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northside women { 6 } THE INTERVIEW

Early morning squadron meetings,

challenging classes and jumping from

airplanes are all in a day’s work for Air

Force Academy junior Christana Wagner. { 8 }

WOMEN IN BUSINESS Merrily McLaughlin operates Merrilily Gardens in Woodstock, nurturing more than 350 varieties of daylilies on her 5-acre home site.

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SHE GIVES BACK The death of her youngest daughter led Stacy Horst to open E’s Club, providing a social outlet where autistic teens could gather and make friends.

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WOMEN IN ART For more than 40 years, artist Judie Raiford has forged unique silver jewelry from her studio, Raiford Gallery, in downtown Roswell.

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GOOD BOOKS “Apalachicola, bees and china” are themes in “Flight Patterns,” the latest novel by Karen White, the Queen of Southern Fiction.

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Christana Wagner of Alpharetta took the unconventional path to college, enrolling as a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, then earning a spot on the elite Air Force Parachute Team. Read more on page 6.

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Earning her

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Path through college is sky-high for Milton grad

By CANDY WAYLOCK

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s her friends prepared for college with thoughts of sorority rush, late-night pizza runs and freedom, Christana Wagner was looking at six weeks of basic training complete with crack-of-dawn wakeups and physical and mental challenges that tested her on a daily basis.

Today, two years removed from the Basic Cadet Training at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado, Wagner is a rising junior, honor roll student and a member of the elite Blue Wings parachute team where she spends her free time jumping out of planes.

Wagner grew up in Alpharetta, the oldest of three daughters born to Tana and Keith Wagner, playing soccer through high school at Milton and collecting a tight group of friends who remain close to this day.

A life of military service always floated in the back of her mind – her father is a graduate of West Point - but it was not until midway through high school that the idea moved to the forefront.

“My mother, whose motto is ‘dream big’, got it in her head that my dad should take me to visit the Air Force Academy,” explained Wagner. “After a tour, [we both] fell in love with the USAFA.” She applied and was accepted to “Summer Seminar,” a leadership program for rising high school seniors interested in the Air Force Academy. Once home, Wagner made the decision to apply.

She had grown up with the stories of her dad’s days at West Point, but felt the atmosphere and her own interests were better suited to the Air Force Academy – a decision he fully supported.

What followed were months of an application process Wagner describes as simply “grueling.”

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Christana Wagner of Milton in her uniform as a member of the Blu emy. e Wings

worked on the endless application process,” she recalls.

Wagner secured the necessary nominations from both Sen. Johnny Isakson and Rep. Tom Price – the pivotal piece of the application – and received her appointment to the USAFA in late January of her senior year.

“I still have the voicemail that Congressman Price left me saying that I had been accepted!” said Wagner. “It was quite a process, but I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

Her introduction to the Wings of Blue, the academy’s skydiving demonstration and competition team, also came during her Summer Seminar, where a promotional video was shown. Wagner knew if she got into the Academy she would try and make the team her second year when she was eligible.

To stay in shape her freshman year, she took up club lacrosse – a sport she had never played. But coming from Milton – a lacrosse behemoth in Georgia – she figured she’d give it a shot.

“By the end of the season, I had a great group of ladies to hang out with, and we did well--placing 5th at Club Lacrosse Nationals,” she notes.

But lacrosse was a placeholder for her dream to jump.

During the summer of her sophomore year she took the basic freefall course at the Academy, working her way

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from 40 hours of ground training to freefall jumps and earning her Basic Parachutist Badge.

Her sophomore year was spent earning a spot on the Wings of Green, where she learned how to pack a parachute, become a proficient skydiver, then jumpmaster, and how to teach the basic course to the next round of students coming through.

At the end the year, Wagner earned her spot on the Wings of Blue, becoming a member of the elite “Demo Dawgs.”

Over the past year, Wagner has performed at various airshows, sporting events, and special events around the world, including the Orange Bowl and Armed Forces Bowl games, Chilean Airshow in Santiago, Chile, and the Kirtland Airshow.

She attended the Veteran’s Memorial Conference in Washington, DC, with four other Air Force Academy cadets plus cadets from West Point and ROTCs around the country.

