SHOPPING BONANZA: Fine artwork, crafts and gourmet products from more than 100 exhibitors are showcased at Cherokee County’s most unique shopping event, with plenty of gifts to fill holiday wishes for everyone on your list.
DAZZLING ENTERTAINMENT: The Home Depot stage at Riverfest welcomes a variety of musical and dance performances for two full days of non-stop, family friendly entertainment. Enjoy the weekend’s best college and NFL football games in the Northside Hospital-Cherokee End Zone football tailgate.
FUN FOR ALL AGES: The Children’s Area is bigger and better than ever, featuring a variety of new activities as well as returning favorites sure to delight children of all ages.
EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY: The Riverfest food court is full of both traditional and unique festival fare sure to tempt every palate!
GETTING AROUND: Parking and shuttle services are available at seven parking lots surrounding Boling Park, including spaces designated for handicapped parking. Overflow parking is available at the former Kmart parking lot in the Canton Corners shopping center.
A SOUTHERN CELEBRATION OF ARTS & CRAFTS SEPTEMBER 27 & 28 AT BOLING PARK IN CANTON
What is Riverfest? Special to the Cherokee Tribune The Service League of Cherokee County is proud to present this year’s 30th annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival. The festival, held annually on the last weekend of September, marks the climax of a year of hard work and planning by the Service League’s membership of 100 volunteer women. Featured against the backdrop of the beautiful Etowah River, the annual festival is the League’s flagship fundraising event, where the majority of the funds are raised that are used by the League to serve the underprivileged children of Cherokee County each year.
and very popular “Dancing for the Children” celebrity dance challenge scheduled for April 25, 2015; and sales from the League’s newest cookbook, “Gatherings & Traditions,” which will be available at Riverfest and can be purchased after the festival from League members and local retailers throughout Cherokee County. Mrs. Bagwell says the League is thankful for all of the local businesses that sponsor Riverfest and the organization’s service during the year. Funds raised from these long-term partnerships make it possible for the League to provide assistance for children in need as identified by social services or school teachers. The funds are used to assist children with everything from health care and eyeglasses for them to rent and utilities for their families.
This year, the festival will be on Sat- Cherokee Tribune urday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28, Stephanie Bagwell, left, Chairwoman and Barbara Jacoby, in Boling Park at 1200 Marietta High- right, Vice Chairwoman way in Canton. The two-day event offers shopping, entertainment, food and fun for all ages. Stephanie Bagwell of Canton is Riverfest Chairwoman, with Barbara Jacoby of Lake Arrowhead serving as Vice Donations have been made in the past by the League to other Chairwoman. community nonprofit organizations that support children such as the Anna Crawford Children’s Center, CASA (Court Appointed “It is such a joy to see our patrons flooding through the gates each Special Advocates) for Children of Cherokee County, Cherokee year. It is because of the continued support of our patrons and County Special Olympics, Cherokee County YMCA, Cherovendors that we are able to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Riv- kee Family Violence Center, Forever Fed, Give a Kid a Chance, erfest. The success of this event allows us to further our mission Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, Healing Hands Youth Ranch, MUST of serving children right here in Cherokee County. Join us this Ministries, North Georgia Angel House, Papa’s Pantry, Rainbows weekend for great music, fabulous shopping and delicious food, Support Groups at Cherokee County schools and the Sequoyah all while helping a child in need,” said Mrs. Bagwell. Regional Library System. In addition to Riverfest, League members raise money through the annual Run for the Children “Reindeer Run”, which includes a 5K race and 1 Mile Fun Run to be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014, in downtown Canton; the Service League’s Annual Ball
In addition, the League also provides $1,000 one-year scholarships each year to deserving seniors from high schools throughout the county.
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Cherokee Tribune/Special The chairwomen of Riverfest 2014 are: Riverfest Chairwoman Stephanie Bagwell and Vice Chairwoman Barbara Jacoby; Arts & Crafts Chairwoman April Turner and Vice Chairwomen Kim Fowler and Laura Stanley; Children’s Area Chairwoman Hillary Hall and Vice Chairwomen Betsy Graham and Michele Webb; Concessions Chairwoman Bonny Spears and Vice Chairwoman Kelley Hyde; Cookbook Chairwoman Julie Pennington and Vice Chairwoman Anne Burke; Decorating Chairwoman Cindy Prien and Vice Chairwoman Kelly Brannam; Door Prizes Chairwoman Gina Mickler and Vice Chairwoman Gini Mizelle; Entertainment Chairwoman Leslie Bowers and Vice Chairwoman Angela Wilson; Equipment Chairwoman Liz Spell and Vice Chairwoman Melissa Roper; Exhibitor Booth Awards Chairwoman Jodi Sears and Vice Chairwoman Emily Jobe; Exhibitor Relations Chairwoman Molly Mercer and Vice Chairwoman Heather Cato; Gate and Traffic Chairwomen Brittany Hayes and Holli Padgett; League Attractions Chairwoman Charlee Renfro and Vice Chairwoman Lori Karnes; League Scheduling Chairwoman Delane Stevens; Package Pick-Up Chairwoman Deidre Hollands and Vice Chairwoman Amanda Locke; Park Beautification Chairwoman Jaimee Moss and Vice Chairwoman Beth Watkins; Publicity Chairwoman Millie Cline and Vice Chairwoman Julie Little; Scarecrows Chairwoman Emilie Steele and Vice Chairwoman Shelley McNellie; Signs Chairwoman Taylor Johnson and Vice Chairwoman Katie Garrison; Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff; T-Shirts Chairwoman Kristin Gauthier and Vice Chairwoman Tracy Roach; Treasury Chairwoman Lori Davis and Vice Chairwoman Courtney Robertson; and Volunteers Chairwoman Nellie Johnson and Vice Chairwoman Robyn McEntyre.
