Hometown Herald April 2020

HOMETOWN HERALD

April 2020

The Official Newsletter for the Hamilton Mill Community Association

Welcome

NEW RESIDENTS

UPCOMING

PROJECTS

FOOD TRUCK

Friday

COMMUNITY

YARD SALE

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents Tranita and Leroy Anderson Robert and Sarah Brewer Richard and Natalie Chase Justice Clayton Justin and Meghan Moore Jessie and Mary Simmons Jae Rhie and Song Yi Song

The Board of

DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members President: Jerry Hanes Vice President: E’Lane Tullis Treasurer: Allison Heusel Secretary: Bill Jennings Member at Large: Sam Basquin Member at Large: Anne Dotter Member at Large: Karen Taylor

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HELPFUL INFORMATION

SHABEN & ASSOCIATES

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Emergency ......................................................... 911 Police Headquarters............................770.513.5000 Non Emergency...................................770.513.5700 Gwinnett Sheriff/Jail..............................770.619.6500 County Courthouse..............................770.822.8000 Dacula City Hall...................................770.963.7451 Dacula Post Office...............................770.962.4390 Poison Control......................................404.616.9000 Fire Headquarters.................................678.518.5018 Station 18.............................................678.518.5018 Tag Office............................................770.822.8801 Drivers License Services........................770.995.6855 Property Tax..........................................770.822.8800 Voter Registration.................................770.226.7210 Animal Control.....................................770.339.3200 Gwinnett Senior Services......................770.822.8850

Email: hmillevents@gmail.com

UTILITIES

ON-SITE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Ph: 678.546.3737 1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, GA 30019 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Email: PropertyManager@Hmill.com Property Manager: Maureen Murphy CORPORATE OFFICE (for after-hours common area maintenance emergencies)

Shaben Main Office: 770.271.2252 After Hours Emergency: 770.271.2252 P.O. Box 3189 Suwanee, GA 30024-0989

You are welcome to contact the Activities Office via email at hmillevents@gmail.com for information on planned events or to RSVP for an event.

TENNIS SHOP

Ph: 770.945.6452 milltennis@bellsouth.net GWINNETT POLICE NON-EMERGENCY

Ph: 770.513.5700 STREET MAINTENANCE

Contact Gwinnett County at 770.822.7474 to report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk.

MAILBOX REPLACEMENT/REPAIR

All mailboxes must be the same as a Community-Wide Standard: STYLE 311K • Sign Kwik 770.623.1669 • Mailbox Maven, Kathy Ramatowski: 678.551.8591 • Addresses of Distinction: 770.436.6198 www.aodmailboxes.com These are resources only, no recommendations or assurances are made by the Association.

AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT

Hamilton Mill Amenity Cards are available to goodstanding residents. Please call 678.546.3737 or 678.546.1597 to set up an appointment. Replacement cards/tenant cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted.

LOST DOG/CATS/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES

If you have lost your pet, please email the On-Site Property Management and they will be happy to email the community. Please also contact the Gwinnett County Animal Control at 770.513.5100 to report your lost pet or if a dangerous pet is running loose.

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Gwinnett Co. Solid Waste Mgnt............770.822.7141 Water Resources..................................678.376.6700 Buford Gas...........................................770.945.6761 Jackson EMC/Street Light Outage........770.963.6166 Charter Communications....................678.410.9362 AT&T.....................................................800.436.8638 Direct Satellite/Dish Network.................678.714.1495 For a complete listing of Gwinnett County Departments, please visit www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments

PUBLIC SCHOOLS Puckett’s Mill Elementary School................ 678.765.5110 www.pmseonline.org

Osborne Middle School....................... 770.904.5400 www.gwinnett.k12/ha.us/OsborneMS.home.org

Millcreek High School........................... 678.714.5850 www.millcreekhighschool.org

Dacula High School............................. 770.963.6664 www.daculahs.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Hebron Christian Academy..................770.962.9250 Dacula Classical Academy.................678.377.0080 Oak Hill Classical School............................. 770.338.7945 Sugar Hill Christian Academy...............678.745.4121 Greater Atlanta Christian......................770.243.2258 HOSPITALS/URGENT CARE

