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Lifestyle Letter takeover!

GOCA Executive Director Doug Barron, far right, with this year’s Lifestyle Publications cancer warrior honorees.

Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com 770.217.1282 EDITOR

Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com

Hello friends, EVERY YEAR, 22,000 WOMEN ARE DIAGNOSED WITH OVARIAN CANCER. My mother-in-law, Wendy Sheron, was one of those women in 2001. She lost her battle in 2007. If we only knew the risks and symptoms of this disease then, I think she would still be with us today.

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Darce Richardson | darce.richardson@lifestylepubs.com SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER

Karyn Slovin | karyn.slovin@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Kaylee Mitchell LAYOUT DESIGNER

The mission of Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) is to educate as many

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people as possible about the risks and symptoms of ovarian cancer because, cur-

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

rently, there is no early detection test for the disease. Early detection and treatment

Dr. Jill Golsen, Ashley Henyan, Hayley Hyer, Ken Hughes, Sean O’Keefe, Becky Peterson, Ashley Rausch

are vital to increasing survival odds.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

I want to thank some special individuals and partners for promoting and supporting the GOCA mission. Bahkahlenah, Betsy, Michele, Pam, and Sara for sharing their stories of courage and survivorship (pictured here at the photo shoot for this month's story). Sean O’Keefe Events for being a 10-year partner of the GOCA Shaken, Not Stirred Gala and Teal Trot 5K. Finally, Lifestyle Publications for providing a platform

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CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

to share our mission of education and awareness.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

You can support the GOCA mission by attending our 10th annual Shaken, Not

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

Stirred Gala on Saturday, March 14 at Georgia Aquarium. Proceeds from the event

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

will allow us to continue and expanded ovarian cancer education and awareness

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

across Georgia and beyond. Tickets and additional information are available

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

at GaOvarianCancer.org.

Please take a moment to educate yourself, a loved one, a friend, even a stranger about the risks and symptoms of ovarian cancer. I wish we had.

If we only knew, Doug Barron, Executive Director

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20 Snoring? Who Me? Dr. Jill Golsen saves the day.

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26 When Ovarian Cancer Strikes GOCA buoys survivors.

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COMPASS WELCOMES PAULINE MILLER Compass Development named Pauline Miller to the newly created position of Managing Director in Georgia. Formerly Founder and President of the new homes sales and marketing group Brightstar; Miller brings a track record of success, including more than 20 years as a top producer in her field throughout the Southeastern United States. “I’m thrilled to have joined the Compass leadership team, after having brought Brightstar under the Compass umbrella one year ago. Compass is paving the way for the future of real estate brokerages. By recruiting best-in-class real estate professionals, marketing support, and architectural

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SCHOOL NEWS

cused business travelers to those looking for

Taylor Road Middle School implemented three

a weekend getaway, the property features 132

teacher “learning walks” to increase classroom

guest rooms, including six suites and eight

effectiveness, learn from colleagues, build col-

accessible rooms. Fitness equipment, stand-up

laborative culture, and focus on student achieve-

desks, headboards with LED mood lighting,

ment. River Trail Middle School (RTMS) hosted

spa-inspired showers and premium mattresses

a successful Parent to School Day for all grade

with plush linens are available in each room.

levels attended by 250 parents who visited two

Onsite fast casual restaurant Cork & Kale™ is

of their children’s classes. RTMS eighth-grader

open each day for breakfast and dinner, offer-

Arushi Cumer placed first in the district Spelling

ing a balanced variety of health-conscious and

Bee. Medlock Bridge Elementary School cele-

indulgent food and beverage options, includ-

brated their diverse community with Heritage

ing the egg white & avocado wrap, Beyond®

Night, in late January with traditional dances

burger and Protein Chicken Bowl.

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and remove polyps in the entire colon, thereby not

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only detecting colon cancer, but by removing pol-

which they have won for the past five years. Abbots

yps helps prevent colon cancer. Stool based tests

Hill Elementary School participated in Be THE

have low accuracy for diagnosing colon polyps.