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What is the Service League of Cherokee County? Special to the Cherokee Tribune Established in 1935 during the height of the Great Depression by nine charter members who were visionaries of their day, the Service League of Cherokee County is one of the oldest service organizations in Cherokee County with a rich heritage of service to the needy and underprivileged children living in our community. Throughout the past 80 years, the Service League has grown from that original small group of charter members to a membership of 100 women, each of whom is required to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours of service throughout the calendar year. Service hours are earned through participation in League-sponsored projects including, but not limited to, the Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival. League members last year donated more than 10,000 community service hours and raised more than $150,000 through fundraisers such as Riverfest, the “Dancing for the Children” celebrity dance challenge, the Run for the Children “Reindeer Run” 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run and the “Gatherings & Traditions” cookbook, as well as several other fundraising endeavors. The League distributed more than $70,000 in direct aid to local families in need of rent and utility assistance, health care, food and clothing and other specific needs. The League awarded more than $60,000 in grants and funding for community projects to other nonprofit organizations in Cherokee
County that help children throughout the community. Funds were also distributed for the League’s annual Christmas program that provides gifts to more than 200 less fortunate children; and more than $20,000 in scholarships was awarded to deserving local high school seniors. The financial assistance helped more than 1,500 children in Cherokee County. Women interested in membership in the League are encouraged to volunteer at Riverfest. Membership in the League is open in the spring to women between the ages of 25 to 55 who live and/or work in Cherokee County. More information outlining the eligibility requirements of applicants and the responsibilities of active members is available online at www.serviceleague.net. The 2014-15 League Executive Board members are: President Melissa Whatley of Canton, President-elect Bonny Spears of Holly Springs, Past President Delane Stevens of Canton, Community Service Chairwoman Molly Mercer of Woodstock, Corresponding Secretary Millie Cline of Canton, League Resource Chairwoman April Turner of Canton, Parliamentarian Patti Martin of Free Home, Recording Secretary Gini Mizelle of Canton, Timekeeper Stephanie Bagwell of Canton, Treasurer Barbara Jacoby of Lake Arrowhead and Ways and Means Chairwoman Heather Cato of Canton.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Honorary League member, Pam Carnes, assists a child at an event held at the Cherokee County Health Department in the early 1990s.
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Riverfest is Turning 30! Special to the Cherokee Tribune The year was 1985. The Coca-Cola Company was recovering from a failed attempt to reformulate its flagship soft drink into “New Coke.” A red, furry creature named Elmo made his debut on “Sesame Street,” and everyone was humming the popular tune “We Are the World.” In Cherokee County, the Service League, comprised of 40 volunteer women at that time, was poised to celebrate 50 years of service to local needy children and begin a new tradition that would change the face of the League and its fundraising efforts for decades. For two years, a committee led by Pat Gold of Canton had been studying the idea of hosting an arts and crafts festival in Cherokee County to raise funds for meeting the increasing needs of children served by the League. The last weekend of September was chosen for the festival and would coincide with both the League’s 50th anniversary and the release of a new cookbook, “League Legacy.” The festival would be held at Boling Park on the Etowah River. Mrs. Gold recalled how her husband, Dr. Homer “Nugget” Gold, was listening to a discussion about potential names for the festival. Soon Dr. Gold suggested the name “Riverfest,” noting the obvious — the festival was by the river!
Mrs. Gold said, “The budget for that year was $3,000... we begged and borrowed a lot for the first Riverfest. We borrowed a flat-bed truck to use as our stage and moved a gazebo from Brown Park to serve as the showcase booth for our very first cookbook, “League Legacy.” The cookbook and Riverfest were deliberate projects developed to mark the League’s 50th anniversary. We brought together many local civic organizations to help with that first event… we even had a group of folks who Nugget knew that flew hot air balloons and opened the festival with them landing their balloons on the festival grounds.” Much has changed in the 30 years since the first Riverfest. Budgets, attendance, and income from the festival have grown, making it the cornerstone of the League’s fundraising efforts. The League has grown to 100 women and festival features have come and gone, but one thing remains unchanged — Riverfest brings the community together to support needy children.
Cherokee Tribune/Special The 1993 Riverfest Arts & Crafts Committee included: (front row, left to right) Lynda McFarland, Marlene Hefner, Susan Dreschel and Sally Bradshaw; (back row, left to right) Charlotte Sparks, Teresa Clark, Joan Duff, Dianne Murphy and Carolyn Weaver.
Riverfest 2014 chair Stephanie Bagwell said: “It’s a testament to our community’s commitment to its children that Riverfest has stood the test of time. The community comes together to support both the League and the future of the community — our children.”
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Cherokee Tribune/Special The 30th Annual Riverfest Arts & Crafts logo is a recreation of the festival’s original horse and buggy logo, which debuted in 1985 at the very first Riverfest.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Active League member Erin Crossland Thomas (far left) attends Riverfest in the late 1980s with childhood friends Lauren Hasty and Kendra Phelps.
Cherokee Tribune/Special This circa late-1980s Riverfest photograph shows Boling Park dotted with the multitude of white tents that are characteristic of the Arts and Crafts Area of the festival.
Cherokee Tribune/Special The smiles on the faces of active League members like those of Tracy Roach (foreground), Betsy Graham and Kelley Hyde (back row, left to right) in this 2013 Riverfest photograph haven’t changed in 30 years!
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Special to the Cherokee Tribune
Variety of Local Talent Featured on The Home Depot Stage at Riverfest
As we celebrate the 30th year of Riverfest, the entertainment promises to be extra special this year, showcasing young local musicians and dancers from Cherokee County and other neighboring counties. Riverfest is delighted to host all of these talented performers on The Home Depot stage and is especially happy to once again welcome the Academy of Dance Arts, which has been performing each year since the very first Riverfest in 1985! The Academy of Dance Arts, led by honorary Service League member, Christie Hinkley, will perform at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. Riverfest is pleased to be hosting groups from northern Fulton County, including performances by the Milton High School Chorus and the Alpharetta High School Momentum. Singer/songwriter and Canton native, Jordan Grassi, is a crowd favorite returning to The Home Depot stage at Riverfest on Saturday afternoon to delight crowds with country music selections. Closing out the show on Sunday afternoon is local country
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singer/songwriter, Thomas Fountain, 2013 Georgia Country Artist of the Year finalist. A teacher at Mill Creek Middle School in Woodstock, Mr. Fountain is a strong supporter of the Service League and is excited about returning to the Riverfest stage for a second year. He and his band have opened for groups such as John Mayer and Widespread Panic. He has shared the stage with Alabama, Phil Vassar, Eddie Money, Gretchen Wilson, 38 Special and more. Additionally, Mr. Fountain has graced the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry and has appeared on such shows as the “Late Show with David Letterman” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Leslie Bowers, Entertainment Chairwoman said: “The funds we raise from Riverfest benefit so many children in our community. We are grateful to these performers who are willing to donate their talents to this worthy cause.” Vice Chairwoman Angela Wilson added: “There is something for everyone at Riverfest! Please make plans to come out and celebrate our 30th anniversary with us and these awesome entertainers.”
