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Welcome back, Woodstock-Towne Lake! I’m here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what’s going on around town, including news on…
- Family Fun Night downtown tonight.
- Be heard on the city’s future art installations.
- Largest swim lesson ever will be held on June 22.
But first, today’s weather: Partly sunny, a stray thunderstorm. High: 81 Low: 64.
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Here are the top stories in Woodstock-Towne Lake today:
- It’s Family Fun Night in Downtown Woodstock, and the “Downtown Campout” fun starts at 5 p.m. The series is held on the third Thursday of the month, May through July, and many of the shops and restaurants along Main and Chambers streets participate in the themed evenings. Tonight, the camping theme will carry through in games, decorations, food and drink specials around the area, and there will be a free showing of the Pixar movie “Up” on The Green. The time for the movie is not stated, but at last month’s event, the movie started at 7 p.m. (Visit Woodstock)
- If you’d like to be heard on the city’s future public art installations, the City of Woodstock is offering citizens that chance, by way of the Public Art Survey. The survey is here, you can tell the city where you’d like to see more art, what themes you’d like to see explored, what you definitely don’t want to see and what you do. You can see the timeline and other project details on the survey webpage, along with a separate one-question survey about what, where or who you view as a Woodstock treasure. (Woodstock News Post)
- The Cherokee County Aquatic Center is set to hold the “World’s Largest Swim Lesson” on June 22, a global happening at hundreds of aquatic centers, swimming schools and water parks around the world. The event will help teach participants about water safety while having fun at the same time. You can learn more about the event here. The event will run from noon to 12:30 p.m., and participants will need to pay admission into The Oasis, the center’s outdoor pool area. (The Georgia Sun and Cherokee County Communications Division)
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Today in Woodstock-Towne Lake:
Thursday, June 15
- 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.)
- Evening Storytime: For all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy stories, singing, dancing, fingerplays and crafts at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway. (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
- Artist Talk, Jeff Wilcox & Sara Schindel: Hear about the creation of an inspiration behind some of the art on display in the Reeves House Gallery at tonight’s free event at the Reeves House, 734 Reeves St. (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
- Jordan Denton: The artist is playing live tonight at Rootstock, 8558 Main St. (6 – 9 p.m.)
- Jacob Harshman: Enjoy a food truck, craft beer and live music every Thursday at Truck & Tap, 8640 Main St. (7 – 10 p.m.)
- DJ Trivia: Join the fun tonight at Guston’s Grille, 12195 Highway 92. (8 p.m.)
- Super Smash Bros. Tournament: A double-elimination tournament with prizes for the top three winners. The entry fee includes access to all arcade, pinball and board games at The Blue Ghost Arcade, 164 Towne Lake Parkway. Registration starts at 7 p.m. (8 – 10:30 p.m.)
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MadLife Grill Patio Stage – free shows, no ticket needed
- Hughes Taylor (5:30 – 9 p.m.)
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MadLife Stage & Studios
- Michelle Malone’s Canyonland – 70s California Country Rock (7:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Today is the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the Woofstock Dog Park benches and Peace Pole that were installed last year. The ceremony starts at noon today, and the park address is 150 Dupree Road. (IN WDSTK)
- Woodstock-Towne Lake Area: This Week’s Latest Open Houses (Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch)
- Downtown Woodstock: “Family Fun Night ‘Downtown Campout’ this Thursday, June 15, will feature face painters and some fun arts and crafts projects courtesy of Woodstock City Church and the Woodstock Public Library.” (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
- Downtown Woodstock: “Lots of S’mores themed activities planned for Family Fun Night ‘Downtown Campout’ this Thursday, June 15, 5-9 p.m., in Downtown Woodstock! The Pie Bar Pie Walk happening every 10 minutes between 5-7 p.m.” (Downtown Woodstock via Instagram)
- Cherokee County Animal Shelter: “Did you know that the week after July 4th is the busiest time of year for lost pets? Pets frightened by 🧨💥 fireworks go missing more at this time of year than any other. 🖐 🛑 STOP RIGHT NOW and make sure that your pet’s microchip information is up to date. 🐱🐶Your lost pet can only make it home again if a finder can contact you!” (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Instagram)
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That’s it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Nina Lightcap
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