🌱 Town Hall Held In Alpharetta + Restaurant Owner Writes Cookbook

Hello again, hello! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Patch newsletter. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• Roswell History Museum
• Free Community Day at CNC
• April is Volunteer month!

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; warm. High: 85 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell:

1. The second floor of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, which was previously a shared office space between the Georgia Ensemble Theater and the Roswell Historical Society, was transformed into the Roswell History Museum. The museum opened in January. The head curator Elaine DeNiro said "the destination looks at history from all aspects of the city." The Roswell Historical Society operates the museum and its goal was to include all all groups that were involved in Roswell's history. Admission to the museum is free and is open to the public Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. (appenmedia.com)
2. Cristy Kisner and her husband Sebastian Gracey are the owners of Cristy's Kitchen in Roswell. This café-bakery opened in 2019 and serves healthy foods. Their business didn't get off to a great start due the outbreak of the pandemic. However, in 2021, one of their regulars who was an Instagramer shared their story online. Many people admired their healthy food options and were moved by their struggle to gain more business during that tough time. The family business received $1.2 million in donations. Kisner now has a cookbook coming out this month titled "Cristy’s Kitchen.” She will hold a book signing at the eatery on April 22 beginning at noon. (newsbreak.com)
3. A town hall meeting was held by North Fulton County commissioners Bob Ellis and Bridget Thorne on March 30 at the county tag office in Alpharetta. The commissioners were joined by Sheriff Patrick Labat, Chief Appraiser Roderick Conley, Public Works Director David Clark and other representatives from the county to lead this public information session. They spoke about how the county has spent about $1 billion on water infrastructure projects in North Fulton during the past couple of years. They also addressed criminal justice issues in the county. After the county's overview of past and future projects, a question-and-answer session was held with the attendees. (appenmedia.com)

Today in Roswell:

• HerScan Breast Ultrasound Screening - SHINE health & wellness (9:00 AM)
• Premier of The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Aurora Cineplex (10:00 AM)
• Premier of AIR Courting a Legend - Aurora Cineplex (10:10 AM)
• Storytime by the River - Chattahoochee Nature Center (10:30 AM)
• Guided Hike - Chattahoochee Nature Center (11:00 AM)
• Free Chair Yoga Class - Roswell Library (1:30 PM)
• Free Mat Yoga Class - Roswell Library (3:00 PM)
• Beginner Class: Introduction to Glass Bead Making - Flame Tree Glass, Inc. (6:00 PM)
• Wednesday Live Music - Lola's Burger and Tequila Bar (6:30 PM)
• Team Trivia - Houck's Grille (7:00 PM)
• Acoustic set w/ Keefe Klug - Rock N' Taco Roswell (7:30 PM)
• GET Presents Bright Star - Cultural Arts Center (7:30 PM)
• "Feckin' Around" Comedy Show - Mac McGee Roswell (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Keep Roswell Beautiful: April is not only Earth Month, it's National Volunteer Month. Throughout the month. the Keep Roswell Beautiful team will emphasis the importance of volunteering. Community events such as Bring One for the Chipper and The Great American Clean-up wouldn't be possible without the time and efforts put in from volunteers. (Keep Roswell Beautiful via Facebook)
• Roswell, Georgia Fire Department: The department's 2022 Annual Report has been released and is available to the public. Check it out to find out how the fire department performed in 2022 and its plans for the future. (Roswell, Georgia Fire Department via Instagram)
• Roswell Inc: Anni Glover is the owner of Signarama in Roswell and also one of Roswell Inc's Community Connector. Community Connectors are local leaders in business who help share the pros of doing business in the city. Signarama makes promotional signs, signs for full fleet vehicles, and just about any type of sign you can think of. (Roswell Inc via Facebook)
• Chattahoochee Nature Center: The nature center's Free Community Day will be on April 23 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This will be the first opportunity for visitors to view the Chattahoochee Nature Center's new mural by Thomas Turner titled "The Flow.” You must make a reservation to attend this event. (Chattahoochee Nature Center via Twitter)

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

— 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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