Voice, a national, student-led, character-build-

Colonoscopy is the preferred screening for colon

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cancer. It is quick, safe, and done under sedation

self-esteem and help students understand the

so patients are asleep. One simple procedure could

positive influence of the bystander. Wilson Creek

save your life. GI Specialists of Georgia offers open

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North Fulton Market data compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)

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Active Listings

157

Sold January

1194 Composer Lane

$431,000

4 Months

Average Sold Price

96%

Sale to List Price

Inventory

70

Average Days on

Market

Supply

RECENTLY SOLD SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN JOHNS CREEK Subdivision

Address

Sold Price

List Price

Sold Date

Beds

Bath Year Built

SP/LP %

TDOM

Cameron Forest

5170 Forest Run Trace

$405,000

$416,900

1/30/20

5

4

1987

93.34%

150

River Farm

5095 Johns Creek Court

$520,000

$529,900

1/28/20

4

5

1991

98.13%

301

Brookhaven @ Johns Creek

11139 Brookhaven Club

$591,000

$599,999

1/31/20

4

5

2014

96.57%

110

Quail Hollow Estates

400 Bevy Court

$619,000

$619,900

1/31/20

6

7

2002

100.00%

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Brookmere@ Johns Creek

11260 Crestview Terrace

$610,000

$638,843

1/24/20

5

5

2019

95.49%

76

Bellmore Park

6487 Creekview Circle

$650,000

$659,900

1/30/20

5

4

2019

98.50%

44

FoxHaven

13080 Fox Road

$648,900

$667,900

1/30/20

5

4

2019

94.68%

126

Briarstone at Nesbit Lakes

5250 Briarstone Ridge Way

$684,986

$700,686

1/30/20

5

4

2019

97.76%

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St Ives Country Club

3042 Shinnecock Hills Drive

$729,000

$725,000

1/30/20

6

5

1987

99.18%

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Country Club of the South

1255 Stuart Ridge

$1,120,000

$1,349,000

1/24/20

6

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1996

83.02%

997

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making your home smarter HOME AUTOMATION: Does it make sense for my house? Is now the time to automate my house and lifestyle?

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Automation can save you money. A water detector in the furnace pan., lets you know that you have an Air Conditioner problem immediately!

Voice activated command control of lights is easy to set up. Just say,”hey google - all lights off” ...bam everything is off.

A video hub means you can monitor who is at the door and be assured all systems are GO, even when you're relaxing or working.

A great starting point that will save you money and time and

wonder if your smoke detector is still working? The Nest Protect

effort is to begin with a smart thermostat and a few lamps. A pro-

allows you to test it from your smart phone, even when you are away

grammable thermostat, including the Nest and Ecobee4 will pay for

from the house. Worried that the hoses that supply water to your

itself in less than one year and you will save money in the years to

toilets, sinks, washing machine, and refrigerator are original to the

come. These devices are easy to set up and program manually or

house and that the Air Conditioner is producing hundreds of gallons

from any smart phone/tablet, or computer.

of water a month in your attic or finished basement? The Leaksmart

If you are interested in controlling lighting and small appliances this is easy to do, will save you time, and is just plain fun. Look to start with smart wall electric outlet plugs.

whole house control valve will shut the water off to your house within seconds of a leak being detected and notify you on your phone.

Video doorbells are not just for “busy-bodies!” Knowing

A few of our favorite products include doorbell cameras, smoke

when your children are home from school or when valuable

detectors, garage door control, and water leak stop products.

packages are left at your door provides tremendous peace of

These products can be life-altering providing the security and elimi-

mind and allows you to focus on what is important. For more

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

Go and Give RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS: SAVING LIVES EVERY DAY

FROM THE FIRST THREAT OF SEVERE WEATHER, MANY FIND PEACE OF MIND IN KNOWING THE RED ARTICLE ASHLEY HENYAN

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HOPE FOR AS LONG AS NEEDED. But some might not realize that 90 percent of work done by the Red Cross is done by volunteers. And, that these volunteers aren’t waiting around for the next big one to strike. Instead, they are out and about and working in local communities every day, to provide help and emotional support to families and individuals who have nowhere else to turn.

