🌱 Family Fun Night 2023 + Area Man At Large + Child Saved At School

Hi all. It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things going on in town, including updates on:

• Family Fun Night comes back this month.
• A man with over 30 warrants is in our area.
• Three local school employees saved a child.

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Now, today's weather: An afternoon shower in spots. High: 68 Low: 57.

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

1. Family Fun Night is coming back to Downtown Woodstock, and after last year's events, I can't wait to attend. The events in the series each have a unique theme and they'll be held on the third Thursday of each month through July. This year's themed evenings include Downtown Campout and Return to Hogwarts, the first one on May 18 is Prehistoric Night. The free movie will be "Land Before Time," and the downtown area will be full of specials, costumes, activities and tons of fun. You can read more about the series here. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
2. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is asking for our help locating a wanted person. Hal Beaumont Beacham, 41, is described as white, 5-foot-11 and 250 pounds and he's got over 30 warrants out for him, including multiple charges of theft by taking, criminal damage to property and criminal trespassing. Aside from the slew of felony and misdemeanor charges out of Bartow County, Beacham is suspected of committing more felony-level thefts in Cherokee. If you have information on the suspect's location, please contact the sheriff at 911, you can see his picture at the link. (Membership: Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook and Free: WSB-TV)
3. Three employees at Avery Elementary School saved a student's life last week. The 9-year-old student was eating a mint in class when he started choking. His teacher, Jessica Kelley, performed the Heimlich maneuver immediately, but couldn't dislodge the mint. A school counselor, Kathy McNamara, and another teacher, Heather Garrett, also tried, finally getting the mint to move out of the child's airway. Thanks to the heroic efforts of all involved, the child recovered and was back in school the next day. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Cinco de Mayo Trivia Rides: Pedal Punk ATL is hosting a trivia ride today, they're located at 8990 Main St. They may be adding a second ride from 5 to 6 p.m., it will show up as an option during your ticket purchase if they do. (4 - 5 p.m.)
• LEGO Lab - Cinco de Mayo: For all ages and skill levels, create and build with LEGOs while learning about the significance of the day. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the fun today at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (4 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Bracelets, Beads & Bevvies with bamabelle: For ages 12 and up. Create three bracelets and enjoy light bites and drinks at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Wicks and Sips with Woodstock Candle Co: Create a custom candle, decorate your own fire starter and enjoy some snacks, drinks and music at Made Mercantile. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• The Legend of Georgia McBride: It's closing weekend, be sure to catch a performance before the play is gone. Recommended for those 16 and older, performed at Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (7:30 p.m.)
• Brooke Alford, The Artist of the Violin: The music will be live tonight in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Foster Greene (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Mother Legacy (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • That Arena Rock Show - A Tribute to 70s & 80s Arena Rock (7 p.m.)
  • Hey, Johnny Park! - Foo Fighters Tribute Band (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A special thank you to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) Station 23. We dropped by unannounced yesterday with our little, future firefighter so he could talk to a real-life firefighter on International Firefighters' Day. There was an adorable conversation between the two, we got a souvenir fire helmet and off we went. We now have a very happy kid who will have a very good career day tomorrow. Thank you so much!
• Schools in Cherokee County are taking a break for summer in just a few weeks. The last day of school is May 25, and on that day, students in middle and high school will be released early, there will be no elementary school After School Program and high school graduation ceremonies start up. (Cherokee County School District Newsletter)
• The adoption fee will be waived through today for adoptions at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. You can see the available pets here, they all come with their spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative and microchip. The shelter is located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• PURE Taqueria is celebrating Cinco de Mayo all weekend long. There will be food and drink specials to enjoy from open to close and live music up on the rooftop each night. The band Satellite Blvd. is playing live tonight from 7 to 11 p.m., and the restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. You can join the party at 405 Chambers St. (PURE Taqueria)
• There's Cinco de Mayo fun going on at The Outlet Shoppes today. There will be live music, face painting from 1 to 4 p.m. and drink specials at the restaurants Taqueria Tsunami and Agave Azul. A mariachi band will be playing at Center Court from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The address for the Outlet Shoppes is 915 Ridgewalk Parkway. (Visit Woodstock)
• There is plenty of gorgeous weather in our neck of the woods, just perfect for a nice, leisurely walk in the park. Even better, a long walk with a best friend. Take a look at some of the many animals up for adoption in our area, they would love taking a walk with you. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

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• May Market at Rose Lawn (May 6)
• Comedy Wine Down (May 6)
• Here Comes the Sun: Music of the Beatles (May 12)
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• Veteran Block Party! Veterans eat free! (May 20)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Nina Lightcap

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