{"id":1435,"date":"2024-09-19T01:53:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T01:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nice-cori.104-207-151-122.plesk.page\/?p=1435"},"modified":"2024-09-19T01:53:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T01:53:52","slug":"get-connecteda1clubs-and-organizations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aroundwoodstockmagazine.com\/get-connected\/clubs-and-organizations","title":{"rendered":"Clubs and Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Charitable Organizations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ahimsa House<\/strong><br \/>\nHelps victims of domestic violence 24-hours a day who need help getting their pets<br \/>\nto safety. 404-452-6248\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ahimsahouse.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ahimsahouse.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Angel House<\/strong><br \/>\nGirls Home is a residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency.<br \/>\n770-479-9555\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.angelhousega.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.angelhousega.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Anna Crawford Children\u2019s Center<\/strong><br \/>\nIs dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and protecting and serving children and families through prevention and intervention services. 678-504-6388 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeechildadvocates.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeechildadvocates.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Collins Dixon Foundation:<\/strong> Bend Your Knees, Inc.<br \/>\nRaises awareness and helps children with pediatric brain tumors.<br \/>\nContact: Bob Dixon, 678-922-1560.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bethany Place<\/strong><br \/>\nIs a transitional home for single women, unwed mothers.<br \/>\n770-479-9462\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bethanyplacehome.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bethanyplacehome.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CASA for Children<\/strong><br \/>\nPromotes the health and happiness of children impacted by abuse through programs that increase their safety and improve their educational, social and emotional functioning.<br \/>\n770-345-3274\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.casacherokee.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.casacherokee.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CCHS Thrift Store<\/strong><br \/>\nAccepts donations and sells used household items to raise money for Cherokee County Humane Society.\u00a0 5900 Bells Ferry Road, Acworth. 770-592-8072<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee Family Violence Center<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers emergency shelter and crisis intervention, affordable housing, education, support services.<br \/>\n770-479-1703, Spanish 770-720-7050 or 800-334-2836 option 2. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cfvc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cfvc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee Fellowship of Christian Athletes<\/strong><br \/>\nChallenges professional, college, high school, junior high and youth level coaches and athletes to use athletics to impact the world for Christ. Bill Queen: 404-441-3508\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeefca.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeefca.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS)<\/strong><br \/>\n770-928-5115 or admin@cchumanesociety.org <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cchumanesociety.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cchumanesociety.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee FOCUS<\/strong><br \/>\nWorks to improve the lives of children and families through collaborative programs and initiatives.<br \/>\nSonia Carruthers: 770-345-5483 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeefocus.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeefocus.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Senior Services<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers educational, social, leisure and recreational activities for senior citizens.<br \/>\n770-345-5312 or 770-345-5320 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeega.com\/senior-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeega.com\/senior-services<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Veterinary Care<\/strong><br \/>\nProvides professional veterinary care for pets whose owners have limited financial means.<br \/>\n678-640-3512 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.communityveterinarycare.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.communityveterinarycare.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Companion Animal Connection<\/strong><br \/>\n678-493-9847\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adoptapet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.adoptapet.com <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Everyday Angels<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers financial assistance for local families in need.<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:aaeverydayangels@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">aaeverydayangels@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feed My Lambs, Inc.<\/strong><br \/>\nProvides free Christian preschools in the U.S. and around the world.<br \/>\n770-795-9348\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:office@feedmylambs.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">office@feedmylambs.net<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.feedmylambs.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.feedmylambs.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Forever Fed<\/strong><br \/>\nIs a mobile food ministry that addresses physical hunger and hopelessness in North Georgia by providing meals and sharing the gospel.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.foreverfed.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.foreverfed.