🌱 Eco-Friendly Back-To-School Shopping + Dance Classes

Hello and happy Saturday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in town today. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• Eco-friendly back-to-school shopping.
• Dance classes for children.
• Pavement treatments delayed by rain.

But first, today's weather: Today will have some sun and then clouds; it will be humid. The high will be 91 with a low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Are you interested in purchasing back-to-school supplies that are good for our environment? Alpharetta’s Natural Resources Commission is encouraging residents to select sustainable items this school year. In addition, Levi's and the Gap run programs where customers can bring in their unwanted clothes and receive credits. That program extends the life of the returned clothing. Here is a link to more ideas on sustainable purchases. https://georgiarecycles.org/u6hi. (Subscription - The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Would your child enjoy dance classes? You can sign up for Ms. Peri's "Dance" classes; they take place at Milton City Park and Preserve. Instruction includes ballet, tap, jazz and more! Classes are on Thursday afternoons and early evening. "To sign-up, go to www.miltonga.gov/Registration and click on the "Dance" tab." (City of Milton).
3. There were plans to coat the pavement on some of the roads in Milton this week to extend their life, but the roads weren't dry enough. This project will be done next week, weather permitting, to streets in Wyndham Farms, Stratforde, Cedar Farms, Champions View, Coach House Lane, Old Saddle, and Laurel Grove. Neighbors will be notified of the details including any road closures by the contractor. (City of Milton).
4. The City of Milton recently purchased 40 acres of land on Hopewell Street that connects to Providence Park. The plan is to create a city sports park that include multipurpose fields, baseball fields, batting cages, trails, field lighting and a parking lot. Some of the neighbors who own properties nearby have signed a petition that opposes the development; it has 1,100 signatures. There are ongoing discussions about the use of this land between Milton residents, the Equestrian Committee and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. (Appen Media)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Saturday, August 12

• Alpharetta Farmers Market at Town Green by Alpharetta City Hall, 2 Park Plaza (8:30 AM)
• Fermented Saturday Wine Tasting at 50 Canton St. Ste. 106 in Alpharetta (4:00 PM)
• Alpharetta Music Match Featuring Amanda Belaire at the Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton St. (5:00 PM)
• Interactive Movie Night on The Green | "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" at 12650 Crabapple Road in Milton (7:00 PM)
• Home by Dark Concert at Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza in Alpharetta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Alpharetta Raiders football team wants to thank Loyal Q; the restaurant sponsored a pregame meal for the players and a pregame tailgate for the parents. This restaurant has an expansive menu including BBQ and craft cocktails. (Alpharetta Raiders Football via Facebook) (Alpharetta Raiders Football via Facebook)
• Do you need any new books? Check out the "Book Sale in the Barn at the Milton Library today from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. All books cost under $2 and the proceeds benefit library programs." (Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)
• Some Milton residents are interested in changing the zoning for a property on Hamby Road, which would change a single-family home into a residence for intellectually and developmentally disabled seniors. The home has over 5,000 square feet and is on 2.15 acres of land. The plan was initially approved by the Milton Planning Commission in June and will be before City Council in September. Some of the residents of that street have signed a petition with concerns about the rezoning. (Appen Media)

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