🌱 Free At Woodstock Arts + Support For The Bar-B-Q + Pumpkin Painting

Welcome back, Woodstock-Towne Lake. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Because community information is power! Today we have these stories and more:

• 🖼️ New exhibit this week.
• 🎹 It's Jazz Night on Friday!
• ⚽World Cup watch parties.

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

1. There are a couple free events coming up this week at Woodstock Arts for us to take in, there's a new exhibit to enjoy and a nice, relaxing outdoor Jazz Night. The new exhibition at the Reeves House Gallery opens on Thursday. The "small town: small works" exhibit features art that is 15 inches or less, done by artists that live with 15 miles of Woodstock. There will be an opportunity to purchase, and the pieces include paintings, sculptures, photography and more. Jazz Night in the Backyard at the Reeves House is on Friday. There will be snacks and beverages available for sale and the Halloween centerpieces will be raffled off at the end of the evening. Don't forget about the great ticketed events this week: the Lantern Series brings music from Mountain Heart on Saturday, there's a fun Paint on the Patio happening on Sunday and the last Rocky Horror Show performance will be on Sunday. (Woodstock Arts)
2. Cherokee County has stood up in support of Reyes and Sharon Morales, owners of Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q in Canton. In true form, the great citizens of our county have offered to do anything they can to help, including offering monetary and physical support to help get the eatery back up on its feet. It is being said that the fire may have started in a back room accidentally, but there has been no official statement of cause from investigators. The insurance company is still investigating as well, and once an outcome from that investigation is revealed, the restaurant will begin the rebuild. (Atlanta News First)
3. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter has released their holiday wish list, if you'd like to make a donation. You can see the full list on their Facebook page, but the list consists of items they are in need of throughout the year, such as paper towels, dryer sheets, cat and dog food of any kind, canned pumpkin puree, soft dog treats, and peanut butter. You can drop off donations at the shelter, located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The shelter also has Amason wish lists for general items, the PAWS Pantry and shelter pet enrichment products. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
4. The USA National Team's World Cup games will be shown on the big screen on the Event Green stage in November. Visit Woodstock is hosting the event, and Woodstock Arts will be on hand selling beer and wine. You may bring your own chairs, blankets, food and non-alcoholic beverages. The games kick off with USA vs Wales on November 21 at 2 p.m. If the World Cup is on your agenda, I can think of nothing better than sharing the excitement with neighbors and friends downtown. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Beer Release: Riddles in the Dark at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (All Day)
• Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services fundraiser: to benefit Firefighter David Burnaugh to aid in his fight against cancer. You can go to the Woodstock or Canton location of Buffalo's to help the cause, they will donate 10% of their sales today. (All Day)
• Baby Lap-Sit Storytime: for babies 18 months and younger. Songs, rhymes, books and playtime. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the storytime at the Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Farm Bureau Storytime - Pumpkins: for children of all ages. Learn about pumpkins and take part in an activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the storytime at R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Storytime at the Gallery: for all ages. An art-filled storytime with art lessons and crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the event at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves Street. (1 - 2 p.m.)
• Tween Book Club: best 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.)
• Paint-a-Pumpkin in the Park: for all ages. Have a fun evening painting pumpkins with the family. Paint will be provided, but please bring your own pumpkins. Materials will be distributed on a first come, first served basis at the Woodstock Arts Event Green, 111 Elm Street. (5 - 6 p.m.)
• Comprehensive Plan Update - Ball Ground Public Input Meeting: at the Ball Ground City Hall, 171 Valley Street, Ball Ground. (6 p.m.)
• Cherokee Marshal's Office - Community Meeting: at Full Life Church, 2510 East Cherokee Drive. (6 p.m.)
• Game Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: the $5 game pass is good for unlimited games at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Music Bingo with DJ CaseyD: 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.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Open Mic Night - you can sign up for a spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Reformation Brewery is holding their Nightmare on Elm St. Taproom Party on Saturday, October 29. Get the final touches of your costume done and head over to the brewery for a Halloween costume party. All ages are welcome, the party runs from 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. and there is no cover charge. (Reformation Brewery)
• Looking for a fun, effective workout? Cherokee Recreation & Parks offers a dance/fitness program called LABLAST that combines ballroom dancing and aerobic activity for an all-ages workout for all fitness levels. The class meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings at The WREC, you can reach out to Jessica Ascenzo for more information at 770-924-7768 or jnascenzo@cherokeega.com (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• The Reindeer Run for the Children 5K is happening on December 10 at Etowah River Park. You can find more information, register to run, or sign up to be a helper or sponsor here. (Service League of Cherokee County)
• Searching for a new career? Here are the latest job listings in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Riverchase: "My fiancé and I moved to Woodstock in the summer. Every day on my commute , I pass a house with a pride flag. It’s nice to see. Have a wonderful day. 🌈" (Nextdoor)

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