🌱 School Nutrition Program Pauses For Holiday + Vineyard Fundraiser

Hey, friends! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Wednesday edition of the Cartersville Daily, full of all the community information you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 97 Low: 71.

Here are the top five stories in Cartersville today:

1. The Bartow County School Nutrition Program will not be providing meals between July 4th to the 8th. Those receiving meals from this program will need to plan accordingly. The program provides all children under 18 in the community with meal service at no cost over the summer until July 21st. Meal pickup dates are Monday through Thursday and times vary based on location. (Bartow County School System)
2. Several Adairsville High School and Cartersville High School recently participated in the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's Inaugural Project Purpose Signing Day Ceremony, at the Chamber of Commerce last Friday. As a part of the project, they received training from people working in the industry and completed a skills training bootcamp, teaching them everything from interview practice to work ethic. They also were given interview opportunities at the end of the program! (WBHF Radio)
3. Yesterday, some members of Friends of Red Top Mountain State Park in nearby Acworth helped during the Cabin and Blacksmith Shop Clean-Up Day! During this event, the group was reportedly able to do some cleaning that will allow the interior of the Cabin and Blacksmith Shop to be included in upcoming tours. (Red Top Mountain State Park)
4. Today at 3:30 p.m., the Bartow County Library System will host Afternoon Adventures! Here, staff will read "What Floats in a Moat" by Lynne Barry and Matthew Cordell, and teach everyone all about boats! After the reading, put your knowledge to use and make a floating paper plate boat! A perfect activity for the whole family! (Bartow County Library System)
5. Big Door Vineyards will be holding a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser tomorrow at 6:00 P.M.! Come out for a Sip and Stroke class and paint an Olive Oil Decanter and a glass of wine! The event is $30, and the money raised will go towards Habitat For Humanity Women Build. There are limited spaces, and reservations are required. Reserve your spot and join in on the fun! (Cartersville Visitor Center)

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Today in Cartersville:

• Making A Dug-Out Canoe at Etowah Indian Mounds (10:00 AM)
• Job Fair At Goodwill Career Center At Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM)
• "Strategies to Maximize Your Digital Marketing" Online Workshop By Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM)
• Woodland Basketball Skills Camp at Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Terminus Wake Park's first traditional Points Chase will take place today at 4:30! The fee is $15 and registration closes at noon! (Facebook)
• Come make a glittery jellyfish and grab your craft kit at the Cartersville Library Children's Desk! The kits are first come first serve and do not include tape and liquid glue. Even if you aren't the craftiest person, there is a video tutorial that will help you through the activity! (Facebook)
• There will be several tours happening at Hardman Farm this week! There are also still a limited amount of dinner tickets left so sign up and get yours today! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.