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Help Needy Pets and Meet Ricky Skaggs This Week in Woodstock

We've compiled the most important things going on this week in Woodstock.

As you start your work week, there's no need to worry about whether you'll miss the most important events happening this week. Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch has you covered.

We've compiled a list of the top five things happening this week.

1. If you live in Wards 1, 3 or 5 and want to run for the Woodstock City Council, now is your chance to make that dream happen. Qualifying for those three seats, as well as the office of mayor, starts today and runs through Wednesday to toss your name into the ring. The city of Woodstock's website has all the details on what you need to know to formally qualify for those races.

2. On Monday, Uncle Maddio's on Highway 92 in Woodstock will host an Angels Among Us Pet Rescue fundraiser at 5 p.m. Ten percent of all proceeds made between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. tonight will be donated to Angels Among Us Pet Rescue

3. Don't forget Ricky Skaggs will make an appearance in downtown Woodstock on Tuesday at Foxtale Book Shoppe! Patch has all the details on the event, including where you can buy your tickets. 

4. Want to learn more about the Woodstock police and fire departments? Well, now is your chance to sign up for the Fall 2013 Public Safety Academy, hosted by the Woodstock Police Department. Application deadline is Sept. 23, but don't delay your decision to participate. 

5. Bark Station in downtown Woodstock is looking for full time and part time professional and seasonal experienced dog groomers for its facility on Arnold Mill Road. Bark Station's website has more details.

Did we miss anything going on this week in Woodstock or Towne Lake? Tell us in the comments!


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