🌱 Run, Walk Or Roll 5K Rescheduled + CCSD Updates + Golf Tournament

Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including...

• Drop-off dates for Adopt A Senior program.
• Santa's calling!
• Fundraising events coming up.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 75 Low: 54.

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

1. The ninth annual Run, Walk or Roll 5K has been rescheduled to November 5 at 8 a.m. due to Hurricane Ian. The run will start at the First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11905 Highway 92. The funds raised at the event hosted by Next Step Ministries will help "serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities" as stated by Leigh Johnson, the community engagement manager. Registration for the 5K will be open until November 2, participants will receive a free t-shirt and participation medal. Vendors, a DJ and sponsors will also be at the event. If you would like to become a sponsor, you can do so here. Please see the event website for information on packet pick-up and new event details. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. Would you like to "Adopt a Senior" for the holidays? Cherokee County Senior Services is accepting donations starting on October 17 at the Senior Center, 1001 Univeter Road, Canton. If you would like to participate, please register by calling and leaving a message at 770-345-3025 or email bmkiser@cherokeega.com. Some of the items requested include grocery gift cards, a book of stamps, new bed sheet sets and toiletries. Gifts should be unwrapped in a holiday gift bag. (Cherokee County Senior Services via Facebook)
3. Santa and his elves would love to give your children a call this holiday season! If you would like to surprise your littles, you can fill out the Santa's Calling Request Form found online. Forms to request a free call can be dropped off at the Cherokee County Recreation Center, sent by mail or emailed by Monday, December 12. Calls will be going out to the little ones on the evening of Wednesday, December 14 between 5 - 7 p.m. For more information, please call Jessica Hallman at jshallman@cherokeega.com or by phone at 770-924-7768. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
4. The Cherokee County School District (CCSD) introduced two members of the CCSD family to the public this week. Through their ongoing series Meet the Police Officer, Tyler Thomas of Freedom Middle School was in the spotlight this week. Officer Thomas has been in law enforcement for eight years so far and joined the CCSD Police Department this year. Previously, he served with the Atlanta Police Department. His safety advice to parents was "If you see something, please say something." The second CCSD posting was to recognize a 2022 Volunteer of the Year. Mark Lucas of Sequoyah High School was involved in the football program at the school for almost ten years. The school principal said of Lucas "he was always looking to do what was best for our kids." (CCSD Press Release)
5. Indian Knoll Elementary School has been named a Microsoft Showcase School for the second year in a row for its use of educational technology to benefit students and teachers. There were 43 schools recognized in the country and two of those schools are in Georgia. As a Showcase School, Indian Knoll receives additional Microsoft resources and support. The Vice President of Worldwide Education at Microsoft Rick Herrmann made the statement "Indian Knoll Elementary School is part of an elite group of schools that exemplify the best of teaching and learning in the world today. Its teachers and staff are pioneers in education." (CCSD Press Release)
6. The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation is donating the proceeds from the upcoming WPSF golf tournament to the family of Ezra King, who has been battling cancer since for almost five years. The proceeds from the tournament on October 6 will go to help the King family with bills and future treatment and will feature a Jurassic Park themed 18th hole, designed for Ezra's love of dinosaurs. About 130 players registered for the tournament. The foundation has also set up an event, Car Show for Ezra King, for October 29 at the First Baptist Church of Woodstock to bring in funds for the family. There is also an option to donate directly to the cause. (PR Newswire)

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Patch readers are strongly encouraged to use caution and follow safety protocol when choosing to attend an event as Hurricane Ian approaches. These events are accurate as of the newsletter's writing, please check with the event organizer for the most recent status update.

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Beer Release: Ravencliff Falls at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (All Day)
• Morning INfluence with Woodstock Fire Department: hear about the department's impact in Woodstock. Please RSVP online, breakfast will be provided to the networking event at the Woodstock Fire Department, 225 Arnold Mill Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
• Ribbon Cutting - Ridgewalk Chiropractic & Massage: at 1000 Woodstock Parkway, Suite 160. (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
• Feed the Homeless: meet up at The Factory Church, 9872 Main Street to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to feed the homeless downtown. Everyone that would like to can head back to the church at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday to take the sandwiches downtown to The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. (6:30 p.m.)
• TaRanda performing with the Brooklyn Tab Singers: with the Woodstock Baptist Choir at the First Baptist Church of Woodstock, 11905 Highway 92. (7 p.m.)
• Rosskie the DJay: on the rooftop at Pure Taqueria, 405 Chambers Street. (7 - 11 p.m.)
• Justin Monday Live Music, Electric Violin: on the Rootstock ROOFTOP, 8558 Main Street. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
• Sunday in the Park with George: at the Event Green downtown, will be moved to Woodstock Arts Theatre at 8534 Main Street if it rains. (7:30 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Walking Club - every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Fit Over 50 - every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion, 223 Arnold Mill Road. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Lyle Bufkin (12 - 3 p.m.)
  • Scott Sean White (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Mother Legacy (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Legends of Rock Tribute - AC/DC, Tesla, Metallica, Van Halen (7 p.m.)
  • After School Special - 90's & Early 2000's Alt-Pop-Rock Cover Band (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Reminder: Cherokee Recreation & Parks has several classes and leagues starting up next week. The deadline to register is coming up very soon, head over to their website to see their offerings. Cherokee Youth Basketball registration ends today and youth and adult tennis classes and Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Leisure Spectrum are both starting next week. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Home prices are going down a bit, yay! Check out 5 of the latest homes for sale in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Would you like a new pet? Does your family pet want a sibling? Take a look at the latest pets available for adoption in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Down Town Woodstock: "Fall Into Your Next Career! Career Club This Friday (9/30) at 10 a.m. on ZOOM! Be Real With God! Ministries has joined forces with Apex Christian Singles to provide the resources of their Career Club Networking Group every Friday." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bradshaw P: "Please be aware of a new publishing clearinghouse scam going around. They give you a check for a few thousand dollars and give very clear instructions on how to go about your "winnings" it was sent FedEx overnight." (Nextdoor)

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