🌱 City Wide Yard Sale + Bluebirds At School + Jazz Night Is Back

Hello all. Nina here with your Friday edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• Woodstock is having a yard sale!
• Cherokee HS students are for the birds.
• Jazz Night is back at the Reeves House.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 84 Low: 62.

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

1. I'm so excited for this one! In recognition of Earth Day and our city's ongoing efforts towards recycling, reusing and reducing, there's going to be a Woodstock City Wide Yard Sale the weekend of April 22. You'll sign up to have your yard sale added to the interactive map on the event's main page and your name and address will be shown in event advertisements placed in several spots online and around town. Registration closes on April 4, so sign up soon if you'd like to participate. There is no cost to enter your sale into the registry and the City of Woodstock will advertise the sale on several media outlets and apps, including the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch, the kiosk at The Park at City Center, the Parks & Rec website, craigslist and more. After the sale, if you have items left over, you are encouraged to donate them to your favorite charity or to USAgain for reuse or recycling. You can find yard sale tips, the event flyer and the registration button at the link. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
2. Agriculture students from Cherokee High School recently learned about the installation and management of bird boxes, then used that knowledge to help support the local ecosystem. The students' project will benefit the students and staff long-term, helping in studies related to biology and animal behavior. The bluebird box installation project was researched and completed using the students' gained knowledge in pest and predator deterrent systems, ways of avoiding territorial issues between the birds, placement of the boxes to where they wouldn't get too hot or too cool with added attention to the bluebird mating season and ways to encourage nesting and egg laying in the bird boxes. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. Who doesn't love some good jazz and an evening breeze? Jazz Night at Woodstock Arts is coming up on March 31 at 6 p.m. Tables and chairs are set up for you to use and the night is rain or shine, but there is a tent in case of rain. The live music will play from the back porch at the Reeves House and the outdoor bar will have charcuterie boards, wine and beer available for purchase. There are other options in coffee drinks and snacks inside the Reeves House. While you're there, be sure to check out the current exhibit in the gallery, "Through the Looking Glass: Art + Science." (Woodstock Arts)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Friends of the Cherokee County Public Libraries Book Sale: the sale is open to all and will be held at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, located at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. The sale includes books, DVD's, puzzles, games and books on CD. (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Farm Bureau Storytime: for children of all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Celebrate National Agriculture Week during the special storytime at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Free Car Seat Checkup Event: presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks, Safe Kids Cherokee County and Cherokee Fire & Emergency Services. Head over to The Buzz at Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton to learn how to install your child's car or booster seat and have it checked for safety. (1 - 4 p.m.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (1 - 6 p.m.)
• Crafters' Club: if you crochet, knit, embroider or craft, bring your project over to the R.T. Jones Memorial Library for some crafting and socialization. The library is located at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (3 - 5 p.m.)
• Rock Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz. There is a nominal fee to climb. (3 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Trevor Startt: the artist will be playing live tonight at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Bracelets, Beads & Bevvies with bamabelle: for ages 12 and up, create three bracelets, light snacks and drinks will be provided. The event is at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• DJ T-Mix: head over to PURE Taqueria for live music on the rooftop tonight, weather permitting, at 405 Chambers Street. (7 - 11 p.m.)
• "Company": catch a performance of the play at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• Jim Stapley: the artist will be live tonight in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Rock Band Night: admission includes unlimited gaming all night, sign up to play Rock Band at the front counter. Play alone or with your own crew at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 11:55 p.m.)
• Chip McGuire: the artist will be playing tonight at Donovan's Irish Cobbler, 1025 Rose Creek Drive. (9 p.m. - 1 a.m.)
• DJ Karaoke: every Friday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (9:30 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Fit Over 50 - stretch and exercise with chair yoga, balance, bands, weights and core strength work every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
  • Nutrition 2023 - every Friday at the William G. Long Senior Center. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Will Tipton (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • The Hoodlins (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Karen Waldrup - Top Charting Nashville Country Star (7 p.m.)
  • Dueling Pianos with The Andrews Brothers (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• I've noticed that there are quite a few county and city jobs available. If you're job hunting at the moment, here are some of the departments hiring:
  • Cherokee Recreation & Parks - looking to hire a recreation coordinator (Civic Alerts)
  • Cherokee County - many open positions, you can sort the list by selecting "posting start date" and checking the box for "sort descending" (Cherokee County Human Resources)
  • Woodstock Police Department - looking to hire certified officers (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
  • City of Woodstock - several open positions, including HR generalist, Code Enforcement Officer, recreation specialist, seasonal recreation aide, process planner and building inspector. (City of Woodstock)
• If you have yard debris to get rid of or some pruning to take care of, don't forget that the annual burn ban runs from May 1 - September 30. Now's a great time to get that done, though the conditions should always be checked on the day you will be burning. You can check online here or call the Georgia Forestry Commission at 877-652-2876. You do not need a permit for yard debris or recreational fires, but permits are required for bonfires and land clearing fires. (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services)
• Do you have an animal shaped hole in your life? Take a look at these amazing and adorable pets waiting for a loving family in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nina Lightcap

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