🌱 Watercolor Painting Class + Lunar New Year In Johns Creek

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Rose Mendez, your host of the Johns Creek Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 59 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Johns Creek today:

1. Now you can learn the art of watercolors in a fun and low-pressure environment. On Jan. 16 at 10:00 a.m., Johns Creek Arts Center will start a beginner class on the basics of watercolor art. The course will run on Mondays. Registration is required to attend. (MaxPreps)
2. Join the city of Johns Creek to celebrate the Lunar New Year. There will be an event on Jan. 21 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. There will be cultural performances, local vendors, traditional food, and other fun activities for the whole family. You can get in on this joyous celebration at Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newtown Park. (Eventeny)
3. The Wilson Creek Elementary School is holding a student art contest! The Through My Eyes Art Contest, which will be for the 2022-2023 school year, consists of six categories: visual arts, creative writing, photography, film production, original dance choreography, and original music composition. The theme is What is in My Future? Students in kindergarten through fifth grade can submit their entries before Jan. 19. Winners will advance to the Johns Creek Cluster level awards. (Wilson Creek ES PTO)

Today in and around Johns Creek:

• Preschool Storytime at Clarkston Library, DeKalb County Public Library in Clarkston (10:30 AM)
• Pee Wee Naturalists: Winter Series at Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell (1:30 PM)
• Family Game Night at Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library, DeKalb County Public Library in Stone Mountain (5:00 PM)
• Trivia Night at Six Bridges Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday was National Law Enforcement Day. Thank you to all the brave people in uniform who protect our community! (JCPD via Instagram)
• Get your fitness on this Saturday at LifeTime Fitness! The gym will be hosting the 2023 Blitz Tournament for a fun and exciting workout experience, starting at 9:00 a.m. (SESRA)
• On Jan. 12, you can learn the art of Chinese food! Chef Fan will be serving up his culinary expertise (and a delicious tasting menu) at Yifan Tasting Kitchen. (EventBrite)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you soon.

— 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!