🌱 Labor Day Fireworks + Crab Dip + Drake House Fundraiser

Hello again, friends! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today, including...

• Labor Day fireworks safety.
• Lapeer's Crab Dip.
• Drake House ice cream social.

But first, today's weather: Today will be mostly sunny and pleasant with a high of 86 and a low of 66.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Are you planning to set off fireworks this weekend in Milton? They are allowed on Labor Day between 10 a.m. and midnight that night, but not during any other days during the weekend. There are restrictions regarding where they're allowed. For example, they cannot be set off in any city parks, near a gas station, nursing home, health care facility, along a public road, etc. Here is a link to more information on fireworks www.miltonga.gov/fireworks. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
2. Are you a fan of crab dip? You're in luck — Lapeer Steak & Seafood’s version, called Gulf blue crab gratin, is excellent according to a recent article in the AJC. It's served in a skillet and includes sweet onions, scallions, cheese, breadcrumbs and a generous amount of crab! This restaurant is located at 12 N. Broad St. in downtown Alpharetta. (Subscription - The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Last weekend, the Drake House in Roswell had a successful fundraiser called "Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’." Over 3,000 attendees enjoyed more than 100 ice cream flavors, music, games and children's activities. The Drake House helps homeless single women and their children within our community. Many organizations and churches in our area support the Drake House, which has been open since 2004. You can learn more about the Drake House by visiting www.thedrakehouse.org or call 770-587-4712. (Alpharetta-Roswell Herald)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Thursday, August 31

• North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative: Hiding In Plain Sight - Film Screening & Discussion at Alpharetta First United Methodist, 69 N Main St. in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• Milton Crochet Circle at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (11:00 AM)
• Women Excelling Luncheon at the Golf Club of Georgia, 1 Golf Club Drive in Alpharetta (11:30 AM)
• Volunteer Orientation at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (5:00 PM)
• C.O.T. Band at Roaring Social, 35 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Alpharetta's Fire Captain John Roach was recently honored "for 25 years of selfless service to the citizens and community of Alpharetta." He was previously with the United States Marines, and then rose through the ranks to captain. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
• Are you familiar with Kinokuniya? This store has many popular Japanese products including action figures, pens and dolls and recently opened a new location in nearby Johns Creek. This location is the chain's second largest one in the U.S. besides the one in New York City. Its address is 10820 Abbotts Bridge Road, Suite 1000, Johns Creek. (Axios)
• Welcome to Milton's newest police Officer Arnold! He recently joined after working in the Kennesaw Police Department and has experience as both an officer and a jailer. Officer Arnold is an experienced officer and jailer. He starts training soon! (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
• Does your child attend Birmingham Falls Elementary School? This Friday is Den Day. That means children can show their Den pride by dressing in their den color. In addition, "classes from the same den will partner off and work together during reading class." (Birmingham Falls Elementary School via Facebook)

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

— Gail Lafleche

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