🌱 Traffic Alerts This Week + The Artists Speak + Jazz Night On Friday

Hello, neighbors! It's Tuesday in Woodstock-Towne Lake and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Hope you all have a great day. In today's newsletter, we'll cover these stories and more:

• Traffic alerts for this week.
• Hear from the artists at Woodstock Arts.
• Jazz Night this Friday at the Reeves House.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 94 Low: 67.

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

1. A few traffic alerts came in yesterday from the Cherokee Sheriff's Office (CSO), and we've been advised to avoid Sugar Pike Road and the intersection of Lower Union Hill Road at Union Hill Road. Sugar Pike Road is closed in both directions at the Gantt Road and Landsdowne Drive intersections while utility lines are replaced due to storm damage. Down the road a bit, there's paving work going on at the intersection of Lower Union Hill Road and Union Hill Road. The work there has an Aug. 1 completion date, and the CSO suggests taking East Cherokee Drive as an alternate route in the meantime. (CSO via Facebook)
2. Cherokee County Public Works has announced that starting today, East Cherokee Drive will be closed between Ball Ground Highway and Cumming Highway while railroad crossing repairs are made. Local traffic will be allowed, though the road will be shut down at the crossing. The detours are marked, and there's a map of those routes at the link. The rail work is expected to be finished up on Friday, if you have any questions, please call Cherokee County Public Works at 770-345-5842. (CSO via Facebook)
3. If you've ever wondered about the creation and inspiration behind the art on display in the Reeves House Gallery, Woodstock Arts is holding an "Artist Talk" evening this week. At the free event on Thursday, artists Chris May, Maxine Hess and Chase King will be discussing the current "All the Fixin's" exhibit and their pieces within. The evening will start at 6:30 p.m., and the Reeves House is located at 734 Reeves St. (Woodstock Arts)
4. The sound of Jazz Night at the Reeves House will drift through the downtown area this Friday, and the evening is free for all. Truly a summer evening well spent, have a seat at one of the tables or bring your own chairs, the music will sound from the back porch beginning at 6 p.m. The night is rain or shine, but there is a tent to use during inclement weather. The outdoor bar will have charcuterie boards, wine and beer available for purchase and there are coffee, drinks and snacks inside. (Woodstock Arts)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Tuesday, July 25

• Family Storytime: For all ages with an accompanying adult. The kids will love the stories, singing, dancing, fingerplays and crafts at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Dungeon Explorers Roleplaying Adventure: For those in grades 3 and up with an accompanying adult. A simplified Dungeons and Dragons adventure with pre-generated characters, supplies and snacks will be provided. Please register here for the event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5 - 6 p.m.)
• Woodstock Ukulele Players: For all ages and skill levels, from basic to expert. Local ukulelists, this group's for you. Have fun and practice with others tonight at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (5:45 - 7:45 p.m.)
• Mario Kart Tournament: All ages welcome, prizes for first, second and third place at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10:30 p.m.)
• RPG Night: New players 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
  • Breaking Bands - A Monthly Local & Regional Band Showcase, featuring Fidelity, Remember We Die, Jacob Davis & The Estate and Dusty Endinger Band (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• It's Pie Bar Day in downtown Woodstock. Stop in for some deliciousness, they're open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. You'll find lots of treats at the shop, including Apple Struesel, Bourbon Pecan, Toasted Coconut Cream and Brown Sugar Chess pies. The address is 8720 Main St. (Visit Woodstock)
• Here's this week's Regal Summer Movie Express news, bring the family over to Regal Cherokee on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the first screening of the day and $2 tickets. The movies this week are "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank" and "Sing 2," the theater address is 355 Cinema View. (10 a.m.)
• Unwind Wednesday is back this week with the "All American Scavenger Hunt." You can see the list of items at the link, the evening will include food trucks, vendors and lots of fun. Bring the family, the evening runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• In the market for a shiny, new home? Take a look at these five homes for sale in the Woodstock-Towne Lake area. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)

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.
  • Wednesday: Tommy Howell - aka C. Thomas Howell (Ponyboy in The Outsiders) with Opener Surrender Hill (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thursday: Big Band Jazz - Dance to the Hits of Latin Jazz & West Coast Swing (8 p.m.)
  • Friday: Chi-Town Transit Authority - A Tribute to Chicago (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: Aunt Betty - High Energy 80s Hair Rock (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Grand Paradise - Styx Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Lovesong - The Cure Tribute (10 p.m.)
  • Sunday: School of Rock - West Cobb Summer Show (12:30 p.m.)
• Rootstock, 8558 Main St.
  • Thursday: "How To Taste Whiskey" Tasting Event (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St.
  • Saturday: Hand Paint Earrings with Broken Ankles (11 a.m. - noon)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 400
  • Saturday: Get Twisted Summer Chill Out Wine Tasting Party (5 - 8 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main St.
  • Friday: All Hail the Tomato with Chef Daniel (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Spanish Brunch with Begona Stone (12:30 - 3 p.m.)
• IN WDSTK - Open to non-members
  • Thursday: YPOW AM - At The Circuit (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
  • Friday: Morning INfluence with Cherokee Office of Economic Development - Chambers at City Center, 8534 Main St. (8 - 9 a.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: "Matilda" at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (Various Times)
  • Sunday: Paint on the Patio with Laurie Litke - Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves St. (2 - 4:30 p.m.)
• Sequoyah Regional Library System
  
  • Thursday: Tabletop RPG - Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. Register here. (6 - 8 p.m.)
  • Friday: Pokémon Club - Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. Register here. (3:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks
  • Friday: Parent's Night Out - Cherokee County Aquatic Center, 1200 WellStar Way in Canton (5:15 - 10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Duck Race Raffle - Cherokee County Aquatic Center (noon - 12:30 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, Painters' Club, Mahjong Instruction
  • Wednesday: Walking Club, Fit over 50
  • Thursday: Adult Coloring Club, Line Dancing, Nimble Fingers Sewing Club, Duplicate Bridge
  • Friday: Fit over 50
• Other
  • Thursday: Downtown WDSTK Walking Tour Series - The Names of Woodstock Past (6 - 7:30 p.m.)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

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