Community Calendar - March 13, 2008

publication date: Mar 10, 2008

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author/source: Roswell Beacon

ART
Through April 12
12th Annual Expressions of Light juried members exhibition sponsored by the Roswell Photographic Society.

Exhibit displayed at Roswell Visual Arts Center, 10495 Woodstock Rd.
Gallery hours are Mon. - Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Opening reception March 7 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

For information:  770-594-6122 or www.roswellphotosociety.org.


COMMUNITY 
Through March 14
St. Andrew Family Fish Dinners sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.

Every Friday evening, Family Fish Dinners will be available from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Family Center of Saint Andrew Catholic Church, 675 Riverside Rd., Roswell.

Fun family movies will be shown to keep children entertained.
The cost of dinner is $8 adults, $3 children 12 and under, and no more then $25 per family.

For information:  contact John Stevens at 678-643-0827 or johnstevens@bellsouth.net.

Through March 16
Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show at Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell.

The theme for this year’s show is “Warm Traditions and Cool New Views.”  The show will include approximately 200 quilts by local artists and 40 pieces from the 2007 Hoffman Challenge.

Tour hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Sat. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sun.
Tickets are $8 Adults, $6 Children.

For information:  www.bullochhallquiltguild.com.

March 14 and 15
Lil’ Angels Children’s Spring & Summer Consignment Sale at Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, 69 North Main St.

Sale hours are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on March 14 and 9 a.m. - NOON on March 15.

The sale features gently worn spring/summer infant and youth clothing, furniture, toys and maternity.

Proceeds benefit local women and children’s charities.
No strollers before 11 a.m. on Friday.

For information:  770-475-5576 (ext. 503) or www.lilangelsconsignmentsale.com.

Through March 30
12th Annual Roswell Woman’s Club Showcase Homes - History, Heritage, Hospitality; “Building Foundations in the Community.”

The event features 3 homes in Roswell priced from 1.5 million dollars to over 2.5 million.  Approximately 29,000 square feet of decorated space by 50 designers utilizing a French country theme.

For information:  www.roswellwomansclub.org.

March 15
The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department’s Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. - NOON at North Park, 13450 Cogburn Rd. on softball fields 1-4.

Entertainment is scheduled including inflatables, carnival games, face painting and a visit from The Easter Bunny.  Food concession will be available.

At 11:30 a.m., children ages 10 years and under are invited to find eggs.  Prizes will be awarded.

March 15
Flashlight Egg Hunt from 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at East Roswell Park and Recreation Center, 9000 Fouts Rd., Roswell.

Hunt for eggs in the dark with nothing but your flashlight; find the Golden Egg and win a basket full of prizes and treats.

Bring your camera because you might even see the bunny hopping around.

Bring a flashlight and basket or container.  A family event; Everyone must register individually and all children must be accompanied by a registered parent or guardian.  All ages welcome.

Fee:  $6 residents; $9 non residents.

For information:  770-594-6134.

March 15
The Piedmont Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution breakfast meeting at 8 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel, 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.

Men and boys who are interested in documenting their relationship to their American Revolutionary ancestors and in joining an active group with similar interests are encouraged to attend.

For information:  contact the Chapter Registrar, Bob Sapp at 770-971-0189 or www.piedmontsar.com.

March 15
Free Non-fasting Glucose Screenings from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at CVS Pharmacy, 1380 Woodstock Rd., Roswell.

CVS will be providing glucose level and body composition percentage results as a first step in identifying risk for diabetes.

No appointment is necessary.

For information:  770-640-3131.

March 15
10K/5K Free self-guided walk in Marietta sponsored by the Roswell Striders Volksmarching Club, which strives to promote walking for fitness and recreation.

Start time is 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. and you will finish by 2 p.m.  There is no charge for walkers, but a Volksmarching credit stamp is $3.

The walk will be on sidewalks and the route will include the Marietta Square and Glover Park, the Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum, the old train depot, historic homes and Civil War sites.

The start and finish point is in the back parking lot of Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, 180 Church St NE, Marietta.

For information:  contact June Rogers at hankjune@mindspring.com or 770-426-0053.

March 17
12th Annual BMW Ultimate Drive supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Global Imports, 500 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta.

The event is free.  Participants will be able to drive a BMW model of their choice and raise $1 for every mile they drive for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

For information:  www.bmwusa.com/theultimatedrive

March 19
Fund-raising Tea Party hosted by The Roswell Garden Club from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center, 830 Grimes Bridge Rd.

Noted local author and humorist Millie Coleman will speak on “How we dine, dress, drink and drawl down South.”

Tickets are $20 per person.

For tickets:  770-650-4607.

March 22
Annual Egg Hunt at Riverside Park for children 7 and under.  The egg hunt begins at NOON.

Entertainment begins at 11 a.m. and includes music, face painting and a visit from The Easter Bunny.

Bring a basket or other container.  Free.

For information:  770-641-3760.

March 29
6th Annual Children’s Festival from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the Alpharetta Community Center Event Lawn, 175 Roswell St.

Hosted by the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department, the festival is devoted to children and families.

Activities will include safety tips from the local police and fire departments, pony rides, petting zoo, magic show, arts and crafts, food vendors and more.

For information:  678-297-6165.

DRAMA
Through March 15
Neil Simon’s “Come Blow Your Horn” at Act 1 Theater located inside Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta.

The comedy runs every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 9 and 16 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $15 Adults, $12 Seniors.

For tickets and information:  770-663-8989 or www.act1theater.com/tickets.

Through March 22
Neil Simon’s comedy “Last of the Red Hot Lovers” at the Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd in the Roswell Village Shopping Center.

The show runs every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

For tickets and information:  770-640-5500 or www.rosewatertheatre.com.

March 27 - April 13
Triple Espresso presented by Georgia Ensemble Theatre at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

A smash record-breaking phenomenon, this “highly caffeinated comedy” will offer a triple shot of hilarity and music.  Critics say it’s “like an evening with the Marx brothers.”

For tickets and information:  770-641-1260 or www.get.org.


MUSIC
March 14
“When Irish Eyes are Smiling” Song and Dance from the Emerald Isle presented by The Michael O’Neal Singers, with dancers from the Mulligan School of Irish Step Dance.

The performance will be held at 8 p.m. at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd.

Tickets are $20 Adults; $15 Students and Seniors.

For tickets and information:  770-594-7974 or www.mosingers.com.

March 15
Georgia Philharmonic in Concert at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St. at 8 p.m.

Guest performer will be Madalyn Parnas, Violin.

For information:  770-664-7255 or www.georgiaphilharmonic.org.

March 16
Chopin Society of Atlanta presents Alberto Nose and his piano rendition of Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” and romantic Chopin pieces.

The concert will be held at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

For tickets and information:  770-641-1260 or www.chopinatlanta.org.

March 16
Atlanta Wind Symphony at 3 p.m. at  Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

For tickets:  770-641-1260.