Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Watch this video to learn how to use Roswell Patch's free events calendar.
There are things happening all over Roswell every day and it's impossible for one person to know about all of them. You can help make this site a better representation of what's going on in the community by adding the events you know about to our calendar–for free. The video at right, prepared by another Patch editor, explains how it works, and it's incredibly easy. Here's a step-by-step: If you have trouble posting an event or have questions, e-mail Christine Foster.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Carvana will pay rush hour tolls, as well as giveaway 200 $100 gas cards.
Take heart, all you who brave Holcomb Bridge each workday - Carvana is covering your toll costs next Monday, March 25. The online car buying site will present local residents with "Random Acts of Carvana" by paying the northbound and southbound GA 400 tolls - including Cruise Card/Peach Pass lanes - from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and again from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Additionally, visitors to the Carvana website that day can register to win one of 200 $100 gas cards, according to marketing information provided by the company. Carvana's Atlanta area distribution center and local offices are in Winder, said Colleen Murphy, a marketing representative for the company. "We chose Atlanta as our launch market due to its welcoming start-up environment, central …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The North Fulton Chamber of Commerce says more than 85 exhibitors have signed on for this year's event at the Marriott in Alpharetta.
Thousands of business people are expected to attend the 2013 North Fulton Business Expo on Friday, and you can be one of them, too. But you've got to hurry and register today to get in for free for the event, held once again at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta on Windward Parkway. "They have until 5 p.m. today," said Kendra Plotkin, director of operations for the North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. Admission at the door will be $20 if you haven't registered by today, March 19. With more than 1,200 already preregistered, and several hundred more exhibitors and vendors, Plotkin said the number of attendees has topped 1,500. Several hundred more are expected to register on Friday when they arrive at the Business Expo, as has happened in previous…
Friday, January 11, 2013
Stop by the store Jan. 12-13 anytime between 9 a.m-6 p.m. to join the free "party."
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Friday, January 11
Out with the old and in with the new! Just as the new year is getting under way, Pike Nurseries gives customers a way to spruce up their homes and offices with refreshed container gardens and houseplants. On Jan. 12 - 13, Pike Nurseries will host a "Potting Party" where guests can pot and take home their own indoor or outdoor container gardens, houseplants and terrariums. For home owners looking to add some natural color to their indoor space during the bare winter months or to fill the void where their Christmas tree stood, houseplants and terrariums offer the perfect solution. During the Potting Party, the garden experts from Pike Nurseries will be on hand to offer potting advice and to help guests select the perfect pots and plants. …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals and free meals on Veterans Day.
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Friday, November 9, 2012
A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials in the area. Two important notes: Free food: Store discounts: Free activities: Do you know of other deals for military personnel and veterans? Tell us in the comments!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Company plans to give away millions of their best selling tacos on Oct. 30.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Thanks to Angel Pagan of the San Francisco Giants, Taco Bell fans nationwide have a chance to enjoy a free Doritos Locos Taco on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 2-6 p.m. In Roswell, fans can visit the Taco Bell at 915 Holcomb Bridge Road or near the Cobb/Cherokee line at the Taco Bell located at 4720 Alabama Road NE. Taco Bell offered to serve millions of the free tacos if someone stole a base during the 2012 World Series. Pagan delivered during game two. According to a Taco Bell press release, when told about winning Doritos Locos Tacos for the whole country, Pagan said, “Most importantly we won the game, but I couldn't be happier my stolen base won free tacos for America. Thanks to Taco Bell, with my stolen base, everyone wins.” Visitors to Taco …
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
The event offers free entry into participating museums for anyone who presents a Museum Day Live! ticket.
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
The Smith Plantation will open its doors Sept. 29 – along with 1,400 other participating venues nationwide – for the eighth annual Museum Day Live! Hosted annually by Smithsonian magazine. The event offers free entry into participating museums for anyone who presents a Museum Day Live! ticket. Museum Day Live! supports the mission of Smithsonian Museums in making cultural education accessible to everyone. Last year’s event drew more than 350,000 museum-goers; this year’s event is expected to attract close to 400,000 participants. Visitors who present the Museum Day Live! ticket at the Smith Plantation will gain free entrance for two people on Sept. 29 only. One ticket is permitted per household, per e-mail address. To download tickets, …
Pick up your free coffee from Sunday, Sept. 23 through Saturday, Sept. 29.
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
Beginning today, participating McDonald’s restaurants in Roswell will say “Thank You” to consumers and celebrate National Coffee Day by offering free small Premium Roast McCafé Coffee during the week of Sept. 23-29. “Serving hot, freshly brewed coffee is a universal way to show appreciation and we’re thrilled to share our Premium Roast McCafe Coffee with customers for free,” said John Tamasi, Atlanta area owner/operator. “No strings attached – just visit a participating McDonald’s and enjoy a free small coffee at one of our 285 restaurants in the Atlanta area.” Coffee isn’t just for breakfast anymore, according to recent findings by the National Coffee Association. Daily coffee consumption soared by seven percentage points in 2011, …
Friday, July 13, 2012
The coffee chain is giving away its new energy drink that looks and tastes nothing like coffee today, Friday, July 13, from noon to 3 p.m.
It's not Red Bull. Not Amp. Not Monster. But there's a new summer drink from Starbucks that apparently packs a punch. Refreshers is a drink that is a "thirst-quenching pick-me-up that packs a boost of natural energy from green coffee extract but looks and tastes nothing like coffee," says Starbucks. On Friday, July 13 from 12 to 3 p.m., you can get a free 12-ounce, hand-crafted shaken Refresher, one per customer. It comes in two flavors: Cool Lime, with real lime, and Very Berry Hibiscus, with whole raspberries. The new drink is combined with real fruit juice, B and C vitamins and ginseng. It's a low-calorie drink, in addition to the hand-crafted version, comes canned in three flavors and in the VIA five-pack. Freshly harvested green …
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Here is a list of fun and free stuff to do this week in Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming and Johns Creek with your family.
If the kids are already complaining that they are bored on their summer vacation, you are in luck. There are several places available to take the kids to entertain them for free this week. Patch has come up with five of them for you to enjoy. 1. Home Depot Kids Workshop in Cumming, Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Roswell Deal: Bring the kids between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Saturday and they can build an organizer and learn about tools and safety. This is a fun activity for the kids and would make a cute Fathers Day gift. Good Through: This is a one day event that occurs monthly with different activities. 2. School Place of Roswell in Alpharetta Deal: Bring the duct tape and the kids on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a free workshop where…
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Honor veterans every day. Place acollection box in your business. 100% of of every phone collected to be recycled provides free meals for our Hungry Heroes. Be sure let us know you are participating, so we can add your company to our drop off location finder map. Www.mealsofhonor.com because, the life you save...faught for the life you live. more ›