🌱 Construction Updates + Events This Weekend + Easter Happenings

Editorial Correction: A previous version of this newsletter incorrectly stated the time for the City of Woodstock's HUB Transformation Project. This version is corrected to indicate the time of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. in Top Story 1.

Hi all! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Hub Transformation Project work to start next week.
• There are lots of great events this weekend, let's go!
• Take a look at all the Easter events coming up soon.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A morning thunderstorm; breezy. High: 79 Low: 43.
• Sunday: Partly sunny. High: 70 Low: 48.

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

1. The City of Woodstock has released a notice regarding the ongoing Hub Transformation Project. There will be paving going on on Towne Lake Parkway, Mill Street and Main Street from April 3 - 6. Work will be completed from 9 p.m. - 5 a.m. Expect delays and detours in the area. You can find more information about the project on Woodstock's official Hub Transformation Project web page here. (City of Woodstock via Facebook)
2. Cherokee Recreation & Parks has some of the most unique and fun classes, events and activities around. If you've ever thought about giving log rolling a shot, the department even has KeyLog Logrolling classes that will teach the sport to those ages 6 and up. The first class will be happening on April 4, registration for the class closes out tonight at 9 p.m. The next class is on April 6, and registration for that one closes on April 5 at 9 p.m. Both classes will meet at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center, located at 1200 WellStar Way in Canton. If you have any questions, you can contact Amanda Lane at aclane@cherokeega.com. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
3. Another great event coming out of Recreation & Parks, the EGGS-traordinary Spring Extravaganza is happening on April 8. There will be an egg hunt for ages 0 - 3 outside at the Aquatic Center, and there are several time slots for the Underwater Egg Hunt for ages 4 - 12. The Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt will be taking place first, starting at 12:45 p.m., and it's for all ages. On top of all the egg hunting fun, there will also be inflatables, face painting, crafts, prizes and a visit from the Easter Bunny. You can sign up at the link, registration for the event will close on April 7 at 5 p.m. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
4. If you'd like to squeeze in some more egg hunting this season, Canton is holding their Northside Hospital Foundation Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt from 1 - 3 p.m. at Etowah River Park, located at 600 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. The annual event features a petting zoo, carnival games, Easter egg hunts, snacks, music and more. The activities, snacks and pictures with the Easter Bunny are free and there are souvenir t-shirts available for $10 each. Monetary donations can be made online or in-person at the event and those made online during registration will benefit the Special Care Nursery babies at Northside Hospital-Cherokee. Eventgoers are encouraged to bring donations of diapers, wipes and baby food for MUST Ministries in Cherokee. There will be donation bins at the event, but please no glass bottles or jars. Please see the listing for egg hunt times, they are grouped by age. (Canton GA Events)
5. This is the last week to participate in the "Some Bunny Special" donation drive. It's a wonderful way for us to help those less fortunate celebrate Easter this year. To donate, you can bring fully stocked Easter baskets, homemade or purchased, over to one of three collection locations until April 7. Donation locations are the Aquatic Center at 1200 WellStar Way in Canton, The Buzz at 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton and the WREC at 7545 Main Street, Building 200 in Woodstock. You can see some great basket content suggestions at the link. (Cherokee County Communications Division)