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Funds 4 Furry Friends<\/strong><br \/>\nHelps those in need with food, spay\/neuter and medical attention for their pets.<br \/>\nGina Jeter: 770-842-8893 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.funds4furryfriends.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.funds4furryfriends.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Georgia Animal Project<br \/>\n<\/strong>Based in Ball Ground, offers high quality, low cost spay and neuter services for dogs and cats throughout North Georgia. 770-704-PAWS (7297)\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theanimalproject.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.theanimalproject.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Give a Kid a Chance \u2013 Cherokee<\/strong><br \/>\nSponsors a yearly back-to-school bash, giving children in need filled backpacks to free haircuts.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.giveakidachance.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.giveakidachance.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Goshen Valley Boys Ranch<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers a home, care and counsel to young men in the DFCS system.<br \/>\n770-796-4618\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goshenvalley.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.goshenvalley.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Green Shelters America animal rescue group<\/strong><br \/>\n770-712-4077 or <a href=\"mailto:GreenSheltersAmerica@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">GreenSheltersAmerica@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.GreenSheltersAmeric.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.GreenSheltersAmeric.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Habitat for Humanity<\/strong> <strong>North Central Georgia<\/strong><br \/>\n770-587-9697\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.habitat-ncg.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.habitat-ncg.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>HopeQuest Ministry Group<\/strong><br \/>\nHelps people who struggle intensely with life dominating issues related to alcohol abuse, substance abuse and\/or sexual brokenness. 678-391-5950\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hqmg.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hqmg.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>HOPE Center<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers support for unplanned pregnancy.<br \/>\n770-924-0864 or <a href=\"mailto:info@hopectr.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@hopectr.com<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hopectr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.hopectr.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>HOPE Center \u2014 Seeds Thrift Store<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers men, women &#038; children\u2019s clothing, furniture &#038; other homegoods.<br \/>\n770-517-4450\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seedsthriftstore.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.seedsthriftstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Life Connection Ministries<\/strong><br \/>\nHelps empower and provide humanitarian relief in the form of wells and greenhouses to impoverished communities.\u00a0 Mission trips offered.<br \/>\nFlorine Russell: 678-234-1798. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lcm-ga.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lcm-ga.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Matthew E. Russell Foundation<\/strong><br \/>\nWorks to establish literacy and libraries in rural areas worldwide.<br \/>\nFlorine Russell: 678-234-1798.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mattrussell.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mattrussell.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MUST Ministries<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers groceries, hot meals, emergency shelter, supportive housing, clothing, employment services, summer lunch and more from five locations in eight counties, including the Canton office at 111 Brown Industrial Pkwy.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mustministries.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mustministries.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>National Alliance for Mental Illness<\/strong><br \/>\nIs the nation\u2019s largest grassroots organization in America working to build better lives for the millions affected by mental illness.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nami.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nami.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Never Alone Outreach<\/strong><br \/>\nProvides food and clothing assistance to Cherokee families in need.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.neveralone.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.neveralone.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Next Step Ministries<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers a therapeutic day program, Saturday respite, camps and special events for people with special needs.<br \/>\n770-592-1227<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nextstepministries.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.nextstepministries.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>North Georgia Pregnancy Center<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers help and care to young girls and women with an unplanned pregnancy or who need counseling.<br \/>\n706-253-6303\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ngapregnancy.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ngapregnancy.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Papa\u2019s Pantry<\/strong><br \/>\nIs a year-round local food ministry, which also includes the Masters Training Center to help individuals and families in crisis get back on their feet.<br \/>\nLynne Saunders: 770-591-4730\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.papaspantry.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.papaspantry.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pet Buddies Food Pantry<\/strong><br \/>\nHelps families in need by providing pet food, supplies, spaying and neutering, and education through community outreach programs.