🌱 Sunset Symphony This Weekend + National Night Out In October

Hello again, everybody! It's Friday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community, including news about:

• Sunset Symphony this weekend.
• Autumn festivities at The Outlet Shoppes.
• National Night Out is planned for October.

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Now, today's weather: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 81 Low: 57.

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

1. The annual Sunset Symphony is happening this Sunday night at the amphitheater downtown, and we'll be hearing music from stage and screen at the free performance. Bring a chair, sit back and relax to music played by The Cobb New Horizons Band, the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The program lists modern music from "Beauty and The Beast," "Coco" and "Encanto" and favorites from the silver screen of yesteryear like "The Sound of Music." The Cobb New Horizons Band consists of senior adult musicians that travel throughout the area for performances, you can read more about the band's background and view the program for Sunday's performance at the link. (Woodstock Parks and Recreation)
2. The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta are holding some super fun activities this fall, and it all starts at 8 a.m. this Saturday with a REV Cruise-in Car Show. You'll get to see hundreds of vehicles, including classic, sports and exotic cars, thanks to The Car Community Connection. Next Friday, Oktoberfest comes to the shops from 4 to 7 p.m. with a traditional German Band, Bavarian greeters, stilt walkers, games, beer (of course) and more. Check th elink to see the full list of activities planned, there'll be another car show, trick-or-treating, dog adoptions and so much more. The center is located at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. The Woodstock Police Department has released details on the 2023 National Night Out, this year planned for Tuesday, Oct. 3. The event will be held on The Green downtown and is designed to help bring awareness to anti-crime and drug prevention efforts and to help strengthen the partnership between citizens and public safety agencies. The event will feature demonstrations, bounce houses, public safety equipment on display and activities for children and adults alike. Also participating are the GBI, DEA, Georgia State Patrol, Cherokee Sheriff's Office, E 9-1-1 and many more agencies. The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. (Woodstock Police via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Friday, September 22

• Maker Bar - Bode + Ev: Drop in anytime during the event to create your own custom candle and label with Bode + Ev at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St. You can reserve a spot at the link. (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• Dark Star Brothers: Enjoy some live music with your drinks tonight at Woodstock Beer Market, 240 Chambers St. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Classic Goth Night: Head back to the days of new wave and industrial music at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Zion & The Mojo Kingz: The music is live tonight at Maxwell's Cigar Bar, 150 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Will Tipton (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Rae & The Ragdolls (8 - 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • No Diggity - 90s R&B, Hip Hop & Pop Tribute (9:55 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Did you know that The Sweet Read in Downtown Woodstock carries foreign language books? They do, and among other languages, the shop has a collection of fiction, non-fiction and children's books in Dutch. If you don't see what you're looking for, just ask, not everything is shelved. (The Sweet Read via Facebook)
• Looking for a furry new buddy? Take a peek at these new dogs, cats and other fluffy ones available for adoption in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
• The Woodstock Fire Department is holding an open house on Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Station 14. There will be live extraction demonstrations, music, firefighter drills, station tours, free lunch and bounce houses and much more. The station is located at 225 Arnold Mill Road. (Woodstock Fire Department via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

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