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Alpharetta Food Truck Alley every Thursday 5 – 9 p.m. Kick off the weekend early every Thursday in downtown Alpharetta with a variety of food trucks and music. Six to eight food trucks will roll out some amazing eats with seating available on the street. For more information, call 678-2976000. Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta. Enter at the corner of Roswell Street down from 37 Old Roswell St. www.alpharetta.ga.us
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‘Fore’ the Love of a Horse Golf Classic ▲ 8:30 a.m. Enjoy a great day of golf at the Trophy Club while supporting For the Love of a Horse, a local, volunteerrun nonprofit dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of horses with criticalcare needs. $125 per golfer or $450 for a “foresome.” Price includes green fees, cart fees, range balls, breakfast, buffet lunch and soft drinks. Enjoy fantastic door prizes and gift bags. The Trophy Club of Atlanta, 15135 Hopewell Road, Alpharetta. www.foretheloveofahorse.org Kevin Gillespie Celebrity Chef Demonstration 7 p.m. Kevin Gillespie, executive chef at Woodfire Grill in Atlanta, a “Rising Star Chef of the Year” and an accomplished cookbook author, will conduct a demonstration class at the Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta. $60. Register online. www.publix.com/aprons/schools/ Alpharetta Home by Dark Concert Series 8 p.m. The Home by Dark Concert series at the Chattahoochee Nature Center features James Casto with Josh Osborne and Jeff Silver. Table reservations available. Bring your own picnics and beverages. Bring chairs or blankets for general admission seating, $15. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. www.homebydark.com
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Johns Creek Farmers Market 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meet local farmers and shop for organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road. Go online to learn more or to sign up for the weekly newsletter. www.johnscreekga.gov Lavender Festival at Barrington Hall 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy all things lavender, food trucks, music, children’s activities, crafts and games. Learn about the healing properties of lavender in the Zen Zone. Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell. www.southerntrilogy.com Johns Creek Movies in the Park Enjoy outdoor family fun at Newtown 34 | northsidewoman.com | june2013
JUNE Park, centered around a movie presented on a huge outdoor screen. Pre-show activities include a moonwalk, giant slide, face painting, children’s activities, giveaways, entertainment, food and drinks. Movie starts at dusk. Pre-show activities start two hours prior. Free. Movie title to be announced one week prior to the event. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road. www.johnscreekga.gov
Flick and Flurries at Friendship Park in Crabapple ▲ 7 p.m. The city of Milton kicks off a new “Family, Fun, Flicks and Flurries” featuring movie nights in June and August and an afternoon of snow tubing in July, all held at Friendship Community Park in Crabapple. The series begins on June 8 with the ‘80s classic film “The Goonies” to be shown at sundown on a two-story inflatable movie screen. Before the film, enjoy a bounce house, face painting and crafts. Friendship Community Park, 12785 Birmingham Highway, Milton. www.cityofmiltonga.us Mama’s Blue Dress at Matilda’s 8:30 p.m. Matilda’s Cottage offers live outdoor music “under the pines” throughout the summer months. Bring your lawn chairs, food and drinks, even your dog on a leash for an unforgettably laid-back evening of entertainment. Purchase tickets at the door. $15. Kids 16 and under free when accompanied by a parent. Matilda’s Music Under the Pines, 377 South Main St., Alpharetta. See the full music schedule online. www.matildascottagemarket.com
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Alpharetta City Band Concert 3 p.m. The Alpharetta City Band will play a medley of patriotic music to celebrate Flag Day. Refreshments will be provided by the Alpharetta Golden Age Club. Alpharetta Adult Activity Center, 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta.
