🌱 Holiday Pet Dangers To Avoid + Local Graduate Featured On Film

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Including news on:

• How to keep your pet safe during the holidays.
• R.M. Moore ES honors a Teacher of the Year.
• Creekview alumni appearing in new movie.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 63 Low: 41.

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

1. The Cherokee County Animal Shelter and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has some great information for us about Pet Dangers To Watch Out For This Holiday Season. While we are all focused on celebrations, dinners and family, there is a real danger in pets ingesting non-food items. Tinsel, bows and ribbons, wrapped presents and candles can easily cause intestinal blockage that can quickly turn into an emergency, sometimes needing major surgery. Holly plants and berries, salt dough ornaments, poinsettias, ice melt salt and Christmas tree water are a poison danger. Salt toxicity can occur very easily in dogs, causing dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Enjoy the season and keep the pets in mind. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
2. Lesley Carmichael of R.M. Moore Elementary School STEM Academy has been named a 2022 Teacher of the Year. Carmichael is a writing lab teacher at the school and has been educating students for 30 years. A district colleague praised the teacher, saying "She asks thought-provoking questions to improve student engagement, student accountability, student achievement and personal growth as a person and educator." (CCSD Press Release)
3. A Creekview High School graduate can be seen in the upcoming, one-day theater release of the new movie "It's Christmas Again!" on November 29. The film features local Leela Owen, who has also held roles in "Doom Patrol" on HBO, "Just Beyond" on Disney+ and the short film "Bear Creek." Owen's real-life mother is playing the part of mother to Leela's role in the faith-based Christmas movie. Make sure to head to the theater in support of the CCSD graduate and her mom, it looks to be a great movie! (CCSD Press Release)
4. Woodstock Arts is holding auditions on Sunday for their RepTouR, Repertory Touring Children's Theatre Troupe. They are looking to fill 5 positions within the troupe and some additional understudies. RepTouR travels to local elementary schools in the area for performances, so it is required that each member have their own vehicle. Auditions will take place at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. Please click the link for more details and to register. (Woodstock Arts)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Hot Vinyasa: all levels are welcome, though some prior experience is helpful to the class held at Ember Hot Yoga, 330 Chambers Street. (6:30 - 7:45 p.m.)
• DJ Bingo: test your musical knowledge and win prizes every Monday at Woodstock Beer Market, 240 Chambers Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: the top three teams win cash prizes, every Monday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
• "Christmas Vacation" Trivia: compete against others for prizes with questions about the holiday movie at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Walking Club - every Monday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Beginner Bridge Instruction - every Monday at the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room. (9 - 10 a.m.)
  • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• There is an Archery Come and Try Day happening this Sunday at The WREC, located at 7545 Main Street, Building 200. Perfect for beginners, the class will teach the basics of archery. You can register online here, registration is open until December 2. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• The Christmas Jubilee & Parade of Lights is coming up this weekend! The traditional parade of lights starts at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, taking off from Woodstock Elementary School on Rope Mill. The festival will start after the parade and will be held at The Park at City Center. Santa will be there, and the Mayor and Santa will light the Christmas tree. There will be music, vendors, food, cupcake decorating, crafts, hot cocoa, apple cider, fun for the kids and much more. (Woodstock Rec Desk)
• Also coming up this weekend, the Woodstock Arts Festival Series, Christkindl Market will be held on Sunday. The traditional German Christmas market will also feature live music, food vendors, makers, artists and more. The market will open up at 11 a.m. on the Event Green at 113 Elm Street. (Woodstock Arts)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks is holding a Christmas Hiking Scavenger Hunt on December 10. All ages are welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult. The morning hike starts at 10 a.m. at Lewis Park. You can register here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance:

• Holiday Happenings Closing Out This Week
  • Until December 2: Kits 4 Kids - you can help local students in need by donating hygiene items like tooth paste, feminine products, bar soap and more. You can see the entire list of items and the drop-off locations on the Service League Facebook page.
  • Until December 3: Adopt-A-Senior - presented by Cherokee County Senior Services. Requested items include sheets, gift cards to grocery stores, toiletries, chap stick and tissues. Gifts can be dropped off at the Senior Center located at 1001 Univeter Road in Canton Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. On Saturdays, the donation window is 10 a.m. - noon.
  • Until December 5: Santa's Letters - presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. Bring your child's letter to the special mailbox in the lobby of The WREC, located at 7545 Main Street, Building 200, during regular business hours. Santa will be sending out his responses on December 12.
• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Tuesday: Country Dance Night, featuring The Honky Tonkers - the evening begins with dance lessons. (6 p.m.)
  • Wednesday: Songwriters in the Round - with Clay Duke, Stratton James, Mike Levi and Eric Hogan. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Electric Avenue - The 80's MTV Experience (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Saturday: The Purple Madness - Prince Tribute (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Sunday: School of Rock - West Cobb (noon)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main Street
  • Friday: Hunter Blalock and The Sad Machine featuring Tim Moore, with special guest Canon Tyler playing live in The Listening Room. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Mitchell Phillips Listening Room Session (7 - 10 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Debra Lynn and Flamy Grant Listening Room Session (6 - 8 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  • Saturday: Annual White Elephant Wine Tasting Charity Toy Party - bring a new toy to donate ($10 minimum value), and receive a free wine tasting in January. Halfway through the event, there will be a white elephant gift exchange. (5 - 7 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Christmas Ornament Wine Tasting Bingo - all supplies will be provided, play for prizes and enjoy a nice wine tasting. (3 - 5 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street
  • Sunday: Lipstick Arithmetic Class for Teens with Dirty Beauty - for ages 13 - 19, create a custom lipstick. Parents and guardians can also participate by purchasing their own ticket. (3 - 4:15 p.m.)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks
  • Friday: Supper with Santa - there are three time slots to choose from and each includes a reading of "The Night Before Christmas," cookie decorating, crafts, music, hot cocoa and desserts. The dinner time slots begin at 5, 6 and 7 p.m., and the 5 - 6 p.m. time slot is sensory-friendly, with a calmer environment. Registration ends today at noon. (5 - 8 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A Christmas Carol - the annual Woodstock Arts production of A Christmas Carol at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (Various Show Times)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Tuesday: Tween Book Club - for ages 10 and up or those at a 5th grade reading level. The book club is held on the last Tuesday of each month, and the group goes over the book selection using discussion, games and more. This month's book is "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin, and the group is meeting at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (4:45 - 5:45 p.m.)
  • Friday: Your Small Business & TikTok - learn how to use TikTok to grow your business with Sabrina Kaylor from Bizarre Coffee. The event is free and includes breakfast at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton. (10:30 a.m. - noon)
• Senior Center Programs
  • Tuesday: Painter's Club - receive professional instruction and share ideas every Tuesday. (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
  • Wednesday and Friday: Fit Over 50 - every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
  • Thursday: Nimble Fingers Sewing Group - every Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
• IN WDSTK (open to non-members)
  • Thursday: YPOW AM - every Thursday morning. Coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
  • Thursday: Jingle mINgle 2022 - join IN WDSTK for a social gathering and fundraising event for current and prospective business owners in Woodstock. Proceeds will benefit the Woodstock Safety Foundation and their Shop with a Hero event. Tickets include BBQ, two drink tickets and a souvenir glass. Please click the link for more information, the event will take place at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)

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— Nina Lightcap

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