Around & About

April

Easter Eggstravaganza

April 1, 1-3 p.m., Etowah River Park, Canton

There will be free activities for all ages, including a petting zoo, carnival games, Easter egg hunts, snacks, music and more. www.cantonga.gov/events

Blankets Creek Trail Run

April 1, 8-10 a.m., 2261 Sixes Road, Canton

A portion of the proceeds from the 5- and 9-mile races will benefit SORBA Woodstock, for the continued maintenance of the Blankets Creek and Olde Rope Mill Park trails. http://mountaingoatadventures.com/ blanketsrun

Easter at Revolution

April 6, 8, 9

For gathering times and locations, visit www.revolution.church/easter.

Community Easter Egg Hunt

April 8, 10 a.m., 12455 Highway 92, Woodstock

Little River Methodist Church’s annual egg hunt is a free event for children in pre-K through fifth grade. There will be refreshments and fun for all.

Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast

April 9, 9:45 a.m., 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will hold festivities between the Easter worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Beginning April 2, there also will be special services for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. For service times, visit gslutheran.org.

Easter Sunday Worship

April 9; 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 11 am.; 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock

Join Timothy Lutheran Church for Easter worship services, with Holy Communion. For information about Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services, visit tlcwoodstock.org

Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt

April 9, 10 a.m., Northside HospitalCherokee Amphitheater, Woodstock Sojourn Woodstock is holding an outdoor Easter service. There will be Easter portraits before the service and an egg hunt after. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. For weather updates, visit www.sojournwoodstock.com.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

April 13, 11 a.m., Little River Methodist Church, Woodstock Wheelchair accessible. 770-926-2495

Imagine Rotary Gala

April 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Rootstock

Rotary Club of Woodstock’s fundraising gala is an evening of delicious food, global wine, jazz music and community fellowship. https://bit.ly/3ih3r7G

UERA Membership Meeting

April 20, 6 p.m., Rock Barn, Canton

Tickets to the Upper Etowah River Alliance Annual Membership Meeting are available at etwoahriver.org.

Earth Day Recycling Event

April 21, 1-4 p.m., 3605 Marietta Highway, Canton

For a list of accepted items, visit https://cherokeechamber.com.

Woodstock Farm Fresh Market

April 22, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Saturdays through Dec. 30

Located on Market Street, downtown. www.visitwoodstockga.com

Citywide Yard Sale and Recycling Event

April 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Woodstock

Watch for details on this year’s Greenstock Day recycling event and citywide yard sale at https://woodstock.recdesk.com.

Taste of Canton

April 22, 4:30-8:30 p.m., The Mill on Etowah

Sample appetizers, entrees, coffees and desserts from local chefs and restaurants. Admission is free. Food tickets are $1 per sample. www. cantonga.gov/events

Hear, Here: The Georgia Gold Rush

April 25, 7 p.m., Cherokee County History Center, Canton

Join Jose Santamaria, author and director of the Tellus Science Museum, to learn about the origin and geology of Georgia’s gold deposits, first discoveries, mining methods and more. https://historycherokee.org/events

Peaberry Film Festival

April 28-30, Canton Theatre

A continuation of the Etowah Film Festival, audiences can connect with local and international films on the big screen. https:// peaberryproductions.com/film-festival

Street Dog Dash 5K

April 29, 8 a.m., Etowah River Park, Canton

Bring your dog, and put your paws to the pavement for a great cause. Proceeds from the race benefit Soi Dog Foundation and local shelters. www.streetdogdash5k.org

May

Kentucky Derby Day

May 6, 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Mill on Etowah, Canton https://historycherokee.org/events

Enjoy gourmet food, specialty cocktails, bourbon tastings, a silent auction, pony pull and more.

Community Yard Sale

May 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Little River Methodist Church, Woodstock

Food will be available for purchase, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., supporting church missions.

