🌱 Student Art Show Downtown + Two Men Wanted For Violating Registry

Welcome back, Woodstock-Towne Lake. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news about...

• A CCSD art show down on The Green.
• An arrest was made in a series of car break-ins.
• Two men sought for violation of the sex offender registry.

But first, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 69 Low: 57.

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

1. An art show is coming to Downtown Woodstock featuring elementary, middle and high schoolers from the Cherokee County School District. On April 28 - 30, the art will be displayed both in a tent behind the Reeves House and on The Green, and it's free to see. This is the district's first foray into the downtown area for an art show, and it's bound to be as wonderful as the kids of our district are. If you'd like to view the art, the hours will be 6 - 9 p.m. on April 28, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. on April 29 and 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on April 30. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. A Canton man has been arrested and is being housed at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center, charged with breaking into cars around the area. James Norton is suspected of breaking into several vehicles on March 30 at Bill Holt Mitsubishi on Marietta Highway , again the next day around River Walk Court and another at Publix at Laurel Canyon on April 3. Detectives were able to identify the alleged perpetrator when surveillance videos at the car dealership and around Canton captured his motorcycle. (Atlanta News First)
3. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is looking for two men wanted for violation of the Georgia Sex Offender Registry. Christopher Shane Lawrence, born in 1970, is described as a white male, 5-foot-8 and 206 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. The picture on the registry, however, shows him as balding with grey hair. Brent Allen Hildebrandt, born in 1971, is described as a white male, 5-foot-11 and 275 pounds with grey hair and hazel eyes. Lawrence is listed as an absconder on the registry. If you have any information on their locations, please call 9-1-1. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• YPOW AM: open to non-members, join the Young Professionals of Woodstock every Thursday morning for coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
• +55 Trail Walkers: head out to socialize and get some exercise every Tuesday and Thursday, the walking will alternate between the Noonday Creek, Rubes Creek, Towne Lake Pass and Trestle Rock trails. The group is for those 55 and up that can walk a minimum of one mile on a paved trail. Today, the meetup spot will be the Trestle Rock Trail in Olde Rope Mill Park, 690 Olde Rope Mill Park Road. (9 - 10 a.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• Throw and Grow, DIY Adult Seed Bombs: for ages 14 and up, learn about the library and create a seed bomb. You can register here for the event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
• Rock Wall Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to climb. (3 - 8 p.m.)
• Cherokee County Library Board Meeting: the meeting is open to the public, and there may be time for public comment at the end of the meeting at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (4 - 5 p.m.)
• Kids Self Defense and Bully Awareness Seminar: Bowen's Tiger Rock Martial Arts is holding a free seminar today, open to all, to help kids of all ages with their safety, self-defense and bully awareness. For more information on the event, please see the link, or you can call or text 770-516-4883. You can register for the evening here, the martial arts center is located at 1025 Rose Creek Drive. (5 - 8 p.m.)
• Adult Art Night: for adults of all skill levels, paint a cherry blossom tree. All materials will be provided, you can register here for the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• emPOWer @ The Hope Center: join IN WDSTK for a Young Professionals networking event. An RSVP is required, but the event is open to non-members and will be held at The Hope Center, 295 Molly Lane, Suite 120. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• SKILLS, Gun Safety: instructed by an officer from the Woodstock Police Department. Learn the essentials of gun safety, including how to store your guns, where to go for training and how and where you can carry your weapon. Participants will earn a certificate once the class is done, please do not bring your firearm to the class being held at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion, 223 Arnold Mill Road. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Tie-in Talk, The Dawn of Microscopic Imagery and its Influence on Art: hear from Lindsay Lutes with Woodstock Arts about capturing microscopic images without a camera and the correlation between art, science, medicine and the birth of the microscope. The event is free and will be held in the Gallery or on the Front Porch of the Reeves House (weather depending) at 734 Reeves Street. Please RSVP at the link. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Rotary Club of Woodstock Fundraising Gala: proceeds will benefit the organization, and the evening will include a 3-course wine pairing meal, live music from The Trouble Tones and stories about the role and impact the Rotary Club has had on our community. There will also be a silent auction running during the event. (6:30 - 9 p.m.)
• Team Trivia: every Thursday at Sidelines Grille - Hickory Flat, 6199 Hickory Flat Highway in Canton. (7 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: The Daily Draft will be holding on-demand music bingo every Thursday in April, they're located at 8594 Main Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: double-elimination tournament with prizes for the top three winners, the entry fee includes access to all arcade, pinball and board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: every Thursday, the top three teams win cash at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Nimble Fingers Sewing Club - for all skill levels, learn to knit, crochet or cross-stitch every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
  • Adult Coloring Club - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
  • Duplicate Bridge - every Thursday in the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room. (12:30 - 3:30 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Canon Tyler (5:30 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Dale Jones "I'm Not Well" Comedy Tour - with Special Guest Jodi White (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Cherokee Aquatic Center is now booking for group rentals for the Oasis this summer. My family held a party there one year, it was so much fun! If you'd like more information, please reach out to Kendall Gianfala at kogianfala@cherokeega.com (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• If you're looking for a job in the school system, the Cherokee County School District (CCSD) is holding a job fair on April 26. They are looking for paraprofessionals, bus drivers and school nutrition workers. There will be CCSD representatives attending to discuss certifications, requirements and salary. The job fair will be held at 1020 Keeter Road in Canton. (CCSD via Facebook)
• If you're ready to take the next step in finding your new home, take a look at some available homes in the area. Here are three open houses in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Special pop up shop event at Dress Up this Saturday, April 15, 11am-3pm. See the image for all the event details. @dressupwoodstock" (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Heritage Walk: "I am getting rid of the rest of my Yardsale stuff which is a lot of stuff. Having a big yard sale Wednesday and Friday as weather permits. All must go. Come and see. We take all reasonable offers. Nextdoor to 4829 Hwy 92, Acworth 30102" (Nextdoor)

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