🌱Milton's Tour Of Homes + Alpharetta Is A Top City For Families

Morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Come along for the most important things happening in town these days, including updates on...

• Tickets for Milton's Tour of Homes.
• Alpharetta named one of the top cities to raise a family.
• Volunteer at Rucker Farm.

But first, today's weather:

Today will be mostly sunny, breezy and cool. The high will be 63 with a low of 45.

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Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Tickets for the Milton Tour of homes are going on sale today! This event will take place on Saturday, Saturday, June 10. It is a self guided walking tour that will take 2-3 hours to complete. Proceeds will be donated to local charities including Children’s Development Academy (CDA), Georgia National Cemetery Advisory Council and Meals by Grace. Here is a link to ticket information. TICKET SPECIFICS (Milton Tour of Homes)
2. According to a recent article, Alpharetta is one of the top places in the country to raise a family! It is number six, and reasons for this award are schools, economy and community events. The top two cities in the survey are Plano, TX and Cumming, GA. (Simply Showing)
3. Are you familiar with Rucker Farm in Alpharetta? Its volunteers plant vegetables, weed, take care of animals and more. In addition, the farm provides fresh organic produce to North Fulton Charities each week. If you're interested in volunteering there, here is a link to more information https://www.signupgenius.com/.../904094dacab29a1fa7.... Large groups who want to volunteer should contact Kristen Orr at oldruckerfarm@gmail.com; she is the Volunteer and Education Coordinator.
4. Alpharetta's Rotary Club is hosting concerts on the first and third Friday evenings this summer. This free series takes place on the green in downtown Alpharetta. Here is a list of upcoming performances: May 19 - G Clef & The Playlist, June 2 - Across the Wide, June 16 -Skynfolks , July 7 - Acoustic Soul, July 21 - Dock Rock Band, August 4 - Velvet City Sound – August 18 - Fly Betty, and September 1 – Fluxcapacitor. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Gallery Exhibit: Black & White at the Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Street (8:30 AM)
• The Original Selfie Museum at the North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle in Alpharetta (11:00 AM)
• Alpharetta Chamber Pickleball Tournament at North Park Pickleball Courts, 13450 Cogburn Road in Alpharetta (4:30 PM)
• Punchline Comedy Night at Palmer Plaza at Avalon, 950 3rd. St. in Alpharetta (7:30 PM

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From my notebook:

• The Alpharetta City Council will meet this evening at 6:30 PM at Alpharetta City Hall, located at 2 Park Plaza. You can watch in person or online at (https://www.youtube.com/alpharettagov). The agenda and materials for this meeting are available at https://bit.ly/3oEZaO6.(City of Alpharetta)
• Core 57 and the City of Alpharetta are running a blood drive at Alpharetta City Hall on May 25. It will go from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Everyone who donates blood that day will be entered into a raffle for Core 57 swag and gift certificates. You can sign up using this link. (City of Alpharetta)
• Do you have any Bed Bath & Beyond 20% off coupons? Bed Bath & Beyond stores aren't honoring them anymore because they announced Chapter 11 bankruptcy. However, you can use the coupons at The Container Store "on any single item through May 31", and at Big Lots "through May 7, 2023 on entire purchases of $50". The Container Store and Big Lots both have locations in Alpharetta. (Today)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Gail Lafleche

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