🌱 Alpharetta Summer Programs + Art Programs For Children

Hello all! I'm here right on time with your Thursday edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. In today's newsletter, you'll read about these stories and more:

• Signups for Alpharetta summer programs
• Milton's art programs for children
• Canton teenager competing in "Jeopardy" show finals

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. It's time for Alpharetta residents to sign up for Alpharetta's summer programs! You can find information on summer camps, activities and classes at alpharetta.ga.us/recreation. Non-Alpharetta residents can start signing up on March 22. If you're interested in a scholarship, please email cthurber@alpharetta.ga.us. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
2. There are many fun programs for children who like to create art in Milton! Starting this week, the City is running classes through Kidcreate Art Studio, and there are different options depending on your child's age. Classes are for children ages 2 to 12, and some take place during school vacation days. All these programs will take place in the Community Center at Milton City Park and Preserve (1785 Dinsmore Road). To sign-up, go to www.miltonga.gov/Registration and click on the “Art” tab.
3. A teenager from nearby Cherokee County has advanced to the finals on the "Jeopardy" show! Justin Bolsen, a student at Brown University, could win up to $100,000 and be included in the Tournament of Champions. He graduated from Creekview High School in Canton and made it to the "Jeopardy" semifinals in 2019. For information on where to watch “Jeopardy,” visit www.jeopardy.com/watch.(Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
4. North Fulton County cities are weighing in on whether to run their own local elections, versus continuing to have Fulton County manage them. Roswell and Milton have decided to manage their own elections, and Alpharetta will decide whether to partner with them later this month, along with Mountain Park. Johns Creek will continue to let Fulton County manage theirs until 2025. Matters that affect the cities' decisions include cost, efficiency of Fulton County and the number of polling locations. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Total Fitness at Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• International Women's Day Candle Making Party at INDIEHOUSE modern fragrance bar, 26 Roswell St. in Alpharetta (6:00 PM)
• Sauté All Day at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Milton Theatre Co presents Disaster! (the Musical) at Milton High School, 13025 Birmingham Highway (7:00 PM)
• The Hamilton Chef's Table Series: Women in Wine at the Hamilton Hotel, 35 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There is a new wellness director at the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA! Carlton, who came to the Alpharetta Y while growing up, and was very active in programs for teenagers. He has a fitness background and has been a personal trainer. (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)
• King's Ridge Christian School students will be performing the Disney musical, “The Descendants” next week. The show will take place on Thursday, March 16 at 4 and 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online. (King's Ridge Christian School via Facebook)
• The Woodstock Summer Concert Series, which is free, has announced their artists for this year. Concerts start on May 13 and are held at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater at 101 Arnold Mill Road starting at 7:30 p.m. The lineup includes Craig Morgan, Rick Springfield, Drivin N Cryin and others. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Featured events:

• New One-Day Art Workshops & Recurring Classes at the Cumming Arts Center (March 9)
• Milton Theatre Co presents Disaster! (the Musical) (March 9)
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• The Piedmont Division Model Train Show (March 11)
• Zoom meeting about roof replacement in Alpharetta, Georgia (March 16)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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