Auditions for the Cherokee Little Theatre Players annual murder-mystery show will be held on Saturday, April 7 at 10  a.m. at the Arts Center in Canton.  No experience is necessary.  Come as you are, there is no need for a prepared monologue.  For more information, call (770) 704-9909.

The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is looking for people to sign up as hosts and hostesses for the 2nd annual Dining for Pets.  Volunteers will be asked to plan an event in May for friends, neighbors and animal lovers.  Event suggestions -- Dessert Extravaganza, Backyard Barbeque, Candlelight Dinner, etc.  Guests will be asked to make a tax deductible contribution to benefit the animals.  For more information, call (770) 642-8805.

Keep Cherokee Beautiful (KCB) is looking for volunteers to help with its annual Earth Day and Recycle Festival which takes place on Saturday, April 21 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Woodstock City Park.  KCB is looking for crafters who use recycled or reused materials in their crafts or wares as well as community or business sponsors.  For more information, call KCB, (770) 517-7650 or e-mail at KCBga@aol.com.

Cherokee Recreation and Parks Authority Activities Center would like to take your kids off your hands while you enjoy a night out.  Parent's Survival Night is every Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. beginning April 13.  Activities will include movies, games, etc.  Parents will be required to check their child or children in and out.  Concessions will be available.  For more information, call (770) 924-7768.

The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is open for adoptions every Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.  The Shelter also holds off-site pet adoptions on the third Saturday of the month at the Haynes Pet Center in Towne Lake from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. and every Sunday at PetsMart in Kennesaw from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., weather permitting.  For more information, see page 44 or call the Shelter at (770) 345-7270.

The William G. Long Senior Center is hosting a picnic on Sunday April 29 at 1:30 p.m. in the Woodstock City Park.  Entertainment will be provided by the Sock Hops.  Come and enjoy an afternoon full of fun.  There will be food, dance contests, hula hoop contests, cake walks and many door prizes.  This event is for Seniors only.  For more information, call (678) 445-6518.

The Cherokee County Battered Women's Group and Towne Lake Fitness is launching their first annual clothes drive.  Members and non-members are invited to bring unwanted clothing to Towne Lake Fitness.  All donations will benefit the Battered Women's Group.  All contributors will receive a free 2 week membership.  For more information, call (770) 592-9933.

The Cherokee County Special Olympics Committee is looking for dependable, dedicated and loving people to volunteer, coach, chaperone or help with coordinating events.  The Committee will host a Volunteer meeting at CrossRoads Middle and High School in Holly Springs on April 2.  The Cherokee County Special Olympics program is a year-round program of sports training and athletic competition for all children and adults with mental retardation.  The program is financially supported by donations from individuals, organizations, corporations and other community sources.  For more information, call (770) 517-7101.

The 14th Annual Visions Luncheon and Silent Auction to benefit the Center for the Visually Impaired's BEGIN program (for infants and pre-schoolers who are blind or visually impaired) takes place on Wednesday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Grand Hyatt.  For more information, contact Karen Browenstein, (404) 875-9011, extension 831.