🌱 Roswell NEXT Holiday Party + Roswell FD's Green Wreath + SmartMED

Hi there, Roswell! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In this issue, you'll find updates on:

• Holiday performances
• World Cup Watch Party
• Roswell students make kits for those in need

But first, your daily weather:

• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, showers around. High: 63 Low: 36.
• Sunday: Mainly cloudy. High: 60 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories in Roswell today:

1. The Roswell Cultural Arts Center has a complete itinerary lined up to celebrate the holiday season through the arts. There is something for everyone and for all ages. Sunday, December 4 the Atlanta Vocal Project will present Ringin’ in the Holidays. The Atlanta Vocal Project is an acapella choir who will sing favorite holiday classics. The Atlanta Dance Theatre will preform their production of The Nutcracker. There will be 6 performances from Friday, December 9 through Sunday, December 11 at the Cultural Arts Center. To continue in the holiday merriment, the center will also have showings of the puppet show, Trouble in Toyland with Lee Bryan, who is known as “That Puppet Guy.” His show will run from Thursday, December 15 until Sunday, December 17. On Saturday, December 17 a special and unique production, The Grinch Remixed, will be performed by the Roswell Dance Starz. Dolly Parton fans and admirers are in for a special treat. The acclaimed vocalist, Katie Deal, headlines A Holly Dolly Christmas. On December 18, Deal will grace the Cultural Arts Center to honor the life and career of Dolly Parton through song. Finally the Winter Puppet Series: The Frisch Marionettes will continue in the festivities with their show, Holiday Punch. This puppet show series will begin at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 20, and will continue through Thursday, December 22. (Paywall: ajc.com)
2. A new symbol is being used to raise awareness of the dangers of holiday fires. The Roswell Fire Department will be using a wreath for this symbol of awareness and precaution. The amount of structure fires increases during winter months, and especially the holiday season. Fires are commonly and unintentionally started by cooking accidents, candles, space heaters, decorations, as well as the improper use of electrical cords. The Fire Department will hang a wreath that is lit with green light bulbs. The wreath will be displayed at special city events and in the Roswell FD Headquarters. If a structure fire breaks out in the city, RFD will replace a green bulb with a red bulb. Roswell residents are urged to “keep the wreath green” during the month of December. (thegeorgiasun.com)
3. SmartMED Drive-Thru Urgent Care is a local healthcare center in Roswell. They have announced that they are now in-network with Humana, Aetna, Anthem BCBS, and Medicare insurances. They are now able to provide services to more of Roswell's residents. At at this Urgent Care facility, patients are evaluated, tested, diagnosed and treated right from their cars. SmartMED offers an on-site laboratory that gives immediate test results. They do not require you to make an appointment and are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM. This convenience makes this a wonderful option for urgent health concerns in the city. (Nextdoor)

Today and tomorrow in Roswell:

Saturday, December 3

• Centennial HS JVB, VG, VB Basketball vs Landmark Christian School (8:00 AM)
• Candy Cane Fun Run 2.4k - Roswell Area Park (8:30 AM)
• Walk with a Doc - Chattahoochee Nature Center (8:30 AM)
• Roswell HS Wrestling - Santa Slam @ S. Forsyth HS (9:00 AM)
• Roswell HS 9th Grade Basketball vs Riverwood (9:30 AM)
• Big Psychic Fair -Harmony Place (blue barn) Roswell (10:00 AM)
• Holiday Yoga Pop-Up - Pinkies Up Beer and Wine (10:00 AM)
• Holly Jolly Family Fishing Derby - Roswell Area Park (10:00 AM)
• Gingerbread House Challenge - Visual Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Works in Clay Winter Show & Sale - Art Center West (10:00 AM)
• Christmas Photos & Activities - Sunny and Ranney (11:00 AM)
• Roswell JV Girls Basketball vs Riverwood (11:00 AM)
• 3hr Salsa class - Ballroom Impact Atlanta (12:15 PM)
• Roswell HS JV Boys Basketball vs Riverwood (12:30 PM)
• Monthly Memory Caregivers Support Group -Historic Roswell Place Senior Living (1:00 PM)
• Thomas Arvid Annual Holiday Show - Vinings Gallery on Canton (1:00 PM)
• Punch Card Machine Demo - Computer Museum of America (2:00 PM)
• Roswell HS Varsity Girls Basketball vs Riverwood (2:00 PM)
• Roswell Youth Theatre presents Shrek JR. - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (2:00 PM)
• Roswell Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker -Byers Theatre (2:00 PM)
• Roswell HS Varsity Boys Basketball vs Riverwood (3:30 PM)
• Roswell HS Swim Team Dynamo vs Chattahoochee (6:00 PM)
• Parents' Night Out - Discover Science Center (6:00 PM)
• Roswell Youth Theatre presents Shrek JR. - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (7:00 PM)
• Radio Star Live - Rock N' Taco Roswell (9:30 PM)

