🌱 Residents Escape Early Morning Fire + Traffic Advisory For Sunday

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. In today's issue, you'll find news about:

• Cherokee firefighters called out to a fire in Waleska.
• Motorcycle event will cause delays on Sunday.
• Two local teachers are 2023 STEM Scholars.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 56 Low: 35.

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

1. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services (CCFES) responded to a house fire on Wednesday near the Lake Arrowhead community in Waleska. The fire broke out around 5 a.m. in a home located on Indian Oak Drive, there were two residents present at the time, but they were able to escape without assistance. Units from seven area stations responded, and they were able to extinguish the fire. The cause is still under investigation. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch and CCFES via Facebook)
2. For those on the Macedonia and Ball Ground side, there is a very large motorcycle event taking place on Sunday that will impact area traffic. As many as 1,000 motorcycles will be leaving from the Kroger in Macedonia at 1 p.m., marking the beginning of The North Georgia Toy Run. The pack will travel north on East Cherokee Drive, south on Highway 5, and then south on I-575. They will leave I-575 South at exit 16, turn left onto Highway 5, and head to the Moose Lodge in Canton from there. The ride will resume around 2:15 p.m. when the riders leave the Moose Lodge to travel south on Highway 5. They will catch I-575 and head north to Pickens County. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
3. Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC) has recognized two district educators out of Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy as 2023 Don Cargill STEM Scholar Award winners. According to the executive director of the GYSTC, there are two key factors in teachers Teresa Bailey and Kimberly Harrison winning the award - they both have "an aptitude for identifying unique strengths and potential in their students and demonstrate a record of creating and presenting engaging classroom lessons" and they "have led student-based projects with impact that reached beyond their classroom, involving their entire school and community." Each teacher received $500 to use for classroom STEM supplies, Ms. Bailey for her STEM Odyssey lab classes and Ms. Harrison for her AIM Gifted classes. (CCSD Press Release)
4. Start gathering your old and broken electronics, The Cherokee County Recycling Center is holding an electronics recycling event on Saturday! Items that can be accepted free of charge include personal computers, laptops, modems, printers, batteries and more. Items that can be accepted for a fee include televisions for $25, CRT monitors for $10, large projection televisions for $40 and LCD monitors for $5. You can see the full list of recyclable items here. The event will be held at the Cherokee County Administration Building, located at 1130 Bluffs Parkway in Canton, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a cash-only, drive-through event, the team will unload your items for you. (Cherokee County Communications Division)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• 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.)
• Holiday Open House: performances, crafts and a visit from a special North Pole guest. All ages are welcome, though children must be accompanied by an adult to the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Jingle mINgle 2022: join IN WDSTK for a social gathering and fundraising event for current and prospective business owners in Woodstock. Proceeds will benefit the Woodstock Safety Foundation and their Shop with a Hero event. Tickets include BBQ, two drink tickets and a souvenir glass. Please click the link for more information, the event will take place at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Jordan Denton: playing live in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Music Bingo Night: the theme is "holiday movies" for tonight's Bingo with Lights Up! Entertainment at The Daily Draft, 8594 Main Street. (7 - 10 p.m.)
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: double-elimination tournament, the entry fee includes access to all arcade, pinball and board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: every Thursday, the top three teams win cash at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Nimble Fingers Sewing Group - every Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Mother Legacy (5:30 - 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Local country singer Bryce Leatherwood has advanced through to the semifinals on the hit NBC show, The Voice. Leatherwood, along with the rest of the top-eight singers, will be performing on Monday, make sure to tune into NBC at 8 p.m. The two-part finale will air the week after, on December 12 and 13. (Yahoo! Entertainment)
• Don't forget that Tuesday, December 6, is a Digital Learning Day for Cherokee County students. Your children can log into Canvas for their assignments, and teachers will be sending out further information, including times they will be available for questions or help. (CCSD Press Release)
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding a special holiday adoption event on Saturday. This week, the shelter will also be offering free adoptions and the opportunity to get a picture with Santa. The hours on Saturday are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., but I'll have more information for you later this week, once the shelter releases the details. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Cheryl Hunton, Neighbor: "It’s that time of year again! Help the Woodstock Lions Club support the Cherokee Family Violence Center with your generous donations of much needed items! Now through December 9, our collection bucket will be at Vacuums Etc, at 9801 Ga-92 in Woodstock." (Patch Neighbor Posts)

Holiday happenings closing out this week:

• Until December 2: Kits 4 Kids - you can help local students in need by donating hygiene items like tooth paste, feminine products, bar soap and more. You can see the entire list of items and the drop-off locations on the Service League Facebook page.
• Until December 3: Adopt-A-Senior - presented by Cherokee County Senior Services. Requested items include sheets, gift cards to grocery stores, toiletries, chap stick and tissues. Gifts can be dropped off at the Senior Center located at 1001 Univeter Road in Canton Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. On Saturdays, the donation window is 10 a.m. - noon.
• Until December 5: Santa's Letters - presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. Bring your child's letter to the special mailbox in the lobby of The WREC, located at 7545 Main Street, Building 200, during regular business hours. Santa will be sending out his responses on December 12.

Events coming up that require registration or tickets in advance:

• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Friday: Electric Avenue - The 80's MTV Experience (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Saturday: The Purple Madness - Prince Tribute (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Sunday: School of Rock, West Cobb (noon)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main Street
  • Friday: Hunter Blalock and The Sad Machine featuring Tim Moore, with special guest Canon Tyler playing live in The Listening Room. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Mitchell Phillips Listening Room Session (7 - 10 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Debra Lynn and Flamy Grant Listening Room Session (6 - 8 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  • Saturday: Annual White Elephant Wine Tasting Charity Toy Party - bring a new toy to donate ($10 minimum value), and receive a free wine tasting in January. Halfway through the event, there will be a white elephant gift exchange. (5 - 7 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Christmas Ornament Wine Tasting Bingo - all supplies will be provided, play for prizes and enjoy a nice wine tasting. (3 - 5 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street
  • Sunday: Lipstick Arithmetic Class for Teens with Dirty Beauty - for ages 13 - 19, create a custom lipstick. Parents and guardians can also participate by purchasing their own ticket. (3 - 4:15 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A Christmas Carol - the annual Woodstock Arts production of A Christmas Carol at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (Various Show Times)
  • Sunday: Repertory Touring Children's Theatre Troupe (RepTouR) auditions - there are 5 open positions within the troupe and some additional understudies. Auditions are at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. Please click the link for more details and to register. (Woodstock Arts)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Friday: Your Small Business & TikTok - learn how to use TikTok to grow your business with Sabrina Kaylor from Bizarre Coffee. The event is free and includes breakfast at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library in Canton. (10:30 a.m. - noon)
• Senior Center Programs
  • Friday: Walking Club - every Monday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Friday: Fit Over 50 - every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks
  • Sunday: Archery Come and Try Day - perfect for beginners, the class will teach the basics of archery. You can register online here, registration is open until December 2. The class is at The WREC, 7545 Main Street, Building 200. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nina Lightcap

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