🌱 Unwind Wednesdays Is Back + Scam Warning From The Sheriff

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll find news about these stories and more...

• The Unwind Wednesdays series is back in town.
• Here's a warning from the Cherokee Sheriff's Office.
• There was a residential fire yesterday.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 77 Low: 48.

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

1. Unwind Wednesdays are coming back to Cherokee Veterans Park! The evening, family-friendly events are focused each time, with the first one on April 26 called "Yoga in the Park." Michel Delifer from Ember Hot Yoga in Downtown Woodstock will lead the first and second events in the series, and the third event on June 28 is listed as "Pup Stars Dog Show." I can't wait to see the details on that one! You can bring your lawn chairs and blankets with you. Each event will include food trucks, vendors, music and much more. Unwind Wednesdays are held from 5:30 - 8 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month, April through October. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
2. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office has a scam warning to share with us. Please know that the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol does not ask for money over the phone. If you get a call saying that a package of yours has been intercepted, it's not true. In the scam scenario, the caller will tell you that sending them money will somehow resolve the issue. Don't send the money. If you've been a victim of fraud, a scam or bad business practices, you can make a report to the Federal Trade Commission, the government agency that works to protect consumers, on their official website here. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
3. A residential home was heavily damaged in a fire on Monday afternoon. The home near Pearidge Road and Reinhardt College Parkway was filled with flames and smoke when firefighters arrived. They conducted a search and found nobody inside and reported no injuries. The north end of Pearidge Road was opened up to through-traffic before evening. The cause of the fire is under investigation. (11 Alive and Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• 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 Rose Creek Library, at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock and the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, at 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.)
• Earth Day STEAM Night: for all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Celebrate Earth Day with experiments, inventions and fun at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (5 - 7 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: 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:

• The next Coffee With A Cop is happening this Wednesday. Head over to Bizarre Coffee, found at 121 E. Marietta Street, for a casual meet and greet with some of Canton's finest. Enjoy some coffee and a chat, officers from the Canton PD will be there at 9 a.m. (Canton PD via Facebook)
• The BridgeMill community is holding a Community Yard Sale this weekend. There are a lot of stops to make in the neighborhood, head over early to make sure you get prime pickings! The sale will be open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday. You can find the sales by zeroing your GPS on BridgeMill Avenue and Gold Mill Ridge. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Cherokee Charter Academy is holding a job fair on Saturday, from 9 a.m. - noon. They are looking for paraprofessionals and elementary, middle school and special education teachers. If that's your niche, head over to the school at 2126 Sixes Road this Saturday. Good luck! (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks offers camps of all types for your children, including the way too cool LEGO Camp. The kids will get to build engineer-designed projects and create their own designs, and there are two age groupings taking place June 12 - 16. Children aged 5 - 7 will meet 9 a.m. - noon and those aged 7 - 12 will meet 1 - 4 p.m. in the BridgeMill Fire Station Community Room, located at 9550 Bells Ferry Road. You can register your children here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• If you were wondering what the slowdown was about on Northside Parkway Monday afternoon, the Canton Police Department has posted a notice. The road was shut down from the Cumming Highway intersection and IHOP due to a gas main break. Utilities were quick to the scene and the road was back open around 2:30 p.m. (Canton PD via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "It's #VolunteerAppreciationWeek and we LOVE our volunteers!!! 💙We couldn't do what we do without them. They make our pets' lives so much better by giving their time and 💙🐾 If you are interested in joining our amazing team of Shelter Friends, please see the volunteer tab on our website for more info http://cherokeega-animals.org/... " (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services: "FAO Eric Miller was presented a letter of commendation this weekend for going above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you, Eric for always striving for excellence in all you do!" (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services via Facebook)
• City of Canton GA: "Are you at least 16 years old and looking for a seasonal/temporary job? Then the City of Canton has the perfect one for you! We are hiring for Parks and Recreation Attendants to oversee concessions and other park duties at Etowah River Park. If you are interested, visit www.cantonga.gov/careers for more details..." (City of Canton GA via Facebook)
• YMCA of Cherokee County: "Join us for Healthy Kids Day — a FREE festival to celebrate healthy kids, healthy families, and healthy communities! 18 YMCA locations across metro Atlanta will feature games, activities, inflatables, food and fun. Event times vary by location. Visit ymcaatlanta.org/healthykidsday to find the location nearest you..." (YMCA of Cherokee County via Facebook)

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

• The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway
  • Wednesday: Girls Night, Taylor Swift Edition - it'll be a fun, Taylor Swift themed evening for you, your family and friends on The Green, there are still tickets available. (5:30 - 9 p.m.)
  • Thursday: This Little Piggy Paint & Sip - paint an adorable pig on a wood canvas, you can purchase wine during the class at M&M Mercantile. (6 - 8:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Friday Funday, Spring Pots - paint a clay pot with moulds and stencils, light refreshments will be provided. The event is at M&M Mercantile. (1 - 4 p.m.)
  • Thurs
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Wednesday: Reading Dogs with Teddy Puppies - for children of all ages, but those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up here for a 15-minute spot for your child to read to the Reading Dog at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Friday: Drop-in STEM, Earth Day Grass Heads - plant seeds in a planter you make from recycled materials in recognition of Earth Day. For all ages, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. You can register here for the event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Horizon Healing Center, 182 North Street
  • Friday: Moon Yoga - "harness the powerful energies of the new moon to change things up or start something new in your life." Learn some astrology and enjoy gentle yoga poses, a sound experience, meditation and some discussion. Please bring water, a journal and a light snack to share. (7 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Other
  • Saturday: Family-Friendly Mystery Dinner - bring the whole family to help solve the bunny-themed mystery and enjoy an appetizer, buffet and dessert. The party will be held at Paula's Zzerts, 140 Keith Drive. (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: 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.)
  • Sunday: Healthy Kids Running Series - for children in Pre-K through 8th grade to help promote an active and healthy lifestyle. You can register your child or make a donation to help support the cause here. The races all have a Sunday, 2 p.m. start time and are run at Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway. (2 p.m.)

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