🌱 Cornhole Tournament On Saturday + Wear Your Lifejacket To Work Day

Good morning, neighbors! It's Friday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Today we'll cover...

• The Eagle Bearer Cornhole Tournament is this Saturday.
• Don your floatation device, it's Wear Your Lifejacket to Work day.
• Sign up for the June session of Big Stage Yoga.

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Now, today's weather: Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 62.

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

1. The second annual Eagle Bearer Cornhole Tournament is this Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at Reformation Brewery in Canton. Money raised through the tournament will support the son of Justin and Amber Hicks, the couple was murdered in 2021 in their home. Justin was a firefighter with Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) and Amber was an audiologist tech. Justin had just finished training to be a paramedic. Members of the fire department created Jacob's Pathway Foundation to help support their child, Jacob, who was found in the home unharmed. You can support the cause by donating here and/or by attending the tournament this Saturday. (CCFES via Facebook)
2. Today is Wear Your Lifejacket to Work day, and Safe Kids Cherokee County and Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) are asking us to take pictures of us celebrating the day. The National Safe Boating Council's "WEAR IT" campaign spreads the message to wear your lifejacket to be safe out on the water. You can upload your pictures on the Safe Kids or CCFES Facebook pages. The two organizations have created Life Jacket Loaner Stations around Lake Allatoona, Rope Mill Park and Etowah River Park and they also provide lifejackets we can borrow while boating, swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding. Be safe, everyone, and put those lifejackets on. (CCFES via Facebook)
3. The next session of Big Stage Yoga is starting in June and will be held each Tuesday and Thursday evening during the month. If you missed the May session, be sure to sign up for this one. The yoga will take place at 6:30 p.m. on the Amphitheater stage, led by Amy Kenny. Participants must be 16 and up or accompanied by a consenting adult. You'll need to bring your own yoga mat and water, you can sign up for the June session here. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
4. Those that think their pets belong on film can get a foot in the door this weekend in Cherokee County. Animal Casting Atlanta is holding an open call this Sunday in Ball Ground, and you can bring the pets over from 1-3 p.m. to see if they have what it takes. The open call will be held at 1690 Julius Bridge Road in Ball Ground, at the casting company's farm. They have had many successes through their own farm animals, who have been in commercials, shows and movies and client's pets that board at their facility Dog Works. You can learn more about the organization and opportunities here. (Atlanta News First)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Friday Flow Yoga: Join instructor Melanie Pineda for an outdoor class at Trefoil Gardens, walk-ins are welcome. Proceeds go to food access initiatives in the community. The class will meet on the deck at the Kingsridge CoOp Meeting Space, 120 Bascomb Drive. (12:30 p.m.)
• Brew Night: Join the neighborhood get-together at the Reformation tonight, you'll get to see the brewing process firsthand and enjoy our community, music and local brews. Reformation Brewery is located at 105 Elm St. (2 - 8 p.m.)
• Spring Into Summer Fest Talent Show: Therapeutic Recreation is holding the event, and you can expect a ton of talent, raffle prizes, food trucks, crafts, a magician and dance party, a singalong and games at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (5 - 8 p.m.)
• Art On The Spot: Local artists Elaine Yurewich, Wardi Saeed and Gretchen Corbijn will create pieces of art in under three hours, the pieces will be raffled off at the end of the event at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves St. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts Improv Troupe, WIT! - The laughs are best for ages 10 and up at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (7:30 p.m.)
• Surrender Hill: The band is playing live tonight in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
• "Rock Band" Night: Play alone or with your crew, admission includes unlimited gaming all night. Sign up to play at the front counter when you arrive at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - midnight)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Clay Duke (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Highbeams (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • The Purple Madness - Prince Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • That's What She Said - A Salute to Women Who Rock (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The "Mayor's Summer Fun Challenge" starts up on May 26 and runs through July 30, and your kids can earn prizes and explore their hometown at the same time. The challenge is for kids of all ages, and will help keep the kids outside and in the fresh air this summer. You can register and download the challenge card here. There's a ton to do here in town, and prizes will be given for those that complete 10, 25 and 40 items. (Woodstock GA News)
• TrailStory is back in Woodstock for the month of June, and it's a great way to interact with your children using reading, walking and fun. The project is for school-aged children and will run through the end of June. As you walk the Towne Lake Pass Trail, you'll be able to read pages from the book "Daniel's Good Day" by Micha Archer and scan QR codes for questions about the book. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• The library system is holding a Summer Discovery program this summer with offerings for all ages. You can find the full guide here, it is split up by age group. Let's get out and explore the libraries this summer with activities like D&D, an engineering lab, trivia nights and so much more. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
• Did you know that libraries in the SRLS will be waiving overdue fines from June through July. Some items may be excluded, but you can ask the library staff if you have questions. The libraries under the SRLS umbrella are Ball Ground, Gilmer, Hickory Flat, Pickens, Rose Creek, R.T. Jones and Woodstock. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
• Between our local shelters and rescues, there are many animals looking for a place to call home. Check out the latest pets up for adoption in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area, you might just find your next best friend. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

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Featured events:

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• Veteran Block Party! Veterans eat free! (May 20)
• Microchip & Vaccination Clinic for Dogs & Cats - Low Cost (May 21)
• Cherokee County Alzheimer's Community Forum (May 25)
• Cherokee County Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale (May 27)
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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Nina Lightcap

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