🌱 Bird Watching Walk + Perform In Downtown Alpharetta

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including...

• Bird watching walk in Alpharetta.
• Apply to perform in Alpharetta's pocket parks downtown.
• Roswell man sentenced to 50 years for rape.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Are you interested in learning about birds? You can attend a walk this Sunday, March 26, starting at 8 a.m. at Old Rucker Farm and Park, located at 900 Rucker Road in Alpharetta It will be run by Dottie Head, the director of communications at Georgia Audubon. The walk will take two hours, and you could see nuthatches, warblers, sparrows, and more! No sign up is required. If possible, bring binoculars; there will be a few loaners available. (City of Alpharetta)
2. Are you interested in being a musician at downtown Alpharetta's pocket parks? It's time to submit your application. Here is a link to more information and to apply: https://bit.ly/TemporaryPerformancePermitApplication (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
3. After being found guilty last month of rape, a Roswell man has been sentenced to 50 years. Luis Alberto Angeles, 41, was arrested after a 12-year-old girl told officials he raped her over a 4-year period. After he is released from prison, he will be under probation and will have to register as a sex offender. "To report suspected child abuse, call Child Protective Services at 855-422-4453. If the child is in immediate danger, call 911." (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• AARP Tax Assistance at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:00 AM)
• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Milton Crochet Circle at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (11:00 AM)
• Luck of Avalon at the Alpharetta Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd. (5:00 PM)
• "Alice in Wonderland" at Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend in Milton (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Would your child benefit from hearing a bike themed story and tips for bike safety? Stop by the Alpharetta Library on April 3 at 10:30 a.m. for both! Officer Amanda from the Bike Patrol Unit will lead the discussion. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• What do Usher, Cam Newton, Tina Fey, President Obama, Bad Bunny, Hugh Jackman and Katy Perry have in common? They all were in their school choir! The Milton Choral Association is learning about famous people who sang in choir this month. (Milton Choral Association)
• Congratulations to King's Ridge Christian School; it was nominated for Best Private School by My Alpharetta magazine. You can vote for your favorite school, along with other types of businesses, online; the voting closes on March 20. Here is a link https://bestselfatlanta.com/be.... (King's Ridge Christian School via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Zoom meeting about roof replacement in Alpharetta, Georgia (March 16)
• Homebuyer Blueprint Live Webinar (March 16)
• Irish Song and Dance (March 17)
• STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Alpharetta (March 18)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp at HDC Studio + Evening Latin Night Tonys Johns Creek (March 18)
• Saint Patrick's Weekend Latin Night @ Tonys Johns Creek Sat Mar 18th (March 18)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - On Broadway! (March 25)
• Easter Family Fun Festival (April 9)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— Gail Lafleche

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