🌱 AAPI Memorial Events + Johns Creek Mayor Art Competiton + Musical

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Members of Georgia's Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus (AAPI), including Rep. Michelle Au (D-Johns Creek), will host a series of events next week to memorialize the Atlanta spa shootings. On Mar. 16, it will be two years since eight lives were tragically taken. Scheduled events include the Atlanta Justice Rally on Mar. 16 and the PBS Documentary Screening and Reception for “Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day in March” on Mar. 17. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Mayor John Bradberry and the City of Johns Creek are hosting the "Mayor's 2023 Community Art Competition!" Elementary, middle, and high school students are invited to submit 2D art pieces that can be paintings, drawings, multimedia, photography, or digital illustrations. Click here to learn how to submit, the theme of the art, and more. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)
3. The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra will perform, "On Broadway" at Johns Creek United Methodist Church on Saturday, Mar. 25! The concert is inspired by the Great American Songbook and features soprano Jessamyn Anderson. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. and is sponsored by Emory Johns Creek Hospital. (Johns Creek Patch)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Yoga At Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch (11:00 AM)
• Big ALT Comedy Show At Monticello ATL in Marietta (5:00 PM)
• Live Music - Ben Wade Band At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Mar. 7, Johns Creek city staff broke ground on the Foxworth subdivision stormwater repair project. Click here to learn more about Stormwater and the other City Council’s priorities for 2023. View Council’s strategic priorities. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• The 'First Annual Johns Creek Veterans Association (JCVA) “Ride for Vets” Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Veterans with PTSD' will be held on Jun. 3! The ride starts at 8:00 a.m. at Newtown Park in Johns Creek and heads to the Hwy 400 terminus in Dahlonega, GA with a police escort. (JCPD via Instagram)
• Hazelnut, an adorable Domestic Short Hair baby kitten, is looking for her forever family! See Hazelnut and or adoptable pets in the Johns Creek area at the link. (Johns Creek Patch)

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• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra - On Broadway! (March 25)
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— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!