A New Year Brings New Recreational Programs

While Spring may be a few months away, the registration period for many Spring activities is just around the corner. The best way to prepare is by perusing the Roswell 2011 Spring Program brochure, which was recently posted online. The city of Roswell offers a wide variety of events, sports, outings and more, all listed in this brochure.

You may even discover some new things about this fantastic city. Like, did you know that Roswell has two Spraygrounds as well as a public pool? Of course, neither of these open before May, but season passes are on sale now with early bird special pricing if you are interested. In addition, Roswell has different trips planned that all residents can join – see the Atlanta Ballet perform Sleeping Beauty at the Cobb Performing Arts Center, go to a Hawks or Thrashers game or enjoy a Mother/Daughter afternoon tea, to name a few examples. Of course these are things that you can do on your own, but going with the group from Roswell is a great way to meet more people within the community.

The brochure also has registration dates, times, locations and everything you need to know about signing your kids up for baseball, soccer, football, gymnastics and other athletics. So, when you get a spare moment, take a look through the updated 2011 Spring program brochure.

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Recycle Your Christmas Tree during “Bring One for the Chipper”

January 8, 2011
9:00 am	to	4:00 pm

The holiday season may be behind us, but there is a way to make your Christmas tree live on. Instead of throwing it away and adding even more waste to our landfills, you can turn the beautiful pine into mulch that can be used by other Roswell residents or by the city in a beautification project. So, Keep Roswell Beautiful encourages you to participate in the 21st annual “Bring One for the Chipper” event by recycling your Christmas tree. The event will be held Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Please do not drop off any trees prior to the scheduled date.

Roswell residents can bring their trees to one of the two Home Depot locations in Roswell: Holcomb Bridge Road in Holcomb Woods Shopping Center and Woodstock Road across from Publix. Trees will be chipped into mulch and will be available for delivery to the public by Davey Tree.

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Drew French Opens Atlanta’s First Your Pie in Roswell

One of Roswell’s newest restaurants is a personal-size pizza franchise called Your Pie. Originated by Drew French, who happens to be a North Fulton County local, Your Pie opened in Athens in 2008. The popularity of being able to purchase personal sized pizzas grew at an amazing rate, forcing Drew to expand into the Atlanta market. We love that he decided to pick Roswell for his first location.

Bob Townsend from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has written a fantastic review of the new restaurant, depicting the menu and overall appeal of the place. If you get a spare moment, you should read it in its entirety, but for those that want a brief overview, here’s Bob’s take on the place:

• The restaurant’s motto “Express your inner pizza” is evident in every aspect of the place: from the extensive list of toppings to the variety of pie crusts and the eight different types of sauce. It could take a lifetime to try every possible combination available.
• In addition to pizza, Your Pie offers sandwiches, calzones, salads and gelato.
• The price is perfect, considering you can get a full meal for under $10; plus they have weekly specials.

So, if you find yourself without dinner one night this week, head over to Your Pie and try Roswell’s newest pizza parlor. Be sure to bring the whole family along because the kids will undoubtedly be thrilled to find that they can finally get their own pizza and get only the toppings they want on it.

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Get Involved with Imagine Roswell 2030

The City of Roswell has launched a new process for the future of the city, and they want all citizens to be actively involved when it comes to making decisions. This is your chance to voice any concerns you have with the way the city currently operates and what you hope to see change for the future. Even better than wanting input from everyone, Roswell has made it as simple as possible to get involved.

First things first, join their email list. This is the best way to stay up-to-date on upcoming meetings and other projects. Don’t think this will fill your inbox with a lot of spam either, they only send out a newsletter about every other week.

Another way to stay informed during the Imagine Roswell 2030 public input process is by becoming a fan on Facebook.com/CityofRoswellGA or following on Twitter twitter.com/CityofRoswellGA.

Now that you know how to be updated regularly, one of the best ways to get your voice heard is by attending the meetings. Read more

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‘Tokens of Affection’ Opens January 6th

January 6, 2011
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

Living in Roswell, we are extremely lucky to be home to the Georgia Ensemble Theatre group. With this amazingly talented group of actors headquartered in our hometown, it’s never necessary to travel downtown and battle traffic in order to get some live theater entertainment. The next play in the 2010-2011 season is a world premiere romantic comedy from award-winning Atlanta playwright Topher Payne called Tokens of Affection.

Centered around empty-nesters, the story is basically The Parent Trap for adults. Once their children have grown up and moved out, a husband learns that his wife of 37 years is leaving him. As both of them seek comfort and advice at the homes of their children, the audience is treated to hilarious results. In between the laughs, you’ll fall in love with the characters and find that you can relate to their predicaments. It’s a fantastic story that will leave you smiling. Read more

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Aqua Blue in Roswell

December 31, 2010 5:30 pm

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January 1, 2011 12:30 am

Aqua Blue is one of Atlanta’s best restaurants, and one of the only fine dining restaurants in Roswell to consistently be named one of Jezebel Magazine’s top 100 Restaurants in Atlanta. The exceptional seafood cuisine has received many rave reviews and awards and become a favorite for many Atlantans. With such a tremendous reputation in the Atlanta area, it’s only natural that the restaurant will be hosting one big soiree to bring in 2011. For those that weren’t looking to head downtown and face big crowds for New Year’s Eve, a delectable dinner at Aqua Blue may be right up your alley.

