🌱 Define The Future + Unwind Wednesday Returns + Park Walkway Closed

Good morning, friends. It's Tuesday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally, including news about...

• Atlanta Regional Commission survey.
• Unwind Wednesday returns this week.
• Walkway closed at Cherokee Veterans Park.

But first, today's weather: Humid with a thunderstorm or two. High: 83 Low: 71.

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

1. The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) will be updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and we have the chance to provide our input. The survey responses will help in defining and planning ways to reduce carbon emissions, widen our options of transportation and "enhance our quality of life." The official ARC website can be found here, where you can take the survey, read about the plan, the update and ways to get involved. It will take around 15 minutes to complete and covers many topics, such as housing, education, crime, transportation technology and the environment. (Cherokee County via Facebook)
2. The next Unwind Wednesday is coming up this week at Cherokee Veterans Park. The theme for the evening is "Trail Stories," and food trucks will be on hand to take care of dinner for the night. You'll also love the vendors and music and activities, the evening is free and runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Cherokee Veteran Park is located at 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton, be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets to get nice and comfortable. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
3. It's been announced that a portion of the walkway will be closed at Cherokee Veterans Park and will remain closed for around two weeks. Beginning today, the walkway that goes behind the trees in back and past the storm pond will be closed. To detour around the area, you can take the Silver Star Nature Trail, you can find a map with marked detours at the link. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
4. Cats that roam are not always strays, and according to the Cherokee County Animal Shelter, it's a good idea to check with neighbors before turning a cat in to the shelter. According to the shelter, if a cat looks healthy and is friendly, they likely are being taken care of by someone. You could take a picture and post the image to social media or email chain with your neighbors, just in case the cat has run out of a home nearby or is an outdoor cat. As a note, the shelter offers free microchipping for county residents Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Tuesday, August 29

• Ready, Set, Code! for Kids: For ages 6 and up, learn basic coding with Scratch. All children must be accompanied by an adult, the class is at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (4 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: Grab a bite from the Auggie's Lucky Tacos food truck and play some music bingo tonight at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main St. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• RPG Night: New players are welcome, please make a reservation on the arcade's Meetup page to ensure your spot. The admission fee includes unlimited gaming until midnight, The Blue Ghost Arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Open Mic Night - You can sign up for a spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Sterling Barrett and CHESS - with special Guest Jon Page (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? Take a look at these five new homes on the market in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Downtown Woodstock: "This past Friday IN WDSTK had the honor of holding a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the new location for Dulce Artisan Gelato in Downtown Woodstock!!! Dulce features delicious gelato, handcrafted in small batches using traditional artisan techniques. Their new location at 775 Dobbs Road, at the intersection of Arnold Mill Road & Dobbs Road, features plenty of outdoor seating." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance, be sure to check the venues' official calendars for their full schedules.

• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St.
  • Wednesday: Giza is Gone & Leftoverture - Visual Cinematic Live Rock (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: The Boyce Coleman Band (7:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Poor Taste Comedy with Headliner Dustin Sims (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: Kanstyx - A Tribute to the Music of Kansas & Styx (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Cougar Town - John Mellencamp Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Mad Margritt - The Ultimate 80s Arena Rock Show (10 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Harvest Moon - The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (5 p.m.)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main St.
  • Sunday: The Mixtape Vibe - Songwriters in the Round (6 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St.
  
  • Thursday: Intro to Block Printing with Beau Paper (7 - 9 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 400
  • Thursday: Chocolate Truffle Wine Pairing (7 - 8:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Wine Tasting Bingo Night (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Summer Chill Out Party (5 - 8 p.m.)
• 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 - 8:30 a.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  
  • Wednesday: Blue Moon Yoga - Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater (8:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks
  
  • Friday: Night Hike at Lewis Park - 200 East Bells Ferry Road. (6:30 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Friday: Woodstock Arts Video Game Tournament - "Just Dance 2023 Edition" (6 p.m.)
  • Friday, Saturday & Sunday: "Airness" - Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (Various Times)
  • Saturday: Kids Corner, Ojo De Dios - Reeves House Studio, 734 Reeves St. (10:30 a.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - Most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Tuesday: Woodcarving Club, Painters' Club
  • Wednesday: Walking Club, Fit over 50
  • Thursday: Line Dancing, Adult Coloring Club, Nimble Fingers Sewing Club, Duplicate Bridge
  • Friday: Fit over 50
• Other
  
  • Thursday: Downtown WDSTK Walking Tour Series, Public Art - The tours leave every half-hour from 6-7:30 p.m. (Various Times)

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— Nina Lightcap

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