🌱 Share Your Ideas For New Park + Events Effected By Predicted Storms

Good morning, everybody. Nina here with your fresh copy of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter, full of all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• The county wants our ideas for a new park.
• A few weekend events have been postponed.
• Special visitors at Farm. Fresh. Market. today.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A heavy thunderstorm in the evening. High: 78 Low: 62.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 62.

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

1. If you would like to have a hand in the creation of the future Hickory Flat Area Park, you can do that through a survey the county set up to collect our feedback. The county not only wants to hear our thoughts on the park, they have offered transparency through the official Hickory Flat Area Park Master Plan website. According to the project timeline, the site assessment has been completed for the 40-acre property, the public input meeting was held last week, and now, the county has presented us a survey to find out what facilities we would like to see in the park. You can complete the survey and watch the project timeline move forward here, we have until June 15. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
2. The Alternative Baseball Organization's baseball game scheduled for today has been postponed due to the possibility of storms in the area. No further details have been posted at this time about a future date. I'll update the listing here once the event date is released, it's going to be such a fun day, be sure not to miss it. Members of the Cherokee Sheriff's Office will be participating in the baseball game in support of teens and adults with disabilities. The free game will also include local leaders and celebrities in the 7-inning exhibition game. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
3. Aside from offering some of the best crafts, foods, drinks and treats around, today's Farm. Fresh. Market. will feature some very special guests. My Reptile Guys are bringing some reptiles for us to get up close and personal and pose with, and several cast members from the Woodstock Arts production of "A Year with Frog and Toad" will be on hand for a "hello and how's your day." The Reptile Petting Zoo will be around from 10 a.m. - noon. (Woodstock Arts and Woodstock Farmers Market via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Today

• Farm. Fresh. Market. - Head downtown to Market Street for a great place to find locally grown and created products. (8:30 a.m. - noon)
• AMPED in the Park with Burn Boot Camp: The Amphitheater downtown will be the place for a fun workout this weekend, the free class is for all fitness levels. (9 - 10 a.m.)
• Beau the Reading Dog: For children 6 and up. Sign up here for a 15-minute spot for your child to read to Beau the Reading Dog at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• Creative Corner - Paper Engineering: For teens and adults, explore the "Off the Wall" exhibit and then make your own 3-D art using paper. All materials will be provided, the event will be held at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, at 734 Reeves St. (10:30 a.m.)
• Storytime Live! - The themed event will feature the Princess Leia character reading a story and taking photos with your little ones on The Park at City Center Gazebo, 101 Arnold Mill Road. (11 a.m.)
• Veteran Block Party: Semper Fi Bar & Grille, at 9770 Main Street, is hosting an all-day party with food, games, a veteran-owned business market and a veteran honor ceremony. Veterans eat free, the ceremony starts at 6 p.m. (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
• Dungeon & Dragons: The monthly, recurring D & D campaign is for all ages and will be held at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. You can register here, but please note, the program may be too advanced for the younger set. (2 - 5 p.m.)
• Trevor Startt: Head up to the rooftop for live music at PURE Taqueria, 405 Chambers Street. (4 - 8 p.m.)
• Zen Crawl, Singing Bowl Performance & Wine Tasting: Enjoy a performance by Yuli Arts at 4 p.m. at Star Stuff, 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 300, followed by an Artisan Wine Tasting next door at The Gifted Ferret in Unit 400. (5 - 7 p.m.)
• The Lasting Laugh: For ages 12 and up, clean comedy hosted by Jessica It's All Good at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• Sons of Serendip: The group is playing as part of the Lantern Series on the Event Green downtown. The musical sound is described as "classical pop," you can check out the music here. (7:30 p.m.)
• WILKES: Catch the music tonight in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• Board Game Night: A great event for groups, have a fun evening playing board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Cason Watson (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Levi Ransom (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • TasteBud (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Steven Brooks Band (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  
  • Pandora's Box - Aerosmith Tribute (7 p.m. and 9:55 p.m.)

Tomorrow

• Kassis Jazz Brunch: Enjoy the live jazz during brunch at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
• Sunday Stitch Session: Hosted by Noora of Finnished Knits, the session will allow you to do your knitting, stitching, crocheting, cross stitching, embroidery or any other sort of related work in a social setting. The afternoon is for all skill levels and will take place at the Reeves House, 734 Reeves Street. Bring along your current piece, supplies will not be provided. (2 - 4:30 p.m.)
• Screen on the Green - "Big Hero": The movie will be showing on the screen on the Event Green downtown. Bring along folding chairs or blankets to get nice and comfy. (3 p.m.)
• Chess Club: For all ages and skill levels, The Blue Ghost Arcade's Chess Club will meet every other Sunday. Chess boards are available to use, but if you have your own board, you can bring it in if you'd like. The arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (4 - 6 p.m.)
• David Ferguson: The artist will be playing live on the rooftop at PURE Taqueria, 405 Chambers Street. (4 - 8 p.m.)
• Singer Songwriter Night: Every Sunday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Hwy. 92, Suite 156. If you're interested in playing, please reach out to the restaurant via email at gustonssingersongwriter@gmail.com (6 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts Video Game Tournament - Wii Sports: There is a $10 entry fee if you'd like to play, you can save your spot at the link. Spectators are free. The event will be on The Green downtown, at 113 Elm St., so be sure to bring a folding chair. The winner will get a $25 gift card for GameStop. (6 p.m.)
• Hand Up Stand Up Comedy Night: Enjoy a night of comedy in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Ansley Fain (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
  • Hunter Blalock (2 - 5 p.m.)
  • Greg & Spenser (5 - 8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Travis LeDoyt - A Tribute to the King (Elvis) (2 p.m. and 5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Hello neighbors! Starting this coming week, the newsletter will no longer be sent out on Monday mornings. Expect the usual weekly event look ahead on Tuesday mornings going forward. Have a great weekend, everyone!
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation's "Discovering Disc Golf" class scheduled for this Sunday at 2 p.m. has been postponed. The new date hasn't been listed yet, but once it has been updated, I'll let you know. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding its regular Saturday adoption event today. The available animals can be seen online here. Please follow the instructions found at the link for getting into the "virtual line." Adoption hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and the shelter is located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Don't forget to sign up for the Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, May 23. The drive will be held in the Cherokee Sheriff's Office - Hickory Flat Community Room, located at 7675 Vaughn Road in Canton. Everyone that donates will receive an exclusive Red Cross beach towel, while supplies last. You can schedule an appointment online here, use the code "CSOHICKORY" to find the drive. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS to save your spot. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The last day of school for Cherokee County School District students is this Thursday, May 25. If you haven't already signed your kids up for camp, they have put out a nice list of options, you can find it on the CCSD website here. (CCSD via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Village at Cobblestone: "Come join us at the Village at Cobblestones this Saturday for our community garage sale. Happening from 8a-2p Sat." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

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