🌱 Pie Bar Appreciates You + Help Make A New Trail + Parent University

Hello, friends. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's Daily, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Today is National Pie Day!
• Volunteers wanted to help make a new park trail.
• Upcoming CCSD Parent University session information.

But first, today's weather:

Decreasing clouds. High: 47 Low: 28.

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

1. Today is National Pie Day and Pie Bar in Downtown Woodstock will be open from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. to help you celebrate. At Pie Bar, today is also Guest Appreciation Day, which means you get a free slice of sweet pie if you're visiting the shop in person. There is a one-piece-per-customer limit, and the free slice of sweet pie will only be available while supplies last. As a yummy bonus, there is a one-day-only offering for you today - the debut of their new Midnight Snack Pie. Described as coconut, toffee, potato chips and toasted pecans in a cookie dough type textured filling, in a graham cracker crust, with semi-sweet chocolate and toasted coconut on top, it sounds like a dream! (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
2. Cherokee Recreation & Parks is looking for volunteers for its Volunteer Trail Clean Up and Maintenance event Saturday. The park clean up program is a great opportunity for individuals, families and groups to give back to the county and to the parks we love. Saturday's group will be building a new trail at Cherokee Veterans Park from 9 a.m. to noon. Some tools will be provided, but please bring along your gloves, shovels and rakes if you have them. Click here for more information or to sign up. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
3. There's a Cherokee County School District (CCSD) Parent University session coming up on January 31 at Woodstock City Church. The discussion will focus on cyber bullying and social media and their impact on individuals and families. The panel will feature CCSD administrators, law enforcement officers and behavioral health therapists. Also, the film "Screenagers" will be shown to both highlight the impact of screen time on the younger mind and to offer solutions. The session is for students ages 11 and up and their parents or guardians. You can register here. (CCSD News)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Hot Vinyasa: all levels are welcome, though some prior experience is helpful to the class held at Ember Hot Yoga, 330 Chambers Street. (6:30 - 7:45 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: the top three teams win cash prizes, every Monday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
• "Futurama" Trivia: compete alone or with a team, prizes awarded for the top three winners at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Walking Club - every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Beginner Bridge Instruction - every Monday in the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room. (9 - 10 a.m.)
  • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Adult Coloring Club - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.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.)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a change in your morning caffeine routine? Reformation Brewery serves Alma Coffee every morning at the upstairs bar. The coffee starts flowing at 8 a.m. daily, the brewery is located at 105 Elm Street. (Reformation Brewery via Facebook)
• Are you a senior wanting to learn more about Medicare? The Rose Creek Library, at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, is holding a Medicare educational session Tuesday to help answer your questions. The Medicare 101 class will be held at the library from 11 a.m. - noon, registration is not required. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
• The Sequoyah Regional Library Board Meeting is being held Tuesday, from 4 - 5 p.m. at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library. The meeting is open to the public, and there may be a chance to address the board. The library is located at 116 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
• The next Parent's Night Out at the Cherokee Aquatic Center is Friday. You can drop off the kids from 5:15 - 10 p.m., 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. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• The first Dive In Movie of the season is coming up on February 24 at the Aquatic Center, from 6 - 8 p.m. Watch "Moana" on the inflatable screen while you relax in the water. You can bring your own float, but it must have a diameter of 40 inches or less. Everyone must be able to swim, and children in life jackets must be with arm's reach of a parent. For more information, call 678-880-4760. You can register here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• If you'd like to honor a special pet that passed on, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter is still accepting entries for their annual paper lantern ceremony. For a small donation, you can have a lantern with your pet's name displayed on the ceiling of the shelter during the Lunar New Year, ending on February 5. Click the link for more information on the service. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Atherton Lane: "Mostly Mutts has opened on the south end of Bell’s Ferry, just pass Precision Tune, on the right. The store is very nice and it has lots of really nice things. I have been three days in a row. Please check it out!" (Nextdoor)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance. Enjoy!

• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Tuesday: Live Band Karaoke, Featuring The Checkers and You - you can register to perform here. Note: multiple time slots are already full, make sure to sign up soon if you'd like to participate. (7 p.m.)
  • Wednesday: David Michael Band - 90s Country Cover Band with Opener Tracielynn (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Malibu Cowboys - 80's, 90's & 2000's Rock Hits Cover Band (7:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: The Ray Howard Band - Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Saturday: The Chili Poppers - Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: AR38 - A Tribute to 38 Special & Atlanta Rhythm Section (10 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Big Band Jazz - Performing the Timeless Music of Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole (4 p.m.)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main Street
  
  • Wednesday: Lyre's Mocktail 5-Course Pairing Dinner (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Friday: Ben Kimbrall - playing live in The Listening Room (7 - 10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Magnolia Express - playing live in The Listening Room (7 - 10 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  
  • Saturday: Get Twisted Wine Tasting Party - two-person games of Twister, the winners of the first rounds will get a free future wine tasting. The first-round winners will play against each other, and the top winner will get a free bottle of wine to take home. (5 - 7 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street
  
  • Wednesday: Cozy Winter Dinner with Executive Chef Daniel - demonstration class (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Olive Oil and Vinegar 101 Class with Joanna Scott - demonstration class (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street
  
  • Sunday: Dirty Date Night Design with Dirty Unicorn - for ages 18 and up, create a custom candle and soap scrub, then enjoy a live demonstration by Chef Stoney on how to prepare a romantic dinner together with your loved one. (6 - 7 p.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  • Saturday: Essential Gardening, Seed Starting - UGA Cherokee County Extension Agent Josh Fuder and the Cherokee Master Gardeners are hosting the session to help you grow your seed starting techniques. All participants will take home a flat of seed starts that they create during the class at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion, 223 Arnold Mill Road. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Saturday: Bee Hive Maintenance 2023 - learn how to manage your beehive in this once-a-month class headed up by Woodstock Community Garden Beekeper Shannon Sorescu. The class for all skill levels meets three times, the first meeting will be held at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (3 - 4:30 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  
  • Wednesday: The Lasting Laugh - for ages 12 and up, clean comedy hosted by Jessica It's All Good at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Woodstock Arts Improv Troupe, WIT! - at the Woodstock Arts Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: "The Lightning Thief" - performed at the Woodstock Arts Theatre. (Various Showtimes)
  • Sunday: Paint on the Patio, Inside Edition - all supplies will be provided, and there's an option for bottomless mimosas during the painting session at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves Street. (2 - 4:30 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  
  • Thursday: Nailed It! Teen Winter Cupcake Challenge - for ages 12 and up, create a winter cupcake in a race against the clock. Please register here, all materials will be provided for the fun at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5:45 - 6:45 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Budgeting 101 Workshop - for ages 18 and up, local author and personal finance expert Jessi Fearon will lead the workshop to help you fine-tune your personal and family budget. You can register here for the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (2 - 3 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.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Tuesday: Woodcarving Club - every Tuesday in the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room. (9 - 10 a.m.)
  • Wednesday: Nutrition 2023 - every Wednesday at the William G. Long Senior Center. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Wednesday and 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: Soup and Bread - learn how to make your favorite soups using a pressure cooker with Sue Becker at Bread Beckers, 305 Bell Park Drive. There is also an option to watch an online stream of the class instead of the standard, in-person option. (10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Ooh-Rah-Ha-Ha Comedy with Headliner Derrick Tennant - for ages 16 and up, the comedy starts at 8 p.m. and dinner service will be available from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. at Semper Fi Bar and Grille, 9770 Main Street. (8 - 10 p.m.)

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