🌱 Celebrate Freedom Rodeo + Milton Offices Closed

Hello, Alpharetta-Milton. Gail Lafleche here with your Friday edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's going on locally. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Celebrate Freedom rodeo at Wills Park.
• Milton offices close at 12:30 today.
• North Metro Miracle League plants at YMCA.

But first, today's weather: There will be an afternoon shower in places with a high of 67 and a low of 56.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Do you like rodeos? You're in luck — there is one in Alpharetta from May 4 through May 6 at the Wills Park Equestrian Center Arena, located at 11915 Wills Road. The gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. You'll see competitions including team roping, bareback riding and break-away roping. Before the show, you can enjoy activities such as pony rides and a climbing wall. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Milton City offices will close today at 12:30 p.m. because there will be a staff development event. This affects all offices in City Hall as well as police and fire. Please plan to complete any business on Friday morning. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. The next time you're near the Alpharetta YMCA on Preston Ridge Road, check out the new raised planting beds. Volunteers from the North Metro Miracle League planted plants that attract pollinators such as milkweed. They should be blooming in about a month. North Metro Miracle League helps children with disabilities play sports. (Appen)
4. Mark your calendar for next Saturday, May 13; there will be a free showing of the "Wizard of Oz" at the Green at Crabapple Market in Milton. It will be shown from 6-8 p.m. and will be fun for your entire family! Bring your own chair and snacks. In addition, there will be "300 interactive kits to enliven the movie experience and encourage exciting participation for the kiddos!" (Wizard of Oz)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Fogón and Lions, 10 Roswell St. in Alpharetta (4:15 PM)
• Extraordinary Cinco de Mayo Party on The Green at Crabapple Market, 12650 Crabapple Road in Milton (5:00 PM)
• Celebrate Freedom Rodeo at the Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11915 Wills Road in Alpharetta (6:00 PM)
• Live Music at Six Bridges Brewing — Crabapple, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (6:00 PM)
• Rotary Club of Alpharetta Concert Series at the Town Green by Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza (7:00 PM)
• Hannah Dasher at Mathilda's, 850 Hickory Flat Road in Milton (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Alpharetta Library is holding a book sale tomorrow from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It will be both inside and outside the library. Some of the books cost just 50 cents! (Friends of the Alpharetta Library via Facebook)
• There are still appointments available for the Milton Police Department blood drive. It will take place on May 16 from 2-7 p.m. at Stonecreek Churck, located at 13540 Highway 9 North in Milton. Sign up today! (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
• Weather permitting, the outdoor basketball courts at Wills Park in Alpharetta will reopen next week. They were closed for resurfacing, and the project is scheduled to be completed by the middle of next week. Thank you for your patience. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• Attention to families of fifth graders at Cogburn Woods Elementary School — the school needs volunteers for the last week of school. You can sign up to help at an event, and/or donate items for the celebrations. All items need to be delivered by May 12. (Cogburn Woods Elementary School PTO via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• CARS for CAUSES presented by Rotary Club of Johns Creek-North Fulton (May 6)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp Atlanta @ Ballroom Impact Sat May 6, 2023 (May 6)
• Milton Friends of CHOA To Host Inaugural Down and Derby Spring Fling Fundraiser (May 6)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - With One Accord (May 6)
• Comedy Wine Down (May 6)
• Live Music Cinco De Mayo Latin Night Atlanta Sat May 6, 2023 (May 6)
• Secret Gardens of the Johns Creek Community Tour with Artists and Musicians! (May 6)
• Intuitive Art Classes - Paint Medicine (May 8)
• Estate Planning Seminar at Milton City Hall - Community Place (May 9)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (May 12)
• Here Comes the Sun: Music of the Beatles (May 12)
• Clinton Nature Preserve Exploration Challenge Group Hike (May 13)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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