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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. 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 Horizon Healing Center’s Facebook page.

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. 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-golf-classic 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.

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.

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.

Photo courtesy of David Ruff.

WOODSTOCK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

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

July 9: The Ultimate Queen Celebration with Marc Martel Aug. 14: Steep Canyon Rangers Sept. 18: Christopher Cross Sept. 25: Rumours, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band

LANTERN SERIES

At the Elm Street Event Green in Woodstock; shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Check for updates at www.elmstreetarts.org. July 17: Scott Mulvahill July 31: JigJam

Aug. 7: Keith Anderson Aug. 28: Marc Broussard Sept. 25: The Black Market Trust Oct. 16: We Banjo 3 Oct. 30: Argonaut & Wasp

WOODSTOCK ARTS

July 7-21

www.elmstreetarts.org

Junie B. Jones the musical follows the first day of first grade from the perspective of a quirky student. Recommended for all audiences.

July 8-Sept. 5

Women’s Work: New Takes on Textile Art is an exhibit in the Reeves House that will explore female-led and innovative approaches to textile and fiber arts. July 10-24

The Lasting Laugh is a comedy series that brings in two Atlanta-based comedians monthly with Jessica It’s All Good as the host. Recommended for ages 12+ (content).

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

Join Northside Hospital experts for a weekly virtual health presentation every Wednesday at noon. Visit www.northside.com/community-wellness/classes-events for registration.

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

FARMERS MARKETS

Woodstock’s Farm. Fresh. Market.

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. Farmers Market at River Church

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

Canton Farmers Market

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

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