Community Calendar - May 29, 2008

publication date: May 26, 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 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
1st Annual Agincourt Community Festival from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Agincourt Plaza at the corner of Kimball Bridge and Webb Bridge Rd. (11500 Webb Bridge Way).

The event focuses on health, safety and enrichment programs for the entire family.  The Fulton County Firehouse will be on hand to teach children how to safely exit a burning building as well as other safety issues.

The event will also include live entertainment, a DJ, games and information from various vendors.  Free and open to the public.

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 7
Family Canoe Day from 10:30 a.m. - NOON at Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

Ages 5 and up.  Learn about canoes, and how to paddle them.  Then use what you’ve learned as you practice safely on the CNC pond.

Fee is $15 non-members; $10 members.

Pre-registration is required.

For information: www.chattnaturecenter.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 9 - 14
The Dragon Queen puppet show presented by Tanglewood Marionettes at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore.  Tanglewood Marionettes’ newest show for all ages features colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure & a Dragon King that will knock your socks off.

Show times are Monday - Thursday at 10 a.m., Friday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m.

Admission is $5 Adults; $4 Children 2 - 12.  Payment by cash or check only.

For information:  770-594-6411 or www.roswellgov.com.

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
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.

June 9
“Oh, What a Night” presented by The Broadway Dreams Foundation at 7:30 p.m. at the Murray Arts Center on the campus of Mt. Paran Christian School, 1275 Stanley Rd. NW, Kennesaw.

Tickets are $45 & $65 and can be purchased at www.tix.com.

For information:  www.mybroadwaydreams.com.

MUSIC
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

June 6 & 7
2008 New Thought Music Festival at 8 p.m. at Unity North Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta.

Friday evening’s program features The Tibetan Monks as well as Francine Reed with the Unitly North Atlanta Choir and the Santa Cruz, CA Choir.

Satuday evening’s program features Daniel Nahmod, the Hillside International Choir and the Seattle, WA Choir.

Tickets are $15 Adults; $8 Children under 17.

For information:  678-819-9100 or www.unitynorth.org.

June 8
Annual Alpharetta “June Singing” of the Sacred Harp beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Alpharetta Municipal Building, 2 South Main St.

This 130 year old event includes an informal network of people interested in singing from the Sacred Harp and other shape note books.

The haunting 4-part harmonies are sung in powerful, exuberant style, with singers seated in an open square.

For information:  678-297-0102 or www.atlantasacredharp.org.