🌱 Upgrades To East Roswell Park + Dia De Los Muertos Festival

Hey, neighbors! It's Wednesday in Roswell and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally, including news about...

• Classic cars coming to Roswell
• Roswell's Youth Advisory Council
• City government appointments

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories today in Roswell

1. East Roswell Park will be receiving some enhancements after the City Council agreed to a five-year park master plan of improvements. The master plan was created to provide a extensive review of the city’s parks and gives recommendations for implementation over the next five year period. $2.53 million was approved for the East Roswell Park improvements for the fiscal year 2023. These improvements are in response to the community's request to upgrade existing facilities, preserve the natural environment, and to connect the community through trails and sidewalks by using the bike and pedestrian paths. The plan includes the development of a skate park, disc golf course, pickleball courts and neighborhood parks. The city will first replace major infrastructure like storm water and drainage systems at East Roswell Park before any new developments are built. (appenmedia.com)
2. The 3rd Annual Roswell Motoring Festival is coming Saturday at Roswell City Hall. 150 classic cars from various places in the South will be on display. This event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Car owners can still register their cars in the festival through Saturday morning. There will also be a parade that will highlight the vehicles. One of the premier showpieces will be a 1924 Flathead Ford Roadster V8. There will also be modern vehicles like a 2022 Ferrari SF90 Stradale Fiorano, which is said to be the fastest model of Ferrari ever built. The parade will leave City Hall at 9:45 AM and the festival will begin at 10:00 AM. (Paywall: ajc.com)
3. The Consulate General of Mexico has partnered with the City of Roswell to bring the community the Dia de los Muertos Festival. The free festival showcases Aztec dancers, a mariachi band, and altar to present offerings to honor the dead. There will be a costume contest in which cash prizes can be won. Tickets can also be purchased to participate in a margarita tasting. The festival will be held at Roswell City Hall. (atlantanewsfirst.com)

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Today in Roswell:

• Fall 9th grade Guidance - Centennial (8:00 AM)
• Femme Fatale Exhibit- Roswell Visual Arts Center (10:00 AM)
• Wine Down Wednesday (11:00 AM)
• 9th Volleyball @Blessed Trinity/Lakeside (5:00 PM)
• V Softball @ Denmark - Roswell (6:00 PM)
• Freshman Volleyball @ Etowah vs Cartersville (Game 1) (6:30 PM)
• Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Town Hall - City Hall (7:00 PM)
• Freshman Volleyball @ Etowah (Game 2) (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• AJRA Crew: Three Metro area High School seniors who are members of the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association were named to the USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll. Seniors who are acknowledged for their academic achievements and thier accomplishments on the water. Zach Lee of Roswell HS was among the three students named. (AJRA Crew via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: The Youth Advisory Council is a group of high school students in Roswell. They joined the Roswell’s Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs team to learn how policy decisions are made in the city. Students in the council will work together on the planning process for the department’s strategic master planning process. They will also meet with City Council members, and give input on youth-focused events around the city. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Horseshoe Bend: The River Eves Elementary Fall Festival will be on October 28. There will be various activities for the entire family. There will be a petting zoo, carnival games, face painting, and much more. Pre-orders for packages and tickets are available. (Nextdoor)
• City of Roswell: The City of Roswell is asking the community to take a survey to give their opinions on the city's upcoming holiday events. They are considering moving the annual holiday tree lighting event from Town Square Park to Heart of Roswell Park. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Mayor Pro Tem Mike Palermo, who is filling in for Mayor Kurt Wilson, and City Council agreed on the appointment of Dr. Charles Krieger to the Planning Commission. Joe Reppert was appointed to the Downtown Development Authority. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)

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Events:

• JOSH DANIEL'S GRATEFUL BAND at from the Earth's Indoor Stage! (September 30)
• Norcross Art Splash Festival (October 1)
• Roswell Motoring Festival (October 1)
• 3rd Annual Roswell Motoring Festival Benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (October 1)
• Meet Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Geraldine Brooks (October 1)
• 3hr Salsa class Atlanta - Beginner / Beyond Basics Oct 1st (October 1)
• Dinner & Latin Night Atlanta @ Tony's John's Creek Sat Oct 1, 2022 (October 1)
• 2nd Annual Mother Goose Tea (October 2)
• Intuitive Painting Classes - Ignite the Healing Power of Your Creative Process (October 3)
• Painting Classes for Adults (October 3)
• 4wk Salsa & Bachata class - Beginner / Beyond Basics @ Ballroom Impact (October 3)
• Youth Day Celebration (October 8)
• Alive in Roswell (October 20)
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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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