🌱 Red White Brews This Week + Unwind This Wednesday + Brown Bag Ends

Hello, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this spring morning with all the most important things happening in Woodstock-Towne Lake today. Today you'll learn about these stories and more...

• The Red White Brews Benefit is this weekend.
• Unwind Wednesdays is back at it this week.
• The last in the Brown Bag Concert Series.

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

1. Reformation Brewery and MilVet Community are hosting the Red White Brews Benefit this Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. on The Green downtown. The all-day event will feature live music, food trucks and veteran-owned vendors, and ticket proceeds from the event will benefit the veteran support organizations 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 here. (Reformation Brewery via Facebook)
2. Unwind Wednesdays is back after last month's weather-related cancellation, and this Wednesday will bring us "Yoga In The Park" with Michel Delifer from Ember Hot Yoga in Downtown Woodstock. The free, family-friendly event will feature food trucks, vendors, music and much more. The event is held at Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton, bring your chairs and blankets to get comfortable during the evening. The next Unwind Wednesday will be "Pup Stars Dog Show" on June 28. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
3. This Thursday is the last show in the Brown Bag Concert Series, closing out with Serpent & Dove at noon. Take your lunch at the Gazebo in Park at City Center, the hour-long performance is an invigorating way to spend some time in the afternoon before the kids get home. Or, if the kids are at home, I can't think of a better break in the day for everyone than live music, neighbors and some sunshine. The park is located at 101 Arnold Mill Road, adjoining the Amphitheater. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
4. The May edition of Jazz Night at the Reeves House is coming up this Friday at 6 p.m. It's a wonderful opportunity to just relax and take in our beautiful city and live jazz playing from the back porch. Tables and chairs are set up, and there is a tent in case of rain. The music is free, but the outdoor bar will have dessert and charcuterie boards, wine and beer available for purchase and there are coffee, drinks and snacks inside. (Woodstock Arts)
5. The Cherokee County Master Gardeners are holding its Spring Plant Sale this Saturday, from 9 a.m.-noon. The sale is open to the public and will feature gorgeous plants, including sun and shade perennials, bushes and trees. Members of the Cherokee County Master Gardeners will be there to help you choose the perfect plants. You can register for the free event at the link, it will be held at Cherokee County Senior Services, 1001 Univeter Road in Canton. (Cherokee County Master Gardeners)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Woodstock Ukulele Players: For all ages and skill levels, practice and learn more about the ukulele with other local players at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (5:45 - 7:45 p.m.)
• DJ Bingo: A fun, family-friendly music bingo night every Tuesday at Guston's Grille, at 12195 Highway 92. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: Hosted by Lights Up! Entertainment every Tuesday at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main St. (7:30 - 10 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.)

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From my notebook:

• There is a Red Cross blood drive in Hickory Flat today, hosted by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office (CSO). The drive will be held in the CSO Hickory Flat Community Room, located at 7675 Vaughn Road in Canton. Everyone that donates will receive an exclusive Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last. You can schedule an appointment online here, use the code "CSOHICKORY" to find the drive. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS to save your spot. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• A ribbon cutting is being held for Limitless Disability Services Wednesday at 11 a.m. The organization, located at 120 Arnold Mill Road Park, Suite 300, offers a day program that allows special needs adults opportunities for growth and independence through community support and activities. (IN WDSTK)

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: Hope's Anchor - Soulful, Groove-Oriented Rock & Pop Rock Soul (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Laugh-Lines & Stretch-Marks, Special "Schools Out!" Comedy Show (8 p.m.)
  • Friday: Interstellar Echoes - A Tribute to Pink Floyd (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Saturday: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Big Band Jazz - Memorial Day Celebration, A Big Band Salute to America (4 p.m.)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main St.
  • Thursday: Old Forester Blind Tasting Event - James Joseph, brand ambassador for Old Forester, will be at the restaurant for a blind tasting of four products. The person that gets the most correct will even win a prize. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 400
  • Saturday: Artisan Wine Tasting Chill Out Party - An evening of wine tasting with the option to add items like gourmet charcuterie boards, grand chocolate truffles, cakes or sundaes. (5 - 7 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Wine Tasting Bingo Afternoon - Play some bingo and taste some delicious wines between games. (3 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St.
  • Saturday: Block Printing Basics with Beau Paper - For ages 16 and up, create your own carved stamp and print a tote bag, you can also bring other fabric items if you'd like. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Wednesday: Reading Dog - For children 6 and up. Sign up here to reserve a 15-minute spot for your child to read to Zoey the Reading Dog at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Sunday: 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.)
• 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.)
  • Friday: Morning INfluence with Woodstock Arts - Woodstock Arts Executive Director Christopher Brazelton and team will be on hand to discuss their plans for the Woodstock Arts 2023-24 season. Non-members are welcome, but an RSVP is required. Breakfast will be served at the networking event and it's being held at the Woodstock Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main St. (8 - 9 a.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  • Tuesday and Thursday: +55 Trail Walkers - For those 55 and up that can walk a minimum of one mile on a paved trail. Head out to socialize and get some exercise every Tuesday and Thursday, the walking will alternate between the Noonday Creek, Rubes Creek, Towne Lake Pass and Trestle Rock trails. (9 - 10 a.m.)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks
  • Tuesday: Community Yoga - The free class is open to all fitness levels and takes place every Monday morning and Tuesday evening. Please bring your mat to the class at The WREC, 7545 Main St., Building 200. The current session ends on May 29, and the fall session starts on Aug. 7. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Spring Into Summer Fest Talent Show - Therapeutic Recreation is holding the event, and you can expect a ton of talent, raffle prizes, food trucks, crafts, a magician and dance party, a singalong and games at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (5 - 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, Mahjong Instruction
  • Wednesday: Walking Club, Fit Over 50
  • Thursday: Line Dancing, Adult Coloring Club, Nimble Fingers Sewing Club, Duplicate Bridge
  • Friday: Fit Over 50
• Other
  • Wednesday and Friday: freeCodeCamp - Learn to code for free at the in-person, hybrid and remote study group every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (noon - 1 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Downtown WDSTK Walking Tour Series - "The History of Woodstock" tour will bring you through the history of our city as you learn about the roles the railroad and farming had here, the importance of certain buildings and what families played a role in the founding of Woodstock. Tours run every half-hour from 6-7:30 p.m., you can get your tickets here. (Visit Woodstock)
  • Friday: Friday Flow Yoga - Join instructor Melanie Pineda for an outdoor class at Trefoil Gardens, walk-ins are welcome. Proceeds go to food access initiatives in the community. The class will meet on the deck at the Kingsridge CoOp Meeting Space, 120 Bascomb Drive. (12:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Meditate in Woodstock with a Buddhist Monk - A free meditation class at the Atlanta Buddhist Meditation Center, 518 Stell Road. (7:30 - 8:30 p.m.)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Nina Lightcap

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