🌱 County Events + Construction Updates + Easter Eggstravaganza Today

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including:

• Try something new with Cherokee Recreation & Parks.
• There are Easter events aplenty here in town.
• Today is the Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt!

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Breezy; a morning t-storm. High: 79 Low: 42.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High: 69 Low: 48.

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

1. Cherokee Recreation & Parks has some of the most unique and fun classes, events and activities around. If you've ever thought about giving log rolling a shot, the department even has KeyLog Logrolling classes that will teach the sport to those ages 6 and up. The first class will be happening on April 4, registration for the class closes out tonight at 9 p.m. The next class is on April 6, and registration for that one closes on April 5 at 9 p.m. Both classes will meet at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, located at 1200 WellStar Way. If you have any questions, you can contact Amanda Lane at aclane@cherokeega.com. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
2. Another great event coming out of Recreation & Parks, the EGGS-traordinary Spring Extravaganza is happening on April 8. There will be an egg hunt for ages 0 - 3 outside at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, and there are several time slots for the Underwater Egg Hunt for ages 4 - 12. The Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt will be taking place first, starting at 12:45 p.m., and it's for all ages. On top of all the egg hunting fun, there will also be inflatables, face painting, crafts, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. You can sign up at the link, registration for the event will close on April 7 at 5 p.m. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
3. If you'd like to squeeze in some more egg hunting this season, it's time for the Northside Hospital Foundation Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt. The event is today and will run from 1 - 3 p.m. at Etowah River Park, located at 600 Brown Industrial Parkway. There will be a petting zoo, carnival games, Easter egg hunts, snacks, music and more. The activities, snacks and pictures with the Easter Bunny are free, and there are souvenir t-shirts available for $10 each. Monetary donations can be made online or in-person at the event and those made online during registration will benefit the Special Care Nursery babies at Northside Hospital-Cherokee. Eventgoers are encouraged to bring donations of diapers, wipes and baby food for MUST Ministries in Cherokee. There will be donation bins at the event, but please no glass bottles or jars. Please see the listing for egg hunt times, they are grouped by age. (Canton GA Events)
4. This is the last week to participate in the "Some Bunny Special" donation drive. It's a wonderful way for us to help those less fortunate celebrate Easter this year. To donate, you can bring fully stocked Easter baskets, homemade or purchased, over to one of three collection locations until April 7. Donation locations are the Aquatic Center at 1200 WellStar Way in Canton, The Buzz at 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton and the WREC at 7545 Main Street, Building 200 in Woodstock. You can see some great basket content suggestions at the link. (Cherokee County Communications Division)

Today and tomorrow in Canton-Sixes:

Today

• Watercolor Class with Joy Lyons: for those new to painting or getting back into it after some time, create a painting from beginning to end. All materials will be provided, and the class will be held at 305 Red Gate Lane. (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• April Fools' Plant Swap & Sale: head over to The Green at The Mill on Etowah today for a vendor pop up market presented by Plant Daddies ATL. If you'd like to bring plants to trade, there will be an area specifically for those trades. The Green is at 225 Reformation Parkway. (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
• Final Four on the Big Screen: The Mill on Etowah will be the place to catch basketball on the big screen. FL Atlantic vs. San Diego will start at 6:09 p.m. and Miami FL vs. UConn will start at 8:49 p.m. The watch party will be at 225 Reformation Parkway. (6 p.m.)
• Barefoot Geno: take in the live music tonight at The Salty Mule, 169 S. Church Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Marty Manous: the artist will be live tonight at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway, Unit 103. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Chuck Martin and the Line-Up: catch the live music at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (9 p.m. - 1 a.m.)

Tomorrow

• Braves Game on the Big Screen: head over to The Mill on Etowah, located at 225 Reformation Parkway, for a watch party. (1:05 - 4:30 p.m.)
• DIY Spring Wreath & Bunny Pillow Workshop: create a wreath and a bunny pillow, all materials will be provided. If you have scissors and a glue gun, please bring them, and you can also bring along your own fabric and embellishments if you wish. The class will be held at THRIVE Coworking, 225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 200. (1:30 - 3:30 p.m.)
• Bike Night: join your friends, neighbors and family every Sunday for a family-friendly Bike Night at Canton Icehouse. Children eat free, and there will be live music with STAGGR, too. Head over with your bike, Canton Icehouse is located at 150 Keith Drive. (4 - 7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee Sheriff's Office made a post on their Facebook page recently about a scam going on. The Sheriff says if anyone approaches you offering driveway paving services, it is probably a scam. If this happens, please reach out to the Sheriff's Office using 9-1-1. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Reminder: starting on April 3, repaving will begin in 10 subdivisions around the county. Expect traffic and/or detours as the paving moves through the Orange Shoals, North Lake, Tamarack, Crabapple Springs, Westridge, Copper Creek, Emerald Forest, Towne Lake Hills North, BridgeMill and Kingston Square neighborhoods. The 2023 Resurfacing Project is expected to finish up in the fall, and construction hours will be Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services: "Congratulations to Brody Miller and Bradley Hough for their recent promotions to the rank of Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO). We wish them continued success in their careers and want to thank them for their commitment to CCFES..." (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "We're not fooling! All pets are FREE TO ADOPT for ONE DAY ONLY! Tomorrow April 1, 2023 10am-5pm #FreePetAdoptions #Firstcomefirstserve #OnedayOnly #Notanaprilfoolsjoke All available pet information will be here: http://www.adoptapet.com/shelt..." (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Cherokee Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations to Pedal Punk Atl for their ribbon cutting ceremony! For more information or to schedule a ride, check out their website pedalpunkatl.com!" (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Clerk of Courts Cherokee County Georgia: "We are expecting an increase in traffic for passports next week due to Spring Break. We strongly encourage scheduling an appointment. Please contact 678-493-6529 to schedule your appointments!" (Clerk of Courts Cherokee County Georgia via Facebook)
• City of Canton GA: "Special Notice: Road Closure. The Ash Street Connector will be closed for a period of up to two weeks starting April 4, 2023. This closure will allow the developer to install a 24" storm sewer across the roadway...." (City of Canton GA via Facebook)

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