Aqua Blue will host three different seatings on December 31, 2010 -  5:30, 7:30 and 9:30. Of course to be a part of the champagne toast and party favors at midnight, you’ll want to reserve a spot during the 9:30 seating. This is a great choice because a DJ will be spinning great music starting at 9:00. However, no matter what seating you are a part of, you will enjoy a special holiday three course menu that includes: Read more

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Registration is Open for the 2011 Chattahoochee Challenge

February 12, 2011
7:30 am	to	10:30 am

Registering for a 10K race is probably the last thing on your mind right now, but, regardless, we are happy to let you know that you can sign up  to participate in the 10th Annual Chattahoochee Challenge. The race is scheduled for Saturday, February 12th with the 10K beginning at 8:00 a.m. and the 1 mile fun run starting at 7:30. It is only $27 to register,  but if you wait until race day to register, the price increases to $32. All proceeds from the race benefit the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

In addition to being a charitable event that helps support the nature center, the Chattahoochee Challenge is a qualifying race for the Peachtree Road Race (the most popular 10K in the world). You can submit your time from the Chattahoochee Challenge when you register for the Peachtree in March and get a better number, which is crucial so that you won’t spend the entire race weaving around people and dodging walkers. The course for the Chattahoochee Challenge is flat and fun, ensuring you will get one of your best times for a 10K. Read more

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Register Now for the Roswell Candy Cane Hunt

December 17, 2010
5:30 pm	to	7:00 pm

Think holiday hunts are only reserved for Easter? Well, Roswell has taken the tradition and applied a Christmas twist so that these fun holiday-themed scavenger hunts can be enjoyed in December as well. However, those striped candies won’t be so easy to see come nightfall, so remember to bring a flashlight with you.

The Roswell Candy Cane Hunt is taking place on Friday, December 17th. You’ll start the evening at 5:30 p.m. with a fantastic pizza dinner, then the hunt begins. There will be many different types of candy canes hidden throughout the East Roswell Recreation Center, including giant candy canes that can be redeemed for special prizes. It is up to you to bring a bag or bucket to collect your candy canes.

The cost is only $12 for Roswell residents and $18 for non-residents. However, you MUST register in order to attend the event, and they will not be accepting registrations on the day of the event. So, don’t procrastinate; call 770-594-6134 to reserve your spot for the exciting Candy Cane Hunt. Remember to bring a flashlight and something to gather your candy cane. The East Roswell Rec Center is located at 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell, GA 30076.

Happy hunting!

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Roswell is Georgia’s Only Bicycle-Friendly City

With the growing popularity of spin classes and bike races like the Tour de France, cycling has become one of the most popular forms of exercise. Cyclists can be found putting in miles on most roads as well as taking advantage of the myriad of bike paths available in metro Atlanta. Taking into consideration the higher demand for cyclist-friendly environments, the City of Roswell has taken the extra step to ensure the safety of its bikers by offering wide bike lanes and shoulders on most of the city streets. Because of these little extras, The League of American Bicyclists has  deemed Roswell a bicycle-friendly city.

The organization established a ranking system that goes all the way to platinum status. Roswell has consistently earned the bronze status since 2006, and is the only city in Georgia to be given a designation.

Keep up the great work Roswell, as you are making this fantastic city safe for all residents.

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Mark Your Calendar for the Candlelight Tour of Homes

December 11, 2010
5:00 pm	to	9:00 pm

The time has come once again for the annual Christmas Candlelight Tour of homes. This Roswell event is very similar to most tour of homes in that different houses will be decorated and on display for public viewing. However, there is one big difference to set this event apart from the rest -  you tour the homes in candlelight. Needless to say, it is a majestic evening that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

Go ahead and mark your calendars for Saturday, December 11, 2010 with the homes opening at 5 p.m. The tour features three of Roswell’s historic antebellum homes – Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation. Each home showcases a specific theme with festive decorations that are accented by the glowing candlelight.

Barrington Hall’s theme is “Dressed for the Season,” featuring exquisite period clothing exhibited against a backdrop of traditional Southern holiday décor. Bulloch Hall will be celebrating “The Symbols of Christmas” with each room highlighting the different symbols of the holiday season. Smith Plantation will feature “The Colors of Christmas” decorations by the Roswell Garden Club using old and new colors of Christmas.

The Roswell Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes is for residents of all ages. They will have children’s activities,  seasonal treats and entertainment for everyone to enjoy. So make plans for the whole family to attend.

Admission is $20 at the door for adults and $10 at the door for children.

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