Culture

What to Do in and Around the Creek

lydia.senn — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:39:35 -0700

Animal Encounter
Every Thursday and Friday in September at 4:00 PM.
September is a wonderful time for an outdoor adventure at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Learn about the native wildlife living at CNC through a 30-minute live animal presentation. Every Thursday and Friday in September at 4:00 PM. All ages. General admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children 3-12, FREE for members and children 2 and under. Go to www.chattnaturecenter.com for more information.

Naturalist-Led Canoe Trips
Every Saturday and Sunday in September:

Movie Guide: Regal Stadium 18

liz.flowers — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:01:17 -0700

REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC.
Schedule for Friday, 8/22 through Thursday, 8/28

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Medlock Stadium 18
9700 Medlock Bridge Road Suite 170
(770)814-8437
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Schedule for Friday, 8/22 through Thursday, 8/28
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Chattachoochee Nature Center Announces New Fall Adult Programming

liz.flowers — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:26:05 -0700

The start of school means autumn is just around the corner and fall is the perfect time to get outdoors, and appreciate the beauty of nature.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center has more than two miles of woodland and river boardwalk trails, each with its own unique sights and sounds. There are resting spots on the trails that allow hikers to take a breath and enjoy the seclusion.

Alpharetta to Host Old Milton Country Fair

liz.flowers — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:52:13 -0700

The Alpharetta Lions Club, Alpharetta Historical Society and the City of Alpharetta will offer up some foot-stompin’, good old-fashioned family fun at the Old Milton Country Fair, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. and Sun., Sept. 13 - 14.

Southern barbecue, live bluegrass, country music and demonstrations will highlight the fair, which will take place at the Historic Log Cabin on the old Milton High School grounds (Milton Center) at 86 School Drive in Historic Downtown Alpharetta. Admission and parking are free to the public.

Local Boys Present Check to Nature Center

liz.flowers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:10:46 -0700

Kiedrich Kromp wanted to do something that would help raise awareness for animals and nature. The young philanthropist decided to create an informal club at his school and his friend, Cody Lamanac, quickly jumped on board.

The two boys began generating ideas on what they could do and decided on “The Animal and Nature Society Club” to help take care of wildlife.

The pair invited friends from their school to join and began raising money by holding a yard sale for an organization that worked with animals.

Movie Guide: Regal Stadium 18

liz.flowers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:42:17 -0700

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Medlock Stadium 18
9700 Medlock Bridge Road Suite 170
(770)814-8437
Discounted Showtimes in Parenthesis ()
Schedule for Friday, 8/15 through Thursday, 8/21
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FIREPROOF (PG) Adv. Tix. on Sale Now! - Pass/Discount Restrictions Apply -

BABYLON AD (PG-13) Adv. Tix. on Sale Now! - Pass/Discount Restrictions Apply -

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS (PG)
Fri. - Tue. (1200 250) 520 800 1040

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Alpharetta Offers Pilates in the Park

liz.flowers — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:15:01 -0700

The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department has opened enrollment in its new Pilates Fitness Program.

Classes will be held twice each week at Wills Park. Information on class schedules, fees and registration can be obtained by calling 678-297-6133 or sending an email to wprcprograms@alpharetta.ga.us.

Pilates is a mind-body form of exercise that helps develop strength, flexibility and stability in the core musculature of the body by emphasizing controlled breathing during movement and focusing on how the body is positioned.

ASO Offers Free Concert at Encore Park in Alpharetta

liz.flowers — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:00:48 -0700

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s (ASO) 2008 Starbucks Free Parks Concert Series includes a performance at the Orchestra’s new summer home -- the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park in Alpharetta.

The concert is free to the public in large part to major funding provided by the Fulton County Commission under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council.

ASO Assistant conductor Mei-Ann Chen will lead the concert on Thurs., Aug. 14, at 8 p.m. This event replaces the former free concert held at Wills Park.

Local Organizations, Communities Support Dream House

lydia.senn — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:02:21 -0700

Many local churches and civic organizations are reaching out to support The Dream House, an organization that provides care and support for some of Georgia’s sickest children.

Dream House, based in Lilburn, provides services to 37 Georgia counties. They are working to provide a framework and training to various state institutions and individual entities across the U.S. who are aware of the success of Dream House and need to duplicate it locally.

Since its inception in 2001, Dream House has served more than 820 families caring for over 830 medically fragile children in Georgia.

Northside Hospital Hosts Community Blood Drives

lydia.senn — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:47:57 -0700

Throughout the year, Northside Hospital hosts community blood drives at each of its hospitals in Atlanta, Forsyth and Cherokee. According to the
American Red Cross, about four million people need blood each year in the United States, which equates to one person every two seconds. The need for blood is ongoing because unused blood has an expiration of 42 days.