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The most common type of disaster a Red Cross vol-

This spring, Red Cross volunteers will be out

unteer responds to is a home fire-related emergency.

again in Georgia and across the U.S. – adding

“Home fires can happen to anyone, and sadly,

to the nearly 2 million free smoke alarms already

these crises can be caused by something as simple as cooking a meal at home,” says Jennifer Pipa, CEO for Georgia’s Red Cross.

installed in homes.

Red Cross volunteers play an integral role in responding to home fires and large-scale disasters

Red Cross volunteers in Georgia respond to

like hurricanes, floods and wildfires; but, they also

around 2,800 home fires every year. This means that,

transport essential blood and blood products to

on average, volunteers provide emergency resources

hospital patients, teach lifesaving skills like First Aid

so families impacted by a home fire can have a safe

and CPR, reconnect family members separated by

place to stay, food and clothing – eight times, daily.

war, migration, conflict or any other humanitarian

But volunteers are also helping to reduce home fire-related casualties by working with community

crisis – across the globe, and support our nation’s service members, veterans and their families.

partners to install free smoke alarms, replace batteries in existing alarms and help families create home fire escape plans that get every member of

To learn more about volunteer opportunities with the

the household out in two minutes or less.

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SO- WHEN YOU GOT MARRIED THEY DIDN’T SNORE. Slowly over the years things have changed. Now there is a chainsaw in the bedroom! One of you has

divorce sucks. your lawyer shouldn’t.

moved out to the guest room.

Now, they are always tired, have dark circles under their eyes, grumpy and are probably grinding their teeth too.

Even worse...your child is snoring. Don’t just blame it on a cold. They do it all the time. They sleep with their mouth open and are just not breathing well. They have ground their baby teeth down to nubs and everyone just says “oh it’s normal.”

No, it is not normal at all.

This is not just SNORING. Behind the “Snoring Curtain” are issues that must be diagnosed and resolved.

If any of this sounds familiar keep reading.

There are so many levels to this problem. People can die during an apneic event. They stop breathing. At the very least when we snore, we are not going into a deep sleep.

My first introduction to sleep apnea was with my grandmother. I was 15 years old.

We had to share a bedroom on a vacation. Lord, she snored and stopped breathing so many times I would lie there awake, scared, and think she was dead. She would lie there without a breath for 30 seconds or more! Then with a huge snort, she would take a deep breath. Does this sound like your loved one?

She died later with dementia that was caused by her hundreds of bouts of apnea. She stopped breathing for years and cut off the oxygen to her brain over and over and over, taking small brain cells with the apneic event.

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In our office, we see people who are grinding their teeth or have red bleeding gums just in the front of their mouth, which is our first clue. The next is a few questions about their sleeping habits. The CPAP machine is not always the answer so don’t stop reading. After a discussion with the patient, we talk about the route of diagnosing this issue. Since there are so many reasons and treatments, it’s important to

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not just label everyone the same. We must listen to the patient and really think about the reasons and plan of action. Not getting this resolved can break up marriages. I have had patients really upset over their situations. Depending on the chat we determine if it’s a sinus or dental issue.

If it’s a sinus issue, I always refer all my patients to a great ENT who knows sleep issues and how to resolve them. You want to get this resolved.

In children, this is terrible to let it go on.

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JOHNS CREEK SY M P H O N Y O R C H EST R A: A NIGHT I N RU SS I A

FOR THE FIRST TIME, JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

“Our students have been working hard to prepare a challenging

(JCSO) WILL COLLABORATE WITH MORE THAN 50 OF THE

Russian program,” said Lori Buonamici, Chattahoochee High School

FINEST HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS FOR A BLOCKBUSTER

orchestra director. “It’s been beautiful to watch the transformation

MUSICAL TOUR OF RUSSIA AT THE “A NIGHT IN RUSSIA” CON-

of the orchestra students as they began learning musical classics.

