🌱 June Golf Tourney + School District News + Weekend Events In Town

Good morning, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll find news about these stories and more...

• There’s a June golf tournament opportunity for you.
• There's still time to catch the exhibit at the Reeves House.
• Here’s news from the Cherokee County School District.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Not as warm. High: 71 Low: 45.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and nice. High: 67 Low: 45.

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

1. The Cherokee Family Violence Center is holding a Sunday Funday TopGolf Tournament on June 4, raising funds to help the center provide housing, shelter, education, financial planning and support services for women and families impacted by domestic violence. There will be a silent auction, raffle prizes, guests of honor, drinks, dinner, music and dancing and, of course, golf. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, you can grab your tickets at the link. If you'd prefer to make a donation online, you can do so here. The event will be held at TopGolf, 10900 Westside Parkway in Alpharetta. (Cherokee Family Violence Center)
2. Be sure to check out the "Through the Looking Glass: Art + Science" exhibit at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center before it's gone. The exhibit explores art and science as they intertwine through the lens of microscopes and telescopes. The beautiful art in the exhibit includes 3D printed sculptures of viruses, images from the Hubble Telescope and more. If you'd like to bring your children to the exhibit, the gallery has parent and guides for both younger and older children that include facts, discussion ideas, an at-home DIY project, a suggested reading list and more. The exhibit runs until April 30 at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, at 734 Reeves Street. (Woodstock Arts)
3. There's some movement going on in the Cherokee County School District, with quite a few retirements, promotions and assignments announced this week. The executive director of administrative leadership for elementary schools, Kerry Martin, is retiring after a 33-year career in education. Moving into the role is Cherokee High School principal Rodney Larrotta, who previously served as principal at Hasty Elementary and a teacher and coach at Woodstock High. To fill Larrotta's vacant position, Andy Hall will be the principal at Cherokee High School in the upcoming school year. Hall most recently served as principal of the ACTIVE Academies campus in Canton, which houses ACE Academy, Cherokee College & Career Academy, i-Grad Virtual Academy and Transition Academy. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
4. School Board Member Robert Rechsteiner and the derogatory comments he allegedly made during a wrestling convention in Los Angeles have come back to the forefront. It's almost been a month with no word from the Cherokee County School District, Rechsteiner or the board, but at Thursday's meeting, parents wanted to know the board's plan and response to the matter. Rechsteiner is accused calling Gisele Shaw, a trans pro wrestler, a "man," "piece of trash," "filth" and making other hateful comments. Parents at the board meeting had several sound ideas about what should happen, one suggesting a hearing to determine if Rechsteiner should be found in violation of the board's code of ethics. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
5. The Kid Biz Expo is coming to Canton Sunday. The event will run from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and will feature 60 child vendors ready to show you their products. Empowered Youth Entrepreneurs, LLC, created the Kid Biz Expo to give children a path towards success. Through the 501(c)(3) organization, children participate in workshops that include inventory, budgeting, marketing and sales. If you can't make it to this weekend's event at The Mill on Etowah, you'll have another chance when it comes to Woodstock in July. I'll keep you posted. The Mill is located at 225 Reformation Parkway in Canton. (Kid Biz Expo via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Today

