🌱 CCSD Partner Of The Year Named + Etowah Student Wins PTA Contest

Hello and good morning, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here with the latest edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily to help catch you up on today's local news and upcoming events. Here's what's going on around town...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 93 Low: 75.

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

1. The Cherokee County School District announced the Mill Creek Middle School 2022 Partner of the Year, Nothing Bundt Cakes in Woodstock. In 2022, Nothing Bundt Cakes provided incentives, discounts and fundraising opportunities to Mill Creek. (CCSD via Facebook)
2. An Etowah High School student earned national honors through the 2021-2022 National PTA Reflections fine arts contest. The competition receives original art from students in many forms, including dance, literature, music composition, photography and other fine arts concentrations. Ryan Weber was named the overall state winner in the photography category, and he was one of only nine honorees from Georgia. (CCSD via Facebook)
3. The Woodstock Citizens' Public Safety Academy will be starting up on September 8 at 6:30 p.m. Applications are being accepted until September 6 for the series of classes, and the academy will be held every Thursday through November 17. With the goal of bringing citizens and public safety organizations together, classes will include criminal investigation procedures, patrol operations, fire safety and more. (Woodstock Police via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Today is the last day to catch "James and the Giant Peach" at Woodstock Arts. (10 a.m.)
• "Stuffed Animal Picnic Storytime and Sleepover" is happening at R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton. Bring your favorite stuffed animal with you to enjoy the picnic, storytime, dancing and more. Afterwards you can leave your stuffed animal with Miss Madison so they can enjoy a sleepover at the library. The event is for all ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and you may bring your own food and blanket. (noon)
• Harry Potter trivia is at Reformation Brewery Woodstock tonight. The event will feature themed drinks, a costume contest and more. (7 p.m.)
• "Sushi & Sake with Chef Sunisa" is a hands-on class at the Leaning Ladder on Main Street (7 p.m.)
• Wyatt Espalin will be performing at J Michael's Prime in Canton (7 p.m.)
• On the MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Danielle McLean (noon)
  • Top Artists - Extended Sets (6 p.m.)
• At MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Hughes Taylor Band - original blues rock (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Downtown Woodstock: "Madisonn Ave.'s Back 2 School Sale is this Saturday, July 30th, 8am -2pm. This is their biggest sale of the year! Check out their Instagram page @madi_ave for more details on this big sale!" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Searching for your new home? Check out the Woodstock-Towne Lake area Real Estate Roundup (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• The last back-to-school health clinic will be held on August 2 at the Canton and Woodstock Health Centers. The clinics offer hearing, dental, vision and nutrition screenings, as well as school-required immunizations. Screenings are $60 and immunizations are $21.90 for each underinsured or uninsured child. The clinics also accept insurance. (North Georgia Health District)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Towne Lake Hills: "The Etowah Marching Band Concessions need 2 microwaves and 1 refrigerator. - Please consider donating to us! Thank you- Michelle Dodd 404-310-0899" (Nextdoor)
• Enjoy "Jazz Night" on the back porch of the Reeves House on July 29 at 6 p.m. The free series is held on the last Friday of every month, food and refreshments will be available for sale. (Woodstock Arts)
• "Paint on the Patio" is coming up on July 31 at 2 p.m. on the patio of the Reeves House. All supplies will be provided, and an option for mimosas can be added when you register. (Woodstock Arts)

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Events:

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That's it for now, you're all caught up for today. 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 and thought, she can often be found cooling off in a pool somewhere or enjoying downtown Woodstock with her family.

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