🌱 Arbor Day + Black History Month + 'Little Women'

Hello, neighbors. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on...

• Milton's Arbor Day celebration
• Black History Month at the Milton Library
• "Little Women" musical

But first, today's weather: Today will be warm with variable clouds. The high will be 74 with a low of 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Milton's Arbor Day celebration last Friday at the Milton City Park and Preserve was a huge success. City staff, police officers, firefighters and community members enjoyed refreshments, creating peanut butter-seed bird feeders, saw the planting of two-winged elm trees and much more! A few days earlier, 11 similar trees were along the City property's natural trail. "Those wishing to learn more – anytime! – about trees and their importance to our city can visit www.miltonga.gov/PlantMilton." (City of Milton)
2. February is Black History Month, and the Milton Library has events to reflect on the contributions made by African Americans. Earlier this week, the History Book Club met to discuss:" The Autobiography of Malcolm X." On Saturday, Feb. 25 at noon, the award-winning short documentary, “Big Mama” will be shown. In addition, the virtual reality, “Tour of the White House with the Obamas” will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27. (Milton Library)
3. Attention all "Little Women" fans, you can see the musical performed by Act3 Productions in Sandy Springs. The story about four sisters by Louisa May Alcott "parallels many of the challenges we all faced as the pandemic disrupted our lives." The play is showing over three weekends at the Act3 Playhouse, located at 6285-R Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Tickets are available at www.act3productions.org. (MDJOnline.com)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Storytime at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Dino Safari… A Walk Thru Adventure at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• North Main Street Market at Henderson Commons, 735 North Main St. in Alpharetta (3:30)
• Big and Teen Chef: Handhelds cooking class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Alpharetta Citizen's Academy students learned about the city's HazMat Team last week. They were shown the hazmat truck (HazMat 84) and equipment. They also toured the Fire Station and learned about proper use of fire extinguishers. Depending on the fire and circumstances, there are different types of extinguishers that should be used. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Motorists driving south on Alpharetta's Westside Parkway between Maxwell Road and Encore Parkway could experience delays, as there are lane closures this week. The closures are due to repairs being made to the road. Driving north on Westside Parkway is not affected. https://bit.ly/3k9R3r1
• Are you interested in joining the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA? You can try it for free this month, plus there is no fee if you join. Visit ymcaatlanta.org for more details. (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Gail Lafleche

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