Cherokee Tribune/Special The Cherokee High School Band of Warriors will perform on Saturday, Sept. 27, on The Home Depot stage at Riverfest from 1:30 to 2 p.m.
Riverfest 2014 Entertainment Schedule Saturday, September 27, 2014 10 a.m. Woodstock School of Ballet 11 a.m. Hickory Flat Dance 11:30 a.m. Mill Creek Middle School Choir 12 p.m. Applause Conservatory 12:45 p.m. Alpharetta High School Momentum (A cappella) 1 p.m. Academy of Dance Arts 1:30 p.m. Cherokee High School Band of Warriors (Marching Band) 2 p.m. Jordan Grassi (Country) 2:30 p.m. Milton High School Chorus 3 p.m. Dance and Music Academy of Woodstock 4 p.m. TBA 4:30 p.m. Teasley Middle School Chorus 5 p.m. The House Band at Northbrook UMC (Praise and Worship)
Cherokee Tribune/Special Country singer/songwriter Thomas Fountain will perform on Sunday, Sept. 28, on The Home Depot stage at Riverfest from 4 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, September 28, 2014 10 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m.
Daily Bread Gospel Trio Canton First UMC Youth Choir Freedom Middle School Chorus Dancentre South Powertaps Cloggers Woodstock High School Chamber Orchestra Great Gig Dance Thomas Fountain (Country/Rock)
Performers and times are subject to change.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Performers from the Academy of Dance Arts will perform for the 30th year in a row on Saturday, Sept. 27, on The Home Depot stage at Riverfest from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
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Northside Hospital-Cherokee End Zone Football Tailgate Returns to Riverfest Special to the Cherokee Tribune Returning to this year’s Riverfest is the Northside Hospital-Cherokee End Zone, an area located behind the arts and crafts booths where football enthusiasts can stop by to check out the latest scores of all the weekend’s football games and register to win one of many exciting raffle prizes. A trailer equipped with large, flat-screened televisions will be at the festival all weekend broadcasting college football games on Saturday and NFL games on Sunday. There will be raffle prizes up for grabs including a custom-built children’s wooden residential play set (includes delivery and setup at the location of your choice), collegiate gear, NFL gear, restaurant gift certificates and much more. Members of the Kennesaw State University Owls football team will also be paying a visit to the End Zone during Riverfest weekend. It should be an exciting weekend for college and NFL football. UGA plays Tennessee on Saturday, Sept. 27, and the Atlanta Falcons play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 28. Come out and join us for a Riverfest-style tailgate at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee End Zone!
Cherokee Tribune/Special Large, flat-screened televisions will broadcast college and NFL football games all weekend at Riverfest in the Northside Hospital-Cherokee End Zone.
Cherokee Tribune/Special The Turner family of Canton stops by the Northside Hospital-Cherokee End Zone to check the latest scores of all of the day's big football games.
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There will be tons of amazing raffle prizes up for grabs in the Northside Hospital-Cherokee End Zone, including a Heartland “Commanders Quarters” residential wooden play set with swings valued at $1,000 (delivery and setup included)! Raffle tickets will be for sale in the End Zone and in the Children’s Area throughout Riverfest weekend. Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. The lucky winner will have their choice of the play set OR a $1,000 Lowe’s gift card!
Riverfest Celebrates Best of Southeast in Landmark 30th Year
Special to the Cherokee Tribune
The Service League of Cherokee County showcases the Southeast’s best arts, crafts and gourmet products during the annual Riverfest festival. In its landmark 30th year, Riverfest will present a meticulously curated lineup of vendors, many of whom are new and several of whom have been exhibiting with the show across all three decades. More than 130 exhibitors just for the Arts and Crafts Area were selected for this year’s show, with determinations made by a jury to ensure only handcrafted, unique items of the highest quality would be available to shoppers. Riverfest 2014 welcomes a bevy of talented new exhibitors and a greater variety of merchandise…just in time for the holiday shopping season. “Celebrating this landmark 30th anniversary of Riverfest, the 2014 Arts and Crafts Area is a thoughtfully curated line-up of incredibly talented vendors from years past and present,” said April Turner, Chairwoman of Arts and Crafts, for which Kim Fowler and Laura Stanley serve as Vice Chairwomen. “Many of our vendors in this year’s show have been with us for almost all of those 30 years, while others have come on board in the more recent past — and some even this year — as Riverfest has gained traction and recognition as a high quality arts and crafts show that has the sole purpose
of raising money for needy children here in Cherokee County. Last year’s show marked a record-breaking profit for which the League was honored to be able to direct back into the community to help hundreds of children, and the success of that event has attracted even more attention and high quality vendors to this year’s show. This year’s lineup is sure to be a spectacular one that will please all shoppers and supporters of Riverfest.” Some of the new vendors that organizers are introducing this year include: Aly Chandler Designs, Dixstyx, Easycare Tablecloths, Sweet Valley Bonsai Nursery and Woofs-n-Wags Boutique. Aly Chandler Designs of Canton will debut her first booth ever at Riverfest, featuring her stunning custom hand-painted guitars. Dixstyx of Roswell crafts handmade walking canes and hiking sticks, along with other wood-burning art and has been featured at Big Shanty, Conyers Cherry Blossom, Inman Park and the Buckhead Arts Festival. Easycare Tablecloths of Sarasota, Fla. showcases vibrantly colored, stain-resistant, wrinkle-free tablecloths in Teflon-coated fabric. All sizes are custom-made. Easycare Tablecloths has been featured at the Duluth Fall Festival, The Roswell Arts Festival, the Cotton
Pickin’ Fair and Delray Wine and Seafood Festival. Sweet Valley Bonsai Nursery of Conley, Ga. features bonsai trees and tree accessories. They have been featured at St. James Court Art Festival and East Lancing Art Festival. Woofs-n-Wags Boutique of Macon presents custom pet accessories, bows and neckties, bandanas, tag buddies, treats and antler chews, as well as other items for furry friends. Woofs-n-Wags has been seen at Blue Ridge Art in the Park, Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival and the Cotton Pickin’ Fair. Many perennial favorites that shoppers look forward to seeing each year are returning, including local fine artist Brenda Tustian; Cowboy and Cowgirl Swings; CJ’s Casuals apparel and accessories for adults and children; Garden Accent outdoor furniture and planters; Harvest Hardware Jewelry hardware-inspired, hand-stamped customized jewelry; Lathemtown Pottery functional and decorative pottery; and Window Art hand-painted, personalized windows and window flags. Popular newcomers to last year’s show who are coming back for Riverfest 2014 include: Buckstones, Buckles, and Thangs, which offers bejeweled accessories for ladies who love a little bling and whimsy in their cowgirl hats, belt buckles and jewelry; Driftwood Creations, which transforms found driftwood into unique rustic fountains, birdhouses and home décor; Man of Chests, which crafts heirloom quality cedar chests in a range of sizes and styles; and Tennessee Moonshine Cakes, which serves fresh-baked and beautifully packaged chocolate chip, lemon, blueberry and apple moonshine cakes. Awards will be presented to the best booths in the categories of crafts, fine arts and gourmet products. A panel of judges will award ribbons to first-place, second-place and third-place winners in all categories.
