Enjoy this spring weekend by running, cycling or enjoying a symphony.
Roswell Garden Club Plant Sale Where/When: Smith Plantation, 935 Alpharetta Street, Roswell, GA 30075, Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Why: The garden club will be selling plants from their personal gardens. Plants available will include heirlooms, reseeding annuals, drought-tolerant perennials, ground covers, vines, seeds and rose bushes. All plants will be clearly marked with photos and/or planting instructions. Parking is available at Roswell City Hall. Price: Free to attend. The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra presents "A Cherry Blossom Mother's Day Tribute" Where/When: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell, GA 30075, Sunday, May 1, 4 p.m. Why: The program features Brazilian piano virtuoso, Sergio Gallo, performing …
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Enjoy this spring weekend by hunting for Easter eggs, enjoying music, or learning how to plant a garden.
Great Cloth Diaper Change 2011 Where/When: Chattahoochee Nature Center, Saturday, April 23, 2011, 12 p.m. Why: The Great Cloth Diaper Change 2011 will attempt to set a world record for the most cloth diapers ever changed simultaneously. The event, which is taking place at the same time throughout the globe, is a way for locals to share an environmental awareness through cloth diapering, which saves the earth from billions of diapers dumped in landfills every year. Price: Free Pike Nurseries: Creating Container Gardens that Wow Where/When: Saturday, April 23, 2011, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Pikes Nurseries 6050 Bethelview Rd, Cumming, GA 30040 2955 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022 5795 State Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022 Why: Spring and…
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Pick out some fruits and veggies, listen to some music, or meet an author. Whatever you do, "get out" this weekend!
Raise funds for fighting breast cancer, meet an author or listen to some tunes, these are just a few of our favorite things to do this weekend, Mar. 18-19. Georgia Philharmonic presents "Lyric Masterpieces" Where/When: Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St, Roswell, GA 30075, Saturday, Mar. 19, 7 p.m. Why Go: Join the Georgia Philharmonic for a feast of 19th Century Lyric Masterpieces. The night will conclude with Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 which inspires audiences and critics alike with its lively rhythms and memorable motives. By the end of this tour, you will not be able to go home without at least one song stuck in your head. Price: $10 Student/Seniors ($35 season); $15 Adult General ($55 season); $25 Adult Prime ($95 season) …
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What would a duck do? Kids are about to find out!
Not sure what to do with the kids this week? We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out. Now that the chill of winter is slowly disappearing and hints of spring are sprouting, take advantage of the nice weather coming our way this weekend by taking in a little fishing, perhaps you'll enjoy racing around a track in a quarter midget race car or do a little painting. Click on the links below for more details. Kid's Spring National Charity Race: Kids Racing for Kids Where/When: Cumming Fairgrounds, 120 Castleberry Rd., Sat., March 12. Safety Instructions 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Race 9 a.m. Why Go: The Quarter Midget Racing is a family oriented sport for children ages 5 …
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Music, art, and Oscar, there is plenty to do around town this weekend.
Unity Concert & Reception Where: Roswell Presbyterian Church - 755 Mimosa Blvd. When: Friday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Reason to Go: Several area choirs will come together - including the Zion, Pleasant Hill and Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy choirs - to perform some of their favorite selections. Additionally, the city’s first hometown hero nominees will be honored during the event as part of the Roswell Roots celebration. Cost: Free Girls Night out with OSCAR Where: Party Chic by KellyKakes - 953 Canton Street When: Sunday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. Reason to Go: Grab your favorite girlfriends and watch the Academy Awards the way they were meant to be watched – in "chic" style. Get dressed up (or down if you'd like!) and enjoy cocktails, hors d’…
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Hoping to keep the kids entertained this weekend? Check out our suggestions for five family-friendly outings.
Now that the weather is getting warmer, you and the kids are probably itching to go outside and enjoy some family time. Let Rowell Patch help you each week with our Grab and Go Kids Weekend Planner! Georgia Ensemble Theatre Presents Inherit the Wind Where/When: 950 Forrest St.; Friday Feb. 25 & Saturday Feb. 26 @ 8 p.m.; Sunday Feb. 27 @ 2:30 p.m. Why go: Because Georgia Ensemble Theatre really puts the “art” in “performance art.” Inherit the Wind digs into the heart and soul of America in a timely search for perspective and enduring hope. John Ammerman and Eddie Levi Lee lead a remarkable cast of over 20 in the theatrical event of the season. Cost: $24.30-$28.04. For more information, call 770-641-1260. YH2O Film Festival Where/When: …
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Pat Gabilondo
10:41 am on Friday, April 22, 2011
Cloth diapers - our grandmothers were 'Greener' than we are! They knew that wind and solar power dry clothes faster and fresher than an electric machine dryer and so much more. Happy Earth Day! more ›