🌱 National Night Out Is Tonight + Volunteer Opportunity At The Park

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• National Night Out on The Green
• Volunteer Trail Clean-up Day
• It's voter registration time!

But first, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 83 Low: 60.

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

1. Tonight is National Night Out, designed to help bring awareness to anti-crime and drug prevention efforts and to help strengthen the partnership between citizens and public safety agencies. The event will feature demonstrations, bounce houses, public safety equipment on display and activities for children and adults alike. Also participating are the GBI, DEA, Georgia State Patrol, Cherokee Sheriff's Office, E 9-1-1 and many more agencies. The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on The Green, which can be found at 111 Elm St. (Woodstock Police via Facebook)
2. As a reminder, there's a Volunteer Trail Clean-up and Maintenance Day this weekend with Cherokee Recreation & Parks. You'll be cleaning up and beatifying a county park, though the exact location is to be determined. The Saturday clean-up runs from 9 a.m. to noon, and details will be sent out by the department as they are nailed down. Some tools will be provided, but if you have any hoes, rakes, shovels, loppers or trash pickers, please bring them along. You can register here, minors are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
3. It's time to register to vote, if you haven't already, and time to double check that your registration is up to date. The deadline to register is next week, on Oct. 10, and the Municipal Election will be happening on Nov. 7. We are also being asked our yea or nay on a $24 million bond that could both complete Little River Park and expand our local trail system. You can read more about Woodstock Municipal Elections, general election information, the potential bond in question and even register to vote from the Woodstockga.gov website here. (Woodstock News Post)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Tuesday, Oct. 3

• RPG Night: New players are welcome, please make a reservation on the arcade's Meetup page to ensure your spot. The admission fee includes unlimited gaming until midnight, The Blue Ghost Arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Open Mic Night - You can sign up for a future spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Country Dance Night, featuring The Honky Tonkers - The evening begins with dance lessons. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• If you like The Blue Ghost Arcade, you'll absolutely love hearing that every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m., admission drops to $5. Entry gets you unlimited arcade, pinball, console and board games all night, the arcade is located at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (The Blue Ghost Arcade via Facebook)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Art On The Green is back in Downtown Woodstock this Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 7 & 8)! Local artists from around North Georgia will gather on the Woodstock Arts Event Green to display their art which includes paintings, mixed media, photography, hand-crafted jewelry, eccentric gifts...and MUCH more!" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Cheryl Hunton, Neighbor: "Please support the Woodstock Lions Club by shopping our Garage Sale on Oct. 14 from (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.) at 315 Parc Xing, Acworth. All proceeds will be used for humanitarian needs in the community." (Patch Neighbor Posts)

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