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Cherokee Tribune/Special Woodstock-based Leaning Ladder’s premium olive oils and vinegars are a new addition to the gourmet products selection at this year’s festival.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Festival favorite, Seeds Not Beads, will return to Riverfest with its unique brand of jewelry crafted entirely with seeds... instead of beads!
Cherokee Tribune/Special Longtime Riverfest favorite, Southern Kettle Korn, will be back again this year making their delicious kettle corn on site at the festival.
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Cherokee Tribune/Special Aly Chandler Designs of Canton will debut her first booth ever at Riverfest, featuring her stunning custom hand-painted guitars.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Riverfest shoppers became big fans at Riverfest 2013 of newcomer Wilderness Rustic Coolers' charmingly rustic selection of coolers, which are perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Driftwood Creations, a 2013 Riverfest exhibitor award winner, is returning this year with beautiful rustic fountains, birdhouses and home dÀcor crafted from found driftwood.
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Cherokee Tribune/Special Buckstones, Buckles and Thangs, a popular newcomer from Riverfest 2013, is returning this year with whimsical, blinged-up belt buckles and other fashionable accessories.
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Cherokee Tribune/Special Cherokee County native and fine artist Brenda Tustian is returning for the 30th anniversary Riverfest to showcase her beautiful watercolors and Christmas artwork.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Window Art will return to Riverfest with its cute, hand-painted, personalized windows and window flags.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Made-from-scratch moonshine cakes will be available in chocolate chip, lemon, blueberry and apple flavors from returning Riverfest favorite Tennessee Moonshine Cakes.
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Riverfest 2014 Exhibitors List BOOTH # BUSINESS NAME DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS 1a Woodstock Antiques and Consignments Painting Demonstrations, Repurposed Furniture & Original Artwork 1 & 2 La Dee Dah Art Painted Wood Art, Décor & Ornaments 3 & 4 Shelly’s Stylish Baby’s Children’s & Babies’ Clothing, Hair Bows & Accessories 5 & 6 Silks & Such Holiday Florals, Décor & Charm Jewelry 7 Wooden It Be Lovely Children’s Wooden Name & Design Puzzles 8 B.A.K. Designs Seasonal Wood Décor & Florals 9 & 10 Romancing the Past Christmas Wood Home Décor & Outdoor Decorations 11 & 12 Britt’s Leather Works Leather Belts, Wallets, Key Chains, Arm Bands, Bottle Holders & Buckles 13 & 14 Tami’s Lighted Decor Lighted Glass Décor & Ornaments 15 & 16 All in Stitches Personalized Clothing & Accessories 17 & 18 Mouse’s Closet Clothing & Fabric Accessories 19 Chris McLaughlin Highly Detailed Pencil Renderings 20 & 21 Snappy Dot Gifts Monogrammed Vinyl Accessories & Gifts 22 & 23 Musket Ridge Flowers Wood Planters, Fountains, Florals & Wreaths 24 Kritter Getter Hand-Turned Custom Game Calls 25 Wildlife Plastics Hand-Carved Acrylic Sculptures 26 & 44 Cowboy & Cowgirl Swings Children’s Swings 27 Shirley’s Creative Designs Aprons, Fleece Throws, Purses & Accessories 28 Malsnee Pottery Functional & Decorative Stoneware Pottery 29 & 30 Martin Wood Products Wooden Toys 31 Basket Patch & Jack O’Lantern Fall Decorations 32 Hickory Flat Handmade Soaps, LLC Natural Bath & Body Products 33 Harvest Hardware Jewelry Hardware-Inspired, Hand-Stamped Jewelry 34 Wonderworks Photography Landscapes & Nature Photography - Framed & Unframed Shirley Crowley Custom Pocket T-Shirts, Monogrammed 35 36 & 54 Tintinnabulation’s Tin Crafts Tin Plate Cookie Cutters 37 Queen Bee Boutique Fascinator Hats & Children’s Hair Bows & Headbands 38 University Pride ‘N More Topical Photography of Universities, Military, Occupations & Special Interests 39 & 40 & 57 LiviRae Lingerie / Re-Sike-Killed Good Willed & Skilled Custom Clothing & Accessories from Recycled Clothes & Ties 41 & 42 & 59 & 60 Jo Ann’s Sewing Box Clothing & Fabric Accessories 43 Lathemtown Pottery Functional Stoneware Pottery 45 Brenda’s Fused Glass Fused Art Glass 46 Paintings by Jeanne Mack Watercolor & Acrylic Paintings, Giclee Prints & Note Cards 47 & 48 Wilderness Rustic Coolers Rustic Coolers & Accessories 49 Jingle Jewels Jewelry 50 Flashlights & Fireflies Personalized Wooden Signs, Mason Jars, Key Chains, Burlap Wreaths & Door Hangers 51 Greene Light Smokeless, Odorless Interior Torches 52 Bloomers and Yardstix Glass Yard Art 53 Moon Buckles Hand-Crafted Belt Buckles 55 & 56 Brenda Tustian Watercolor (Original & Giclee) Art 58 Handmaiden Store.com Handcrafted Soap, Lotion, Body Butter, Oils & Make-up 61 & 62 Southern Scents Candles Inc. Hand-Poured Scented Candles, Tins & Cubes Mike Brown Studio Oil & Acrylic Landscapes & Wildlife Paintings 63 64 Erin’s Room Doll Clothing and Accessories Children’s Doll Clothing 65 kiki & three Baby Clothing & Accessories, Décor & Gifts 66 MP Woodworks Wooden Toy Rubber-Band Rifles, Pistols & Bows and Arrows 67 designs by: T Framed Letter Photo Art 68 Kevin May Woodworks Wood Cutting Boards, Kitchen Accessories & Toys 69 Sweet Valley Bonsai Nursery Miniature Bonsai Trees & Bonsai Accessories 70 Bow-dacious Hairbows