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JULY

3Guardians of the Jukebox will be performing at The Mill on Etowah from 7-11 p.m. Join the fun on the green for food trucks, locally crafted beer and live music. Sponsored by Shottenkirk Automotive Group.

6The Market at The Mill on Etowah is every Tuesday night on the green from 5:30-8:30 p.m., featuring local makers, creators, bakers and artists. Details available on Facebook at The Mill on Etowah page.

A Built to Quit smoking and tobacco cessation course will take place at Northside Hospital- Cherokee. This class will be held once a week for six weeks, through Aug. 10. Classes are offered during afternoon and evening hours. Register online at www.northside. com, call 404-780-7653 or email smokingcessation@ northside.com.

7Unwind Wednesdays features food trucks and market night at Veterans Park, the first Wednesday of every month through October from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Follow the Revival Events Group page on Facebook for details.

9An Evening with Tim Tebow will be held at First Baptist Church Woodstock at 7 p.m. Bring family and friends for fun, raffle prizes and an inspiring message from Tim Tebow. Presented by Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Tickets available at https://cherokeefca.org/ banquet. Call 770-789-7150, or email Steve Hyland at shyland@fca.org.

Tim Tebow

10-11 Southern Tradition Car and Truck Show will be at Etowah River Park from 8 a.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday. All makes and models are welcome. Visit www.southerntradition.bigcartel.com for registration and more information.

12 Inaugural First Responders Golf Classic is at Woodmont Golf and Country Club. Registration begins at 8 a.m. All proceeds support the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Kennesaw State University WellStar School of Nursing. Visit www.cherokeechamber.com/first-responders-golfclassic for the full schedule of events. 14 An Unlabeling Your Brand: creating your authentic brand and style workshop will be held in building A, classroom 207 of the Chattahoochee Tech campus in Woodstock from noon-1 p.m. It’s free, open to the public and particularly useful for business owners. It also will be streamed live on several platforms. Register at https://unlabelingyourbrand.com/. 17 A Summer Block Party will be held 11 a.m.4 p.m. on Gilmer Ferry Road in Ball Ground, featuring food from Wilkes Meat Market and Dominic’s Food Truck, live music by Ben Jammin, and many vendors and small businesses.

Market at Menagerie on Main is in downtown Canton from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit the artist’s market, and grab a drink from one of the local restaurants or venues. More details on Facebook.

23 Jimmy Wayne: A Night of Story and Song will be at Timbers on Etowah at The Mill in Canton from 7-9 p.m. Seating is limited, and there is a suggested donation of $75 per seat to support Goshen Valley foster youth. RSVP at http://evite.me/4MJANadj8G and donate at goshenvalley.org/donate. More details on Facebook.

24 The 10th annual Collins Dixon Bend Your Knees 5K will begin at 7 a.m. at Teasley Middle School. Join the race and celebrate the life and legacy of Collins Dixon. Funds raised will go to families in North Georgia with pediatric cancer. Register at runsignup.com/ Race/GA/Canton/BendYourKnees5k.

A Discover Paddleboarding program will be at Murph’s Surf off Bells Ferry Road in Canton from 9-11 a.m. Participants will learn about water safety and paddleboarding basics on Allatoona Lake. Fun for the whole family and a cool way to enjoy the great outdoors in the heat of the summer. Cost is $79 per person. Visit the Woodstock Parks and Rec website to register, https://bit.ly/3cqRBlf.

30-31 The 14th annual Canton Explorers’ Rodeo will be held at Boling Park. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the event starts at 8 p.m.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

July 19-23

Calvary Baptist Church: Rocky Railway 137 Hightower Road, Ball Ground 30107 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 4-Completed Fifth Grade Visit http://cbcballground.org/ to register.

7The 2021 Lake Allatoona Poker Run, benefiting Folds of Honor, is hosted by the Lake Allatoona Association. This is not a race, and a vessel is not required. You may purchase a hand and select your cards at the table. Registration and details are available at https://lake-allatoona-association.square.site. Yoga in the Park is at Brown Park in Canton the first Saturday of each month through October from 9-10 a.m. The free yoga class is for everyone, beginners to advanced. Please sign up if you plan to attend; waivers must be signed before starting. Information on the Horizon Healing Center Facebook page.

14 The 8th annual Chick-fil-A Cherokee County Moo’ve It 5K, a fundraiser for the Cherokee County Educational Foundation and Special Olympics, will take place at Etowah River Park in Canton. The 5k begins at 8 a.m. Visit www.cfamooveit.com for a full schedule and to register.

CANTON RIVER ROCK CONCERT SERIES

The free concerts begin at 6 p.m. at Etowah River Park. Visit the events calendar on www.cantonga.gov for more information. July 17: A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band Aug. 21: Sundance Head Sept. 17: Laine Hardy

CANTON FIRST FRIDAY

The monthly block party, sponsored by the Canton Main Street

Program. 6-9 p.m. in downtown Canton. On Facebook. www.cantonga.gov/our-city/visit-us/downtown-canton/first-fridays

Aug. 6: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute - On the Border

Sept. 3: Trotline

Oct. 1: Electric Avenue Oct. 29: No Sweat, Halloween costume contest

SCREEN ON THE GREEN

Family-friendly movies 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at The Mill on Etowah. More details on Facebook.

July 7: “Secret Life of Pets 2” July 14: “Elf” (Christmas in July) July 21: “Shrek 2” July 28: “Trolls World Tour”

FARMERS MARKETS

Ball Ground

Every other Saturday until Oct. 16, 8 a.m.-noon City Park in Ball Ground. On Facebook. Canton

Now open in Brown Park. Continues weekly, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 16. Details available at www.cantonga.gov. River Church

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. On Facebook.

Waleska

Runs until Nov. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Heritage Fellowship Baptist Church, 3615 Reinhardt College Pkwy. 404-805-7468.

Woodstock

Now open for the season on Market Street. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-noon. Saturdays through Dec. 18. Details available at www.visitwoodstockga.com.

LIVE AT THE MILL ON ETOWAH

Join the fun for live music from 7-9 p.m. Reformation Brewery will have cold beer on tap. Details on Facebook.

July 9: Levi Ransom July 10: CHI-TOWN Transit Authority July 16: Steve Baskin July 17: Too Many Peachtree Streets July 23: Daniel Toole July 24: The Manly Hero July 30: Brennan Johnson July 31: Erin Kirby

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

Join Northside Hospital experts for a weekly virtual health presentation every Wednesday at noon. For registration, www.northside.com/community-wellness/classes-events. . July 14: Dr. Mike Hulse, North Georgia OB/GYN Specialists July 21: Dr. Nathaniel Lytle, Bariatric Innovations of Atlanta and General Surgery July 28: Dr. Cheney Wilson, Northside Vascular Surgery