🌱 HS Student In National Competition + Emergency Equipment Replaced

Hello again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town...

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 83 Low: 68.

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

1. Cherokee County senior Madeline Ambery placed fifth in the U.S. Technology Student Association (TSA) national competition after coming in first in the Georgia TSA competition. Ambery's competition entry was a children's book titled "The Adventures of Hopper and the Evil Space Cat." Ambery is a graphic design student in Woodstock High School's Career Pathway program and is currently completing an internship in the field. (CCSD Press Release)
2. A three-year program to replace all Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) devices for Cherokee County Fire & Emergency is now complete. The program began with the first purchase round in February 2020, the next group was purchased in January 2021, and the remainder were purchased in 2022. There were 198 SCBAs replaced through the program in an effort to help improve safety for the firefighters in the county. (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Press Release)
3. The 2022 Woodstock Scarecrow Invasion is open for registration on September 1 at 10 a.m. at the Visitor's Center on Main Street. You must register and pick your spot in person. Due to the potential lines, the Visitor's Center has advised that people arrive early. Proceeds from the Scarecrow Invasion will be used to help improve the downtown area. Check out the event page for contest rules and maps. (Visit Woodstock)
4. Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services is hiring for full- and part-time positions. The entry-level recruit class begins in early spring of 2023, but certified firefighters, EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics can potentially enter the department's fast-track lateral program. Head over to the website for details on job openings and view the department's mission. (Cherokee County Fire & Emergency)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• The Young Professionals of Woodstock (YPOW) meets at Copper Coin downtown today for the YPOW AM networking event. (7:30 a.m.)
• "Lap-Sit Storytime" at the Hickory Flat Library is for ages 1 to 3, children must be accompanied by an adult. (10:30 a.m.)
• "Disney Night" at Hot Wheels Skate Center. (5 p.m.)
• "Dungeons & Dragons" at the Woodstock Library. No experience is required, for ages 13 and up. Please register online. (6 p.m.)
• "INSeason Committee Meeting" at Chattahoochee Tech on Innovation Way (6 p.m.)
• Zach Alexander, live on the Rootstock ROOFTOP (6 p.m.)
• Cherokee County School District School Board Meeting (6 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Layne Denton (noon)
  • Mother Legacy (5:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • "Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience" (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Take a look at three open houses in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Deer Run - Woodstock: "My amazing and small dog rescue is seeking foster families for our adoptable doggies. www.twotailzrescue.org" (Nextdoor)
• Here are some upcoming events to help you plan out your weekend:
• Downtown Woodstock:
  • Saturday: "Storytime Live with Mirabel!" will take place at the Gazebo in the Park at City Center. Bring the kids down to enjoy a story and pose for pictures with Mirabel. (11 a.m.)
• Woodstock Arts:
  • Friday: "Art on the Spot" at the Reeves House welcomes Liz Groover Williams, Lee Jordan and Siobhan Brumbelow as they create art live to be raffled off at the end of the evening. (6 p.m.)
  • Friday: "Cry it Out" opens Friday. Suitable for ages 13 and up, there are showtimes this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You can purchase tickets online. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: At the Reeves House, "Creative Corner: Portrait Hacks" is a craft for teens and adults. Please see the website for event information and to register online. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Saturday: "Back to School Wine Tasting" at the Reeves House. Learn about the wines and how to pair them with the art on display. The exhibit "Home Grown: Artists from the Peach State" is closing the next day, so head over and catch it before it's gone. Please register online. (4 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Library System:
  • Friday: "Great Georgia Pollinator Census" at Woodstock Library. A great opportunity to take part in the project created by the University of Georgia, it only takes 15 minutes. Pick up a counting sheet any time Friday or Saturday and head over to the new butterfly garden. (all day)
  • Friday: Blood Drive at R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton. (11 a.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Friday: "Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience" (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Saturday: "Mock of Ages - The Ultimate Def Leppard Tribute" (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder
  • Saturday: "Baked Chicken Milanese with Chef Alan" demonstration class. Tickets are available online. (6:30 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile:
  • Friday: "Wicks and Sips with Woodstock Candle Co." enjoy snacks, beverages, music and candle making. Reservations must be made before Friday. (7 p.m.)
• Rootstock:
  • Friday: Drew Thams, live in The Listening Room (7:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Sean Lindsay, live in The Listening Room (7:30 p.m.)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nina Lightcap

About me: Nina Lightcap is a writer and editor with a passion for crafting and polishing business and creative content. When not weaving word, she can probably be found cooling off in a pool somewhere or enjoying downtown Woodstock with her family.

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