Children’s Hair Bows 71 & 72 Bottle Butler Wine Bottle Accessories 73 Easycare Tablecloths Vibrantly Colored, Stain Resistant, Wrinkle-Free, Tablecloths With Fabric-Coated Teflon 74 Roy Guess Art Paintings, Collages & Mosaic Yard Art & Home Décor Diamond A Rustic Creations Wood-Burned Décor 75 76 BRecovered Druzy Bracelets, Earrings & Necklaces & Resin/Encased Glass Jewelry Ray Dutton Birdhouses & Feeders 77 78 Garden Accent Outdoor Wood Furniture & Planters Southern Grace Frames Hand-Painted Windows & Wood-Distressed Art 79 & 80 81 Byrd Mountain Pottery Functional Stoneware Pottery 82 Leather and Lace Creations Men’s and Women’s Leather & Bead Jewelry GalleRita Studios Upcycled Antique Media Jewelry 83 84 Heidi Hensley Art Original Art, Acrylic Paintings & Painted Floor Mats 85 Driftwood Creations Driftwood Birdhouses, Décor & Furniture Window Art Hand-Painted Personalized Window Art 86 87 Petals and Treats Glass & Clay Bath Accessories & Products Tycayria Jewels Hematite Jewelry & Soda-Tab Accessories 88 89 & 90 Woofs-n-Wags Boutique Pet Accessories & Treats 91 Annette’s Creations Embroidered Aprons, Tea Towels & Baby Burpers 92 Carolyn Bussiere Children’s Doll Clothing & Accessories Ellijay Candle Company Soy Candles & Wax Melts 93 94 Busy Hands Flags Custom Metal Signs with Flag Bars, Combo Posts, Waterhose Holders & Pot Stackers
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BOOTH # BUSINESS NAME 95 DeedsArt.com 96 Ennevations Fused Glass 97 Rain Ruffles 98 Kathy’s Bows 99 Aly Chandler Designs 100 Goodie 2 Shoes 101 Jim Wilshire 102 Bella Green Jewelry 103 & 121 Dainty Diva Bows 104 Byrd Gallery 105 & 106 Bodin’s Tropicals 107 & 108 SND Designs 109 Dixstyx 110 PB Stitches 111 Addie’s Potpurri 112 Michael Davis Fine Art 113 Flighty Birdhouse Lady 114 Owassart 115 Don Rank Pottery 116 Seeds Not Beads 117 & 118 Grandpa’s Creations 119 & 120 Buckstones, Buckles and Thangs 122 Martha’s Fancy Threads 123 Long’s Scroll Saw 124 Dirt Dauber Mad Cowl Designs, LLC 125 126 Cozy Cherries 127 Justin’s Horseshoe Art 128 Handcrafted by Morgan 129 It’s for the Birds 130 Pure Bliss Organics 131 Woodstock Woodshop 132 Man of Chests 133 & 134 Bracewell Swing Factory 135 Beadesigns Funware - Hats 136 & 137 Phil Hawkins 138 Southern Pearls 139 World of Smiles 140 & 141 & 142 Happiness Is Homemade 143 Puppy Presents 144 & 145 Cecilia’s Tiny Bubbles 146 Native Thoughts 147 Chandra Dasa 148 La Fleur 149 Jane Burke Natural Candlelights 150 151 My Garden Baby 152 God’s Love Flows, LLC 153 Amy Lundy Designs 154 Southernway Natural Soaps 155 Graham Metal Art 156 BZBeads G1 Momma Arnold’s Mixes G2 Coastal Blends G3 Arnold’s Boiled Peanuts G4 D’s Old Fashion Pork Skins G5 Renee’s Candies Lose a Finger G6 G7 Leaning Ladder G8 Merrilily Gardens G9 Southern Kettle Korn Home Appétit G10 G11 & G12 Ginny’s Fudge and Nuts G13 Ross Berry Farm & Apiaries, Inc. G14 Tennessee Moonshine Cakes G15 & G16 Mercier Orchards G17 & G18 Appalachian Heritage Guild Grit Grinder G19 G20 Sherry’s Gourmet Dips & More G21 & G22 Lindsay Farms
DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS Travel Photography Fused Glass Bowls, Trays, Pendants & Ornaments Hand-Painted Personalized Umbrellas Children’s Hair Bows & Accessories Hand-Painted Guitars Cakeplates, Glassware & Ornaments Watercolor Prints & Paintings Sterling Silver Jewelry Headbands, Hairbows, Baby Accessories & Dress-Up Gear Children’s Books Live Plants in Garden Setting, Garden Art & Garden Baskets Beach & Cottage-Inspired Furniture & Home Décor Handmade Walking Canes & Hiking Sticks Tote Bags, Sachets, Hats, Scarves & Mittens Potpourri, Florals & Wreaths Original Watercolor & Acrylic Paintings Cedar Handmade Birdhouses with Metal Work Stylized Chainsaw Wood Carvings Functional Stoneware Pottery Organic Jewelry & Recycled Metal Clocks Hand-Turned Wood Bowls, Pens & Accessories Belt Buckles, Hats & Jewelry Embroidered Tea Towels, Aprons & Accessories Scroll Saw Wood Décor, Bowls & Ornaments Functional Stoneware Pottery Infinity Scarves Cherry Pit Pillows Used As Hot/Cold Packs Decorative & Functional Art Made with Used Horseshoes Wooden Cutting Boards Birdhouses Featuring Designs Inspired by Historical Landmarks Organic Granola, Energy Bars, Gourmet Nuts & Vegan/Gluten-Free Cookies Handmade Outdoor Furniture Cedar Chests & Jewelry Boxes Wood Porch Swings & Outdoor Wood Furniture Glass Kitchen & Barware Wrought-Iron Flag Posts & Flags Pearl & Fashion Jewelry Metal Yard Art Fall & Christmas Decorations Dog Bed Linens, Pillows & Accessories Children’s Clothing Native American Inspired Items Pitcher Plants in Hanging Baskets Flower Brooches, Totes & Bags Marquetry& Wood Inlay Framed Pictures Candles, Wax Melts, Lotions & Soaps Crocheted Baby Clothing, Blankets, Accessories & Gifts Poetry/Photography & Bible Verses on Photography Hand-Soldered & Hand-Stamped Jewelry Soaps & Oil Treatments Hand-Cut & Hand-Painted Metal Magnets Wooden Photo Frames, Earring Hangers & Rag Bags Dry Mixes of Soups, Stews, Casseroles, Muffins, Cobblers & Cakes Flavor-Infused Vinegars & Vinaigrettes Boiled Peanuts, Roasted Peanuts & Pickles Pork Skins Caramel Candy Dog Treats Premium Olive Oil & Vinegar Jams, Jellies, Pickles & Sauces Kettle Corn Oils, Balsamics & Spice Blends Fudge, Cinnamon-Roasted Nuts, Turtles, Pralines & Old-Fashioned Rock Candy Local Honey, Beeswax Candles & Honey Soap Chocolate Chip, Lemon, Blueberry & Apple Moonshine Cakes Fried Apple & Peach Pies, Apple Cider, Caramel Apples, Apple Butter & Preserves Weaving demonstrations, Handmade Soaps, Scarves & Fresh Preserves Cornmeal, Grits & Canned Items Gourmet Packaged Dip & Dessert Mixes Southern Gourmet Food Products
