🌱 Branding Survey Deadline + Farmers Market Success

Hello, everybody! It's me, Gail Lafleche, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town, including...

• Fill out Milton's branding survey.
• Milton Farmers Market.
• Mommy and Me Clay Garden Bugs class.

But first, today's weather: Today will be mostly cloudy with a high of 80 and a low of 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Attention to all Milton residents — have you completed the city's branding and placemaking survey? They need the public's input on things such as its districts, what makes Milton unique and more. It should take just 10 minutes to complete, and the deadline is May 15. (City of Milton)
2. The Milton Farmers Market opened on April 22, and "vendors were happy with the turnout." Shoppers made purchases from almost 30 vendors, and there was entertainment including live music. The market included fresh produce, meats, desserts, soaps and jewelry. It will be held on Saturdays near City Hall through October. (Appen Media)
3. Do you have a child aged 4-6 who enjoys art? Check out the Mommy and Me Clay Garden Bugs workshop on Saturday, May 20 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Alpharetta Arts Center. All art will be kiln fired and ready to be picked up about two weeks after the class. Here is a link to sign up: https://bit.ly/3B5bf24.

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Total Fitness at Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• Shop, Sip & Stroll on The Green at Crabapple Market, 12650 Crabapple Road in Milton (5:00 PM)
• Avalon Nights Live at Avalon, 400 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta (6:00 PM)
• Coppélia presented by Metropolitan Ballet Theatre at Blessed Trinity Theatre, 11320 Woodstock Road in Roswell (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Summit Hill Elementary School PTO supplied a delicious dinner to the Milton Police Department. The police appreciate all the support they receive from the community. (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
• Do you have a girl who's a rising second to eighth grader who wants to learn flag football? Check out the Alpharetta High School flag football camp, which will run from June 6-8. It will be held at the Alpharetta High School practice field from 9 a.m. until noon. (Creek View Elementary School PTA via Facebook)
• Are you planning to attend Midway Elementary's Math Festival? It has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, May 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. The school needs an accurate RSVP count; please use the QR or link to respond. (Midway Elementary via Facebook)
• Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Check out the Alpharetta Library's chess club; there will be a meeting on May 20 starting at 4 p.m. Boards and pieces will be provided. (Friends of the Alpharetta Library via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Here Comes the Sun: Music of the Beatles (May 12)
• Jennifer Hartswick Band with Cadillac Jones (May 12)
• No Cost Boot Camp 4 Divorcing Women Workshop (May 13)
• You're Invited to a House Party! (May 13)
• Clinton Nature Preserve Exploration Challenge Group Hike (May 13)
• Mother's Day BeltLine Food and Street Art Tour (May 13)
• Jupiter Coyote Playing Live! (May 13)
• Maya Eventov Artist Show : Textures of Nature (May 20)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Gail Lafleche

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