🌱 It's Farmers Market Season + Public Input Meeting + Upcoming Events

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Canton-Sixes. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• Can you help the Canton PD?
• The Spring Merry Market is back!
• Local produce, fresh and ready for you.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 43.

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

1. The Canton Police Department is asking for help in identifying women seen on surveillance video during an alleged shoplifting incident on April 7. From the image, which you can see at the link, the females appear to be white with long brown hair, dressed in graphic t-shirts and each pushing strollers. The incident took place at Palmetto Moon in Canton. If you have any information about the women or the incident, please reach out to Detective Tom Priest at the Canton PD at 770-720-4883. (Canton PD via Facebook)
2. Vendor registration for Canton First United Methodist Church's Spring Merry Market is open. The market is a craft fair and bazaar perfect for Mother's Day. There will be vendors, food trucks, music and much more, and proceeds will benefit Canton First UMC Preschool Ministry. You can apply to be a vendor here or by calling 770-479-2502, registration is open through this Friday. The church is located at 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, and the market will be held on May 13, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the lower parking lot. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
3. We all love our fresh, local produce, so it's a good thing it's farmers market season in Georgia! The Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News put together a compilation of the markets around the area, and most are right here in our county. Here in town, the Farmers Market at River Church is open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 2335 Sixes Road. The Mill on Etowah is holding their Tuesday Market at The Mill every Tuesday from 3 - 7 p.m. at 225 Reformation Parkway. The Canton Farmers Market, at 251 E. Marietta Street, is opening up on June 3, and it will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. And in neighboring Woodstock, there's the Farm. Fresh. Market. every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. - noon. The Woodstock market opens up on April 22 and will be held on Market Street each week. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
4. It's time to share your thoughts on the Comprehensive Plan update. Tonight, from 6 - 7 p.m., the county is holding a community meeting to receive our feedback on the document draft that was released yesterday. If you haven't had time to review yet, you can find the draft on the official Comprehensive Plan website until April 28. The plan outlines the county's future growth, development, investment and land use changes, and the final draft will be submitted to the Atlanta Regional Commission for review in May, with an expectation to receive word back after the summer. Tonight's meeting will be held at the Northside Cherokee Conference Center, located at 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton. (Free: Cherokee County Communications Department and Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
• 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.)
• River Church Farmers Market: don't forget to grab your fresh produce and crafty goods at the market today and every Tuesday. The church is located at 2335 Sixes Road. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Family 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.)
• Tuesday Market at The Mill: head over to The Green for fresh produce, meats, oils, seafood and much more at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (3 - 7 p.m.)
• Rock Wall Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to climb. (5 - 8 p.m.)
• Community Yoga: the free class is open to all fitness levels and takes place every Monday morning and Tuesday evening. Please bring your own mat. You can sign up at the link for the class at The WREC, 7545 Main Street, Building 200 in Woodstock. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Music Bingo with Casey Krevinghaus: at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: join the fun with Lights Up! Entertainment at Reformation Brewery, 225 Reformation Parkway. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: every Tuesday and Thursday at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (8 p.m. - midnight)

From my notebook:

• To thank the amazing dispatchers of Cherokee County E 9-1-1 and in honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, you can adopt a dispatcher! You won't get to bring them home, but you will get to show them how much the whole community appreciates what they do all day, every day. If you'd like to participate, please reach out to Linda Miller at lrmiller@cherokeega.com. There are still a few dispatchers left. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• The ribbon cutting ceremony for the "It's a Vibe" mural is scheduled for this Thursday, from 5 - 7 p.m. Head over to check out the new art piece by Lauren Stumberg, the address is 110 Academy Street. (Canton City Calendar)
• If saving someone's life has been on your to-do list, this is your week! There are several American Red Cross Community Blood Drives this week, and donors will receive an exclusive Red Cross and Peanuts Joe Cool t-shirt while supplies last. You can make an appointment for any area Red Cross drive here.
  • Friday: Hickory Flat Fellowship Church, 5301 Hickory Flat Highway in Canton (11 a.m.)
  • Friday: WellStar Cherokee Health Park, 1120 WellStar Way in Canton (10 a.m.)
  • Friday: R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton (11 a.m.)
  • Saturday: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1208 Rose Creek Drive (8 a.m.)
• Tennis lessons over at Cherokee Recreation & Parks start back up on Monday, April 17. There are lessons for all age groups and skill levels, and they will be held behind The Buzz at Cherokee Veterans Park, at 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. You can click here to see class age groups, meeting dates and to sign up. Registration closes this Saturday at 8 p.m. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• The March for Babies 1K walk is happening this Saturday at Etowah River Park, located at 600 Brown Industrial Parkway. The walk will also feature "Baby Town," an interactive area fun for the family. You can sign up here, you can choose to join a team if you'd like, and registration on the day of the walk is at 7 a.m. (Canton City Calendar)
• Reminder: Canton's Peace, Love & Recycle event will be held at the Public Works building, at 2525 Ridge Road this Saturday. You must be a Canton resident, and please bring help to unload any large items. The containers you bring your items in will not be returned, so make sure to pack your recyclables in disposable containers or boxes. The event will run from 7 a.m. - noon. Important guidelines and information can be found at the link. (Canton Events)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance:

• Cherokee Recreation & Parks
  • Saturday: Garland Mountain Day Hike - the hike will be at the Garland Mountain Horse and Hiking Trails, approximately 4 miles. All ages are welcome, though minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration closes on Thursday at 5 p.m. (10 a.m. - noon)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Thursday: Throw and Grow, DIY Adult Seed Bombs - for ages 14 and up, learn about the library and create a seed bomb. You can register here for the event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Adult Art Night - for adults of all skill levels, paint a cherry blossom tree. All materials will be provided, you can register here for the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Beau the Reading Dog - your child can read to Beau as part of the Caring Paws Reading Education Assistance Dogs program. You can register here for the event at the Woodstock Library. (10 - 11 a.m.)
  • Saturday: Dungeon & Dragons - the monthly, recurring Dungeons & Dragons campaign is for all ages and will be held at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. You can register here, but please note, the program may be too advanced for the younger set. (2 - 5 p.m.)
• Other
  • Friday: Georgia Defensive Carry Course - for ages 14 and up, learn the state's self-defense laws, where and when you can carry, handgun basics, crisis training and more. The class offered by Focused Fire Training will take place at the Comfort Inn and Suites, 713 Transit Avenue. (6 - 9 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Goat Yoga - enjoy yoga on The Green with Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary. There are still tickets available as of now, you can grab yours here. (11 a.m. - noon)
  • Saturday: Georgia Players Guild presents "Champions - The Music of Queen" - you can grab your tickets here for the performance at the Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main Street. (8:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services: "CCFES had the pleasure of cooking breakfast for our dispatchers this morning for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. We're thankful for all they do!" (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

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