🌱 Kid Biz Expo Is Here + School District News + Weekend Events

Hi all. I'm here right on time with your weekend edition of the Canton-Sixes Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local news you need to know right now, including updates on...

• The Kid Biz Expo is at The Mill this weekend.
• Join a golf tournament for a good cause.
• This weekend's events around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Not as warm. High: 71 Low: 43.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 66 Low: 44.

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

1. The Kid Biz Expo is coming to Canton Sunday. The event will run from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and will feature 60 child vendors ready to show you their products. Empowered Youth Entrepreneurs, LLC, created the Kid Biz Expo to give children a path towards success. Through the 501(c)(3) organization, children participate in workshops that include inventory, budgeting, marketing and sales. The Mill is located at 225 Reformation Parkway in Canton. (Kid Biz Expo via Facebook)
2. The Cherokee Family Violence Center is holding a Sunday Funday TopGolf Tournament on June 4, raising funds to help the center provide housing, shelter, education, financial planning and support services for women and families impacted by domestic violence. There will be a silent auction, raffle prizes, guests of honor, drinks, dinner, music and dancing and, of course, golf. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, you can grab your tickets at the link. If you'd prefer to make a donation online, you can do so here. The event will be held at TopGolf, 10900 Westside Parkway in Alpharetta. (Cherokee Family Violence Center)
3. There's some movement going on in the Cherokee County School District, with quite a few retirements, promotions and assignments announced this week. The executive director of administrative leadership for elementary schools, Kerry Martin, is retiring after a 33-year career in education. Moving into the role is Cherokee High School principal Rodney Larrotta, who previously served as principal at Hasty Elementary and a teacher and coach at Woodstock High. To fill Larrotta's vacant position, Andy Hall will be the principal at Cherokee High School in the upcoming school year. Hall most recently served as principal of the ACTIVE Academies campus in Canton, which houses ACE Academy, Cherokee College & Career Academy, i-Grad Virtual Academy and Transition Academy. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
4. School Board Member Robert Rechsteiner and the derogatory comments he allegedly made during a wrestling convention in Los Angeles have come back to the forefront. It's almost been a month with no word from the Cherokee County School District, Rechsteiner or the board, but at Thursday's meeting, parents wanted to know the board's plan and response to the matter. Rechsteiner is accused calling Gisele Shaw, a trans pro wrestler, a "man," "piece of trash," "filth" and making other hateful comments. Parents at the board meeting had several sound ideas about what should happen, one suggesting a hearing to determine if Rechsteiner should be found in violation of the board's code of ethics. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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Today and tomorrow in Canton-Sixes:

Today

• German Shepherd Dog Club Show: if you love dogs, and who doesn't, head over to Etowah River Park for the dog shows. There will be two shows each day, judging against the AKC standard for build, behavior and movement. The park is at 600 Brown Industrial Parkway. (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Cherokee Charter Academy Job Fair: the school is looking for paraprofessionals and elementary, middle school and special education teachers, the job fair is at the school, 2126 Sixes Road. (9 a.m. - noon)
• BridgeMill Community Yard Sale: there are a lot of stops to make in the neighborhood, head over early to make sure you get prime pickings! You can find the sales by zeroing your GPS on BridgeMill Avenue and Gold Mill Ridge. (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Basketball Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Rock Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
• Eid al-Fitr Celebration: for all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Celebrate the end of Ramadan and learn about the holiday of Eid al-Fitr with a special storytime and craft at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Bearfoot Ranch Spring Fling: the party will feature games, free children's pony rides, chicken bingo, face painting and a photo booth, silent auction and bake sale. The ranch is located at 12976 Cumming Highway. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Play Pass: bring your dog over to The Canine Ranch today to check out the socializing, sports, boarding, swimming and training they offer for your furry friend. You can grab your ticket at the door, cash or check only. The ranch is located at 165 Doug Smith Lane, please see the link for rules and frequent questions. (3 - 6 p.m.)
• PoBoys Car Club Cruise-In: a nice classic car show at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (3 - 6 p.m.)
• Basketball Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Foster Greene: live music at Butts & Barley Smokehouse, 11474 Cumming Highway. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Kurt Sutton in "An Evening with Mark Twain": hear the stories that made Mark Twain famous in a funny and entertaining performance at the Canton Theatre, 171 E. Main Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Rich Gunderlock: the artist will be playing live tonight at Riverstone Corner Bistro, 151 Reinhardt College Parkway. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Eric Thomas: enjoy some live music tonight at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Boulevard. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Braves Game: The Mill will be showing the Braves game on the big screen on The Green, 225 Reformation Parkway. (7:20 - 10 p.m.)
• Crazy Heart: the band will be live on stage at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (9 p.m. - 1 a.m.)

Tomorrow

• German Shepherd Dog Club Show: if you love dogs, and who doesn't, head over to Etowah River Park for the dog shows. There will be two shows each day, judging against the AKC standard for build, behavior and movement. The park is at 600 Brown Industrial Parkway. (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Basketball Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (noon - 3 p.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (noon - 3 p.m.)
• Rock Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. (1 - 3 p.m.)
• Braves Game: The Mill will be showing the Braves game on the big screen on The Green, 225 Reformation Parkway. (1:30 - 4 p.m.)
• Healthy Kids Running Series: for children in Pre-K through 8th grade to help promote an active and healthy lifestyle. You can sign up for the series still, the last race is on May 21. You can register your child or make a donation to help support the cause here. The races are run at Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway. (2 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 The Varden. Head over with your bike, Canton Icehouse is located at 150 Keith Drive. (4 - 7 p.m.)
• ATL United Game: The Mill will be showing the ATL United game on the big screen on The Green, 225 Reformation Parkway. (4:30 - 7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding its regular adoption event today. The available animals can be seen online here. Head over to the shelter when you can, a QR code posted on the front door will become active at a randomly selected time between 5:30 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday. 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 the spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative, microchipping and more. The shelter is located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Senior Services could use some book donations for their delivery program, A Side of Books. If you do have some spare books, especially large-print and Agatha Christie, you can drop them off at Senior Services, located at 1001 Univeter Road in Canton. Donations can be made Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you can't make it in during the week, after-hours donations can be left on the picnic table behind the building. If you'd like more information, please email jnmceuen@cherokeega.com. (Cherokee County via Facebook)
• Reminder: Cherokee County Senior Services and the Atlanta Regional Commission are holding a free Caregiver Support Group on Monday. The meeting will feature guests from the Atlanta Regional Commission, and they'll be sharing resources like free classes and workshops. The meeting is open to all seniors and anyone that cares for a senior, and there is a 5:30 p.m. start time for the event at Woodstock Recreation and Parks, located at 7545 Main Street, Building 200 in Woodstock. Please RSVP by calling 770-345-5320 or 770-345-3297. (Cherokee County Senior Services via Facebook)
• Sequoyah Regional Library: "We're so excited to announce that this year's Summer Discovery theme is "All Together Now"! From June 1 through July 31, join SRLS as we make the most of summer with fun activities, special guests, and exciting programming for all ages..." (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)
• City of Canton GA: "Teens, looking for a seasonal or part-time job, but don't have the time to go all over town searching for one... then come to the Teen Job Fair, where will be bring them to you! April 24, from 3-6 p.m. in City Hall, 20+ businesses and organizations..." (City of Canton GA via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Laurel Canyon: "If anyone is looking for boys clothing newborn - 3T…I’ve got a lot I’m hoping to sell. Our neighborhood Laurel Canyon is having a yard sale this weekend. Saturday 9-4 & Sunday 12-4" (Nextdoor)

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