Final Opportunities at Stonewyck
May 31, 2011 by lauraeverett
Filed under Homes, Homes from $300,000, Neighborhoods, Real Estate
It seems as though we were just announcing the new construction at Stonewyck, and now, just a few months later, we’ve been informed that only four homesites remain in the community. Stonewyck is a small enclave of only 18 homes located off of Old Alabama Road near the Holcomb Bridge intersection, which could easily explain why these homes have sold so quickly. Once offering homes priced from the $800′s, the new construction starts from the $300′s, which could also explain the popularity of Stonewyck. Of course, the exceptional floorplans and quality of construction could also be attributed to the community’s success.
For example, one new floorplan specifically designed for the community, and appropriately called the Stonewyck, features five bedrooms with four baths and a three-car garage. Read more
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33rd Annual Possum Trot to Support the CNC
May 30, 2011 by lauraeverett
Filed under Events
| June 18, 2011 | ||
| 7:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
The possum is running for the 33rd time on Saturday, June 18, 2011! The Possum Trot 10K race is an amazing race on a smooth, certified course with scenic views of the Chattahoochee River, and the event features both a 10K race and a 1 mile fun run. The 1 mile Fun Run begins at 7:00 AM, with the 10K race following at 7:30 AM. Register early for a discounted rate, but you can register on site for $32 for the 10K and $15 for the fun run. This is one of the best qualifier races for the 2012 Peachtree Road Race as it is mostly a flat course that can be completed with a fast pace. All proceeds benefit the Chattahoochee Nature Center.
Participants receive a T-shirt and gift bag. Post Race festivities and awards presentations take place in the Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion with free admission to the Chattahoochee Nature Center included. This race is presented by the Big Peach Running Stores. Gold level sponsors include the City of Roswell and Sweet Tomatoes, providing healthy refreshments. Fontis is providing water for the runners. Other sponsors are Larabar, B98.5 Radio and Mix 1, who will be doing a great warm up before the race. Be sure you allow time to walk from the remote parking lot provided at St. Francis School on Willeo. Overall and Masters Male and Female finishers in 13 age groups receive awards at the ceremony held at the conclusion of the race. Read more
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Back to the Chattahoochee River Race and Festival
May 28, 2011 by lauraeverett
Filed under Events
| June 11, 2011 | ||
| 9:00 am | to | 2:00 pm |
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 11, 2011 so that you don’t miss the 9th Annual Back to the Chattahoochee River Race and Festival. The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. and provides free entertainment for the entire family. The festival takes place at Riverside Park in Roswell, meaning kids can play in the extremely popular and fun spray garden. In addition to these wacky ways to get wet, attendees will enjoy live music, face painting, balloon artists and other family-friendly activities. Different vendors will be on hand providing food and refreshments. The festival concludes at 2:00 p.m.
Anyone can attend the festival at Riverside Park, but the best way to get there is by participating in the race down the Chattahoochee. The race course begins at Garrard Landing Park on Holcomb Bridge Road at 9:00 a.m. It includes open and recreational categories, various age divisions, solo and tandem canoe divisions, kayak and sea kayak divisions and new this year, stand up paddle board divisions. Paddlers wanting a competitive race will traverse the 10-mile course, while recreational paddlers will take the eight-mile course. Both include exciting Class I-II rapids. The awards ceremony for the race will take place at the festival. Read more
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Summer Lectures at Barrington Hall
May 26, 2011 by lauraeverett
Filed under Events
| July 6, 2011 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
| July 20, 2011 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
| August 3, 2011 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
| August 17, 2011 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
| September 7, 2011 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Barrington Hall will begin hosting a series of lectures to be given on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The lectures will cover a wide range of topics that are of interest to residents of Roswell and the greater Atlanta Metro area.
The suggested donation is five dollars. Complimentary light refreshments will be available. Please call 770-640-3855 to reserve your spot. The doors open at 6 PM and each lecture will begin at 7 PM lasting approximately an hour. There will be a question and answer period after each lecture. Barrington Hall is located at 535 Barrington Dr., Roswell, GA 30075.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
“The Civil War in the Words of Martha Stewart Bulloch”
Presented by Gwen Koehler, Education Director at Bulloch Hall, Roswell, GA
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
“The History of Baseball in Atlanta”
Presented by Paul Crater, Vice President of Research Services at the Atlanta History Center Read more
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Homes for Sale in Edenwilde
May 24, 2011 by lauraeverett
Filed under Homes, Homes from $300,000, Neighborhoods, Real Estate
Edenwilde is a widely popular neighborhood in Roswell, and recently has been making headlines. As your read earlier, a few communities in Roswell most likely will be redistricted to Milton High School, and Edenwilde is one of them. Residents are displeased about their children attending schools outside of the Roswell city limits, but for anyone looking to relocate to Roswell, Milton High School is a fantastic school that will give your children a great education. So, in regards to quality of education, your children will not be at a disadvantage due to the redistricting.
In addition to being in a great school district, Edenwilde offers residents beautiful homes on large, heavily wooded lots. When it comes to amenities, Edenwilde features a swimming pool, children’s splash pool, tennis courts and playground. Needless to say, it is a wonderful neighborhood for raising a family.
