🌱 Johns Creek Diwali Festival + New Glass Recycling For Johns Creek

Hello, friends. Rose Mendez here with your fresh copy of the Johns Creek Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 63 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. This Saturday, Oct. 22, all Johns Creek residents are invited to Georgia's first city-sponsored Diwali festival hosted by Johns Creek at Shakerag Park. The event runs from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and will include vendors, Indian jewelry and clothing shops, Indian food, live music, fireworks, and cultural performances. According to Appen Media, this is the "first city and community-organized Diwali event in the state of Georgia." Visit the city's website for more information about the festival. (Appen Media)
2. Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry announced that residents can now recycle glass by dropping it off at the designated container in the Ocee Park parking lot. Bradberry said, "By making this option available to residents, we enable greater conservation and the diversion of these materials from landfills. This is all part of our City's new certification as an ARC 'Green Community.'" (Johns Creek GA)
3. The City of Johns Creek posted a Cauley Creek Park construction update yesterday, Oct. 19. Work continues with the trail underpass and creating the main entrance. The synthetic turf has been installed on two of the rectangular fields. The sport courts are currently being poured. Construction crews will pave the park's roads next. (City of Johns Creek via Twitter)

Today in Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness: Yoga At Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater (9:30 AM)
• Music Bingo At Adobo Taqueria and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Evening with a Purpose At Atlanta Athletic Club (6:00 PM)
• JCPD Community Expo At Johns Creek Police Department (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A beautiful three-bedroom home with amazing windows is for sale in nearby Alpharetta! View the link to see the latest homes on the market in the Johns Creek area. (Johns Creek Patch)
• Planning to attend the Johns Creek Diwali festival on Saturday? Public parking will be available at Johns Creek United Methodist Church at 11180 Medlock Bridge Road and State Farm Operations Center at 11463 Lakefield Drive (use the south lot off Lakefield Parkway). Free shuttle services will transport attendees to and from these parking lots and the festival at Shakerag Park. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Don't miss "Painting with Chris Sherry" at the Johns Creek Arts Center on Nov. 5! Click here for details. (Johns Creek Arts Center via Facebook)

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Events:

• Heidi's Heavenly Cookies 20 Year Anniversary Celebration! (October 20)
• “Never Stop Learning” Art Exhibit at the Cumming Arts Center (October 20)
• Leather Crafting - Shoulder Bags, Totes, Phone Pouches, Belts and More (October 21)
• ELECTRIC AVENUE at FTE's Back Porch Concert Series (October 21)
• Fall Fest at Christ the King Lutheran Church (October 22)
• Michael Flohr Artist Show - SOUTHERN COMFORT (October 22)
• COWBOY MOUTH with DAVE FRANKLIN at FTE Back Porch Concert Series! (October 22)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School: Parent Preview Day (Grades 5-12) (October 25)
• Mount Pisgah Christian School Parent Preview Days (Grades JK-4th) (October 27)
• You're Invited to Fall Fest - Fall Fun for All at North Point Community Church (October 30)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— 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!