Community Calendar - July 17, 2008

publication date: Jul 14, 2008

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author/source: Roswell Beacon

ART
Through July 26
An invitational exhibit of multimedia works featuring dual displays of artwork by artists, and children they have inspired, at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

For information:  770-594-6122.

COMMUNITY 

Every Saturday 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.

July 22 and 29

Free Yoga Classes from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at The Roswell Regional Library, 115 Norcross St.

Please bring a yoga mat or a towel and wear loose and comfortable clothes.

For information and reservations:  770-640-3075.

July 18
Christian Military Fraternity Luncheon, at NOON, sponsored by First Baptist Church, 710 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell.

The program will be HONOR AIR, the organization that takes World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to see their memorial at no cost to the vets.  The May 14 flight of veterans from the Roswell area will be reviewed and a video of the trip will be shown.

Cost of the lunch is $10.  Make your reservations no later than noon, July 14 by calling the church.  The general public is welcome to attend.

For information & reservations:  770-587-6980.

July 19
Fashion Show & Champagne Luncheon at 1 p.m., sponsored by UUMAN Church, 11420 Crabapple Rd., Roswell.

Proceeds to benefit Cherokee County Humane Society.

Along with the fashion show, there will be door prizes, a raffle for gift baskets and gift certificates donated by local merchants, a silent auciton and a 50/50 raffle. There will also be vendors with unique gift items for sale.

Tickets are $30 per person.

For information & tickets:  call Connie at 770-642-8805 or Susan at 770-926-0398.

July 23 - 26
The Atlanta Workshop Players (AWP) Auditions at Atlanta Workshop Players’ Studio of the Arts, 8560 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Suite 111, Alpharetta.

AWP is a professional children’s theatre company and they are currently looking to fill three major upcoming artistic events.  The AWP Tour Show (age 7 - adult), Punchline Kids Cabaret (age 6 - 18) and AWP’s Professional Training Program (age 9 - 18).

For information:  770-998-8111 or www.atlantaworkshopplayers.com

July 26
7th Annual Youth Fishing Derby hosted by the Alpharetta Recreation & Parks Department from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the lake near Brookside Office Park (east of GA 400 on Old Milton Pkwy).

Children ages 5 - 12 are invited to test their fishing skills.  Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish and the most fish caught.

Participants should bring fishing gear and bait.  Pre-registration is required.  Admission is free.

For information & registration:  678-297-6140 or www.awesomealpharetta.com.

July 26
Farmer’s Market sponsored by the Milton Garden Club from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Scottsdale Farm, 15639 Birmingham Hwy, Milton.

The market will feature homegrown produce, honey and more.

10% of all sales will be donated to Canine Assistants, which is a local company that is nationally recognized for their work in providing service dogs to people with disabilities.

DRAMA
Through July 19
“There’s a Dinosaur in the Closet” Puppet Show presented by Coad Puppets at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

Despite his frequent appeals, Darryl is forbidden to keep a pet.  One day he smuggles a large ‘pet’ rock to his room but when it hatches into a small and very hungry dinosaur, Darryl’s problems really begin.

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

Show tickets are $5 Adults; $4 age 2 and over.

For information:  770-594-6232.

July 11 - August 9
“Crimes of the Heart” play at Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell (in the Roswell Village Shopping Center at the corner of Holcomb Bridge Rd and Alpharetta Hwy - theatre is located in far left corner between Rite Aid and Dollar Tree).

Show times are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.  Tickets are $16 - $18.

For information:  770-640-5500

July 19 and 26
“James and the Giant Peach” play at Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell (in the Roswell Village Shopping Center at the corner of Holcomb Bridge Rd and Alpharetta Hwy - theatre is located in far left corner between Rite Aid and Dollar Tree).

A perfect show to bring children to.  A magical peach, an imprisoned boy, insect friends, and an incredible journey.

Show times are 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and is performed in the Theatre in the Round.  Tickets are $5 and $7.

For information:  770-640-5500

July 21 - 26
“Circus Fanta-Sea” Puppet Show presented by Coad Puppets at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

Join Captain Tater Tot as he casts his net of music and magic to reel in this “fishy” little story.

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

Show tickets are $5 Adults; $4 age 2 and over.

For information:  770-594-6232.


HEALTH & FITNESS
August 4 - September 25
Annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk 5K and “World’s Largest Office Party.”

The 26th annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk and Fitness Program is the largest corporate-organized fitness event in the Southeast, with more than 18,000 runners/walkers from over 600 Atlanta companies.

The Program is designed to encourage fitness, fun and camaraderie among Atlanta’s business community.  The event kicks-off August 4th with a free 8-week fitness program that includes a free Bally Total Fitness membership and monthly fitness tips and culminates on September 25th at 7 p.m. in Downtown Atlanta in the Green Lot adjacent to Turner Field.with the 5K Run/Walk, entertainment and hundreds of company picnics.

Program is open to all individuals 18 and older who sign up with a corporate team.  Registration is $25 through 5 p.m. August 25, and $30 until September 25th.

For information:  404-843-8727 or www.kpcorporaterunwalk.com.


MUSIC
July 18
“Ode to the Muses” presented by Project Seven Dance Company at 7:30 p.m. at Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

The show will pay tribute to the artists, dancers, musicians, painters, poets and other muses that inspire and provoke the power of creation in a mind.

For information:  770-594-6232