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Unique Festival Fare, Expanded Seating and 30th Anniversary Cups are Features of Riverfest Food Court Special to the Cherokee Tribune The Riverfest food court is the only place you’ll find homemade root beer, fried Oreos, snow cones, grilled corn on the cob, fluffy fries, corn dogs, pimento cheese, turkey legs, funnel cakes, gator tail, hamburgers, hot dogs, gyros and so much more all in one place! Guests will also enjoy hand-decorated picnic tables in the newly expanded dining area and can even purchase raffle tickets to win one of these unique pieces of art at the conclusion of the festival. Cups of ice in 30th anniversary commemorative cups will be available for $1 in all three Pepsi booths located throughout the park in the Concessions Area, Arts and Crafts Area and Children’s Area. Cotton candy and popcorn will also be available for purchase in the Children’s Area. “Many of the Riverfest concessionaires are repeat vendors. We have had so many people asking if their favorites are returning, and we are delighted to say, ‘Yes!’ It’s a big family. They all enjoy seeing the same customers each year and offering their favorites. We are also excited to add some new excitement to the festival this year with a few more food trucks and an expanded seating area! We will have custom-designed picnic tables that will be up for auction as well,” said Bonny Spears, Chairwoman of the Concessions Area. The area’s Vice Chairwoman is Kelley Hyde.
Cherokee Tribune/Special The Riverfest food court is the only place you'll find homemade root beer, fried Oreos, turkey legs, funnel cakes and gator tail all in one place!
Returning Vendors:
St. Clement’s Episcopal Church - Funnel Cakes
Dunwoody Café - Philly Cheesesteak, Sausage Hoagie, Chicken Tender Basket, Hamburger, Fluffy Fries, Fries, Chocolate Cheesecake, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, Tea and Lemonade
Sweet Tea Factory – Iced Teas, Tea Popsicles, Tea Slushies and Tea Sorbets
Fatty’s of Atlanta - Sabrett Hot Dog (with choice of toppings), Fatty’s Sausage and Peppers, Fatty’s Pretzilla, Potato Knishes, Nachos, Jumbo Stadium Pretzels, Whole Dill Pickles, Chips, Cannoli, Sweet Tea, New York Egg Cream and Frozen Candy on a Stick Frosty Frog Creamery – Ice cream and Whoopie Pies Joy and Randy’s Back Porch Grill - Chicken on a Stick, Hand Dipped Corn Dogs, Chili Cheese Fries, Lemonade and Tea Masons on the Square - Fried Oreos, Fried Twinkies, Fried Snickers, Fried and Grilled Corn on the Cobb Repicci’s Italian Ice - Italian Ice in assorted flavors Sam’s Wraps to Go - Chicken Gyro, Veggie Wrap, Steak and Cheese Wrap, Fajita Wrap, Griddle Potatoes, Baklava, Tea and Lemonade Scratch Cuisine - Angus Beef Bacon Double Cheeseburger, Portobello Mushroom Burger, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Tuna Fish, Pimento Cheese, Grilled Cheese, Cuban, Pasta Salad, Fries, Tea and Lemonade Snowball Caboose - Snow Cones, Shaved Ice and Lemonade Southeast Concessions Root Beer - Homemade Root Beer, Frozen Root Beer and Root Beer Floats
The Big Dipper - Ice Cream, Sundaes, Apple Dumpling, Popcorn, Tea and Lemonade Troy’s Gator - Fried Gator, Fried Shrimp, Frog Legs, Fried Catfish, Fried Pickles, Fried Tomatoes, Tea and Lemonade Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q - Barbecue Plates (pulled pork, chopped chicken, polish sausage, ribs), Barbecue Sandwiches (pork, chicken, sausage, rib), Barbecue Beans, Turkey Legs, Cole Slaw, Chips, Fries, Hickory Fries, Tea and Lemonade
New Vendors: Best Dang Bakery – Pierogi, Banana Nut Bread, Cranberry Orange Bread, Coffee Cake, Pound Cake Rings, Chocolate Chip Cookies, M & M Cookies and Donuts Dominic’s NY Pizza – Garlic Knots, Calzones, Stromboli, Pizza, Italian Rainbow Cookies Rod’s Rockin Rolls – Thai Spring Rolls, Veggie Spring Rolls, Thai Chicken, Curry Chicken and Rice Scott Boys BBQ – Barbecue, Sausage and Chicken; Barbecue and Chicken Plates and Chips The Patty Wagon – Burgers, Turkey Burgers, Veggie Burgers, Flavored Fries, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Soft-Serve Ice Cream with Flavor Bursts Tiki Island Concessions – Coffee, Real Fruit Smoothies, Crab Cake Sandwiches, Salmon Burgers and Salads
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30th Riverfest Children’s Area Bigger and Better than Ever
Special to the Cherokee Tribune
The Children’s Area is bigger and better than ever this year as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Riverfest. There will be many fun and exciting games, rides and activities for children of all ages. Many returning favorites will be featured at this year’s festival, as well as several new attractions that are sure to be a hit with children both young and old. “I am so excited for the variety of activities we have this year. From dunking your principal in the dunk tank to running in the human hamster balls, each child is sure to have a great time at Riverfest and, in return, help children in our county,” said Children’s Area Chairwoman Hillary Hall. The area’s Vice Chairwomen are Betsy Graham and Michele Webb. Better Moonwalks of Georgia (BMWG), a new vendor from the 2013 festival, is returning this year with nine inflatables, as