🌱 Unwind Wednesday Library Pop-Up + Help From The Animal Shelter

Hello again, friends! It's me, Nina, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Visit the library at tonight's Unwind Wednesday.
• Keep your pet at home instead of at the shelter.
• Protect yourself against a new phone scam.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 95 Low: 69.

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

1. If you're going to Unwind Wednesday tonight at Cherokee Veterans Park, bring your library books with you because there'll be a Pop-Up Library at the event. The time couldn't be better to return any books you have laying around, the fine-free summer promotion at the library ends on July 31. After that date, you'll have to pay overdue fees for late returns. At the pop-up, you'll also be able to get a new card and borrow books, Cherokee Veterans Park can be found at 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (Sequoyah Regional Library System)
2. Taking care of a pet can be tough sometimes, but if you're having a difficult time with the cost, convenience or training your pet requires, the Cherokee County Animal Shelter can help. The shelter has resources like a pet food pantry, training information and affordable medical care to help you keep your pet at home with you. If rehoming is ultimately necessary, the Adopt-a-Pet "Rehome" service offers a guided process that allows you to create a pet profile, review applications, safely meet potential adopters and complete the rehoming process in less stressful way for all involved. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
3. The Woodstock Public Safety Foundation has released details on the upcoming 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held on Oct. 12 at the BridgeMill Athletic Club, the theme this year is "Luau on the Links." The proceeds from the event will be put towards the foundation's community outreach efforts, emergency aid for Woodstock public safety personnel, the Shop with a Hero program, equipment, training and support. You can read more about the tournament, sponsorship opportunities and player registration here. (Woodstock Public Safety Foundation via Facebook)
4. A scam alert has been sounded by the county, and this scam comes by way of phone calls that, based on the caller's number and name, appear to be legitimate county staff. The caller will tell the victim that they will be arrested if they don't make a payment, usually requesting a pre-paid card or gift card, and the victims have been asked to provide information that could pave the way for identity theft and fraud. The court system will never ask for payment, a social security number, a credit card number or any other confidential information by phone — all official communication will be done through the mail. (Cherokee County via Facebook)

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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Wednesday, July 26

• "Matilda": Bring a gently used book to the concessions counter for a 50 percent discount on your concessions purchase during today's performance at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (10 a.m.)
• Family Storytime: For all ages with an accompanying adult, the little ones will love the stories, dancing, fingerplays and crafts at the Rose Creek Library, at 4476 Towne Lake Parkway, and the Woodstock Library, at 7735 Main St. (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
• Teen Writing Group: For teen creatives ages 12 - 18, meet up with other teen writers, help each other with your work and get some writing done in a nice, peaceful environment. The group will meet at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main St. (4:30 - 6 p.m.)
• Unwind Wednesday - 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, some chairs and a blanket if you'd like, Cherokee Veterans Park is at 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. (5:30 - 8 p.m.)
• Trivia Night: Join your friends and neighbors at Reformation Brewery tonight for trivia. There are prizes for the top-three winners, the brewery address is 105 Elm St. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: Grab a bite from the C'est Tout Bon 2 Eat food truck and play some music bingo tonight at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main St. (7:30 - 10 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage - free shows, no ticket needed
  • Top Artists Extended Sets (6 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  
  • Tommy Howell - aka C. Thomas Howell (Ponyboy in The Outsiders) with Opener Surrender Hill (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• For those traveling on Sugar Pike Road, the road is back open. The utility companies have replaced the lines that were damaged in the recent storms, and the Gantt Road and Landsdowne Drive intersections are back to normal. (Cherokee Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Today's the day for the Regal Summer Movie Express, bring the family over to Regal Cherokee for the 10 a.m. screening 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. (Regal Cherokee)
• There are still tickets available for tomorrow's walking tour, "The Names of Woodstock Past," if you'd like to attend. You'll hear where some of the local street, park and landmark names came from, the tours will depart from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Grab your tickets here. (Visit Woodstock)
• Hot Wheels Skate Center is holding a Back-to-School Party this Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. The kids would love to have one last hurrah this summer, as they skate their way into the new school year. There will also be a balloon drop and a backpack giveaway during the evening, the skate center is at 228 Farm Drive NE. (Hot Wheels Skate Center via Facebook)
• From Cherokee Recreation & Parks, the Cherokee Youth Softball 2023 fall registration period is closing on Aug. 1. Everyone that completes the process will be accepted into the league, though your chosen park isn't guaranteed due to the number of children already accepted. You can learn more and register here. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
• Downtown Woodstock: "Women's World Cup Watch Party: USA vs Netherlands Wednesday July 26 at 9 p.m. at the Woodstock Arts Event Green Join us to cheer for the US Women as they compete for their third straight World Cup. Bring your own blankets, chairs and food. Woodstock Arts will have beer/wine and soft drinks for sale." (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Nina Lightcap

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