🌱 Healthy Kids Running Series + Reeves House Is Hiring + Job Fair

Good morning, neighbors. It's Thursday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• 🚓 Sheriff's Office employee recognition.
• 🦁 Sip and Paint with the Lions.
• 🧊 The big freeze continues.

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Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 62 Low: 35.

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

1. Every spring and fall, the Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) gives area kids from ages 2 - 14 a chance to run in a series of races of varying lengths, based on the participant's age. The HKRS was created so that kids could become more active, feel accomplished by competing and recognition and to create a solid foundation for a healthy lifestyle. The first run of the fall series takes place at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Dupree Park. Registration is still open. Packet pickup is today at 10917 Highway 92, Suite 160, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. You can sign your child up for the series here. The Woodstock-specific web page is here, including a map of the races for different age groups. (Healthy Kids Running Series)
2. Jaci Trapani and Sandi Roe, two employees of the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, were recognized for their victim advocacy work at the Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday. The vigil takes place each October, scheduled to coincide with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, "in honor and memory of victims whose lives were lost to domestic violence, for those whose lives were shattered by domestic violence and for those who survive and light the way for others to do the same." (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
3. The Woodstock Lions Club is holding a Sip and Paint event on Saturday at The Arbor at Bridgemill, 700 Freedom Boulevard in Canton. Paid entry includes all painting supplies and a complimentary glass of wine. The event is for ages 12 and up, children must be accompanied by an adult. Cheese, crackers and wine will be available for purchase. The paint and sip class will be headed up by local artist Scott McIntyre during three different time slots. Proceeds will be used to address our community's needs, such as programs and scholarships for high school seniors in our area, vision screening and glasses for children and adults in the community, food for those in need through local food pantries and more. You can register for the event here. (Woodstock Lions Club via Facebook)
4. Cherokee County is under a Freeze Warning until 10 a.m. this morning. Bundle up, drip the faucets and keep the pets inside! (WSB-TV Atlanta)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• The Young Professionals of Woodstock (YPOW): YPOW AM networking and an informal meeting with a local leader, every Thursday at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
• INSeason Volunteer Month: the INSeason volunteers will be helping with fall planting and the Scarecrow INvasion downtown. (10 a.m. - noon)
• Family Storytime: for children ages 1 - 3. Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and physical activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the event at the Hickory Flat Library, 2740 East Cherokee Drive, Canton. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• 80s Party Night - A Retro Party Experience: costumes are welcome at Hot Wheels Skate Center, 228 Farm Ridge Drive NE. (5 - 9 p.m.)
• Trick or Treat Tales Evening Storytime: for children of all ages and their families. Wear your costume and enjoy stories, singing, dancing, fingerplays and crafts. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the story time at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Walking Tour Series, Public Art: a walking tour of the art around the downtown area. Three tours will depart from the Reeves House starting at 6 p.m., and the tours will last around 45 minutes each. (6 - 7 p.m.)
• Dungeons & Dragons, Halloween Edition: for ages 13 and up. A one-night D&D campaign, costumes are encouraged. Register here for the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Discovering Beekeeping: learn about beekeeping with the Community Garden Beekeper Shannon Sorescu at the Woodstock Community Garden, 311 Arnold Mill Road. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Butterfly Gardeners: sign up to be a citizen volunteer to help maintain the butterfly gardens at Dupree Park and the William G. Long Senior Center. The group will meet at the William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Tune Up Thursdays - Layne Denton: live music on the Rooftop at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: double-elimination tournament, the entry fee includes access to all arcade, pinball and board games. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Nimble Fingers Sewing Group - every Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Elephants Gerald (noon - 3 p.m.)
  • Hughes Taylor (5:30 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • The Legendary Music of Stevie Ray Vaughn, presented by Marty Manous (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Reeves House Gallery Bar team is looking to hire shift leads and team members. The Reeves House would be excited to find people that love visual arts, and while coffee experience is great, it isn't required. You can read more about the open positions here. (Reeves House via Facebook)
• The Paper Cuts exhibition at the Reeves House Gallery closes on Sunday, but you can take in the art for free at 734 Reeves Street until then. The next exhibition will be "small town: small works", opening on October 27. (Woodstock Arts)
• While you're downtown, don't forget to vote for your favorite scarecrow. Voting can be done at the Woodstock Visitors Center, 8588 Main Street, for $1 a vote. Proceeds from the voting will go to INSeason, the IN WDSTK design committee that creates and implements design initiatives in the downtown area, including the landscaping and holiday décor. The visitors center is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Visit Woodstock)
• The next Parent's Night Out at the Cherokee Aquatic Center is Friday, October 28. You can drop off the kids from 5:15 - 10 p.m., and while you are out and about, the kids will be enjoying a swim, dinner, crafts, games and a movie. You can read more about the event and register here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Reminder: there is a Holiday Job Fair coming up Saturday and Sunday at the Outlet Shoppes. The job fair will feature over 100 retailers offering seasonal positions. Get your resume updated and printed out, then head over to The Outlet Shoppes at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway from 12 - 5 p.m. (Visit Woodstock)
• Reminder: The Great Pumpkin Fest is Saturday at Cherokee Veterans Park, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is tons going on during the festival, including a DJ, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, craft vendors, food, hayrides, axe throwing, archery, bounce houses and more. Hit the link to see more detail. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "It's cold out there! Please protect your pets and consider bringing your outdoor pets into a more sheltered space. 🐶🐱❄️🥶 Help spread the word and #keepthemsafeandwarm" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

Some events coming up that require registration or tickets in advance:

• Senior Center Programs
  • Monday and Friday: Walking Club - at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Wednesday and Friday: Fit Over 50 - at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Fall Carnival Luncheon - wear your favorite costume and play some fun games at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (noon - 2 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Saturday: Monster Makers with Ms. Lara! - for ages 3 and up, create a monster craft, children must be accompanied by an adult. Register here for the crafting session at R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: The Rocky Horror Show at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (various show times)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main Street
  • Friday: Mark Miller - live in The Listening Room. (7:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Few Miles South - Listening Room Jam Session (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street
  • Saturday and Sunday: Content Crawlin' with Moments with B. - admission includes one drink during the guided TikTok/Reel creation class. Meet at Made Mercantile, and the group will head to Truck & Tap. Guests will leave with a posted Reel or TikTok and one 4x6 print. (Saturday: 5 - 7 p.m., Sunday: 2 - 4 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  • Saturday: Artisan Wine Tasting & Kevin's Big 60 Birthday Party (5 - 7 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street
  • Saturday: Yeast-Raised Sweet Breads with Chef Michelle - hands-on class (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Friday: Stairway to Heaven - A Tribute to Led Zeppelin (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: 3 Dolla Counterfeits - Limp Bizkit Tribute (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Interstellar Echoes - A Tribute to Pink Floyd (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

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