Rock for a Reason

May 6, 6-11:30 p.m., Delta Flight Museum, Atlanta

Benefiting the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, the black-tie event will have live and silent auctions, a five-star buffet, open bar and more. https://rockforareason.org

CMTA Awards Ceremony

May 7, 3 p.m., Falany Performing Arts Center, Waleska

Student scholarship winners will perform at the Cherokee Music Teachers Association event, followed by guest artist Jerico Vasquez of Shorter University. This event is free and open to the public. For details, email linda@lokey.net.

Recreation

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency

www.playcherokee.org

Recreation Center: 770-924-7768

Aquatic Center: 678-880-4760

Some Bunny Special

Through April 4, filled Easter baskets can be delivered to the Rec Center during regular business hours. Baskets need to be filled with only Easterrelated items — sealed candy, stuffed animals, toys, coloring books, etc.

Eggs-traordinary Extravaganza

April 8, 2-5 p.m., Cherokee County Aquatic Center, Canton

For children age 3 or younger, the outside egg hunt is 2-2:30 p.m. For ages 4-12, time slots are available for the underwater egg hunt from 2:30-4:45 p.m.

Flashlight Egg Hunt

April 8, 6 p.m., Cherokee Veterans Park, Canton

$10 per child. Event includes food trucks, vendors, music, face painting, crafts, a kids zone and a visit with the Easter Bunny.

Unwind Wednesdays

April 26, 5:30-8 p.m., Cherokee Veterans Park, Canton

The last Wednesday of each month, through October, bring your lawn chairs and blankets for dinner and special activities.

Arts And Entertainment

Lantern Series

At the Woodstock Arts Event Green; shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Check for updates at www.woodstockarts.org.

Seffarine - April 15

Huu Bac Quintet - April 29

Ngaiire - May 6

Sons of Serendip - May 20

Woodstock Summer Concert Series

The free concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater. www.woodstockconcertseries.com.

Craig Morgan - May 13

Rick Springfield - June 10

Woodstock Arts www.woodstockarts.org

“Through the Looking Glass: Art + Science”

Through April 30. The exhibit at the Reeves House brings together the arts and sciences in a way that delights and excites audiences.

The Woodstock Arts

Improv Troupe

April 14. Get ready to roll down the aisles with laughter. Recommended for ages 10-plus (content).

“Sonic the Hedgehog 2”

April 14, 7 p.m. on the Woodstock Arts Event Green. Admission is free.

The Lasting Laugh

April 15. Monthly comedy series that brings in Atlanta-based comedians, with Jessica It’s All Good as the host. Recommended for ages 12-plus (content).

Jazz Night

April 28, 6 p.m. on the back porch at the Reeves House. Tables and chairs are provided.

Cherokee County School District https://bit.ly/3CeUdPf. Contact the school’s front office for information. Performances are at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted.

“Radium Girls”

March 31, April 1. Cherokee High School. Tickets: $7

“The Addams Family”

April 13-15. Cherokee High School. There also is a 2 p.m. matinee April 15.

Tickets: $15

“Annie Jr.”

April 14-15. Creekland Middle School students perform at Creekview High School, 7:30 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday. There also is a sensoryfriendly performance at 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $10

“Steel Magnolias”

April 18-21, 24-25. River Ridge High School. Tickets: $10

“Advanced Drama Showcases”

April 28-29. Cherokee High School. Tickets: $7

MadLife Stage & Studios

Events listed are held monthly at 8722 Main St., Woodstock. http://madlifestageandstudios.com

Cougar Town — John Mellencamp Tribute, 7 p.m.

April 8

Undiscovered Artist

Showcase, 7 p.m. April 11

Sabbath — Black Sabbath Tribute, 7 p.m. April 15

The Reflex — Duran Duran Tribute, 9:55 p.m. April 21

A Tribute to the King (Elvis) by Travis LeDoyt, 2 p.m.

May 21

Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters, 7:30 p.m.

June 14