Gwinnett Medical Center.....................678.312.1000 ChoiceOne Urgent Care - Hamilton Mill...... 470.326.7300 Northeast Georgia Medical Center.....770.219.9000 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta........... 404.150.KIDS Northeast Georgia Urgent Care...........770.848.6195 RECREATION

Community After Hours emergency....404.835.9100 Millcreek Athletic Association............ millcreekaa.net Dacula Soccer............................. dscrevolution.com Bogan Park (for reservations at any park).......678.227.0850 Gwinnett County Public Library.............770.978.5154 Gwinnett County Cultural Center.........770.813.7500 Lake Lanier Islands................................800.840.LAKE Road Atlanta....................................... 800.849.RACE

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

From The Board

Daylight Savings Time means spring and summer are just around the corner. This time of year is also when we work on projects around the neighborhood that improve how our common areas look and repair our amenities. This year The Board has budgeted for the following projects within the community: Resurface Tennis Courts Tennis courts typically require resurfacing every 4-5 years. This year we have budgeted to resurface courts one through eight at the Millview Tennis Center. This project is slated to begin in August after the summer tennis camps complete and prior to the start of fall tennis.

Tennis Light Bulb Replacement There have been significant improvements in tennis court lighting in the past few years with many courts moving from halogen based lights to LED based lights. The Board has made the decision to upgrade the lighting for the tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts. We are in the process of determining the best models to convert to and are tentatively scheduled to start the project in May. Front Entrance Landscaping We are in the process of upgrading the landscaping at the front entrance to the neighborhood.

In addition to expanding the flowered area, we will also be removing several Holly trees and replacing them with Magnolia trees.

Playground Shade One of the more common complaints we get is that the playground equipment gets so hot during the summer. That will be changing as we will be adding shade to the playground area this spring.

Replaster Millview Pool The plaster in the Millview pool had deteriorated to the point where major repairs were needed to ensure the safety of the swimmers. Work has already begun on replastering the main, baby and slide pools at the Millview Amenity. This work should be done well ahead of the opening day for the pools.

While the above list is not totally inclusive of all projects budgeted for 2020, they should give you an idea of where The Board has decided to invest in the community.

Jerry Hanes President, Hamilton Mill HOA

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SPIRIT SIGNS

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Spirit Signs, Banners, or Flags such as for Mill Creek or any other seasonal team sport, such as soccer, baseball, etc. may be displayed on the day of the event, but not on a permanent basis. These signs shall not exceed four square feet. No signs may be installed in the County Right of Way, on the entry monuments or in Association landscaping. Any damage to landscaping or irrigation will be billed to the Lot owner. Graduation banners may be displayed on your lot throughout the month of May. Group Graduation banners must follow the procedures outlined in the Graduation Banner Procedures. All other spirit signs require submission of a Modification Request Form.

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Father’s Day

Tennis Committee Meeting Tennis Committee 7:00pm Meeting 7:00pm

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Easter Sunday

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Grounds and Facilities Meeting 6:30pm

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Memorial Day!

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MONDAY

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SUNDAY

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Elder Care Seminar Series Part 2: Lakeview Clubhouse 6:30pm

Social Committee Meeting 6:45pm

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TUESDAY

THURSDAY

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Earth Day

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Passover begins at sundown

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Board Meeting 7pm

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Ramadan begins at sundown

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Calendar Sponsored by:

FRIDAY

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Food Truck Friday at Lakeview 6pm Neighborhood Yard Sale

Good Friday

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Neighborhood Yard Sale

SATURDAY

Join us for any of the listed events RSVP to Hmillevents@gmail.com

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Join us for any of the listed events RSVP to Hmillevents@gmail.com!

APRIL Meetings

Social Events

Swim Team

Tennis

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SOCIAL NEWS

SEMINAR SERIES Part 2: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know – The Importance of Being Educated Prior to a Crisis

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Lakeview Club Room Healthy Dinner served at 6:30pm Seminar starts at 7pm RSVP to hmillevents@gmail.com by April 13.

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Thanks to you, Eagle Ranch helps make life better for children and their families.

To make a gift, or learn more, visit EagleRanch.org or call 770.967.8500.

Mother’s Day • Anniversaries • Birthdays • Teacher Gifts • Graduations

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SOCIAL NEWS

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SOCIAL NEWS

If you have any items that you would like to have picked up on Saturday, April 25 after our community yard sale, please contact Carry On Youth (501(c)(3)).

