Chocolate, Fancy Hats and Pow Wows

1. You don't have to be at Churchill Downs to experience the Kentucky Derby. Enjoy it right here in Canton. It's , an annual event sponsored by the . The day will begin at 8 a.m. with registration for the Derby Dash 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, which begins at . At 3:30, head to the  for gourmet food, mint juleps, a silent auction, a hat parade and contest and ponies and win some money.

2. The , , RecycleTronics, and Waste Management will host an electronics recycling day this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your old laptops, desktops, printers and more to City Hall. Some items will be accepted at no charge. Others require a charge. See the PDF for the complete list of items.

3. Take mom to for the . Starting at 10 a.m. today, there will be singing, dancing, crafts, food and entertainment today. The festivities continue on Sunday.

4. Bring the family to Canton's historic downtown for the . The event starts at 1 p.m. today along Main Street.

5. The baseball team hosted a double-header against Alexander on Friday during the first round of the 4A state playoffs got underway. Upload your pictures and comments .