🌱 Yoga Sessions Today + Back-To-School Clinics + Hot Dogs For Seniors

Hello, everybody. It's me, Nina, your host of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Today's briefing includes news about:

• Yoga sessions today in Woodstock.
• Back-To-School Health Clinic dates.
• Senior Services fundraiser news.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm; humid. High: 90 Low: 74.
• Sunday: Humid with a stray thunderstorm. High: 90 Low: 68.

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

1. It's a yoga type of day, why not check out one of the sessions happening today in our gorgeous city? At Reformation Brewery, found at 105 Elm St., "Yoga on Tap" will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The class is great for beginners and includes a pint or coffee afterwards, you'll pay for the class at the door. The Woodstock Library has a free class today from 11 a.m. to noon. "Yoga at the Library" is for adults of all skill levels, the library address is 7735 Main St. For both events, be sure to bring your mat and water. (Reformation Brewery and the Sequoyah Regional Library System)
2. Back-To-School Health Clinics are being held by the Cherokee County Health Department, beginning next week. The clinics on July 18, 25 and Aug. 8 will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Woodstock and Canton health department locations and will provide the required hearing, dental, vision and BMI/nutrition screenings. Most insurance is accepted, but for uninsured and underinsured patients, the total cost for the screenings is $60. If your children need immunizations as well, those are available for $21.90 each. You can find more information and clinic addresses at the link. (North Georgia Health District)
3. The annual Cherokee Senior Services Hot Dog Fundraiser is coming up on Aug. 3. Hosted by Cherokee County Senior Services and Stand Up for Seniors, the event will be going on from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, located at 1001 Univeter Road in Canton. To save your hot dog, please RSVP to dlgale@cherokeega.com or call 678-230-4067. You can read more about Stand Up for Seniors, their mission and ways we can help local seniors in need here. (Cherokee County via Facebook)
4. One of Woodstock's historic buildings will be emptying out for the first time in as long as I can remember. Originally built in 1919, the white brick building at 9010 Main St. is currently home to Queen Custom Couture and will go up for sale sometime around September, according to the current owner. A small apartment sits at the back of the building along with plenty of parking, the lot goes up to the sidewalk and the corner road signage is "grandfathered in," all making this property a dream to any prospective Downtown Woodstock business owner. Queen Custom Couture will be moving to Roswell, you can follow along with their journey here. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)

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Today and tomorrow in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Saturday, July 15

• Farm. Fresh. Market.: Head downtown to Market Street for a great place to find locally grown and created products. (8:30 a.m. - noon)
• AMPED in the Park with HEW Fitness: The morning workout for all fitness levels is free and held at the Amphitheater downtown. You can sign up at the link. (9 - 10 a.m.)
• Storytime Live! with Spiderman Miles: The kids will love meeting Spiderman Miles Morales, hearing a story and posing for a picture with the character. The event is free and will be held at the Gazebo in the Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road. (11 a.m.)
• Fondue & Flames with Cherokee Rose Candle Co.: For ages 21 and up, learn basic candle making and create a custom bowl candle. Light bites and wine will be served during the class at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main St. (7 - 8:30 p.m.)
• "Matilda": The 2:30 p.m. performance is sensory friendly at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.)
• Board Game Night: A great activity for groups, spend an evening playing board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• Adult Skate Night: It's time for an 18-and-up skate night at Hot Wheels Skate Center, 228 Farm Ridge Drive NE. (9 p.m. - Midnight)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Them Mixon Boys - Classic & Southern Rock, Blues & Country (7 p.m.)
  • Stupify - Disturbed Tribute (10 p.m.)

Sunday, July 16

• Sunday Stitch Session at the Reeves House: Join other thread enthusiasts every third Sunday at the Reeves House to socialize, bounce ideas off each other and maybe provide guidance to others in the group. Supplies won't be provided, so be sure to bring your current work. The Reeves House is at 734 Reeves St. (2 p.m.)
• "Matilda": Enjoy the musical at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main St. (2:30 p.m.)
• Chess Club: For all ages and skill levels, The Blue Ghost Arcade's Chess Club will meet every other Sunday. Chess boards are available to use, but you can bring your own board if you'd like. The arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (4 - 6 p.m.)
• Chasing the Laughter, Comedy Night: Enjoy the monthly comedy show at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (7 - 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Brotherhood - A Doobie Brothers Tribute Band (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• It's time for the pie contest at Farm. Fresh. Market. downtown! You can hand in your sweet, savory, hot or cold pie at the City of Woodstock tent by 9 a.m. with your printed recipe. The contest categories are Youth, Adult and Professional, and you'll be judged on presentation, taste, creative use of ingredients and the recipe itself. (Downtown Woodstock via Facebook)
• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding its weekly adoption event today. Available animals can be seen online here, please follow the instructions found at the link for getting into the "virtual line." Adoption hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the shelter is located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• The Summer Music Series continues at the Outlet Shoppes with Highbeams playing folk rock from the center court stage today. The fun will run from 3 to 6 p.m., the Outlet Shoppes are located at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway. (Visit Woodstock)
• The Gifted Ferret has two fun events going on today for book lovers, karaoke singers and wine tasters. First up, there's a book signing with Renee Regent and Laura Elizabeth from 2 to 5 p.m. You'll meet the two authors and hear them read their work. Wine tastings are available and there will be snacks and door prizes during the signing. Later on, the shop is holding an "Artisan Wine Tasting Summer Chill Out & Karaoke Party" from 5 to 7 p.m. The shop can be found at 1910 Eagle Drive, Unit 400. (The Gifted Ferret)
• Hello area bar staff and beer tenders, head down to Reformation Brewery on "Service Sunday" for a 25 percent discount all day. Reformation will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the address is 105 Elm St. (Reformation Brewery)

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