🌱 Repaving Project Starts Next Week + 19 Reasons To Visit The CNC

Good morning, friends! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know for the weekend, including...

• Free miniature golf this weekend for dad.
• The Rotary Club's Comedy For a Cause tickets are still available.
• Roswell to celebrate Juneteenth at City Hall.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 88 Low: 61.
• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 88 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Roswell:

1. The City of Roswell has entered into a $3,734,013.95 contract with Allied Paving Contractors to repave 38 roads throughout the city. Contingent upon the weather, the work is scheduled to begin the week of June 19, and is to be completed by the end of summer. Shallowford Road, Etris Road, and Elkins Road are some of the roads that will be repaved. Roswell Councilmember Lee Hills said that “We are delighted to continue to invest in resurfacing and maintaining our roadways, citywide.” The City of Roswell has listed the roads that are scheduled to be repaved on their website. (City of Roswell Government)
2. This weekend is Father's Day, and there are plenty of activities to do with dad around town. Aurora Cineplex is one such place offering fun activities for the holiday. All dads will be able to play a free round of golf this weekend at The Fringe Miniature Golf. The offer is good until 10 p.m. on June 18. Chattahoochee Gulch and Doubloon Lagoon are two 18-hole courses that The Fringe offers. The courses are made for all ages and offer the perfect family-friendly activity to do to celebrate Father's Day. (Newsbreak)
3. The Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell is a 127 acres "natural playground" where the adventure of the outdoors can be experienced. Aside from the awe of the natural environment, visitors can also interact with permanent and seasonal exhibits, and attend special programming. Some of the nature center's popular attractions are the Eco Zipline Canopy Tour and its canoeing events. There are several hiking trails and facilities where private events can be hosted. The butterfly gardens and the Butterfly Encounter are some of the center's highlights of the summer. The 365 Atlanta Traveler, a digital travel guide, outlined 19 reasons to visit Roswell's Chattahoochee Nature Center. (MSN)

Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, June 17

• Possum Trot 10K and Fun Run — Chattahoochee Nature Center (7:00 AM)
• Free Fitness in the Park: Pilates — Riverside Park (9:00 AM)
• Food Distribution for Needy Families — Stella Love Nonprofit (10:00 AM)
• History Seek Saturdays: Exploring Black Experiences — Historic House Museums (10:00 AM)
• Kids Yoga — Roswell Library (11:00 AM)
• Tech Tales: Storytime for Young Explorers — Computer Museum of America (2:00 PM)
• Family Night Hike — Chattahoochee Nature Center (8:00 PM)

Sunday, June 18

• Breakfast With Butterflies — Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:00 AM)
• Juneteenth Fest: A Celebration of Black Culture & Fatherhood — The Beacon (11:00 AM)
• Father's Day at Big Oak Tavern — Big Oak Tavern (11:00 AM)
• Father's Day at Bayou'Q — Bayou'Q Smokin Bistreaux and Bar (11:00 AM)
• Southern Rock Sundays — Rock 'N' Taco Roswell (12:30 PM)
• Father’s Day STARLAB — Chattahoochee Nature Center (1:00 PM)
• Roswell Music Club presents Tyler Hartley, harpist — Mimosa Hall (3:20 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell Soccer Club (RSC): This weekend, the RSC 2009 Boys soccer team will vie for the win at the Southeast Regionals. The competition will take place in North Carolina at Truist Park. (Roswell Soccer Club via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: Roswell's Juneteenth celebration will take place on Monday, June 19 at City Hall. Dr. Maurice Hobson, a professor of African American Studies at Georgia State University, will be the guest speaker. The event will begin at 10 a.m. on the steps of City Hall. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts Center: The 17-piece swing band called the Big Peach Swing Band, will perform at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center on June 25. Tickets for the concert are currently on sale at the Cultural Arts Center's website or by telephone. There are discounted pricing for senior citizens, students, and the military. (Roswell, Georgia Cultural Arts Center via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Inverness: The Martin's Garden Saturday Market will be at 410 Coleman Road this morning from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Martin's Garden sells fresh produce that is in season and harvested weekly. (Nextdoor)
• Roswell Rotary Club: The Roswell Rotary After Hours club were present at this month's Alive in Roswell event on this past Thursday. The club sold tickets to their Comedy For a Cause show which will take place on Thursday, June 22. Tickets are still on sale and can be purchased via the link on their Facebook page or on the Roswell Rotary Club's website. (Roswell Rotary Club via Facebook)

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— 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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