Holiday Lights of Hope, Coat Drive This Week in Woodstock

As you get back into the groove of the work week, Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch will keep you updated on what's happening this week in southern Cherokee County:

• The 2nd annual Holiday Lights of Hope starts on Thursday at Hobgood Park. The event is a fundraiser for the Anna Crawford Children's Center. The display will be open to the public between 6 p.m. and 10 pm. Thursday, Dec. 12 through Sunday, Dec. 21. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children 14 and under.
• You can stop by any fire station in Cherokee County to donate a new, unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots, which ensures less fortunate children have Christmas gifts. Residents can drop off toys between now and Dec. 18.
• The Cherokee Association of Realtors will collect coats and canned goods at its offices on Tuesday between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Their offices are located next to the River Park Clubhouse, at 1600 River Park Boulevard in Woodstock.
• The New York Times best selling author Mary Kay Andrews will stop by Christine's Creations at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in downtown Woodstock to celebrate the recent release of her book Christmas Bliss. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at Foxtale Book Shoppe. 
• Envision Health Studio on Saturday will have a Burn The Fat - Feed the Hungry community event. A slew of fitness activities will be held, and the event is free with a canned good donation. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. 

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