Around & About AUGUST
3 National 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.
5 SORBA 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.
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The 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://lakeallatoona-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. More information is on Facebook.
8th annual Chick-fil-A Cherokee County 14 Moo’ve It 5K The
, 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. 26
AROUND WOODSTOCK | August 2021
18th annual Chamber Classic Golf 16 Tournament The
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. Visit https://visitwoodstockga. com/event/back-to-school-sip-shop for details.
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. Visit www.etowahwildlifeexpo.com for the schedule of events and more details.
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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, 10-11 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. Visit www.sorbawoodstock.org/calendar for details.
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. Visit https://fb.me/e/ ElUuOMfP for details.
