🌱 Scarecrow Registration Again Today + Vendors And Sponsors Needed

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• Scarecrow Invasion registration.
• Vendors and sponsors needed.
• Canton's Riverfest this month.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and hot. High: 93 Low: 69.

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

1. If you couldn't make it out at the break of dawn yesterday to register for the Scarecrow Invasion at the Woodstock Visitors Center, you have another chance this morning. According to the official Downtown Woodstock Facebook page, after 200 spots were reserved yesterday morning, there were about 70 leftover. Registration will open back up today at 10 a.m., but as with the original sign-up event, the line will likely start forming much earlier. You can read more on the Visit Woodstock website here, the Visitors Center is located at 8588 Main St. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
2. There's always something going on in our area, and many of the official offerings come by way of Cherokee Recreation & Parks. If you have a business and are looking for chances to showcase your goods or services, the department has put the call out for event vendors and sponsors. Events coming up soon include the Touch-A-Truck on Sept. 16, Unwind Wednesday on Sept. 27 and Paws in the Pool on Oct. 1. There are opportunities throughout the year, for more information, head to the website here or reach out to jshallman@cherokeega.com. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
3. The 39th Annual Riverfest is coming up on Sept. 23 and 24 at Etowah River Park in Canton. The annual event draws huge crowds and features arts and crafts vendors, music, food and treat trucks and a kids' area with games, bouncy houses, a petting zoo, a miniature train ride and more. There's always plenty of shade under the tents, where you can eat and watch the musical performances and it's a great time to pick up unique gifts for loved ones. (Service League of Cherokee County)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Wednesday, September 6

• Family Storytime: For children of all ages with an accompanying adult, enjoy stories, singing, dancing, fingerplays and more at the Rose Creek Library, at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, and the Woodstock Library, at 7735 Main St. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• "NFL Blitz" League: Tonight marks the beginning of the league at The Blue Ghost Arcade, located at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. The series meets every Wednesday and includes prizes for the season champions, you can read more at the link. (7 p.m.)
• Trivia Night: Join your friends and neighbors at Reformation Brewery tonight for trivia with Lights Up! Entertainment. There are prizes for the top-three winners, the brewery address is 105 Elm St. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: Grab a bite from the Cousins Maine Lobster food truck and play some music bingo tonight 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.)
• 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
  • Songwriters & Storytellers, A Night of Songwriters in the Round - Featuring Canon Tyler, Greg Henderson, Jesse Landers, Nick Watson and Greg Shaddix (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The last concert in the Woodstock Summer Concert Series is coming up this Saturday, when we'll see Drivin N Cryin with opener Angie Lynn Carter. Don't forget, chair placement for the free concert begins Friday at 6 a.m. (Woodstock Concert Series)
• If you'd like to attend the Woodstock Arts Casino Night this Friday, be sure to grab your tickets while they last. The fundraising event will benefit Woodstock Arts, and you can expect blackjack, roulette and craps tables, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Get your tickets and learn more at the link. (Woodstock Arts)
• For the singer in all of us, Reformation Brewery hosts Karaoke Night every second Friday. It's your time to shine this Friday at 8 p.m., the brewery is located at 105 Elm St. (Reformation Brewery)
• Hot Wheels Skate Center has a bit of something for everyone, and this week toddlers, homeschoolers and adults have special skate times. On Friday, Toddler Time starts at 10 a.m. and Home School Skate starts at noon. Saturday is Adult Skate Night, and the grownup fun starts at 9 p.m. (Hot Wheels Skate Center via Facebook)
• Adoptions are free through Sept. 8 at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter! Your new pet will come home with their spay or neuter, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative and microchip done. You can see available pets here. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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