🌱 Local Climbs To Lead In World Games + MUST Partner Gives Furniture

Hello and good morning, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I'm here with the weekend edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily to help catch you up on local news and upcoming events. There are a lot of great happenings around town this weekend...

First, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 94 Low: 73.
• Sunday: Partly sunny. High: 91 Low: 74.

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

1. Georgia native Emma Hunt competed in the World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, earlier this month finishing in first place overall in speed climbing. Earlier this year, Emma placed second in both the Seoul and Salt Lake City events in May. Emma found her love of climbing here in Woodstock at the age of five. Aiming for the 2024 Olympic Games, she is spending her time training and attending Kennesaw State University. (TeamUSA.org)
2. MUST Ministries has partnered with Ashley Furniture to provide furniture and home accessories for homeless families moving into new housing programs in Paulding and Cherokee counties. The donated furnishings will be used in homes being offered as part of MUST Ministries' Permanent Supportive Housing Program. (PR Newswire)
3. Morgan Hill, of Hill & Hill Financial, has laid out very important points in the practice of financial management for the aging population. Cognitive impairment, Hill advises, can bring about the sometimes uncomfortable but necessary task of cementing financial plans as soon as possible. Among his points are the need for a power of attorney to be put in place, creating plans for medical care and having letters drawn out to clearly state your wishes. (Investor's Business Daily)
4. Woodstock is growing, population is up and there are more and more bicyclists on the road. While enjoying everything our area has to offer, it is extremely important for drivers and cyclists to know the laws and good practices to keep us all safe. Some laws to keep in mind are the use of safety equipment and lights while riding, reflector requirements and observing all traffic laws. Lets all do our part to keep our citizens safe. (Around Canton Magazine)

This weekend in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Saturday, July 23

• The Farm Fresh Market is downtown today and every Saturday until December 31 (8:30 a.m.)
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter on Univeter Road is holding an adoption event today. Please click the link to see event details. (10 a.m.)
• The last day of the Friends of the Cherokee County Public Libraries book sale today at Hickory Flat Public Library (10 a.m.)
• Krav Maga Self Defense Seminar with Shachar Izraeli 2022 (11 a.m.)
• The Pie Bar on Main Street is celebrating Christmas in July, today through Monday (11 a.m.)
• "James and the Giant Peach" at Woodstock Arts (2:30 p.m.)
• The Factory Church on Elm Street is holding a "Back to School Bash" on the Green. The event will have free food, free school supplies, music and more. (3 p.m.)
• Artisan Wine Tasting at The Gifted Ferret (5 p.m.)
• DJ Ready on the Pure Taqueria rooftop downtown (7 p.m.)
• "The Lasting Laugh!" is at Woodstock Arts tonight. The show is for ages 12 and up and will feature Jessica It's All Good. (7:30 p.m.)
• On the MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Tabby Kirby (11 a.m.)
  • Al Urezzio (2 p.m.)
  • Eduardo (5 p.m.)
  • Tyler Carson and Country (8 p.m.)
• At MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Kid Kentucky - A Kid Rock Tribute Band (10 p.m.)
  • Rock Force - A Tribute to the Iconic Rock of the 90s and 00s (7 p.m.)

Sunday, July 24

• Kid Biz Expo will be on the Green (1 p.m.)
• "James and the Giant Peach" at Woodstock Arts (2:30 p.m.)
• Breathwork class at Ember Hot Yoga on Chambers Street (8 p.m.)
• On the MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Stratton James (11 a.m.)
  • Anna Shinholster (3 p.m.)
  • Korby Bohannon (6 p.m.)
• At MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Lace Larrabee (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Eagle Watch: "Huge shout out to Mack who stopped on Towne Lake Parkway to assist my daughter and I after her car broke down in the middle of the road. Some very unhappy motorists had to actually slow down to avoid our cars. Mack stopped to help." (Nextdoor)
• The Outlet Shoppes in Woodstock are holding a "Back To School Bash" this weekend. From 1 to 5 p.m. on both days, the free event will feature a DJ, prize wheel, crafting, a balloon artist, live music and more. (Atlanta on the Cheap)
• Get ready for the 2022 National Night Out on August 2 at 6 p.m. on the Green downtown. The event will feature K-9 demonstrations, free food, bounce houses, activities for children and more. Come meet members of our public safety community! (City of Woodstock via Facebook)

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That's it for now, you're all caught up for this weekend. I'll see you around!

— 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 and thought, she can often be found cooling off in a pool somewhere or enjoying downtown Woodstock with her family.

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