🌱 Concert Chair Placement Starts Now + Taste Of Woodstock Next Week

Hello, everybody! It's Friday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including news on...

• Chair placement for tomorrow's concert.
• Next week brings the Taste of Woodstock.
• Patriot Day ceremony at Canton Rotary Park.

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Michale Pena, Realtor at RB Realty

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Now, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 88 Low: 65.

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

1. Rise and shine, neighbors! It's Friday morning, and it's officially time for chair placement at the amphitheater for the Drivin N Cryin concert tomorrow. Lawn, beach and bag chairs can be set up right after 6 a.m. this morning, but please note that you can't use tarps, blankets, plastic, towels, tables or things that cover or are staked into the ground and aisles, stairs and walls must be left open. Don't miss the show, this is the last in the 2023 Woodstock Summer Concert Series. Information on parking and shuttles to and from the amphitheater can be found at the link. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
2. Taste of Woodstock is almost here, the annual event is set to take place on Sept. 14, from 5 to 9 p.m. on the Event Green downtown. You can purchase tasting tickets at the Woodstock Visitors Center now or at the event itself, cash is not accepted for tastings. After you've tasted your way through the participating eateries, you can vote for your favorites. There are more than 20 restaurants signed up, including Rootstock, Taqueria Tsunami, Susto's Taco Bar and Reel Seafood, the full listing and further detail can be seen at the link. (Taste of Woodstock)
3. Cherokee County has announced details on the upcoming 2023 Patriot Day ceremony, to be held on Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the Public Safety Memorial in Canton Rotary Park in Canton, and the keynote speaker is Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Chief Eddie Robinson, who led the planning of the ceremony from 2002 to 2022. The Cherokee High School Band of Warriors and Cherokee Fire Pipes and Drums will perform, and the Cherokee County Multi-Agency Honor Guard will present the colors. The event is rain or shine, the address is 100 North St. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
4. The Sequoyah Regional Library System is running a space-themed program for children of all ages and adults this month. The "Sequoyah Space Explorers" program will ramp up towards the end of the month and includes story times, educational content like "Astronomy 101," LEGO Labs focusing on space, a painting session for the grownups and much more. Check out the link to see the full calendar, you can register on Beanstack to join the themed reading challenge and earn prizes. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Friday, September 8

• Afternoon Family Storytime: For children of all ages with an accompanying adult, enjoy books, fingerplays and songs at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (4 - 5 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts Casino Night: There are still tickets available but be sure to grab your tickets before they're gone. The fundraising event will benefit Woodstock Arts, and you can expect blackjack, roulette and craps tables, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. (6:30 p.m.)
• WIT! - Woodstock Arts Improv Troupe: The laughs are best for those 10 and older tonight at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (7:30 p.m.)
• Jazz Session with Ollie & Angie: Enjoy a delicious meal with a side of music in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: Bring the crew out for karaoke tonight at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm St. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • WILKES (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Carl and The Floorwalkers (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • The Wildflowers - Tom Petty Tribute (7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Hot Wheels Skate Center has some super fun events this week to keep you and the kids entertained. Today, from 10 a.m. to noon, it's Toddler Time at the skate center for kids six and under. From noon to 4 p.m. today, Home School Skate is going on, and tomorrow, Adult Skate Night starts at 9 p.m. The skate center is located at 228 Farm Ridge Drive NE. (Hot Wheels Skate Center via Facebook)
• September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and it's the perfect time to get a card if you haven't had the chance. If you sign up this month, you'll even get a free library card holder. Check out the perks a library card can bring at the link. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
• If books are something you love, head to the Woodstock Library today and tomorrow for the monthly book sale. The Friends of the Library Live Book Sale will be going on from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow, the library is located at 7735 Main St.
• There are a lot of animals looking for a home in our area, if you've been thinking about adding a furry family member, check out these adoptable pets in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "The Kittens are coming... SOON! So... #Watchthisspace #fridaysat530pm It's going to be a kitten palooza this weekend 🐾🐱❤" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

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Featured events:

• Stars & Stripes - Chili Cook Off Fundraiser for Project Hero (September 9)
• Playhouse Family Show (September 9)
• Hidden Acres Animal Sanctuary Family Fun Event (September 9)
• Cherokee County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale (September 16)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

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