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HCASIN EARTS NIGHT Casino Night to Support Drake House 6 – 10 p.m. At the first annual House of Hearts Casino Night, you can win big at the roulette wheel, black jack, craps or poker tables, all to support The Drake House which provides emergency housing for women and children in crisis. Enjoy drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres. The event will be held at Physicians Plaza, Emory Johns Creek Hospital, 6335 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek. casinonight@thedrakehouse.org
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Forsyth County Newcomers and Women’s Club 11 a.m. The Forsyth County Newcomers and Women’s Club holds monthly luncheons on the third Thursday of each month at the Windermere Golf Club, 5000 Davis Love Drive, Cumming. All women are encouraged to attend. For more information, email Mary Beth Magallanes at Marybeth.magallanes@ gmail.com. www.newcomersclubofforsyth.org Alive After Five 5 p.m. Come to downtown Roswell for live music, outside vendors and extended retail hours, face painting, free trolley and more. Canton Street, downtown Roswell. www.aliveafterfiveroswell.com
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Library Book Sale in Johns Creek 2 – 4 p.m. The summer book sale by the Friends of the NE/Spruill Oaks Library will be open to the public on Friday, June 21 from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 23 from 2 – 4 p.m. A wide variety of children’s, teen and adult fiction and nonfiction books and a variety of media will be for sale. Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek.
Freaky Friday Pool Party 6 p.m. Have some howling good fun at the Halloween-themed Freaky Friday Pool Party hosted by the city of Alpharetta at Wills Park. Wear your costume or mask over your bathing suit and enjoy games, tricks and treats, prizes and more. In case of bad weather, call the pool rainout hotline: 678-297-6107. $3 per person. Alpharetta City Pool, Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta.
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Back to the River Race and Festival 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, the National Park Service and the City of Roswell present this popular 8-mile river race from Garrard Landing to Riverside Park in Roswell, followed by a free, family-friendly festival with live music, food and arts and crafts. Race begins at 9 a.m., with the festival following from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Advanced and on-site registration for solo and tandem boats. Registered paddlers receive a gift bag, T-shirt, lunch and one-year membership with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. www.chattahoochee.org
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Alpharetta Art in the Park 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Also on June 30 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Gallery 35 presents Art in the Park on the last full weekend of each month through October. Artists create masterpieces before your eyes at this market under the trees. Combine with Alpharetta’s Downtown Farmer’s Market for a fun-filled day. Old Milton Park, 35 Milton Ave., Alpharetta.
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Cirque Musica with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. Cirque Musica blends the grace and thrills of the world’s greatest circus performers with stunning symphonic music from the ASO’s classical, POPS, and popular repertoire. Tickets: $15 - $45. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp.com Roswell Patriotic Celebration Concerts 7:30 p.m. June 28 and 4 p.m. June 30. The 120-voice Roswell United Methodist Church sanctuary choir and 60-member Atlanta Wind Symphony give a musical tribute to our nation and those who serve in the Armed Forces. Complimentary tickets in the church main office, 770-5940512. RUMC, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. www.rumc.com
Looking Ahead
JULY
ALPHARETTA Fireworks and Festivities at Wills Park July 4, 6 – 10 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day at Wills Park. Children’s activities and local entertainment will be on the lawn behind the Alpharetta Community Center from 6 – 9 p.m. Food vendors throughout the park from 6 – 10 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk, rain or shine. Wills Park, 1825 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com All American Celebration with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra July 5, 8 p.m. The ASO presents a program of patriotic songs, beloved anthems and sing-alongs capturing the heart of freedom. The evening will conclude with a post-concert finale featuring soaring fireworks. Tickets: $15 - $45. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp.com ROSWELL
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Craft Beer Festival and 5K Road Race 6 – 11:30 p.m. Over 100 craft beer vendors will be on hand for tastings at a large street festival and road race featuring food for purchase from Olde Blind Dog Pub and music from Salt Road Band. The festival’s $10 entry fee includes a souvenir glass to use during the event. A 5K race will begin at 8 p.m. at the Corner Deli, registration $30, www.active.com. All runners receive a race T-shirt and a free beer. Downtown Alpharetta, Milton Avenue and Main Street. www.worldshoppiest5k.com
Roswell’s 14th annual Fireworks Extravaganza July 4, 5:30 p.m. Carnival games and activities and food by Shane’s Rib Shack. Stage performances include Big Biscuit at 6 p.m. and Banks and Shane at 7:30 p.m. A fireworks display begins at dusk. Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com CUMMING Fireworks at the Fairgrounds July 3 – 4. Bring your blanket to the Cumming Fairgrounds 6 p.m. July 3 for a live band, inflatables, food, a fireworks display and an all-ages dance contest. On July 4, enjoy the famous Steam Engine Parade at 10 a.m. including steam engines, tractors, cars and floats. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. www.cummingfair.net