The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Woodstock-Towne Lake.

Apr 14, 2023 9:36 pm EDT | Updated Apr 14, 2023 9:48 pm EDT

Hello, friends! Nina here with your Saturday edition of the Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what’s going on locally. Including updates on…

• The Cherokee Small Business Grant is here to help you.
• How to register the kids in the Healthy Kids Running Series.
• April’s National Library Week brings library fine forgiveness.

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But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 81 Low: 59.
• Sunday: A thunderstorm or two; not as warm. High: 75 Low: 46.

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

1. Round two of small business funding via the Cherokee Small Business Grant has been opened up early. This round of the program, which was originally slated for 2024, will see another $500,000 in grants awarded to small businesses around the county that have been affected by the pandemic. The application window for this round opens on April 17 at 8 a.m. and closes April 30 at noon, and eligible businesses can apply for up to $30,000 in grant funds, based on the number of staff employed. You can find the application for the grant here. The program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and is in place to help small businesses in the county that have suffered a negative economic impact from the pandemic, have no more than 500 employees, are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their field. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News and Free: Cherokee Office of Economic Development)
2. It’s time for the Spring Healthy Kids Running Series! The race series is for children in Pre-K through 8th grade and helps promotes an active and healthy lifestyle. The first race in the series is this Sunday, and the last race is on May 21. At the end of the series, trophies will be given to the children with the most points, and all participants will receive a medal at the final race. You can register your child or make a donation to help support the cause here. The races all have a Sunday, 4 p.m. start time and are run at Dupree Park, 513 Neese Road. (Healthy Kids Running Series)
3. The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office has asked for the public’s help in identifying two people seen on surveillance during a suspected shoplifting on March 6. The incident took place at the Cabela’s located at 152 Northpoint Parkway in Acworth. A vehicle was also captured on video, it appears to be a dark SUV with a small, enclosed trailer attached. You can see the pictures at the link. If you have any information, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 770-928-0239 or 9-1-1. (Cherokee Sheriff’s Office via Facebook)
4. The Sequoyah Regional Library System (SRLS) will forgive up to $15 of your library fines in celebration of National Library Week. From April 23 – 29, head over to your local SRLS library to participate in the program, though some fees may not be eligible for forgiveness. The fines can be from the past or recent. The library system is also making several appearances during National Library Week, including Canton City Hall on April 24 for the Teen & Young Adult Job and Resources Fair and the Farm. Fresh. Market. in Woodstock on April 29. You can find further details at the link. (SRLS via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Woodstock-Towne Lake:

Today

• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (7 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
• American Red Cross Community Blood Drive: you can save someone’s life, make an appointment at the link for the blood drive at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1208 Rose Creek Drive. (8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
• Beau the Reading Dog: your child can read to Beau as part of the Caring Paws Reading Education Assistance Dogs program. You can register here for the event at the Woodstock Library, 7735 Main Street. (10 – 11 a.m.)
• Make & Munch Brunch with Sylvia Draws: for ages 12 and up, create two pieces of jewelry for yourself from pieces of Sylvia Draws jewelry items. Supplies, mimosas and snacks will be provided for the event at Made Mercantile, 8636 Main Street. (10 a.m. – noon)
• Recycling Event: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Data Delete Recycle are hosting the event today at 1208 Rose Creek Drive. There is a $25 fee for CRT monitors and TV’s under 32-inches and a $40 charge for larger sizes. Please see the link for a list of accepted items and instructions for certain electronics. (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
• Rock Wall Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to climb. (10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 4 – 5 p.m.)
• Creative Corner – Neurographic Art: for teens and adults, take in the current “Through the Looking Glass: Art + Science” exhibit at the Gallery and then create your own art in the Neurographic style – art that can be used for meditation or to help with anxiety. The workshop will be held at the Reeves House Visual Center, 734 Reeves Street. (10:30 a.m.)
• Saturday Storytime: for children of all ages, read stories, play games and work on crafts at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. Note: this will be the same storytime that was held on Tuesday. (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
• Storytime Live! with Mario: The FoxTale Book Shoppe and Woodstock Parks and Recreation are hosting today’s special storytime featuring Nintendo’s Mario. There will be stories, photo opportunities and more. This is a free event to be held at the Gazebo in the Park at City Center on Main Street. (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
• Plant 2 Plate Sale: half-price plant starts, a free growing kit and a guide for EBT customers. There will be a community yoga session, free seed library, children’s seed starting workshop, and over 50 varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, greens, herbs, fruit and nuts, which are all half-price for EBT customers. Trefoil Gardens is located at 120 Bascomb Drive. (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
• Wine Lunch and Learn with Joanna Scott and Wine Expert Amber: join the demonstration class at Leaning Ladder, 105 East Main Street. (11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
• Dungeon & Dragons: the monthly Dungeons & Dragons campaign is for all ages and will be held at the R.T. Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway in Canton. You can register here, but please note, the program may be too advanced for the younger set. (2 – 5 p.m.)
• Artisan Wine Tasting Chill Out Party: it’s a nice night for a wine tasting at The Gifted Ferret, 1910 Eagle Drive, Suite 400. (5 – 7 p.m.)
• Seffarine: the musical group is playing as part of the Lantern Series on the Event Green downtown. Their sound is described as “Arabic Flamenco,” you can check their music out here. (7:30 p.m.)
• The Lasting Laugh, hosted by Jessica It’s All Good: enjoy good, clean comedy at the Woodstock Arts Theatre, 8534 Main Street. (7:30 p.m.)
• Board Game Night: for all ages, choose from over 100 board games to play. A great event for groups and families at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (8 p.m.)
• The Endangered Species with Special Guest No Promises: the bands will be performing tonight at Guston’s Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. (8:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.)
• Spencer Smith: the artist will be playing live at Donovan’s Irish Cobbler, 1025 Rose Creek Drive. (9 p.m. – 1 a.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage – free shows, no ticket needed
  • Foster Greene (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
  • Trent Avery (2 – 5 p.m.)
  • Ella Kate (5 – 8 p.m.)
  • The Murphs (8 – 11 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios
  • Sabbath Presents the 50 Years of Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath Tribute (7 p.m.)
  • Will Tipton Band – Rockin’ Country (10 p.m.)