CERT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 7:30 P.M. AT JOHNS CREEK

When I passed out Tchaikowsky’s 2nd Symphony, the panic in the

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. This unique performance will give

room was palpable. How will we EVER play this? But the way the

the audience an opportunity to hear classic Russian sounds in selec-

students jumped in and worked through the difficult passages was

tions by Mussorgsky, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky.

truly inspirational,” Buonamici continued.

This night to remember wouldn’t be possible without JCSO’s gen-

Baughman said he is looking forward to sharing the podium

erous sponsor, Transamerica Foundation, which brought the dream

with Chattahoochee High School’s outstanding conductors, Lori

of this concert to life. Thanks in large part to Transamerica; this

Buonamici and Nick Garofalo. “Each of us will lead the combined

performance is an example of the wonderful things that can happen

musical forces in two selections, creating an evening of symphonic

when the arts, schools, and corporate partners work together.

gems from the rich treasury of Russian Romantic and post-Romantic

JCSO enjoys connecting with the community and schools to

repertoire,” he explained.

provide learning opportunities for students. Last October, JCSO

If you’re not convinced to join JCSO for “A Night in Russia” yet,

performed for students at Ocee Elementary. For some, this was

you’ll be delighted to know, this event would be perfect for a first-

the first time experiencing a professional musical performance and

timer, someone who’s never heard a symphony orchestra concert.

hopefully created an interest in music. “A Night in Russia” takes

All the elements of music and the composing techniques of several

the concept a step further by bringing seasoned professionals and

great masters will be on display.

student musicians on stage together.

“The very nature of a student/professional side-by-side gives the students AND the professionals a unique learning/teaching experience.

Single tickets range from $18 to $37 and can be purchased online, by phone 678.748.5802 or at the door. Groups of 10 or more will receive a 15 percent discount.

JCSO’s musicians average more than 20 years experience as professional symphonic musicians whose knowledge of repertoire, performance practice and orchestral playing technique combine to create a living “how to” encyclopedia for aspiring young musicians. Conversely, the students are willing learners who present a unique teaching oppor-

The mission of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is to enhance

tunity for the professionals,” said music director, J. Wayne Baughman.

the quality of life for Johns Creek and north Metro Atlanta residents

The opportunity for Chattahoochee to play alongside JCSO has

through the presentation of high-quality performances, educational

sparked excitement for the high school’s orchestra and band. The

and other outreach programs that reflect the cultural diversity of the

students are taking the performance seriously.

community. JohnsCreekSymphony.org

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Michele Helene Piepoli of Johns Creek

ARTICLE SEAN O'KEEFE | PHOTOGRAPHY CATRINA MAXWELL MAKEUP BY ST. BELLE DAME

W H E N O VA R I A N

CANCER

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HONORING A SURVIVOR

“MONTHS AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS, I REALIZED I

awareness and offering insight into how they, as

DID HAVE SUBTLE SYMPTOMS BUT I IGNORED

doctors, can be a more positive factor in the lives

THEM,” ADMITS MICHELE HELENE PIEPOLI.

of their patients.”

“Now I always tell women, listen to your body! Be

“Jennifer, my daughter, and Sophia, my 15-year

aware of the subtle signs, it is better to investigate

old granddaughter, were and continue to be my

than to regret.” This is also a motto of the Georgia

inspiration. We are enjoying each day with love and

Ovarian Cancer Alliance and survivors everywhere.

laughter. We are going to concerts and spending

Michele was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2018.

time together.” Michele is currently on immunother-

“My navigation nurse sat with me and my daughter

apy and she keeps negativity out of her life. “I enjoy

and walked me through the entire process, answered all my questions, and most importantly gave me the Georgia Ovarian

Cancer

Alliance’s

(GOCA) Bag of Hope.” The Bag of Hope is provided, free of charge to Georgia based, newly-diagnosed ovarian cancer patients and consists of important information about resources and fellowship as well as numerous comfort items such as a blanket, soft and warm socks, and a journal to document the journey.

