Community Calendar

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SEPTEMBER

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

2Brown Bag Concert Series takes place noon-1 p.m. Thursdays in September at the Park at City Center in downtown Woodstock. Visit the special events tab on https://woodstock.recdesk.com for details.

4Movies in the Park will be at Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater in Woodstock at 8:05 p.m. Sept. 4 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2. The movies being shown had not been announced at press time. A Multicultural Festival, organized to celebrate and strengthen community relationships among different cultures in Canton, will be in Etowah River Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the fun for live music, food tastings and a soccer tournament. https://bit.ly/3BYCKcL.

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

6Labor4Hope 5K, a community event for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, includes music, food, vendors, mental health resources and a memorial area following the race at Etowah River Park in Canton. Visit https://bit.ly/2UZRuYp to register and for a full schedule or events.

9The 11th annual Taste of Woodstock will be at Elm Street Event Green in downtown Woodstock. Admission is free. Tickets and packages for tastes are available for purchase. Visit http://tastewoodstock.com for details and the schedule of events.

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 those who continue to serve, fight and sacrifice for our freedom and safety. Visit www.woodstockparksandrec.com for details. The first Cherokee Music Teachers Association (CMTA) Meeting of the season will be at the Woodstock Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Anyone interested in CMTA is invited to attend; brunch will be served. For more information, contact Linda Lokey at linda@lokey.net. 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://secure.acsevents. org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=98823.

18 River Rock Concert: Laine Hardy begins at 6 p.m. at Etowah River Park. Visit the events calendar on www.cantonga.gov for more information about the free concert.

19 DW Campbell Tire Car Show Fundraiser, benefiting Autism Speaks, will be at 1906 Professional Way, Woodstock, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. General admission to this family-friendly event is free; $20 registration fee for competitors. For more information, call 770-928-7363.

20 The eighth annual Northside Hospital Cherokee Auxiliary Golf Tournament at Fairways of Canton is rain or shine, and sign-in starts at 8 a.m. To register, scan the QR code. For more information, contact Tom McKay at tmckay01@gmail.com or 919-669-1771. 25-26 Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival returns, featuring original work from artisans, live music and food vendors. The 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. Admission is $5. Visit the Riverfest Facebook page for details.

22021 Run, Walk or Roll 5K will be held at First Baptist Woodstock, and the 5K begins at 8 a.m. For more information, or to register, visit www.runwalkorroll.com. The 15th annual Senior Extravaganza is back at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater in Woodstock, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet experts to answer your retirement questions. https://saltcherokee.com/events. The 17th annual Autumn Fest at Barrett Memorial Park in Holly Springs features more than 80 arts and crafts vendors, food trucks and activities for kids, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit https://bit.ly/3zPYC8u for details about the free event.

7-10 The Etowah Film Festival is coming to Canton Theatre, with four days of film screenings. Visit www.etowahfilmfestival.com/about for more information, and to purchase tickets.

8Sunset Symphony will be at Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater in downtown Woodstock at 7 p.m. Enjoy a free night of swing music with the Cobb New Horizons Symphonic Band. Visit the special events tab at https://woodstock.recdesk.com for details.

16 Woodstock Fire and Rescue Open House will feature demos, station tours and lunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring the family to Station 14, 225 Arnold Mill Road; free parking will be available at Allen Temple AME Church.

24 Rivers Alive Clean Up is meeting at the Upper Etowah River Alliance office, 180 McClure St., in Canton, at 9 a.m. Breakfast, snacks, gloves, bags and lunch are provided.

WOODSTOCK ARTS

www.woodstockarts.org

Sept. 3

iThink Improv is back and ready to get its audiences rolling down the aisle with laughter, fully spaced out in the theater. Recommended for ages 10-plus (content). Sept. 4

The Lasting Laugh is a comedy series that brings in Atlanta-based comedians monthly, with Jessica It’s All Good as the host. Recommended for ages 12-plus (content). Sept. 9-Oct. 31

Erik Scherb and Madeleine Soloway, a duo exhibit in the Reeves House, featuring these photographers, who play with light and dark in different ways. At the Elm Street Event Green in Woodstock; shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Check for updates at www.woodstockarts.org.

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

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

WOODSTOCK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

Sept. 18: Christopher Cross Sept. 25: Rumours, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band

Join Northside Hospital experts for a weekly virtual health presentation every Wednesday at noon. Visit www.northside.com/community-wellness/classes-events for registration. Sept. 8: Dr. Ramal M. Weragoda, Northside Heart Sept. 15: Dr. Christopher Comey, Advanced Neurosurgery Associates and Dr. Rizwan Bashir, Northside Gwinnett Inpatient Neurology

CHEROKEE THEATRE COMPANY

CANTON FIRST FRIDAY

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

Sept. 17-19, 24-26

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

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. Sept. 3: Trotline

Oct. 1: Electric Avenue Oct. 29: No Sweat, Halloween costume contest