🌱 Free Cat Adoptions + Coffee With A Cop + Fall Happenings

Hi there, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on:

• Where to find treats, pumpkins and fun
• Where your scarecrow stands
• Woodstock events

But first, your daily weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 44.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 72 Low: 44.

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

1. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter has added an extra bonus to its adoption event today. It waived adoption fees for all cats and kittens. The available cats will be ready to see starting at 10 a.m. today, you can see them online already here. The shelter adopts on a first come, first served basis, it can't put animals on hold. Adopted furry feline friends go home with their spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative and microchipping already done, free of charge. There are several adorable kittens and cats on the available list this week. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
2. Wondering how your favorite scarecrow is doing in the contest? Downtown Woodstock has released the current top-10 standings on their Facebook page. Leading the pack is Pie Bar, followed by Lights Up! Entertainment and Mrs. Mason's Kindergarten Class. Southern Phoenix Services and Open Door Talk round out the top five in the list. If you'd like to see your favorite finish in the top 10, make sure to head over to the Visitors Center at 8588 Main Street to cast your vote before October 31. Votes are $1, and the Visitors Center is open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
3. While we're on the subject of scarecrows, the Scarecrow Invasion Scavenger Hunt officially started up Friday! There is a scavenger hunt sheet to print out here. Solve all the clues and turn your sheet in at the Visitors Center during normal business hours, Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. You will have until October 31 to turn it in, all participating team members will get a cool WDSTK sticker, and all correct and complete scavenger hunt sheets turned in on time will be entered into a drawing for $100 Downtown Dollars. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)

Today and Saturday in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Today

• Farm. Fresh. Market. is a great place to find lots of locally grown products, all in one spot. Today is Pumpkin Day at the market. While you're there, look out for pumpkin-themed sales and contests. The market is open every Saturday on Market Street in Downtown Woodstock. (8:30 - noon)
• Coffee with Other Veterans is a veteran-only gathering presented by the Cherokee Veterans Community. Jim Lindenmayer from the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program will be a guest speaker. Enjoy the free meeting that includes donuts and coffee. Please register for the event being held at First Baptist Church, 11905 Highway 92, Building "A" Chapel, Room A250 on the second floor. (9 - 11 a.m.)
• Woodstock Fire & Rescue Open House hosts a live extrication and K-9 demonstrations, firefighter drills, fire truck displays, station tours, kids' hose line experience, free lunch, bounce houses and parking. The fire station is located at 225 Arnold Mill Road, free parking is at Allen Temple AME Church, 232 Arnold Mill Road. (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Discovering Tennis for Kids! For ages 6 - 15, equipment and a snack is provided to the class at Dupree Park Tennis Courts 1 and 2, 513 Neese Road. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Randi Sonenshine Story Time & Book Signing In Person is at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138. (11 a.m.)
• Yoga at the Library is a free, hour-long session for all levels, age 17 and up. Please bring a mat to the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (11 a.m. - noon)
• Free Vision Screening: provided by The Woodstock Lions Club at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Tailgate with a Firefighter: brought to you by Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services and Safe Kids Cherokee County. Food, fire trucks, games, face painting, a Dress Like a Firefighter Costume Contest, a VIP section and more. All proceeds go towards funding fire safety education. The event will be held at The Mill on Etowah, 225 Reformation Parkway, Canton. (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Maker's Mash: shop local artists and makers at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (1 - 6 p.m.)
• LEGO Lab: for all ages, materials will be provided. Projects will be kept at the library, ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult to the Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Maker Bar: make a project in 30 minutes or less at Made Mercantile, 8632 Main Street. (3 - 4 p.m.)
• Artisan Wine Tasting: at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (5 - 7 p.m.)
• Trunk or Treat: presented by Timothy Lutheran Church. Fun, ice cream and treats at the church, 556 Arnold Mill Road. (5:30 - 7 p.m.)
• DJ Worldclass: live on the rooftop at Pure Taqueria, 405 Chambers Street. (7 - 11 p.m.)
• Gina Chavez: is playing as part of the Lantern Series on the Event Green downtown. (7:30 p.m.)
• The Lasting Laugh hosted by Jessica It's All Good: clean comedy, recommended for ages 12 and up at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• Brooke Alford, The Artist of the Violin: live in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Horror Board Game Night: horror-themed board games, starting with the game "Horrified." Admission includes unlimited gaming at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m. - 2 a.m.)
• Moonlight Movies & Wine Tastings Retro Drive-In: watch "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar" at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• Back Hand Comedy Festival:
  • MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street. (noon)
  • The Amphitheatre. (3 p.m.)
  • Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (5 p.m.)
  • Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Woodstock Arts Theatre. (9:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Jordan Denton (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Ryan Slice (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Rae & The Ragdolls (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Garrett Collins Trio (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Electric Avenue - The 80's MTV Experience (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

