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🌱 New Walking Tour Downtown + HS Digital Learning Day + Local Artists

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Welcome back, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's issue, you'll get updates on...

  • 🌳 Cherokee Recreation and Parks programs
  • 🕸️ spooky things going on at Rootstock
  • ⚛ free microchips!

But first, today's weather:

Humid; a stray evening thunderstorm. High: 71 Low: 63.

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

  1. Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services and the Cherokee Sheriff's Office were called out to a house fire on Kemp Drive in Acworth early Tuesday morning. The scene was a bit chaotic, with two large propane tanks in the mix, four residents, one of them injured in the fire, and eight dogs, one of which ended up biting a deputy. There were no further injuries reported, and all residents and pets escaped the home prior to the rescue team's arrival. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
  2. There is a new walking tour coming to Downtown Woodstock! The Woodstock Art Walking Tour will focus on the amazing art that can be seen around the downtown area. On October 20, three tours will depart from the Reeves House between 6 - 7 p.m. and each will last about 45 minutes or so. You can purchase tickets for $5 each here. Also, don't forget to check out Art on the Green, the Outdoor Art Market this weekend. On Saturday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., local artists will be on the Green downtown to display their art. There will be food, live music and art to buy. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
  3. Cherokee Recreation and Parks has been posting about some great events coming up in December. Since space is limited, it'd be a good idea to register sooner rather than later for these ones. On December 2, you can bring family and friends to a spaghetti dinner with Santa and his elves. The dinner will be at the new Hickory Flat Gym, and you can sign up for your choice of three different time slots, 5, 6 or 7 p.m. There is a sensory-friendly dinner option from 5 - 6 p.m. Santa will read and there will be cookie decorating, crafts, music, hot cocoa and desserts. Then, on December 16, there will be a Therapeutic Recreation event for individuals with disabilities and their families. Leisure Roamers Rink on the River will be taking place at The Mill on Etowah. Those ages 16 and up can skate with or without their families, the drop-off location is at The WREC, you can sign up online here. Please see the online listings for more information. (Cherokee Recreation and Parks via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

  • Today is a Digital Learning Day for high school students not taking the SAT/PSAT. (All Day)
  • Family Storytime: for children of all ages, enjoy books, songs and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street and Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Zoey the Reading Dog: schedule a 15-minute appointment to read to Zoey at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. Contact the library by phone to register at 770-591-1491. (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
  • Creative Writing Workshop: William Walsh, local author and director of the Master of Fine Arts program at Reinhardt University will lead the workshop, covering the writing process, becoming a better writer and how to get published. The event will be at R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
  • Perler Bead Earrings: create earrings with perler beads. For ages 16 and up. Please register online for the crafting session at Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. (5:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
  • Trivia Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: every Wednesday, prizes for first, second and third place teams each week at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • DJ Trivia: every Wednesday at Woodstock Beer Market, 240 Chambers Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Senior Center Programs:
    • Fit Over 50 - every Wednesday and Friday, have fun with chair yoga, balance, bands, weights and core strength exercises at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
  • MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • MadLife Stage & Studios:
    • The Harmony Grove Band - 5-Piece Southern Rock Band (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The Haunted Tavern Experience at Rootstock tomorrow evening is a four-course pairing dinner with ghost stories and spooky special effects. Head over to their website to grab tickets before they sell out. They are also holding The Haunted Tavern Cocktail Dinner on October 27, tickets are available to that event as well. Rootstock is located at 8558 Main Street. (Rootstock)
  • The Cherokee County Animal Shelter offers free pet microchips for county residents. You can bring your furry ones to the shelter for their microchip at 1015 Univeter Road or 131 Chattin Drive without making an appointment, but please make sure they are secured on a leash or in a carrier. The service is offered Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
  • Reminder: The Cobb New Horizons Symphonic Band will be performing swing music at the Sunset Symphony this Friday at 7 p.m. The free concert will take place at the Amphitheater downtown, so please bring your blanket, chair and food and drinks, if you'd like, and carve yourself out a nice spot to relax and enjoy the sounds. People do tend to set up their spot up to a day early, make sure to head over well before showtime. The program, flyer and information about the Cobb New Horizons Symphonic Band can be found here. (City of Woodstock Special Events)
  • Reminder: Be sure to take a nice autumn stroll on the Towne Lake Pass Trail this month while the latest TrailStory project is up. For the project, signs are installed along local trails that display pages of a book. The book page signs have review questions and a QR code on the other side for you and the kids to go over as you walk. This month's project book is "A Tale of Two Beasts," by Fiona Roberton. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
  • Here are some new homes for sale in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
  • Downtown Woodstock: "Join us at the Gazebo in the Park at City Center on Saturday, October 15 at 11 a.m. as Spider Gwen reads a story, poses for photos and more! Presented by the FoxTale Book Shoppe and Woodstock Parks and Recreation. @foxtale_book_shoppe @wo..." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Arnold Mill Rd: "GOAT YOGA 🐐 - On the Green At The Mill on Etowah Special Event Rate - $34 🐐 All proceeds will benefit Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary! Class fee is non-refundable! To Register, https://hiddenacresanimalsanct... What to bring: Water Towel Yoga mat (or rent one for $5)" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Allatoona Shores: "Come out and shop at your local neighborhood Bridgemill Farmers Market. - Open to all, everyone is welcome. Every Wednesday through December from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the parking lot located next to the Bridgemill playground and green space." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Towne Lake Hills: "The Etowah Marching Band is in need of 2 "mom carts" to be donated for our band. - Gently used is totally great! Please text Michelle Dodd (404-310-0899) if you are able to donate😄" (Nextdoor)

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