well as new t-ball, all-star basketball and fast-pitch baseball radar games. Also new from BMWG is a classic dunk tank, which is sure to be a hit with children and adults alike. A schedule outlining which brave participants will be in the dunk tank throughout the weekend is included in this guide. Also new to this year’s festival is a meet and greet with the popular characters “Elsa” and “Anna” from Disney’s latest hit animated film, “Frozen.” A professional photographer will be on hand to photograph patrons with the queen and princess from the fictional country of Arendelle. Roach Amusements is returning this year with the ever-popular “Winner Every Time” games, as well as darts, an old-fashioned carousel and the new “Duck Pluck” game. Also returning is the adorable petting zoo from The Little Red Barn and pony rides from the Pony Patch. Kathy’s Rock by 3W Attractions will be at the festival with the Quad
Bungee Jump. The Canton Lion’s Club will be back with their always popular train rides, and Canton ATA Martial Arts will be conducting board-breaking demonstrations throughout the weekend. All-Star Active’s hamster bumper balls were a huge hit at last year’s festival, and they will be returning this year with not only the bumper balls, but also a new addition: the Zip Line Xtreme. These two activities will take place in the area behind the arts and crafts booths. Children and adults alike can each take a turn on these awesome attractions. Service League members, alongside community volunteers, will sponsor booths offering a variety of games and crafts. New activities this year include: Adopt a Balloon Pet, Win a Goldfish, Fly the Coop Sling Shot and Football Throw. Classics games returning this year are Sand Art, Face Painting, Wacky Hair, Holy Cow, Dino and Diamond Dig, Paint a Pumpkin, Spin Art, Can Toss, Fishing Game, Putt-Putt Golf and Beading. These Service League-sponsored activities range in price from $1 to $3. There are several activities in the Children’s Area that are offered to participants at no cost, including a free craft project sponsored by The Home Depot. Children can explore the Cherokee County Fire Safety House, and the Service League’s Festival of Trees tent will be making “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?” ornaments. Other free activities include a festival wooden “cutout” for a fun photo op, entertainment from Cherokee High School’s Drama Department, and a little “clowning around” from festival favorite YoYo the Clown.
Cherokee Tribune/Special New to Riverfest this year is a classic dunk tank featuring Cherokee County government officials and school administrators throughout the weekend.
Dunk Tank Schedule Saturday, Sept. 27: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mark Smith, Principal, Woodstock Middle School 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Debbie Murdock, Principal, Cherokee High School 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Roger Kvam, Coach, Cherokee High School 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Josh Shaw, Coach, Cherokee High School 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Richie Carnes, Assistant Principal, Indian Knoll Elementary School Sunday, Sept. 28: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Brian Puckett, Coach, Teasley Middle School 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chuck Wilson, Assistant Principal, Creekview High School 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mayor Gene Hobgood, City of Canton 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Councilman Bill Grant, City of Canton Participants and times are subject to change.
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Cherokee Tribune/Special Canton ATA Martial Arts will be conducting board-breaking demonstrations throughout Riverfest weekend.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Roach Amusements is returning this year with their old-fashioned carousel.
The Funk Heritage Center Cherokee Tribune/Special All-Star Active's hamster bumper balls were a huge hit at last year's Riverfest, and they're guaranteed to bring out the kid in everyone - adults included!
of Reinhardt University
Georgia’s Official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center Hall of the Ancients and artifacts Huge collection of historic hand tools • Native American art Visit historic 1840’s log cabins A certified National Park Service Trail of Tears Interpretive Site
Cherokee Tribune/Special Service League members and community volunteers will sponsor booths offering a variety of games and crafts ranging from $1 to $3 per activity.
7300 Reinhardt Circle Waleska, GA 30183 770.720.5970 www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage
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What is the Festival of Trees? Each year, the Sequoyah Regional Library System presents the Festival of Trees, a celebration of the holiday season where patrons can view and enjoy beautifully decorated Christmas trees sponsored by local organizations. All children attending Riverfest are invited to participate in this FREE activity where they can make ornaments to help decorate the Service League’s Christmas tree, which will be on display during the holiday season at R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton. Please join us as we make ornaments for this year’s theme: “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?”
