Sept. 1-3 and 8-10, Canton Theatre Directed by Jeannie and Wally Hinds, the play tells the story of a wealthy woman who is committed to a mental institution by her greedy stepchildren. www.cherokeetheatre.org

Sept. 1, Purple Madness Oct. 6, On the Border Great food and live music 6-9 p.m. in downtown Canton. Check for updates at www.facebook.com/CantonGAFirstFriday.

Sept. 1-3 and 8-10, Canton Theatre Directed by Jeannie and Wally Hinds, the play tells the story of a wealthy woman who is committed to a mental institution by her greedy stepchildren. www.cherokeetheatre.org

Sept. 8, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cherokee Tennis Center The Circle of Friends event at 155 Brooke Blvd., Woodstock, is the inaugural Mary Ann Crowe To Serve With Love tennis fundraiser, a women’s team doubles tournament. Register at www.circleoffriendsinc.org.

Sept. 9, 7-10 p.m., downtown Ball Ground https://cityofballground.com/events

Sept. 9, 10 a.m., R.T. Jones Library Canton First meeting of the season. Guests are welcome, and a potluck brunch will be served. For more information, contact Linda Lokey at linda@lokey.net.

Sept. 9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Little River Methodist Church, Woodstock A missions fundraiser, individuals and businesses will have items for sale. The event is free to the public. For more details, visit www.littleriverumc.info or call 770-926-2495.

Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Etowah River Park The free event will feature a soccer tournament, food tasting, performances, music and more. www.cantonga.gov/events

Sept. 11, Bridgemill Athletic Club There will be breakfast, lunch, a practice session, door prizes, swag bags and a silent auction. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Cherokee County first responders. https://golf2grow.com/kid-biz-expo

Sept. 11, 7 p.m., The Park at City Center, Woodstock To honor our first responders and to remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sept. 14, Woodstock Arts Event Green, 1156 Elm St. Don’t miss this opportunity to try tasty delights from some of the best restaurants in the area. Event is free, but you must buy tickets to forage. Ticket booths open at 4:30 p.m. For more information, http://tastewoodstock.com.

Luncheons are 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the third Friday of each month. $10 donation. https://vac-cherokeega.org Sept. 15: The Landings of Canton Hills, 1100 Reinhardt College Parkway Oct. 20: Merrill Gardens, 12730 Highway 92, Woodstock Nov. 17: The Retreat at Canton, 3333 E. Cherokee Drive

Sept. 15, Lake Arrowhead Yacht and Country Club Sponsored by the Kathy B. Davis Foundation, under the direction of Dave Davis, a state-certified Special Olympics golf coach. www.kbdfoundation.net/upcoming-events.

Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Cherokee Veterans Park Enjoy games, food, music and the coolest trucks in Canton for free at 7345 Cumming Highway. Quiet time for hearing sensitive 9:30-10 a.m. Contact Jessica Ascenzo, jnascenzo@cherokeega.com or 770-501-8002, to register your truck.

Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-noon, Cherokee County Senior Center The Cherokee County Master Gardeners propagated all the plants, shrubs and trees for this sale to assure they will grow in our climate. The center is at 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. www.facebook.com/cherokeemastergardeners, www.cherokeemastergardeners.com

Sept. 21 - Oct. 1, Jim. R. Miller Park, Marietta The fair features live music, free attractions and shows, farm animals, local entertainment, rides, food and more. www.northgeorgiastatefair.com

Sept. 22, 6-9 p.m., Woodstock City Church parking lot The outdoor event includes live music, face painting, cornhole, free food and special guests. Hosted by Hopedealers Worldwide and The ROCC (Recovery Organization of Cherokee County) to celebrate individuals in recovery from drugs and alcohol use. www.betherocc.org

Sept. 22, 7-9:30 p.m., the Woodstock Green The free community event features the Woody Harrelson movie “Champions” (PG-13). Details at www.circleoffriendsinc.org.

Sept. 23, 5-8 p.m., The Mill on Etowah Taste 25 wines, enjoy jazz music and mingle with wine importers and distributors. www.etowahmill.com/events

Sept. 23-24, 10 a.m., Etowah River Park The 39th annual arts and crafts festival will feature more than 150 vendors, local entertainers and more. Admission is $7. https://serviceleague.net/fundraisers/riverfest

Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m., Woodstock Amphitheatre Enjoy an evening with the Cobb New Horizons Concert Band at 101 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. For more information, visit https://cobbnewhorizonsband.com.