🌱 Debris Boom Placed In Noonday Creek + David Sedaris Visits In June

Welcome back, Woodstock-Towne Lake. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Noonday Creek has a new tool to clear debris and trash.
• David Sedaris will be in town for a June book signing.
• The Rose Creek treatment plant is upgrading to UV light.

But first, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 72 Low: 59.

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

1. The City of Woodstock has taken steps to limit the amount of garbage entering into Lake Allatoona from Noonday Creek. The Lake Allatoona Association conducted a six-month study on Noonday Creek using a debris collection device called a "boom" to capture debris and determine the extent of the issue. There were 42 bags of garbage collected in the boom during that time period. The association advised the Woodstock mayor and city council of the findings and requested the city install a larger boom. In response, city leadership approved and installed a larger and more permanent boom to help catch the litter. Trash and debris gets into Noonday Creek when litter on the roadways flows into storm drains and the waterway itself during heavy rain. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The FoxTale Book Shoppe downtown is holding a book signing with humorist David Sedaris on June 4. The author will be there with his new book "Happy-Go-Lucky," a collection of personal essays, and there are still tickets for the signing line. All tickets come with a copy of the book. If you can't attend the event, you can still purchase a signed copy of the book or the author's past titles online. The meet-and-greet will start at 3 p.m. and the doors open an hour earlier. The book shop is located at 105 E. Main Street. (Free: FoxTale Book Shoppe and Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. The Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority (CCWSA) is moving forward with the construction of a disinfection system at the Rose Creek water treatment plant. The approval of a $3.3 million system development contract and a $370,232 construction management contract came on Monday during a CCWSA board meeting contract came on Monday. The budget is set at $4.6 million for the UV disinfection system. The UV system allows for UV light to replace chemical disinfection techniques currently used by the authority. The system is projected to be completed within two years. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• YPOW AM: open to non-members, join the Young Professionals of Woodstock every Thursday morning for coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
• +55 Trail Walkers: head out to socialize and get some exercise every Tuesday and Thursday, the walking will alternate between the Noonday Creek, Rubes Creek, Towne Lake Pass and Trestle Rock trails. The group is for those 55 and up that can walk a minimum of one mile on a paved trail. Today, the meetup spot will be the Trestle Rock Trail via Olde Rope Mill Park, 690 Olde Rope Mill Park Road. (9 - 10 a.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz in Canton. (1 - 8 p.m.)
• Rock Wall Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz in Canton. (3 - 8 p.m.)
• LEGO Lab: for all ages and skill levels, create and build with LEGOs. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the fun at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (4:30 - 6 p.m.)
• I Love My Library Evening Storytime: the family storytime will feature stories, singing, dancing, crafts, a scavenger hunt and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the special storytime at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Taylor Swift Dance Party: for children of all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Join the dance party tonight at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (5:30 - 7 p.m.)
• Team Trivia: every Thursday at Sidelines Grille - Hickory Flat, 6199 Hickory Flat Highway in Canton. (7 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: The Daily Draft is hosting on-demand music bingo every Thursday in April, they're located at 8594 Main Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• The Blind Pig, A Whistle Pig Tasting: in the Whistle Pig Whiskey blind tasting at Rootstock tonight, the person that gets the most correct will win a prize. Rootstock is located at 8558 Main Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• The Legend of Georgia McBride: recommended for those 16 and older, catch the performance at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• Weird Woodstock Walking Tour: learn about the history and growth of the area and see some of our amazing public art during the guided walking tour. You can purchase tickets in person at the Visitors Center on Main Street or online on the WDSTK Brand Store. (7:30 p.m.)
• Super Smash Bros. Tournament: double-elimination tournament with prizes for the top three winners, the entry fee includes access to all arcade, pinball and board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• NFL Draft Kickoff Watch Party: bring your friends downtown for a NFL draft watch party, you'll love the amazing food and drinks over at The Daily Draft, 8594 Main Street. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: every Thursday, the top three teams win cash at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Nimble Fingers Sewing Club - for all skill levels, learn to knit, crochet or cross-stitch every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
  • Adult Coloring Club - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
  • Duplicate Bridge - every Thursday in the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room. (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Casen Watson (5:30 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Stephanie Quayle, "On the Edge" Album Tour - with Special Guest, the Jake Hughes Trio (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking for something to do tonight? Every Thursday from 5 - 9 p.m., admission into Hot Wheels Skate Center is half price and the tickets won on the games are tripled. The skate center is located at (Hot Wheels Skate Center via Facebook)
• There are just a couple days left to view and provided feedback on the county's 2023 Comprehensive Plan. The document outlines future growth, development, investment and land use changes in Cherokee County. You can view the document and provide feedback at the link provided until April 28. (Our Cherokee)
• The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) student art show will be happening downtown this weekend. The show features art by local elementary, middle and high schoolers and will be on display both in a tent behind the Reeves House and on The Green. The art show is free to attend, and the hours will be 6 - 9 p.m. on April 28, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. on April 29 and 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on April 30. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
• Tavern at Towne Lake has a Paint and Sip class coming up next week. Madison O'Brien Art will be at the tavern on Wednesday, May 3, at 7 p.m. The event is not BYOB, but there will be food and drink for purchase. Tavern at Towne Lake is located at 1003 Towne Lake Hills East. (Madison O'Brien Art)
• If you're in the market for a new home, head out to an open house or two this week. By visiting in person, you'll get a true feel of the neighborhood, traffic in the area, the flow of the house and everything else pictures don't always capture. Here are two open houses to check out in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

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