🌱 Trailer, ATV Stolen + Walk With History Cherokee + Barn Cat Program

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• Can you help locate a stolen trailer and ATV?
• Take a walk with History Cherokee this weekend.
• The animal shelter has the barn cat you've been wanting.

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

1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is searching for two stolen items today, a trailer and an ATV. A 2008 Carry on 5x10 Utility Trailer with GA tag TL3N083 was taken from the Water Lake Subdivision near Vaughn Road, sometime between the afternoon on May 9 and the morning on May 10. It is a black, metal trailer. If you have any information, please contact the sheriff at 678-493-4080 or 911. A Polaris Sportsman 700 ATV was stolen from Bells Ferry Road near Crabapple Drive, sometime between the evening on May 5 and the morning on May 9. If you have any information on this one, please call 770-928-0239 or 911. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. This Saturday is History Cherokee's "History Factory: A Day on the Trail with Eva Gumbert and Katy Ross." The walk starts at 10 a.m. and will bring you down a private trail along the Etowah River as you learn about the native plants in the area and how they've been used. You'll even get a plant to bring home with you. The trail is about a mile long, and it is considered moderately difficult terrain. (History Cherokee)
3. Here in the relatively rural areas of Cherokee County, there's a need and purpose for outdoor cats. Farms of all kinds often entrust rodent-clearing activities to these fine felines, and in return, the cats are kept well fed, sheltered and brought to the vet when needed. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter has a program for cats like these called the "Barn Cat" program. If you're interested, these adult cats are free to adopt and they come with their spay/neuter, initial vaccines, rabies shots, flea preventative and microchip done. They also go home with a crate and sample bag of cat food; you can find more information here. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
4. The Summer Fest Talent Show is coming up soon. Therapeutic Recreation, a program for those with physical and intellectual disabilities out of Cherokee Recreation & Parks, is holding the event on May 26, from 5-8 p.m., and you can expect a ton of talent, raffle prizes, food trucks, crafts, a magician and dance party, a singalong and games. Tickets are on sale at the link for the event at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Adult Paint Along: For ages 16 and up, paint a nice, spring scene, guided by video. You can register here for the painting session at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.)
• Taste of Canton: Taste some of the most amazing food around, the local spots that will be participating include Bizarre Coffee, Goin' Coastal Seafood, Joe's Lonestar Tacos and many more. There is no cost for admission, you'll purchase food tickets once you arrive at the event if you want to sample the goods. There will also be live music and specialty drinks at the rain-or-shine event. (4:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Mommy & Me Art Night: For ages 6 and up. Bring your mom over to the Woodstock Library for a painting session. You can register here for the event; the library is located at 7735 Main St. in Woodstock. (5 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Caymus Wine Dinner: Along with a delicious menu and wine pairings, there will also be gifts to purchase for Mother's Day and giveaways. The menu includes beet carpaccio, salmon tartare and sturgeon with Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnet at J. Michael's Prime, 110 Mountain Vista Blvd. (6:30 - 9 p.m.)
• Team Trivia: join the trivia fun every Thursday at Sidelines Grille, 6199 Hickory Flat Highway. (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night: Head over to Reformation Brewery at 225 Reformation Parkway. for trivia with Lights Up! Entertainment tonight, prizes for the top 3 winners. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: The evening is hosted by Karaoke with the Howards and features DJ T at Canton Icehouse, 150 Keith Drive. (8 p.m. - midnight)

From my notebook:

• Who loves kickball? Me too, let's play! Registration for Coed Adult Kickball at Cherokee Recreation & Parks is now open. You can sign up until May 21, and the season starting game is on June 5. Games will be scheduled for Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Twin Creeks Softball Complex, located at 250 Brooke Blvd. in Woodstock. You can sign your team up here, there is an 8-player minimum per team. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Cats can reproduce as early as 4 months old, make sure you check into spaying or neutering your cat before "kitten season" is in full swing. Liters usually start showing up between late spring and early fall, so the sooner you get it done the better. There are a few low-cost options around, like SpayGeorgia, Pet Vet Inc. and Planned PEThood of GA. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Don't forget, the Summer Family Movie Series starts on June 1. Movies will be shown on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Canton Theatre. Tickets are only $1, and movies include "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile" and "Lightyear." Spanish viewings will take place on the second Friday of the month, starting this Friday. You can get your tickets here. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
• If your children love getting out on the water, Cherokee Recreation & Parks is offering a fun camp for kids to teach them about rowing. The Youth Learn to Row Camp runs June 12-16, and the morning classes are for ages 12-18. The kids will learn the basics, including Olympic-style rowing and tips on maneuvering the boat. You can read more and register here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)

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

— Nina Lightcap

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