Community Calendar - June 05, 2008

publication date: Jun 2, 2008

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author/source: Roswell Beacon

ART
June 19
From Both Sides Now:  Two artistic interpretations in landscape from nature to the inner city opening reception from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Timothy Michael Gallery, 39 Oak St., Roswell.

The exhibition focus’s on recent works by renowned artists David Eldreth and LeAnn Marie Zafuto.

For information:  770-594-9511 or www.timothymichaelgallery.com.

COMMUNITY 
Through 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.

June 7
Rain Barrel Workshop from 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

Each participant will create a rain barrel, and learn practical water saving techniques.

Ages 16 & up.  $90 fee for non-members; $70 fee for members.  Pre-registration is suggested.

For information:  770-992-2055 x222 or 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 14
2nd Annual Scholarship Breakfast sponsored by Every Woman Works, Inc. from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell.

Every Woman Works, Inc. is a non-profit learning center and their mission statement is “To help women move from dependency to self-sufficiency.”

Karen Handel, Georgia Secretary of State, is the keynote speaker for the breakfast.
Individual tickets are $50 per seat.

For tickets & information:  770-998-3392 or www.everywomanworks.org.

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.

June 19
Alive After Five from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Downtown Roswell.  Live entertainment, restaurant specials, shops & galleries open late with special savings & events.

For information:  www.roswellgov.com.

DRAMA
June 7
Academy of Ballet at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell.

For information:  770-242-6379.

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.

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.

MUSIC
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.

SPORTS
June 21
30th Annual Possum Trot 10K and One Mile Fun Run at Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

A certified 10K course for the Peachtree 2008/09.  Run a flat, fast course along the beautiful Chattahoochee River.

The race begins and ends at the nature center, and all proceeds benefit operations for the center.

T-shirts and gift bags given to all runners.  Bottled water, bagels & fruit provided by Whole Foods Market.

Fun Run begins at 7 a.m. and 10K begins at 7:30 a.m.

Entry fee is $22 in advance for the 10K and $15 for the Fun Run.  $25 day of race.

For Registration:  Register at Big Peach Running Co. stores or at ACTIVE.com or mail in check with downloadable form from www.chattnaturecenter.com