Innovative News For December 2024

Nov 30, 2024

8 min read

Welcome to the Innovation Spot, a flexible coworking solution less than a mile from Downtown Woodstock! This month's newsletter highlights some new members, announcements for upcoming events, updates on exciting happenings this month, and more!

Upcoming Events at The Innovation Spot:

Wednesday, December 4 - Sure Connexions. Sure Connexions is an interactive faith-based networking organization that meets at 12:00 PM online through Zoom, and in-person with lunch at The Innovation Spot.

Click HERE to sign up for Sure Connexions!

Tuesday, December 18 - Member Appreciation Christmas Dessert. We are so thankful for our Members! Please join us for a holiday dessert in the coffee bar of the main building at noon. We hope to see you all there!

Through December 20 - Must Ministries Food Drive. The Innovation Spot has once again partnered with Must Ministries to collect food for those in our communities who are in need of a hand.

Please bring your donations to the front desk area in the Main Building located at 233 Arnold Mill Rd., Woodstock, GA 30188. Must Ministries is in most need of the following:

Cereal

Rice (1 or 2 lb bags)

Pasta

Pasta Sauce

Ramen Noodles

Peanut Butter

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support of this worthwhile cause.

We are proud to get to serve with you!

Our Business Office will be closed

Dec 24 - Jan 1

Member Spotlight: Brandi Sluss[Brandi Sluss Law, LLC]

Attorney Brandi Sluss, a Georgia native, focuses her practice of law in Estate Planning and Family law matters. As a small business owner, Brandi understands the needs of businesses to plan for succession and has a passion for helping individuals and businesses put a plan in place to ensure their legacy is protected.

Whether needing to plan for the future or address current issues in your personal life, Brandi Sluss takes pride in putting together a plan of action to get you on the path to results. Brandi lives with her family in Woodstock, enjoys supporting her local teams - Go River Ridge Knights! And supporting her local community.

To contact Brandi, send an email to Brandi@slusslawfirm.comor give her a call at (770) 284-8456. You can also visit her website at www.slusslawfirm.com

December 4 Fresh Start Mornings. You're invited to The Circuit Woodstock for a Fresh Start Mornings Flashback Panel. We're checking in with some of FSM's past presenters!

Glean from updates and reflections with Ericka Axelsson of The Cloud Makers, Bryttany Hyde of The Little Sober Bar and William Thomas of Golf2Grow, emcee'd by Colin Ake of HatchBridge Incubator.

Hear updates on how these businesses are continuing to grow their ventures here in Cherokee, and how YOUR input and advice at Fresh Start Mornings impacted their journey.

Click here to see more details!

December 5 Jingle mINgle 2024 hosted by IN WDSTK. Let's Toast The Season!

Come raise a glass to the gift of small business at the IN WDSTK annual Jingle mINgle and Silent Auction! WEAR AN UGLY SWEATER and you will be instantly entered in our contest to win some great prizes and giveaways!

Jingle mINgle is a social gathering fundraising event where you can mingle with current and prospective business owners in the Woodstock area. Event proceeds will go to benefit Woodstock Public Safety Foundation to assist with their "Shop with a Hero" event.

Event will be held at Reformation Brewery Woodstock. Tickets include dinner, 2 Reformation drink tickets, and a Jingle mINgle Souvenir Glass.

Ticket Pricing:

$40.00 - Early Bird Special for tickets purchased 11/01 - 11/24

$50.00 - For tickets purchased between 11/25 - 12/05

For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE!

November 22 - January 4 Magic of Lights: Christmas Lights Holiday Drive-Through at Historic Dixie Speedway.

Inside the comfort of your own vehicle, enjoy Magic of Lights, a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience! This holiday season is bigger and brighter than ever with more than a mile of spectacular light displays that bring to life your favorite holiday scenes and characters.

Don’t miss the larger-than-life sparkling Holiday Barbie™ display, the supersized Bigfoot® Monster Truck, and life-sized dinosaurs of Prehistoric Christmas! Pile everyone into the car and experience more at the same low price!

No reservation is required for online tickets. Online ticket is valid any day Nov 22-Jan 4. Ticket can also be purchased at the event.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click HERE!

November 24 - December 22 Santa at the Outlet Shoppes.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Olde Saint Nick is stopping by The Outlet Shoppes this holiday season, so be sure to visit him and share your holiday wish list!

