🌱 Park Trail Cleanups + Scarecrow Harvest

Hello again, everybody! It's Thursday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Milton trail cleanups.
• Alpharetta Scarecrow Harvest.
• Free home museum admission.

But first, today's weather: Today will be pleasant with plenty of sun. The high will be 85 with a low of 63.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Starting today, there will be crews cleaning up the following parks in Milton: Birmingham Park, Milton City Park and Preserve, and Providence Park. They will be focusing on trails that can't be used now due to downed branches and other debris. The plan is to start at 8 a.m. with chainsaws and be finished on Friday, weather permitting. If you know of a tree that has fallen or blocking a trail, please report it via https://seeclickfix.com/miltonga. "Just click 'New Request,' click on 'Park Issues,' and share the details." (City of Milton)
2. Are you interested in participating in Alpharetta's Scarecrow Harvest? They will be displayed throughout the downtown area, and over 150 will be provided by schools, nonprofits, families, neighborhoods and businesses! You can submit an application now. The deadline is for new applications is Sept. 8. Here is a link to apply. https://bit.ly/ScarecrowApp (City of Alpharetta)
3. Three historic homes museums in Roswell have free admission; they are Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation. Barrington Hall is at 535 Barrington Drive and has a textile mill along Vickery Creek. Bulloch Hall at 180 Bulloch Ave. has a reproduction of slave quarters, preserved interiors and outdoor gardens. Smith Plantation is next to Roswell City Hall and shows the history of Roswell going up to the 1950's. (Alpharetta-Roswell Herald)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Thursday, August 17

• Crabapple Business Club at Six Bridges Brewing, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (8:30 AM)
• Stories for Shorties at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (10:30 AM)
• Beginner's English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Milton Crochet Circle at the Milton Library, 855 Mayfield Road (11:00 AM)
  
• Happily Ever After Divorce Virtual Support Group offered by Atlanta Divorce Law Group, 3560 Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)
• Bob Ross Paint & Sip at Six Bridges Crabapple, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Does your child need an after-school program? Check out the ones offered by the YMCA; they are "partnering with WINGS for Kids, a nonprofit organization that offers students foundational life skills by integrating social and emotional learning." Their programs have many great activities for children including sports, community service, theatre and more. (YMCA)
• The winner of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year's award is Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant! It's located at 5670 Atlanta Highway, Ste A1, in Alpharetta, and is a family-owned gourmet Italian restaurant. There will be a luncheon to celebrate them and the other finalists on Tuesday, Aug. 29. (Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Do you enjoy working with children and sports? The City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Services needs volunteer coaches. There are many open opportunities - email wprcprograms@alpharetta.ga.us or call 678-297-6130 to get started. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— Gail Lafleche

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