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MAY

7-8 The North Cobb Rotary Club, city of Acworth and the Georgia Barbecue Association will hold the Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival, presented by Superior Plumbing, at Logan Farm Park. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. All proceeds are distributed among local charities. www.smokeonthelake.org. 8 Can It Canton is part of the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup to remove litter from community roadways. Preregistration is required by emailing kelly.pendley@cantonga.gov or calling 770-720 7674.

15 Celebrating Community with Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia, 2-9 p.m. at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway, Canton. Live music, food vendors, artists market, pony rides. Proceeds go to building a home for a local family. For more information, visit www.habitat-ncg.org.

15-16 Wing & Rock Fest returns to Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton, noon-7 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Details available at www.wingandrockfest.com.

17 MUST Ministries Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Woodmont Golf and Country Club. 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m shotgun start. Registration is open for golfers ($175 per golfer) and sponsorships. The event benefits MUST programs in Cherokee County. For more information, www.mustministries.org or email abolton@mustministries.org. 5 Sacrifices Made is a Memorial Day tribute sponsored by the Cherokee Veterans Community. Doors open at 1 p.m., the program begins at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Building A at First Baptist Church Woodstock, 11905 Highway 92. For information, email veteransministry@fbcw.org or call 678-570-5828. www.CherokeeVeteransCommunity.org.

12 Ball Ground Festival and Plant Sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come celebrate the Ball Ground Garden Club’s 70 anniversary. Large plant selection and garden accessories. Gardening presentations and raffles. Guided tours of the Botanical Garden. Bake sale, vendors, nonprofit groups. 215 Valley Street, Ball Ground (next to City Hall). www.ballgroundgardenclub/upcoming-events.

JUNE

CANTON BUSINESS CLUB

Meets weekly, 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays at Reformation Brewery, 125 Railroad St. Check Facebook for an optional Zoom link, and other club news and events.

CHEROKEE RECREATION AND PARKS AGENCY

770-924-7768 www.playcherokee.org

Registration for Cherokee Recreation and Parks summer camps is now open, and includes an all day, all summer long camp, fishing camp, Lego camp, teen camps, a camp just for those with special needs, and more. Cherokee County Aquatic Center

May 29: Oasis Outdoor Pool opens June 14-18: Water Safety Week at the Oasis

June 20: Dad’s Day at the Oasis-Buy one kid’s admission and get dad’s admission FREE!

July 2, 30: Family Fun Night at the Oasis (on the 30th donate a school supply and receive $2 off admission)

July 18: Mom’s Day at the Oasis-Buy one kid’s admission and get mom’s admission FREE!

Dec. 11: Swim with the Grinch 10 a.m.-noon, $10 per child.