Tomorrow

• Ben Jammin: live on the Rooftop at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (12 - 3 p.m.)
• Wicks and Sips with Woodstock Candle Co: snacks, beverages, music and candle making at Made Mercantile, 8632 Main Street. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• The Lightning Thief Auditions: in-person auditions are at 2:30 p.m. today, video audition submissions will be accepted until 8:30 p.m. tonight. Please see the website for submission, form completion and audition details. The auditions will be held at the Woodstock Arts Theatre. (2:30 p.m.)
• Wine Tasting BINGO: at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (3 - 5 p.m.)
• Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons: learn the basics with pre-made characters for you to choose from, sessions run from 15 to 30 minutes at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (4 - 8 p.m.)
• Back Hand Comedy Festival:
  • MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street. (noon)
  • Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (4 - 6:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Al Urezzio (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
  • Sterling Barrett (3 - 6 p.m.)
  • Madam Vega Trio (6 - 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Woodstock Police Department is holding a Coffee with a Cop meet and greet on October 11 at Truett's Chick-Fil-A, 9728 Highway 92. The event will run from 9 - 10:30 a.m., head over to talk to the officers, ask questions or just nod in appreciation as you enjoy your coffee and breakfast. (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
• North GA Running Co. and Nothing Bundt Cakes will hold their Run Your Bundts Off 5K and Baby Bundt Run (for ages 10 and under) at Etowah River Park in Canton on October 22. The run is open to all and benefits WarAngel Farms, a Canton non-profit horse and donkey rescue and rehabilitator. Registration ends on October 22 at 9:30 a.m., there is also a virtual 5K run/walk option available. (Run Your Bundts Off)

Do you love the fall season? Check out these places to find treats, pumpkins and fun this month:

• Accidentally omitted from the festival list on Wednesday:
  • October 9: Our Pal's Place Fall Festival. Food, games, raffles, fun and dogs at Our Pal's Place, 9533 Main Street. (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
  • October 15: Taste & Brews Fall Festival: music, food and beverages, kid zone, arts and crafts vendors, farmers market and more at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Costumes and treats:
  • October 8: Trunk or Treat presented by Timothy Lutheran Church. Fun, ice cream and treats at the church, 556 Arnold Mill Road. (5:30 - 7 p.m.)
  • October 29: Little Heroes Costume Party for ages 3 - 11, tickets available online. DJ Mo Livee, snacks, drinks and fun at Payton Jean Marie, 9550 Main Street, Suite 100. (5 - 9 p.m.)
  • October 30: Fall Fest, presented by Legacy Church. Bounce house, face painting, pumpkin painting, games, pie eating contest and more at Brown Park, 251 E. Marietta Street, Canton. (1 - 4 p.m.)
  • October 31: Halloween Trail of Tricks & Treats, presented by Woodstock Parks and Recreation. Music, characters, costume contest, and fun displays along the trail collecting treats from the vendors on the Rubes Creek Trail across from Fire Station 14 on Arnold Mill Road. (5 - 9 p.m.)
• Pumpkins and farms:
  • Big Springs Farms: pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, gem mining, jumping pillow, face painting, bounce house, food, drinks and a farm train. Open Friday - Sunday until October 30 at 2100 Sugar Pike Road, Woodstock. (Big Springs Farms)
  • Berry Patch Farms: pumpkin patch, food, drinks, a playground and baby farm animals. Open Friday - Sunday until October 24 at 786 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock. (Berry Patch Farms)
  • Scottsdale Farms: pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, lawn games and a sunflower field. Open Friday - Sunday until October 23 at 15639 Birmingham Highway, Milton. (Scottsdale Farms)
  • Cagle's Farm: pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, bonfires, animal barnyard, games, food, beverages, caramel apples, sunflowers and more. Open Friday - Sunday until October 30 at 362 Stringer Road, Holly Springs. (Cagle's Farm)
  • Warbington Farms: pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, barnyard, slides, swings, jumping pillow and more at 5555 Crow Road, Cumming. Open various dates and times, please see the website for details. (Warbington Farms)
  • Red Apple Barn: pumpkin patch, apple picking, cornhole, horse shoes, tractor tire swings and a playground. Open Friday - Sunday until October 31 at 3379 Tailscreek Road, Ellijay. (Red Apple Barn)
  • Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch: pumpkin patch, hayrides, 15-acre corn maze, haunted trail, jumping pad, goat walk, kid's maze, tire mountain play area, corn cannon, concessions, bonfires and marshmallows, gem mining, face painting and more at 125 Bannister Road, Dawsonville. Open various dates and times, please see the website for details. (Uncle Shuck's)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you next week for another update.

— Nina Lightcap

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