• Neighborhood Garage Sale: the Sanctuary subdivision is holding garage sales throughout the neighborhood today and tomorrow. There is a list of participating addresses at the link, the subdivision is located just north of the Arnold Mill/North Arnold Mill intersection. (8 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• City Wide Yard Sale: Woodstock has all the yard sales you could want this weekend! Plan your day of shopping, all participants are on the interactive map at the link, there is also a list here that you can print out if you'd like. (All Day)
• Farm. Fresh. Market. - head downtown to Market Street for the best place around to find locally grown and created products. Today, there'll be a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. marking opening day, live music from Spencer Scott Smith in the backyard at Reformation Brewery and commemorative tote bags for the first 250 customers. Keep an eye out for special happenings throughout the season celebrating the market's 15th year. (8:30 a.m. - noon)
• Basketball Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Greenstock Day & Recycle Event: bring your unwanted items over to the Woodstock Elementary School parking lot at 230 Rope Mill Road. Items accepted for free include residential documents, batteries, bagged cabling, CD's, cell phones, computers and more. Items accepted with a charge include projection TVs for $40, LCD monitors for $5, CRT monitors for $10 and all other televisions for $25. This is a cash-only event and a receipt will be given upon request. Please see the link for a full list of accepted items and important event information. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• American Red Cross Community Blood Drive: you can make an appointment at the link for the blood drive at the Woodstock Christian Church, 7700 Highway 92. (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• Rock Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
• Woodstock PD Hiring Event: Whether you're a civilian thinking about a career shift or a seasoned and certified officer, the Woodstock PD has a place for you. Drop in anytime, you can learn about the Woodstock PD, take a tour of the police department, ride along with an officer, fill out your application and even have your interview. The department is housed inside City Hall at 12453 Highway 92. You can see the list of items to bring with you, submit your RSVP and even apply for a position at the link. (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
• Eid al-Fitr Celebration: for all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Celebrate the end of Ramadan and learn about the holiday of Eid al-Fitr with a special storytime and craft at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Samantha Jayne Allen in-person event: You can order a signed copy of the author's book "Hard Rain" online here. The meet and greet will be held at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138. (1 p.m.)
• Basketball Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Artisan Wine Tasting Chill Out Party: enjoy an evening of wine tasting, there are options to add items like gourmet charcuterie boards, grand chocolate truffles, cakes or sundaes at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (5 - 7 p.m.)
• DJ Worldclass: head up to the rooftop for music, drinks and a great view at PURE Taqueria, 405 Chambers Street. (7 - 11 p.m.)
• Board Game Night: for all ages, choose from over 100 board games to play. A great event for groups and families at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Adam McCorkle: the artist will be playing at Donovan's Irish Cobbler tonight, 1025 Rose Creek Drive. (9 p.m. - 1 a.m.)
• Tragic Souls: the band will be performing tonight at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (9:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Levi Ransom (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Ben Kimbrell (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Clay Duke (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Dark Star Brothers (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Shyanne - A Tribute to 80's Arena Rock (7 p.m.)
  • Mock of Ages - The Ultimate Def Leppard Experience (10 p.m.)

Tomorrow

• City Wide Yard Sale: Woodstock has all the yard sales you could want this weekend! Plan your day of shopping, all participants are on the interactive map at the link, there is also a list here that you can print out if you'd like. (All Day)
• Basketball Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (noon - 3 p.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (noon - 3 p.m.)
• Rock Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (1 - 3 p.m.)
• Rachel Macy Stafford in-person event: You can order signed copies of the author's books "Soul Shift," "Hands Free Mama" and "Only Love Today" online here. The meet and greet will be held at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138. (2 p.m.)
• Stephanie Berlanga: the artist will be playing live at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (2 - 5 p.m.)
• The Legend of Georgia McBride: recommended for those 16 and older, catch the performance at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (2:30 p.m.)
• Healthy Kids Running Series: for children in Pre-K through 8th grade to help promote an active and healthy lifestyle. You can sign up for the series still, the last race is on May 21. You can register your child or make a donation to help support the cause here. The races are run at Dupree Park, 513 Neese Road. (4 p.m.)
• Dylan Walden: head up to the rooftop for live music, weather permitting, at PURE Taqueria, 405 Chambers Street. (5 - 9 p.m.)
• Singer Songwriter Night: every Sunday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. If you're interested in playing or hosting, please reach out to the restaurant via email at gustonssingersongwriter@gmail.com (6 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Sunday at Sidelines Grille - Woodstock, 300 Village Center Drive. (6 p.m.)
• Jenn Cornell: the cellist is performing live in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Al Urezzio (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Wild Irish Rose (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Greg & Spenser (5 - 8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • School of Rock, East Cobb (12:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding its regular adoption event today. The available animals can be seen online here. Head over to the shelter when you can, a QR code posted on the front door will become active at a randomly selected time between 5:30 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday. 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 the spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative, microchipping and more. The shelter is located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Cherokee County Senior Services could use some book donations for their delivery program, A Side of Books. If you do have some spare books, especially large-print and Agatha Christie, you can drop them off at Senior Services, located at 1001 Univeter Road in Canton. Donations can be made Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you can't make it in during the week, after-hours donations can be left on the picnic table behind the building. If you'd like more information, please email jnmceuen@cherokeega.com. (Cherokee County via Facebook)
• Reminder: Cherokee County Senior Services and the Atlanta Regional Commission are holding a free Caregiver Support Group on Monday. The meeting will feature guests from the Atlanta Regional Commission, and they'll be sharing resources like free classes and workshops. The meeting is open to all seniors and anyone that cares for a senior, and there is a 5:30 p.m. start time for the event at Woodstock Recreation and Parks, located at 7545 Main Street, Building 200. Please RSVP by calling 770-345-5320 or 770-345-3297. (Cherokee County Senior Services via Facebook)

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