🌱 Scarecrow Invasion Registration + Citizens' Public Safety Academy

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First, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: A thunderstorm around in the evening. High: 89 Low: 72.
• Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 73.

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

1. Thursday, September 1, registration opens for the Woodstock Scarecrow Invasion. As in past years, there will likely be a line formed down Main Street by the time the Visitors Center opens at 10 a.m. Plan to head over there early to make sure you get a spot for your scarecrow. You are required to register in person for one of the 220 spots available this year. Check out Woodstock's Facebook page for more information. (City of Woodstock via Facebook)
2. The deadline to apply for the Citizens' Public Safety Academy is September 6. Applications must be delivered to the Woodstock Police Department in person, so this week is a good time to get those applications ready to go. There are a few qualifications. You must be 19 years or older. Live, work or have an expressed interest in Woodstock. Have no felonies on your record and have no criminal misdemeanor convictions within one year of the application. The application and class schedule can be found online, and classes start on September 8. (Woodstock GA Website)
3. "Trail Story: The Hike," the project created by the Sequoyah Regional Library System and Woodstock Parks and Recreation, is ending on August 31. As you take a walk down Rubes Creek Trail, you can find signs along the way with QR codes. When you scan those codes with your phone, it will bring up book review questions about the book "The Hike," by Alison Farrell. This weekend will be the last weekend to enjoy this project. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
4. A picture taken at a Cherokee County school board meeting was used without permission in a television ad for the New Jersey Education Association, admonishing "extremist" parents in New Jersey. The picture had been changed from color to grey tones and was shown with captions over the picture, including one that read "Some NJ schools under siege." The picture is actually from a discussion about critical race theory in which the man pictured was speaking in support of county parents. (Yahoo!)

This weekend in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Saturday, August 27

• "Fantasy Football Draft Weekend," reserve a table by calling 770-783-2799. - The Daily Draft, 8594 Main Street (all day)
• Farm. Fresh. Market. will be downtown until noon. - Market Street (8:30 a.m.)
• "Themed Adult Book Club" - Woodstock Public Library (10:30 a.m.)
• "Table Top Game Day with New Realm Brewing!" The $15 admission fee includes unlimited access to all board games, arcade machines, pinball and console games until closing time. - Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway (1 p.m.)
• "Triumphant Quartet Celebrates 20 Years" - Grace Community Church, 7770 Hickory Flat Highway (2 p.m.)
• "Catherine McKenzie in conversation with Emily Carpenter, in-person" - FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138 (2 p.m.)
• Bianca Marais, author of "The Witches of Moonshyne Manor", appearing in person. - FoxTale Book Shoppe (4 p.m.)
• "Artisan Wine Tasting," enjoy mingling, shopping, dancing and more. - The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400 (5 p.m.)
• DJ Worldclass on the rooftop - Pure Taqueria, 405 Chambers Street (7 p.m.)
• "Cry It Out" - Woodstock Arts Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
• "Croce Plays Croce," as part of the Lantern Series. Tickets and venue information can be found online. (7:30 p.m.)
• "Kurt Lee Wheeler & The Lathemtown Poets Society Trio," tickets are available online. - The Listening Room at Rootstock (8 p.m.)
• "Rock Espanol & Karaoke" - Agave Azul, 915 Ridgewalk Parkway (10 p.m.)
• "Classic Goth Night," $15 entry fee. - Blue Ghost Arcade (10 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Mason Parker (11 a.m.)
  • Jeannie Caryn (2 p.m.)
  • Anna Shinholster (5 p.m.)
  • Stratton James Trio (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • "Reckless: The Ultimate Bryan Adams Tribute," tickets are available online (7 p.m.)
  • "Wicked Serenity - Tribute to Godsmack," tickets are available online (10 p.m.)

Sunday, August 28

• "Rich Gunderlock Saxy Jazz Brunch" - The ROOFTOP at Rootstock (noon)
• Mary Katherine Backstrom, author of "Crazy Joy," appearing in person. - FoxTale Book Shoppe (2 p.m.)
• "Cry It Out" - Woodstock Arts Theatre (2:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill patio stage:
  • Mason Embers (noon)
  • Stratton James (3 p.m.)
  • Greg Shaddix & Friends (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Woodstock Police Department has welcomed new officer Paul Bennett to the department. Welcome! (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
• If you're looking for a new pet, make sure to check out the adoption event at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter today. Please scan the QR code on the front door of the shelter to enter the "virtual line." Check the website for more information. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter)
• Can you believe it?! The first break of this school year is already coming up on September 19 - 23. Cherokee County has a slightly different school calendar than some other nearby counties. If you have a student here, check out the calendar online to see our county's dates. (CCSD)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Downtown Woodstock: "I am the shop owner at Wags & Wiggles Pet Boutique at 176 Towne Lake Parkway. We wanted to everyone know that we have availability for Friday, 8/26 for grooming! We also have appointments early next week🎉. Call us at 770-726-9663." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Eagle Watch: "Troop 994 is selling Pine straw (long needle) $4. - 50 per bale. Boyscouts will deliver for FREE if you are 10 miles away from Rose Creek Library and if you order 10 or more! Text me your name if interested. 9733273289!" (Nextdoor)

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