🌱 An Internship For You + Etowah HS In The News + Health Screening

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening these days in Canton-Sixes. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• A new county internship opportunity for you.
• Etowah HS group wins with their PSA.
• On the importance of health screening.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Increasing cloudiness. High: 60 Low: 45.
• Sunday: Rain and a t-storm; chilly. High: 49 Low: 42.

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

1. If you're a college student looking for an internship this summer, the Cherokee County Community Development Agency may have an opportunity for you. The part-time internship is a paid position and the student will be helping to develop Cherokee County's Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. The perfect fit will be a graduate student pursuing a master's degree in public administration, planning, architecture or public policy and will have an interest in working with the local government. The intern will work up to 29 hours a week from roughly June 1 to August 11. Please see further details at the link, including information on applying. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
2. Student members of the Etowah High School's HOSA Future Health Professionals chapter won first place in the HOSA state competition this month. The team's win was for a public service announcement they created to highlight mental health awareness, which you can see here. They'll now head to the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Texas this summer to compete at the national level. They will be recognized for their win by the Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower in a future school board meeting. Congratulations team! (CCSD News)
3. Northside Cherokee has a very interesting and informative display this week at the hospital. To shed light on the need for colorectal cancer screening and in conjunction with National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the hospital is displaying a giant, walk-through colon showing various health conditions as you make your way through. It is suggested that anyone over the age of 45 should be screening for cancer regularly as part of their health routine. You can read more about the hospital's colorectal cancer program here. Be sure to talk to your primary care physician about any concerns and get your screening scheduled! (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
4. The deadline to apply for a Community Impact Grant from the Service League of Cherokee County is next week. The Service League will be awarding $30,000 in total to other local organizations that "work to remove barriers and enable children to grow, learn, and prosper..." If your idea or project is something you believe will help our local children, you can reach out via the Service League's website here. The deadline for applications is March 17. The winners will be notified by March 28. (Service League of Cherokee County via Facebook)
5. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding their weekly adoption event today and available animals are listed here. A QR code at the front door of the shelter will become active at a random time around 10 a.m., please scan the QR code to enter the "virtual line." The shelter adopts on a first come, first served basis, and animals can't be put on hold. The adoption fee includes their spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative and microchipping. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Canton-Sixes:

Today

• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Saturday Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The little ones will have fun with stories, games, crafts and lots of fun at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Yoga at the Library: for ages 17 and up, perfect for beginners. Certified yoga instructor Jigna Patel will lead. Please bring your own mat to the free class at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street in Woodstock. (11 a.m. - noon)
• Secret River Sounds, Healing Sound Immersion: bring a mat, a blanket, a pillow or whatever helps you be comfortable on the floor for the event at Horizon Healing Center, 182 North Street. (noon - 1:15 p.m.)
• Chalk/Clay Paint 101: you'll learn the basics about paints and finishes and create a small take-home project at M&M Mercantile, 225 Reformation Parkway. (1 - 5 p.m.)
• "Pint"wood Derby Race: music, the Care Mobile and the CHOA rehab car that you can touch and walk through. Registration includes a derby car, two drink tickets for Reformation Brewery and a tax-deductible donation. You can register here for the race at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway, though spectators are also welcome. (2 - 5 p.m.)
• LEGO Lab - Aliens, Cryptids & Ghosts, Oh My!: for all ages and skill levels, create and build with LEGOs. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the fun today at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (3 - 4 p.m.)
• French Revolution Tasting: a "battle of 5 French wines" at Fermented, 225 Reformation Parkway. (4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.)
• Rich Gunderlock: the artist is playing live at The Salty Mule, 169 S. Church Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Thomas Fountain, with Special Guests Will Tipton & Mary Kate Farmer: the artists will be playing live at the Canton Theatre, 171 East Main Street. (7 p.m.)
• Cherokee Warriors Championship Game: The Mill on Etowah will be the spot to catch the Warriors playing in the GHSA Class 7A Boys Basketball State Championship. Join your friends and neighbors to watch the game on the big screen on The Green at 225 Reformation Parkway. (7 p.m.)
• Chad Patterson: playing live at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway, Unit 103. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Trevor Startt: the artist will be live at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Boulevard. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Vincent's Birthday Party: Acoustic Soul will be playing live at 8 p.m., and there'll be birthday cake and champagne at C'est la Vie, 361 E. Main Street. (8 p.m.)
• Bone Daddys with Wendell Cox: playing live at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (9 p.m. - 1 a.m.)

Tomorrow

• Car-B-Que At The Flat: bring your gussied up car and enjoy the free car show at Old Country Place BBQ, 6764 Hickory Flat Highway. (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (noon - 3 p.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (noon - 3:30 p.m.)
• Juicebox Band - 90's Cover Band: playing live at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (2 - 5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Hello readers! I'm sorry about the mix-up in yesterday's newsletter. While I'm not quite sure what happened, or where the verbiage came from, it has been fixed online. Thank you to those that reached out to let us know about the glitch! Please always feel free to comment or shoot a message over with any suggestions, concerns or comments.
• Don't forget to "spring forward" on Sunday. Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend, and you'll now have one less hour in the day. Sleep well! (Fox News)
• History Cherokee: "Last Tuesday, we held a member-only showing of our brand new temporary exhibit "Life's a Stitch." Thank you to everyone who made history with us! Members of History Cherokee receive many perks and benefits, from free admission to the History Center to invites to exclusive events and discounts on educational programs." (History Cherokee via Facebook)
• Cherokee Youth Football Association: "The countdown is ON!! ⏰️ 5 days until registration opens for all of CYFA's programs!! 🏈 Football 📣 Sideline Cheerleading 🎀 Competition Cheerleading 🏈 Football Camp 📣 Cheer Camp Volunteer registration will open at a later date so stay tuned!" (Cherokee Youth Football Association via Facebook)
• Cherokee Chamber of Commerce: "‘Reel’ Opportunity Awaits at Fourth Annual Cherokee Film Summit next Thursday, March 16 from 5:00-9:00 pm. To purchase tickets or read speaker bios and panel descriptions, visit the website https://www.cherokeega.org/film-media. ..." (Cherokee Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Sequoyah Regional Library: "Day 2 of Sequoyah-Con is today. Join us at Gilmer County Library for a day full of gaming themed programs and activities. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.sequoyahregionalli... #SeqLib #GeorgiaLibraries..." (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)
• Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News: "Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services brought home four awards from the 2023 Northwest Georgia - Region 1 EMS Awards Banquet in Rome Thursday night." (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News: "The Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency is offering a free in-person SKYWARN Storm Spotter training class with other area EMA agencies at 6 p.m. March 31 in Cumming." (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)

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