🌱 Missing Woman And Car Found In Lake + Upcoming Local Events

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Including news on...

• A missing area woman has been found, sadly deceased.
• The Palmetto Moon chain is about to reach Canton.
• Local students move ahead in a state science competition.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.. High: 71 Low: 49.

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

1. In a heartbreaking update, Laura Ann Linden, a woman missing from Cherokee County, was found deceased. Linden had been missing since February 11, when she failed to arrive at a dinner party near her home on Lake Arrowhead. After receiving a call on Tuesday evening advising that a car may have entered the lake, responding officers found no visible vehicles. However, they did see evidence that led them to believe that the information received was accurate. A search of the lake revealed the missing vehicle with Linden inside. The case is active, but there is no indication of foul play. (WSB-Atlanta)
2. Palmetto Moon, a clothing and gift store chain based in Charleston, is set to open its 38th location in the Southeast. Already in the metro area, the Woodstock store has been at the Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta since 2018. It will be holding a grand opening at the new Canton location on March 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration will include many promotions and giveaways to include hourly grand prizes until 2 p.m., door prizes, live music by Alec Roeser and more. The Canton location is 1810 Cumming Highway, Suite 825. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. Four students from E.T. Booth Middle School will be competing at the upcoming Georgia Science and Engineering Fair at the University of Georgia in March. Aside from placing and advancing forward, the four students received awards and gift cards from sponsors Cobb EMC, Gas South and the Cherokee County Water and Sewerage Authority (CCWSA). The winning projects included a dive into "Infrared Water Purification" and a study on "How Different Types of Oils Affect Different Hair Types." Congratulations! (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• YPOW AM: open to non-members, 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.)
• Baby Lap-Sit Storytime: for babies 18 months and younger, songs, rhymes, books and playtime. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the storytime at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Stories Around the World Evening Storytime: for children of all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy stories, singing, dancing, fingerplays and crafts at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Drew Ashworth: the artist is playing live on the Rooftop at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Deborah Goodrich Royce In-person Event: You can order a hand-signed copy of the author's book "Reef Road" online here. The meet and greet itself is free and will be held at FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Third Thursdays with Kurt Wheeler: enjoy live music tonight at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (6:30 - 9 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: on-demand music bingo with Lights Up! Entertainment, every Thursday in February at The Daily Draft, 8594 Main Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: double-elimination tournament with prizes for the top three winners, the entry fee includes access to all arcade, pinball and board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: every Thursday, the top three teams win cash at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Nimble Fingers Sewing Club - for all skill levels, learn to knit, crochet or cross-stitch every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
  • Adult Coloring Club - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Hughes Taylor (5:30 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Morgan Myles from NBC's "The Voice" 2022 - Full Band Performance (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The unveiling of the community sculpture and closing reception for Corrina Sephora's Echoes of Ecology Prayers & Rituals exhibit will be held on February 26 at the Reeves House. Head down to see the unveiling of the sculpture created with metal donated by the Woodstock community and you'll also have a chance to view the exhibit before it closes. The event will run from 4 - 7 p.m. (Reeves House at Woodstock Arts via Facebook)
• Downtown Woodstock's Spring Sip + Shop is coming up on March 16, from 5 - 9 p.m. There will be special deals all over the area and light bites and beverages offered as you travel shop to shop. A tote bag and a directory of participating stops will be ready for you when you arrive at the Woodstock Visitors Center and you'll have a chance to register for raffle prizes at the same time. You can grab your tickets here. (Visit Woodstock via Facebook)
• Are you thinking of selling your home? Take some time to check out the competition and find your new home. Here are five open houses for you in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

Here are some events coming up that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance:

• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Friday: All My Rowdy Friends - Hank Williams Jr. Tribute (7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Bad Moon Riders - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Mad Margritt - The Ultimate 80's Arena Rock Show (10 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Bad Moon Riders - Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute (4 p.m.)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main Street
  • Sunday: Ben Kimbrell - playing live in The Listening Room (6 - 8:30 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  • Saturday: Annual Mardi Gras Ball & Cajun Cook Off (5 p.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  • Friday: Arbor Day Celebration - Tree Seedling Giveaway (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Cherokee Parks & Recreation
  • Friday: Parent's Night Out at the Cherokee Aquatic Center - drop the kids off for a bit, and while you are out and about, the kids will be enjoying a swim, dinner, crafts, games and a movie. You can read more about the event and register here. (5:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Murder on the Orient Express - catch the performance at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (Various Times)
  • Saturday: Creative Corner, It's Crystal Clear - for teens and adults, explore the use of crystals in the current exhibit by Corrina Sephora and create a watercolor painting of crystals afterwards at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves Street. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Saturday - Monday: Woodstock Arts Film Festival, Filming Period - The prompts that must be used in your film will be sent out at noon on Saturday. (noon)
  • Saturday: The Legend of Georgia McBride In-person Auditions - please click the link for important preparation requirements and more information. Video submissions will be accepted until February 20 at 8:30 p.m. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Saturday: Dungeons & Dragons - for ages 12 and up, no experience required, please register here for the new campaign at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (2 - 5 p.m.)
• IN WDSTK (open to non-members)
  • Friday: Morning INfluence with Woodstock's Assistant City Manager Coty Thigpen - learn about future plans for the city. Breakfast will be served at the networking event being held at the Woodstock Chambers at City Center Building, 8534 Main Street. (8 - 9 a.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Friday: Walking Club - every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Friday: Fit Over 50 - stretch and exercise with chair yoga, balance, bands, weights and core strength work every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
• Other
  • Saturday: 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.)
  • Saturday: Mardi Gras Pub Crawl - the opener of the Woodstock Pub Crawl Series, head downtown for food and drink specials at participating restaurants and bars. (2 - 6 p.m.)

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