“After meeting with Medal of Honor Recipients, Purple Heart Recipients, Holocaust survivors, and Jimmy Doolittle’s copilot from the Doolittle Raid to name a few, I topped it off by escorting Col. Buzz Aldrin at the closing

theinterview dinner,” she said of that memorable moment.

Her classes remain a top priority, but Wagner fits up to five hours a day of “jump activities” into her daily schedule which begins with a 6:45 a.m. formation with her cadet squadron, and ends at 10 p.m. with homework.

It’s certainly not the typical college experience, but Wagner cannot imagine another life at this point.

“Instead of sororities, we have squadrons, instead of late-night pizza runs, we have spirit missions, and instead of mountain weekends and date nights, we skydive and ski,” she says. “As much as we sometimes wish for the normal college experience, a lot of us here agree that we’d have a hard time going to civilian college at this point.”

Women make up fewer than 25 percent of the student body, but Wagner said she has “zero challenges” with being part of the gender minority at the Academy.

“Besides having to walk a little further to find a female restroom!” she laughs.

Wagner does see herself as a role model to other young women, knowing she’s forging a path not only as a cadet at the Air Force but as a leader. She describes a recent airshow appearance and the looks people gave her when they found out this “5’ 2” blonde female jumps out of planes!”

Wagner says aa path through the Air Force Academy is not for everyone – it includes a five-year military commitment after graduation.

“For a young woman considering whether a service academy is a viable path, I would say to do your research. It’s definitely not for every woman out there, but you can probably do it if you set your mind to it,” she advises.

She knows there is ongoing debate nationally about the role of women in combat, but sidesteps offering her own opinion, noting with a laugh that answer must have Air Force approval.

With graduation just two years away, Wagner is looking at her future beyond the Academy. She will be commissioned as a second lieutenant upon graduation, and pursuing a position as a pilot or in intelligence. But the Air Force, she notes, will determine her job and location.

“It’s hard to say where I see myself in the future [beyond the 5-year commitment],” said Wagner. “It could be leaving the Air Force, but I could also see myself staying in with aspirations to be a colonel or general officer.”

But with either path, Wagner said the lessons she has learned in the an Air Force Academy are life lessons. jumps out of am Te e ut ch Para e Academy “The Air Force’s core values are ‘Integrity First, Service Before Self, se, Nevada U.S. Air Forc Air Force Ba lis el N er ov and Excellence In All We Do’,” she said. “These are [ideals] that everyone aircraft should live by.” ■

Christana Wagner will be a junior this year at the Air Force Academy.

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Merrilily Gardens

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Merrily McLaughlin with her favorite Daylilly, Going Places, at her home in Woodstock.

Specializing in Quality Hybrid Daylilies

By LORI WYNNE

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n 1999, Merrily McLaughlin moved from Columbus, Ga., to a 5-acre hilltop in Woodstock, Ga. She brought with her 50 varieties of daylilies. Seventeen years later, area garden clubs and individuals looking to brighten their yards with a variety of flowers, find themselves in Merrilily Gardens, which now sells 350 varieties of mini, double, large and spider daylilies along with other perennials. By appointment, garden clubs tour the gardens, ask questions of McLaughlin, purchase plants and relax with a bite to eat in her beautiful home.

McLaughlin has always enjoyed gardening. With a degree in organic chemistry from the University of Tennessee, she worked and ran hospital labs, but she never stopped gardening. She designed her Woodstock home with the help of her architect brother. She hand stained the large ceiling panels that grace her two-story great room. The shaded driveway to her beautiful custom home is lined with 700 azalea bushes. When you reach the home, a circle driveway surrounds a fountain, which is the centerpiece of a dazzling display of colorful flowers, each identified with a label in ground at the base of the plant. Daylilies still dominate her landscaping with ½ an acre of colorful hybrid varieties for sale.

Hybrids with names like Atlanta Moonlight, Tars and Feathers, and Jenny Kissed Me are available to take home with just a scoop of a pitchfork and handed over with McLaughlin’s sunny smile.

“I work in my yard every day,” smiles McLaughlin.

Her husband, John, laughingly says, “Her favorite colors to wear are denim and dirt.” Sixteen years ago, a neighbor encouraged her to become a volunteer Master Gardener for Cherokee County. “It was like going back to college.

I took three months of intensive classes that are specific to the state of Georgia.” Area garden clubs seek McLaughlin out for landscaping and garden advice.

