Community Calendar - March 20, 2008

publication date: Mar 17, 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.

March 31 - April 25
Linda McFarling Pottery at Roswell Cultural Arts Center West, 950 Forrest St.

Ms. McFarling’s pots honor the rich tradition of the past and her forms display strength and freshness throughout the entire creative process.

For information:  770-641-3990

COMMUNITY 
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 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 22
Free Glucose Screenings at CVS Pharmacy, 895 Holcomb Bridge Rd., from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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

No appointment necessary.

For information:  770-992-6910.

March 25
Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of Trout Unlimited meeting, at 6:30 p.m. at Harp Irish Pub, 1425 Market Blvd., Roswell.

Trout Unlimited is a 45-year-old national organization that is made up of numerous chapters throughout the United States.

The mission of Trout Unlimited is the conservation, protection and restoration of the trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds throughout North America.

For information: www.ucctu.org.

March 28
“Chef’s Extravaganza” benefitting Senior Services of North Fulton at 7:30 p.m. at the Alpharetta Marriott, 5750 Windward Pkwy.

Taking a unique approach to their annual fundraiser, SSNF is hosting a dine-around of small-plate menu selections from local area chefs.

 
Guests will have an opportunity to sample small plate menu selections from the various restaurants, dessert bar and wine bar.

The evening will feature Master of Ceremonies newscaster Jocelyn Dorsey, WSBTV, live and silent auctions and live jazz for your entertainment.

Tickets are $125 per person.

For information:  770-993-1906

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.

March 30
Writing Program at The Roswell Regional Library, 115 Norcross St., starting at 2:15 p.m.

Sharpen your writing skills by joining local author, Tanya Michna, in a writing workshop.

Ms. Michna is a member of the Romance Writers of America and served as the National Conference Workshop Chair in 2007.

The program is free and open to the public.  Reservations are requested.

For information:  770-640-3075

DRAMA
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 26
Free Cluster Concert  at 6:30 p.m. at Centennial High School Gymnasium, 9310 Scott Rd., Roswell.

Centennial High School will be hosting the concert featuring performances by the bands of area Elementary and Middle Schools, along with the Centennial High School Bands.

The Centennial High School bank program includes a marching band, color guard, wind ensemble, symphonic band, jazz band and indoor percussion corps.

March 27 - 29
“High School Musical” Production performed by the Ridgeview Charter School Music Department.

Come see what the Jocks, the Nerds, the Thespians, the Brainiacs, the Skater Dudes and the Cheerleaders have in store for you.

Ridgeview Charter School (in the Gym) is located at 5340 South Trimble Rd. NE, Sandy Springs.

Tickets are $5 at the door or in advance.  Show times are 4 p.m. on March 27 and 7 p.m. March 28 & 29.

For information:  404-843-7710.

April 8
Harp Concert by David Lootvoet at 7:30 p.m. at The Atlanta Harp Center, 11775 Northfall Lane, Suite 201, Alpharetta.

Only 23 years old, Mr. Lootvoet has studied at the conservatories of Luxembourg, Rotterdam and Paris, and has already won top prizes at several international competitions.

Mr. Lootvoet will perform works of Bach, Chopin, Balakirev, Gliere and Parish-Alvars.

Admission is $10 and $5 for students.

For information:  770-619-2920 or www.atlantaharpcenter.com

SPORTS
March
Adult Indoor Soccer at Stars Soccer Barn, 14295 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta.

Men’s Open-Mondays starts March 24, Thursdays starts March 27; Coed-Wednesdays starts March 26.

Registration is ongoing.

For information:  678-366-9008 or www.starssoccerclub.com.

April 11
Best Ball Golf Tourney, at Bradshaw Farms Golf Club, 3030 Bradshaw Club Dr., Woodstock.  8 a.m. shotgun.

The tournament is hosted by The Alpharetta American Legion Post 201, which raises money to provide college scholarships to qualifying Legion ball players.

Bradshaw Farms Golf Club is considered one of the “top 10 public courses in Georgia.”

The cost is $400 per foursome and includes breakfast, box lunch, steak dinner, range balls, prizes and awards.

For an application or information:  call the Legion at 770-475-9023 or golf chairman, Dan Philpot at 404-434-0164.