🌱 Milton Mayor's Run + Police "Torch Run"

Hey, everybody! It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Today we have these stories and more:

• Milton Mayor's Run on on June 3.
• Milton Police "Torch Run".
• Small Business marketing discussion.

But first, today's weather:

Today will have a stray afternoon t-storm. The high will be 86 with a low of 64.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. If you sign up for the Milton Mayor's Run by May 20, you'll get a discounted rates. The race will take place on June 3 at "7:30 a.m. on June 3 through the Deerfield area, starting and ending at the City's Freedom Park at the intersection of Deerfield Parkway and Webb Road". The course is flat, and there will be a "Tot Trot", which is a toddlers run at 8:30 a.m. that day. Proceeds will benefit Keira Grace Foundation , which helps children with cancer in developing countries. (City of Milton)
2. Milton Police had their annual "Torch Run" around Crabapple to support Special Olympics. A group of police officers, administrative staff, City Hall employees and others ran with the torch. If you would like to donate to Special Olympics, here is a link : https://www.classy.org/.../milton-police.../c482265. The police have many public activites planned over the next week including a blood drive, document shredding and more. (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
3. Would you like to learn more about small business marketing? Join the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for a discussion and lunch on June 1. The speaker will be Michael Buchanan from the Scheller College of Business at Georgia Institute of Technology. (Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Uncover the secret to happiness with Free Yoga and Meditation sessions this Mother's Day! at the Medlock Bridge clubhouse 10150 Groomsbridge Road in Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet at Fogón and Lions Fogón, 10 Roswell St. in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• Dogsters® and Fetch Celebrate Dog Moms This Mother’s Day at Fetch Park, 11440 Maxwell Road in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• The Alpharetta Symphony Youth Orchestra Presents: "Waterworks" at the Preston Ridge Community Center, 3655 Preston Ridge Road in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're interested in playing outdoor basketball in Alpharetta, you're in luck. The courts at Wills Park have reopened after being updated. Thanks to the community for your patience while they were closed. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• Would your child benefit from a summer Math and English enrichment camp? There are sessions offered by Best in Class Education Center taking place in Milton and Suwanee. Classes are for children in grades K-8. They also offer private tutoring and ACT/SAT test prep. (Cogburn Woods Elementary School PTO via Facebook)
• Are you interested in getting some patriotic swag for Memorial Day? You can purchase it through the Rotary Club of Alpharetta. There are many items available including shirts and hats. (Rotary Club of Alpharetta via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday! I'll see you soon.

— Gail Lafleche

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