🌱 Egging Deadline Is Today + Self-Defense For Kids + Financial Talk

Morning, everybody! It's me, Nina, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today, including...

• WPD and WFD egging applications are due this morning!
• A free kid's self-defense and bullying seminar is coming up.
• There's a financial responsibility talk available for young adults.

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Some sun, then clouds; warm. High: 86 Low: 64.

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

1. If you're wanting to have your yard decked out in cute little Easter eggs from the Woodstock Police Department and Woodstock Fire Department, the deadline has been shortened due to an overwhelming response from city residents. The updated deadline is today at 8 a.m. Unfortunately, after that requests can't be considered. As a reminder, you must be within the city limits to participate. You can check if your home is in the right location here and you can sign up for the egging here. If you have any questions, please reach out to Officer JoAn Willingham at jwillingham@woodstockga.gov. (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
2. Bowen's Tiger Rock Martial Arts in Woodstock is holding a free Kids' Self Defense and Bully Awareness Seminar on April 13, from 5 - 8 p.m. The event is open to all and aims to help kids of all ages with their safety, self-defense and bully awareness in three groupings throughout the evening. Tiger Cubs, those under 6 years old, can attend a Stranger Danger discussion from 5 - 5:30 p.m., and there's a Kids' Self-Defense & EmPOWERment talk from 6 - 6:45 for those ages 6 - 11. Rounding out the night, from 7 - 8 p.m., kids ages 12 and up and their parents can take part in a Street Night. For more information on the event, you can call or text 770-516-4883, and you can register for the evening here. The martial arts center is located at 1025 Rose Creek Drive. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. Dale Alexander, an employee benefits broker and advisor, speaker and author, will be holding a seminar on financial responsibility for young adults on April 18. The author of 👍🏽 “'The Talk' (about money): A Young Adult's Guide To The One Decision That Changes Everything" will be speaking about budgeting techniques, ways to save money, investments and more, and the event is geared towards those in high school, college and in their early career. The seminar will be held at The Timbers on Etowah, located at 225 Reformation Parkway, at 7 p.m. You can get your tickets here, the profits from the event will benefit Goshen Valley. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
4. It can be one of the worst things in life, having a family pet run off. Searching, posting flyers and calling around to all the shelters and vets in the area can be so stressful. There's one thing you can do, though, to help bring your pet back home faster - microchipping. If an animal runs off and shows up at a rescue, shelter, vet or with the county, rest assured, they will scan for a chip. There's help out there for you and your pets in the Cherokee County Animal Shelter and their microchipping service. For free, county residents can bring their pets over to 1015 Univeter Road or 131 Chattin Drive for a free chip Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. An appointment isn't required, you can just walk right in, but please be sure to have your pet secured on a leash or in a carrier. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• RepTouR - The Lorax: the show is for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Build your own story before the performance starts and see it brought to life by the actors on stage at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. Please arrive early to write your story, you can find a RepTouR Play Guide here. (10 a.m.)
• American Red Cross Community Blood Drive: donors will receive an exclusive Red Cross and Peanuts - Joe Cool t-shirt while supplies last. You can make an appointment at the link for the blood drive at the G. Cecil Pruett Community Center YMCA, 151 Waleska Street in Canton. (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• Family Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The kids will have fun with stories, songs, dancing and crafts at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Nature Walk with Caleb Arnold at J.B. Owens Park: take a nice walk around the park to celebrate "Spring Into The Library" week. Caleb Arnold of Ever Wilder Farms in Ellijay will lead the walk and speak about the native wildlife. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, the park is located at 2749 Hickory Road in Canton. (11 a.m. - noon)
• Ladies Night, Live Music: enjoy live music every Wednesday, The Radio Show starts playing at 7:30 p.m. at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (5 p.m. - 1 a.m.)
• Monthly Wine Tasting - In Vino Veritas, Italian Wines: taste 5 wines and enjoy pairing suggestions tonight in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Team Trivia: every Wednesday at Sidelines Grille - Woodstock, 300 Village Center Drive. (7 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Wednesday at Sidelines Grille - Hickory Flat, 6199 Hickory Flat Highway in Canton. (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: prizes for first, second and third place teams every Wednesday at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• April Sip and Paint Class: join Madison O'Brien Art at the Tavern at Towne Lake for a sip and paint at 1003 Towne Lake Hills East. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Fight Club Wednesdays: the top three winners in tonight's Tekken 7 tournament will go home with prizes at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - most events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Walking Club - every Monday and Wednesday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Fit Over 50 - stretch and exercise with chair yoga, balance, bands, weights and core strength work every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
  • BUNCO - socialize and make some new friends during the fun game of BUNCO in the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (1:30 - 4 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Top Artists Extended Sets (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Songwriters & Storytellers, A Night of Songwriters in the Round - featuring Scott Puckett, Greg Shaddix, Ben Kimbrell, Sterling Barrett and Roger Brainard (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The City of Woodstock is holding a reception to celebrate the retirement of Woodstock Fire Chief Dave Soumas and you're invited! The event will be held at the Chambers at City Center, located at 8534 Main Street, on April 24. An RSVP is not required, just show up at the event location from 6 - 6:45 p.m. Refreshments will be served. (City of Woodstock via Facebook)
• Guston's Grille is hosting a Spring Charity Golf Tournament at Bradshaw Farm on May 2. The proceeds will go to the Georgia 2 Day Walk for Breast Cancer, and you can sign up as a team or on your own. There will be prizes for the top three winning teams, swag bags and giveaways, a Bloody Mary and coffee bar, catered lunch, adult beverage areas, a professional photographer, an award ceremony, charity raffle and more. There may still be spots open for sponsorships, please see the link for details and for the scheduled start times. (Guston's Grille via Facebook)
• I love organizations that appreciate the long-term dedication of their employees, and the Cherokee Sheriff's Office celebrated some of their own at the Cherokee County Service Awards on Tuesday. Several employees were recognized for their service, including Tony McMahan for 30 years with the Sheriff's Office, Marianne Kelley and Kevin Busby for 25 years, James Stauf for 20 years and Beth Stringer for 5 years of service. Thank you for all you do, and congratulations! (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Did you know the Reeves House at Woodstock Arts features a coffee shop with some amazing drinks? A special drink they are currently featuring is Galaxy Lemonade to go along with the current featured exhibit at the Reeves House, "Through the Looking Glass: Art and Science..." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Crabapple Springs: "Our female, a German Short-haired pointer, Georgia, got out of our backyard today. She is brown with ticking and patches. I know it's hard to tell, but she's the one on the bottom. Please contact me if you see her." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Towne Lake Hills: "SCAM ALERT - I’m trying to buy a boxer puppy from a breeder. Search boxers for sale near me and there are multiple scams trying to sell and ship you a boxer. I averted one yet got taken on another. Very sophisticated with pictures, testimonials, tracking numbers for the shipment in route etc..." (Nextdoor)

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