Roswell Drinking Water Festival on May 7

May 7, 2011
10:00 am	to	1:00 pm

Happy Drinking Water Week! Yes, Drinking Water Week is this coming week, May 1, 2011 through May 7, 2011. The City of Roswell celebrates this week each year with a festival filled with fun activities for the whole family. They use the festival as a unique opportunity to recognize the vital role that safe, clean water plays in our lives.

So, come out to the Cecil Wood Water Plant, located at 100 Dobs Drive, on Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. At the festival, you have the opportunity to take a tour of the water plant and learn how water gets from rivers, lakes and other sources to your faucet.  Other drinking water-related activities include a water taste test, leak detection tips and more. In addition to the water-based festivities, kids can jump in the driver’s seat and honk the horn and push other buttons during touch-a-truck. Also, enjoy food, refreshments and giveaways. For more details, contact waterefficiency@roswellgov.com or 770-641-3707.

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Riverside Farmer’s Market Begins May 14th

May 14, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm
May 21, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm
May 28, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm
June 4, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm
June 11, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm
June 18, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm
June 25, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm
July 2, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm
July 9, 2011
8:00 am	to	12:00 pm

The Riverside Farmer’s Market will be returning for its fourth year of selling local produce and more. The market will be held at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, beginning May 14, 2011 and ending in October. Hours will be every Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.

The location at Roswell City Hall is a great asset with plenty of parking, shade and an extended marketing season. Music, family events and North Fulton Master Gardeners will be there each week, as well as favorite vendors from the past, along with plenty of new ones.

The market will continue to offer fresh, locally grown produce. Vendors must grow their own produce, not resale and the produce must be grown within 100 miles of the market. Prospective vendors can get more information by contacting Louise Estabrook at 404-613-7670.

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Roswell Cycling Festival This Weekend!!

April 30, 2011
10:00 am	to	3:00 pm
May 1, 2011
8:00 am	to	8:00 pm

As Georgia’s only officially designated bicycle-friendly city, it makes perfect sense that Roswell would fill an entire weekend with different cycling events. It’s still early enough in the year that the temperatures are not too hot, making it a perfect weekend to spend outdoors on your bike at the Roswell Cycling Festival. Most of the festivities will take place on Sunday, May 1, 2011, including the Roswell Criterium, Roswell Mayor’s Ride and Kids’ Bicycle Safety Rodeo, but mountain biking enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Big Creek Mountain Bike Trail activities scheduled Saturday, April 30, 2011.

On the Big Creek Mountain Bike Trails, experience 2 new pump tracks, one for beginners and the other for intermediate/advance riders. The pump tracks are small, circular courses with berms and rollers professionally built to teach kids and adults the skills necessary to safely participate in true off road trails. In addition to riding the pump tracks, RAMBO and Roswell Bicycles will be sponsoring skills clinics taught by The Downhill Team on the Roswell Bike Big Creek Pump Track. Read more

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Luxury Townhomes in the Heart of Roswell

Looking for luxury living with a low-maintenance lifestyle? Well, New Haven Walk, located off of Houze Road in Roswell, may have exactly what you are looking for. An intimate enclave of only 16 homes, the community features luxurious townhomes priced from the $330,000s. Offering two spacious floor plans, The Sutton and the award-winning Winslow, these beautiful brownstone townhomes have classic exteriors of stone and brick. Plans feature 3 or 4 bedrooms, high performance gourmet kitchens with islands, granite countertops and JennAir appliances, private decks, home office wiring and other fabulous designer options that even include the option for an elevator.

New Haven Walk is convenient to downtown Atlanta, highway commuting on Georgia 400 and Highway 92. The sophisticated and charming community is a short distance to fine gourmet restaurants, shopping, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, antique shops, the Historic Roswell Square and parks. In addition, North Point Mall is a mere 10 minutes away as well as the specialty shopping centers of the area. To make everything more appealing, these luxury townhomes offer a low maintenance lifestyle, leaving homeowners with an abundance of time to take advantage of the spectacular Roswell location and all of the surrounding activities.

If we can be of assistance in your Roswell home search, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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March for Babies on April 30th

April 30, 2011
9:00 am	to	12:00 pm

Let’s get moving Roswell and participate in the annual March for Babies, benefiting March of Dimes. For those unfamiliar with March of Dimes, the non-profit organization works to bring awareness about premature birth with hope of decreasing infant mortality. There’s no doubt premature birth is a serious problem. In Georgia alone, more than 400 babies each week are born too soon – before their lungs, brains or other organs are fully developed, and, as a result, thousands don’t live to celebrate their first birthday.

By supporting March of Dimes, you are helping to lower these statistics. So, go ahead and register for the March for Babies, scheduled for Saturday April 30, 2011. The 10K walk commences at the Roswell Municipal Complex – 38 Hill St., Roswell, GA. Registration begins at 9:00 am, with the walk following at 10:00 am. Of course, online registration is already open at marchforbabies.org.

Participation in March for Babies provides a memorable and rewarding experience for the whole family including local celebrity appearances, music, costume characters, face-painting and more. You can sign up as an individual, company or family team.

The March of Dimes Georgia Chapter aims to raise $5 million to support prenatal wellness programs, critical research and community grants, along with local resources such as the Angel II neonatal transport unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Family Support Programs. Let’s help them reach that goal!

