🌱 Girl Is Missing Out Of Woodstock + Free HIV Testing In Canton

Hello, everybody. It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today. In today's issue, we'll cover these stories and more...

• 🚨 There's a missing persons case out of Woodstock.
• 🌎 Get tested for free on World AIDS Day.
• 🎞️ A local man is featured in a new movie.

But first, today's weather:

Sun followed by some clouds. High: 67 Low: 45.

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

1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating a girl missing out of Woodstock. Itzel Penaloza, a 16-year-old female, was last seen leaving a friend's house in Woodstock on November 17. The missing individual is described as a five-foot, 120 pound Hispanic female, and she was wearing a black sweatshirt and red pants when she went missing. If you have information about the incident or about Itzel Penaloza's whereabouts, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 770-928-0239 or 9-1-1. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. December 1 is World AIDS Day, a chance to unite worldwide in the fight against HIV, show support for those living with HIV and commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. To honor the day, the North Georgia Health District is offering free HIV testing on December 1, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you're interested, the location for testing near us will be The Living Bridge Center South, 130 Riverstone Terrace, Suite 102 in Canton. There will be goodie bags, t-shirts and treats for anyone that gets a test during the testing date. You can also order a free HIV self-test by following this link. (North Georgia Health District)
3. Another area resident to cheer on, Hickory Flat native Grant Pfost is appearing as a lead in a movie released on November 15. Pfost, who graduated from Sequoyah High School, can be seen in the thriller "Most Horrible Things" on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes and on demand. The movie is rated R and was filmed in Marietta. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Friendsgiving Woodstock: live music from Serpent & Dove starts at 4 p.m., and trivia with Lights Up! Entertainment starts at 7 p.m. at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.)
• Joy of Breathing: learn the Joy of Breathing technique and enjoy a free Pranayama class with Soul Dimension. The free class will be via Zoom meeting. Please see the listing for more information. (1 - 1:30 p.m.)
• Ladies Night, Live Music: every Wednesday. Live music from The Radio Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (5 p.m. - 1 a.m.)
• Trivia Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: every Wednesday, prizes for first, second and third place teams each week at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: every Wednesday at Woodstock Beer Market, 240 Chambers Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Turley Vineyards "Game Meat" Wine Pairing Dinner: a five-course game meat dinner in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Drinksgiving Karaoke: drinks, games and karaoke. Admission includes unlimited gameplay on all pinball, arcade, console and board games until midnight at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Pre-Thanksgiving Party: live music from The Deep Cuts at Keegan's Public House Woodstock, 1085 Buckhead Crossing, Suite 140. (8:30 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Fit Over 50 - have fun with chair yoga, balance, bands, weights and core strength exercises every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  
  • Top Artists Extended Sets (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Angie Aparo - Thanksgiving Eve Show (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• With family and friends in town this week, it's a great opportunity to shop local in support of our city's small business owners. This weekend, shops and restaurants around the downtown area will have Black Friday and Small Business Saturday specials going on. You can check out a list of participating shops here. Also, for every $10 you spend downtown, you'll get one contest entry to win a $100 Downtown Dollars Gift Certificate. Just bring your receipt to the Visitors Center when you're ready. (Visit Woodstock)
• Please note: the libraries in the Sequoyah Regional Library System are closed this week. The libraries open back up again on Saturday. (SRLS)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks put out a nice flyer with all of their holiday events listed. Take a look and sign up before they're full, there are some great family-friendly things going on in December. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Special Black Friday event Reformation Brewery on Friday , Nov. 25, 6AM-10AM (or while supplies last). 🖤 Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup in a variety of sizes 🖤 Pancakes fresh from the griddle as fast as they can make 'em 🖤" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Nina Lightcap

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