Community Calendar - May 15, 2008

publication date: May 12, 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 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
Vacation Bible School Kick-Off from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Willeo Baptist Church, 990 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

The event includes free moonwalk, games, food and drinks.

For information:  770-475-7375.

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.

May 17
2008 Teen Explosion Event - “Keepin It R.E.A.L.”  from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Independence High School (formerly Milton High School), 86 School Dr., Alpharetta.

The event targets grades 8th through 12th through a variety of topics related to career options, college prep activities, leadership skills, gang violence and HIV prevention.

The day will be filled with panel discussions, break-out sessions, live entertainment, great food and more.

For information:  Contact Rosilyn Taylor at 678-923-3692.

May 17
Heritage Days from NOON - 4 p.m. at Barrington Hall, 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell.

Experience a day of Native American culture by visiting an authentic 18th century Cherokee trading camp. You will also have an opportunity to interact with Native Americans.

Admission is free.

For information:  770-640-3855 or www.roswellgov.com.

May 20
Feng Shui in the Garden Program hosted by The Roswell Garden Club at 10 a.m. at the Bill Johnson Community Activity Building, 10495 Woodstock Rd., Roswell.

The event is free and open to the public.

For information:  770-650-4607 or www.roswellgardenclub.com.

May 24
“Shrek the Third” at Riverside Park beginning at dusk.

Bring a picnic, along with your lawn chairs and blankets, enjoy great music, play on the playgrounds, then settle in for movie fun as it gets dark.

Concessions will be on sale.  The movie is free.

For information:  770-594-6134.

May 26
Memorial Day Ceremony and Picnic at the Faces of War Memorial Site, Roswell City Hall.

Displays open to the public at 10 a.m.  The official program starts at 11 a.m. with Pledge of Allegiance.  Food tents open and the concert begins at 12:45 p.m.

For information:  www.roswellmemorialday.com.

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.

June 9 - 12
FREE Vacation Bible School from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. each day at First Baptist Roswell, 710 Mimosa Blvd.

The theme is “God’s Big Backyard.”

For information:  770-641-8205.

DRAMA
May 16 - 18
Tolbert-Yilmaz Dance Recitals at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

For information:  770-998-0259 or www.roswellgov.com.

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 25
Atlanta Symphony Youth Chamber Ensembles at 3 p.m. at Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Dr., Atlanta.

The event is free and open to the public.

For information:  404-237-8621.

OPPORTUNITY
Thinking about Welcoming an Exchange Student?  Now is the Time.

AFS, the leading international high school student exchange program, needs families in our community to host high school students from foreign countries for an academic year or six months.  Students arrive in August.

All kinds of families can host - two parent households with children, single parent families, as well as couples and single people who do not have children or who have grown children.

AFS students come from more then 40 countries.  Local AFS Volunteers enroll the students in high school and support students and their families to help both gain the most from their experience.

For information:  1-800-AFS-INFO or www.afs.org/usa/hostfamily.

SPORTS
May 17
12th Annual Mayor’s Challenge Road Race starting at the Alpharetta City Pool at Wills Park.

A 5K & 10K Road Race begins at 7:15 a.m. and a One Mile Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m.

A runner’s pancake breakfast will be provided at the finish line.

Proceeds from the race benefit the Alpharetta Rotary Club’s annual projects.

Pre-Registration is $15 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under.  Race day fees are $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.

For registration:  Online registration is available at www.active.com or an application is available at www.alpharetta.ga.us.