Community Corner

Take Advantage of Your Three-Day Weekend

With President's Day on Monday, take the time to explore the city this weekend.

Some of you don't have to go to work until Tuesday. Don't be a bum. Enjoy your community, Canton-Sixes.

Check our picks for the activities to hit.

1. ARBOR DAY

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Where/When: , 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 18

Why Go? Free seedlings and a variety of plants, trees and shrubs for sale.

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Pricing: Varies

2. AYLA BY THE SEA

Where/When: , 11 a.m. Feb. 19

Why Go? Not only will author Debbie Byrd read to children, she have crafts, coloring books, stickers and goodies for them, too.

Pricing: Free

3. GOSPEL FEST

Where/When: , 6 p.m. Feb. 19

Why Go? Celebrate Black History Month with phenomenal choirs, dance groups and soloists from Saint Paul AME Church, , , , , and elsewhere.

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: My Corner Office, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 19

Why Go? Great friends. Great music. Great coffee.

Pricing: Free

5. VISIT CHEROKEE'S NEW HISTORY MUSEUM

Where/When: Cherokee County History Museum & Visitors Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday

Why Go: This is no ordinary museum. Through the use of iPads, the county's historic figures come to life in 850 square feet of space.

Pricing: Free

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