🌱 Newtown Park July 4th Celebration + Park Place Celebrates The 4th

Hello, Johns Creek! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off to enjoy the holiday this weekend. Your next newsletter will be in your inbox on Tuesday morning. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Looking for a place to celebrate the Fourth of July? Look no further than Newtown Park! On Sunday, Jul. 3, Newtown Park will host a free celebration from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. that includes live music, food trucks, beer, wine, and sangria for sale. Fireworks will conclude the festivities at night. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. To celebrate Independence Day, Park Place participants wore red, white, and blue at their picnic luncheon on Thursday. The Johns Creek Veterans Association Color Guard attended and presented the Colors, as well as led the national anthem for the participants. If you're 62 and older, you can register for Park Place. The active adult center, located inside Newtown Park, features programs, events, and activities. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
3. On Thursday, Mayor Bradberry attended the groundbreaking for the Ivy Kids of Johns Creek school. Slated to open in 2023, Ivy Kids offers programs for children ages six weeks to 12 years including infant care, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and before and after school care. Parents who are interested in enrolling their children should visit Ivy Kids' website. (Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce)

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Today in and aroud Johns Creek:

• Suwanee Farmers Market At Suwanee Town Center Park (8:00 AM)
• Independence Day Weekend Dinner & Latin Night At Tonys Sports Grill (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Johns Creek Arts Center's Week Five Anime Camp ended this week! Visit Facebook to see students' projects! (John Creek Arts Center via Facebook)
• Congratulations to our neighbor, the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, as they celebrate 10 years of cityhood! (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Want to know what's going on in Johns Creek this July? Sign up for the city's newsletter here. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)

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About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.