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Butterfly
Gardening
Join
Master Gardener Karen Garland and intern Sherry Rainey as they teach participants
how to select the right plants to attract butterflies. The seminar will
be held on Saturday, August 21 at the Cherokee County Senior Center on
Univeter Road from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Seating is limited so registration
is encouraged. For more information or to register, please call the Cherokee
County Cooperative Extension Service at (770) 479-0418.
Cherokee
County Senior Services
Center in Acworth
The
Cherokee County Senior Services recently announced the grand opening of
a new satellite center located at Heritage Presbyterian Church on Bells
Ferry Road. The Center is open from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Participants
should be at least 60 years old, have transportation to and from the Center
and reside in Cherokee County. For more information, please call Layne
or Joy at (770) 345-6730.
Energy
Seal of Approval
Student Recognition Program
Smash!
Magazine is proud to introduce the Energy Seal of Approval student recognition
program sponsored by Advanced Coating Systems, Inc. The prize is $500
to seed a 529 College Savings Plan awarded to a Cherokee County student,
grades K - 12, who possesses outstanding character through community service.
A new winner will be announced in each issue of Smash! For complete eligibility
requirements, please visit www.smashmagazine.org/ energysealofapproval.html.
Etowah
Baseball Fundraiser
The
Etowah High School Dugout Club will sponsor a Texas Holdem Poker Tournament
charity fundraiser on Saturday, August 28. The tournament will be held
at JT's Bar and Grill in Roswell. The fundraiser will benefit Etowah baseball
and Habitat for Humanity. The event will include prizes, food and drink.
For more information, please visit www.etowaheagles.com.
Family
Violence Center
The
Cherokee Family Violence Center is seeking volunteers. The Center offers
shelter and support groups for women and children who are victims of domestic
violence. The Center will be hosting a free volunteer training session
in the near future. For more information, please call (770) 479-1703.
Farm
and Garden Market Opens
The
Cherokee Master Gardeners recently announced the opening of its Farm and
Garden Market at Cagle's Dairy Farm. The market will operate through the
end of October from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. There will be weekly demonstrations
and tastings. Vendors are needed. For more information, please visit www.farmandgardenmarket.com.
Forgotten
Paws
Forgotten
Paws is a local non-profit animal rescue group. They currently have a
large amount of puppies who are looking for homes as well as many cats
and adult dogs. For more information, please visit them at www.forgottenpaws.com
or call (770) 517-8399.
Hair
Cuttery Cuts for Charity
Three
local Hair Cuttery salons will participate in the Hair Cuttery's 2004
Share-A-Haircut program. Beginning August 1 though 15, for every kid's
cut purchased at one of the three locations, Hair Cuttery will donate
a free haircut to a less fortunate child through surrounding local social
and children's service agencies. The participating salons are located
in the Rose Creek Shopping Center, 4451 Towne Lake Parkway, Centre at
Woodstock; 12195 Highway 92; and RiverStone Plaza, 1453 Riverstone Parkway.
Mobile
Mammography Van
A
mobile mammography van will be at the Towne Lake Medical Center on Wednesday,
August 4 and Wednesday, August 18. The van will be there from 9:20 a.m.
- 4:20 p.m. both days. Most insurance plans are accepted, but a physician's
written order is required. To make an appointment or receive more information,
please call (770) 956-STAR.
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MUST
Ministries
MUST Ministries is
a faith based organization that for 31 years has been dedicated to providing
services to persons in crisis while maintaining their dignity. Two-thirds
of MUST's budget comes from donations. Volunteers are also crucial to
the success of the programs. For more information on making a donation
or volunteering, please visit www.mustministries.org or call (770) 479-5397.
Papa's
Pantry
Papa's Pantry is partnered with area churches
and other non-profits and provides food assistance to the families in
our community. The Pantry is located at 351 West Main Street in Canton.
The Pantry is in need of breakfast and lunch items, specifically dry cereal,
peanut butter, jelly, canned meats and boxed dinners. They also need laundry
detergent and toilet paper. Financial donations or non-perishable food
items also are needed. A donation barrel is located in the lobby of The
TowneLaker office. Volunteer opportunities are also available. To
make a donation or to volunteer, please call (770) 926-7128 or visit www.papaspantry.org.
People4Pets
People4Pets, a non-profit
humane society resource group, is seeking volunteers to assist at the
Cherokee County Animal Shelter, Cherokee County Humane Society off-site
adoptions, fundraising and more. For more information, please call (770)
517-8210 ext. 990.
Seminar
on Managing Migraines
and other Headaches
Northside
Hospital - Cherokee Education Center along with neurologist Dr. Scott
Cooper will present a seminar on managing migraines and other "sick" headaches
on Tuesday, August 24 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Participants will learn about
mild to severe headaches including symptoms, causes and their relationship
to hormonal changes. The latest treatment options will be discussed as
well as when headache symptoms require immediate attention. Registration
is required. Please call (404) 845-5555, option 2 or visit www.northside.com.
The
HOPE Center
The
Helpful Options and Pregnancy Education (HOPE) Center is a non-profit
organization designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
of women who may be facing an untimely or unplanned pregnancy. The Center
offers a variety of services, including free pregnancy tests, educational
materials, mentoring and long-term support, community referrals and more.
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available, ranging from a few
hours a week to monthly ongoing needs. For more information on the HOPE
Center, please call (770) 924-0864.
Tennis
Center Opens
The
new Cherokee Tennis Center, located at the J.J. Biello Park on Highway
5, will hold a grand opening on August 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. The
facility has 10 lighted courts and a club house and will be under the
direction of Gary Johnson and his staff, Lee Nickell and Dale Berry. The
grand opening will include free clinics, round robin matches, prizes and
more. For information on memberships, lessons, clinics or to schedule
matches, please visit www.georgia-tennis.com or call Gary at (770) 345-8105.
Yard
Sale Benefiting Animal Shelter
Volunteers from the
Cherokee County Animal Shelter will hold a yard sale benefiting the Shelter.
The sale will be held Friday and Saturday, August 6 and 7 from 9 a.m.
- 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 8 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The sale will be held
in Roswell at 3902 Fort Trail in the Garrison Oaks subdivision. For specific
directions, please email quietzsch@aol.com.
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