🌱 Roswell Gymnastics At The Winter Cup + Firelabs Hones Skills

Hello, everybody. It's Friday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community, including updates on...

• Sarah Beeson begins her public liaison duties.
• Atlanta Concert Band is coming to Roswell.
• Storyteller Babatunde comes to the Roswell Adult Recreation Center.

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Here are the top four stories today in Roswell:

1. The 2023 Elite gymnastics season is beginning. The 2023 Winter Cup starts today, February 24 in Louisville, KY. The Winter Cup competition is the event that qualifies gymnast for the 2023 U.S. Championships. Roswell will be represented by three gymnast in the Senior Men's division. Maxim Bereznev from Woodstock, Chase Davenport-Mills from Johns Creek and Anthony Koppie from Fayetteville will compete for Roswell Gymnastics. The competition ends on Sunday, February 26. The routines from individual gymnast will be uploaded to USA Gymnastics' YouTube Channel. (insidegymnastics.com)
2. The Atlanta Concert Band will be coming to Roswell next month. Their spring concert titled "Heroes & Villains." will be performed at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center on the afternoon of Sunday, March 12. This concert, filled with "hero-themed" music, will be played in tribute to members of the armed services. Tickets are now on sale for this patriotic show and can be purchased online or by telephone. (facebook.com)
3. Do you know about Roswell Firelabs? Executive Director William Strika says that “it's basically like a recreation center for your brain.” This 1,200 square-foot area is a place to go to exercise and condition one's mind. This volunteer-driven nonprofit opened in 2018 and offers a variety of classes on various skills, which are open to residents. They train on skills such as laser cutting, 3D printing, woodworking, metalworking, and a space to make glass and sculptures. Roswell Fire Labs also works with members of the public to help create projects like floats for the Youth Day Parade. This is said to be a place where people come to create. (appenmedia.com)
4. Councilwoman Sarah Beeson has officially begun her duties as the newly appointed Public Safety Liaison. Beeson went through orientation with the city's fire and police department, met their staff members, and toured their facilities. Next she will be making dates to have ride-alongs with Roswell's police, fire, and 911 personnel to get firsthand experience about the daily operations and lives of our Public Safety members. She looks forward to representing these departments on the City Council. (facebook.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Spring Musical: Mamma Mia - Centennial HS (8:00 AM)
• Non-Fiction Fridays Book Club - Roswell Library (2:00 PM)
• Mike Lowry LIVE - Lola's Burger and Tequila Bar (6:00 PM)
• Community Night: Roswell HS VB Soccer vs River Ridge HS (6:00 PM)
• Roswell HS Varsity Gymnastics Meet - Roswell Rec Center (6:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Steve Q - Big Oak Tavern (7:00 PM)
• Georgia Ensemble Theatre presents Black Pearl Sings - Cultural Arts Center (7:00 PM)
• The Nature Club Dine and Discover - Chattahoochee Nature Center (7:00 PM)
• Smoke Cleansing w/ Herbs ~Mahogany - Eclipse Over Roswell (7:00 PM)
• Live Music w/ Barbria DeAnne (7:30 PM)
• Community Night: Roswell HS VG Soccer vs River Ridge HS (8:00 PM)
• Gravy LIVE - Houck's Grille (8:00 PM)
• Mike Veal Band LIVE - Rock 'N' Taco (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Roswell High School Football: The Roswell Hornets Touchdown Club has announced a date for their 4th annual Golf Classic. All golfers are invited to come out to the Brookfield Country Club on June 19. (Roswell High School Football via Facebook)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: More members of the Roswell Fire Department have been awarded for their dedication and exceptional service to the city. Division Chief and RFD ambassador Alex Robles has been designated as the 2022 Fire Officer of the Year. (Roswell, Georgia Fire Department)
• Roswell Arts Fund: The Roswell Arts Fund has a public art map for art lovers that helps them develop their very own art walking tour. Experience all the public arts that are located throughout Roswell. (Roswell Arts Fund via Instagram)
• Chris Prewett, Roswell HS Head Football Coach: On June 9, Roswell High School will be presenting a 7v7 tournament. This tournament will be in honor of Robbie Roper. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Robbie Roper Foundation.(Chris Prewett, Roswell HS Head Football Coach via Twitter)
• Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks: This Sunday, February 25 storyteller Babatunde will be coming to the Roswell Adult Recreation Center from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This free event is a part of Roswell's Black Health & Wellbeing day. All ages are welcome. (Roswell, Georgia Recreation and Parks via Instagram)
• Blessed Trinity High School: Tickets are still on sale for Blessed Trinity HS and the Trinity Fund's yearly auction and party. There are five days left to receive early bird pricing for tickets. The spectacular goes down on April 29. (Blessed Trinity High School via Twitter)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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