At any given time there are typically a handful of homes to choose from in Edenwilde, and here are a few examples that are currently for sale:
515 Glen Meadow Lane, listed at $350,000 – This beautiful brick home is a fantastic value and one of the lower price points that you will see at Edenwilde. The home features four bedrooms and three and one-half baths plus a full unfinished basement. You’ll find an expansive two-story family room and foyer as well as fine finishes throughout the home. Read more
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Free Summer Movies at Riverside Park
May 21, 2011 by lauraeverett
Filed under Events
| May 28, 2011 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
| August 13, 2011 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Join B98.5 and your fellow Roswell residents on Saturday, May 28 at Riverside Park for a free showing of Despicable Me. Being a popular family film, the event is intended to provide entertainment for kids of all ages. So, bring the whole family to relax under the summer night sky while enjoying the blockbuster hit on a giant 45’ screen.
The movie begins at dark, however the day will be filled with activities including music, family games, giveaways and of course time on the playground. Also, it is encouraged that you arrive before dark in order to get a good seat for the movie as these events tend to be very popular. Don’t forget to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs to ensure you are comfortable. The movie is free and open to the public, and attendees are more than welcome to bring picnic baskets and coolers, but concessions will also be available.
Saturday’s feature is not the only movie event for the summer as B98.5 will be back at Riverside Park on August 13, 2011, but the feature film has not been announced yet.
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Barrington Hall to Host a Lavendar Festival on June 11
May 18, 2011 by lauraeverett
Filed under Events
| June 11, 2011 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 4:00 pm |
Barrington Hall will be the setting for the first Roswell Lavender Festival on June 11 from 10:00AM -4:00PM. Inspired by Evelyn Simpson, descendant of Barrington King, co-founder of the town, the Roswell Lavender Festival honors and commemorates the beauty and variety of uses of this ancient herb in a lively family-friendly festival setting.
Barrington Hall’s lavish gardens and grounds will feature a variety of demonstration booths, vendors, hands-on crafts, and performances all paying homage to the festival’s namesake. Lavender soaps and lotions by Wise Woman Gifts; fine artwork, needlework, tiles, jellies, foods and assorted crafts by various local artisans will also be available. Shirt Off Your Back Quilts will raffle a handcrafted quilt constructed from floral-design t-shirts.
The North Fulton Master Gardeners will provide an information and education booth and the Chattahoochee Unit of the Herb Society of America will sell lavender plants suitable for the Georgia climate. Their booth will include lavender food samples and a planting demonstration. Musical performances by members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus will continue throughout the day. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. The free event takes place rain or shine.
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North Fulton County School Redistricting is Under Debate
May 15, 2011 by lauraeverett
Filed under Education
Earlier this year, the Fulton County school board released a redistricting plan for North Fulton schools that will affect over 2,000 students. Nearly 500 students from Roswell High School will be moved to Milton High beginning in 2012. These maps have been the subject of much debate around North Fulton County the past few weeks, and you may even have seen Roswell residents protesting the changes. Parents are not happy with the proposed changes as many residents specifically moved to Roswell so their kids would attend Roswell High School. Well, these parents are not alone in their contempt with the changes as Mayor Jere Wood has publicly voiced his concerns as well. Basically, Wood believes sending students out of the city limits to go to school will negatively impact Roswell’s sense of community.
“They’re breaking the connection between the community and the school,” said Wood. “That’s a bond of loyalty. That’s school pride.” Read more
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Summer Series Cooking Classes at Barrington Hall
May 12, 2011 by lauraeverett
Filed under Events
| June 7, 2011 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
| June 21, 2011 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
| July 19, 2011 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
| August 2, 2011 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
Join Roswell’s own Chef John Wilson in the kitchen of Historic Barrington Hall, as he performs his culinary magic and teaches the cooking skills he has learned over several decades as a professional chef. It will be a memorable evening of culinary participation as you learn to prepare a full meal from main course to dessert. Chef John will present a wide range of classes featuring classic European and International cuisine and cooking techniques. Learn to prepare a meal under Chef John’s engaging instruction and dine on your sumptuous efforts in the spacious kitchen of this historic home. Reservations are required and space is limited. Please call 770-640-3855 to reserve your spot.
Classes are on Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30. Dates and menus follow below. The cost is $50 per person, per class. Read more
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ENERGY Star Homes in Roswell from the high $200′s
May 4, 2011 by lauraeverett
Filed under Homes, Homes from $200,000, Neighborhoods, Real Estate
More great news for the Roswell real estate market. There is yet even more new construction being built in the area. These homes are significant because they are being built with ENERGY Star features, but are still affordable – priced from the high $200′s. Pembroke Hill offers home buyers three different floorplans ranging in size from 2,445 to almost 3,000 square feet of living space.
What eco-friendly features can you expect to find in one of these Roswell new homes? Well, they include:
- R-15 Increased framed-wall insulation
- R-38 Increased attic insulation
- Low-E windows
- Home energy monitor
- Programmable thermostats
- Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs
- ENERGY STAR® dishwashers
- Water-saving bath faucets Read more
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