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AUGUST

3National Night Out will be held 6-9 p.m. in the Park at City Center in Woodstock. Join the Woodstock Police Department and local public safety agencies in heightening crime and drug prevention awareness, and in strengthening police and community partnerships. This event will feature K-9 demonstrations, food and drinks, a DJ and more.

5SORBA Woodstock Ladies Social Ride will take place 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Blankets Creek trail system in Canton. This weekly ladies social meets on Thursdays near the restroom area before the ride. All ability levels are welcome, including beginners. Bring your own beverage, snacks and chair to hang out after. Visit www.sorbawoodstock.org/calendar for details.

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

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. Movies in the Park will be at Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater in downtown Woodstock at 8:35 p.m. Aug. 7; 8:05 p.m. Sept. 4; and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2. The movies being shown had not been announced at press time. Yoga in the Park is at Brown Park in Canton, 9-10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month, through October. 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 of events, and to register. 16 The 18th annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament will be at Woodmont Golf and Country Club in Canton. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 10 a.m. shotgun start. Visit cherokeechamber. com for options on how to get involved. Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.

19 Back to School Sip + Shop is set for 5 p.m. in downtown Woodstock. Tickets are $10 per person and are available for purchase at the Woodstock Visitors Center. At the start of the event, pick up your tote bag and directory of participating merchants, and register for raffle prizes at the visitors center. For details visit, https://visitwoodstockga.com/event/back-to-school-sip-shop.

20-22 Etowah Wildlife Expo will be at The Mill on Etowah in downtown Canton. Join the fun for a celebration of wildlife with expert demonstrations, live entertainment, fine arts and vendors. for the schedule of events and more details visit, www.etowahwildlifeexpo.com.

21 A free No Fail Fall Gardening Class will be hosted by Cherokee Master Gardeners and Papa’s Pantry, 10-11:30 a.m., at 6551 Commerce Parkway. For more information, call 770-591-4707. Registration is required, and the class is limited to 15. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/33jn8fv4.

SORBA Woodstock Social Ride for men and women will be at the Blankets Creek trail system in Canton, 1011 a.m. Join the monthly social ride; all ability levels are welcome, including beginners. Food will be provided after the ride. Bring your own beverages. For details visit, www.sorbawoodstock.org/calendar.

28 Southern Steam & Chili Cook Off is set for 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Rock Barn in Canton. Festivities include live music, vendors, tea dueling, a costume “cosplay” contest, and an International Chili Society (ICS)sanctioned chili cook-off. Visit www.wayneevents.com/ southern-steam for details and tickets. Children under age 12 do not require a ticket. Chili cook-off contestants must be in the ICS. To join, visit www.chilicookoff.com/register. Kid Biz Expo will support local young entrepreneurs at Sutallee Baptist Church, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be kids vending, food trucks, music and a raffle. For details visit, https://fb.me/e/ElUuOMfP.

SEPTEMBER

1The National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group is peer-led, and provides support to adults who have a loved one with mental illness. The group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Contact Ovie Hughie at 678-880-9296, or oviehughie@gmail.com, for more information.

5Tacos and Tequila Festival is coming to The Mill on Etowah, noon-8 p.m. Join the community in a celebration of live music, local vendors, and the best tacos and tequila around. Visit https://bit.ly/3ijol2a for details.

11 9/11 Day of Remembrance begins at 7 p.m. in the Park at City Center in Woodstock. Remember those we’ve lost, and honor our first responders and the servicemen and women who continue to serve, fight and sacrifice for our freedom and safety. Visit www.woodstockparksandrec.com for details.

17 Relay for Life Cherokee County begins at 6 p.m. in Etowah River Park in Canton. For details, or to donate or join the relay, visit https://bit.ly/3efwiUx.

25-26 Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival returns for its 37th year. The Service League of Cherokee County fundraiser will take place at Etowah River Park in Canton, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Riverfest is a juried show, featuring original, creative, handmade work from artisans all over the region, as well as live music and food vendors. Admission is $5. Visit the Riverfest Facebook page for more details.

CHEROKEE THEATRE COMPANY

Performances will be at the Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main St. Visit the Cherokee Theatre Company Facebook page for more details. https://www.cherokeetheatre.org/shows

Sept. 17-19, 24-26

“The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” by Jones, Hope and Wooten. Full-length comedy-drama, five females.

“The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” cast is, from left: Beth Stafford, Kristen Small, Sarah Fechter, Sharon Cline and Christine Fitzgerald.

CANTON FIRST FRIDAY

The monthly block party, sponsored by the Canton Main

Street Program, will run 6-9 p.m. in downtown Canton. www.cantonga.gov. On Facebook. Aug. 6: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute - On the Border Sept. 3: Trotline

Oct. 1: Electric Avenue Oct. 29: No Sweat, Halloween costume contest Nov. 5: Glow Band (rescheduled from July)

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. Aug. 21: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute - On the Border Sept. 18: Laine Hardy

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.

Aug. 4: Dr. Elan Golan, Northside Orthopedic Specialists Aug. 11: Dr. Karen Buhariwalla, Georgia Breast Care Aug. 25: Dr. Clay Guynn, Sports Medicine South of Gwinnett