Snap your own photos for a souvenir, and it’s all FREE!

Meet Santa from 1-4pm in center court at the Outlet Shoppes on select dates in November and December.

Click HERE for specific dates and details.

November 23 - December 31 Holiday Lights of Canton at Veteran's Park Drive-Through. Voted one of the best Holiday Light shows in Georgia, immerse yourself in the glow of over 2 million lights in what has become an unmissable annual Canton tradition.

As the sun sets and darkness envelops the world, a new realm of magic awakens. Welcome to Holiday Lights at Veterans Park, where a mesmerizing symphony of lights awaits you. Buckle up and prepare to embark on a journey like no other, where your car becomes a vessel of wonder and imagination.

Each car costs $20 to enter. Once entered, you may go though as many times as you would like. Season Pass is $50, and can be used every night during the season.

Click HERE for more information and to track weather updates!

November 29 - December 30 Holiday Lights of Woodstock Walk-Through. Continuing the tradition of Holiday Lights of Hope, step into a world where holiday magic comes to life - a twinkling wonderland awaits! Welcome to the Enchanting Christmas Spectacle, where dreams are illuminated, and festive cheer knows no bounds.

Each visit is $10 per person. Visitors under the age of 12 are free.

Season Pass is $25 and is valid for every night.

Click HERE to see more details!

November 30 - December 22 Historic Sweetscapes: A Gingerbread Journey Through Cherokee County. Come experience the return of our gingerbread display exhibit! This Holiday season, come see historic buildings turned into gingerbread houses in "Historic Sweetscapes: A Gingerbread Journey through Cherokee County" located in the Ken White Main Hall area of the History Center in Canton.

This year, we're showcasing six talented local bakers from Cherokee County.

Click HERE to see what local historic buildings will be recreated in gingerbread!

December 6 - 7 Holiday Tour of Homes. Make plans to attend History Cherokee’s Christmas Home Tour! This year, get a glimpse inside five private homes located along or near E. Main St. in Canton, Georgia. Each home will be decorated for the holiday season. Community volunteers and History Cherokee organize this fundraiser.

The public is invited to explore some of Canton’s private residences during the Christmas Home Tour. Ticket holders will enjoy touring several beautifully renovated historic homes adorned with stunning holiday décor. In addition to tour homes, some of businesses in historic downtown Canton will be on tour.

Admission is $25 per person.

Click HERE to register.

December 6 - 24 A Christmas Carol by Woodstock Arts. Broadway heavy hitters, Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Seussical, Once on This Island), breathe fantastic new life into the classic tale of A Christmas Carol.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving, but he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future.

Join us this Holiday season when Scrooge is visited by four ghosts who all wonder…Can Scrooge Be Saved?

Click HERE for tickets and more information!

December 7 Christkindl by Woodstock Arts Festival Series. The festival series is a way to bring our community together to celebrate all of our community! For those who are unfamiliar with Christkindl, it is a European celebration originated by Martin Luther. Christkindl is the gift-bringer for all and thus a festival was started to bring families together and toast the end of the year and the religious holiday.

This festival is a great time to do your last minute holiday shopping while supporting small businesses in the community. Please join us for a day of great food, amazing gifts, and holiday spirit!

Click HERE for more details.

December 7 Christmas at Adair Park. It's Christmas in Adair Park! Join us for our second annual community gathering. 3pm- Make & take ornaments 4pm- Santa arrives 4:30-5:30- Live music, tree lighting with a high chance of snow!

Click HERE for more details!

December 8 Christmas Jubilee & Parade of Lights. Join Downtown Woodstock as we ring in the holiday season with an exciting evening parade on Sunday, December 8th.

Impressive lighted floats, local bands, and an appearance from Santa Claus himself are just a few of the highlights to be seen. Quickly becoming one of the region's most popular Christmas parades, the Parade of Lights is truly spectacular.

After the parade, guests enjoy more fun at the Jubilee Festival where they can see the lighting of the Christmas Tree, visit with Santa, participate in holiday crafts, readings of The Polar Express, and food and drink for all ages.

Click HERE to see complete schedule!

Welcome to our newest members of the Innovation Spot team!

Garrie Edwards Richardson

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