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Cherokee Tribune/Special All children are invited to make snowman-themed ornaments in this FREE activity at the Service League's Festival of Trees tent.
Cherokee Tribune/Special The Little Red Barn is back at Riverfest this year with their family of furry and feathered friends for little ones to meet.
Newest League Cookbook Available at Riverfest Special to the Cherokee Tribune
The Service League of Cherokee County’s newest cookbook, ‘Gatherings & Traditions,’ will be available for purchase for $16.00 (includes tax) at this year’s festival and samples of select recipes from the new cookbook will be presented to festival patrons for tasting. Cookbooks have long played a vital fundraising role throughout the history of the League. As the fifth cookbook published in the 80-year-history of the League, “Gatherings & Traditions” has once again captured the essence of Southern cooking through timeless cross-generational recipes submitted by active and former members of the League.
This compilation of approximately 350 tested, triedand-true family favorites is sure to create traditions and lasting memories as families and friends gather around the dinner table. “Gatherings & Traditions” features many new recipes alongside several classic favorites from former League cookbooks “Cherokee Entertains” and “A Taste of Tradition.” The 2014 “Gatherings & Traditions” Cookbook Committee is led by Chairwoman Julie Pennington and Vice Chairwoman Anne Burke.
Cherokee Tribune/Special 'Gatherings & Traditions,' contains approximately 350 triple-tested, tried-and-true family favorite recipes. The cookbook sells for $16.00 (includes tax).
Cherokee Tribune/Special The cookbook booth will offer free samples from some of the most popular recipes in 'Gatherings & Traditions,' such as League member Emily Jobe's recipe for French Quarter Cheese Spread shown here.
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Service League Thanks Riverfest 2014 Sponsors:
Friends of the Festival BJ’s Wholesale Club Bojangles’ Canton First United Methodist Church Cherokee Academy at Clayton, Inc. Cherokee County School District Christian Community News Cloud Supply Dandesign, Dan Misseri Eddie Robinson Georgia Power Grant Design Collaborative HydroSpec, Inc.
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Murphy & McInvale CPAs Myron & Patti Martin Northside Pharmacy Palmer Contracting Redbud Lane Nursery Riverstone Group, LLC Roger Wolfe Smith Brothers Contracting Terri Diamond The Home Depot Think.Signs Waste Management
$500 Level Children’s Area Sponsors Cherokee Children’s Dentistry South State Bank The Carpenter’s Shop Christian Preschool Trotter & Patel Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
$250 Level Children’s Area Sponsors Canton ATA Martial Arts Canton First United Methodist Church Preschool Children’s Pediatric Center – East Main Discovery Point at Prominence Point DV Pediatrics In Harmony Pediatric Therapy LGE Community Credit Union Park Pediatric Dentistry River Green Academy Russell Family Dentistry The Goddard School at Prominence Point Three Sisters Gifts
Service League Thanks Riverfest 2014 Sponsors:
Cherokee Tribune/Special Northside Hospital-Cherokee. Jennifer Stanley, center, is thanked by Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff, right, and Service League President Melissa Whatley, left.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Bank of North Georgia. Lewis Cline, center, is thanked by Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff, left, and Service League President Melissa Whatley, right.
Cherokee Tribune/Special The Home Depot. Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff, right, and Service League President Melissa Whatley, left, thank, from left to right, Shawn Brooks and John Tuten.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Free Home Publix Manager Steve Wilder, left, is thanked by Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Cherokee Tribune. Rebecca Johnston, center, is thanked by Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff, right, and Service League President Melissa Whatley, left.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Superior Healthcare. Julie Thorne, center, is thanked by Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff, right, and Service League President Melissa Whatley, left.
Cherokee Tribune/Special WLJA Radio/Enjoy! Cherokee Magazine. Michael Searcy, center, is thanked by Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff, right, and Service League President Melissa Whatley, left.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Renasant Bank. Lisa Corkill, center, is thanked by Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff, right, and Service League President Melissa Whatley, left.
Cherokee Tribune/Special D&S Land Surveying. Daniel Shirley, center, is thanked by Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff, right, and Service League President Melissa Whatley, left.
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Service League Thanks Riverfest 2014 Sponsors:
Cherokee Tribune/Special Family Life Publications. Jack Tuszynski, center, is thanked by Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff, right, and Service League President Melissa Whatley, left.
Cherokee Tribune/Special A-JAC Electrical. Bobby Hales, center, is thanked by Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff, right, and Service League President Melissa Whatley, left.
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Cherokee Tribune/Special Reliable Heating and Air. Daniel Jape, left, is thanked by Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Around About Local Media, Inc. Jackie Loudin, center, is thanked by Sponsors Chairwoman Lisa Woodruff, right, and Service League President Melissa Whatley, left.
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Cherokee Tribune/Special Northside Hospital-Cherokee, the Service League's corporate sponsor, monitors the blood pressure of festival patrons in their booth at Riverfest.
2013 Riverfest Scarecrow Exhibit Winners The Riverfest scarecrow display showcases the creativity of local schools, clubs, civic organizations and businesses, while adding fall dĂŠcor to the festival and helping raise money for local children in need.
Cherokee Tribune/Special Second place went to Brownie Troop #10407 for its 'Duck Dynasty' - themed scarecrow.
Cherokee Tribune/Special The Creekview High School Friends Club won third place for its scarecrow created in memory of Creekview student Cheyenne Heard.
Cherokee Tribune/Special The Creekview High School Friends Club and Lazy Bear CafÀ won first place for its creative, coffee-themed scarecrow.
Celebrating 80 years of service THE SERVICE LEAGUE OF CHEROKEE COUNTY
Presents its 49th Annual Ball
Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center Saturday, April 25, 2015 Cocktails at 6 p.m. For information on sponsorships or tickets to attend, visit www.serviceleague.net
Cherokee Tribune/Special The 2014 'Dancing for the Children' celebrity dance challenge winners, Dr. Froy Gonzalez of Georgia Urology and his professional dance partner, April Turner, pose with the coveted mirror-ball trophies at the Service League's 48th Annual Ball on April 26, 2014.
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