🌱 Polar Plunge + Children's Art Classes + Septic Maintenance

Hey, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on in town. Including updates on...

• Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
• New art classes for children 2-5
• Septic system maintenance workshop

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Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Even though our weather is in the 70's, there will be a Polar Plunge later this week. The Milton Police have a team, and donations will go towards Georgia Special Olympics. There's still time to donate to their team by going to https://www.classy.org/team/474839 . (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
2. There is a new art class for children ages 2 to 5 at the Community Center in Milton City Park and Preserve. It will take place at 10 a.m. on Fridays starting on March 10. Children younger than four must be accompanied by a caregiver. It's called "My Favorite Things"and you can sign your child at www.miltonga.gov/Registration and clicking on the "Art" tab. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. Most parts of Milton are on septic, and it's important to maintain these systems to keep them working properly. Fulton County is having an online presentation on how they work, maintenance and when to call in a professional for repairs. It's from 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28. Registration is required and it's at no cost. (City of Milton)
4. If you're interested in donating supplies to be sent to victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, you can bring them to the Milton Fire Department. "Rather than monetary donations, we’re looking for transportable life essentials like baby (powdered) formula and diapers, women’s hygiene products, wipes, raincoats, and the like." You can bring them to Station 44 (13690 Highway 9) between now and Monday, Feb. 27. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
5. Last December, the bridge on Hamby Road in Milton was damaged in an accident. Emergency repairs were made to the section, which is over part of Chicken Creek. The bridge crosses over a tributary of Chicken Creek. Soon, permanent repairs to the bridge will be made, and they include a new guardrail, grass and erosion control. The driver's insurance will pay for these repairs. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• English/ESL Class at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (11:00)
• Silver Lion Gaming Society: Retro Games! at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (2:00 PM)
• Art Classes for Adults with Lara MacLean at the Milton Library (2:30 PM)
• Igloo & Chalet Dine & Drink Experiences at The Hotel at Avalon & Alpharetta Conference Center, 9000 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)
• Sushi and More cooking class at Publix Aprons Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road in Alpharetta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• CanCare Atlanta is a cancer counseling organization that pairs up those going through cancer treatments with former patients that can help them through the process. If you would like to help, head out to City Barbeque at 4210 Johns Creek Parkway in Suwanee this evening starting at 6:30. Order take-out or eat inside and tell the order taker that you are with CanCare Atlanta; City Barbecue will donate 20 percent of your order to that organization. (CanCare)
• A restaurant in nearby Norcoss was featured in the AJC's "Dish of the Week" column. The shrimp in blankets appetizer at Thai Star Restaurant, 5370 Peachtree Industrial Parkway, got rave reviews. "The dish, also known as goong nom pha, is ubiquitous in Thailand. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Gail Lafleche

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