🌱 Group Makes Mats For Veterans + New Officers At Woodstock PD

Good morning, hello! I'm back in your inbox this fall morning with your new edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this weekend started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on...

• "Nimble Fingers" working to help homeless veterans.
• Registration for youth programs.
• The first festivals of the season.

But first, your daily weather:

• Saturday: Sunshine; nice, low humidity. High: 81 Low: 61.
• Sunday: A passing afternoon shower. High: 83 Low: 59.

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

1. The members of "Nimble Fingers," a crochet and knitting group at the William G. Long Senior Center, met up to create 3-foot by 5-foot mats for the American Legion to be donated to the Cherokee Homeless Veterans Program. The bedbug and lice resistant mats are constructed by crocheting plastic shopping bags together, each mat using 700 bags. Initially, 12 mats were donated through the program, but there is a group of volunteers meeting every Thursday at the senior center to continue the project with the remaining 14,000 or so bags. The group is open to new volunteers via the senior center. For more information or to volunteer, please reach out to the center at 678-445-6518. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. An online fundraiser has been created by a Canton woman to help a community rebuild from the damage done by Hurricane Fiona in the Dominican Republic. Jessenia Kahn created a GoFundMe with a goal of $5,000 to directly benefit her cousin's community to help with construction and needed resources. So far, a little over $1,000 has been raised. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. The Woodstock Police Department welcomed three new officers on Friday. Officers Mitton, Geiger and Rhodes officially joined the squad after graduating from the GPSTC - Pickens Police Academy earlier in the day, with Officer Aubrey Geiger earning the class flag. You can see pictures of the day on the department's Facebook page. Congratulations! (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
4. Registration is open for a couple of upcoming classes and leagues hosted by Cherokee Recreation and Parks. Cherokee Youth Basketball registration is open until October 2 and Gymnastics & Dance for ages 3-4 is now open for the session starting October 12. Be sure to take a look at the upcoming classes and full schedules on the website. The center is also always looking for volunteer coaches and gym directors. If you are interested, please see the volunteer web page for more information. (Cherokee Recreation and Parks via Facebook)

Today and Sunday in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Today

• Farm. Fresh. Market is on Market Street until noon. (8:30 a.m.)
• Big Springs Farms is now open for the season! Check out opening day at the farm today for the pumpkin patch, hayrides, bounce house, face painting, farm animals and more at 2100 Sugar Pike Road. (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Riverfest 2022 starts up today. Head over to the arts and crafts festival at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• WDSTKtoberfest is going on downtown today. Please check out the website for a list of participating restaurants and more event details. WDSTKtoberfest will begin downtown with several keg tapping appearances by the mayor. His first stop will be at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (10 a.m.)
• Themed Adult Book Club: read a book set in outer space for this month's theme, space. Stop by the library or call 770-926-5859 for a copy of this month's discussion questions for the meetup at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10:30 a.m.)
• Inklings Creative Expressions Meet & Eat 2022: mingle with local writers to help learn more about and grow your craft. Terri Kozlowski - life coach, author and host of her own podcast - will be speaking about overcoming your fears at the event being held at Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (2 p.m.)
• Amazing Astronomy! Learn how to get started with astronomy from NASA Solar System Ambassador Stephen Rahn. All ages and skill levels are welcome to the event at Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (2:30 p.m.)
• The Cherokee County Fair is today at 160 McClure Street, Canton. (3 p.m. - 11 p.m.)

• Artisan Wine Tasting at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (5 p.m.)
• The RT's, as part of the Lantern Series on the Green downtown. Tickets and venue information can be found online. (7:30 p.m.)
• The Trouble Tones Blues Live In The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (8 p.m.)
• Classic Goth Night: listen to classic goth, industrial and new wave while you play. There is a bar at the arcade and the entry fee includes free games all night at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (10 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • David Arvisu (11 a.m.)
  • Roger "Hurricane" Wilson (2 p.m.)
  • Wesley Earwood Duo (5 p.m.)
  • Kyle Bradley Band (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • The venue is closed for a private event tonight.

Sunday, September 25

• Riverfest 2022 is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Head over to the arts and crafts festival at Etowah River Park, 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Yoga in the Garden in the Reeves House Garden. (11 a.m.)
• Rich Gunderlock Saxy Jazz Brunch on the ROOFTOP at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (noon)
• Paint on the Patio on the Reeves House Patio. (2 p.m.)
• The Cherokee County Fair is today at 160 McClure Street, Canton. (3 - 8 p.m.)
• Halloween & Fall Wine Therapy's Sip & Paint at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (3 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • The Shetlands (11 a.m.)
  • Bradford Loomis (2 p.m.)
  • The Hoodlins (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The next Meeting of the Mayor and Council will take place Monday at 7 p.m. at The Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main Street. There is time for public comments regarding items that are not on the agenda. You can view the agenda here. (Woodstock Meeting Portal)
• The Board of Commissioners proclaimed October 9-15 as Fire Prevention Week, urging those in the county to create a fire escape plan and practice it with the family. You can read more about Fire Prevention Week here, and you can read the proclamation here. (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services press release)
• If you're looking for a new pet, make sure to check out the adoption event at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter at 10 a.m. today. Please scan the QR code on the front door of the shelter to enter the "virtual line." You can check the website for more information and click here to see available pets. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Classes coming up at Leaning Ladder with tickets still available: "Plant Power - demonstration class" on September 28, "German/Austrian Authentic Food with Chef Kathy - demonstration class" on September 30, "Lasagna with Chef Kathy - demonstration class" on October 1 and "Apple Pies & Cider Doughnuts with Chef Michelle - hands-on class" on October 5. (Leaning Ladder)
• Classes coming up at Made Mercantile with tickets still available: "Wicks and Sips Class with Woodstock Candle Co." on September 30, "Maker Bar" on October 8, "Wicks and Sips Class with Woodstock Candle Co." on October 9 and "Bubbles & Bubbly" on October 13.
• Service League: "Our decorating committee is doing an amazing job making the park beautiful and Riverfest ready! Come see us today and Sunday. Gates open at 10 a.m.! #riverfest2023 #etowahriverpark" (Service League via Instagram)

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