But that’s not all! McLaughlin also sells a delicious line of jams, jellies, chutney and pickled items. Family and friends have enjoyed her homemade recipes so much, she decided to introduce a line of gourmet foods. The items are sold throughout the Southeast and across the United States. Her specialty is the

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Plum Perfect Plum Sauce. Its combination of spices can be used on hams and turkeys at holiday dinners, salmon, lamb and also as a marinade. She also recommends pouring it on warm Brie or cheesecake. Since she prefers to be working in her garden, these items are now created in a commercial kitchen. Merrilily Gardens brand edible items can found in Whole Foods in Alpharetta, The Porch on Main Street in Alpharetta, Mint Julips of Georgia in Forsyth County, Roswell Provisions in Roswell, to name just a few local boutiques. McLaughlin frequents area farmers markets and festivals and personally sells her daylilies and edibles. You can also purchase these items on-line at www.merrililygardens.com.

McLaughlin said that daylilies need five hours of sun to really produce an abundance of blooms. When she is not hosting garden clubs or digging in the dirt, she uses her daylight hours to also help special needs children to bloom. McLaughlin and her husband, John, founded the North Metro Miracle League which provides children with disabilities the chance to get some sun on their faces and play ball in specially created ball fields at North Park in Alpharetta.

When asked what daylily she preferred, McLaughlin stated, “My favorite type of daylily is a big yellow flower named Going Places. I have been growing them since I was 21. It’s a ‘no fail’ type. When everything is gone, it’s still around. It always comes back.” One visit to Merrilily Gardens and smiling Merrily McLaughlin, and you will want to come back. ■

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she gives back

A wish

for Erin

Club for autistic teens keep daughter’s memory alive

By CANDY WAYLOCK

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n a cold January day in 2014, Stacy Horst found herself in a place no parent can ever imagine, unless they’ve traveled the same dark path.

Her gentle, sensitive daughter, Erin, who loved the color purple and homeless animals, had taken her own life at just 17 years old.

Four days later, Horst and her husband, Darren, found themselves overcome with grief in their Rowell home as they watched the furniture removed from their younger daughter’s bedroom.

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and Rachael.

“They were taking the furniture out of Erin’s room, and we just sat down on the floor and lost it,” said Horst, drawing up a memory that never loses its sharpness.

In their pain, the couple made a commitment that Erin was not going to be just another statistic, and promised themselves something good would come from their family tragedy.

“We just promised ourselves that Erin’s life was not going to be in vain. We were going to do something so that others kids wouldn’t feel the way she did, and other parents would not have to go through what we were going through,” said Horst.

Days later, the two set up the Erin’s Teenagers gather on a Hope for Friends Foundation which helps Friday night at E's Club. teens struggling with autism disorders to make meaningful and lasting social connections. A medical advisory board was formed, with you every and the first annual fundraiser was held five months weekend.’” later in June 2014.

But she was. And while Horst can’t undo the past Horst believes Erin would still be here today for Erin, she and he husband vowed to make it better for if she had a single friend by her side as she others. navigated the complexities of the teenage years.

In February, the Erin’s Hope for Friends Foundation For Erin, the teenage years were difficult. She opened E’s Club in Alpharetta as a place where kids had Asperger’s Syndrome, a high-functioning from age 12 to 18 with HFAS (high functioning autism form of autism marked by difficulty with social spectrum) can meet to “have fun, and develop meaningful interactions and challenges in interpreting friendships in a safe and encouraging environment,” said nonverbal communication.

Horst.

“There were such deficits in Erin’s life...of Making friends is something parents cannot force, not having friends, of being 17 and not having she noted, so E’s Club allows that process to develop on its anywhere to go on the weekends, of not being own. asked to birthday parties or the movies, or “E’s Club brings these kids together who are on the anywhere,” said Horst. [autism] spectrum, where they can be themselves,” Horst She said her daughter spent every Friday explains. “When they go to school and try to be ‘normal’ night at home with her parents; the isolation it’s exhausting. Here they don’t have to worry....it’s a just a punctuated by social media which supplied a breath of fresh air.” steady stream of information on what her peers At E’s Club, a variety of activities are available from were doing – and what Erin was missing. simply hanging out and watching movies, to activities “Social media can be wonderful tool for which encourage interaction such as foosball, billiards, kids, but it can also be very hurtful,” said ping-pong, board games, playing cards, and Xbox gaming Horst. “In Erin’s words, she would say ‘I love ► See SHE GIVES BACK, Page 12 you, Mom and Dad, but I don’t want to be

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For Monica Gomez of Alpharetta, E’s Club has been a part of her son Chris’s life since the day it opened in February.

