🌱 Summer Concert Series News + Woodstock PD Event + Kids Love Skating

Hey, everybody! It's Monday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including news about:

• The Woodstock Summer Concert Series is back in May.
• The Woodstock Police are holding a hiring event.
• Bring the kids out for a skate this Friday.

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

1. The Woodstock Summer Concert Series will be back at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater in May! The first of the free concerts is scheduled for May 13 with Craig Morgan and Leah Belle Faser and the last concert is on September 9 with Drivin N Cryin. For anyone that hasn't attended or driven by during one of the concerts, please keep in mind that the amphitheater fills quickly. You can put individual chairs out to stake your claim any time after 6 a.m. on the day before the concert, but use caution when choosing your spot - chairs that block production and concession load-in areas will be moved. Head to the official website for everything you need to know about the concert series, including the full schedule, what you can and can't bring into the park, places to park and much more. (Spring Towne Hall News and Woodstock Concert Series)
2. The Woodstock Police Department is holding a hiring event on April 22. At the event, you'll be able to learn about the Woodstock PD from some of the city's finest, take a tour of the police department, housed inside City Hall, ride along with an officer, fill out your application and interview. Whether you're new to law enforcement or are a certified officer, there are spots for you in the department. The hiring event will be held at 12453 Highway 92, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. If you'd like to learn more, you can visit the website here or email Officer T. King at tking@woodstockga.gov. (Woodstock PD via Facebook)
3. If you and your kids love skating, there are some great events coming up at Hot Wheels Skate Center for families with children. The April Stroll and Roll is coming up on April 14 at 10 a.m. and it's for kids ages 5 and under. Admission includes a dance party, time on the playground and a craft. Ride-along toys are allowed, but pedal bikes and motorized vehicles are not. The skate center's next Homeschool Skate will be on April 14 at noon, and admission includes either the playground or skating. Hot Wheels Skate Center is located at 228 Farm Ridge Drive NE. (Hot Wheels Skate Center via Facebook)
4. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is looking for a red and black 2012 Honda CBR 250 motorcycle. The bike was reported missing from Rope Mill Road in Woodstock sometime between April 4 and April 9 and is now officially listed as stolen with the Georgia Crime Information Center and National Crime Information Center (GCIC/NCIC). The motorcycle's Georgia tag is WZA 718. If you have any information, please call the Sheriff's Office at 678-493-4200 or 9-1-1. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Community Yoga: the free class is open to all fitness levels and takes place every Monday morning and Tuesday evening. Please bring your own mat. You can sign up at the link for the class at The WREC, 7545 Main Street, Building 200. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• Baby Lap-Sit Storytime: for babies 18 months and younger, songs, rhymes, books and playtime. Children must be accompanied by an adult to the storytime at the R.T. Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Homeschool Meet Up: for homeschool kids of all ages, learn and interact with other homeschool families in the area. Enjoy a story time, a group meeting and age-appropriate breakout sessions at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.)
• Adult Eclectic Book Club: meet to discuss "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Shut Up & Write! Cherokee County / Woodstock: join the Meetup group for an hour of writing, surrounded by writers. Quick introductions at 6 p.m., writing starts at 6:15, and when the end of the session comes at 7:15, you can hang around to chat, keep on writing or you can head out. See the link for more details on the group meeting at Panera Bread, 2625 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Hot Vinyasa: all levels are welcome, though some prior experience is helpful to the class held at Ember Hot Yoga, 330 Chambers Street. (6:30 - 7:45 p.m.)
• Trivia Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: every Monday at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main Street. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: the top three teams win cash prizes, every Monday at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (7:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
• Pixar Trivia: The Blue Ghost Arcade is holding a special trivia night tonight with questions all about the wonderful Pixar universe. You can play alone or with a team, the top three winners will go home with prizes. The admission fee includes unlimited gaming until midnight, and the arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Walking Club - every Monday and Wednesday at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Beginner Bridge Instruction - every Monday in the WGLSC Multi-Purpose & Meeting Room. (9 - 10 a.m.)
  • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Adult Coloring Club - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.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.)

From my notebook:

• Due to the holiday, the upcoming events section will be delayed. Keep watch for a listing of the city's great upcoming events in tomorrow's newsletter!
• The Reeves House is coming back from the holiday weekend with brand new hours. The new hours for the Reeves House Visual Arts Center are Sunday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Reeves House via Facebook)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks posted pictures of the Some Bunny Special baskets that the fine residents of Cherokee County donated for local children in need, and it's truly amazing! Almost 550 filled Easter Baskets came in, easily bypassing their goal of 200. The program is in its 11th year, I bet next year we can beat the goal again! You can see the pictures at the link. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• The Rotary Club of Woodstock is holding a fundraising gala on April 13 to benefit the organization. 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, with nice items like a "mountain retreat getaway," a spa day, the use of an in-home chef for an evening and more. If you'd like to attend, you can grab your tickets at the link. (Rootstock)
• The next Parent's Night Out at the Cherokee Aquatic Center is Friday, April 14. You can drop off the kids from 5:15 - 10 p.m., and while you are out and about, the kids will be enjoying a swim, dinner, crafts, games and a movie. You can read more about the event and register at the link, registration closes on Thursday at 5 p.m. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• We are a mere 12 days away from Farm. Fresh. Market. season. The market be open on April 22 and every following Saturday until December 30, from 8:30 - noon. Head downtown next weekend for the best place to find locally grown and created products. The market will be open every Saturday on Market Street until December 31. (Spring Towne Hall News)
• Are you looking for somewhere else to call home? Maybe you've added a family member, maybe the kids went off to college or maybe you just want an upgrade. No matter the reason, take time to check out the 5 latest homes to hit the Woodstock-Towne Lake area market. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• Cherokee County Animal Shelter: "#NationalUnicornDAY #ShelterUnicorns do come along and the only way to catch one is to visit us often!! See our available pets anytime: https://www.adoptapet.com/shel..." (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)

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