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🌱 Local BBQ Set To Reopen + CCSD Job Fair + Film Festival Updates

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Hello, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news about...

  • Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q is reopening soon.
  • A job fair is coming up on Friday at the CCSD.
  • The Woodstock Arts Film Festival is here!

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Here are the top five stories today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

  1. I have some great news for you this Monday morning, Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q in Canton is expected to open back up next month! After months of extensive repairs, the restaurant is projecting a reopening sometime between mid-February and the beginning of March. The fire originated in the ceiling of the dry storage room overnight on October 23 and caused smoke and fire damage throughout the structure. Nobody was in the restaurant at the time of the fire, and there were no injuries reported. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
  2. The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) will be holding a virtual job fair on Friday. The open positions are within the Special Education department for the upcoming 2023-24 school year and include school psychologists, speech language pathologists, board certified behavior analysts and more. If you think you'd be a good fit, the job fair will be held online, and virtual interview appointments will be offered from 1 - 4 p.m. You can sign up for your appointment here, and you can find all CCSD job listings here. Please be sure to complete the application and reference process prior to your appointment. (CCSD Press Release)
  3. Saturday is the official start of the first annual Woodstock Arts Film Festival. This exciting new festival will feature films made by local teams, using a list of items, words or themes provided by Woodstock Arts. The prompts that must be used in your film will consist of a line of dialogue, a prop and a theme, and they will be sent out at noon on Saturday. The teams must also create their film within a total of 48 hours. Further details, including the requirements and necessary paperwork, can be found online here. If you have any questions, please reach out to brian@woodstockarts.org. (Woodstock Arts)
  4. If you have a firearm or are thinking about getting one, there's a gun safety class coming up this week instructed by an officer from the Woodstock Police Department. The "SKILLS - Gun Safety" class this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. will cover the essentials of gun safety, including how to store your guns, where to go for training and how and where you can carry your weapon. Participants will earn a certificate once the class is done, please do not bring your firearm to the class. You can register here. (Woodstock Recreation and Parks)
  5. Also out of Woodstock Arts, the latest play "The Lightning Thief" is on the stage at the Woodstock Arts Theatre until January 29. The play features a cast of teen actors and is based on the best selling books by Rick Riordan. Recommended for ages 10 and up, the story follows Percy Jackson's quest to find Zeus' lightning bolt. There is a sensory friendly performance in the afternoon this Saturday. (Woodstock Arts)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

  • Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Schools, government offices and many businesses are closed today in observance.
  • Knife & Scissor Sharpening Service: Tony from Y-Not Sharp will be available to sharpen your knives and shears at Leaning Ladder, 105 E. Main Street. No appointment necessary, and you can pay on site. (3 - 6:30 p.m.)
  • Hot Vinyasa: all levels are welcome, though some prior experience is helpful to the class held at Ember Hot Yoga, 330 Chambers Street. (6:30 - 7:45 p.m.)
  • DJ Trivia: the top three teams win cash prizes, every Monday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
  • "The Adams Family" Trivia: play alone or with a team, the top three winners receive a prize at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
  • Cowboys vs Buccaneers Super Wild Card Watch Party: watch the game with friends over at The Daily Draft, 8594 Main Street. (8:15 - 11:15 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The next "Stroll and Roll" at Hot Wheels Skate Center is Friday, from 10 a.m. - noon. The event is for skaters ages 5 and under, and admission includes a dance party, time on the playground and a penguin craft. There is also an admission option that includes lunch. Ride-along toys are allowed, but pedal bikes and motorized vehicles are not allowed. The skate center is located at 228 Farm Ridge Drive NE. (Hot Wheels Skate Center via All Events)
  • Jubilee Church is reopening after its expansion on Friday. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served from 4:30 - 6 p.m. The church is located at 260 Parkway 575, just off Highway 92, behind the Starbucks near I-575. (IN WDSTK)
  • Woodstock Arts is holding an Art on the Spot event Friday at 6 p.m. You can watch as three local artists create pieces of art in under three hours. The pieces will be raffled off at the end of the event at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves Street. (Woodstock Arts)
  • On Saturday, there is a Social Security Workshop being held at the Chattahoochee Tech Canton campus. The workshop is free and open to all, topics will range from when to claim Social Security to how your Social Security will be taxed and lots in between. The class will be held in Classroom A, from 10 a.m. - noon at Chattahoochee Tech, 1645 Bluffs Parkway in Canton. (Paxton DeMent via All Events)
  • This is the last week to bring your Christmas tree to the One for the Chipper event. The last day is Friday. Painted or decorated trees cannot be accepted, so please remove all decorations completely and bring it over to Olde Rope Mill Park to have it put into the chipper. (Woodstock Press Release)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Townview Commons: "Sitting here at Zucca's pizza on bells ferry in the Publix shopping center. I can't believe I've never heard of this place before. The pasta is excellent and Kelsey my server is AWESOME!!! I will be back." (Nextdoor)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance. Enjoy!

  • MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
    • Tuesday: Undiscovered Artist Showcase - A Monthly Spotlight on 6-8 Rising Musicians (7 p.m.)
    • Wednesday: The Steven Brooks Band - Funk, Rock 'n' Roll & Heady Vibes Cover Band (7:30 p.m.)
    • Thursday: Laugh-Lines & Stretch-Marks - Comedy for Women, Moms and Couples (8 p.m.)
    • Friday: Kids in America - 80's Rock & Pop Hits Tribute (7 p.m.)
    • Friday: Baylee Littrell (10 p.m.)
    • Saturday: Hot Licks & Rhetoric - A Steely Dan Tribute (7 p.m.)
    • Saturday: The Purple Madness - A Prince Tribute (10 p.m.)
  • Rootstock, 8558 Main Street
    • Thursday: Trevor Startt - playing live in The Listening Room (6 - 9 p.m.)
    • Friday: Trey Odum - playing live on the Rooftop (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
    • Saturday: Ben Bostick - playing live on the Rooftop (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
    • Sunday: Nashville Songwriters Session In The Listening Room - Matt Rogers and Eric Erdman (6 - 8 p.m.)
  • The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  • Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street
    • Wednesday: Black Garlic with Chef Oakley (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street
    • Saturday: Build Your Own Earrings with Broken Ankles - create three pairs of earrings (6 - 8 p.m.)
    • Sunday: Planner Party with Moments with B - build a one-month planner (2 - 4 p.m.)
  • Cherokee Recreation & Parks
    • Saturday: A Notion to Sew Basics Class - learn the basics of project sewing. You'll make an accessory bag and small practice project and use a sewing machine, serger, needle and thread during the class at The WREC, 7545 Main Street, Building 200. (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
  • Woodstock Arts
    • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: "The Lightning Thief" - performed at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. Note: the Saturday afternoon performance is sensory friendly. (Various Showtimes)
    • Saturday: Creative Corner, Beer Can Bouquet - for teens and adults, enjoy the latest Reeves House exhibit, then create a bouquet out of recycled beer cans at the Reeves House Studio, 734 Reeves Street. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Sequoyah Regional Library System
    • Tuesday: Adult Art Night - for ages 18 and up and all skill levels, join other adults at the library to paint a snowy cardinal. You can register here, all materials will be provided. The art night will be held at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
    • Wednesday: Reading Dogs with Teddy Puppies - sign up for a 15-minute slot to read to the Teddy Puppies at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, located at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, you can register here. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
    • Wednesday: Neon Paint Night - for all skill levels, a neon-themed, adult paint night at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library. You can register here. (5 - 6 p.m.)
    • Friday: American Red Cross Community Blood Drive - for ages 17 and up, 16-year-olds can donate with parental consent. Please make an appointment online here and enter the code "RTJones", or you can sign up by calling 1-800-Red-Cross. The blood drive will be held at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (11 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
  • IN WDSTK (open to non-members)
    • Thursday: YPOW AM - join the Young Professionals of Woodstock every Thursday morning for coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
    • Friday: State of the City Breakfast 2023 - join the IN WDSTK professionals at Mayor Caldwell's State of the City Address at the Woodstock Arts City Center Theater. Registration, networking and breakfast start at 7:45 a.m., and the program starts at 8:15 a.m. INvestors can get their complimentary ticket and non-members can get their paid ticket online, an RSVP is required. (7:45 - 9 a.m.)
  • Other
    • Saturday: Bread Beckers, Getting Started - the class will include milling flour, mixing quick breads, kneading dough and more at Bread Beckers, 305 Bell Park Drive. (10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
    • Saturday: Paint and Chat Professional Art Classes - for all skill levels at Tranquility Fine Arts, 9194 Main Street. (2 - 4 p.m.)

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