🌱 Milton Comprehensive Summer Internship Program + Capoeira Classes

Hi all! Gail Lafleche here with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's newsletter, you'll find these stories and more:

• Milton is hiring for their Comprehensive Summer Internship Program.
• Capoeira classes at the Alpharetta Arts Center.
• City of Alpharetta will provide training for firefighter certification.

But first, today's weather:

Today will be partly sunny and breezy with a high of 53 and low of 28.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. If you're a college student, or will be one soon, the City of Milton is looking for individuals to be part of their Comprehensive Summer Internship Program. In this position, you'll work on projects with different departments and will learn how the City operates. It is a paid position and involves working on budgets, special projects, proposals and much more. To apply, use this link https://www.miltonga.gov/.../Compo.../JobPosts/Job/114/30...(City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook).
2. Capoeira classes will be offered to children and adults at the Alpharetta Arts Center starting in April. These classes including singing, dancing and instruments,martial arts and can help students improve confidence, discipline and more. There will be a free session offered on April 1, and you can register at https://bit.ly/CapoeiraFreeSession. After the free session, the classes will run for eight weeks. (Alpharetta Arts Center)
3. Until recently, the City of Alpharetta has hired firefighters, AEMT/paramedics who are already certified. Due to a smaller applicant pool, the City will provide this training to help employees become certified, similar to other Atlanta suburbs. They are partnering with Faithful Guardian Training Center, and the cost will be $1,900 per student. The current training budget is $18,000. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. Alpharetta has announced an initial concert schedule for Home by Dark for this spring and summer. Admission ranges from free to $90. Their Home by Dark concert series has events at Brooke Street Park and Union Hill Park and admission ranges from free to $90. You can find more information on these concerts at homebydark.com. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Alpharetta (ages two and up), 3200 North Point Parkway in Alpharetta (10:00 AM)
• Adult Art Class: Winter Painting on Wood Circles at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Pysanky Ukranian Easter Eggs at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (2:00 PM)
• Introduction to Inner Engineering with Q/A and Isha Kriya Meditation at 221 Roswell St. in Alpharetta (4:00 PM)
• Live Music: Nick Heredia at Six Bridges Crabapple, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Milton recently asked business and civic leaders to nominate an employee for "exhibiting the City’s core values of service, teamwork, leadership, ownership and a commitment to Milton’s rural heritage." Anita Jupin, who is the Economic Engagement Manager, won this award. She received many compliments about her work ethic and professionalism. If you know a City employee that exemplifies one or more of these values, please nominate them at www.miltonga.gov/i-want-to/honor-a-city-employee/(City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce has an annual Women of Excellence Award, and the 2023 Rising Star award has been presented to Toseima Jiles. She is the owner and founder of CAI Business Group; this company hosts workshops to help improve business profits through performing arts. She also is a Chamber Diplomat, television network owner, author, and has other roles within the community. In addition, she volunteers through many organizations. (Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Do you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten at Fulton County Schools this fall? There will be a virtual information session on Microsoft Teams on March 21 from 3-5:00 p.m. Topics covered will include curriculum, transportion, how to enroll and additional topics. (Birmingham Falls Elementary School via Facebook)
• Cogburn Woods Elementary School needs volunteers for their Camp Read S'more event on March 24. It is for second graders and volunteers are needed all day. (Cogburn Woods Elementary School PTO via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Alpharetta (March 18)
• 3hr Salsa Boot Camp at HDC Studio + Evening Latin Night Tonys Johns Creek (March 18)
• Saint Patrick's Weekend Latin Night @ Tonys Johns Creek Sat Mar 18th (March 18)
• Social Security Seminar on March 22nd and 23rd at Gwinnett Technical College (March 22)
• High Revelry, a benefit for the High Museum Wine Auction (March 23)
• "Game of Clue Scavenger Hunt"-Fun Family Day & Art Supply Yard Sale (11am-5pm) (March 25)
• 3hr Bachata Boot camp Atlanta @ HDC Dance & Fitness Sat March 25, 2023 (March 25)
• John Stango Solo Artist Show (March 25)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - On Broadway! (March 25)
• Easter Family Fun Festival (April 9)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Gail Lafleche

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