🌱Touch-A-Truck Festival + North Fulton Charity Food And Hygiene Drive

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your new copy of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on:

• Touch-a-Truck in Milton.
• YMCA food and hygiene drive for North Fulton Charities.
• Grand Tasting Alpharetta event.

But first, today's weather: Today will be very warm with clouds and sun. The high will be 95 with a low of 72.

Here are the top stories in Alpharetta-Milton today:

1. Are you looking for something fun to do with the entire family? On Saturday, Sept. 9, there will be a Touch-a-Truck festival in Milton. It will take place at Stonecreek Church’s parking lot at 13540 Highway 9 starting at 10 a.m. There will be music, food, inflatables and lots of fun trucks to explore. This is a free event except for the food; there will be several food trucks at the festival. (City of Milton)
2. The Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA is collecting items for North Fulton Charities' food pantry and hygiene kits. You can drop them off at the YMCA any time before Sept. 7. There is a list of needed items on this link; they include juice boxes, cookies, chips, toothpaste and soap. (YMCA)
3. Would you like to enjoy food from several Alpharetta restaurants all at the same time? Check out the Grand Tasting Alpharetta event; it will be on Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Hotel at Avalon. There will be unlimited tastings, cocktails and entertainment! Here is a link for tickets https://loom.ly/vnnfUa8. (Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Thursday, August 24

• Miss Gail Music 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)
• Alpharetta Food Truck Alley at 37 Old Roswell St. in Alpharetta (5:00 PM)
• College Football Trivia at Six Bridges Brewing - Crabapple, 1850 Heritage Walk in Milton (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new house in our area? Here is a list of upcoming open houses; the homes range in price from $795,000 to $430,000. (Alpharetta-Milton Patch)
• Creek View Elementary School is hosting a free movie night on Sept. 22. It's called Screen on the Green. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the movie will start at 6 p.m. (Creek View Elementary School PTA via Facebook)
• Attention Midway Elementary school parents — there are many fun and important events taking place over the next few weeks. They include picture day, curriculum night, and early release on Sept. 1. In addition, students can wear tie dye, beach shirts and college colors on special days. The dates are all on this link. (Midway Elementary via Facebook)
• This is a great time to join the Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA; it's free! This deal is through Aug. 31. Here is a link to sign up ymcaatlanta.org/membership. (Ed Isakson/Alpharetta Family YMCA via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Blind Wine Tasting (August 25)
• Goldfish Swim School Roswell Village Back to School Bash (August 26)
• Goldfish Swim School Johns Creek Back to School Bash (August 26)
• $ 4.00 Movies--National Cinema Day--Sun Aug 27th at Aurora Cineplex (August 27)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (August 29)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Milton Branch Library (August 29)
• Purple Pansies Annual Pillars of Hope Gala (September 10)
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Featured job listings:

• Caregiver needed for adult with autism at home (Details)
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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Gail Lafleche

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