It makes me happy to know he has a safe and fun environment to go socialize, be himself with other teens, and not feel anxious about how he should act since he is surrounded by similar teens with HFAS.”

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E’s Club is now open on the weekends, but originally opened only on Friday nights.

“Friday nights were the hardest for Erin,” said Horst.

“In high school, and even middle school, kids leave school with friends to spend the night, go to parties, whatever, but our child was home with us. We chose to open E’s Club on Friday nights first since it was the hardest night for Erin.”

E’s Club has grown to more than 100 members and often draws dozens of kids each night. Parents routinely send notes of appreciation to E’s Club is now open the Horsts for on the weekend nights, the changes they see in their child. but originally opened “To see your just on Friday nights. child talking to other kids, laughing, just watching them playing a game and smiling,” said Horst. “Parents stand outside the club, look into the windows, crying, because they just want to see their child happy here.”

E’s Club serves the child, but it also provides a respite for parents who can drop off their child (after the first visit) and do their own thing, knowing their child is in a safe environment.

“We wanted E’s Club to be a respite for parents as well, to go to dinner or a movie and know their child is fine,” said Horst.

Looking into the future, Horst said her vision is to open other E’s Clubs in the area, and nationwide, because the need is so great.

“There is nothing like E’s Club anywhere and we didn’t have a roadmap—we were inventing the wheel and finding our own way,” said Horst. “But what we have done has exceeded our expectations.”

She said a day does not pass when she doesn’t find herself back in January 2014, her heart breaking into a million little pieces each time, but she forces herself to live in the present and look to the future.

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Silver Linings

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Judie Raiford in front of just a few of the many jewelry displays she has at the Raiford Gallery.

Judie Raiford fosters artists' showcase in downtown Roswell

By KATHLEEN STURGEON

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udie Raiford has been pounding away at a 100-pound anvil for more than 40 years.

The Atlanta native is a known silversmith and owner of the Raiford Gallery off Canton Street in Roswell. Her gallery has work from more than 400 artists who offer unique, handmade, original artwork and jewelry. The showcase also includes her work, some of which was made using the anvil.

But before she owned her own shop, Raiford got her start after apprenticing under the renowned blacksmith, Ben Thomas. From there, she spent decades being represented in galleries nationwide.

“The 1960s were ending and I realized sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll weren’t a career,” Raiford said.

Now, she is an integral part of historic Roswell, and has been since 1979 when she opened an upstairs studio on Canton Street in the old Perry Building, Cleveland, which is now Roswell Provisions. She subsequently Raiford, Dale Petek, Judie e nn Ly ry. le ft) al le s at the G (From top moved down the street in 1996 after building the 9,000 han, employee and Kate Calla foot timber frame structure that is Raiford Gallery. This year Raiford is celebrating the gallery’s 20th anniversary.

“I lived in Roswell and it was close to home – I'm lazy,” a lot of time in her kitchen entertaining guests. This is why she installed she said. two dishwashers, has kitchenware she made herself and her pantry is Her gallery isn’t the only space she’s turned into her own. She filled with anything needed while cooking, including an impressive crock recently moved into a new home that she completely decked out in her pot collection. personal style.

But when she’s not entertaining at home, she devotes a lot of her From the outside, the house looks fairly typical Roswell, but once time working. indoors, it screams Raiford. She owns vibrantly different colored chairs Each week, Raiford spends about 60 hours in her studio, which is just from her grandmother, a fossil imbedded into the bathroom wall, and downstairs in the basement of the gallery. Last year, she estimates she even has a pool in the basement so she can swim every day. made more than 2,600 pieces. But all of those works of “wearable art” are Raiford has two constant canine companions, affectionately known only sold at her shop. as "Sophie the Sociopath" and "Norman the Prince of Darkness.", so she Running your own business is easy, she said, as long as you don't built a space in her kitchen island for a dog crate. mind 12 hour days, seven days a week.

