Cherokee County May 12
Times: Registration, 8 a.m.,
9 a.m. Tee Off
Location: BridgeMill Golf Club
Information: "Salute to Our Veterans" is a non-partisan golf tournament. Sponsorhip and players may register at www.salutetoourveterans.com. The tournament will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
Northside Hospital — Cherokee Offers Free Cancer Screenings May 6
Time: 6 — 8 p.m.
Location: Northside Hospital, Education Building, Canton.
Information: Northside Hospital is hosting its annual community skin cancer screenings. To schedfule an appointment, call (404) 845-5555 and press "0". For more information, please visit www.northside.com.
Kid's Bible Clubs Ministries Yard Sale May 10
Time: 8 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Antiques Parking Lot (Bells Ferry & Hwy. 92)
Information: This ministry serves at-risk children living in low-income neighborhoods in the Cherokee and Cobb County areas. The ministry will pick up your donations. All donations are tax deductible. Call (770) 596-3858.
Senior Extravaganza May 3 Time: 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Location: Cherokee Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street
Information: This free event will include exhibitors, blood pressure check, glucose and cholesterol screening, balance assessment, massage, skin cancer screenings, free all day Bingo and much more. For more information, please contact Debbie Haezebrouck at (678) 230-8350 or Betty Rice at (678) 445-6518.
Must Ministries Celebrating Stardom Gala May 2 Times: 6:30 — 7:30 p.m., Sponsor and Celebrity Meet and Greet; 7:30 — 9:30 p.m., dinner and program
Location: Cobb Galleria Centre
Tickets: $100 per ticket
Information: Celebrating Stardom is a star-filled gala dedicated to showcasing leaders in media, entertainment, sports, business and politics. Sponsor levels range from $2,500 and to $15,000. Host Committee tables are available at $1,500 each. A silent auction will be held from 6:30 — 9:30 p.m.
Cherokee County Republican Women Appreciation Luncheon May 10
Time: 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.
Location: BridgeMill Gold Club, Featherstone's Restaurant
Tickets: $35
Information: Cherokee County Republican Women is hosting a Mother's Day and Candidate Spouse Appreciation Luncheon. Guest speakers include Martha Zoller and Linda Herren. Seating is limited. For tickets, please visit www.ccrwcga.com or call (678) 520-2236.
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Times: 8 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Location: River Green, Canton
Information: There will be furniture, baby items, toys, collectibles, and more for sale. Visit www.rivergreenusa.com for directions.
Children's Consignment Sale May 2 — 3
Times: Friday, 8 a.m. — 7 p.m.
Location: Bascomb United Methodist Church
Information: Sponsored by trhe women of Bascomb United Methodist Church. Consigners needed. Please call the church office at (770) 926-9755 for more information.
Happy Tails Pet Therapy Volunteer Orientation May 3
Time: 10:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
Locations: Marietta
Information: Happy Tails Pet Therapy needs volunteers with their pet dogs, cats or rabbits to make pet therapy visits to health care and special needs facilities all over the metro Atlanta area. Orientation for prospective members is held monthly. No reservations required. For more information, please visit www.HappyTailsPets.org or call(770) 740-8211.
Shredding Event May 3
Time: 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Location: Senior Extravaganza — Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency
Information: The shredding event is sponsored by the S.A.L.T Council and the Woodstock Police Department. Georgia Document Destruction, Inc. will be providing a shredding truck for any documents free of charge.
Stamp Out Sadness May 3
Time: 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Location: Hillside Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
Information: Help make greeting cards, which will be sold to support Remember the Rainbows, an outreach program for Georgia families who have lost a child to pediatric cancer. See story on page 44. For more information, please call (404) 314-2616 or email shelley@remembertherainbows.org.
Family Fun Day May 17
Time: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Location: Corner of Eagle Drive and Bells Ferry Road (across from Wal-Mart).
Information: There will be food, fun, games and prizes for the whole family, including a moon walk, face painting, dogs for adoption from the Humane Society, a wild animal exhibit and more.
Gardening with the Masters Seminar May 24
Time: 10:30 a.m. — 12 noon
Location: Ball Ground Public Library
Information: The seminar, hosted by the Cherokee County Master Gardeners, is about drought tolerant and native plants of Georgia. Topics include suitable plant selection and landscaping practices for success in dry conditions. Registration is encouraged. Please call (770) 479-0418, or visit www.uga.extension.com/cherokee.
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