🌱 Students Develop Pandemic Project + Bulgarian Folk Dancing Fun

Welcome back, Johns Creek! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 72 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Johns Creek students are working on a major project that will document the living history of the COVID-19 pandemic era. The grant project will be called "Same Storm, Different Boats" and will focus on the impact COVID has impacted people across the world - but with a particular focus on the local impact on Johns Creek. Students will use primary and secondary sources as well as videos, art, poetry, photographs, videos, and oral histories that will bring this project to life. (Appen Media)
2. Bulgarian folk dancing is coming to Johns Creek, so bust out your dancing shoes. On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library will be hosting a class on the various types of folk dances made popular in Bulgaria. You'll be able to watch expert dancers show you the steps, then try out the moves for yourself. Visit the link for more information or to register. (Best Things GA)
3. Sometimes shopping for a new home on the internet can feel like an exercise in frustration. Open houses are a far better way to get a true feeling for a house - but which ones should you attend? Here's a list of five of the newest open houses in and around Johns Creek. Click on any address listed for additional details, or to schedule a viewing. (Johns Creek Patch)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga at Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park (9:30 AM)
• Beta Trunk Or Treat at North Gwinnett High School (3:00 PM)
• Cooking & Crafts: Trick Or Rice Crispy Treats at Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center (4:30 PM)
• Johns Creek Veterans Association Meeting at Park Place (6:00 PM)
• Orchestra Spooktacular at Chattahoochee in Alpharetta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thanks to everyone who joined the City Council and Mayor to celebrate the Diwali Festival! This was a beautiful event and a great opportunity for the whole community to join together. (City of Johns Creek, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• This year's Red Ribbon Week Theme is "Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free." Want tips and advice on how to help your children live happy and healthy lives? Visit the link! (JCPD via Instagram)
• Head over to the Sky Zone tonight in Roswell to celebrate Spirit Night with the Barnwell Elementary PTO! It's a great way for you kids to reach for the sky (literally). (Barnwell Elementary PTO via Facebook)

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• Hope for the Holidays Shop Til You Drop (November 2)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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!