Community Calendar - July 24, 2008

publication date: Jul 24, 2008

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author/source: Roswell Beacon

ART
August 1 - September 27
Atlanta Fine Arts League Exhibition at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St.

Opening reception is on August 1 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

For information:  770-594-6122.

AUDITIONS
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

August 11
The Roswell Dance Theatre 2008-2009 performing dance company auditions will take place at the Tolbert Yilmaz School of Dance, 10400-D Alpharetta St., Roswell.  The Roswell Dance Theatre has three performing divisions:  Ballet, Jazz, Tap.

Audition times are age 13 & up from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and age 10 - 12 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

For information:  770-998-0259.

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 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 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.

July 26
The Water Horse Movie (rated PG) at Riverside Park.  Bring a picnic and lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy great music, play on the playgrounds then settle in for free movie fun.  Movie begins at dark.

For information:  770-594-6406.

August 2
Riverside Sounds Concert Series featuring Nicole Chillemi from 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside R.
The outdoor concert is free and open to the public.

For information:  770-641-3705 or www.roswellgov.com.


August 2
56th Annual Old Soldiers Day Parade beginning at 8:45 a.m. at Alpharetta City Hall, 2 South Main St.

The festivities begin at City Hall with a performance by the Alpharetta City Band, followed by a program at 9:30 a.m.  The parade begins at 10:15 a.m., starting at City Hall, turning west on Old Milton Parkway and ending at the American Legion Post 201 at Wills Rd.

The parade recognizes our country’s war veterans for their service and will include marching bands, military units, floats, clowns, classic cars, and of course, candy.

Free hot dogs, beverages and activities at the parade end at American Legion 201 Wills Rd.

For information:  678-297-6000 ext 1006 or braymond@alpharetta.ga.us.

DRAMA
Through 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 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

Through July 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.