🌱 Fires In Cherokee County + Pet Hazard Awareness + Upcoming Events

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today, including:

• 🧯 Two recent local fires.
• 🎅 Santa spaghetti dinner.
• 🐕 Avoiding holiday pet hazards.

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Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 51.

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

1. Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q in Canton was damaged in a fire Sunday morning. Crews from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) were called out around 1 a.m. on Sunday and initially had some difficulty finding the center of the fire due in part to heavy smoke. After a thorough search, the center of the fire was located and it was confirmed there were no people inside the building. There were no injuries reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. (CCFES via Facebook)
2. Another fire broke out in a county residence late Friday night on Hearthstone Drive. The two-story home sustained damage to the second story and attic, but was extinguished before further damage was done. Nobody was located inside the home, and no injuries were reported. The cause of this fire is also under investigation. (CCFES via Facebook)
3. Cherokee Recreation & Parks is holding a Supper with Santa spaghetti dinner on December 2. If you and your family would like to attend, there are three time slots to choose from and each includes a reading of "The Night Before Christmas," cookie decorating, crafts, music, hot cocoa and desserts. The dinner time slots begin at 5, 6 and 7 p.m., and the 5 - 6 p.m. time slot is sensory-friendly, with a calmer environment. You can head to their website to register and read more about the event. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
4. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter posted a few pieces of advice for pet parents on their Facebook page. First, always clean your pets' food and water dishes - often. The slimy coating on the dishes is actually something called Biofilm, a collection of bacteria that can cause serious illnesses. Second, make sure your pets do not ever eat candy. Aside from the dangers of chocolate, many candies contain Xylitol. The sweetener is toxic to animals, and even a little bit can cause major harm. Xylitol is used in many sweets and food items, it will be listed on the packaging. And third, and this one is very important, if your pet loves wearing clothes and costumes, please dress them up and share pictures with everyone you know. It's adorable. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• 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.)
• DJ Trivia: the top three teams win cash prizes, every Monday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Walking Club - every Monday 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:

• It's the last full week of October, but there's still a little bit of time to squeeze in some Halloween fun before the slide into Thanksgiving begins. You can cast your vote for your favorite scarecrow until October 31 for $1 a vote at the Woodstock Visitors Center, 8588 Main Street. The proceeds from the Scarecrow Invasion will be donated to INSeason, the IN WDSTK design committee that creates and implements design initiatives in the downtown area like the annual downtown holiday decorations. (Visit Woodstock)
• Take a swing by the Reeves House Front Patio on Sunday for a furry friend Howl-o-Ween Doggy Costume Contest. They have advised that there will be an event taking place in the backyard, so the event will be a bit quieter than their event last year. Dress your doggie in something fun and the staff will be on the patio ready to take a picture of your pet and they'll even have a free pup cup. The event will run from 3 - 5 p.m. (Reeves House at Woodstock Arts via Facebook)
• The Car Show for Team Ezra that would have taken place on October 29, has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled for spring of next year, with a date to be determined. Any participant or vendor should have received a refund already. (Woodstock Public Safety Foundation via Facebook)
• Houses are good. Take a look at the five latest homes to hit the market in our area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Villas at Claremore: "Looking for a seamstress in the Woodstock Georgia area. Please text to 516 428-8038" (Nextdoor)
• Cindy Shirley, Neighbor: "Join us for a free Spooktacular Halloween Storytime event on Saturday, October 29 at 11 a.m. FoxTale Book Shoppe in downtown Woodstock (behind the gazebo) will be hosting Emerson Cochran and her new children's book, The Adventures of the Sister Cats: The Legend of the Pumpkin Moon." (Patch Neighbor Posts)

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

• Rocky Horror Halloween Party: head over for the arcade's annual Halloween party on Saturday. The event is for ages 21 and up, you can purchase tickets here. Enjoy games, pizza, a full bar, a costume contest and prizes at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (7 p.m. - 2 a.m.)
• Morning INfluence: The Impact of Small Scale Manufacturing In Your Downtown at Morning INfluence featuring Made Mercantile. Guests are welcome to the networking event on Friday, but please RSVP here. The event will be held at the Woodstock Chambers at City Center building, 8534 Main Street. (8 - 9 a.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Wednesday: Hope's Anchor - Soulful, Groove-Oriented Rock & and Pop Rock Soul (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Liliac (8 p.m.)
  • Friday: Them Mixon Boys - Classic & Southern Rock, Blues & Country (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: Back N Black - AC/DC Tribute (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Little Ozzy - A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Shyanne - A Tribute to 80's Arena Rock (10 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Halloween Costume Party featuring Kelly Shareef Band - Rock, Pop & Alternative (7 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street
  • Wednesday: Tamales with Chef Oakley - hands-on class (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Leaning Ladder LIVE with Chef John and Patty (1 - 3 p.m. or 5 - 7 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street
  • Thursday: Bubbles and Bubbly with Dirty Unicorn - create custom personal care products, hors d'oeuvres and sparkling wine will be provided. (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Ink and Drink, Letterpress Cards with Beau Paper Co. - create a set of cards using ink, paint and a 1970's letterpress. October's design is a Halloween card. (7 - 9 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
  • Tuesday: Tween Book Club - best suited for children ages 10 and up or those at a 5th grade reading level or higher. Children must be accompanied by an adult, you can register here. The club is held on the last Tuesday of each month and includes discussion and games to go along with the monthly book selection. This month's book is Coraline by Neil Gaiman. R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (4:45 - 5:45 p.m.)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks
  • Wednesday: Halloween Hiking Scavenger Hunt - Please contact Adam Fussell at cafussell@cherokeega.com to register and for more information, children must be accompanied by an adult. Throw on your best costume, lace up your boots and grab your flashlight for the dusk-to-nightfall hike at Lewis Park. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Parent's Night Out - have a nice evening out and about while the kids hang out at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center in Canton. They will swim, play games, watch movies and eat some pizza. The event will be Halloween-themed, and age-appropriate costumes are welcome. (5:30 - 10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Garland Mountain Day Hike - Please contact Adam Fussell at cafussell@cherokeega.com to register and for more information, children must be accompanied by an adult. A morning, 4-mile hike along the Garland Mountain Horse and Hiking Trails. (10 a.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  • Thursday: Dia de los Muertos Rocks - paint some rocks to distribute around Woodstock, this time around it'll be a nod to the Mexican people and the history and heritage that can be found in learning about Dia de los Muertos. All supplies will be provided, please register herefor the free craft session on the Gazebo at the Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road. (6 - 7 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: The Rocky Horror Show at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (various show times)
  • Saturday: Mountain Heart is playing on the Green downtown as part of the Lantern Series. Tickets and venue information can be found online. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Paint on the Patio - a guided painting session on the Reeves House Patio, all materials will be provided. There is an option to purchase bottomless Mimosas. (2 - 4:30 p.m.)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

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