🌱 Alpharetta's Engine and Truck 81 Crew Honored + Wills Park Baseball

Hello, friends! It's Thursday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community today. Hope you all have a great day. In today's issue, you'll find...

• Alpharetta's Engine and Truck 81 crew honored.
• Wills Park baseball event this Sunday.
• Gospel musical comedy “Sanctified” production.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. The crew from Alpharetta's Engine and Truck 81 were honored during a Cardiac Arrest Save Ceremony at City Hall. Back in January, they provided life support to a patient who had collapsed in the pool area at Lifetime Fitness. They brought the man to the ER, and when he arrived, he was conscious and responsive. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
2. There will be a baseball event for AYBA registered players at Wills Park this Sunday, May 7. It's called the Annual Pitch Hit & Run Competition, and players will have the opportunity to advance through three levels of competition. They will be divided by age group. Please contact AYBA Board Member Brayden Whitney- bwhitney@alpharettabaseball.com with questions about this event. (Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association via Facebook)
3. Mark your calendar for an upcoming production of the gospel musical comedy “Sanctified,” which will be on May 13 at the St James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road in Alpharetta. This hilarious musical will run from 6-8:30 p.m. and it covers gospel music history, and "how it has been twisted, turned, and constantly revolutionized by the hip-hop and R&B sound." Tickets are on sale now! (Awesome Alpharetta)
4. Are you interested in learning about the film industry? Check out "The Big Idea" event, which will take place at Studio Movie Grill in Alpharetta on May 17. There will be filmmakers, producers, fashion designers, etc. there to provide information. It will be hosted by David Manuel, who is the director of Fulton County Arts & Culture. (Awesome Alpharetta)
5. Mother's Day is next weekend, and Patch wants to acknowledge all the exceptional moms out there. You can nominate someone online and tell us what makes that person extra special. Bob Chaet of Alpharetta nominated Joyce Chaet because " She is always present to help, even when she is not feeling 100 percent. We are so fortunate to have her in our life!! " (Patch)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza. (11:00 AM)
• Cricut Sessions! at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza. (3:00 PM)
• Celebrate Freedom Rodeo at the Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11915 Wills Road in Alpharetta (6:00 PM)
• Estate Planning Seminar at Milton City Hall (registration required), 2006 Heritage Walk (6:30 PM)
• Star Wars Trivia at Six Bridges Brewing — Crabapple, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Taste of Alpharetta is next week on May 11! It will take place from 5-10 p.m. in downtown Alpharetta. Come and enjoy food from many local restaurants. (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
• Are you interested in learning Tai Chi? It can help you relax, calm your mind and relax your muscles. You can take classes in Milton on Monday mornings at the Broadwell Pavilion. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Are you interested in adopting a dog? A large number at the Fulton County Shelter have been exposed to the flu and the facility cannot isolate sick animals. There are currently 65 animals who are at risk of being euthanized if they're not adopted in the coming days. (WSB Atlanta)

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Featured events:

• CARS for CAUSES presented by Rotary Club of Johns Creek-North Fulton (May 6)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp Atlanta @ Ballroom Impact Sat May 6, 2023 (May 6)
• Milton Friends of CHOA To Host Inaugural Down and Derby Spring Fling Fundraiser (May 6)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - With One Accord (May 6)
• Live Music Cinco De Mayo Latin Night Atlanta Sat May 6, 2023 (May 6)
• Secret Gardens of the Johns Creek Community Tour with Artists and Musicians! (May 6)
• Intuitive Art Classes - Paint Medicine (May 8)
• Estate Planning Seminar at Milton City Hall - Community Place (May 9)
• Live Interview With Debra Stipe, Actress to benefit Saprea (May 9)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (May 12)
• Here Comes the Sun: Music of the Beatles (May 12)
• Clinton Nature Preserve Exploration Challenge Group Hike (May 13)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Gail Lafleche

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