🌱 Two Are Missing Out Of Acworth + Guns And Hoses Registration Opens

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this autumn morning to walk you through all the most important things happening these days in Woodstock-Towne Lake. Today you'll find news about...

• 🚨 The Sheriff needs help finding two people.
• 🏁 Guns and Hoses 5K registration is open!
• ⭐ CCSD Assistant Principal wins award.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 50 Low: 32.

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

1. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is asking for our help in locating two people that went missing from Bells Ferry Place in Acworth. Yesica Yoraima Perez, a 16-year-old female described as 5 feet and 130 pounds, is with her 18-month-old son, Dilan. The last time Perez and her son were seen was at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at 495 Bells Ferry Place. If you have any information about the two, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 770-928-0239 or 9-1-1 and reference case SO22-016019. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
2. Registration is now open for the 17th annual Guns and Hoses 5K Run/Walk. The 5K will be at Hobgood Park on February 11, and the charity race is a certified race for the Peachtree Qualifier. Charities that will benefit from the 5K were chosen by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office (Guns) and Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services (Hoses) and include Sheriff Frank Reynolds Charities and The Goshen Valley Boys Ranch. You'll pick the team you want to represent when you register. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
3. A Cherokee County School District (CCSD) professional has been named Georgia Assistant Principal of the Year and will now advance to the national competition. Woodstock High School Assistant Principal Dr. Meagan Waid was highlighted earlier this week in a school district press release describing her passion for education and how she chose her career. Waid was a student at Johnston Elementary School, Dean Rusk Middle School and Woodstock High School as a child, and she returned to the CCSD family after teaching for only one year in a different county. Congratulations! (CCSD Press Release)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• Family Storytime: for children of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The little ones will have fun with books, finger plays and songs at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street, and the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Joy of Breathing: learn the Joy of Breathing technique and enjoy a free Pranayama class with Soul Dimension. The free class will be via Zoom meeting. Please see the listing for more information. (1 - 1:30 p.m.)
• Ladies Night, Live Music: every Wednesday. Live music from The Radio Show starts at 7:30 at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (5 p.m. - 1 a.m.)
• Gallery Exhibit Tour: a guided tour of the "small town : small works" exhibit at the Reeves Gallery will be led by Director/Curator Nicole Lampl. Explore the stories behind the artwork and information about the artists. Please let the Gallery Bar staff know when you arrive for the tour, and you can RSVP here for the free event. (6 - 7 p.m.)
• Discovering Pickleball: for all skill levels, and all equipment will be provided. Learn to play the sport by the end of the session at the Dupree Pickleball Courts, 513 Neese Road. (6:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
• Trivia Night with Lights Up! Entertainment: every Wednesday, prizes for first, second and third place teams each week at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: every Wednesday at Woodstock Beer Market, 240 Chambers Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Black Garlic for the Thanksgiving Table with Chef Oakley: a demonstration class at Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street. (7 - 9:30 p.m.)
• Fight Club Wednesdays: every Wednesday. Play a fighting game and compete for prizes, the game is Street Fighter 5 for the double-elimination tournament this evening at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Fit Over 50 - have fun with chair yoga, balance, bands, weights and core strength exercises every Wednesday and Friday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • Top Artists Extended Sets (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • The Band Waleska - Southern Rock Cover Band (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Cherokee Recreation & Parks' Archery Come and Try Day for November is Friday at The WREC, located at 7545 Main Street. Registration ends today at 5 p.m., so if you'd like to see what archery is all about, sign up soon. The introductory class will run from 6 - 7:15 p.m. and teaches the basics of the sport. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Arnold Mill Rd: "Lost dog named Molly. Trickum/ Arnold Mill area. She was being kept by a family friend while her family was out of town and may be trying to get back to her home in Chimney Springs (East Cobb Area). She is friendly but very timid. She has been missing since Friday. She will likely run from strangers as she is very scared. Please call (678) 925-4246 if you find her." (Nextdoor)

Are you looking for something fun to do this holiday season? Here are some great, local events and donation opportunities.

Thanksgiving Events

• November 23: Friendsgiving Woodstock - live music with Serpent & Dove at 4 p.m., trivia with Lights Up! Entertainment at 7 p.m., and fun, friends and family all day at Reformation Brewery, 105 Elm Street. (8:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.)
• November 25: Breakfast & Black Friday Taproom Party - enjoy some pancakes and dark beer, along with a specially made Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup at Reformation Brewery. (6 - 11 a.m.)

