🌱 New Musical Debuts At Woodstock Arts + Gardening Class For Kids

Welcome back, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here goes...

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First, today's weather:

Nice with clouds and sun. High: 87 Low: 69.

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

1. The new musical "Orphie and the Book of Heroes" is playing at Woodstock Arts now through Jun. 22. The family-friendly show runs for 90 minutes and puts a comedic twist on classic Greek myths. Tickets are available online or at the door for $18. (Woodstock Arts)
2. The Woodstock Summer Concert Series returns tonight with a performance by Sister Hazel. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater. Admission is free for all ages and tickets are not required. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News)
3. The Cherokee County Master Gardeners are hosting a free class today for children of all ages to get them interested in gardening. During the class, kids will make their own seed bombs with wildflower seeds and decorate small pots of herbs they can grow at home. The event takes place today at Encompass Ministries Inc. from 10:00-11:30 a.m. (Cherokee County Master Gardeners)
4. The Rustic Market celebrated its grand opening in Downtown Woodstock yesterday. The new store in Downtown Woodstock features home decor and furnishings, bath and body products, florals, apparel, and more. Find this exciting new shop right next to Pie Bar. (Downtown Woodstock)
5. In need of a lakeside getaway? Access Atlanta rounded up a list of the best summer activities to enjoy while visiting nearby Allatoona Lake. Check out the full list of activities — which includes camping, boating, and wakeboarding — by visiting the link. (Access Atlanta)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• The Ultimate Braves Tailgating Experience At The Daily Draft (2:00 PM)
• Artisan Wine Tasting & Dancing At The Gifted Ferret (5:00 PM)
• Canon Tyler At Rootstock Restaurant & Bar (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Patch is looking for locals in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area to curate daily newsletters just like this one! Click the link to learn more and begin your application. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Looking for a new home in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area? Here are the latest houses to hit the market. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• The Woodstock Public Library is hosting a Family Game Night next Monday, Jun. 13. Stop by from 2:00-3:30 p.m. for free fun and games. Registration is not required. (Woodstock Public Library)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.