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Community Calendar
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AUGUST
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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://lake-allatoonaassociation.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 The ninth annual Chick-fil-A Moo’ve It 5K, benefiting the Cherokee County Educational Foundation and the Cherokee County Special Olympics, is back at Etowah River Park in Canton. The race begins at 8 a.m. and is an official qualifying event for the Peachtree Road Race. To register, visit cfamooveit.com.
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. Shop locally made goods at Maker’s Mash, a popup 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. 26 Join the Georgia Players Guild for an Eagles tribute concert, 8-10 p.m. at the Canton Theatre. https://gpg.ticketleap.com/cantoneagles/details. 27 Canton’s River Rock Summer Concert Series wraps up the 2022 season with Electric Avenue. Bring your family, friends, lawn chair and coolers to Etowah River Park amphitheater, 6-10 p.m., for the free concert. www.cantonga.gov.
SEPTEMBER
10 Canton’s Multicultural Festival returns to Etowah River Park, 11 a.m.- 3p.m. www.cantonga.gov. 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.
RECREATION
Woodstock Parks and Recreation
woodstockparksandrec.com // 770-592-6000, Ext. 1955 Registration is required for all programs. Through August TrailStory gives children in grades K-6 and their families a fun, active way to read a book and enjoy Woodstock’s trails at the same time. This month, from dawn to dusk, visit the Rubes Creek Trail to read “A Tale of Two Beasts” by Fiona Roberton. Registration not required. Aug. 3, 17
Discovering Pickleball is a class for ages 18 and older that gets you ready to play pickleball — and you will, by the end of the session. Equipment is provided. The class is taught at 6:30 p.m. at the Dupree Park pickleball courts. Fee: $5. Aug. 6, 20
Discovering Paddleboarding, 10 a.m., at 6983 Bells Ferry Road, is led by Michael Murphy and his staff from Murph’s Surf. Participants will learn about water safety and paddleboarding basics on Allatoona Lake. Fee: $49.95. Aug. 13
Join Cherokee County Master Gardeners and Cherokee County UGA Extension representatives, 10 a.m., at 223 Arnold Mill Road, for a fall gardening in Georgia class. Fee: $5. Aug. 20
Stop by the Gazebo in the Park at City Center, 11 a.m., for a free Storytime
Live! With Mirabel.
Aug. 27
Join Cherokee County Master Gardeners and Cherokee County UGA Extension representatives, 10 a.m., at 223 Arnold Mill Road, for a canning and preserving class. Participants will receive a canned vegetable to take home. Fee: $5.
William G. Long Senior Center Programs
woodstockparksandrec.com // 678-445-6518 Age minimum for all programs is 50. Registration is required. Aug. 5
Visit the Mill on Etowah and enjoy a concert in downtown Canton, 3-9 p.m. Shop, eat, mingle and listen to live music (Bumpin’ the Mango). Fee: $3. Aug. 11
Join Mats for Vets Volunteer Day, 2-4 p.m., to help cut bags and crochet mats for homeless veterans.
Aug. 22
Play Family Feud at the center, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 25
Mingle, enjoy appetizers and check out art created by senior center members at Art Exhibition After Hours, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 24 Tellus Museum Day Trip is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $25. Aug. 31
THEATER
Cherokee Theatre Company
www.cherokeetheatre.org Aug. 12-14, 19-21
by William Shakespeare. Directed by Ed Palombo. Performances will be at the Canton Theatre.
Oct. 21-23, 28-30
“A Party to Murder” by Marcia Kash and Douglas E. Hughes. Directed by Jeannie and Wally Hinds. Performances will be at the Canton Theatre.
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.
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Photo courtesy of the city of Woodstock.
MUSIC
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
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
Canton First Friday
The monthly block party, sponsored by the Canton Main Street Program, runs 6-9 p.m. in downtown Canton. www.cantonga.gov. On Facebook.
Aug. 5: Bumpin’ the Mango
Sept. 2: Kinchafoonee Cowboys
Oct. 7: On the Border — the Ultimate Eagles Tribute
FARMERS MARKETS
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. Farmers Market at River Church
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays through October at 2335 Sixes Road, Canton. On Facebook.
Canton Farmers Market
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 15 in Brown Park. https://bit.ly/3w3RTco. Ball Ground Farmers & Makers Market
is every other Saturday, through Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-noon at City Park in Ball Ground. On Facebook.
NETWORKING
Woodstock Business Club Meets weekly, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm St., Woodstock. Follow on Facebook.
Fresh Start Cherokee @ The Circuit
1 Innovation Way, Woodstock 770-345-0600 // www.circuitwoodstock.com/events. 1 Million Cups Cherokee (1MC) Cherokee
Held in person and on Facebook Live, the free, biweekly coffee gathering helps build start-up communities on a grassroots level. For upcoming events, visit the Fresh Start Cherokee Facebook page.
IN WDSTK
www.inwdstk.org. Morning INfluence
Breakfast is served at the Morning INfluence the last Friday of every month, 8-9 a.m. Morning INfluence is a networking event, which includes a brief presentation focusing on updates given by Greater Woodstock on important issues or services offered that affect the community. RSVP is required; seating is limited. YPOW AM
Join Young Professionals of Woodstock, 7-8:30 a.m., Thursdays at The Circuit, for coffee and networking that features an informal chat with a local leader. RSVP is required; seating is limited.
