🌱 Animal Shelter Requesting Donations + Fundraiser For Firefighter

Hello and good morning, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here with the weekend edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily to help catch you up on local news and upcoming events. There is a lot going on this weekend, let's dive in...

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First, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 85 Low: 67.
• Sunday: Partial sunshine. High: 87 Low: 69.

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

1. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is asking for dog food donations as part of its Pet Assistance & Welfare for Seniors (P.A.W.S.) program. If you can give, please head over to the Amazon wish list to see what it is in need of. The program aims to keep pets in their homes instead of the shelters and serves pet parents in need, including the Meals on Wheels Senior Citizens program. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
2. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services raised over $6,000 in a fundraiser for Firefighter David Gray and his family. Gray was recently diagnosed with cancer and has served Woodstock for 17 years. A group of local women called the Grams Girls made a handmade quilt to be raffled off, and they also created personalized quilts for Gray's family members. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
3. Going on during the month of August, "Trail Story: The Hike" is a self-paced walk along Rubes Creek Trail hosted by the Sequoyah Regional Library System. As you go down the trail, there will be signs posted with pages from the book "The Hike" by Alison Farrell. Across from the signs will be interactive QR codes that you and your family can scan for book review questions. The project geared towards families is suitable for all ages. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
4. The Cherokee County Engineering - Roadway Capital Program advised via Facebook that there will be road closures on East Cherokee Drive at the South Holly Springs Road/Thornwood Drive intersection from August 15 to August 17 for paving. The project will be going on during business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (Cherokee County via Facebook)

This weekend in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Saturday, August 13

• The Cherokee County Public Services Agency is holding a food drive today until 5 p.m. at 150 Chattin Drive in the parking lot. (8 a.m.)
• Farm. Fresh. Market. is downtown on the Green. (8:30 a.m.)
• The "7th Annual Back the Blue Pavement Ride" is today. Join with your Jeep to support local law enforcement. The ride starts at Shottenkirk Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram on Liberty Blvd. in Canton. Please check the link for important details. (9 a.m.)
• "Back to School Jam" at Stars and Strikes Woodstock. The first kids to enter will receive a backpack with school supplies and a $5 game card. (10 a.m.)
• Woodstock Arts presents "Kids Corner: Artists in Space!" at The Reeves House. Children will be painting galaxies using watercolors. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register online. (10:30 a.m.)
• "LEGO Lab" at the Rose Creek Public Library is an event for all ages. (3 p.m.)
• "The Pre-Party, Woodstock Pre-Concert Celebration - Artisan Wine Tasting & Dancing" at The Gifted Ferret on Eagle Drive. Fun and shopping before the Black Jacket Symphony takes the stage at the amphitheater. (5 p.m.)
• "Leisure Roamers" evening kayak session at the Cherokee Rec Center on Main Street. Registration includes a double kayak rental. If you don't have a partner, please let the coordinator know beforehand to be paired with another person. Please register online. (5 p.m.)
• DJ Worldclass will be on the rooftop at Pure Taqueria. (7 p.m.)
• "Black Jacket Symphony - Hotel California" will be at the amphitheater playing the Eagles album live. Please check online for shuttle information. (7:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Ben Kimbrell (11 a.m.)
  • Carter Horne (2 p.m.)
  • Eric Hogan Duo (5 p.m.)
  • Roger "Hurricane" Wilson (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • "SkynFolks - Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute. Tickets are almost sold out, grab your tickets online. (7 p.m.)
  • "Bent to Fly - Rock Tribute Band" with special guest PUSHBACK. Tickets are almost sold out, grab your tickets online. (10 p.m.)

Sunday, August 14

• "Zwilling Event - Knife Skills" is a hands-on class at Leaning Ladder. (11:30 a.m.)
• "Makers Mash - shop local artists and makers!" at Reformation Brewery Woodstock. (1 p.m.)
• "Let's Sketch the Historic Woodstock Caboose" at Freight Kitchen & Tap. (4 p.m.)
• "Zwilling Event - Culinary Showcase" is a demonstration class at Leaning Ladder. (4:30 p.m.)
• "Hand Up Stand Up - Monthly Comedy Night" in the Listening Room at Rootstock. (7 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Hunter Blalock (11 a.m.)
  • Big Toe MOJO (3 p.m.)
  • Korby Bohannon (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Adoption event at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter (CCAS) is today! Please click the link for information on how to join the "virtual line" when you arrive at the shelter. Available animals can be found online. (CCAS via Facebook)
• Canyons Fresh Grill is hiring! Both the Woodstock and Canton location are accepting applications, which can be found on their website. (Canyons Fresh)
• Pie Day is today at Farm. Fresh. Market. Deliver your pie to the City of Woodstock tent at Reformation Brewery by 9 a.m. Scroll down the Downtown Woodstock Facebook page for the entry form and contest details. (9 a.m.)

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That's it for now, you're all caught up for this weekend. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

About me: Nina Lightcap is a writer and editor with a passion for crafting and polishing business and creative content. When not weaving word, she can probably be found cooling off in a pool somewhere or enjoying downtown Woodstock with her family.

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