<br \/>\n678-310-9858\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.petbuddiesfoodpantry.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Safe Kids Cherokee County<\/strong><br \/>\nProvides free child safety seat inspections by appointment.<br \/>\n770-721-7808\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeesafekidscherokeecounty.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeesafekidscherokeecounty.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>SERV International<\/strong><br \/>\nOperates the House of Hope orphanage in Africa, sponsors a clean water program in Dominican Republic and meal distributions worldwide. Also offers mission trips.<br \/>\n770-516-1108 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.servone.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.servone.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Blue Ribbon Foundation<\/strong><br \/>\nFosters a national dialog toward finding the cause, cure and prevention of ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), fibromyalgia and Lyme disease.<br \/>\nTom Prior: 478-397-5542 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theblueribbonfoundation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.theblueribbonfoundation.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer Aging Council<\/strong><br \/>\nIs a nonprofit that helps raise funds for the seniors of Cherokee County. A list of current needs is available.<br \/>\n770-310-3474 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vac-cherokeega.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.vac-cherokeega.org<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Support Organizations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>AA Meetings<br \/>\n<\/strong>Canton Meets:\u00a0 9:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Monday at Canton First United Methodist,\u00a0930 Lower Scott Mill Road.<br \/>\nWoodstock Meets:\u00a0 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Hillside United Methodist, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aageorgia.org\/14c-meetings.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.aageorgia.org\/14c-meetings.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Al-Anon and Al-A-Teen<br \/>\n<\/strong>Canton Meets: 8 pm Thursday at St Clements Episcopal Church, 2795 Ridge Road.<br \/>\nWoodstock Meets: Tuesday Al-anon 7 pm Thursday Al-anon at Hillside United Methodist Church, Room 2208, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy.<br \/>\nReba: 770-516-3502<\/p>\n<p><strong>American Heart Association \u2013 Cherokee Division<br \/>\n<\/strong>678-385-2013<\/p>\n<p><strong>American Red Cross metro chapter<\/strong><br \/>\n770-428-2695<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caregivers Alzheimers Support Group<br \/>\n<\/strong>Meets: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of Every Other Month at Benton House of Woodstock, 3385 Trickum Rd.<br \/>\n678-494-4500 <a href=\"mailto:woodstockinfo@bentonhouse.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">woodstockinfo@bentonhouse.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrate Recovery<\/strong> is a Christ-centered recovery program for all types of habits, hurts and hangups.<br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Woodstock Church of the Nazarene.\u00a0 770-366-7515<br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Sixes United Methodist.\u00a0 770-345-7644\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sixesumc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sixesumc.org<\/a><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Ministry House. 678-459-2347\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.MinistryHouse.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.MinistryHouse.org<\/a><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at 411 Scott Mill Road, Canton. 678-764-8660\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.celebraterecovery.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.celebraterecovery.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Support Group<br \/>\n<\/strong>Provides support for people with autoimmune conditions.<br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 6:30 \u2013 8 pm second Thursday at New Light Baptist Church, 1716 New Light Rd, Holly Springs. Stacie Collett:\u00a0 404-402-0571, <a href=\"mailto:jhmom88@comcast.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">jhmom88@comcast.net<\/a> and Christy Stephenson 770-337-0294 <a href=\"mailto:christystephenson@msn.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">christystephenson@msn.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Special Olympics<br \/>\n<\/strong>Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeecountyspecialolympics.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee Christian Ministerial Association<\/strong><br \/>\nFor pastors and ministry leaders of all Christian denominations.<br \/>\nMeets: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. last Wednesday at Dayspring Church, 6835 Victory Drive, Woodstock.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeeministers.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeeministers.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Diabetes Support Group<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 9:30 and 11 a.m. third Tuesday at Emeritus Assisted Living, 756 Neese Road, Woodstock. Linda Watson: 770-793-7818<\/p>\n<p><b>Georgia Canines for Independence<br \/>\n<\/b>404-824-4637 <a href=\"mailto:gcidogs@aol.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">gcidogs@aol.com<\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gcidogs.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gcidogs.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grace Valley Ministries<\/strong><br \/>\nConnects pastors by offering small group meetings, free counseling and a place to retreat.<br \/>\n727-251-7690, <a href=\"mailto:info@gracevalleyministries.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@gracevalleyministries.org<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gracevalleyministries.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.gracevalleyministries.