🌱 New City Butterfly Garden + Dog Show Wednesday + Pub Crawl Saturday

Good morning, hello! 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. In today's briefing, we'll cover these stories and more...

• The new butterfly garden is opening this week.
• Unwind Wednesday is back with a dog show.
• Saturday's Downtown Woodstock pub crawl.

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Now, today's weather: Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 91 Low: 62.

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

1. The Swallowtail Butterfly Garden at Woofstock Park is officially opening at 4:30 p.m. this Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The butterfly garden is the third of its kind created in the area, and it's located at the trailhead of the Noonday Creek and Towne Lake Pass trails. Created and maintained by Woodstock Parks for Pollinators and the Woodstock Parks and Recreation Butterfly Gardeners, the garden joins the Monarch Butterfly Garden at Dupree Park and the Gulf Fritillary Garden at the William G. Long Senior Center. There is a class being held afterwards, "Essential Gardening - Pollinator Gardening," if you'd like to attend, you can sign up here. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
2. Unwind Wednesday is back this week with Cherokee Recreation & Parks' "Pup Stars Dog Show." Wednesday's festivities will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m., if you'd like to enter your dog, just bring them with you to Cherokee Veterans Park a bit early to sign them up. Be sure to give other dogs plenty of space and keep yours leashed at all times. There will also be food trucks, vendors, music and more, so you can make a whole evening of it. The park address is 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
3. If you haven't figured out a starting spot for the Star-Spangled Pub Crawl this Saturday, Reformation Brewery is a great option. The brewery will have live music at noon, and local artists will be set up on The Green. In celebration of Woodstock Arts and local, independent makers and music, there will be a special release of the brew "Create Vibrancy," with a portion of the proceeds going to support the nonprofit. (Reformation Brewery via Facebook)
4. It's almost time for the next free concert in the Woodstock Summer Concert Series! On July 8, the Bruno Mars tribute Uptown Funk and Hughes Taylor will be on the Amphitheater stage. You can place your chairs at the venue starting at 6 a.m. on July 7 to save your spot — folding chairs, beach chairs or bag chairs are allowed, but tables, blankets, tarps and things that anchor into or cover the ground are not. You can find details on shuttles and parking at the link, the next concert in the series will be on Aug. 12, with the Van Halen tribute Completely Unchained and Guardians of the Jukebox. (Woodstock Summer Concert Series)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Tuesday, June 27

• Regal Summer Movie Express: Bring the family over for the first screening of the day and $2 tickets at Regal Cherokee to watch "Sonic the Hedgehog" or "Dora and the Lost City of Gold," the theater address is 355 Cinema View. (10 a.m.)
• Crafters Club: If you crochet, knit, embroider or craft, bring your project over to the Rose Creek Library for some crafting and socialization. The address is 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Woodstock Ukulele Players: for all ages and skill levels, from basic to expert. If you like to play the ukulele, this group's for you. Have fun while practicing with other players tonight at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (5:45 - 7:45 p.m.)
• Guitars for Hearts - A Singer Songwriter Fundraising Event: in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (6:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Mario Kart Tournament: All ages welcome, prizes for first, second and third place at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• RPG Night: New players 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 spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Breaking Bands - A Monthly Local & Regional Band Showcase (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "We've got recycled tote bags made out of donated pet food bags available for a $10 donation. These totes are strong and good sized, so they make GREAT beach bags! Stop by to see our selection before summer is over. ⛱🤿🛍" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

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.
  • Wednesday: Mary Kate Farmer with Opener Brianna Shelko - Texas Roots & Country-Rock (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Lace Larrabee & Friends - Comedy Night at MadLife (8 p.m.)
  • Friday: Dunn & Brooks - A Tribute to Brooks and Dunn (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Florida Bee Gees (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Florida Bee Gees (4 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 E. Main St.
  • Thursday: Fresh and Vibrant Georgia Summer with Chef Kyle (7 - 9 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 400
  • Saturday: Lady Liberty Wine Tasting & Fireworks (5 - 9:45 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St.
  • Friday: Bracelents, Beads & Bevvies with bamabelle (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Jewelry101 with bamabelle (10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Wicks and Sips with Woodstock Candle Co. (2 - 4 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  
  • Wednesday: WIT!, Woodstock Arts Improv Troupe! - Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (10 a.m.)
  • Friday, Saturday & Sunday: "Ordinary Days" - Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (Various Times)
  • Saturday: Kids Corner, Firework Fun - Reeves House Studio, 734 Reeves St. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Sunday: Paint on the Patio - Reeves House Education Studio, 734 Reeves St. (2 p.m.)
• IN WDSTK - Open to non-members
  • Thursday: YPOW AM - The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
  • Friday: Morning INfluence, "The Big 10" City of Woodstock Projects - The Woodstock Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main St. (8 - 9 a.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  
  • Tuesday and Thursday: +55 Trail Walkers - 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 - Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater, 101 Arnold Mill Road. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Wednesday: Toddler Summer Sensory Hour - Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (11 a.m. - noon)
  • Thursday: All Together Now Pour Painting - Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Tabletop RPG - Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - Most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • 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

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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