🌱 Birmingham Park Clean Up + Robotics Team Fundraiser

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• Volunteers needed this Saturday to help clean up Birmingham Park.
• Support Milton High Robotics team.
• Alpharetta named one of the top cities in the South.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Volunteers of all ages are needed for a cleanup event at Birmingham Park in Milton this Saturday from 8-11:30 a.m. The park can be accessed "via 750 Hickory Flat Road (by Fire Station 43 and just past the City’s Public Works yard)." The volunteers will be asked to pick up trash, stray branches and other types of vegetation. Trash bags and water will be provided, and volunteers can bring their own tools to help clean up trees. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. Would you like to support Milton High School Robotics and enjoy some delicious food at the same time? Stop by Peace Love and Pizza in Milton, located at 12640 Crabapple Road, today between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Mention Milton High Robotics when you order. They will donate 10 percent of your order to the team! The team is raising money to compete in the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston. They recently won the Georgia State Championship. (Milton Robotics)
3. Alpharetta was just named one of the top cities in the South by Southern Living magazine. It came in at number nine, right behind Chattanooga, Tennessee. Reasons given in the article include the newly designed downtown and greenspaces. The magazine conducted this survey by asking their readers to vote for their favorite city. (City of Alpharetta)
4. Would you like to spend quality time with your family and enjoy outdoor activities? You could attend a Y Family Retreat, which take place on Lake Allatoona or Lake Burton. Activities there include water sports, archery, climbing wall and more! Here is a link with more information and to register: ymcaatlanta.org/camp. (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)

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)
  
• Fly Tying 101 at Six Bridges Brewing — Crabapple, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (6:00 PM)
• Couples Cooking: Mardi Gras Bash at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• "Alice in Wonderland" at Cambridge High School, 2845 Bethany Bend, Milton (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Marc Lassiat, who's the head baseball coach at Alpharetta High School, and some of his players came to Wills Park to help Alpharetta Youth Baseball players this week. The Youth players are invited to watch the AHS varsity team at AYBA night this Friday. Some of the Youth Baseball players will be Raiders in the future! (Alpharetta Youth Baseball Association via Facebook)
• Welcome to 101 Bagel Cafe; they just opened a new restaurant off Crabapple Road in Roswell. They serve breakfast and lunch at the restaurant; plus, they offer catering. Here is a link to their website: https://www.101bagelcafe.com/(Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• It's time to sign up for Alpharetta's Summer Camp! Registration is now open for everyone, including non-Alpharetta residents. Campers can enjoy soccer, swimming, tennis, MVP Sports, art and more. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• Would you like to enjoy a casino night and support a great organization at the same time?
  Beats at Mariposa Farms provides equine and aquatic therapy to special needs children and adults. They are hosting a casino night fundraiser on April 22 from 6-10 p.m. at The Manor in Alpharetta. (Beats)
• This Saturday, there will be a Daffodil Days Market at Johns Creek City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The market will have more than 60 vendors, food trucks, fun activities for the whole family and more! The market is part of a Johns Creek community week-long event. (Daffodil Days)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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