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grandparents Raising GRANDchildren<br \/>\n<\/strong>Meets:\u00a0 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta (nursery available).<br \/>\nJeannie: 770-919-9275<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hearing Loss Association of America<\/strong><br \/>\nNW Metro Atlanta Chapter for people with hearing loss looking for support and resources, holds free and informative quarterly meetings at the Senior Center on Arnold Mill Road.\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">nwmetroatlantahlaa@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>La Leche League of South Cherokee<br \/>\n<\/strong>Meets: 10 a.m. first Tuesday and 7 p.m. third Tuesday at Bascomb United Methodist Church.<br \/>\nMarguerite: 678-315-7686 or Megan: 770-517-0191<\/p>\n<p><strong>MOMS Club of Woodstock-TowneLake<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">momsclubofwoodstocktl@gmail.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sites.google.com\/site\/momscluboftownelakewoodstock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sites.google.com\/site\/momscluboftownelakewoodstock<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MOPS \u2014 Mothers of Preschoolers (birth \u2014 K)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Meets:\u00a0 9:30 a.m. second and fourth Mondays at Hillside UMC, 4474 Towne Lake Pkwy.<br \/>\n770-924-4777<\/p>\n<p><b>PFLAG<\/b><br \/>\nProvides support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people and their parents, families and friends. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (currently via Zoom). <a href=\"mailto:pflagwoodstock@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pflagwoodstock@gmail.com<\/a>. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, @pflagwoodstock.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unlimited Possibilities<br \/>\n<\/strong>support group for stroke and brain injury survivors.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Meets:\u00a0 7 p.m. first Tuesday of each month at Kennestone Outpatient Rehab Center.<br \/>\nKelly: 678-677-2589<\/p>\n<h2>Business Organizations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cherokee Business Network<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 7:45 a.m. every Wednesday at Chick-fil-A, 9728 Highway 92, Woodstock.<br \/>\nMarci Zied: 770-345-8687<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets: Various times during the year see schedule on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeechamber.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeechamber.com<\/a><br \/>\n770-345-0400 Gini Minzelle: <a href=\"mailto:Gini@CherokeeChamber.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gini@CherokeeChamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee Toastmasters Club<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets: virtually noon-1:15 p.m. every Wednesday. Meeting details are on their website.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeetoastmasters.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeetoastmasters.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Joy of Connecting Networking for Women<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 Various times and locations.<br \/>\nEdeline Dryden\u00a0678-789-6158\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.xperienceconnections.com\/spotlight\/woodstock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.xperienceconnections.com\/spotlight\/woodstock\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Main Street Woodstock<br \/>\n<\/b> Meets:\u00a0 8 a.m. last Friday of every month at 8534 Main St. at City Center<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainstreetwoodstock.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mainstreetwoodstock.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Southeast Cherokee Business Networking<br \/>\n<\/b> Meets:\u00a0 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Frosty Frog Creamery, 6205 Hickory Flat Hwy., #112, Canton<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.secbn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.secbn.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Towne Lake Business Association<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 12:30 p.m. third Tuesday at The Grille at Towne Lake Hills.<br \/>\n678-389-3887\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tlba.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tlba.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Towne Lake PowerCore Team<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 7-8:30 a.m.\u00a0 every Friday at Freight Kitchen &#038; Tap, 251 E. Main St., Woodstock.<br \/>\nWendy 404-816-3377\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.powercore.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.powercore.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Women of Woodstock<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Wednesday at The Grille at Towne Lake Hills.<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:info@womenofwoodstock.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@womenofwoodstock.com<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.womenofwoodstock.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.womenofwoodstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Woodstock PowerCore Team<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets: 7 a.m. on Thursdays at The Grille at Towne Lake Hills<br \/>\nMarc Replogle 770-952-5000 ext. 20.<\/p>\n<h2>Veterans Service Organizations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>American Legion Post 316<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets: 7 p.m. third Thursdays at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road.<br \/>\nIrma Martin, 678-662-2366<\/p>\n<p><strong>Woodstock VFW Post 10683<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets: 7 p.m. second Tuesday at Woodstock Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road.<br \/>\nAndrew Yrabedra 404-663-4663<\/p>\n<h2>Civic, County Organizations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>AARP Woodstock Chapter<br \/>\n<\/strong>Is for anyone age 50 and older.