🌱 Canton Is Getting A New Art Studio + Farmers Market Vendors Wanted

Hi all. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• A new art studio is coming to Downtown Canton!
• Vendor applications are open for the farmers market.
• The Board of Commissioners meets this evening.

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Mostly cloudy, a shower; mild. High: 70 Low: 58.

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Here are the top four stories today in Canton-Sixes:

1. A new collaborative art studio will be opening this summer in Downtown Canton. Local Color Studio will be a co-working space for artists, like Made Mercantile in Woodstock, and will be located in the basement level of 210 E. Main Street with an entrance on North Street. Former Cherokee High School art teacher Shanna Coulter has planned the 6,200 square foot space to house a ceramics studio, classroom space and at least 11 private studio spaces with 24/7 access for lease. The classes offered at the studio will include painting, drawing, ceramics, collage and mixed media, and the studio will work on a membership system. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The Canton Farmers Market season begins on June 3, and they're accepting vendor applications now! Vendors offering farm fresh produce, baked goods, food specialty items, fresh garden flowers, bedding plants, shrubs and herbs are welcome to apply for a vendor spot, and all products must be grown or produced in Georgia and by the vendor applying. You can find the official rules and acceptable vendors here, and the market will be in Brown Park, between the Cherokee County History Museum and the Canton Police Department each Saturday from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., rain or shine. (Canton Government and Canton Farmers Market via Facebook)
3. The Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting is taking place this evening, and the packed agenda shows time for a public hearing on the allowance of motorized carts in the Bradshaw Estates neighborhood. If you'd like to attend, visitors are welcome to board meetings, and you can find the official Rules of Procedure here clarifying how and when the public can address the board. There are also going to be quarterly awards handed out by the Sheriff's Office. The Board is going to be considering the purchase of vehicles for Cherokee Recreation & Parks and the Sheriff's Office, an agreement on renovations and additions to Fire Station 18 and the purchase of acreage on East Cherokee Drive to use in the future for a park, among many other items. The meeting will be held at the Cherokee County Admin Complex at 1130 Bluffs Parkway. (Cherokee County)
4. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office offers a wonderful service in their "RUOK" program. The program is designed to provide check-ins for the elderly, handicapped and homebound people of the county. On each day, at the time requested by the subscriber, someone from the Sheriff's Office will call to verify that the person is okay. In cases where after repeated attempts, no one answers the phone, a deputy will go in person to the home to check on their wellbeing. If you're interested in this service for yourself or loved one, there's more information and a couple required forms at the link. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Farm Bureau Storytime - Birds: for children of all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn about birds, make bird feeders and more during the special storytime at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to everyone at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• American Red Cross Community Blood Drive: donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card and will be entered to win a trip to Florida for two. You can make an appointment here for the blood drive at the Canton United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scot Mill Road. (1 - 6 p.m.)
• Mardi Gras Stroller Parade: everyone must register for the parade here and will be asked for a description of their design to ensure it is safe and appropriate. The parade will be held at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (3 - 4 p.m.)
• Rose Creek Memory Lab Open House: take in a short presentation and a demonstration of the new memory lab equipment at the library, located at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. You can register here. (5:45 - 6:45 p.m.)
• Yoga 101, Six Week Foundational Series: great for all skill levels. Practice proper alignment, poses and postures to ensure a safe and confident Yoga journey at Horizon Healing Center, 182 North Street. (6 - 7 p.m.)
• Zip-Tie Jewelry: for teens, create jewelry using zip-ties. All materials will be provided for the crafting session at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Open Gym: open to everyone at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
• How to Write Historic Fiction - The 12 Steps to Successful Writing with William Walsh: hear the award-winning poet and novelist speak about his methods and tips for historical writing. The free event will be held at the Cherokee County History Center, 221 East Marietta Street. (7 - 8 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: join the fun with Lights Up! Entertainment at Reformation Brewery, 225 Reformation Parkway. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Mardi Gras Party: if you wear Mardi Gras-themed clothing, you'll get a free gift tonight at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• For all the cardio fans out there, Cherokee Recreation & Parks offers a mid- to high-intensity Cardio Bootcamp class that's perfect for all ages and all fitness levels. Their March Bootcamp starts up on March 1 at The Buzz, located at 7345 Cumming Highway, and includes strength training with cardio intervals. The classes are every Monday and Wednesday, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. You can register here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• A Night Hike is coming up on March 3 at Lewis Park, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. The evening hike is around 1.5 miles long and it's brought to you by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. Snacks and water will be provided and all ages are welcome, though minors must be accompanied by an adult. You can register here, and you can reach out to Adam Fussell at cafussell@cherokeega.com for more information. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services: "25 recruits began fire school this morning at the Cherokee County Fire Training Complex. They will spend the next 14 weeks becoming certified in Firefighter I & II, hazardous materials operations, vehicle extrication, flammable liquids fire control, and pressurized container fire control..." (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "Thank you to all of those of you who fell in love ❤️ with a new 🐾 pet this weekend. There were some great adoptions on Saturday!! We have a few pets who still didn’t find their forever family. We don’t want them to miss out on a 🏠 ❤️ 🏠 so all of these pets will still be available to adopt for FREE until FRIDAY FEB 24th" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• YMCA of Cherokee County: "Try the Y free in February - plus, we'll waive your joining fee if you become a member. Visit ymcaatlanta.org for more details." (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)

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