🌱 Local Firefighters Volunteer At Camp + County Park Project Updates

Hello, everybody! It's Wednesday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• Local firefighters volunteer at camp.
• Recreation Summit discussion on park updates.
• Tomorrow is the World's Largest Swim Lesson.

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Here are the top stories in Canton-Sixes today:

1. Firefighters from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) volunteered recently at Camp Oo-U-La, a Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation (GFBF) camp in Winder. The week-long sleepaway camp is for children ages 7-17 who have had burn injuries, and activities including swimming, horseback riding, archery and rock climbing. The volunteers at the camp are mainly firefighters, medical professionals and adult burn survivors, and the camp helps support children by "acknowledging, honoring and validating their experiences." (CCFES News)
2. Cherokee County Recreation & Parks held a countywide Recreation Summit last week, calling county organizations to "come together, collaborate, educate and have fun," as they discussed park projects from around the area. Updates were given on current park projects and the SPLOST and Impacts Fees funding them, including the progression of the master plan development for the Hickory Flat Area Park in Canton. The announcement was also made that the county and cities within are working on the development of a county-wide trail plan, aimed at the expansion and connection of city trails. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
3. Tomorrow is the "World's Largest Swim Lesson" at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center. The worldwide event will be happening at hundreds of other aquatic centers, swimming schools and water parks, too. The lesson will teach participants about water safety, you can learn more here. The event will start at noon, and participants will need to pay admission into The Oasis, the center's outdoor pool area. (Cherokee County Communications Division)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

Wednesday, June 21

• Summer Solstice Yoga: For adults only, please bring your own mat and water. You can sign up here, the yoga session will be held at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (8 - 9 a.m.)
• Wine Tasting - South African Wines: Presented by Ali from Eagle Rock, the tasting includes a charcuterie board and 3 red wines, 3 white wines and 1 surprise at Stout's Growlers, 188 North St. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Go with the Flow: Hosted by Strongside Fitness and Fermented Wine, join the yoga-then-wine event on The Green every Wednesday at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. Please bring a mat or towel. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Wild Wednesday Trivia Night: Head over to Canton Cigar Co. for their weekly trivia night at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway. (7 p.m.)
• Screen on The Green - "Happy Feet": Tonight's movie will be showing on The Green at The Mill on Etowah, 255 Reformation Parkway. Next week's movie is "Remember the Titans." (7 - 9 p.m.)
• WPSL - Georgia Impact vs. Atlanta Fire United: Watch the game with your neighbors, friends and family at Cherokee High School, located at 930 Marietta Highway. There will also be food trucks, merchandise, halftime games, a kids' zone, a concession stand, vendors, music and more. (7 - 10:30 p.m.)
• Live DJ: The DJ will be playing 80s and 90s music tonight at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The BridgeMill Farmers Market is closed again this week due to potential rain in the area. The market takes place every Wednesday until November, so we can catch it next week, weather permitting. (BridgeMill Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Relaxation can be a rarity some days, but Cherokee Recreation & Parks has a class for that. They are offering a new "Sound Immersion Relaxation Class" this Saturday and on July 22 at The Buzz, at 7345 Cumming Highway. Both classes meet at 4:30 p.m. and use sound vibrations made by percussion instruments and the voice to bring about muscle, heart rate, respiration and nervous system relaxation. You can sign up here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• There are still tickets available for tomorrow's movie in the Family Summer Movie Series, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." The movie will be shown at the Canton Theatre at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. You can purchase your $1 tickets here, the movies in the series are shown twice every Thursday in June and July. The next movie will be "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" on June 29, tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on June 23. (Canton City Calendar)
• Cherokee Youth Football Association: "CYFA Football Camp and Cheer Camp both start next week! We can’t wait to spend each evening developing skills with your kiddos! Please see the flyers for more info 🏈📣" (Cherokee Youth Football Association via Facebook)
• City of Canton GA: "Rescheduled! The Boling Park Basketball Mural Ribbon Cutting has been rescheduled to THIS Friday, June 23, at 10 a.m., weather-permitting! Previous post content, but with new dates: Let's UNITE for another public art ribbon cutting!" (City of Canton GA via Facebook)
• Cherokee County, Georgia: "Come unwind with @Cherokee Recreation and Parks at Cherokee Veterans Park on Wednesday, June 28 for good food and a Pup Stars Dog Show (free event) near the playground. 🥙🌯🍔#playcherokee #cherokeecountyga #unwindwednesday #foodtrucks" (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)

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