🌱 Internship Opportunity + PSA From Etowah Group + Weekend Look Ahead

Hello, everybody! It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening around town, including updates on...

• There's an internship opportunity with the county.
• A local family is raising funds after a sudden loss.
• Etowah HS group won first place in a state competition.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 61 Low: 47.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; cooler. High: 52 Low: 44.

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

1. If you're a college student looking for an internship this summer, the Cherokee County Community Development Agency may have an opportunity for you. The part-time internship is a paid position, and the student will be helping to develop Cherokee County's Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. The perfect fit will be a graduate student pursuing a master's degree in public administration, planning, architecture or public policy and will have an interest in working with the local government. The intern will work up to 29 hours a week from roughly June 1 to August 11. Please see further details at the link, including information on applying. (Cherokee County Communications Division)
2. A well loved and respected Woodstock resident, Mike Kinsey, sadly passed away last week, less than a month after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Kinsey was a spiritual man and he had been a Christian educator since 1983, most recently a Bible school teacher at Fellowship Christian School in Roswell. Everyone in the Kinseys’ circle was devastated by his passing, Fellowship Christian School canceled last Monday's classes to allow students and co-workers time to grieve. Mike Kinsey's wife Cecille is left to handle the bulk of bills, so to help, their son Trent started a GoFundMe to help raise money to pay for medical bills, the funeral cost and other needs. If you'd like to donate, you can do so here. They have raised just over half the goal to date. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
3. Student members of the Etowah High School's HOSA Future Health Professionals chapter won first place in the HOSA state competition this month. The team's win was for a public service announcement they created to highlight mental health awareness, which you can see here. They'll now head to the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Texas this summer to compete at the national level, and they will be recognized for their win by the Superintendent of Schools Dr. Brian V. Hightower in a future school board meeting. Congratulations team! (CCSD News)
4. Northside Cherokee has a very interesting and informative display this week at the hospital. To shed light on the need for colorectal cancer screening and in conjunction with National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the hospital is displaying a giant, walk-through colon showing various health conditions as you make your way through. It is suggested that anyone over the age of 45 should be screening for cancer regularly as part of their health routine. You can read more about the hospital's colorectal cancer program here. Be sure to talk to your primary care physician about any concerns and get your screening scheduled! (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
5. The deadline to apply for a Community Impact Grant from the Service League of Cherokee County is next week. The Service League will be awarding $30,000 in total to other local organizations that "work to remove barriers and enable children to grow, learn, and prosper..." If your idea or project is something you believe will help our local children, you can reach out via the Service League's website here. The deadline for applications is March 17 and the winners will be notified by March 28. (Service League of Cherokee County via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Today

• 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.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Essential Gardening, No-Till Gardening: learn several no-till gardening methods like compost mulching and cardboard gardening and go home with seeds for your own garden. The talk is open to all and will be held at the William G. Long Senior Center Expansion, 223 Arnold Mill Road. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Saturday Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The little ones will have fun with stories, games, crafts and lots of fun at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Yoga at the Library: for ages 17 and up, perfect for beginners. Certified yoga instructor Jigna Patel will lead. Please bring your own mat to the free class at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (11 a.m. - noon)
• Hand Paint Your Own Earrings with Broken Ankles: for all ages, paint, bake and seal your own earrings. Snacks, drinks and all supplies will be provided for the crafting session at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street. (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Michael Pietrack In-person Event: order a hand-signed copy of the author's book "Legacy" online here. The meet and greet itself is free and will be held at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Battle of the Brews - IPAs: take part in blind tasting, rank your favorites, hear from a local brewer and enjoy some great food at The Daily Draft, 8594 Main Street. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Paint and Chat Professional Art Classes: for all skill levels, all supplies will be provided for the painting class at Tranquility Fine Arts, 9194 Main Street. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Maker Bar: every second Saturday of the month, drop by to create a project in 30 minutes or less at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street. This month's event is Block Painting with Beau Paper Co. Block print a tote, t-shirt or something else purchased at the store or brought in from home. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• LEGO Lab - Aliens, Cryptids & Ghosts, Oh My!: for all ages and skill levels, create and build with LEGOs. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the fun today at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (3 - 4 p.m.)
• Zen Crawl, Singing Bowl Performance & Wine Tasting: with a performance by Yuli Arts from 4 - 5 p.m. at Star Stuff, 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 300, followed by an Artisan Wine Tasting next door at The Gifted Ferret in Unit 400. (4 - 7 p.m.)
• Hunter Blalock: the artist is playing live at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• "Company": catch a performance of the play tonight at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• Bill Sheffield Band De Jour: catch the music live in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Donny Hammonds: the artist will be playing live tonight at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (9:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Mason Parker (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Eduardo (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Half Ton (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Kobanova (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Texas Hill (Full Band) - Original Country, Soul & Americana (7 p.m.)
  • The Ultimate King of Pop Experience - Michael Jackson Tribute (10 p.m.)

Tomorrow

• Maker's Mash: check out and shop local artists and makers at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (noon - 3 p.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (noon - 3:30 p.m.)
• Wicks and Sips with Woodstock Candle Co: create a custom candle, decorate your own fire starter and enjoy some snacks, drinks and music. Registration must be completed one day prior to the event at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street. (2 - 3 p.m.)
• Paula Faris In-person Event: order a hand-signed copy of the author's book "You Don't Have To Carry It All" online here. The meet and greet itself is free and will be held at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Stephanie Berlanga: playing live at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (2 - 5 p.m.)
• "Company": catch a performance of the play today at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (2:30 p.m.)
• David Ferguson: the artist will be live on the rooftop at PURE Taqueria, 405 Chambers Street. (4 - 8 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Sunday at Sidelines Grille - Woodstock, 300 Village Center Drive. (6 p.m.)
• Bingo Night: admission includes unlimited gaming until closing at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (6 p.m.)
• WILKES Listening Room Session: the artist will be playing live at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Caleb Little: playing live tonight at Donovan's Irish Cobbler, 1025 Rose Creek Drive. (9 p.m. - 1 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Greg Henderson & Spenser (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Roger "Hurricane" Wilson (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • The Shetlands (5 - 8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding their weekly adoption event today and available animals are listed here. A QR code at the front door of the shelter will become active at a random time around 10 a.m., please scan the QR code to enter the "virtual line." The shelter adopts on a first come, first served basis and animals can't be put on hold. The adoption fee includes their spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative and microchipping. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Don't forget to "spring forward" on Sunday. Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend, and you'll now have one less hour in the day. Sleep well! (Fox News)
• The Woodstock Police Department is hiring! They have outstanding benefits, and there's a nice pay hike for those with prior police experience and those that are bilingual. You can see the full listing at the link and you can find more information and the application here. (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
• Are you getting your green clothes together? The Shamrock Pub Crawl is Saturday, March 18, and the participating restaurant list has been released! Check out the specials being offered, so much deliciousness. (Visit Woodstock)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— Nina Lightcap

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