🌱 Planning Commission Vacancy + Two Local Schools Win PTA Award

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the evening. High: 92 Low: 71.

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

1. There is a vacancy on the Planning Commission for Ward 5. If you want to get more involved in your local government and live in Ward 5, you may fill out the application online. Citizen-based boards are a great way to help make decisions for Woodstock, and many of the boards, committees, commissions and volunteer opportunities don't take up much time, meeting only once a month. (Woodstock Government)
2. Boston Elementary School and Little River Elementary School were both named winners of the National PTA School of Excellence award this week. The award celebrates partnerships between the local PTAs and schools that best serve the community. The honor will stand for two years and will be celebrated with a banner at each school. River Ridge and Woodstock High School have held the honor since the last award period. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. We are already ankle-deep in the first week of school. Sometimes it's difficult to keep the kids engaged after the summer break, but our library system has great family events, ways to help with homework and even computers and internet access. The libraries hold game nights, story time, music, movies, crafts, bingo and sensory programs, just to name a few. Anyone with a library card can take free classes, take practice driving tests and much more. Your children can get a library card through their school, and Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hot spots can now be checked out of the library. (Around Woodstock Magazine)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• "Family Storytime" at both the Rose Creek Library on Towne Lake Parkway and the Woodstock Library on Main Street. Stories, crafts and songs for children of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent. (10:30 a.m.)
• Head over to Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton for "Unwind Wednesdays.” Food trucks, craft vendors, music and more. (5:30 p.m.)
• Blue Ghost Arcade:
  • "Mario Kart Tournament!" Bi-weekly tournament. (8 p.m.)
  • "Rocket League Tournament!" Nintendo Switch. (8 p.m.)
• Woodstock Beer Market:
  • "DJ Trivia!" Every Wednesday. (7 p.m.)
• Reformation Brewery Woodstock:
  • "Trivia Night" every Wednesday. (7 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Cody Bolden (noon)
  • Top Artists Extended Sets - Hosted by Greg Shaddix (6 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • "The Shetlands - Folk & Blues." Ages 13+. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest and greatest properties for sale in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area! (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Hot, cooked meals are provided for free at Vingenzo's on Main Street two Tuesdays a month. The next dates will be August 5 and August 19, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. If you would like to donate to the cause, 100% of the money raised will go to Meals for Woodstock to continue the program. (Woodstock Government)
• The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) named Rising Hills Church an Indian Knoll Elementary School 2022 Partner of the Year. The church provides meals and snacks to families in need. (CCSD via Facebook)

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— Nina Lightcap

About me: Nina Lightcap is a writer and editor with a passion for crafting and polishing business and creative content. When not weaving word and thought, she can often be found cooling off in a pool somewhere or enjoying downtown Woodstock with her family.

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