🌱 Tornado In Cherokee + Upcoming Easter Events + Plant Scavenger Hunt

Hello, everybody! It's Monday in Canton-Sixes and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community, including updates on...

• A tornado touched down in Cherokee.
• There was a residential fire on Hospital Road.
• Read on for a few upcoming events at The Mill on Etowah.

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with a shower or two. High: 59 Low: 53.

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

1. Our neighbor city Woodstock had a tornado touch down on Saturday. The storm first hit the northern edge of Dreamcatcher Drive and brought down a few trees. Continuing east, it moved through a wooded area, taking trees down behind homes on Pine Bluff Court, crossed I-575, catching a vehicle and signs in its path. The tornado made its way through mostly wooded areas until hitting the South Cherokee Recreational Complex, taking the roof off of a dugout there. There were no reported injuries, but in light of the close call, the Cherokee Sheriff's Office would like to give us a refresher on what to do in case a tornado comes to our city again. If you have a basement, go to an interior room with no windows. If you do have a basement, bring your emergency supply kit to the area of the basement least exposed on the exterior wall. Please remember, the floors at the top of your house won't protect you, exterior rooms or rooms with windows also leave you vulnerable, and there is nowhere outside that is considered safe during a tornado. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook and Cherokee County Emergency Management via Facebook)
2. Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services was called out to a fire on Hospital Road near Waleska Road on Friday. The residential fire was reported around 10 p.m., and crews arrived to see smoke and flames coming from the sides and front of the home. Nobody was found during the search for people inside the one-story home, and the fire was extinguished. Hospital Road was closed during the firefighting efforts, and traffic was rerouted by the Sheriff's Office. The home was heavily damaged, and the cause of the fire is being investigated. (Cherokee Fire & Emergency Services)
3. Easter weekend at The Mill on Etowah starts on April 7 with a Good Friday Worship with Local Church followed by karaoke. On Saturday, there are several time slots for the Easter Egg Hunt, the kids are grouped by age, and each group is scheduled for a 15-minute hunt. The first hunt will be for kids up to 3 years old, and it will start at 10 a.m. The last hunt is for kids 13 - 15 years old, and that one starts at 11 a.m. On Sunday at The Mill, take in a Sunrise Service led by Local Church at 7:30 a.m., an Easter Service at 9 a.m. and an Egg Dash at 10:15 a.m. Keep an eye peeled for the Easter Bunny, he'll be around for pictures with the kids. (The Mill on Etowah via Facebook)
4. The Mill on Etowah will also be the place for the Plant Daddies Plant-A-Palooza Scavenger Hunt this Saturday. From noon - 5 p.m., your friends, family and you can search The Cotton Mill Exchange for something to grow a plant in, the zanier the better. Then, Plant Daddies will show you how to make your found item into an appropriate and functional container and how to care for it. Fermented Wine is also hosting the event and will have great wines to go with the thrill of the hunt. You can get your tickets at the link, and you can drop in anytime during the event hours. You can grab tickets prior to the event at a discount. (Plant Daddies ATL)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• 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. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• Dragonfly Storytime with CCWSA: today's storytime is super special, as we welcome the Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority. Learn about the lifecycle of the dragonfly, hear a story and enjoy a fun craft. After the story, the group will explore the park to see where dragonflies live. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult to the storytime in the R.T. Jones Memorial Library Community Room, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Farm Bureau Storytime, Pollinators in Your Garden: celebrate pollinators with the Farm Bureau. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the storytime at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (11 a.m. - noon)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway. There is a nominal fee to play. (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Monday at Sidelines Grille - Canton, 147 Reinhardt College Parkway. (7 p.m.)
• Line Dancing: the evening begins with lessons and the dancing goes all night every Monday at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a delicious Easter brunch, C'est la Vie has you covered. Call for a reservation before they're full by calling 770-213-4282 or online here. The special menu includes Eggs Benedict, waffles, French toast, omelettes, avocado toast and more. The restaurant is located at 361 E. Main Street. (Downtown Canton via Facebook)
• Don't forget to grab your fresh produce and crafty goods at the River Church Farmers Market this Tuesday. The market is on every Tuesday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the church, located at 2335 Sixes Road. (Farmers Market at River Church via Facebook)
• Reminder: the Ash Street Connector will be closed for around two weeks beginning this Tuesday while a storm sewer is installed across the road. The road will be completely closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Bethany Watson, City Engineer, at 770-704-1521. (City of Canton via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "April is #NationalHeartWormAwarenessMonth #getthemtested #preventionallyear #cheapertopreventthentreat #hearthealthypets Please be sure to keep your pets on year round prevention! ❤️🐾 It can take just one missed dose for your pet to be infected." (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services: "Well the rumors are true! Truck 21 assisted Engine 15 with rescuing a cat that had been stuck in a tree for two days. Firefighter Dodge made the rescue and the cat is in safe hands with the family that called for our assistance." (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Canton: "Happy 14th Anniversary to Next Step Ministries, Inc. 🎉Canton Rotarians attended Next Step Ministry’s birthday celebration in support of Canton Rotarian and Executive Director, Lori Baker. The organization provides therapeutic daycare for special needs young adults." (Rotary Club of Canton via Facebook)
• Cherokee Family Violence Center: "SAVE THE DATE! Sunday Funday is heading to a TopGolf near you! Sunday Funday Tournament and Silent Auction TopGolf Alpharetta June 4 | 4-8 p.m. Sponsorships. teams and individual player tickets will be available. All ages and skill levels." (Cherokee Family Violence Center via Facebook)

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