🌱 Ezra's Day At Buffalo's + Film Summit News + CCSD Deadline Tomorrow

Hello, friends. It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today you'll find news about:

• Eat for a great cause, it's Ezra's Day!
• The Cherokee Film Summit is coming up soon.
• There's an important CCSD deadline this week.

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

1. Today's the day! It's Ezra's Day at Buffalo's Café and a portion of all dine-in and take-out orders today will go to help Ezra King and family through his continued battle against cancer. Ezra, 6, was recently accepted into treatment out of state, and the funds raised today will help with their ongoing travel and mounting bills. Let's head over to the restaurant and show the youngest and most adorable Woodstock officer that we will stand behind the family every step of the way. The participating Buffalo's Café restaurants are at 12035 Highway 92 in Woodstock and 1625 Ballground Highway in Canton. (Woodstock Public Safety Foundation via Facebook and Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Benefitting both local film industry pathway students in the school district and local film industry professionals, the Cherokee Film Summit will be held at the YANMAR/EVO Center on March 16. The summit will run from 5 - 9 p.m. and will feature opportunities for business, film and local creative talent to mingle and create networking connections. There will be many panelists at the event, including writers, producers, visual effects supervisors, editors and more. You can grab your tickets and read more about the Cherokee Film Summit here. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News and Free: Cherokee Office of Economic Development)
3. Important deadlines are coming up this and next week for School Choice Month in the Cherokee County School District (CCSD). If you're looking to switch your child's school, the deadline is tomorrow to put your request in for the 2023-24 school year. You can reassign to and from any CCSD school with space available, including STEM, STEAM and Fine Arts Academies, online high school and i-Grad Virtual Academy. The standard annual K - 12th grade, new student enrollment will start on March 7. The Pre-K lottery will open later in March, running from March 20 - 31. Be sure to get your Pre-K registration done as early as you can, waitlists form quickly. You can read more about school reassignment here. (CCSD News)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Storytime at the Gallery: for children of all ages, though all children must be accompanied by an adult. Today's special event will be filled with stories, crafts and art lessons at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, located at 734 Reeves Street. (1 - 2 p.m.)
• Homeschooling Through High School: the seminar is presented by Unite Homeschool and Augustine Classical Academy West and will go over the laws, requirements, scholarships, curriculum planning and much more. If you're thinking about homeschool, have already started the process or just want a refresher, the seminar is perfect for you. The venue is at 8811 Highway 92. (1 - 4 p.m.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (1 - 8 p.m.)
• Tom Watson In-person Event: the author and illustrator of the "Stick Dog" and "Stick Cat" books will be at FoxTale Book Shoppe today with a 10th anniversary, colorized edition of the first book in the series, "Stick Dog." The book shop is located at 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138. (4 - 6 p.m.)
• Rock Wall Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz. There is a nominal fee to climb. (4 - 8 p.m.)
• Tween Book Club: for ages 10 and up or those at a 5th grade reading level, those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. This month, the group will go over "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli using discussion, games and more. You can register here. The group meets on the last Tuesday of every month at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (4:45 - 5:45 p.m.)
• Dungeon Explorers Roleplaying Adventure: for those in 3rd grade and up, though children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy a "simplified, rules-light adventure" at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. You can register here, pre-generated characters, supplies and snacks will be provided. (5 - 6 p.m.)
• Community Yoga: the free class is open to all fitness levels and takes place every Monday morning and Tuesday evening. Please bring your own mat. You can sign up here for the class at The WREC, 7545 Main Street, Building 200. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• DJ Bingo: fun, family-friendly music bingo that pays out cash every Tuesday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Tuesday at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main Street. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Mario Kart Tournament: all ages welcome, prizes for first, second and third place every Tuesday at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• RPG Night: Mason and Noah will lead the evening, and the admission fee includes unlimited gaming until midnight at The Blue Ghost Arcade. To guarantee a spot, you can reserve one on their Meetup page here. (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
  • Woodcarving Club - every Tuesday in the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room. (9 - 10 a.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
  • Breaking Bands - A Monthly Local & Regional Band Showcase (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The new exhibit at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center will be here in just a couple days. "Through the Looking Glass: Art + Science" will be running from March 2 to April 30, and the opening reception will be this Thursday. Head down to the Reeves House Visual Arts Center at 734 Reeves Street to get first eyes on the new art, the evening starts at 6 p.m. A list of featured artists can be found at the link. (Woodstock Arts)
• Don't forget to get your tickets for the March 16 Spring Fashion Sip + Shop. Local shops will have special deals going on and light snacks and drinks will be all over the area for you to enjoy. You can grab your tickets, a tote bag and the directory of participating shops at the Visitors Center, 8588 Main Street, during normal business hours. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
• It's never too early to start thinking about the Lantern Series, and you can already get your subscriptions from Woodstock Arts! The music comes back to The Green on March 25 with Huntertones. Their sound is described as "horn driven," you can check them out on YouTube here. Be sure to read through the available information about the Lantern Series if you haven't had a chance to attend yet, it's a really cool experience with a nice variety of music presented. (Woodstock Arts)
• Who here wants a new job, maybe one in an actual office building? I mean, it's been a while since a lot of us have seen one of those "office buildings." Check out these openings in our area, maybe you'll find the perfect one for you. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Whitfield at Ridgewalk: "Please look for a white dog with brown spots. - His name is scout and he has a blue collar. He’s very skittish but he’s friendly. Text this number if you have seen him or for more information: 706-255-6500" (Nextdoor)

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