🌱 Heat Warning For Dog Owners + Family Fun Night Is Back + CCSD Jobs

Hello again, Woodstock-Towne Lake! It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on in town, including updates on...

• Dogs that can't take the heat.
• Family Fun Night redo.
• Jobs aplenty in the CCSD.

But first, today's weather: A thunderstorm around in the evening. High: 87 Low: 64.

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

1. With the temperatures as high as they've been, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter has a timely message for the pet owners in town. While all pets are susceptible to the dangers of excessive heat, those with shorter snouts have even more difficulty regulating their internal temperatures. The portion of the nasal cavity that helps cool a dog down is greatly reduced in that of a short-muzzled pup, and brachycephalic dogs have reduced airflow into their lungs due to their small trachea and narrow nostrils, leaving them highly affected by excessive heat and exercise. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
2. A couple of the Family Fun Night events were canceled this summer because of storms in the area, but great news neighbors, the rained out "Downtown Campout" evening was rescheduled for this Thursday. There will be tons of activities, snacks and goodies on The Green and along Main and Chambers streets from 5 to 9 p.m., the movie "UP" is playing at 7 p.m. and there will also be themed drink and food specials around Downtown Woodstock. The scheduled happenings can be seen at the link, the evening is packed with fun for all ages. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
3. If you're in the market for a new job, maybe something a bit more rewarding than a standard 9-to-5, consider working in the school district. A career in education is not only fun, but education professionals are also integral to our community's future. The need for a Special Education - Deaf or Hard of Hearing teacher was posted in the August CCSD Newsletter, but the official district job listings include openings for many positions, including nutrition workers, paraprofessionals, database analyst, web developer, police officer and everything in between. You can view all open jobs and apply here. (CCSD Newsletter)
4. The Board of Commissioners' regular meeting is tonight, and the agenda is packed with items for the board's consideration. Items of note include the adoption of the county's 2023 Comprehensive Plan and the setting of another moratorium for the I-575 and Sixes Road Interchange Area. You can find the full agenda here, and if you'll be speaking, the official Rules of Procedure are here - you can find the specific rules and standards for public comment on page 12. (Cherokee County via Facebook)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Tuesday, August 15

• Pop-Up Storytime: Bring the kids over to the J.B. Owens Park playground pavilion for a special story time with books, songs and fingerplays. After the event, you can get a new library card, return borrowed books or borrow new ones at the Pop-Up Library. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (10 a.m. - noon)
• Family Storytime: For children of all ages with an accompanying adult, stories, singing, dancing, fingerplays and crafts at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Crafters Club: Whether you crochet, knit, embroider or craft, bring your current project over to the Woodstock Library, there will also be light bites. The address is 7735 Main St. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Ready, Set, Code! for Kids: For ages 6 and up, learn basic coding with Scratch. All children must be accompanied by an adult, the class is at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (4 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Big Stage Yoga: The month-long, outdoor yoga sessions are for those aged 16 and up and all skill levels, but those younger can attend with a consenting adult present. Classes meet on the stage at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, please bring a mat and water with you. You can sign up at the link. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• RPG Night: New players welcome, please make a reservation on the arcade's Meetup page to ensure your spot. The admission fee includes unlimited gaming until midnight, The Blue Ghost Arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Open Mic Night - You can sign up for a spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Jake Hughes Trio - Americana (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a new place to call home, look through these five new properties on the market in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance, be sure to check the venues' official calendars for their full schedules.

• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St.
  • Wednesday: Still Truckin' - with Special Guest Greg & Spencer (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Spread Eagle - with Special Guest Lost Hearts (7:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Morgan Myles from NBC's "The Voice" 2022 - Full Band Performance (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: The Ultimate King of Pop - Michael Jackson Tribute (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: The Purple Madness - Prince Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Get Lucky In The Dark - A Tribute to Loverboy and Billy Squier (10 p.m.)
  • Sunday: The 2023 Atlanta Blues Challenge - Presented by The Atlanta Blues Society (1 p.m.)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main St.
  
  • Wednesday: DAUO Vineyards Wine Pairing Dinner (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Empowered Women, Empower Women (6 - 9 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Chasing the Laughter, An Evening of Comedy (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St.
  
  • Thursday: Fragrant Flames + Vino Vibes with Bode + Ev (6 - 8 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Fondue & Flames with Cherokee Rose Candle Co. (7 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main St.
  • Thursday: Pad Thai with Chef Sunisa (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Friday: Sushi and Sake with Chef Sunisa (7 - 9 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 400
  
  • Saturday: Artisan Wine Tasting Summer Chill Out Party (5 - 8 p.m.)
• IN WDSTK - Open to non-members
  • Thursday: YPOW AM - Join the Young Professionals of Woodstock for coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  
  • Saturday: AMPED in the Park with Strongside - Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, 103 Arnold Mill Road (9 - 10 a.m.)
  • Saturday: Happiness ROCKS! - Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Friday, Saturday & Sunday: "Airness" - Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. Please note, there will be an opening reception following the show on Friday. (Various Times)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  
  • Saturday: Beau the Reading Dog - Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. You can register here. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - Most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Tuesday: Woodcarving Club, Painters' Club
  • Wednesday: Walking Club, Fit over 50
  • Thursday: Line Dancing, Adult Coloring Club, Nimble Fingers Sewing Club, Duplicate Bridge
  • Friday: Fit over 50, Garden Club
• Other
  • Wednesday: Fresh Start Mornings, presented by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development (COED) - Give and receive feedback, learn and make connections with other local entrepreneurs. This week's speaker is ALPHAS1TE, the meeting is free and open to the public at Reformation Brewery, 225 Reformation Parkway in Canton. (9 - 10 a.m.)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— Nina Lightcap

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