Community Calendar

2Celebrate Independence Day at the Star Spangled Pub Crawl, 2-6 p.m., in downtown Woodstock. Crawl-goers are encouraged to visit participating restaurants, and enjoy food and beverage specials. https://visitwoodstockga.com/event-group/pub-crawls. 4 Woodstock’s 25th annual Freedom Run begins on Main Street at 7:15 a.m. woodstockfreedomrun.com.

The July 4th Spectacular kicks off with the parade at 10 a.m., starting at Woodstock Elementary on Rope Mill Road and traveling down Main Street to Sam’s Club at Highway 92.

After the parade, stop by The Park at City Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., for a festival with food, children’s games, inflatables, arts and crafts, a DJ and vendors. The day concludes with fireworks at dusk behind the Lowe’s shopping center at Highway 92 and I-575. For traffic directions, visit www.woodstockga.gov. 6 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. www.playcherokee.org. 6 Join Northside Hospital experts for a virtual health presentation every Wednesday at noon. For registration, visit www.northside.com/ community-wellness/classes-events. 10 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. 21 Registration is open for a Safe Sitter class, at Northside’s Cherokee Education Center in Woodstock, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Designed to teach students in grades 6-8 how to be safe when home alone, registration should be completed one week before the class. Fee is $40. Contact Lana Mayfield to register: lana.mayfield@northside.com or 678-388-6401.

Visit Harry Potter Family Fun Night in downtown Woodstock, 5-9 p.m., for themed activities, a costume contest, trivia contest and a free movie on the Woodstock Arts Event Green. https://visitwoodstockga.com/events. 30 Registration is open for the 10th annual Lake

Arrowhead Charity Golf Tournament, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Waleska. Proceeds benefit the North Georgia Angel House. https://bit.ly/3yOTVPd.

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. 13 The ninth annual Chick-fil-A Moo’ve It 5K 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. 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.

www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org July 7

Join the Themed Adult Book Club to discuss your book at Woodstock Public Library, 6-7:30 p.m. Stop by for a copy of discussion questions. Ages 17 and older. Register online. July 9

Participate in the Lego Design a Coral Reef Challenge, 3-4 p.m., at Rose Creek Public Library. Legos are provided. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Registration is not required. July 11

The Adult Eclectics Book Club will discuss “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood, 6-7:30 p.m., in the community room at R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton. Register online. July 13

Make a beachy zen garden, 3-4 p.m., at Hickory Flat Public Library. All supplies will be provided. Register online. July 14

Join Storytime in the Park, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at J.B. Owens Park in Canton. For all ages, this storytime will include rhymes, dancing and a craft. Bring a blanket to sit on. Registration is not required. Taste test ocean-themed foods, 2-4 p.m. at Rose Creek Public Library. Adults and teens can register online to brave the storm of flavors and weird textures.

The Piccadilly Puppets show, noon-1 p.m., will be a “shore thing.” Developed with very young audiences in mind, the show features music, fish and more sea creatures at Woodstock Public Library. Registration is not required, but spots are limited. Stop by R.T. Jones Memorial Library for Toddler Sensory Snack and Play, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Registration is not required. Children must be accompanied at all times. July 15-16

Donations for the Friends of the Cherokee County Public Libraries Book Sale will be 2-6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Accepted items include new and and gently used books, DVDs, books on CD, puzzles and games. Email staff@cherokeefol.org to make donation arrangements. July 21-23

The Friends of the Cherokee County Public Libraries Book Sale will be held at Hickory Flat Public Library, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. A preview of the sale for Friends members will be 3-6 p.m. Thursday. July 25

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to compete in the Teen Super Smash Bros. Tournament at Hickory Flat Public Library, 5-7:30 p.m. Register online. At the Woodstock Arts Event Green; shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Check for updates at www.woodstockarts.org.

July 2: Sub-Radio

July 16: Kyshona Armstrong

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

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

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

July 9: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors

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

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.

“James and the Giant Peach” follows a boy on an epic journey, which begins when he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach. Recommended for all audiences. July 15

In less than 3 hours, local artists will create a piece of art on the spot that will be raffled off at the end of the night. Beginning at 6 p.m. at the Reeves House. July 22

iThink Improv begins at 8 p.m. and is ready to get its audiences rolling down the aisles with laughter. Recommended for ages 10-plus (content). July 23

The Lasting Laugh is a comedy series that brings in Atlanta-based comedians monthly, with Jessica It's All Good as the host. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12-plus (content). July 29

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 flowing, 6-9 p.m., on the back porch at the Reeves House.