🌱 Play Auditions Monday + Buy Doughnuts, Raise Funds + Court Upgrades

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally. In today's newsletter, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• Woodstock Arts auditions on Monday.
• Cops on Donut Shops fundraiser.
• Upgrade for the county courts.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A passing afternoon shower. High: 75 Low: 53.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun with a shower. High: 68 Low: 54.

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

1. Woodstock Arts is holding auditions for the play "Airness" on Monday. Auditions are for those 18 and up and will be held in person from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, but video audition submissions will be accepted until Wednesday at 9 p.m. The comedic play features a main character figuring out how to actually feel the rock music she "plays" through her "air guitar," instead of just performing, so auditions will include a minute of air guitar performed to whatever song you'd like. Please see important audition and rehearsal information at the link. (Woodstock Arts)
2. Next Friday, the Woodstock PD will be at Dunkin' to raise funds for the Special Olympics. Officers around the state will be on hand at participating Dunkin' locations to accept donations, including the Woodstock locations at 9755 Highway 92 and 875 Towne Lake Parkway. Also, everyone that buys a drink will get one free doughnut in celebration of National Donut Day. This Cops on Donut Shops fundraiser runs from 6-11 a.m. on June 2. (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
3. The Cherokee County court system is getting a $1.2 million audio/visual makeover. Upgrades to courtroom equipment will be made throughout Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit, the funding was awarded by the Judicial Council of Georgia via the federal American Rescue Plan Act, the full amount released was $1.3 million. After the equipment in all courtrooms has been replaced, what's left will go to pay senior judges that are brought in to hear cases and other costs like court reporters and bailiffs. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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Today and tomorrow in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Today

• Farm. Fresh. Market.: Head downtown to Market Street for a great place to find locally grown and created products. (8:30 a.m. - noon)
• Cherokee County Master Gardeners Plant Sale: The sale is open to the public and will feature plants like sun and shade perennials, bushes and trees. You can register for the free event at the link, it will be held at Cherokee County Senior Services, 1001 Univeter Road in Canton. (9 a.m. - noon)
• Themed Book Club: For adult readers, read a book with this month's theme, family sagas, and meet up to share your thoughts. You can also find the group on Beanstack, and the meeting will be held at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (10:30 a.m. - noon)
• Red, White & Brews: Reformation Brewery and MilVet Community are hosting the benefit event on The Green downtown. There will be live music, food trucks and veteran-owned vendors, and ticket proceeds from the event will benefit Shepherd's Men and Honor and Remember. Vendors and live music will be on The Green from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and the concert will run from 5:30-9 p.m. You can grab your tickets and read more about the event at the link. (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
• Shadowplay: The Blue Ghost Arcade, at 164 Towne Lake Parkway, is going back in time with a night of classic goth, industrial and new wave music. The arcade has a full bar, and admission includes unlimited gaming all night. (10 p.m. - 2 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Caled Wilkie (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Bad Lulu (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • The Britt Nix Duo (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Whiskey Angles (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • The Dave Matthews Tribute Band (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

Tomorrow

• Paint on the Patio: For all skill levels, join a guided painting session at the Reeves House Education Studio. All supplies will be provided, and there's an option for bottomless mimosas. The Reeves House is located at 734 Reeves St. (2 - 4:30 p.m.)
• Wine Tasting Bingo Afternoon: Play some bingo and taste some delicious wines between games at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 400. (3 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Family D&D Night: For all ages, "learn how to build a character and participate in a one-shot adventure from an experienced dungeon master" at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (4 - 8 p.m.)
• Singer Songwriter Night: Every Sunday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Hwy. 92, Suite 156. If you're interested in playing, please reach out to the restaurant via email at gustonssingersongwriter@gmail.com (6 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Will Tipton (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Tabby Kirby (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • The Shetlands (5 - 8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Big Band Jazz - Memorial Day Celebration, A Big Band Salute to America (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Don't forget, the newsletter will no longer be sent out on Monday mornings. The weekly event look ahead are now on Tuesday mornings. Have a great weekend, everyone!
• Today is the last day of graduation ceremonies at the First Baptist Church in Woodstock. Traffic will be heavy surrounding the church during portions of the morning and afternoon, and because there are activities taking place at the church before and after each of the ceremonies, the slowdown may start more than an hour prior to each. Congratulations to the graduating students from Creekview and Etowah high schools — those ceremonies will start at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. today, respectively. (CCSD News)
• If it gets hot this weekend, the Oasis at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center is opening up today. The outdoor pool has a water playground, two water slides and lots of fun features for the tiny kids, along with pavilions, family restrooms, locker rooms and cabana rentals. You can pay the entry fee when you get there or get season passes for the family. The hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, except on Sundays, when it will be open from noon-5 p.m. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• If you haven't quite figured out which Memorial Day ceremony you'd like to attend, there are a few going on in our area. The Georgia National Cemetery in Canton will start their ceremony at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the cemetery assembly area in the cemetery. Cherokee County Scout Troop 625 is hosting a Memorial Day Flag Retirement Ceremony at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Little River Methodist Church in Woodstock, and the City of Woodstock is holding a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday at The Park at City Center starting at 9:30 a.m. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding its regular Saturday adoption event today. The available animals can be seen online here. Please follow the instructions found at the link for getting into the "virtual line." Adoption hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and the shelter is located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• The Cherokee Sheriff's Office posted an important Memorial Day weekend reminder: City and county officers are out there in abundance this weekend, but they can't be everywhere all at once. Keep everyone safe, including yourself, buckle that seatbelt, don't drive impaired, don't text and please slow down. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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