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AUGUST

6Lemonade Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., is a free event at the Cherokee Recreation and Parks building, 7545 Main St., in Woodstock. Rising third- through fifth-graders will learn how to start, own and operate their own business with a lemonade stand. Register at https://lemonadeday.org/ cherokee-county. The Lake Allatoona Association Poker Run, benefiting Folds of Honor, will begin at 11 a.m. For more information on poker run stops and silent auction bidding, visit https://lakeallatoona-association.square.site/registration.

11 An Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month, 11 a.m. at Little River Methodist Church in Woodstock. Wheelchair accessible. 770-926-2495.

13 Stop by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Woodstock for electronics recycling and a Red Cross Blood Drive. Sign up for the blood drive, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at redcrossblood.org. Drop off electronics between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. gslutheran.org. The Caffeine and Gasoline Cruise In is the second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the Riverstone Walmart parking lot. https://bit. ly/3uuYZVR. 14 Join the inaugural Butterfly Run 5K, 8 a.m., at the Woodstock Arts Event Green. Proceeds will benefit the Amber Brown Family Support Fund at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. https://butterflyrunatl.com. 14 Shop locally made goods at Maker’s Mash, a pop-up shop featuring local artisans, the second Sunday of the month, 1-6 p.m., at Reformation Brewery in Woodstock. https://visitwoodstockga. com/events.

19 The Great Georgia Pollinator Census is a citizen science project that allows everyone to participate in counting insects in Georgia. The Cherokee Master Gardeners are hosting two pollinator census locations in Canton, Aug. 19-20 from 10 a.m.-noon. To participate, stop by the Cherokee County Senior Center on Friday and Saturday or the Cherokee Veterans Park Backyard Education Station on Saturday only.

20 The Gallop and Go 5K is set for 8 a.m. at First Baptist Church Woodstock. Check for more details at www.beats-inc.org.

PoBoys Car Club’s Cruise In is the third Saturday of each month through October, 3-7 p.m., at 1447 Riverstone Parkway in Canton. www.facebook.com/poboyscarclub.

SEPTEMBER

15 The 11th annual Taste of Woodstock, benefiting the Woodstock High School Band Program, is back at the Woodstock Arts Event Green. Local restaurants will serve tastes of their best dishes and compete in a variety of categories. Admission is free. Tickets cost $0.50 each and packages start at $5. http://tastewoodstock.com. 17 Stop by the Cherokee County Senior Center, 9 a.m.-noon, for the Cherokee Master Gardeners’ Fall Plant Sale, featuring a variety of plants, shrubs, trees, garden accessories, expert advice and more. https:// cherokeemastergardeners.com. On Facebook.

24 The third annual Allen Temple Church Yard Sale is 8 a.m.-2 pm. at 232 Arnold Mill Road, in Woodstock. www.facebook.com/ AllenTempleWoodstock.

28 The Cherokee Career Expo will be at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center in Canton, 2-6 p.m. Resume review begins at 1 p.m. www.cherokeega.org/career-expo.

RECREATION

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency

www.playcherokee.org Recreation Center: 770-924-7768, Aquatic Center: 678-880-4760. Aug. 3

Unwind Wednesday is the first Wednesday of every month through October, 5:30-8 p.m., at Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton. Featuring a variety of food trucks, live music and more, the event will be fun for the whole family. Sept. 17

Touch-a-Truck is back, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton. Kids can get in their favorite vehicles — a firetruck, helicopter, police car and more — and meet hometown heroes. The event is free, and there will be food vendors and games. Quiet time for those with sensitive ears is 9:30-10 a.m.

Wellness Wednesdays

Join Northside Hospital experts for a virtual health presentation every Wednesday at noon. To register, visit www.northside.com/community-wellness/classes-events. Aug. 10: Dr. Karen Buhariwalla, Georgia Breast Care Aug. 17: Dr. Emily Zachowski, Northside Family Medicine Aug. 25: Lauren Cicinelli, Northside Hospital Aug. 31: Dr. Steve Lammert, Northside Primary Care Associates

FARMERS MARKETS

Farmers Market at River Church

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

Ball Ground Farmers & Makers Market

is every other Saturday, through Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-noon at City Park in Ball Ground. On Facebook. Woodstock Farm Fresh Market

8:30 a.m.-noon, Saturdays through Dec. 17. The market is located downtown, on Market Street and in Reformation Brewery’s backyard. Details available at www.visitwoodstockga.com.

MUSIC

Lantern Series

At the Woodstock Arts Event Green; shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Check for updates at www.woodstockarts.org.

Aug. 27: Croce Plays Croce Sept. 24: The RT’s

Oct. 8: Gina Chavez Oct. 29: Mountain Heart

Woodstock Summer Concert Series

The free concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Northside HospitalCherokee Amphitheater. www.woodstockconcertseries.com.

Aug. 13: Black Jacket Symphony — Hotel California Sept. 10: Scotty McCreery

THEATER

Woodstock Arts

www.woodstockarts.org Through Aug. 21

“Home Grown: Artists From the Peach State” is a juried exhibit in the Reeves House, highlighting Georgia artists and their work.

Aug. 19

Beginning at 6 p.m. at the Reeves House, local artists will create a piece of art on the spot that will be raffled off at the end of the night. Aug. 19-Sept. 4

“Cry It Out” follows two moms cooped up on maternity leave and starved for conversation. This comedy with dark edges takes a look at the absurdities of being home with a baby. Recommended for ages 13-plus (content). Aug. 26

On the last Friday of each month, sit under the stars and enjoy live music at Jazz Night. Tables and chairs are provided; the outdoor bar will be stocked, and music will be playing, 6-9 p.m., on the back porch at the Reeves House.