July
Things to do in North Fulton
July 26 Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: Downtown on Old Roswell St., Alpharetta Information: Bring your family (and your own blankets or lawn chairs) out to Downtown Alpharetta to watch a free movie, “Jack the Giant Slayer” on a large, inflatable screen! One hour before the movie, enjoy free music, kids’ activities, and theater-style concessions.
Saturdays—September 7 FARMERS MARKET Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Information: Held each Saturday, the Farmers Market features local farmers and vendors with organic and/or sustainable foods and produce. (678) 512-3200, www.JohnsCreekGA.gov
Saturdays—September 14 RIVERSIDE FARMERS’ MARKET Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Roswell City Hall parking lot, 38 Hill St., Roswell Information: The Riverside Farmers’ Market will be held each Saturday, May 18-September 14. Vendors will offer farm-fresh vegetables; sunripened fresh fruit and berries; fragrant herbs; beautiful flowers and plants; organic compost; artisan cheeses; organic herbal soaps; and more. In addition, the farmers’ market will feature live music, lectures and demonstrations. (770) 231-4214, jrolando@uga.edu
Saturdays—Mid-October DOWNTOWN ALPHARETTA FARMERS MARKET Time: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Old Canton Street, Downtown
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Alpharetta Information: You will find farmers with fruits and vegetables, gardeners with fresh flowers and plants, and makers of all sorts of edible home goods from yummy desserts to local raw honey and homemade sauces and jellies. Held each Saturday through mid-October. (404) 402-5389, candawood@bellsouth.net, www.alpharettafarmersmarket.com
July 8—12: General Creative Writing July 22—26: General Creative Writing July 29—August 2: Playwriting KIDS CAN WRITE CAMPS Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Barrington Hall 535 Barrington Drive, Roswell Information: These enriching camps will teach children how to write creatively and to view writing as a fun process, not a chore. The general creative writing camps will be led by award-winning children’s book author Mary Ann Rodman. Ages 10-14. Reservations are required, as each session is limited to 12 children. (770) 640-3855
July 8—13: ‘Three Bears’ July 15-20: ‘Beauty & the Beast’ ROSWELL SUMMER PUPPET SERIES Time:
Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.
Wednesday & Friday, 1 p.m. Location: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell Information: Now in its 16th season, the Roswell Summer Puppet Series features nationally renowned puppeteers bringing all varieties of puppets and marionettes to the stage for a collection of whimsical and captivating performances. Tickets are available 30 minutes prior to show time and in advance online. (770) 594-6232, www.roswellpuppets.com
July 9 MPA, MBA & MAT INFORMATION SESSION Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: North Fulton Center, Reinhardt University, 4100 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta Information: This information session will review Reinhardt University’s graduate programs offered at the Alpharetta location: Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education (MAT); or Master of Public Administration with a concentration in criminal justice (MPA). (770) 720-5797, www.reinhardt.edu/graduate
July 13 SNOW TUBING IN THE PARK Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Friendship Community Park, 12785 Birmingham Hwy., Milton Information: Come enjoy Christmas in July at Friendship Community Park as the the City of Milton brings Snow Kings’ movable mountain to the masses. Kids and adults alike will be able to cool off and slide down run after run of smooth, refreshing snow — no jacket required! Join in lots of other fun activities, including a bounce house from Milton Chiropractic & Massage, face painting from Good Friend Mortgage, and crafts from The School Place of Roswell. (678) 242-2530, www.cityofmiltonga.us
MOVIES AT NEWTOWN PARK Time: 6 p.m. Location: Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek Information: This summer outdoor series of family-friendly movies is presented on a huge inflatable screen at Newtown Park. Pre-show