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Special Events

• Vision, the Drama Ministry of First Baptist Woodstock, will present “A Night of Carol Burnett,” a dessert theater, Sept. 12-13 at 7 p.m. in the church Chapel.  It will be an evening of fun and fellowship, with delicious desserts served during the intermission.  Tickets are $15, and may be obtained by calling the church at (770) 926.4428.

Fundraisers

ï Sixes Presbyterian Church, 2335 Sixes Road, Canton, will hold a children's consignment sale Sept. 5, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sept. 6, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Items include childrens clothing, shoes, toys, furniture, baby equipment and maternity clothing. For more information, contact Kori Thompson at ugadawg2022@yahoo.com.

ï Bascomb United Methodist Church, 2295 Bascomb Carmel Rd, Woodstock, will hold a craft fair Nov. 15 from 9 a.m.  to 3 p.m. Spaces are available for $25. For more information, contact Diane Williams at (770) 917-0119 or williams466581@bellsouth.net.

ï Canton First United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, will hold a children's consignment sale Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. For more info and seller information, contact Whitney Amos at whitneyhome@aol.com

ï Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock, will host its third annual Fall Fair Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The church is currently seeking crafters who would like to rent booth space. Applications and more information may be found at www.goodshepherdwoodstock.org or by calling  (770) 924-7286.  Applications are due by Sept. 2.

Classes/study groups

ï Hickory Flat United Methodist Church, 4056 East Cherokee Dr., Canton, offers a preparatory course for the GED test. Classes are free to anyone over 18 and the class duration depends on the individual’s needs and skills. For more information about times and dates of classes, call Ronnie Holbert at (770) 345-7060.

Fellowship groups

ïMoms in Touch is an interdenominational ministry made up of mothers who gather and pray for schools, the children and the teachers. For more information, call (770) 407-1665 or visit www.momsintouch.org.

Caregiving

ï Tender Hearts Caregivers  Group, a group specifically for caregivers, meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Hillside United  Methodist Church, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The group discusses available resources and topics related to caregiving and shares strategies to cope  with the demands of caregiving. For more information, call Robin Galloway at (770) 517-5899.

ï The Stephen Ministry, a Christian support group for people in a crisis, provides one-on-one, confidential, same gender emotional and spiritual care. Call (770) 924-4777, ext. 123 for more information.

Counseling

ï Healing Hearts Ministries offers confidential post-abortion counseling by telephone, e-mail or support group meetings. For more information or to find a counselor in your area, call (770) 712-7322, (678) 485-6147 or (770) 605-2550, or visit www.healinghearts.org. All calls completely confidential.

Interest groups

• The Cherokee County Right To Life Chapter meets on the first Tuesday of each month at New Covenant Bible Church, 1095 Scott Road, Canton.

Preschool

ï Antioch Christian Church, 3595 Sugar Pike Road, Canton, has openings for 2008-09 preschool for ages 6 months through age 4. For more information, call (770) 475-8553.

ï Allen Temple AME Church, 232 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, is now enrolling children ages 2 through 5 for classes Mondays-Fridays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call Lynn Waddy at (770) 926-6328.

ï Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1208 Rose Creek Drive, Woodstock, has openings for fall for 2- and 3-year-olds. For more information, call (770) 924-6534.

ï Woodstock Day School is now enrolling children ages 16 months through kindergarten for the 2008-09 school year. For more information, call (770) 926-8838.

ï Woodstock United Methodist Preschool is enrolling children age 18 months through pre-K for the 2008-09 school year. For more information, call (678) 232-3131.

ï Ralph Bunche Center currently is taking applications for the 2008-09 school year for children ages 3-4. For more information, call (770) 479-4744.

ï Heritage Presbyterian Preschool, 5323 Bells Ferry Road, is now enrolling for the 2008-09 school year. Classes are offered for children ages 2 through pre-K. For more information, call (770) 924-0268.

ï Union Hill United Methodist Church Preschool, 2000 A. J. Land Road, Canton, is registering children ages 2-4 for 2008-09.  For more information, call (678) 297-0550.

ï Waleska UMC Preschool, located on the campus of Reinhardt College, is now enrolling preschoolers for 2008-09. A curriculum for 2- and 3-year-olds is available. For more information, call (404) 493-1683 or e-mail dedereilly@comcast.net.

ï St. Michael the Archangel, 490 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, has openings in its preschool program for children ages 2-4. For more information, call (678) 213-1517.

ï Timothy Lutheran Church, 556 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, is now registering children ages 18 months through 5 years old for preschool. For more information, call (770) 928-2812.

ï Woodstock Presbyterian Church Preschool, 345 Arnold Mill Road, is registering for the 2008-09 school year for children ages 2-4 years. For more information, call (770) 926-4244.

ï Mt. Zion Baptist Preschool in Canton has openings in its four-day program for fall 2008. For more information, call (770) 479-8058.

ï Hopewell Preschool and Mother’s Morning Out program is currently enrolling children  for fall 2008. Schedules available are Mondays-Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (770) 345-0989.