🌱 Market Day Downtown + Paper Towels Needed + Art On The Green Today

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town, including updates on...

• Farm Fresh Market is downtown today.
• The CCFES Honor Guard traveled to Maryland.
• Can you donate paper towels to area seniors in need?

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A thunderstorm around in the evening. High: 86 Low: 64.
• Sunday: Warm; a stray evening thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 66.

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

1. There's a lot going on in town this weekend, and it all starts with a stroll through Farm Fresh Market this morning. You can find the market on Market Street, behind Reformation Brewery, every Saturday until Dec. 30. There are many vendors that work together in doubling EBT benefits for SNAP participants, and there is always super fresh produce, delicious raw foods, meats, treats and so much more. The market opens at 8:30 a.m. and closes at noon, just in time to catch some of the Mother's Day happenings downtown. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
2. The Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) Honor Guard sent five of their own to the National Fire Academy in Maryland last week for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. The ceremony this year recognized 144 firefighters that died in the line of duty and saw thousands of attendees. Representing CCFES at the event were Battalion Chief Ricky Collett, Battalion Chief Cheri Collett, Lt. Angela Rice, Fire Apparatus Operator Stuart Fleming and Sgt. Chris Brauda. You can read more about the weekend at the official site here. (CCFES News)
3. Cherokee County Senior Services is holding a paper towel drive until May 31 to help seniors in need right here in Cherokee County. The center is asking for donations of unused paper towels in the original packaging, you can bring it over during normal business hours. The Senior Center is located at 1001 Univeter Road in Canton, and their hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Cherokee County via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Today

• Farm Fresh Market. Head downtown to Market Street for a great place to find locally grown and created products. (8:30 a.m. - noon)
• Art on The Green: Perfectly timed for a great Mother's Day outing, 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. (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Yoga at the Library: For ages 17 and up, perfect for beginners. Certified yoga instructor Jigna Patel will lead the yoga session. Please bring your own mat to the free class at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. in Woodstock. (11 a.m. - noon)
• Maker Bar: Drop by anytime during the event to create a free project in 30 minutes or less. The Pop Up Poppy will be at the event with fresh cut flowers for purchase. Made Mercantile is located at 8636 Main St. (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
• LEGO Lab: 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.)
• Woodstock Summer Concert Series - Craig Morgan & Leah Belle Faser: The free concert will be held at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, please see the link for parking and shuttle information. (7:30 p.m.)
• Board Game Night: A great event for groups, have a fun evening playing board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Foster Greene (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Tyler Carson (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • WILKES (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Mother Legacy (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • The Dirty Doors - A Tribute to The Doors (7 p.m.)
  • Carpool - #1 Cars Tribute Band (10 p.m.)

Tomorrow

• Art on The Green: Perfectly timed for a great Mother's Day outing, 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. (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Cupcakes & Cocktail Flights: Enjoy mini banana pudding, French quarter, champagne and mojito cupcakes paired with a cocktail flight at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (1 p.m.)
• Singer Songwriter Night: every Sunday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Hwy. 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.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Jeannie Caryn (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Mary Kate Brennan (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Mother Legacy (5 - 8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  
  • Laugh-Lines & Stretch-Marks - Comedy for Women, Moms and Couples! (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Reminder: The blood drive in memory of Nathan Moon is today at River Ridge High School. You must be at least 17 and weigh at least 110 pounds to donate. The school's address is 400 Arnold Mill Road, and the drive will be going on from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. You can make an appointment online here, by phone at 800-962-0628 or by texting BAGIVE to 999777. Walk-ins will be accepted as well, and donors will receive a T-shirt and enjoy some Chick-fil-A. (All On Georgia)
• Adult Skate Night is tonight at Hot Wheels Skate Center, and you can 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)
• Bring your mom to PURE Taqueria this weekend for a delicious meal. If you bring your favorite mom to the restaurant on Sunday, her main entrée will be free. PURE is located at 405 Chambers St. (PURE Taqueria)
• Reformation Brewery is holding Mother's Day events all weekend, and the mom in your life will love you more if you bring her. That's not true, she loves you no matter what, but she would love to stop by for Beers and Blooms with Hawk Hill Flowers on Saturday from 1-5 p.m. and the Pretty Little Linx Permanent Jewelry pop-up shop on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Maker's Mash is also on the calendar for Sunday, where you can purchase a gift for mom created by local artists and makers from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Reformation Brewery)
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding its regular Saturday adoption event today. The available animals can be seen online here. Adoption hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and the shelter is located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks is holding a Public Input Meeting on Thursday, May 18, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to collect feedback for the upcoming Hickory Flat area park. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting at the Hickory Flat Gym, the address is 4835 Hickory Road in Canton. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Nina Lightcap

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