<br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 11:30 a.m. second Tuesdays at Tuscany. Lunch is $15.<br \/>\nRich\u00a0 770-926-1944<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canton-Cherokee TRIAD\/S.A.L.T.<\/strong> (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together)<br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 8:30 a.m. first Tuesday at G.Cecil Pruitt YMCA in Canton (Hall of Fame Room).<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.saltcherokee.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.saltcherokee.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Historical Society<\/strong><br \/>\n770-345-3288\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rockbarn.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.rockbarn.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Citizen Oversight and Education<\/strong><br \/>\n678-520-2236\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:citizenoversighteducation@yahoo.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">citizenoversighteducation@yahoo.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Jewish Havurah (Friends)<\/strong><br \/>\nA group of Jewish people who meet for Jewish holidays, special Jewish events and Shabbat dinners.<br \/>\nMarcie Zied\u00a0 770-345-8687<\/p>\n<p><strong>Junior Service League of Woodstock<\/strong><br \/>\n770-592-3535\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jslwoodstock.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.jslwoodstock.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pilot Club of Cherokee County<\/strong><br \/>\nMeet:\u00a0 6: 30 p.m. second Mondays at IHOP on Highway 20,\u00a0 Lynda Goodwin, 770-393-1766 or <a href=\"mailto:Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lynda@edgoodwinassociates.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pilotinternational.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pilotinternational.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rotary Club of Cherokee County<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at IHOP on Highway 92<br \/>\n770-480-4179<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rotary Club of Towne Lake<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 Noon Thursdays at Featherstone\u2019s Grille at 1003 Towne Lake Hills E., Woodstock<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.townelakerotary.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.townelakerotary.com <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rotary Club of Woodstock<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at IHOP on Highway 92<br \/>\n678-428-6514<\/p>\n<p><strong>Service League of Cherokee County<\/strong><br \/>\n770-704-5991\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.serviceleague.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.serviceleague.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>South Cherokee Optimist Club<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 7:30 a.m. every Friday at The Grille at Towne Lake Hills.<br \/>\n770-926-3522<\/p>\n<p><strong>Towne Lake Optimist Club<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 7:30 a.m. Fridays at Eagle Watch Golf Club.<br \/>\n404-557-2218\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.townelakeoptimists.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.townelakeoptimists.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Woodstock Jaycees<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 7 p.m. first Tuesday and third Thursday at 216 Rope Mill Road.<br \/>\n770-926-8336<\/p>\n<p><strong>Woodstock Lions Club<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.<br \/>\nContact:\u00a0 770-906-2958<\/p>\n<p><strong>Woodstock Preservation Group<\/strong><br \/>\n<a class=\"m_-2849289432158472132gmail-m_6643212236032758012fl m_-2849289432158472132gmail-m_6643212236032758012r-izWSSvKfxkCk\" title=\"Call via Hangouts\">770-924-0406<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/preservationwoodstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/preservationwoodstock.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Political Organizations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Democratic Party<br \/>\n<\/strong>Meets:\u00a0 7 p.m. second Thursday at Holly Springs Train Depot, 164 Hickory Road, Holly Springs<br \/>\n770-345-3489\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeedemocrats.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeedemocrats.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Libertarians<br \/>\n<\/strong>Meets:\u00a0 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday at the Cherokee County Board of Realtors Training Center, 1600 River Park Blvd., Suite 104, Woodstock.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeelp.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeelp.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Republican Party<br \/>\n<\/strong>P.O. Box 1267, Woodstock<br \/>\n678-882-0915 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeecounty.gop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeecounty.gop<\/a><br \/>\nContact us to verify meetings, time and locations. Follow us on Facebook and twitter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Republican Women<br \/>\n<\/strong>Affiliated with The Georgia Federation of Republican Women Meets: Monthly in Woodstock\/Canton.<br \/>\n770-592-7811 or <a href=\"mailto:jkconkey@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">jkconkey@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grassroots Conservatives of Cherokee<br \/>\n<\/strong>Meets:\u00a0 7- 9 a.m. Fridays at the Chick-Fil-A on 951 Ridgewalk Parkway, Woodstock by the Outlet Mall.<br \/>\nBill Dewrell 770-294-0922<\/p>\n<p><strong>Republican Women of Cherokee County<br \/>\n<\/strong>678-520-2236\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rwccga.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> www.rwccga.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Recreation and Hobbies<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Allatoona Gold Panners<\/strong><br \/>\nPeriodic events, outings<br \/>\nRob Kelly\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:rrkelly@bellsouth.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rrkelly@bellsouth.