🌱 Fire Captain Retires + Purple Pansies Raise $4M To Fight Cancer

Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in and around Roswell. Here goes.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. On September 7, Captain Bryan Dobson ended his 28-year career with the Roswell Fire Department. Dobson began working with the Department as a volunteer in 1994 and eventually transitioned to a part-time position. Captain Bryan Dobson has deep roots with the Roswell FD. His father began working as a volunteer with the Department in 1973 and his great-uncle, Robert Mosteller, was an assistant fire chief in the 1950s. Dobson also served as captain in the Support Services Division with DeKalb County Fire Services. He also retired from that position after serving 30 years with DeKalb County. The city thanks Captain Dobson for his dedication and service to the city of Roswell. (facebook.com)
2. Roswell Youth and National Arts and Humanities Month is in October and the city is still accepting applications for the 72nd Annual Frances McGahee Youth Day Celebration. However, applications for float entries will close on Sunday, September 11. Applications for community partnerships and sponsorship opportunities can still be submitted as well. The parade and celebration will take place on October 8. There will be fall festivities following the parade. There will be a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, live entertainment, arts and crafts, food trucks, and more. (instagram.com)
3. Purple Pansies nonprofit, based in Alpharetta, is helping Americans fight pancreatic cancer. The organization has raised more than $4 million for pancreatic cancer resources. The founder, Maria Fundora, started the non-profit after her mother's death from the disease. She first started by holding a fundraiser in her Alpharetta restaurant, Casa Nuova. Purple Pansies hosts a fundraiser gala every year. The annual Purple Pansies Gala will be on September 18. The group also has a scholarship application that is open for students whose parents or guardians are battling pancreatic cancer. Applications can be entered through September 15. (fox5atlanta.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market - World Harvest Church (2 p.m.)
• Competition Cheer Showcase - Aux Gym (4 p.m.)
• V. Volleyball @ Pope - Roswell (5:30 p.m.)
• JV Football vs Northview Home - Centennial (6 p.m.)
• V Softball vs Blessed Trinity - Roswell (6 p.m.)
• JV Football @ Lassiter - Roswell (6 p.m.)
• 9th Grade Football vs Cambridge - Roswell (6 p.m.)
• Beyond Bordeaux: The Red Grapes of Bordeaux (6 p.m.)
• Sunset Sips featuring Wes Yoakam - Chattahoochee Nature Center (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Police Department: The last class of the year for Revved Up Kids will be Saturday, September 17. Revved Up Kids teaches safety and self-defense classes to children in first through eighth grade. There are still spots open for registration. (Roswell Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Roswell: The Downtown Development Authority Meeting that was scheduled on September 8 at City Hall has been rescheduled. The meeting has been moved to Thursday September 22 at City Hall. (roswellgov.com)
• Friends of the Roswell Library: "The Fall Book Sale has been announced. The Friends of Alpharetta will begin the book sale to the Roswell Library on Friday, September 30. The sale will continue on October 1 and October 3. (Friends of the Roswell Library via Facebook)

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• Art Show at Cumming Arts Center Thurs-Sat 11am-3pm, Sunday 1-4pm & By Appointment (September 8)
• ELECTRIC AVENUE at from the Earth's Back Porch Concert Series! (September 9)
• Corporate Therapy Rocks Alpharetta - Wild Wing Cafe! (September 9)
• THE GRASS IS DEAD - Billy Strings After Party at FTE! (September 9)
• Isaac Tovar Flamenco Concert (September 10)
• 3hr Salsa class Atlanta - Beginner / Beyond Basics Sept 10th (September 10)
• St. James UMC Center for Excellence Renaming Ceremony and Legacy Concert (September 10)
• CIGAR STORE INDIANS with ALONG FOR THE RIDE @ FTE'S BACK PORCH! (September 10)
• Social Security Seminar (September 13)
• FREE Tickets to a Preschool Playhouse Family Show! (September 17)
• Live at Roswell Arts Festival (September 18)
• Leadership Labs Live with Bestselling Business Author Patrick Lencioni at North Point Church (September 27)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Jessica Griffin

About me: My name is Jessica Griffin and I am a native of Roswell, Georgia. I have been in the Roswell-Alpharetta community for over 30 years. As a native "Roswellian", I embody, participate, and support all things local. Community is at the core of all of us, and I aim to convey the collectiveness and unity that should be promoted and celebrated throughout our community. Being a mother, a writer, a student of history, and the arts are my passions.

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