🌱 Freezing Temps Are Coming + Medicare Enrollment + Base Camp Gear

Morning, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• ⚠️ School evacuates due to gas leak.
• 🏹 Try archery on for size!
• 🥶 Freeze Watch this week.

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Leslie Spennato of Berkshire Hathaway

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If you listen to some, you might think the current real estate market is in free fall.

The picture is more complex. Compared to August 2021, in August 2022, in our area:

• Inventory has doubled
• Average days-on-the market has decreased
• Average sales prices are up, from $392K to $484K

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Now, today's weather:

Sunny, but cooler. High: 54 Low: 31.

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

1. A gas service line was damaged by a contractor Monday afternoon on River Green Avenue between Brooks Drive and Retreat Lane in Canton. The gas leak shut down an entrance to the River Green subdivision and evacuated nearby River Green Academy. Traffic was detoured around the area, and the damage was fixed by 5:40 p.m. No injuries were reported. (WSB-TV Atlanta)
2. Cherokee Recreation & Parks announced its upcoming Archery - Come & Try Days, the first of which will be on November 18, from 6 - 7:15 p.m. The offering is for beginners of all ages and will be held at the Rec Center Gym, 7545 Main Street, Building 200. The remaining three Come & Try Days are scheduled for December 4, January 15 and February 24, make sure to sign up for the day that works best for you. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
3. Cherokee County E 9-1-1 put the warning out on their Facebook page that our area may experience freezing temperatures Wednesday morning, with more freezing temps expected Thursday. While the Freeze Watch is in effect, make sure to bundle the kids up for school and bring the at-risk plants and pets inside. Keep warm, Woodstock! (Cherokee County E 9-1-1 via Facebook)
4. To bring attention to Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Syndrome Awareness Month, the North Georgia Health District has created a display at the Woodstock Health Center to help illustrate the correct way to place your baby in a crib. The heath district has also placed banners at the Canton and Woodstock health centers to aid in safe sleep education. There is a Safe Infant Sleep Checklist online that you can take a look at, and you can learn more about sleep safety on the Safe Kids website here. The Woodstock Health Center is located at 7545 North Main Street, Suite 100. (North Georgia Health District)
5. Those that receive or will receive Medicare have an important deadline to keep in mind, the recently opened enrollment period for Medicare runs through December 7. Now is the time to review your medical needs and costs, check your current plan to see if there are changes coming, take a look at your finances to make sure you can afford monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs, confirm that your health providers are still on your plan and make sure your prescriptions are covered at a price you can afford. (Insurance Newsnet)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Scarecrow Storytime in Downtown Canton: for children of all ages. Read stories, play games and create crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult to Cannon Park, 130 East Main Street, Canton. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Get to Know Libby: a workshop for help in setting up an account and navigating the app used for eBooks and audiobooks. At Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. (11 a.m. - noon)
• mINgle Committee Meeting: the committee meets the third Tuesday of every other month in the Chattahoochee Tech Synergy Room, 1 Innovation Way. (11 a.m. - noon)
• Cherokee County Library Board Meeting: open to the public, there will possibly be time at the end of the meeting for public comment at Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. (4 - 5 p.m.)
• Scary Story Showcase: for ages 8 and up, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Share your own spooky story and enjoy some snacks at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Domestic Violence Vigil: you can read more about the vigil and the Cherokee Family Violence Center here. Guest speakers and musician will begin at 6 p.m. at the gazebo in Cannon Park, 130 East Main Street, Canton. (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.)
• Tie-in Talk, "On the Blade's Edge: Papercut Traditions from Around the World" - Jerushia Graham, Museum Coordinator for the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking will be discussing the history of papermaking, traditions from around the world and insights into her artwork featured in the current Paper Cuts exhibit. On the front porch of the Reeves House, 734 Reeves Street. (6:30 - 7:30 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):
  • Greg Shaddix (noon - 3 p.m.)
  • Open Mic Night - you can sign up for a spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that you can purchase a commemorative bench or brick in Woodstock to honor a loved one? Commemorative bench purchases include a custom engraved plaque that will be installed on a city park or facility bench. Brick purchases include a custom engraved brick to be placed around the fountain in The Park at City Center, a map to help you locate your brick and a certificate. Bench and brick orders are placed with the vendor twice a year, in May and November. The bricks take 4 - 6 weeks to engrave and install. If you would like to purchase a brick, make sure to do so before the November 6 deadline. The next installation of bricks will take place in mid-December. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
• Reminder: be sure to pick up your Base Camp gear at the Woodstock Visitors Center on Main Street. The new marketing campaign comes new to the visitors center, complete with lots of goodies like t-shirts, branded Alma coffee, hats, water bottles and much more. (Woodstock Visitors Center via Facebook)
• It's a great time of year to go out on job interviews! Job hunting in the fall means no sweltering heat to contend with and a nice cool breeze to put some pep in your step. Not to mention, you can grab your pumpkin-spice beverage of choice on the way to interview for one of these new job openings in our area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Join us for a walking tour that explores the artsy side of Downtown Woodstock, on Thursday, October 20th The Woodstock Art Walking Tour will be offered on Thursday, Oct 20th at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. Tours will leave from the Reeves House..." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

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— Nina Lightcap

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