Survivors Teaching Students

my consulting work and have

“J EN N I F ER, M Y DAUGH T ER, A N D SOPH I A , M Y 15 -Y E A R OL D GR A N DDAUGH T ER, W ER E A N D CON T I N U E TO BE M Y I NSPI R AT ION.”

returned to my profession in a more balanced way.”

“I am excited to be attending the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance Shaken, Not Stirred Gala for the first time this year.”

The

Georgia

Ovarian

Cancer Alliance was founded in 1998 by a group of thirteen ovarian cancer survivors to educate Georgia’s women, their families, and healthcare providers about the risks, symptoms and treatments of

ovarian

cancer.

The

Shaken, Not Stirred Gala,

is another GOCA program

GOCA’s annual fundraiser is

and

coming up on March 14th at

introduces

medical

students to ovarian cancer

Georgia Aquarium and fea-

survivors in a learning environment to help the stu-

tures a culinary offering from the member chefs of

dents understand the patient’s perspective and one

the Atlanta Chapter of the Les Dames d’Escoffier

that interests Michele greatly. “I am very transparent

International. The evening’s celebration highlights

about my diagnosis especially when interacting with

the work of GOCA, salutes our survivors and their

women,” says Michele. “Initially, I wasn’t. I think

caregivers, and raises critical funds in support of

I just took some time to digest the diagnosis. I feel

GOCA’s outreach programs and the Bag of Hope.

strongly about educating future physicians about

ShakenNotStirredGala.com

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OPEN HOUSE

this kitchen

is home

RENOVATION MAKES COOKING MORE FUN

ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY CATRINA MAXWELL

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SINCE PURCHASING HER HOME TEN YEARS AGO, KARYN HAS BEEN UNHAPPY WITH THE KITCHEN, DREAMING OF A LARGE ISLAND WHERE HER FAMILY COULD COOK TOGETHER AND ENTERTAIN. Her daughter is a freshman in college and son is in graduate school, so holidays and family time are precious.

She met Shane and Umar, the owners of Georgia Cabinet Co and they formed a friendship, redesigning the kitchen together for an updated look, new island and amenities that make cooking a joy.

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)

storage space,” says Karyn. “Shane recommended this

existence. It has the ability to mimic the beautiful Carrara

feature along with adding storage cabinets on the front

marble look, but is tougher than both marble and gran-

side of the island.”

ite. Quartz has also become popular recently due to the

“Karyn’s kitchen is an excellent mix of contemporary,

unnecessary long-term upkeep like natural stones.

versatility and elegance. We chose the widely popular

Two-toned kitchens: A bold and attractive new trend

White Shaker cabinets to brighten and make the room

typically composed of the base cabinets as one color and

appear larger,” says Omar, who opened the Georgia

the wall cabinets as a different color. These kitchens are

Cabinet Co in 2013.

fun and diverse, composed with many tones and colors,

Since Karyn loves to cook, Omar chose granite which

allowing the eye to enjoy the entire room.

is very heat, stain and crack resistant, making it a front-

Large and practical sinks: Functionality is important

runner for this kitchen. A slated gray subway contrasts

for kitchens, and specifically sinks. Typically crafted

with the bright cabinets and counter tops. They chose

of ceramic, porcelain or stainless steel, farmhouse

stainless steel tubular pulls for contrast against the bright

sinks have become increasingly popular due to the

white cabinets. “The White Shaker cabinets are extremely

ability to accommodate large pots, pans, plates and

versatile and can be paired with both warm and cool

platters, while also easing the ability to hand wash

tones. Everything in Karyn’s kitchen was strategically

everything in one location.

paired together for style and functionality,” says Omar.