Today and tomorrow in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Today

• Discovering Yoga: for ages 16 and up, give yoga a try and learn the basics on the stage of the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, at 101 Arnold Mill Road. All equipment will be provided, but please bring a mat if you have one. You can register at the link. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• Easter Egg Hunt: Hillside United Methodist Church is holding an egg hunt for one-year-old children through those in the 5th grade. The event is open to the public and will feature games, prizes, music and more. Children will be placed in age-based groups for the hunt at the church, 4474 Towne Lake Parkway. (10 a.m. - noon)
• Kids Corner, Artist in Space: the kids will explore the Art and Science exhibit at the gallery, and then they'll create space scenes using watercolor, paint and oil pastels. This event will be held in the Reeves House Studio, 734 Reeves Street. As of this writing, registration is still open with no deadline listed. (10:30 a.m.)
• Lunch Ride to Helen: the Women In The Wind Georgia Peaches Chapter invites women new to motorcycle riding or wanting to check out the group on a lunch ride to Helen. They will stop there for lunch and then head back to town. The group is meeting at the QuikTrip at 9765 Highway 92, plan to head over a bit early to prep for the ride. You can sign up at the link. (10 - 4:30 p.m.)
• Hand paint Your Own Earrings with Broken Ankles: paint your own clay earrings. The clay, tools, snacks and beverages will be provided. (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Colleen Oakley In-person Event: the meet and greet itself is free and doesn't require a registration, but you can order a hand-signed copy of the author's book "The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise" online here to be picked up at the shop or shipped to you. The event will be held at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138. (1 - 3 p.m.)
• Spring in Bloom: head over to The Outlet Shoppes, located at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny in center court for free, and you'll also receive a digital photo souvenir. There will be a balloon artist at today's event. (1 - 4 p.m.)
• Battle of the Brews, featuring the Sour Gose: take part in a Sour Gose blind tasting, rank your favorites and enjoy some great food at The Daily Draft, 8594 Main Street. If you can guess the brewery of each tasted beer, you'll be entered to win a grand prize. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Braves vs Nationals Watch Party: The Daily Draft, located at 8594 Main Street, will have the game up on the screen while you enjoy some great food and drinks. (4 - 7 p.m.)
• April Fool's Day Wine Tasting Fools' Party: enjoy drinks, an illusion game, fools' trivia, fools' fun karaoke and dancing at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (5 - 7 p.m.)
• DJ Dub Gee: the music will be up on the rooftop at PURE Taqueria, weather permitting, located at 405 Chambers Street. (7 - 11 p.m.)
• Board Game Night: a great event for groups, have a fun evening playing board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Radio 80's Band - A Tribute to 80's Pop/Rock: catch the live band at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (9:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Tyler Carson (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Tabby Kirby (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Eric & Lisa (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Layne Denton Band (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Harvest Moon - The Music of Neil Young (7 p.m.)
  • Jeremy's Ten - A Pearl Jam Tribute (10 p.m.)

Tomorrow

• Maker Bar - Kids: bring the kids over to Made Mercantile, located at 8636 Main Street, to create a project in 30 minutes or less for free. Moments with B will be on hand to help your little ones color a calling card, with the option to add photos to three calling cards for $5. (noon - 2 p.m.)
• Jazzy Sunday Brunch with Laurie Ann Jazzwine: catch the music live on the Rooftop at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (noon - 3 p.m.)
• Spring in Bloom: head over to The Outlet Shoppes, located at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway, to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny in center court for free, and you'll also receive a digital photo souvenir. There will be a Kid's Craft Corner at today's event. (1 - 4 p.m.)
• Chess Club: for all ages and skill levels, The Blue Ghost Arcade's new Chess Club will meet every other Sunday. Chess boards are available to use, but if you have your own board, you can bring it in if you'd like. The staff is also ready to help beginners learn the basics. The arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (4 - 6 p.m.)
• Jim Stapley: the artist will be playing live on the rooftop at PURE Taqueria, weather permitting, located at 405 Chambers Street. (5 - 9 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Sunday at Sidelines Grille - Woodstock, 300 Village Center Drive. (6 p.m.)
• Singers & Songwriters Night: at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Sonya Shell (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Layne Denton (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Greg & Spenser (5 - 8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee Sheriff's Office posted a notice on their Facebook page about a scam. The Sheriff says if anyone approaches you offering driveway paving services, it is probably a scam. If this happens, please reach out to the Sheriff's Office using 9-1-1. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Next week is Masters Week at Reformation Brewery! April 6 - 9, they'll be streaming the Masters on all TVs, and there will be specialty cocktails, BBQ specials from Queenie's BBQ and more. The Braves will be streaming afterwards. The brewery is located at 105 Elm Street. (Reformation Brewery via Facebook)
• Reminder: starting on April 3, repaving will begin in 10 subdivisions around the county. Expect traffic and/or detours as the paving moves through the Orange Shoals, North Lake, Tamarack, Crabapple Springs, Westridge, Copper Creek, Emerald Forest, Towne Lake Hills North, BridgeMill and Kingston Square neighborhoods. The 2023 Resurfacing Project is expected to finish up in the fall, and construction hours will be Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Riverside: "Thanks to all that recommended Top Notch Appliance Repair. Excellent experience! Great communication, Jennifer, super easy to schedule and kept in the loop every step of the way. Riley was on time, polite, professional, knowledgeable, and quick to diagnose..." (Nextdoor)

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