🌱 City And County Job Postings + Local Group For Yarn, String Crafts

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening locally. Today's issue includes news about...

• New city and county job postings.
• A Reeves House group for yarn and string lovers.
• An August fire department job fair.

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Now, today's weather: Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 90 Low: 72.

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

1. A few city and county job postings have popped up in the last week, and Cherokee County E 9-1-1, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services and Woodstock Fire & Rescue are all looking to bring in new team members. Cherokee County E 9-1-1 is accepting applications for a communications officer, Woodstock Fire & Rescue is looking for firefighters and Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) has opened up their application window for their high school Explorer Post. (Cherokee County E 9-1-1, Woodstock Fire & Rescue, CCFES)
2. If you're a thread enthusiast, the Reeves House has an event you may be interested in. The Sunday Stitch Session at the Reeves House is open to everyone, and a great opportunity to join other crafters while you work on your own stitching, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross stitching, tatting or whatever you'd like. The organizers won't have supplies, but you can find lots of help and brainstorming. (Reeves House at Woodstock Arts via Facebook)
3. Woodstock Fire & Rescue is holding a hiring event on Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Woodstock Fire Department on Arnold Mill Road. You'll get to interact with the fire chief, command staff and team members, learn about the department's culture and show off your skills and knowledge. There are only four openings, so RSVP at the link as soon as you can. Applicants that aren't chosen will be considered in the future based on the information gathered by the department at the hiring event. (Woodstock Official Website)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Friday, July 14

• American Red Cross Blood Drive: You can save someone's live today at WellStar Cherokee Health Park - Holly Springs, 1120 WellStar Way in Canton. (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• Mark Grundhoefer: Catch the music tonight at Woodstock Beer Market, 240 Chambers St. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• "Matilda": The performances take place at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (7:30 p.m.)
• Hughes Taylor: Enjoy live blues rock tonight in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• "Rock Band" Night: Play alone or with your crew, admission includes unlimited gaming all night. If you'd like to join in, you can sign up at the front counter when you arrive at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - midnight)
• Karaoke Night: If you're in the mood to belt one (or more) out, Reformation Brewery has the tunes for you at 105 Elm St. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Will Tipton (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Rae & The Ragdolls (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Back 2 Mac - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac (7:30 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) has a lot planned for us today. If you'd like to meet the Etowah Marching Eagles, there's a meet-and-greet at the Rose Creek Library at 10:30 a.m. and an all-ages, Inclusive Storytime at the same library at 3:30 p.m. There are several other events today, please click the link to see the full schedule and further event information. (SRLS Calendar)
• There are some great musicians stopping in at Maxwell's Cigar Bar this weekend. Tonight, you'll see Way Back Band from 8 to 11 p.m., and tomorrow, it'll be the Danny Miller Trio from 8 to 11 p.m. Maxwell's Cigar Bar is at 150 Towne Lake Parkway. (Maxwell's Cigar Bar via Facebook)
• You've got a few days to brush up on your "Twilight" factoids, The Blue Ghost Arcade is holding a night of "Twilight" trivia on Monday at 8 p.m. You can play alone or with a team, and admission includes unlimited gaming all night. The arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (The Blue Ghost Arcade)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks is holding a Youth Girls Flag Football Camp July 24-26. The camp is for recreational players ages 8-14, and the camp day will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day at Hobgood Park. You can register your child and read more about the league at the link, registration closes on July 16. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Stop by Fashion Cupcake to check out the area in the boutique they have dedicated to Woodstock themed items! So many cute Woodstock items at the store! @shopfashioncupcake #woodstockga #woodstockgeorgia #downtownwoodstock" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "Did you know that we have a 'Barn Cat' program? Cats in this program are not your regular friendly outdoor cat. These kitties will most likely not be begging for affection or even come very near to your front door except for dinner. If you are willing to care for the needs (food, water, shelter, and regular vet care) of an outdoor kitty stop in and ask about our Barn Cat program." (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

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