🌱 Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic Date + Woodstock Police Dept. Hiring

Hello, friends! It's Tuesday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Because community news matters! Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the evening. High: 85 Low: 69.

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

1. This September and October, several drive-through flu shot clinics will be open in North Georgia. The clinics are for residents 18 and up and will offer the four-in-one flu vaccine. High-dose flu vaccines will be available for those ages 65 and up. Many insurance plans cover the shot, and for those without insurance, the cost is $25 for the normal vaccine and $65 for the high-dose vaccine. The Cherokee clinic will be on October 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodstock Health Center on North Main Street. (North Georgia Health District)
2. Also from the North Georgia Health District, monkeypox testing and vaccines are available for eligible residents 18 and up, by appointment only. Eligibility guidelines are posted online, and online registration is now available. (North Georgia Health District)
3. The Woodstock Police Department is hiring! The accreditation and compliance coordinator position is full-time and is in place to ensure the department's compliance with state certification standards as applicable to the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The position will also manage and prepare crime data to be reported to the GBI. Please see the listing for this position and other city jobs online. (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
4. Ashley Chambers, one of the amazing teachers at Carmel Elementary School, has been highlighted in the Cherokee County School District's "Meet the Teacher" campaign. Every week, CCSD posts a question-and-answer session with one of the district teachers. Chambers, in the Q&A, discusses her use of Minecraft Education to help engage students and steps that parents can take to help their children succeed in school. Chambers states that "being aware of what your child is learning and then talking to them about it" is a wonderful way to become involved and keep children learning even outside of the classroom. Reading with your child is always a great way to keep their creativity and knowledge growing. (CCSD Press Release)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• "Family Storytime" with Miss Madison is for children of all ages. Read stories, play games and make crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult. - R.T. Jones Memorial Library (10:30 a.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting for Club Pilates - 1810 Cumming Highway, Canton (3 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library Board Meeting. Open to the public, and there will be a chance to address the board. - R.T. Jones Memorial Library (4 p.m.)
• "Paper Airplane Folding and Tournament" is for all ages, materials will be provided. - Hickory Flat Library (4:30 p.m.)
• "E.T. Booth PTSA General Membership Meeting," in discussion will be the budget, committee updates and upcoming events. E.T. Booth Middle School, 6550 Putnam Ford Drive, Canton (4:45 p.m.)
• "Financial Q&A, How's Your Credit?" is a free event with MortgageRight to learn how to build, improve and repair your credit. Private sessions are also available. MortgageRight, 127 East Main Street (6 p.m.)
• "Game Night" is tonight and every Tuesday night. The $5 game pass is good for unlimited games. Reformation Brewery Woodstock (6 p.m.)
• "Music Bingo" with DJ CaseyD. Truck & Tap Woodstock (7:30 p.m.)
• "RPG Night!" paid admission includes entry into any of three campaigns, new players are welcome. Blue Ghost Arcade (8 p.m.)
• "Mario Kart Tournament!" the bi-weekly tournament is played on the Switch. Blue Ghost Arcade (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Greg Shaddix (noon)
  • Open Mic Night, hosted by Greg Shaddix. Sign up for your spot online. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• In the market for a new job? Check out some of the companies hiring in our area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• The Service League of Cherokee County is still accepting volunteers for Riverfest 2022. Volunteers must be 14 and up, and participation in the September event can be put towards community service hours. Please check out the sign-up sheet to sign up for available shifts and further information about the event. (Service League of Cherokee County via Facebook)
• "Picnic in the Park, Membership Appreciation 2022" will be happening at JJ Biello Park in Woodstock on September 8 at 11 a.m. for Chamber of Commerce members. An RSVP is required to attend. (Cherokee County Chamber)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Are you interested in having a scarecrow in the 2022 Woodstock Scarecrow Invasion? The 2022 WDSTK Scarecrow Invasion takes place in Downtown Woodstock from October 1 through 31. This year's event will be the biggest yet." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Towne Lake Hills: "Soo-Good Dominican restaurant is off of Bells Ferry in the Goodwill shopping center next to the new Dollar General. If you haven’t tried it then you are missing out. I tried for the first time, and wow, this place is a hidden gem." (Nextdoor)

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