🌱 Robotics Company Moving To Canton + Holiday Events Around Town

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town. Today we have these stories and more...

• Robotic manufacturing company moving to Canton.
• Holiday events around town this week.
• Woodstock Arts is holding auditions.

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

1. Becker Robotic Equipment, a $30 million robotics company, will be building a manufacturing facility in Canton. This new location will serve as the North American headquarters and will create about 130 new jobs, including those in the sales, engineering, project manager, customer service and service technician fields. Becker Robotic Equipment builds robotics machinery for the automotive industry and is headquartered in Germany. (WSB-TV)
2. Registration is open for the 17th annual Guns and Hoses 5K Run/Walk. The 5K will be at Hobgood Park on February 11, and the charity race is a certified race for the Peachtree Qualifier. Charities that will benefit from the 5K were chosen by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office (Guns) and Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services (Hoses) and include Sheriff Frank Reynolds Charities and The Goshen Valley Boys Ranch. You'll pick the team you want to represent when you register. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
3. Woodstock Arts is holding auditions for its upcoming productions of “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Company.” Auditions will be held Sunday and Monday from 6 - 9:30 p.m. Video submissions will be accepted until Monday at 8:30 p.m. You can send those videos to zach@woodstockarts.org. In-person callbacks will be held on December 14 for “Company” and on December 18 for “Murder on the Orient Express.” Please see the posting to register and for more information. (Woodstock Arts)
4. A former Atlanta police officer has been sentenced to 45 years in prison followed by life on parole for sexual assault in Acworth. The former officer, Lionel Dely of Marietta, was arrested in February after assaulting a woman during a massage appointment. Three other women came forward stating similar incidents, but the state was unable to bring charges for those incidents as they occurred outside Cherokee County. Those three women were able to testify, though, in this case. Dely also must register as a sex offender, pay $1,100 in restitution and cannot contact any of the victims. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Blood Drive: please make an appointment for the blood drive being held at Hope Church at 6576 Commerce Parkway by calling 800-RED CROSS. (1 - 6 p.m.)
• Grinch Party: for all ages, children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy music, games, crafts and snacks at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Holiday Cookie Decorating: for all ages, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The sugar cookies, icing and sprinkles will be provided. Please register here for the decorating event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (6 - 7 p.m.)
• Game Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: the $5 game pass is good for unlimited games at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• Tie-In Talk, "Where Memory Meets History" with Historian Suzanne Litrel: learn about Antonio the Soldier-Nun of Latin America. The free event will take place in the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves Street. Please RSVP. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Family Bingo Tuesday: each game wins cash every Tuesday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92. (6:30 - 8 p.m.)
• Music Bingo with DJ CaseyD: every Tuesday at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main Street. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Mario Kart Tournament: all ages welcome, prizes for first, second and third place every Tuesday at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Painter's Club - receive professional instruction and share ideas every Tuesday at the William G. Long Senior Center. (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Open Mic Night - you can sign up for a spot here. (6 - 9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job or career shift? Take a look at the latest job openings in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Woodstock Parks and Recreation has a pipeline to the Big Guy at the North Pole! If your children (or you...) would like to send a letter to Santa Claus, just drop it in the Santa Mailbox in the Gazebo at the Park at City Center." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "🎅🏻Santa came and helped us adopt out 30 pets on Saturday 🐶!! But he wants all pets 🐱 to have a home for the holiday so.... All remaining available pets will be FREE to ADOPT during the next week!!❣️🎄🐾" (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

Here are some events coming up that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance:

Wrapping Up This Week

• Until December 12: Santa's Calling You - presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. Santa and his elves can give your child a call this year. The calls will be made on December 14, between 5 and 7 p.m. Please see the website for registration instructions.
• Until December 11: Santa Mail - presented by Woodstock Parks and Recreation. The kids can drop their letters off in the special mailbox in the Gazebo at The Park at City Center. Santa will send back a personalized letter if you include a return address.

Holiday Events

• Saturday: Reindeer Run for the Children 5K - presented by the Service League of Cherokee County. The race will be held at Etowah River Park in Canton. (8 a.m.)
• Saturday: Swim with the Grinch - presented by the Cherokee County Aquatic Center. There are two time slots, 9 and 10:45 a.m., and the event is for all ages. (9 a.m. - noon)
• Saturday: Christmas Hiking Scavenger Hunt - presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. The morning hike at Lewis Park is for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. (10 a.m.)
• Saturday: Payton's Breakfast with Santa - bring the kids to meet Santa at Payton Jean Marie, 9550 Main Street, Suite 100. (10 a.m. - noon)
• Saturday: Screen on the Green, A Christmas Story - head down to the Green for a free screening of the classic movie. (4 p.m.)

Everything Else

• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Wednesday: John Waite, Full Band Performance (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: John Waite, Full Band Performance (7:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: The Wildflowers - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)
  • Saturday: The Ultimate King Of Pop Experience - Michael Jackson Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Mock of Ages - Def Leppard Tribute (10 p.m.)
  • Sunday: School of Rock, West Cobb (1 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  • Saturday: Annual Elf's Loose in the Bar Tasting Party (5 - 7 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Christmas Ornament Wine Tasting Bingo (3 - 5 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street
  • Thursday: Holiday Trivia & Ugly Sweater Party (6:30 - 9 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street
  • Friday: Wine and Design with Uptown - Winter Succulent Garden (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Maker Bar (3 - 7 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Lip Gloss Pro with Dirty Beauty (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  • Wednesday: Discovering Pickleball - for all skill levels, all equipment will be provided. Learn to play the sport by the end of the session at the Dupree Pickleball Courts, 513 Neese Road. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Thursday: Woodstock Arts Improv Troupe, WIT! - at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: A Christmas Carol, performed at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (Various Showtimes)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Wednesday: Zoey the Reading Dog - please sign up for your 15-minute spot to read to Zoey by calling the Rose Creek Library at 770-591-1491. (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: DIY Christmas Gift Workshop - for ages 10 and up. Create DIY presents, all supplies will be provided, but you may bring your own supplies if you'd like. Please register here for the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (3 - 5 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs
  • Wednesday: Arts & Crafts - at the William G. Long Senior Center. (8 a.m.)
  • Wednesday and Friday: Fit Over 50 - at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
  • Thursday: Line Dancing - at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Thursday: Nimble Fingers Sewing Group - at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
  • Friday: Walking Club - at the Dupree Park walking/running/biking track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Friday: Garden Club - at the William G. Long Senior Center. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• IN WDSTK (open to non-members)
  • Thursday: YPOW AM - join the Young Professionals of Woodstock 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 - breakfast and a performance by the Woodstock Elementary School Chorus at 230 Rope Mill Road. (7:45 - 9 a.m.)

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

— Nina Lightcap

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