🌱 Taste Of Woodstock Happening Thursday + Touch-A-Truck On Saturday

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• Taste of Woodstock 2023 is here.
• Metropolitan Transportation Plan survey.
• Touch-A-Truck is this weekend.

But first, today's weather: A thunderstorm around in the evening. High: 88 Low: 66.

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

1. Taste of Woodstock is here! This Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m., the Event Green downtown will be the spot to check out some of the best food and drink Woodstock has to offer. You can purchase tasting tickets at the Woodstock Visitors Center now or at the event itself, cash is not accepted for tastings. After you've tasted your way through the participating eateries, you can vote for your favorites. There are more than 20 restaurants signed up, including Rootstock, Taqueria Tsunami, Susto's Taco Bar and Reel Seafood, the full listing and further detail can be seen at the link. (Taste of Woodstock)
2. If you'd like to take part in a survey regarding the planned update of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, you can do so on the official Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) website here. Our survey responses will help in the planning of ways to reduce carbon emissions, widen our options of transportation and "enhance our quality of life." You can also read about the plan and update and also ways to get involved locally. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and covers many topics, such as housing, education, crime, transportation technology and the environment. (Cherokee County via Facebook)
3. This Saturday is the Touch-A-Truck event at Cherokee Veterans Park. The annual event features all sorts of official vehicles, including a firetruck, helicopter, police car and more. The whole family will love the games, music, food and activities, and there's a sensory-friendly time scheduled from 9:30 to 10 a.m. You can read more about the event at the link. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Tuesday, September 12

• Storytime at the Park: For children of all ages with an accompanying adult, enjoy stories, music and more on the Event Green downtown, compliments of the Woodstock and Rose Creek libraries. Bring a blanket and a snack if you'd like, the Event Green is located at 111 Elm St. (11 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Ready, Set, Code! for Kids: For ages 6 and up, learn basic coding with Scratch. All children must be accompanied by an adult, the class is at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (4 - 5:30 p.m.)
• RPG Night: New players are welcome, please make a reservation on the arcade's Meetup page to ensure your spot. The admission fee includes unlimited gaming until midnight, The Blue Ghost Arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 11 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
  • Undiscovered Artist Showcase - A Monthly Spotlight on 6-8 Rising Musicians (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Sequoyah Regional Library System is holding a Story and Roll event today from 10 a.m. to noon at J.B. Owens Park, and the special story time will be all about trucks, trains and transportation. After the story time, there will be a scavenger hunt for the kids and a Pop-up Library, where you can return books, borrow new books or get a new library card. The park address is 2749 Hickory Road in Canton. (Sequoyah Regional Library System Calendar)

Here are some events coming up this week that require a ticket purchase or registration in advance, be sure to check the venues' official calendars for their full schedules.

• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main St.
  • Thursday: Laugh-Lines & Stretch-Marks - Comedy for Women, Moms and Couples! (8 p.m.)
  • Friday: Rollin' on the River - Tina Turner Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: 80HD - New Wave Band (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Molly Hatchet - With Opener, Them Mixon Boys (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: RockForce - A Tribute to the Iconic Rock of the 90s & 00s (10 p.m.)
  • Sunday: I'll Fly Away - An Evening with Gospel Music Legend, Buddy Greene & Friends (6 p.m.)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main St.
  
  • Wednesday: Prohibition Cocktail Dinner - Four-course pairing dinner with prohibition-era cocktails (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Jacob Johnson Listening Room Session (6 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St.
  
  • Thursday: Fragrant Flames + Vino Vibes with Bode + Ev (6 - 8 p.m.)
  • Friday: Maker Bar - Bode + Ev (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Make & Munch Boo Brunch with Sylvia Draws (10 a.m. - noon)
  • Saturday: Flowers & Flames with The Pop Up Poppy and Cherokee Rose Candle Co. (3 - 4:30 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 400
  
  • Saturday: Summer Chill Out Wine Tasting (5 - 8 p.m.)
• IN WDSTK - Open to non-members
  • Thursday: YPOW AM - Join the Young Professionals of Woodstock for coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7 - 8:30 a.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  
  • Thursday: Big Stage Yoga (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: AMPED in the Park with Pure Barre (9 - 10 a.m.)
  • Saturday: Essential Gardening - Apple History (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  • Thursday: Medicare 101 - You can register here for the educational session at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Adult Art Night - Paint a maple leaf at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. Registration is here. (6 - 7:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Beau the Reading Dog - Register here for your child to read to Beau at the Woodstock Library. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  
  • Friday: The Lasting Laugh! Hosted by Jessica It's All Good (7:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Creative Corner - Frida Kahlo Headbands (10:30 a.m.)
  • Saturday: Latin Dance Night (6 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs - Most classes and events are held at the William G. Long Senior Center (WGLSC), 223 Arnold Mill Road
  • Tuesday: Woodcarving Club, Book Club, Painters' Club
  • Wednesday: Walking Club, Fit over 50
  • Thursday: Line Dancing, Adult Coloring Club, Nimble Fingers Sewing Club
  • Friday: Fit over 50

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Nina Lightcap

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