They will be able to provide a tax receipt for your donations.

Pickups can be scheduled by email at carryonyouth@gmail.com.

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SOCIAL NEWS

Dueling Pianos Held at the Lakeview Clubhouse on Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22 at 7pm Two SOLD OUT shows – right here in your neighborhood!

The Andrew Brothers, Damian Cartier and Mark Kovaly, rocked out Hamilton Mill with all kinds of requests from the audience from Prince, to Billy Joel, to Elton John, to Queen , to Lizzo, to Taylor Swift.

There even was a mash up of classical Beethoven with Stairway to Heaven!

Check out all the fun Hamilton Mill residents had!

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SOCIAL NEWS

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SOCIAL NEWS

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

HAMILTON MILL HAMMERHEAD NEWS We are ready for an awesome 2020 summer of fast swims and fun times!!! If you would like to join in on the fun, you can register at https://hamiltonmill.swimtopia.com/register.

IMPORTANT DATES April 18th: 2-5PM- HMST Swim Season Kickoff Party at Little Mulberry May 3rd: Parent Meeting at Lakeview Clubhouse May 11th: First Swim Practice May 28th: First Swim Meet We are excited to start a new season! Any questions? Visit us at hamiltonmill. swimtopia.com or email us at hmsthammerheads@gmail.com.

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TENNIS NEWS

Mark Your Calendar

P4 SWING & SWAP A MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS TOURNAMENT Benefiting the P4 Foundation Saturday, April 18

The P4 is a local organization founded by Hamilton Mill resident, Gino Vizzi. The Foundation works directly with local children and families impacted by childhood cancer to provide support, hope, and faith-filled encouragement, as well as tips for health and wellness — before, during and after treatment.

2020 Calendar of Events

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR 2020 TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL EVENTS!!! LOOK FOR THESE AND OTHER EXCITING EVENTS COMING UP THIS YEAR.

4/18/2020 P4 Foundation Tournament Saturday 4/24/2020 Tennis Round Robin Friday 4/26/2020 Pickleball Round Robin Sunday 5/15 – 5/17 Hamilton Mill Club Tennis Championship 7/10/2020 Tennis Round Robin Friday

2020 HAMILTON MILL DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Register now for a great weekend of tennis and fun! Grab a partner and come out to test your skills against the best players in the neighborhood.

This weekend event will include a level-based tournament, lunch on Saturday and prizes!

When: May 15 – 17 Cost: $25 per player

TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL ROUND ROBIN SOCIALS Come to one of our fun social events this month!

7/26/2020 Pickleball Round Robin Sunday

Dates Tennis: Friday, April 24 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm Pickleball: Sunday, April 26 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm

8/8/2020 Junior Tennis Carnival Saturday

Location: Tennis – Millview Tennis Facility Pickleball – Lakeview Pickleball courts

8/27 – 8/29 ALTA Camp 9/18/2020 Tennis Round Robin Friday

Cost: $10 per player Get ready for the Summer with a new hat or t-shirt form the Hamilton Mill Tennis Shop!!

10/4 – 10/5 Hamilton Mill Club Pickleball Sunday Championships 10/30/2020 Junior Halloween Carnival Friday 11/13/2020 Thanksgiving Tennis Round Robin Friday 12/4/2020 Toys for Tots Tennis Round Robin Friday 12/6/2020 Toys for Tots Pickleball Round Robin Sunday 20 | HOMETOWN HERALD |April 2020

TENNIS NEWS JUNIOR PROGRAM The Hamilton Mill Junior Tennis program welcomes players of all levels and ages.

We strive to offer a program that is both fun, challenging and gives players a chance to excel at the game of tennis.

8U Tennis Time: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 5:00-6:00pm 9-11 Tennis Time: Monday &/Or Wednesday 5:00-6:30pm Middle School Time: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:00pm High School Time: Tuesday & Thursday 3:30 – 5:00pm

THE BALL MACHINE IS A GREAT WAY TO GROOVE YOUR STROKES!!!

Match Play Time: Friday 5:00 – 6:30pm This program runs on monthly sign up and payments.

The monthly prices will differ due to playable weeks of the month. We will be off same days / weeks as Gwinnett County Public Schools.

