🌱 Fundraiser For Camp Twin Lakes + Audition For Woodstock Arts Today

Hey, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news about...

• Truck & Tap fundraiser for Camp Twin Lakes.
• Two auditions today at Woodstock Arts.
• Celebrating the R.T. Jones Memorial Library.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A stray afternoon thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 66.
• Sunday: A thunderstorm around in the evening. High: 81 Low: 64.

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

1. Truck & Tap, New Realm Brewing & Distilling and United Distributing are joining together to raise money for Camp Twin Lakes, a camp for children with serious illnesses, disabilities and other challenges. The campaign will run until the end of the month, all it takes is a purchase at Truck & Tap of any New Realm Brewing beer or cocktail, a portion of the sale will go towards the camp. If you'd like to make a donation online or read more, the camp website is here. (Truck & Tap via Facebook)
2. Have you or someone you know thought about performing with Woodstock Arts? There are two auditions being held tomorrow, one for the kids and one for everyone. At 3 p.m., children in grades 3 through 8 can head to the Woodstock Arts Theatre to audition for "The Spongebob Musical," and those 8 years old and older are welcome to try out for "A Christmas Carol" at 6 p.m. Please see important audition information and the sign-up forms at the links. (Woodstock Arts)
3. The R.T. Jones Memorial Library is celebrating 100 years, and there are two chances to join in the fun. For the kids, the 100th Year Birthday Bash starts at 10:30 a.m. this morning, the party will feature games, food and music. For the adults, the 100th Birthday Gala starts later this evening at 7 p.m., and there will be food, live music and a few words from some of our community leaders. Detailed schedule information can be found at the link, the library address is 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
4. The weather looks like it'll be clear this morning, just perfect to take part in one of the free yoga sessions around town. First up at 10 a.m., Lindsey Rodgiguez and Natalie Skubic from Ember Hot Yoga are leading a beginner-friendly class, "Yoga in the Park," on the Event Green downtown. Children are welcome to attend. Next at 11 a.m., the "Yoga at the Library" class led by Michael Wakefield will be held at the Woodstock Library, located at 7735 Main St. This class is for adults and great for beginners. Please bring your mat and water bottle to whichever class you attend. (Visit Woodstock and Sequoyah Regional Library System)

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Today and tomorrow in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Saturday, September 9

• Farm. Fresh. Market.: Every Saturday morning through Dec. 30, Market Street transforms into an open-air market, full of local vendors offering locally grown and created products. (8:30 a.m. - noon)
• Maker Bar - Bode + Ev: Drop in anytime during the event to create your own candle and label at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St. You can reserve your spot at the link if you'd like. (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• The Trouble Tones Blues Band: Grab some dinner while you enjoy live music in The Listening Room at Rootstock (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• 90s Music Night: Enjoy music of the 90s tonight at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (10 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Cosmic Cowboys (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Dylan Knight (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Caleb Wilkie & The Privateers (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Mother Legacy (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  
  • Wrëking Crüe - Mötley Crüe Tribute (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

Sunday, September 10

• Makers Mash: Here's your chance to check out the work by local artists and makers, it's a wonderful opportunity to shop for unique gifts at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm St. (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Kassis Jazz Brunch Session: Enjoy music and brunch at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
• Chess Club: For all ages and skill levels, The Blue Ghost Arcade's Chess Club meets every other Sunday. Chess boards are available to use, and the arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (4 - 6 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • G&R (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Hunter Blalock (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Scott Puckett (5 - 8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  
  • Greg Drews and the Truth with Opener Debra Lynn Joseph - American Roots Rock (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding its adoption event today, but all pets are free! Available animals can be seen online here, a QR code on the shelter's front door will become active at a random time around 10 a.m. Please scan the QR code to enter the "virtual line," the shelter is at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Trivia Night at The Blue Ghost Arcade is on Mondays at 8 p.m., and next week, pink's the color of the day at "Barbie" Trivia. Bring your friends and cartoon knowledge over to 164 Towne Lake Parkway for one of the best trivia nights in town. (The Blue Ghost Arcade)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Woodstock Summer Concert Series featuring Drivin N Cryin this Saturday, Sept. 9. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and is free to attend. Full details at woodstockconcertseries.com" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Party In The Park event at Adair Park this Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Party in the Park is hosted by Healthsprout Chiropractic, Apricot Lane Boutique, & Starbucks of Adair Park. Will have a Breathwork and Movement Class 10 a.m. - 11 a.m." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Rootstock invites guests to join them on a journey through history at their Prohibition Cocktail Dinner on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. This is also a ticketed event where guests are invited to explore and celebrate our ancestors with early prohibition and forbidden cocktails, an exquisite and tasteful cocktail menu, and a sense of secrecy in Rootstock's speakeasy." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

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• Cherokee County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale (September 16)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— Nina Lightcap

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