🌱 Local Man Missing For A Week + The Summer Concert Series Begins

Hello again, friends! It's Monday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• Can you help locate a man missing from the area?
• The Woodstock Summer Concert Series starts this week.
• Learn how to change a tire and more in SKILLS - Automotive.

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

1. The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is asking us to keep an eye out for a missing man. Riley Shaw, 26, was last seen on May 1 at his home near West Oaks Drive and Hames Road. His vehicle was last seen on May 4 at 8:49 a.m. on Highway 92, going towards Acworth. The vehicle, a 2014 Volkswagen Passat, and a picture of Shaw can be seen at the link. The missing man is described as white, 6-foot-3 inches tall and 190 pounds. If you have any information on this case, please contact the sheriff at 770-928-0239 or 911. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. Spring is in full swing, and Cherokee County is bursting at the seams with music, fairs and festivals! We've got the Brown Bag Concert Series, Unwind Wednesdays and this week, the Woodstock Summer Concert Series kicks off with Craig Morgan and Leah Belle Faser playing live at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater. If you're new to the area, the seating for this free concert series is a bit unique. Please see the link for detailed information, but you may set place your lawn, beach or bag chairs on the grass as early as 6 a.m. on the day before the concert to save your spot, but you can't bring blankets, tarps, plastic, towels or anything that anchors in the ground. Get there early and stake your claim, the next show will be on June 10 with Rick Springfield and Rosey. (Woodstock Concert Series)
3. The next in the SKILLS series from Woodstock Parks and Recreation is coming up on June 8. These classes are amazing and span a whole range of topics. This next one is "SKILLS - Automotive" and it will teach ways to get out of automotive jams like jump starting a dead battery, changing the tires, checking tire pressure and more. The class is for everyone, and for all skill levels, you can sign up here. The class will be held at the William G. Long Senior Center, located at 223 Arnold Mill Road. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Baby Lap-Sit Storytime: For babies 18 months and younger, songs, rhymes, books and playtime. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the story time at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Homeschool Meet Up: For homeschool kids of all ages, learn and interact with other homeschool families in the area. Enjoy a story time, group meeting and age-appropriate breakout sessions at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (10:30 a.m. - noon & 2 - 3:30 p.m.)
• Farm Bureau Storytime - I Love Strawberries: For children of all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn about strawberries during the special story time at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (11 a.m. - noon)
• freeCodeCamp: Learn to code for free at the in-person, hybrid and remote study group every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (noon - 1 p.m.)
• Adult Eclectic Book Club: Meet to discuss "News of the World" by Paulette Jiles at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Hot Vinyasa: All levels are welcome, though some prior experience is helpful to the class held at Ember Hot Yoga, 330 Chambers St. (6:30 - 7:45 p.m.)
• Trivia Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: Flex your thinker with some trivia every Monday at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main St. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• "The Hunger Games" Trivia: Play alone or with a team, the winners will go home with prizes. The fun is at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. "May the odds ever be in your favor." (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Spring Art on The Green is coming back to The Green downtown this weekend. The outdoor arts and crafts fair is perfectly timed for a great Mother's Day outing with your favorite mom. The two-day event will feature food, live music and shopping with treasures on display like paintings, photography, jewelry and more. Enjoy the day and support your local artists, The Green is located at 111 Elm St. The market is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. (Visit Woodstock)
• The Outlet Shoppes are holding a Mother's Day Weekend Celebration on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. There will be live music with Ashley Carson and giveaways to enjoy. The Outlet Shoppes are located at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway. (Visit Woodstock)
• Who doesn't love a good skate night? This Saturday is Adult Skate Night at Hot Wheels Skate Center, lace up those skates and show off your best moves from 9 p.m. - midnight. The skate center is located at 228 Farm Ridge Drive NE. (Hot Wheels Skate Center via Facebook)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance, be sure to check the venues' official calendars for their full schedules.

• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St.
  • Tuesday: Undiscovered Artist Showcase - A Monthly Spotlight on 6-8 Rising Musicians (7:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday: Garrett Collins and Hughes Taylor - Blues/Rock (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: The Steven Brooks Band - Funk, Rock n' Roll & Hady Vibes Local Band (7:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Resist & Bite - Heavy Metal (featuring Tommy Skeoch - formerly of Tesla) (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: Back N Black - AC/DC Tribute (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: The Dirty Doors - A Tribute to The Doors (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Carpool - #1 Cars Tribute Band (10 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Laugh-Lines & Stretch-Marks - Comedy for Women, Moms and Couples! (2 p.m.)
• The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway
  • Tuesday: RPG Night — new players are welcome. Please make a reservation on the arcade's Meetup page to ensure your spot. Mason and Noah will lead the evening, and the admission fee includes unlimited gaming until midnight. (8 - 11 p.m.)
  • Wednesday: Darkridge Reunion, A Murder Mystery Escape Room Game - You're back in high school and it's your job to figure out who the murderer in the group is. The evening is for those 18 and up. (8 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main St.
  • Thursday: Dinner with Executive Chef Daniel - Demonstration Class (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Wednesday: Toddler Sensory Hour - For children 4 and under. You can register here for the play group at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (11 a.m. - noon)
  • Wednesday: Reading Dog - For children 6 and up. Sign up here for a 15-minute spot for your child to read to Zoey the Reading Dog at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Adult Paint Along - For ages 16 and up. Paint a nice, spring scene, guided by video. You can register here for the painting session at the Rose Creek Library. (10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Mommy & Me Art Night - For ages 6 and up. Bring your mom over to the Woodstock Library for a painting session. You can register here for the event; the library is located at 7735 Main Stre. (5 - 6:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Patron Art Gallery - Enjoy the exhibit featuring library patron artists at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. If you'd like your art to be shown, please submit your application here. (3 - 5:30 p.m.)
• IN WDSTK - Open to non-members
  • Thursday: YPOW AM — join the Young Professionals of Woodstock every Thursday morning for coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
• Tuesday and Thursday: +55 Trail Walkers - for those 55 and up that can walk a minimum of one mile on a paved trail. Head out to socialize and get some exercise every Tuesday and Thursday, the walking will alternate between the Noonday Creek, Rubes Creek, Towne Lake Pass and Trestle Rock trails. (9 - 10 a.m.)
• Tuesday and Thursday: Big Stage Yoga - for ages 16 and up and all skill levels, though children under 16 may attend with a consenting adult. The class led by Amy Kenny will meet on the Amphitheater stage downtown every Tuesday and Thursday in May. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks
  • Monday and Tuesday: Community Yoga: The free class is open to all fitness levels and takes place every Monday morning and Tuesday evening. Please bring your own mat. You can sign up at the link for the class at The WREC, 7545 Main St., Building 200. (Various Times)
  • Friday: Parent's Night Out - Bring the kids over to the Cherokee Aquatic Center, at 1200 WellStar Way in Canton, and they'll have a great time swimming, eating, making crafts, playing games and watching a movie. You can read more about the event and register here. (5:15 - 10 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - Most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Monday: Walking Club, Beginner Bridge Instruction, Line Dancing, Adult Coloring Club, Nimble Fingers Sewing Club
  • Tuesday: Woodcarving Club, Painters' Club, Book Lover's Club
  • Wednesday: Walking Club, Fit Over 50
  • Thursday: Line Dancing, Adult Coloring Club, Nimble Fingers Sewing Club, Duplicate Bridge
  • Friday: Fit Over 50, Garden Club
• Other
  • Wednesday: May Flower Arranging Class - Learn about flower arranging and create a spring flower arrangement with Madison O'Brien Art at Tavern at Towne Lake, 1003 Towne Lake Hills East. (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: Friday Flow Yoga - Join instructor Melanie Pineda for an outdoor class at Trefoil Gardens, walk-ins are welcome. Proceeds go to food access initiatives in the community. The class will meet on the deck at the Kingsridge CoOp Meeting Space, 120 Bascomb Drive. (12:30 p.m.)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— Nina Lightcap

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