The Ball Machine is here and available to rent!!

Come out and groove your strokes. Call or email the shop to reserve your time today!!

Dates to Remember

April 18: P4 Foundation Tournament April 24: Friday – Tennis Round Robin April 26: Sunday – Pickleball Round Robin May 15-17: Hamilton Mill Doubles Tennis Championship

TENNIS SHOP

Monday – Thursday: 9:00am-12:00pm, 4:30pm-6:30pm Friday & Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm Sunday: 12:30pm-3:30pm milltennis@bellsouth.net 770-945-6452 @Hamiltonmill.Tennis @TennisAtHamiltonMill

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ADULT TENNIS CLINICS Adult Drills One hour of high intensity drills Tuesday: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Stroke of the Week This clinic will focus on a different aspect of stroke production or shot each week.

Friday: 9:30am-10:30am Drop-in Clinics 1 hr $15.00 / Non-resident $18.00 April 2020 | HOMETOWN HERALD | 21

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EASY GRILLED FISH TACOS WITH CILANTRO LIME CABBAGE SLAW Easy Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cabbage Slaw that can be made using a grill, stovetop or oven! Vegan and gluten-free adaptable ( sub tofu for the fish!) this fast, easy and healthy dinner comes together in under 30 minutes!

The best thing, the leftovers can be repurposed into lunch or dinner the next day by creating an easy “buddha” bowl. Add cooked rice or grain to a bowl, and top it with the leftover fish (or tofu) and the Cilantro Lime Cabbage Slaw- which, by the way, tastes even better the next day!

INGREDIENTS • 1–2 lbs grillable white fish ( tilapia, red snapper, mahi-mahi) or 1 pound extra firm tofu Spice Rub: • 1 ½ teaspoon chili powder • 1 teaspoon cumin Prep Time: 20 | Cook Time: 10 • 1 teaspoon coriander Total Time: 30 minutes | Yield: 4 • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic Method: grilled or baked • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt • ½ teaspoon sugar (optional) • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder (or sub cayenne and a little smoked paprika) • for more smoky flavor, add ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional) Cabbage Slaw: • 1 pound thinly sliced or shredded cabbage ( green and purple is nice) • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion, more to taste • ½ cup chopped cilantro ( packed), ½ of a large bunch • ¼ –½ of a jalapeño, finely chopped, more to taste • ¼ cup fresh lime juice, more to taste • 2 tablespoon olive oil Garnishes: Lime wedges, Avocado slices, Chipotle Mayo ( vegan adaptable) and cilantro sprigs DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

2. Rinse and pat dry fish. In a small bowl, stir fish rub spices together. Sprinkle all sides of fish lightly with the spice rub (you most likely will not need all). Set aside.

3. Place the shredded cabbage in a medium bowl.

Toss with the salt. Add the onions, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, olive oil and toss well. Adjust lime, salt, and jalapeño, adding more to taste– you want this to taste tangy and flavorful.

4. Grease the grill well before placing fish on it. Turn heat NOTES:

If using tofu, place block of tofu on paper towels and press down gently to release more liquid, patting dry. Cut into 1 inch thick, 3 inch long strips for easier grilling. Coat strips lightly with spice rub, grill on well-greased grill or pan-sear the tofu, until crispy, in a little olive oil.

Pan-Sear: This is the easiest and quickest way to cook this recipe. Heat up a skillet coated with oil, and pan sear the spice coated fish or tofu, until golden, crispy and cooked through. Squeeze with lime.

To Bake : If cooking for both vegans and non-vegans, you could also place both tofu and fish on a sheet pan in a 400F oven and bake. Coat

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to medium. Grill each side a few minutes, letting grill marks develop and use a metal spatula to flip. Cook until the desired doneness and squeeze with a little lime juice.

5. Then quickly grill the tortillas on the grill, brushing with olive oil if you prefer.

6. Assemble tacos by placing fish in the tortillas, top with cabbage slaw and optional avocado slice. Garnish with lime and cilantro.

7. Drizzle with Chipotle Mayo if you like. them both with spices and spray with olive oil. ( Or mix a little olive oil into the spice mix to create a “paste”, then lather all sides up and bake. The tofu will most likely take longer than the fish to get crispy. Plan on 10-15 minutes for the fish and 20-30 mins for the tofu. Place tortillas right on the oven rack to heat up for the last 5-7 minutes of cooking.