Sunday, December 4

• Chanukah & Holiday Bazaar -Temple Beth Tikvah (10:00 AM)
• Works in Clay Winter Show & Sale - Art Center West (10:00 AM)
• Back to Nature Holiday Market - Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:00 AM)
• Kendra Gives Back Fundraising Event - Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room (1:00 PM)
• Breathwork & Sound Bath with Alexa Shackleford (2:00 PM)
• Breathwork & Sound Bath with Alexa Shackelford - The Well of Roswell (2:00 PM)
• Atlanta Vocal Project: Ringin’ in the Holidays - Roswell Cultural Arts Center (2:00 PM)
• Christmas With MOS - Roswell United Methodist Church (3:00 PM)
• Music Bingo — From the Earth Brewing Company (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Roswell Police Department: The Rowell PD visited students at Mountain Park Elementary. The school's “Girls on the Run” group made 200 essentials kits for city officers to distribute to those in need. (The Roswell Police Department via Twitter)
• Roswell Inc: Roswell Inc. held their Holiday Connect party at City Hall. There were more than 200 attendees at this Roswell business networking holiday event. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Shallowford Park: The USA vs. Netherlands Watch Party is at Gate City Brewing Company today beginning at 10:00 AM. A $1.00 from every beer sold will be donated to the Roswell Soccer Club. (Nextdoor)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: Share your thoughts with the City of Roswell. When do you prefer to put up your holiday decorations? They want to know "how soon is too soon to put up decorations, and how late is too late to have up decorations still?" Join in on this fun community poll. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Shallowford Park: Roswell NEXT is hosting their 2nd Annual Member Appreciation and Holiday party. The party will be at Big Oak Tavern on December 7. The event is open to everyone. Roswell NEXT members will receive complimentary drinks. (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• Lego Play Monday @ East Roswell Library (December 5)
• Free ESL Classes @ Roswell Library (December 5)
• Mystery Readers Book Club (December 6)
• Roswell NEXT Member Appreciation/Holiday Party (December 7)
• Preschool Storytime @ East Roswell Library(December 7)
• ESL Conversation Class @ East Roswell Library (December 7)
• Storytime by the River (December 7)
• Story time with Ms. Heather @ Roswell Library (December 8)
• Needlecrafters @ Roswell library (December 8)
• Sip & Shop with Linen + Flax (December 8)
• Midday Book Club @ Roswell Library (December 9)
• Roswell CAC presents Atlanta Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker (December 9)
• Roswell Coffee Connect @ Pop's Coffee (December 9)
• Mr. Taco Truck at Gate City Brewing Company (December 10)
• Pop's-apalooza 2022 - Pop's 2 Year Anniversary (December 11)
• Christmas Festival @ Cross of Life Lutheran Church (December 11)
• Glory of Christmas: A Musical Celebration (December 11)
• Enchanted Woodland Trail at Chattahoochee Nature Center (December 11)
• Trouble in Toyland with Lee Bryan (December 15)
• Holly Dolly Christmas with Katie Deal (December 18)
• Winter Puppet Series: The Frisch Marionettes presents Holiday Punch (December 20)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox next week with a new 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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