Tomorrow

• Rock Wall Climbing Zone: open to county residents ages 4 and up and 40-pounds and over at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to climb. (noon – 1:30 p.m.)
• Zach Alexander: live music and brunch at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (noon – 3 p.m.)
• Open Gym: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (noon – 3:30 p.m.)
• Open Pickleball Play: open to county residents at The Buzz, 7345 Cumming Highway in Canton. There is a nominal fee to play. (noon – 3:30 p.m.)
• Discovering Disc Golf: learn the basics of the sport and then play a fun round at the Prodigy Par 2 Disc Golf Course at Dupree Park. All equipment will be provided, and you’ll even take home a disc. (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
• Chess Club: for all ages, every other Sunday. Boards are available to use, but bring your own if you’d like. Staff is available to help beginners learn the basics, the Blue Ghost Arcade is at 164 Towne Lake Parkway. (4 – 6 p.m.)
• David Ferguson: the artist will be playing live on the rooftop at PURE Taqueria, weather permitting, located at 405 Chambers Street. (5 – 9 p.m.)
• Singer Songwriter Night: every Sunday at Guston’s Grille, 12195 Highway 92, Suite 156. If you’re interested in playing or hosting, please reach out to the restaurant via email at gustonssingersongwriter@gmail.com (6 p.m.)
• Music Bingo: every Sunday at Sidelines Grille – Woodstock, 300 Village Center Drive. (6 p.m.)
• Karaoke Night: a great night of karaoke and delicious foods and drinks at The Daily Draft, 8594 Main Street. (6 – 8 p.m.)
• Auditions, “Ordinary Days” and “Matilda”: in-person auditions will be held on Sunday and Monday, video auditions will be accepted until April 17 at 9 p.m. – you can send those to zach@woodstockarts.org. Please see the listing for important audition and rehearsal schedule information. (6 – 10 p.m.)
• Hand Up Stand Up Comedy Night: enjoy a night of comedy in The Listening Room at Rootstock, 8558 Main Street. (7 – 9 p.m.)
• MadLife Grill Patio Stage – free shows, no ticket needed
  • Crosby Tyler (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
  • Hunter Blalock (2 – 5 p.m.)
  • Ansley Fain (5 – 8 p.m.)
• MadLife Stage & Studios

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From my notebook:

• The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is holding its regular adoption event today. The available animals can be seen online here. Head over to the shelter when you can, a QR code posted on the front door will become active at a randomly selected time between 5:30 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday. Please scan the QR code to enter the “virtual line.” The shelter adopts on a first come, first served basis, and animals can’t be put on hold. The adoption fee includes the spay or neuter, heartworm and leukemia testing, initial vaccinations, deworming, flea preventative, microchipping and more. The shelter is located at 1015 Univeter Road in Canton. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• There’s a new Starbucks in the downtown area. The new location opens at 6 a.m. today and is inside Adair Park, the mixed-use development located at 8256 Main Street. You may have seen Adair Park’s Facebook posts leading up to the grand opening, if you show them their grand opening post found here, you’ll get a 10% discount through April 23. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
• Who else has been wondering what could possibly replace the Copper Coin? It’s been announced that the space at 400 Chambers Street will house Roswell based Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room. It should be open late this summer and will serve craft beer and domestic wines, sell wine, gifts and snacks and offer simple pairing dishes. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
• Downtown Woodstock: “City of Woodstock recycling event is coming up on April 22nd. More info is available in the special events section of woodstockparksandrec.com” (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)

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