🌱 Hydrant Maintenance Underway + Where To Donate Your Old Sports Gear

Hello, neighbors! It's Wednesday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community, including news about...

• County-wide fire hydrant maintenance has started.
• Yoga will be on stage at the amphitheater in May.
• Donate your used sports equipment for a good cause.

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

1. Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) has started their annual fire hydrant inspections and maintenance around the county. As the work is done, sediment in the water may cause discoloration. If it does happen, it should be brief and does not pose a risk to us. If you do notice discoloration, run your cold water for a bit. If this doesn't fix it within 10 minutes, please reach out to your water provider for further help. Work will also include the upkeep or creation of a three-foot clearance area around fire hydrants to ensure they are accessible and visible year round. If you have any questions about the ongoing inspections and maintenance, please contact the County Fire Marshal at 678-493-6290. (CCFES via Facebook)
2. There's a new offering out of Woodstock Parks and Recreation for the month of May. Big Stage Yoga is an evening class for all levels, meeting every Tuesday and Thursday, starting on May 2. Participants must be 16 or older, but those younger can attend with an adult present. The class will be held on the stage at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, and you sign up for the whole month at once for a nice price. If you'd like to sign up, you can do so here. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
3. The YMCA of Cherokee County is collecting gently used sports equipment for families to use during the free Healthy Kids Day event on April 29. If you have equipment to donate, they are accepting all kinds, including football, soccer, baseball, running and tennis equipment, sports shoes and balls. The donation window is open until April 27, you can bring items over to the lobby of the Y, at 151 Waleska Street in Canton. If you have any questions, please reach out to Rommel Ritarita by email at rommelr@ymcaatlanta.org. (YMCA of Cherokee County)
4. Susan Treadaway, the Acting District Attorney in Cherokee County, will be officially taking over the role of district attorney for the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit. Taking over for Shannon Wallace, Treadaway was named the Acting District Attorney in January after previously holding the role of chief assistant district attorney in Cherokee, and in Cobb County prior to that. The swearing-in ceremony will be sometime in the future, the county will release details as they come. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
5. If you love a good murder mystery, on April 19, The Blue Ghost Arcade is holding a murder mystery night. Murder Mystery on the Dance Floor will bring you back to the disco days as you try to figure out who the bad guy is. Make sure to dress in your best disco threads, there will be awards handed out for the best dressed and the best actor. The event is for those 18 and up and will start at 8 p.m. at the arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. Get your tickets before they're gone! (The Blue Ghost Arcade via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• BridgeMill Farmers Market: the market is open to all and will take place every Wednesday until November. The neighborhood is located at 1190 BridgeMill Avenue in Canton. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Family Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The kids will have fun with stories, songs, dancing and crafts at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, and the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Seeds - with a Master Gardener: learn about seeds' dormancy, storage and germination at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (11 a.m. - noon)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (noon - 8 p.m.)
• Afternoon Storytime: head over to the R.T. Jones Memorial Library for an afternoon storytime for all ages. Read stories, play games and make crafts. Please note, the storytime will be the same one as yesterday's. Children must be accompanied by an adult, the library is located at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (3 - 4 p.m.)
• Ladies Night, Live Music: enjoy live music every Wednesday, The Radio Show starts playing at 7:30 p.m. at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (5 p.m. - 1 a.m.)
• Team Trivia: every Wednesday at Sidelines Grille - Woodstock, 300 Village Center Drive. (7 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Wednesday at Sidelines Grille - Hickory Flat, 6199 Hickory Flat Highway in Canton. (7 p.m.)
• Spring Wine Glass Painting Class: paint a spring flower wine glass, all materials will be provided. The Madison O'Brien class will be held at the Tavern at Towne Lake, 1003 Towne Lake Hills East. (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: prizes for first, second and third place teams every Wednesday at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Introduction to Black Garlic Dinner with Chef Oakley: demonstration class, the menu will include Asian slaw salad with black garlic vinaigrette, black garlic soy fank steak wrapped asparagus bundles, black garlic potatoes and more at Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Fight Club Wednesdays: the top three winners in tonight's Tekken 7 tournament will go home with prizes at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - most events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Walking Club - every Monday and Wednesday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Fit Over 50 - stretch and exercise with chair yoga, balance, bands, weights and core strength work every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Top Artists Extended Sets (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Divided by 5 - Funk, Soul, Jazz, Rock and Blues (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking for something fun to do this weekend? The Cherokee Aquatic Center is holding a Sunday Funday from noon - 4 p.m. Bring the family over to the indoor recreational pool, they'll have inflatable games and pool toys. Please don't bring any toys of your own. The Aquatic Center is located at 1200 WellStar Way in Canton, and there is a daily admission fee. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• Woodstock Arts has some really fun events coming up this week, I mentioned the Lantern Series and auditions for two plays in Tuesday's newsletter, but there are a few more I'd like to mention - these all require registration in advance.
  • Friday: Woodstock Arts Improv Troupe, WIT! - at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Creative Corner, Neurographic Art - check out the "Through the Looking Glass: Art + Science" exhibit at the Gallery, then create your own art at the Visual Arts Center. The event will be held at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves Street. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Saturday: The Lasting Laugh - hosted by Jessica It's All Good, enjoy good, clean comedy at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks is offering a Pickleball for Beginners class, in session from April 19 - May 24. The class will cover the basics of the low-impact sport, and it's a great opportunity to get out and about, socializing with our county neighbors. The schedule for the series is set for every Wednesday, 8 - 9 a.m. at The Buzz, located at 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. Registration closes on April 18 at 8 p.m. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Another great offering out of the department, Cherokee Recreation & Parks is holding a Coding and Game Development for Kids class at the Freehome Fire Station Community Room, located at 9253 Freehome Highway in Canton. There are three camp levels to choose from, Foundations, Basics of Project Programming and Advanced Game Design and Development, and by the end of the week, they will be able to design, implement and publish their own game. The camp will take place in early June, and registration for the first level ends on May 31 at 8 p.m. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "Hey did you know? It is #AnimalControlAppreciationWeek We want to give a big shout out to our Cherokee County ACO's!! THANK YOU - for ALL that you do to help the animals of our community ❤️🐾❤️ @cherokeega_marshal" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Special pop up shop event at Dress Up this Saturday, April 15th, 11am-3pm. See the image for all the event details. @dressupwoodstock" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Communications Specialist Fiona Bowen, Georgia 811: "APRIL IS SAFE DIGGING MONTH. We just want to remind you to Contact 811 Before you Dig! It's easy and a FREE service. The utility companies in your area will be notified and send out representatives with paint and flags to mark the area requested..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Woods at Colony Crossing: "My kitty got out. Please call 470-702-7848 if you see her. She is a calico. Never goes outside so know she is scared. Thank you." (Nextdoor)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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