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Bring One for the Chipper As part of a statewide effort to reuse Christmas trees, Keep Roswell Beautiful has joined with sponsors The Home Depot, 11 Alive, The Davey Tree Expert Company, and the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation in hosting this Christmas tree recycling project. Residents are invited to bring their trees to Home Depot in Roswell, where the trees will be chipped into mulch. Participants will receive a free gift (while supplies last). Please do not drop off trees in advance. 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m., Home Depot, 1580 Holcomb Bridge Road and 870 Woodstock Road, Roswell. KeepRoswellBeautiful.org
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‘The Only Light in Reno’ Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Atlanta playwright Topher Payne’s new play set in Reno, Nev., in August 1960. Filming on “The Misfits” is hopelessly behind schedule, with no end in sight. The Sierra Mountains are on fire, and Reno is in total blackout. Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift are playing board games with an accused murderess, and Marilyn Monroe is locked in the bathroom. This is the hilarious story of when Hollywood came to “the biggest little city in the world” and everything went up in flames. Visit the website for specific performance dates and times. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-1260, GET.org
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AAU/YBOA Girls Basketball Tryouts Sixth-grade girls interested in travel basketball are invited to participate in the AAU/YBOA Sixth-Grade Girls’ Basketball Tryouts. 4:00-6:00 p.m., both dates, Northside Baptist Church, 11125 Houze Road, Roswell. 770-598-8063, NGTBasketball@gmail.com
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Roswell Fire and Police Foundation Charity Gala In the course of helping others, members of the Roswell Police and Fire Departments are sometimes injured, resulting in the disruption of normal family activities and financial instability. The mission of the Roswell Fire and Police Foundation and the goal of the gala is to help Roswell public safety employees and their families in their time of need. The black tie-optional event will feature a buffet-style dinner, open bar, and entertainment provided by Yacht Rock Revue. 6:30-10:30 p.m., Ivy Hall at Roswell Mill, 85 Mill St., Bldg. B., Roswell. 678-756-2878, RoswellFPF.org
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Night Hike What goes bump in the night? Night hikers at the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC)! The guided night hike will feature fun activities and take participants through one of CNC’s woodland trails or on the river boardwalk, all by the light of the moon. Experience a private animal encounter with fellow night hikers to learn exactly what to look (or listen) for while out on the trail! Ages 5 and up. 7:009:00 p.m., 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. 770-992-2055, ChattNatureCenter.org
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13th Annual Roswell Wedding Showcase Presented by Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau, this event will feature unique and talented wedding specialists on hand to offer advice on wedding planning tips, hotel accommodations for your guests, event facilities, cakes and catering specialties, décor and design, bridal gifts, and more. Admission is free, 2:00-5:00 p.m., DoubleTree by continued on page 8
Library Events ALPHARETTA 238 Canton St., Alpharetta 770-740-2425 Northeast/Spruill Oaks 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek 770-360-8820 Ocee 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek 770-360-8897 Roswell 115 Norcross Street, Roswell 770-640-3075
AFPLS.org CAREing Paws Third and fourth Saturdays, January-May, 11:00 a.m. & Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m., Roswell Bella or Shayna, trained and certified therapy dogs, love stories. Beginning and reluctant readers are encouraged to sign up for a 15-minute time slot to read to them. Grades 1 and up. Registration begins three weeks before the program. Junior Achievement Means Success Entrepreneurship Program January 7, 14, 21 & 28; February 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:00 p.m., Northeast/Spruill Oaks Teens will interact with representatives from the Atlanta business community to develop real-life solutions to challenges faced by companies in today’s business climate. The series will conclude with a Business Challenge Competition in which students present their ideas to a panel of judges from the local business community. Grades 6-9. Registration is required. Teen Thursday: Geek Chic January 9 & March 13, 6:00 p.m., Ocee Learn how to hand-stitch embellish your clothes using a variety of fabrics and accessories. Bring a cardigan, T-shirt, skirt, hat or anything else you would like to alter. Snacks will be provided. Ages 12-18. Writers’ Forum January 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Roswell This 90-minute facilitated event will be a lively, safe exchange for writers of any skill level to share their work and receive balanced feedback. Registration is required. Georgia Peach Scrappers January 13 & 27; February 10 & 24; continued on page 8