🌱 Veterans Day Ceremony Moved Inside + Helping Local Students In Need

Hello, hello! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town, including:

• 🎖️ Veterans Day Ceremony venue change.
• 🚧 Fire Station 24 is back up and running!
• 🩹 Red Cross training course this month.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and wind. High: 68 Low: 62.

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

1. Woodstock's annual Veterans Day Ceremony is being held Friday as planned, but because of the potential for inclement weather, the ceremony has been moved indoors to the Woodstock Senior Center at 223 Arnold Mill Road. The Major General Warren R. Johnson Marine Corps League Detachment #1311 in Woodstock, American Legion Post 316 Woodstock and Warriors' Watch Riders will be there to celebrate and honor the veterans that have given us the liberty and freedom we hold sacred. The ceremony starts at 7 p.m., and there will be a coffee and donut social afterwards, offering a chance to visit with our local veterans. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook and Visit Woodstock)
2. Fire Station 24 in Woodstock has opened and is back to standard operations after a car crashed into the building and a transformer and backup generator located on the property. The cause of the Sunday crash is still under investigation, and while there were firefighters in the building at the time of the accident, none were injured. The driver was attended to at the accident site and transported to the hospital. (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
3. Cherokee Recreation & Parks is holding an adult and pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED Red Cross Training course this month. Certification will be awarded upon completion of the class. If you do wish to take part, there is an online portion of the class required to be finished prior to the in-person class on November 20. The course is for those aged 15 and up and will be led by Red Cross instructors. You can head over to the website or call 678-880-4760 for more information, registration must be completed by November 14. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)
4. Would you like to help local students in need? The Service League of Cherokee County is collecting donations of hygiene items for its Kits 4 Kids program until December 2. Donations accepted include deodorant, tooth brushes, feminine products, bar soap, lip balm and travel-sized toothpaste, lotion, baby powder and hair brushes. There are several drop-off locations in Canton, including the Canton Police Department at 115 Elizabeth Street and Bizarre Coffee at 121 E. Marietta Street. Please call 404-430-6323 or see the post online for more information. (Service League of Cherokee County via Facebook)

Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

• DIY Ribbon American Flags: create a flag in memory of those who have served our country. Ages 16 and up, please. You can register for this event at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway by clicking here. (10:45 - 11:45 a.m.)
• Mini Maker's Market: Head over to the Woodstock Library at 7735 Main Street to check out the child-made arts and crafts on display and for purchase. (5 - 7 p.m.)
• Tune Up Thursdays - Marty Manous: live blues music on the Rooftop at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (6 - 9 p.m.)
• Lisa Unger in conversation with Mary Kay Andrews & Karin Slaughter: the NYT bestselling authors will be at the FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 138. (7 - 8 p.m.)
• Pick & Pour - Pour Your Vessel, Pour Your Candle! Learn the basics of candle making and create your own custom, scented candle. Dessert and a drink will be available during the class at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• "Friends" Trivia Night: trivia all about the popular TV show at The Daily Draft, 8594 Main Street. (7 - 10 p.m.)
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: double-elimination tournament, the entry fee includes access to all arcade, pinball and board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 - 10 p.m.)
• DJ Trivia: every Thursday, the top three teams win cash at Guston's Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (8 - 11 p.m.)
• Senior Center Programs:
  • Line Dancing - every Monday and Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (10 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Nimble Fingers Sewing Group - every Thursday at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
• IN WDSTK (open to non-members):
  • YPOW AM - join the Young Professionals of Woodstock every Thursday morning for coffee, networking and an informal chat with a local leader at The Circuit, 1 Innovation Way. (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)
  • Ribbon Cutting, Budget Blinds of Woodstock - the Ribbon Cutting will take place at 3 p.m., and refreshments will be served during the open house from 4 - 7 p.m. The company offers blinds, shades, shutters, drapery and more at 250 Churchill Court, Suite 600. (3 p.m.)
  • emPOWer @ Beyond The Spotlight Dance Studio - "create relationships, spark personal development, and have a great time" at Beyond The Spotlight, 119 Mill Street. (6 - 8 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage (free shows):
  • The Lucky Losers (5 - 8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios:
  • Laugh-Lines & Stretch-Marks - Comedy for Women, Moms and Couples! (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The food drive that was to take place today at the Kroger at 4045 Marietta Highway in Canton has been postponed due to the possibility of inclement weather. I'll be sure to post a notice here in The Daily if/when it is rescheduled. (Cherokee County E 9-1-1 via Facebook)
• Coming up on Saturday, The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta are holding its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony festivities from 3 - 7 p.m. There will be a pop-up performance from Woodstock Arts, Grinch characters ready for pictures with you, a craft station, stilt walkers and more. The Outlet Shoppes is located at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway. The tree lighting will happen at 6 p.m. (Visit Woodstock)
• On Sunday, Reformation Brewery at 105 Elm Street will be the scene for this month's installment of Maker's Mash. Every second Sunday of the month, local artists gather at Reformation in Woodstock to show and sell their work. It's a great time to start gathering holiday gifts, head on down! (Visit Woodstock)
• Cherokee Recreation & Parks is holding a clean-up day on December 17 as part of its Adopt-A-Park volunteer program. If you would like to volunteer as an individual, family or group, you can sign up by calling 770-924-7768 or by reaching out to Jessica Hallman at jshallman@cherokeega.com. (Cherokee Recreation & Parks via Facebook)

Some events coming up that require registration or tickets in advance:

• Senior Center Programs
  • Friday: Walking Club - Mondays and Fridays at the Dupree Park walking/running track, 513 Neese Road. (8 - 9 a.m.)
  • Friday: Fit Over 50 - Wednesdays and Fridays at the WGLSC Activity Center Expansion. (9:30 - 10:30 p.m.)
  • Friday: Garden Club - work with the city community garden to develop and implement plans for planting and maintenance around the Senior Center, the club meets at the William G. Long Senior Center. (10 - 11 a.m.)
• Woodstock Parks and Recreation
  • Sunday: Discovering Disc Golf - learn a basic level of the sport, play a round and take home a disc from the class at the Prodigy Par 2 Disc Golf Course at Dupree Park, 513 Neese Road. (2 - 3:30 p.m.)
• Woodstock Arts
  • Friday: Charlotte's Web at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Fall Wine Tasting - enjoy hors d'oeuvres and dessert bites while you learn about featured wines and which ones pair with the pieces of art on display at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center, 734 Reeves Street. (5 - 8 p.m.)
  • Saturday and Sunday: Charlotte's Web at the Woodstock Arts Theatre. (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Sunday, 2:30 p.m.)
• Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street
  • Saturday: Maker Bar - every second Saturday of the month. Drop in and make a project in 30 minutes or less. (3 - 7 p.m.)
  • Sunday: Makeup & Mocktails with Dirty Beauty - make your own custom lipstick, lip gloss, eyeshadow or another cosmetic item. (3 - 4:30 p.m.)
• Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street
  • Friday: Crème Brulee and Other Classic Desserts with Chef Michelle - hands-on class (6:30 - 9 p.m.)
• The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400
  • Friday: Veterans Day Wine Tasting BINGO (7 - 9 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Artisan Wine Tasting (5 - 7 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios, 8722 Main Street
  • Friday: Grand Paradise - A Tribute to the Music of Styx (7 p.m.)
  • Friday: Dueling Pianos with The Andrews Brothers (10 p.m.)
  • Saturday: Bad Romance - A Tribute to Lady Gaga (7 p.m.)
  • Saturday: The Dirty Doors - A Tribute to The Doors (10 p.m.)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you around!

— Nina Lightcap

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