Donation/Charity Opportunities

• Until December 2: Kits 4 Kids - you can help local students in need by donating hygiene items like tooth paste, feminine products, bar soap and more. You can see the entire list of items and the drop-off locations on the Service League Facebook page.
• Until December 3: Adopt-A-Senior - presented by Cherokee County Senior Services. Requested items include sheets, gift cards to grocery stores, toiletries, chap stick and tissues. Gifts can be dropped off at the Senior Center located at 1001 Univeter Road in Canton Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. On Saturdays, the donation window is 10 a.m. - noon.
• Until December 14: Hugs in a Blanket - presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. Donate a new warm blanket, a new pair of slipper socks and a kind, caring note for our area seniors. You can drop off donations during normal business hours at The WREC, 7545 Main Street, Building 200.
• Until December 15: Toy Drive for Local Charities - presented by Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services. Donate a new, unwrapped toy to the collection box at any Cherokee County fire station. The event benefits MUST Ministries and Toys for Tots. You can call 678-493-4000 for more information about fire station locations.

Community Gatherings

• December 3: Christmas Jubilee & Parade of Lights - the traditional parade of lights starts at 5:30 p.m., and the parade starts at Woodstock Elementary School on Rope Mill. The festival will start after the parade and will be held at The Park at City Center. Santa will be there, and the Mayor and Santa will light the Christmas tree. Music, vendors, food, cupcake decorating, crafts, hot cocoa, apple cider, fun for the kids and much more. (5:30 - 9 p.m.)
• December 10: Screen on the Green, A Christmas Story - head down to the Green for a free screening of the classic movie. (4 p.m.)
• December 18: Screen on the Green, The Polar Express - the Green will be the place for this free screening. (4 p.m.)

Shopping and Atmosphere

• November 19: Veteran Business Holiday Market - get some holiday shopping done while supporting veteran-owned companies at Semper Fi Bar and Grille, 9770 Main Street. (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
• December 4: Woodstock Arts Festival Series, Christkindl Market - a new festival with a traditional German Christmas Market. Live music, food vendors, makers, artists and more on the Event Green, 113 Elm Street. (11 a.m.)

Santa Says Hi!

• Until December 5: Santa's Letters - presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. Bring your child's letter to the special mailbox in the lobby of The WREC, located at 7545 Main Street, Building 200, during regular business hours. Santa will be sending out his responses on December 12.
• Until December 12: Santa's Calling You - presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. Santa and his elves can give your child a call this year. The calls will be made on December 14, between 5 and 7 p.m. Please see the website for registration instructions.
• November 28 - December 11: Santa Mail - presented by Woodstock Parks and Recreation. The kids can drop their letters off in the special mailbox in the Gazebo at The Park at City Center. Santa will send back a personalized letter if you include a return address.
• Until December 17: North Pole Postal Express - Santa will return your child's letter if you include a return address. The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400.

Other Holiday Fun Times

• December 2: Supper with Santa - presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. There are three time slots to choose from and each includes a reading of "The Night Before Christmas," cookie decorating, crafts, music, hot cocoa and desserts. The dinner time slots begin at 5, 6 and 7 p.m., and the 5 - 6 p.m. time slot is sensory-friendly, with a calmer environment. (5 - 8 p.m.)
• December 2 - 24: A Christmas Carol - the annual Woodstock Arts production of A Christmas Carol at the Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (Various Show Times)
• December 10: Reindeer Run for the Children 5K - presented by the Service League of Cherokee County. The race will be held at Etowah River Park in Canton. (8 a.m.)
• December 10: Swim with the Grinch - presented by the Cherokee County Aquatic Center. There are two time slots, 9 and 10:45 a.m., and the event is for all ages. (9 a.m. - noon)
• December 10: Christmas Hiking Scavenger Hunt - presented by Cherokee Recreation & Parks. The morning hike at Lewis Park is for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. (10 a.m.)

Note: There are tons of holiday-themed crafting, socializing and networking events coming up throughout the season. Look to The Daily for more events taking place in our area.

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