Here are a few trends the team at Georgia Cabinet Co is seeing for 2020.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

1 JOHNS CREEK WEDDING EXPO

6230 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Johns Creek

The Johns Creek Wedding Expo returns to Johns Creek March 1st, 2020 from 1-4pm at The Standard Club. Discover the best wedding venues and event services in Johns Creek, Georgia at this boutique wedding show! Expo is open to the public.

1 COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOTS Newtown Park

Sign up for a chance to land a plot at Johns Creek’s Newtown Park Community Garden through March 16. The Community Garden offers 52 plots in which people can grow vegetables and flowers. The garden has four raised beds for those who have trouble working at ground level. Each plot is 4 feet by 8 feet.

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8 STEP UP 5K

Newtown Park

Both the 5K and 1K courses are on the paved bike trails, and are 100% closed to traffic. Proceeds benefit Embracing Tolerance, a local education and awareness program whose vision is to create a generation of educated and socially responsible youth. RaceRoster.com

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AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW ATLANTA 2 Galleria Parkway

The American Craft Show returns to the Cobb Galleria Centre on March 13 – 15, 2020. The show, in its 31st year, is a three-day celebration of all

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things fine craft. Attendees can shop crafts like they’ve never seen before from over 230 of the country’s leading artists specializing in contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture, home goods and décor.

14 SHAKEN NOT STIRRED GALA Georgia Aquarium

The

Georgia

Ovarian

Cancer

Alliance will celebrate with specialty cocktails, dinner created by Les Dames d'Escoffier International - Atlanta Chapter Chefs, dancing, casino games, tributes, and auctions. Proceeds support GOCA's Bag of Hope as well as education and awareness programs statewide.

The Celebrity All-Star Band will provide live entertainment for the crowd. WXIA-TV's Christine Pullara is emcee. GaOvarianCancer.org

14 GUIDED HIKES Autrey Mill

Expand your sense of wonder during these hikes. Loop down to the creek to explore the natural environment here at Autrey Mill. Hikes are open to all ages, but best suited to those who can easily walk a third of a mile.

Chaperones must accompany those 14 and younger. Participation fee $5 of free for members of all ages.

14 TAPPIN' OUT HOMELESSNESS Truck & Tap Alpharetta

Join The Drake House's Young Professionals

Advisory

Council

(YPAC) at its 2nd Annual Tappin' Out Homelessness (TOH) event the 2nd Saturday in March at Truck & Tap. CONTINUED >

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LIFEST Y LE CALENDAR Truck and Tap will also donate one

dollar for every beer and wine sold throughout the day. Over 1000

people attended last year's event, which raised over $12,000 for The

GIVE YOURS THE CARE IT DESERVES

Drake House.

19 LIBRARY AFTER DARK Metropolitan Library

Join in for the 3rd Thursday of every month for special after-hours

STEAM nights for adults. Learn to use a Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, Virtual

Reality,

Circut

Machine,

Sewing, Filmmaking, Music and more. If you would like to host a skill night with the library please email

New Year’s wishes from Dr. Golsen and her team!

library.outreach@fultoncountyga. gov to share your interest and complete a Volunteer Application.

28 GOAT TRAINING

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center

Attend one Goat Husbandry Class to learn more about the Methods and Safety prior to enrollment in

Jill M. Golsen, DMD

the “Adopt a Goat” Program. This program will lead you through the safety, handling, and care needed to work with goats.Family with children as young as 3 are able to participate in the goat husbandry course.

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29 SPECIAL NEEDS EASTER EGG DASH Park Place at Newtown School

Enjoy a fun spring morning of games, activities, an Easter Egg Hunt and a special visit from the Easter Bunny!

The Adaptive Recreation Programs & Events are designed to expose participants to new experiences;

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self-con-

fidence, and independence; and promote

community

involvement.

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30 JOHNS CREEK CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT Rivermont Golf Club

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