🌱 Purple Pansies Fundraiser + Vacation Watch Program

Hello, friends! It's Friday in Alpharetta-Milton and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including news about...

• Purple Pansies fundraiser.
• Vehicle extrication class.
• New homes on Mayfield Road.

But first, today's weather: Today will be partly sunny with a high of 77 and low of 55.

Here are the top stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant in Alpharetta held a fundraiser on April 30 to raise money for pancreatic cancer research through nonprofit Purple Pansies. The event included food, games and live music. Maria Fundora, who is co-owner of this restaurant, started this nonprofit after her mother passed away from the disease. This organization has raised over $5 million to help those impacted by pancreatic cancer. Those interested in volunteering or donating can visit purplepansies.org. (Alpharetta-Roswell Herald)
2. Are you planning to go out of town during the summer? Alpharetta residents can take advantage of the Vacation Watch Program, which is free. When you register, Alpharetta police will stop by your home to check doors, windows and make sure nothing is amiss. They will notify you if there are any issues. Here is a link to sign up https://alpharetta.policetocitizen.com/SecurityWatch (City of Alpharetta GA via Facebook)
3. Alpharetta firefighters recently took an advanced vehicle extrication class. Afterwards, they shared what they learned to the rest of the department. The class is valuable as there is more than one way to help someone trapped in a vehicle, and they learned different techniques. (Alpharetta Department of Public Safety via Facebook)
4. KJ Luxury Homes has gotten approval to build five new homes at 1580 Mayfield Road in Alpharetta. The conditions for approval outlined by City Council include side entry garages, landscaped/fenced detention pond and landscape buffers. The new homes will be built on a total of 5.66 acres. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. Summer is here! The pool at Wills Park will be open this Saturday for the season, which will end on Sept. 3. It has a leisure pool with zero-depth entry, competition pool with lanes, water slide, two diving boards and more! For pool hours, admission costs and other information, please visit https://bit.ly/3vuMoQP.

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

• Total Fitness at the Wills Park Recreation Center, 11925 Wills Road in Alpharetta (9:30 AM)
• Paper plane story time with Officer Amanda at the Alpharetta Library, 10 Park Plaza (10:30 AM)
• Summer Supper Series At The Hamilton Alpharetta, 35 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)
• Avalon Nights Live concert at 400 Avalon Blvd. in Alpharetta (6:00 PM)
• Double Take at Roaring Social, 35 Milton Ave. in Alpharetta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Milton Police officers enjoyed having coffee with citizens last week at Bloom Roadside. The officers were treated to coffee and donuts and had a great few hours there. The event was part of National Police Week. (Milton Police Department via Facebook)
• Milton High School and Cambridge High had their graduations earlier this week. Both of them were at the Ameris Bank Ampitheatre. Congratulations to all of the graduates and their families. You can see both ceremonies using this link. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The last Music with Movement class was held at Wills Park. These classes will resume in September and are held on the first and third Wednesday of the month. "A huge thank you to Jon and Joan for their dedication and commitment this past year." (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• Would your child be interested in learning about the importance of agriculture in our lives? They can attend a mobile classroom at the Milton Library on Wednesday, May 31. It will go from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and will be in a 36-foot trailer in the parking lot. Here is a link to more information: https://www.georgiaagexperience.org. (Friends of The Milton Library via Facebook)
• Midway Elementary had their first Math Festival last week. Families had a chance to use their problem-solving skills to solve math problems. Everyone had a fun time and was challenged. (Midway Elementary via Facebook)

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• Moments in Time Concert (May 26)
• Free Sconies for National Scone Day! (May 30)
• Open House: Mount Pisgah Christian School's Murray Academy preschool (June 1)
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• Summer Youth Program (Details)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Gail Lafleche

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