A Dickens’ Christmas Carol
DEC. 11 A Dickens’ Christmas Carol Cherokee Theatre Company 8pm $19+ Laugh along to this chaotic spin on a classic holiday story, with missed cues and mishaps turning a somber story into a comedy. cantonga.gov
Christmas Jubilee & Parade of Lights
DEC. 6 Christmas Jubilee & Parade of Lights Woodstock Arts Theatre 7pm $21 Support your local theatre program and enjoy a classic adventure with this vibrant, colorful show. woodstockarts.org/events/finding-nemo-jr
Youth Spotlight: Finding Nemo, Jr.
NOV. 12-15 Youth Spotlight: Finding Nemo, Jr. Woodstock Arts Theatre 7pm $21 Support your local theatre program and enjoy a classic adventure with this vibrant, colorful show. woodstockarts.org/events/finding-nemo-jr
Halloween Skelebration
OCT. 29 Halloween Skelebration Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater 4-8pm Free Celebrate the Halloween season at this carnival-esque event. Enjoy carnival games and more alongside traditional trick-or-treating. woodstockga.gov
Weird Woodstock Walking Tour
OCT. 29 Weird Woodstock Walking Tour Woodstock Visitors Center 6pm $5 Learn about the quirky, unusual and one-of-a-kind side of downtown Woodstock with a guided stroll through the streets. visitwoodstockga.com/walking-tours
Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree
OCT. 24-25 Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree The Mill at Etowah Noon Free Get in the Halloween spirit at this third annual family-friendly weekend event, complete with trick-or-treating, live music and entertainment. explorecantonga.com/events
Olivia Westbrooks: Designer • Dreamer • Mom
By Wyndi Kappes Olivia Westbrooks has contagious confidence. The kind of belief in herself and the world’s possibilities that just oozes out and leaves you thinking “Wait, can I do anything I dream up, too?” But don’t let her impeccable outfits and infectious laughter fool you into thinking it’s always been easy. Westbrooks has weathered […]
The Children’s Haven
The Children’s Haven is diligent in supporting children impacted by abuse through a variety of programs, such as their court-appointed community advocates (CASA), family visitation center and mentorship program. Volunteers are needed to support all of these programs and help fundraise to keep them going. “Being a CASA has given me the ability to change […]
Cherokee Humane Society
Help rehome shelter cats and dogs with the Cherokee Humane Society. As a 100% volunteer-led nonprofit, they rely on neighbors to help the mission by opening up your home to fosters, manning adoption events, providing transportation for the animals or staffing the thrift store. Details: 12156 Hwy. 92, chsadoptions.com/volunteer
Next Step Ministries
Through a variety of day programs, Next Step Ministries supports individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Join their volunteer team to provide companionship, assist with community outings, building and property maintenance and more. If you have a unique skill you want to offer, they’ll find a place for you! Details: 7709 Turner Rd., nextstepministries.net/volunteer
