Community Calendar - May 08, 2008

publication date: May 5, 2008

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author/source: Roswell Beacon

ART
Through May 31
Roswell Photographic Society Heritage Exhibit at Smith Plantation Home Barn.

For information:  770-641-3978.

COMMUNITY 
May 10
Cell Phones for Soldiers from NOON - 4 p.m. at American Legion Post 201, 201 Wills Rd., Alpharetta.

Donate your cell phone with attached battery and any accessories to help our Soldiers call home to their families.

Enjoy an afternoon filled with fun.  There will be a rock climbing wall, football and basketball toss, and much more sponsored by the United States Armed Forces.

For information:  770-912-5006 or egravely@citizensfidelity.com

May 10
Community Health & Wellness Extravaganza from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Roswell High School, 11595 King Rd.

A 5k Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m.  The event includes free food, health screenings, entertainment, prevention workshops, games and more.

For Run/Walk Participants:  Contact Melissa Schott at 770-552-4512 or schottm@fultonschools.org.

May 10
Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Annual Black Tie Gala from 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. on the banks of the Chattahoochee River.

The event includes a spectacular outdoor setting, gourmet dining, entertainment, live and silent auctions, native wildlife demonstrations and more.

Tickets are $150 per person.

For information:  770-992-2055 ext 224 or www.chattnaturecenter.com.

May 10
Mother’s Day High Tea at Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell.

Tea, sandwiches and desserts will be served by ladies in period clothing.

Afterwards, a tour of the house and garden will be given.

Reservations are required.  Tickets are $35 per person.

For reservations:  770-992-1731.

May 10 and 11
18th Annual Colors Festival of Arts in Historic Town Square, Roswell from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Fine arts, handmade crafts, great food, music, performing arts and children’s activities will fill the historic town square as artists from throughout the southeastern U.S. gather to display their creations and offer them for sales.

For information:  800-776-7935 or www.cvb.roswell.ga.us.

May 11
Mother’s Day Open House & Rummage Sale from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Smith Plantation Home, 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell.

Admission to the home is free when you bring 2 cans of food to donate to the North Fulton Food Bank.

For information:  770-641-3978 or www.archibaldsmithplantation.org.

May 13
An Evening with the Editors of The Art Section, an international magazine of commentary on Art and Culture, hosted by The Alpha Arts Guild.

The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Parish Hall of St. Thomas Aquinas, 535 Rucker Rd., Alpharetta.

The event is free and will include refreshments.

For information:  AlphaArtsGuild@gmail.com.

May 15
18th Annual Taste of Alpharetta from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. along Old Milton Pkwy at Wills Park.

The event showcases over 60 area restaurants with samples from their menu for $1 - $3 per sample.  Tickets for the samples may be purchased at the event or in advance at Alpharetta City Hall.

In addition to dining, the event also includes a concert and a Kids Play Zone.

The event if free and open to the public.  There will also be a free shuttle system.

For information:  www.alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6000 ext. 1006.

May 15
Alive After Five Street Party in Roswell’s Historic District from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

For information:  www.aliveafterfiveroswell.com.

May 17
Kid’s Dog Show beginning at 11 a.m. at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Rd., Roswell.

Children show off their dogs.  Dogs must be at least one year old.  Awards given for most obedient, best trick in one minute, smallest, largest, best costumed, and “Best in Show.”

Age of children 5 - 15 on date of show.

The fee is $8 residents and $12 non-residents.

For information:  770-641-3760.

June 1
Wine Tasting & Dinner Event sponsored by the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition at Altobeli’s Restaurant, 3000 Old Alabama Rd., Alpharetta.

The event starts at 5 p.m. and includes 6 great wines plus dinner, entertainment by pianist Randy Barnes and singer Kathe Kelner, and a silent/live auction.

All proceeds of the auction go to Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition.

Ticket Donation is $50 per person.  RSVP by 05/16/08.

For information & reservations:  Contact Frank Catroneo at 770-619-0710.

DRAMA
Through May 17
“A Mid Summer’s Night’s  Dream” presented by the North Fulton Drama Club on Friday and Saturday nights at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Dr.

Performances begin at dusk (8:30 p.m.) with seating at 7:30 p.m.

Come early for a picnic on the lawn before the performance begins.

Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

For information:  770-640-3855.

Through May 24
“Nunsense - The Musical” presented by Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.

All profit from ticket proceeds from the May 3rd show will be donated to North Fulton Community Charities.

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

MUSIC
May 9
“Laughter is the Best Medicine,” an Evening of Humor in Music, presented by The Michael O’Neal Singers at 8 p.m. at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd.

This concert of musical fun will have you laughing more than you ever thought possible at a choral concert.

Tickets are $20 Adults; $15 Students/Seniors.  Tickets will be available at the door.

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

May 11
Riverside Chamber Players will perform at 3 p.m. at Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Rd., Roswell.

The Mother’s Day concert will feature music for strings and winds by Mozart, Balakrishnan and Coltrane.

Special guest performance by clarinetist Ted Gurch of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

The program will be followed by a dessert reception with the musicians.
Tickets are $10 adults; $5 seniors; free to children, students and teachers.

For tickets and information:  770-355-2556 or www.riversidechamberplayers.org.

May 11
Vivaldi, Spohr, Prokofiev & Faure Concert at 3 p.m. in the chapel at Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Dr., Atlanta.

The concert is free and open to the public.  The chapel is also handicap accessible.

For information:  404-237-8621 or www.nsdbc.org.

SEMINARS
May 13
Free Lecture for dog owners on Canine Hip Dysplasia:  Early Diagnosis, New Therapy.

The lecture is presented by Loving Hands Animal Clinic & Pet Resort, 13775 Highway 9 N., Alpharetta at 7 p.m.

For information:  770-667-9022.

May 15
Strong Women, Powerful Financial Strategies presented by Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.

The seminar addresses the concerns of women and specific issues that affect them in financial planning.

The seminar if free.

For reservations:  770-518-8146.