🌱 Cherokee Career Expo + WDSTKtoberfest + Safety Issues, Solutions

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

1. The Cherokee Career Expo is coming up next Wednesday, September 28 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center. The event will run from 2-6 p.m., with resume review assistance available prior to the expo at 1 p.m. Registration is required, but free for job seekers. There is a long list online of the hiring companies that will be present, including Ameritech Facility Services, Camellia Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, Cherokee County School District, Holly Springs Police Department and many more. Make sure to head over to their website for more event details. (2 p.m.)
2. WDSTKtoberfest 2022 starts up Saturday, September 24 in Downtown Woodstock. The mayor will be at several locations for keg tapping appearances. Reformation Brewery will be his first stop at 10 a.m., with The Daily Draft at 10:30 a.m., Freight Kitchen & Tap at 11 a.m. and Prime 120 at 11:30 a.m. You can follow the mayor around the locations or hang out at your favorite to wait for his appearance to start. WDSTKtoberfest will run through October 2. Make sure to check out the October 1 pub crawl for a chance to receive a 2022 Commemorative Boot glass by collecting stamps at the participating locations. Please check the website for a list of participating restaurants. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
3. The latest Towne Hall News took a moment to highlight safety issues and solutions for the families of Woodstock. National Preparedness Month is September, in place to increase awareness about the need to prepare for disasters and emergencies. The creation of an emergency plan and the collection of emergency supplies can save lives, and as this year's theme says, "The life you've built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family." Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15, and The National Fire Protection Association is celebrating it's 100th year of fire prevention. The organization's new campaign "Fire won't wait. Plan your escape" urges citizens to prepare for a fire emergency by creating an exit plan and installing and maintaining smoke alarms. (The Towne Hall News)
4. Assistant Chief Mark Hand of the Woodstock Police Department graduated from the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2022 last week. The class hosted by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is a nine-month program that "educates existing and emerging leaders of Cherokee County on social, economic, educational and governmental needs of the community." Congratulations! (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
5. Riverfest is Saturday, September 24 in Canton! From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Etowah River Park will be home to the annual arts and crafts festival. It raises funds for the Service League of Cherokee County to be used towards county children in need. The event will feature over 150 arts and craft vendors from Georgia and the surrounding states, performances, scarecrows, food trucks, a tailgating area with live broadcasts of football games and a children's area with games, bounce houses, a petting zoo and miniature train rides. (Service League of Cherokee County)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• "Astronomy 101 with Atlanta Astronomy Club," a beginner's guide to astronomy as part of the Space Explorers Week at the Sequoyah Regional Library System. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult to the event at the Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. (3 p.m.)
• "Constellation Lights Crafting Hour," create your own constellation light. For kids and teens of all ages, materials and refreshments will be provided, please register online for the event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (4:30 p.m.)
• "Constellation Embroidery for Adults" at R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (5 p.m.)
• "Kristina McMorris in conversation with Karen White" at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E Main Street, Suite 138. (6:30 p.m.)
• "DJ Bingo!" Every Monday at Woodstock Beer Market, 240 Chambers Street. (7 p.m.)
• "The Goonies Trivia!" Play alone or with a team to compete for prizes at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs
  • "Walking Club," every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 a.m.)
  • "Beginner Bridge Instruction," every Monday at the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• 2022 Opening Day at Big Springs Farm is Saturday. The farm will have a pumpkin patch, hayrides, a bounce house, face painting, farm animals and more and will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The 2022 season will end on October 29. (Visit Woodstock)
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is in need of paper towels and any brand of canned cat and dog food. Please head over to Amazon to see its entire wish list, there is also a link to donate via PayPal on the shelter's website. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Looking for a new home? Here are five new houses for sale in and around the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

Here are some events coming up that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance:

• Rootstock, 8558 Main Street
  • Wednesday - "Summer Wine Down Tasting" in The Listening Room. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Friday - "Nashville Based Sam Robbins Listening Room Experience Featuring Andy Sydow" (8 p.m.)
  • Saturday - "The Trouble Tones Blues Live in The Listening Room" (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Wednesday - "Adrian Stover - Post-Grunge Alternative-Rock Power-Trio" (8 p.m.)
  • Thursday - "Black Crowes & Chris Robinson Tribute - A Murder of Crowes" (8 p.m.)
  • Friday - "R&B, Inc. - 9 Piece R&B, Soul and Funk" (7 p.m.)
  • Friday - "Rock The 90's - The Ultimate 90s Supergroup Tribute" (10 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  • Friday - "Classic French Wine - Wine Class" (8 pm.)
  • Saturday - "Artisan Wine Tasting" (5 p.m.)
  • Sunday - "Halloween & Fall Wine Therapy's Sip & Paint" (3 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs
  • Tuesday - "Painter's Club" at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion (11 a.m.)
  • Wednesday and Friday - "Fit Over 50" at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion (9:30 a.m.)
  • Thursday - "Nimble Fingers Sewing Group" at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion (11:30 a.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Tuesday - "Tie-in Talk: Transforming Paper - The Art of Blackout Writing" on the front porch of the Reeves House, 734 Reeves Street. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday - "Gallery Tour for Kids!" in the Reeves House Gallery. (3 p.m.)
  • Saturday - The RT's, as part of the Lantern Series on the Green downtown. Tickets and venue information can be found online. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday - "Yoga in the Garden" in the Reeves House Garden. (11 a.m.)
  • Sunday - "Paint on the Patio" on the Reeves House Patio. (2 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile events for the rest of the month with tickets still available:
  • "Bubbles & Bubbly" on September 22. (7 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder events for the rest of the month with tickets still available:
  • "Italian Trattoria" demonstration class on September 22. (7 p.m.)
  • "Wine Tasting & Education, 5 Course Interactive Chef Tasting Menu" on September 27. (7 p.m.)
  • "Plant Power" demonstration class on September 28. (7 p.m.)
  • "German/Austrian Authentic Food" demonstration class on September 30. (7 p.m.)

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