Community Calendar - May 22, 2008

publication date: May 22, 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 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.

May 29
“Too Old to Cut the Mustard?” Special Senior Citizen meeting at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sandy Springs, 650 Mt. Vernon Hwy. 

Guest speaker will be Dr. Ben Haywood, an ordained Baptist minister and noted author.

There will be a catered lunch from Chick-fil-A.

The public is invited to attend.

For information:  404-257-1143.

May 31- october 25
Riverside Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. - NOON at Riverside Park, 535 Riverside Dr., Roswell.

The market will concentrate on fresh, locally grown produce.  Non profit organizations will be selling coffee and refreshments, local chefs are slated to appear and other fun activities are scheduled.

For information:  770-641-3705.

May 31
Night Hike from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

The evening begins with a journey into STARLAB to view the constellations.  Then join a naturalist outdoors to see what happens at night at the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

Ages 5 & up.  Admission is $8 non-members and $6 members.

June 1
Holy Cow! Family Farmyard Grand Opening at 1140 Liberty Grove Rd., Alpharetta.

The farm sits on 131 acres in the heart of Alpharetta horse country.

Admission is $8 per person and includes a petting farm, hayride, art tables and entry to a polo match.  18 months and under are free.

For information:  770-312-7926.

June 1
Atlanta Ride for Kids Road Ride for The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

The ride begins at North Point Mall in Alpharetta and ends at Lumpkin County High School.  

The leisurely ride is escorted by local and state police.  It will culminate with a Celebration of Life program featuring onstage interviews with local childhood brain tumor survivors and a special awards ceremony.

Registration begins at 7 a.m.  The ride leaves at 9:30 a.m.

For information:  www.rideforkids.org or 800-253-6530.

June 4
Storytime by the River from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

Using books, finger-plays or crafts, the storytellers share stories about the natural world.

Ages 3 - 5.  General admission is $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3 - 12.  Free for members and children under 2.

For information:  www.chattnaturecenter.com

June 7
Singles Hawaiian Luau Dinner & Social sponsored by Atlanta Christian Network from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Roswell Area Park Community Center, 10495 Woodstock Rd.

Enjoy an evening of fellowship, faith and festivities while dining on Hawaiian cuisine.

For information:  contact Marie Hollins at 404-933-6701 or mholli01@yahoo.com

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.

June 14
Flag Retirement Ceremony conducted by The Piedmont Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution at 11 a.m. at the Northside Chapel Crematory, 12050 Crabapple Rd., Roswell.

The ceremony is a tribute to the service, memory and love of our country and the public is invited to attend.  The Piedmont Color Guard will participate in uniform.

Individuals that have unserviceable flags should contact Paul Prescott at 770-360-5766 or they may be dropped off at Northside Chapel.

For information:  Paul Prescott at 770-360-5766 or Northside Chapel at 770-645-1414.

DRAMA
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.

May 24
Hickory Flat Dance Recital at 10:30 a.m. at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell.

For information:  770-704-7091.

May 30 & 31
Dancers Studio Backstage Recitals at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell.

Performances on May 30 at 7:30 p.m. and on May 31 at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

For information:  770-993-2623.

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.

June 1
Sunday Concert on the Square in downtown Roswell from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The concert is free and open to the public.

For information:  www.roswellgov.com



June 7
Riverside Sounds Concert featuring Cindy Lou Harrington & The Harringtons from 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.at Riverside Park, 535 Riverside Dr., Roswell.

The event is free and open to the public.

For information:  www.roswellgov.com

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.