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee Amateur Radio Society<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 10 a.m. on the second Saturday at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeehams.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeehams.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee Community Chorale<br \/>\n<\/strong> 678-439-8625\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeechorale.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> www.cherokeechorale.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Arts Center<\/strong><br \/>\n94 North St., Canton.<br \/>\n770-704-6244\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.CherokeeArts.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.CherokeeArts.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Master Gardeners<\/strong><br \/>\n770-721-7803\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caes.uga.edu\/extension\/cherokee\/mastergardeners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.caes.uga.edu\/extension\/cherokee\/mastergardeners<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee Photography Club<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeepc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeepc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee County Saddle Club<\/strong><br \/>\nHosts monthly meetings and group rides.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeesaddleclub.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nwww.cherokeesaddleclub.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee Hockey In Line League (CHILL)<\/strong> roller hockey.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeehockey.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeehockey.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee Music Teachers Association<\/strong><br \/>\nLinda Lokey\u00a0 770-720-1701\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeemta.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeemta.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Cherokee Senior Softball Association<br \/>\n<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.seniorsoftball.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.seniorsoftball.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee Soccer Association<br \/>\n<\/strong>\u00a0770-704-0187\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.csaimpact.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.csaimpact.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Association<br \/>\n<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeelacrosse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeelacrosse.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Christian Authors Guild<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 7-9 p.m. first and third Monday at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship, 6409 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.christianauthorsguild.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.christianauthorsguild.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Firestorm Robotics<\/b>, a FIRST Robotics Competition Team for high school students in Etowah, Woodstock and River Ridge zones. Meets Wednesdays and Saturdays at Cherokee Makerspace, 6436 Highway 92, Suite 100, Acworth, 30102.\u00a0678-247-1972.\u00a0<a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/firestormrobotics.org\/&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1570104993521000&#038;usg=AFQjCNE7-fletx3T74EVEryEi0hPG14b3w\" href=\"http:\/\/firestormrobotics.org\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">firestormrobotics.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kingdom Riders<\/strong><br \/>\nIs a forming chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Canton.<br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 8 a.m. fourth Saturdays at Family Tradition restaurant in Hickory Flat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Les Marmitons<br \/>\n<\/strong>For men interested in culinary arts.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lesmarmitons.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lesmarmitons.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wildlife Action, Inc.<\/strong><br \/>\nIs a conservation organization on Allatoona Lake at 2075 Kellogg Creek Road, Acworth.<br \/>\n770-924-7464\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.wildlifeactiongeorgia.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sons of the American Revolution \u2013 Cherokee<\/strong><br \/>\nMeets:\u00a0 7 p.m. second Tuesdays at the Rock Barn, 638 Marietta Hwy., Canton.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cherokeechapter.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cherokeechapter.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>William G. Long Senior Center<\/strong><br \/>\nOffers activities for seniors at 223 Arnold Mill Road in Woodstock.<br \/>\n678-445-6518<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Charitable Organizations Ahimsa House Helps victims of domestic violence 24-hours a day who need help getting their pets to safety. 404-452-6248\u00a0 www.ahimsahouse.org Angel House Girls Home is a residential facility to help girls ages 12-18 learn self-sufficiency. 770-479-9555\u00a0 www.angelhousega.com Anna Crawford Children\u2019s Center Is dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect, and protecting and serving [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1435","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aroundwoodstockmagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1435","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aroundwoodstockmagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aroundwoodstockmagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aroundwoodstockmagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aroundwoodstockmagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1435"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/aroundwoodstockmagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1435\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aroundwoodstockmagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1435"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}