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Happening soon: Sip and Shoppe at Abbey Hall Interiors Shoppe on the Alpharetta Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How did Alpharetta police help recover Milton’s stolen mayoral SUV?
Also on today's calendar: Sip and Shoppe at Abbey Hall Interiors Shoppe and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Alpharetta-Miltonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Alpharetta-Miltonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Breezy with plenty of sun, with a high of 49 and low of 28 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny and not as cool, temps: high: 59, low: 38.
- Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man steals Milton mayor's car, eludes Sandy Springs police after crash (appenmedia.com) — North Fulton residents should know Milton’s mayor had his Jeep stolen from his driveway, then recovered after a chase that ended in Sandy Springs, with the suspect still at large. He specifically praised Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, and Milton police for their coordinated response and emphasized that no one was hurt despite significant vehicle damage.
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📸 Around Alpharetta
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alpharetta
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★ Featured events ★
- Sip and Shoppe at Abbey Hall Interiors Shoppe
Abbey Hall Interiors Shoppe, 54 Roswell St, Alpharetta
12:00 pm - 3rd Annual Safety Third Improv Holiday Spectacular at Aurora Cineplex--Fri Dec 19th
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell
7:30 pm - Atlanta Workshop Players presents The Holidazed Improv Mania Show
1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd Suite 13, Roswell, GA, 30076,
7:30 pm - $ 3.00 Winter Family Flicks--The Polar Express and Happy Feet at Aurora Cineplex
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell
10:00 am - Christmas Eve Services
Ebenezer Church/Pardue Center 12900 Arnold Mill Rd, Roswell, GA, 30075,
9:00 am - 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship
Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
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Other local events
- Alpharetta Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 3rd Annual, December 13th
Registration: UP on the Roof 33 South Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009
2:00 pm - Timmy No Brakes
Helium Comedy Club , 3070 Windward Plaza , Alpharetta
7:30 pm - Channukah Menorah Lighting
Town Green Fountain , 40 S Main St , Alpharetta
5:30 pm - Get ready for an evening of wine, trivia, and fun at Cork & Glass!
Cork and Glass , 5670 Atlanta Hwy , Alpharetta
6:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
📣 Alpharetta Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Spanish for Beginners
5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd , Johns Creek
11:00 am - Mack & Michael: Frosty Fun - City of Duluth
Parson's Alley , 3530 W Lawrenceville St , Duluth
4:00 pm - Truck and Tap Alpharetta
Truck & Tap Alpharetta , 30 Milton Ave , Alpharetta
5:00 pm - Photos With Santa
45 South Café , 45 South Café , Norcross
6:00 pm - RTC's Annual Polar Express Night (Johns Creek)
Rushing Trading Co. , 9810 Medlock Bridge Rd , Johns Creek
6:00 pm - Carriage Rides
Skin Aley, Behind 45 South Cafe , Skin Aley, Behind 45 South Cafe , Norcross
6:30 pm - Holly & Harmony
Alpharetta Arts Center , 238 Canton St , Alpharetta
7:30 pm - Departure (Journey Tribute)
37 Main , 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy , Johns Creek
9:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Alpharetta PatchAM possible:
- City Antiques & Interior Arts — (770) 645-2525
Vintage, Antique, & Collectible! - Studio 1 Events — (770) 435-5888
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- YMSL Centennial Deepens Community Impact Through Ongoing Service —Julie Lister Read on Patch
- In Memory: Philip "Bubba" Byard Wachtel, Jr. —Catharine Wachtel Read on Patch
- Saw this today….
don’t see these often but this one has a nest close by. Super cool. Go USA! Bald Eagle (Nextdoor Pinewalk) - Loose dog in Aviary, not far from entrance.
Looks very sweet and lost and would not let me approach. (Nextdoor Aviary)
- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for Aerie - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Alpharetta. Apply here.
- Georgia Staffing posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Johns Creek
- Johns Creek considers radar study to locate unmarked graves at historic Macedonia Cemetery (wsbradio.com)
- Ways Johns Creek Garages Help Audi Owners Maintain Peak Performance (gisuser.com)
- Johns Creek Boardwalk buoys city's future vision (appenmedia.com)
Roswell
- National Ugly Sweater Day: Freebies & discounts on Dec. 19th & 20th (atlantaonthecheap.com)
- 23k-Mile 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso V12 (bringatrailer.com)
Suwanee
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