🌱 Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil + Tax Deadline Today + Job Fair

Morning, everybody. Nina here with your fresh copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• 👔 county meetings this week.
• 😺 keeping your pets safe this season.
• 🎸 all the things going on around town this week.

But first, today's weather:

Not as warm. High: 73 Low: 36.

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

1. There will be several Cherokee County government meetings this week with time slated for public hearings and public comment. You can see the schedule of government meetings here. Tonight, the Planning Commission is holding a work session at 6:30 p.m., with only three zoning cases on the agenda. Tuesday, a public hearing is listed in the agenda for the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting at 6 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Cherokee County Administrative Complex, Cherokee Hall, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton. On Wednesday, the county is holding a Comprehensive Plan Update. The countywide public input meeting is set for 6 p.m. at the Woodstock Recreation Center, 7545 Main Street. (Cherokee County)
2. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter would like us to remember the safety of our pets as hidden dangers emerge during the fall season. Keep your eyes peeled and your pets safe. Corn cobs can cause obstructions that can bring about life threatening situations and the need for emergency surgery. Mushrooms, mold, acorns, bulbs and some common plants can be poisonous to our much-loved pets. Rats and mice like to come indoors to keep warm in the fall, please don't use poison as a method of control, our pets can find it just as irresistible to eat as rodents do. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
3. The Cherokee County Domestic Violence Task Force and the Cherokee Family Violence Center (CFVC) are holding the 2022 Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, October 18, at the gazebo in Cannon Park, 130 East Main Street, Canton. The vigil begins at 6 p.m. with guest speakers and a guest musician that will play as the names of 161 people from our state that lost their lives last year due to domestic violence are read aloud. You can read more about the annual vigil, the CFVC and ways you can get involved here. (Enjoy Cherokee)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Shut Up & Write! Cherokee County / Woodstock: join the Meetup group for an hour of writing, surrounded by writers. Quick introductions at 6 p.m., writing starts at 6:15, and when the end of the session comes at 7:15, you can hang around to chat, keep on writing or you can head out. See the link for more details on the group meeting at Panera Bread, 2625 Towne Lake Parkway. (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.)
• DJ Bingo: test your musical knowledge and win prizes every Monday at Woodstock Beer Market, 240 Chambers Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Horror Movie Trivia: compete alone or with a team for prizes at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Walking Club - every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Beginner Bridge Instruction - every Monday at the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room. (9 - 10 a.m.)
  • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Today is the last day to complete your 2021 taxes if you filed for an extension earlier this year. You can file online or mail in your return, but if you choose to mail it in, it must be postmarked by today's deadline. The failure-to-file penalty works out to 5% of your unpaid taxes for each month you are late. (U.S. News)
• The 2022 Cadence Fair is going on downtown Saturday. From 10 a.m. - 1 a.m., Reformation Brewery will be celebrating its ninth anniversary with live, local music, arts and crafts, food and beer. The event is free, and all ages are welcome. If you would like to reserve a "Party Pack," good for five pours of any Reformation beer and a souvenir pint, you can do so here. There is also a kickoff party on Friday at Reformation Brewery. 97.1 The River and English Nick will be on hand during the party from 5 - 7 p.m. (Reformation Brewery)
• The Great Pumpkin Fest is happening at Cherokee Veterans Park Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., brought to you by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. The festival features a DJ, craft vendors, food, hayrides, axe throwing, archery, bounce houses and more. You can trick-or-treat with the vendors and there will be a costume contest at noon on the stage. There will be free shuttles leaving from Macedonia Baptist Church and Macedonia Elementary School to get you to and from the festival. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• The Outlet Shoppes are holding a Holiday Job Fair for seasonal position seekers on Saturday and Sunday of this week. More than 100 retailers will be attending, set up at a table with information and applications right outside their shops. You can head over to The Outlet Shoppes at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway from 12 - 5 p.m. (Visit Woodstock)
• From today through October 31, you can check out the Thriller Nights of Lights light show at The Gifted Ferret from 8 p.m. to midnight each night. If you park in front of the store and tune your radio to 92.5, you'll get to hear some spooky, Halloween music while you watch the light show. The store is located at 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400, and the show is fine for all ages. (The Gifted Ferret)
• Take a look at the seven latest homes to hit the Woodstock-Towne Lake market. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "If you or someone you know would be interested in learning more about our foster program, please SHARE or complete a foster registration form here: http://goo.gl/forms/ETychi3Q0a . It is a life changing experience. 🐾🐱❤️" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance:

• Rootstock, 8558 Main Street
  • Friday: Mark Miller - live in The Listening Room. (7:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Few Miles South - Listening Room Jam Session (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Thursday: The Legendary Music of Stevie Ray Vaughn, presented by Marty Manous (7:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Stairway to Heaven - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: 3 Dolla Counterfeits - Limp Bizkit Tribute (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Interstellar Echoes - A Tribute to Pink Floyd (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  • Saturday: Artisan Wine Tasting & Kevin's Big 60 Birthday Party (5 - 7 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street
  • Tuesday: Oktoberfest with Chef Kyle - demonstration class (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday: Plant Power with chef Megan - demonstration class (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Yeast-Raised Sweet Breads with Chef Michelle - hands-on class (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street
  • Saturday and Sunday: Content Crawlin' with Moments with B. - admission includes one drink during the guided TikTok/Reel creation class. Meet at Made Mercantile, and the group will head to Truck & Tap. Guests will leave with a posted Reel or TikTok and one 4x6 print. (Saturday: 5 - 7 p.m., Sunday: 2 - 4 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs
  
  • Wednesday and Friday: Fit Over 50 - at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Nimble Fingers Sewing Group - every Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Thursday: Dungeons & Dragons, Halloween Edition - for ages 13 and up, one-night D&D campaign, costumes are encouraged. Register here for the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Monster Makers with Ms. Lara! - for ages 3 and up, create a monster craft, children must be accompanied by an adult. Register here for the crafting session at R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  • Thursday: Discovering Beekeeping - with the Community Garden Beekeper Shannon Sorescu at the Woodstock Community Garden, 311 Arnold Mill Road. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Butterfly Gardeners - sign up to be a citizen volunteer to help maintain the butterfly gardens at Dupree Park and the William G. Long Senior Center. Thursday is the next required monthly workday, the group will meet at the William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • This week is the last week to enjoy the "Paper Cuts" exhibition at the Reeves House Gallery. You can take in the amazing art for free at 734 Reeves Street until the closing day, October 23. The next exhibition will be "small town: small works", opening on October 27. (the gallery opens at 8 a.m. Monday - Saturday)
  • Tuesday: Tie-in Talk - "On the Blade's Edge: Papercut Traditions from Around the World" - Jerushia Graham, Museum Coordinator for the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking will be discussing the history of papermaking and traditions from around the world, as well as insights into her artwork that's featured in the current Paper Cuts exhibit. On the front porch of the Reeves House, 734 Reeves Street. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Walking Tour Series, Public Art - a walking tour of the art that can be found around the downtown area. Three tours will depart from the Reeves House starting at 6 p.m., and the tours will last around 45 minutes each. (6 - 7 p.m.)
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: The Rocky Horror Show at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (various show times)

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— Nina Lightcap

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