🌱 Creekview Graduate Back On TV + Water Main Broke Saturday

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town today, including...

• Local graduate to appear on “Jeopardy!” again.
• A water main broke Saturday on Bells Ferry.
• Lots of events to look forward to this week.

But first, today's weather:

Some clouds, then sunshine. High: 54 Low: 32.

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

1. After placing third in his group at the 2019 “Jeopardy! Teen Tournament,” a local Creekview HS graduate is heading back to the game February. Justin Bolsen, currently a freshman at Browne University, will be one of 27 college-aged contestants brought back to compete in the new “Jeopardy! High School Reunion Tournament.” The winner will receive $100,000 and advance to the 2023 “Tournament of Champions.” You can catch the competition from February 20 - March 9. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. A water main break caused a shutdown on Bells Ferry Road on Saturday morning. The break caused the roadway shoulder to collapse, and the stretch of road between North Victoria Road and the Little River Marina was closed to through traffic. There was a quick response to the issue - water was restored to the area and the road was back open before noon. (Atlanta News First and Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
3. If you'd like to honor the loss of a cherished pet, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter is currently accepting donations for its annual lantern ceremony. This year, the lanterns will be displayed on the shelter's lobby ceiling during the Lunar New Year, through the beginning of February. You can have your pet memorialized on a lantern by sending your donation through the mail, heading over to the shelter in person or by using PayPal through the link on their website. If you do use PayPal, please email the shelter at shelterfriends@gmail.com to let them know the name you would like on your lantern. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• All CCSD students go back to school this morning. Up and at 'em, kiddos! (All Day)
• Homeschool Meet-Up: for homeschool kids of all ages, learn and interact with other homeschool families in the area. Enjoy a story time, group meeting and age-appropriate breakout sessions at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10:30 a.m. - noon and 2 - 3 p.m.)
• Maker Monday - Snowman Pinch Pots: for all ages, though children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials will be provided for the art project, please register here for the event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Adult Eclectics Book Club: the group is meeting to discuss the book "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas in the Community Room at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Hot Vinyasa: all levels are welcome, though some prior experience is helpful to the class held at Ember Hot Yoga, 330 Chambers Street. (6:30 - 7:45 p.m.)
• National Championship Watch Party: watch UGA vs TCU and enjoy some food and drinks at The Daily Draft, 8594 Main Street. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: the top three teams win cash prizes, every Monday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
• Star Wars Trivia: play alone or with a team, prizes for the top three winners at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Cherokee Recreation & Parks is now accepting donations to help fill goody bags for Empower Cherokee's Project Valentine. The items requested are lip balm, lotion, sticky notes, pens, markers, word searches, art and music activities and pre-packaged treats. You can drop items off during regular business hours until February 8 at The WREC, located at 7545 Main Street, or the Aquatic Center, located at 1200 Wellstar Way in Canton. For more information, please reach out to Jessica Hallman at 770-924-7768 or via email at jshallman@cherokeega.com. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• There's still time to sign up for the 17th annual Guns and Hoses 5K Run/Walk on February 11. Charities that will benefit from the 5K were chosen by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office (Guns) and Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services (Hoses) and include Sheriff Frank Reynolds Charities and The Goshen Valley Boys Ranch. You'll pick the team you want to represent when you register. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Community Yoga class will be taking place at The WREC, located at 7545 Main Street, every Monday from January 16 - May 29. The 10 a.m., hour-long sessions are free and for all skill and fitness levels, please bring your own mat. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)

Here's your Monday morning look ahead. Lots of event series are starting back up again after the holiday season!

• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Tuesday: Country Dance Night, featuring The Honky Tonkers - the evening begins with dance lessons. (6 p.m.)
  • Wednesday: Will Tipton Band - Local Singer/Songwriter (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Frankly Scarlet - A Grateful Dead Tribute (8 p.m.)
  • Friday: Band on the Run - A Tribute to Paul McCartney (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: Shyanne - A Tribute to 80's Arena Rock (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Piano Man - A Tribute to Billy Joel, featuring Mark Kovaly (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main Street
  • Friday: Jonathon & Abigail Peyton - playing live in The Listening Room (7 - 10 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  • Saturday: Artisan Wine Tasting (5 - 7 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street
  • Wednesday: Plant Power with Chef Megan - demonstration class (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Daytime Lunch with Joanna Scott - demonstration class, hands-on at times (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
  • Saturday: January Dinner Party with Chef Alan - demonstration class (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street
  • Thursday: Pick & Pour - Pick Your Vessel, Pour Your Candle! (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Wicks and Sips with Woodstock Candle Co. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks
  • Friday: Parent's Night Off at the Aquatic Center, 1200 WellStar Way, Canton. (5:30 - 10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Red Cross Babysitting + Pediatric CPR at the Aquatic Center. (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Cherokee Youth Lacrosse Clinic for beginners at Hobgood Park, 6688 Bells Ferry Road. (2 - 3:30 p.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  • Thursday: Discovering Beekeeping - learn about beekeeping with the Community Garden Beekeper Shannon Sorescu at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion, 223 Arnold Mill Road. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Essential Gardening, Planning a Successful Garden - UGA Cherokee County Extension Agent Josh Fuder and the Cherokee Master Gardeners are hosting the session to help you plan your own garden. All participants will receive a garden planning journal. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Every Brilliant Thing - performed at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (Various Showtimes)
• IN WDSTK (open to non-members)
  • Thursday: YPOW AM - join the Young Professionals of Woodstock for coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
• Other
  • Thursday: Bread Beckers, Just the Basics - the class will cover the basics of home flour milling at Bread Beckers, 305 Bell Park Drive. (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Paint and Chat Professional Art Classes - for all skill levels at Tranquility Fine Arts, 9194 Main Street. (2 - 4 p.m.)

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