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Cherokee Soccer
Association
The Cherokee Soccer Association (CSA) offers
recreational soccer for ages 4 through 19, both co-ed and same sex teams.
The CSA is currently holding registration for Fall leagues. There are
several practice and game locations throughout the county. For more information,
please contact SueZan King at (770) 704-0187. The CSA Redwing Soccer
Club will hold a soccer camp July 21 - July 25 from 8 a.m. - 11:30
a.m. at Hobgood Park. The camp is for boys and girls, ages 5 through 14,
beginner and intermediate players. Early registration deadline is July
9. For more information, please call the Redwings Soccer Club office at
(770) 924-1390. The CSA will sponsor a 6 V 6 Kickoff Tournament
August 16 - 17 at Hobgood Park. The 6 V 6 is a short-sided youth soccer
game which enables young players to improve their ball skills and advance
their understanding of soccer. The entry deadline is August 1. Tournament
applications are available online at www.cherokeesoccer.com.
Children's Consignment Sale
The Hillside Mission Trippers is looking
for consignors for its Annual Consignment Sale benefiting mission trips
both locally and abroad. The sale takes place August 22 - 23. Only high
quality fall and winter children's clothes, toys, furniture and accessories
will be accepted. For more information, please call (770) 924-4777 ext.
256 or visit hillsideumc.org/missiontrippers.htm.
Funk Heritage Center Expands Community
Education
The Funk Heritage Center, located at Reinhardt
College, will offer an array of educational programs for schools and the
community beginning this Fall. Core programs will include curriculum-based
tours for school children, outreach for schools and community organizations,
and hands-on materials within the museum. For more information on the
Funk Heritage Center, please call Jenny Goldemund at (770) 720-5969.
Meals on Wheels
The Cherokee County Meals on Wheels program
is looking for volunteers to deliver meals during lunchtime. There is
a particular need for drivers on the east Hwy 20, toward Cumming, route.
The time commitment is minimal, one day per week for 1½ hours. Volunteers
will need to provide his or her own vehicle, have a valid driver's license
and insurance. For more information or to volunteer, call Sharon Smith
at (770) 345-7440.
Mental, Drug and Alcohol
Informational Program
Probate Court Judge Kip McVay will give an
informational program about Probate Court procedures for persons with
mental, drug and alcohol problems. The programs will be July 1 at the
Hickory Flat Community Center, July 7 at Free Home Community Center, July
14 at Airport Community Center, July 22 at BridgeMill Community Center
and July 29 at Waleska Community Center. All programs
begin at 7 p.m. For more information, please call (770) 479-0541.
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Miss Cherokee
Liberty Pageant
The Miss Cherokee Liberty Pageant will be
held on Saturday, July 19 at the Cherokee County Recreation Center. The
pageant is for ages 0 months through 17 year-old. Everyone will receive
a custom trophy and gift bag. Entry fees and donations support the organization's
scholarship program. Early registration deadline is July 10. Registration
may be done at the door, but phone reservations must be made by Friday,
July 18. For more information, call Tammy Cambron at (770) 479-7783 or
Belinda Broussard at (770) 516-7070.
MUST Ministries
Summer Lunch Program
Since 1995, MUST Ministries has fed hundreds
of hungry children through its Summer Lunch Program. The program will
run through August 8. The program relies solely on monetary donations
and volunteers to prepare approximately 525 lunches per day for the Cherokee
area. To find out how to help, please call Elizabeth Harrah at (770) 479-5397.
Papa's Pantry
Summer Update
Papa's Pantry is proud to announce founder
and operator, Lynne Saunders, has chosen to operate Papa's Pantry on a
full-time basis. This is great news for the non-profit organization which
helps families who are experiencing unexpected financial hardships. Papa's
Pantry is partnered with area churches and other non-profits, and provides
food assistance to the families in our community. Financial donations
or non-perishable food items are needed, a donation barrel is located
in the lobby of The TowneLaker office at 1025 Rose Creek Drive,
Suite 340. Volunteer opportunities are also available. To make a donation
or volunteer, please call (770) 926-7128 or visit www.papaspantry.org.
Pet Adoptions and
CCHS News
The Cherokee County Humane Society (CCHS)
will hold their 1st Annual Art for the Animals in September. For information,
please contact Felicia McAleer at (770) 516-7885. Also on Wednesday, September
17, the CCHS will hold their 5th Annual CCHS Golf Tournament at the Eagle
Watch Golf Club. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses
or individuals. Please contact Lynn Oglesby at (770) 928-1165. The Cherokee
County Animal Shelter is open for adoptions Monday through Saturday from
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For information, call (770) 345-7270. Also, the Cherokee
County Humane Society Pet Adoptions (animals from the Cherokee County
Animal Shelter) will be held from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 5 and
July 12 at the PetsMart on Highway 92 and on July 13 at the PetsMart on
Barrett Parkway. Adoptions are also held at Petco on Barrett Parkway on
Sunday, July 6, 19 and 20 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you are interested
in volunteering, please contact Amy at (770) 345-7270, ext. 2 or Ottis
Moore at ottismoore@ellijay.com.
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