 

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CNC’s Rockin’ at the River Benefit

May 7, 2011
7:30 pm	to	10:00 pm

Don your dressy casual attire and come enjoy delicious food, cocktails, dancing and an exciting and extensive silent auction at the Chattahoochee Nature Center‘s fundraiser gala, Rockin’ at the River. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7, 2011, and go ahead and purchase your tickets. The spectacular natural setting of the Center sets the stage for this year’s 9th annual benefit event hosted by the Board of Trustees.

Along with the heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, CC Booker III with Will Scruggs and other exceptional musicians will fill the air with live music. During the evening, stroll CNC’s beautifully lighted and landscaped gardens and tour the newly certified Gold LEED Discovery Center. Read more

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Alive After Five Begins April 21st!

April 21, 2011
5:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
May 19, 2011
5:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
June 16, 2011
5:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
July 21, 2011
5:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
August 18, 2011
5:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
September 15, 2011
5:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
October 20, 2011
5:00 pm	to	9:00 pm

Alive After Five is back! The street party has created quite a buzz in North Atlanta, and it’s easy to see why. It’s the perfect time for the entire family to come out and stroll the streets of Historic Roswell. You’ll become extremely familiar with the local shops, art galleries and great restaurants, all of which offer specials on the night of Alive After Five. In addition to the shopping and dining, local bands provide live music throughout the evening. It takes place the third Thursday of each month from 5 to 9 p.m., from April through October.

Parking is limited in the Historic District, and considering the popularity of the exciting street party, parking can become a problem. So, additional parking has been arranged and is available at the City of Roswell Municipal Complex (City Hall) Parking lot, Wells Fargo Bank parking lot on Magnolia Street, Roswell United Methodist Church parking lot at the corner of Magnolia Street and Mimosa Street and The Board of Trade parking lot off of Alpharetta Highway. For your convenience, there are free Trolley Shuttles from the parking lot of City Hall to many destinations downtown.

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The 2011 Riverside Sounds Concert Series Starts May 7

May 7, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
June 4, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
July 2, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
August 6, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
September 3, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm
October 1, 2011
7:00 pm	to	9:00 pm

Grab a blanket, some chairs and pack a picnic for the 2011 Roswell Riverside Sounds concert series. The lineup was recently announced and the first performance of the season will be May 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. These monthly outdoor concerts are free of charge, and one of the summer’s most anticipated events for residents. They are held on the first Saturday of every month at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, May through October from 7-9 p.m.

The 2011 line-up includes:

• May 7: Zydefunk
• June 4: Milkshake Quartet
• July 2: The Whiskey Gentry
• August 6: Oliver Wood & Friends
• September 3: The Soulphonics & Ruby Velle
• October 1: The Dappled Grays

You won’t want to miss a single one of these shows. In fact, according to Lee J. Howard, the Roswell Cultural Arts Board Chair, “this is the best, most original line-up of artists we have ever had for this concert series. I’m very excited to bring this level of quality music to our community.” Of course more than having the opportunity to enjoy some fantastic live music, you also get the chance to spend a beautiful summer evening outside with family, friends and other members of the community.

For more details, call 770-641-3705.

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Keep Roswell Beautiful’s Green Hair Challenge is Underway

April 1, 2011 8:00 am

to

April 21, 2011 5:00 pm

The polls are open in what could be one of Roswell’s most entertaining political elections. In an effort to generate even more awareness about the City of Roswell’s sustainability goals, City employees and residents are currently able to cast their votes and help decide who will wear green hair to a Council meeting in April.

In previous years, the “winners” were the two people who received the most votes. In a twist this year, the “winners” will be the two people who receive the lowest number of votes. This places more pressure on those nominated to fund-raise!

The voting began Friday, April 1. So, right now employees and residents can cast their “vote” for who should wear green hair. Each vote is only $1. Two people will be selected – one individual from Mayor & Council and one Department Director. Voting will take place from April 1 through April 21 (close of business).

The money raised through the Green Hair Challenge will be used to purchase CFL light bulbs that will be given to residents at a light bulb exchange. The City and Keep Roswell Beautiful are planning a giveaway event open to any Roswell resident and employee. Dates and times to be announced at a later date.

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House Hunt in Brookfield Country Club

As one of Roswell’s largest communities and one of the top selling, it only makes sense to do a special highlight of homes for sale in Brookfield Country Club. From the exceptionally manicured landscaping to the resort-style amenities that include an 18-hole golf course and Olympic size swimming pool, there’s no wonder why this community is in such high demand. For those seeking a home in Brookfield, at any given time you typically have a myriad of options. Here are a few on the market now:

210 Gabriel Drive – $675,000 is the asking price for this five bedroom/four and one-half bath home in Brookfield Country Club. Described as one of the biggest houses in the neighborhood, the home boasts two master suites, three fireplaces, media room, fenced in backyard and more.

915 Ferncroft Court – Listed at $469,900 this five bedroom/four bath home features a bedroom on the main level, screened-in porch, owner’s suite with separate sitting area, two-story family room, finished terrace level and more.

130 Brookfield Hollow – For only $399,900 you can get this expansive ranch home that includes an inground pool in the backyard. Perfectly situated in a private, cul-de-sac lot, the home features three bedrooms and four baths.

These three homes give you a good idea of the wide variety of products and price points available at Brookfield Country Club. So, if you are looking to live in golf course community in Roswell, Brookfield should definitely be on your list of neigborhoods to tour. As always, if we can be of help in your search for golf home in Roswell, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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