The Cilantro Lime Cabbage Slaw is enough for 2 pounds of fish ( feel free to halve) but I like to make big batch and keep the leftovers – and use on everything ( bowls, sandwiches, wraps, side salad…) during the week.

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ON YOUR FEET

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April 1-19 | 8pm

Monday, April 13 - Sunday, April 19

Aurora Theatre has a surprise for musical enthusiasts: it’s bringing “On Your Feet!” to Lawrenceville audiences as part of the musical’s southeastern debut. The musical, which is based on the lives and music of 26-time Grammy Award-winning husband-and-wife team Gloria and Emilio Estefan. http://auroratheatre.com

GREASE PRESENTED BY THEATRE BUFORD

Dates Thursday- Sunday April 10-24

It’s 1959, and Rydell High School’s senior class is in rare form. The toocool-for-school Burger Palace Boys are stealing hub-caps and acting tough and their gum-snapping, chain-smoking Pink Ladies are looking hot in bobby sox and pedal pushers. The 1950s high school dream is about to explode in this rollicking musical that is both a homage to the idealism of the fifties and a satire of high schoolers’ age-old desire to be rebellious and provocative. http://bufordcommunitycenter.com

SUWANEE WINTER FARMERS MARKET

Saturday, April 11 at 9:00am to 11:00am

Suwanee is extending the Farmers Market through the winter months!

The Farmers Market will continue on the second Saturday of the month, 9:00-11:00 am from October through April at Town Center Park. Stop by and enjoy fresh local winter produce, such as lettuces, greens, potatoes, carrots, brussels sprouts, baked goods, and a variety of other delicious, local flavors. http://suwanee.com

UNDERWATER EGG HUNT & BUNNY BONANZA

Saturday, April 11 | 9am

Hunt for eggs under the water at the aquatic center, then dry off and head to the community recreation center for pictures with the Easter Bunny, snacks and make a craft. Held at Bogan Park & Aquatic Center, all ages, $15/person Register online by 4/9 with code BOP11101, BOP11102 or BOP11103.

COMMUNITY SUNRISE SERVICE

Sunday, April 12 | 7am

Epiphany Lutheran Church hosts our annual Community Sunrise Service in Town Center Park on Easter Sunday. http://suwanee.com

The Mitsubishi Electric Classic will return to the metro Atlanta area April 13 - April 19, 2020 and will feature legends of the game such as Tom Watson, Miguel Angel Jimenez, and Bernhard Langer. The Mitsubishi Electric Classic proudly stands as a premier golf tournament on the PGA TOUR Champions, but this event is much more than a golf tournament.

The events and activities associated with the Mitsubishi Electric Classic provide an all-inclusive, entertaining atmosphere and the beautiful views of TPC Sugarloaf serve as a backdrop for world-class golf and provide the perfect venue to mingle with friends and business leaders while watching the legends of the game. The event, which will benefit local charities through the Gwinnett Championship Foundation Inc., has raised over $1.8 million since the first tournament in 2013. All three rounds of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic will be televised internationally

by Golf Channel. http://mitsubishielectricclassic.com

SUWANEE GLOW IN THE PARK LANTERN PARADE

Saturday, April 18 | 5pm

Suwanee’s Glow in the Park community lantern parade features a strolling jazz band leading an illuminated pageant of light, music, and color around Town Center Park, ending at a concert starring 80s band Electric Avenue at the Town Center Park stage.

With food, games, and activities for all ages, join us as the sun goes down and we make our beloved park glow in the dark! http://glowinthepark.suwanee.com

22ND ANNUAL WESLEYAN ARTIST MARKET

Thursday, April 23 - Saturday, April 25

Indoor art show hosted at Wesleyan School, featuring the works of over 75 professional artists from all over the Southeast. The Wesleyan Artist Market is considered one of the premier school sponsored art shows in the Southeast, and juried slots in the show are highly competitive. The event is set up in a vibrant market setting, with a range of mediums and price points. Acrylic, Mixed Media, Oil, Jewelry, Pottery, Wood, Glass, Textiles-there is something for everyone at the Artist Market. http://wesleyanartistmarket.org

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