She has a twisting metal staircase leading up to the guest suite, “You have to love the job. You have to love most parts of it,” Raiford which is complete with a shower curtain made from silk fabric once used said. “You have to love the process more than the finished product. The as a silk kimono, and a pulley system to pull guests’ luggage upstairs. process is where most of your time is spent. It's finished and you are on to As someone who loves to have friends over, Raiford said she spends the next.” ■

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Posing beside a poster of the cover of “Flight Patterns,” Karen White laughed and said she always dresses to match her book covers.

Buzz surrounds Karen White’s 20th novel ‘ Flight Patterns’ Bees, fine china and Apalachicola form book’s backdrop

By KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI

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ook tours for New York Times bestselling authors tend to be bustling affairs, and a whirlwind of appearances certainly heralded the release of “Flight Patterns,” the 20th novel by Milton’s own Karen White.

Before embarking on a five-state flurry of talks at libraries, luncheons, teas, bookstores and a winery, White treated local readers to a two-part appearance May 31, both of which sweetly spotlighted one of her new book’s main themes – honeybees.

First, at a Friends of the Milton Library fundraiser, fans were treated to scones and a variety of honeys. Two hours later, honey was again a flavorful focal point during a luncheon at the Olde Blind Dog Pub, which developed a cocktail exclusively for the release of “Flight Patterns.” The Southern Queen Bee (see recipe) features a blend of blueberries, honey simple syrup and gin.

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alone, she will release three books, including new editions of her first two out-of-print novels that will be retitled in a double volume, “Spinning the Moon.” The fifth book in her Tradd Street series, “The Guests on South Battery,” will be available Jan. 3, 2017. And she made reference to an upcoming novel set in an affluent Atlanta suburb her husband jokingly suggested she call “Milfaretta,” a conflation of the two cities – Alpharetta and Milton – which the Whites have called home since moving to the area in 1992.

That May morning, however, the buzz was all about White’s new summer novel. Pretty in a pink cardigan over a floral print dress that reflected the bright, summery shades on the cover of “Flight Patterns,” a poster-sized print of which was nearby, White laughed and said she always dresses to match her book covers.

In a lively, wide-ranging discussion, she detailed the latest in her “grit lit” offerings, her deadline-driven approach to writing, and growing up in London, England, but visiting – and being greatly influenced by – her parents’ extended Mississippi families.

For the many longtime fans in attendance, there were familiar topics, including White’s grade-school enthrallment with “Gone With the Wind,” her beloved Havanese dogs and marrying a Yankee, “bless his heart.”

For those who may have been drawn by “The Queen of Southern Fiction’s” celebrity, previously detailed in these pages as well as many others, White similarly delivered. Step-by-step, she outlined her career, from the galvanizing “book hangover” she had after finishing the first “Outlander” novels to her writing retreat on the beach where she can now always count on creativity to flow.

With each book, White said, she typically begins with a trio of themes. The setting is always vitally important, she explained. She

goodbooks enjoys learning something new with each novel. And she also puts one of her passions front and center.

This, then, is the pattern for “Flight Patterns:” Apalachicola, Fla., is the setting, the new subject White explores is honeybees, and fine china is the longtime interest given the limelight.

“Apalachicola, bees and china,” White said. “And all I had to do was throw it all together in a book.”

To accomplish that bit of manuscript magic, White said she often relies on memories of visiting Mississippi as a girl and sitting around her grandmother’s Formica kitchen table, listening to the women in her family carry on. She said that “Southern sister girl talk” provides the voices she still hears when writing her Southern women’s fiction, which is actually her second career.

It wasn’t until 10 years after graduating with a business degree from Tulane and working in the business world that she penned her first book, “In the Shadow of the Moon,” in 2000. It had taken four years to write. After all, she had two toddlers and no deadline as – quite unlike today – throngs of readers weren’t anxiously awaiting the release of her next beach read.

A few years later, the family relocated to Milton. And it wouldn’t be until her 14th book that White said she thought of herself as a writer. A careful approach to her craft has since earned numerous contest nominations as well as a pair of National Readers’ Choice Awards.

One example of her winning style in “Flight Patterns” is the way each chapter begins with a quote about bees.

These include gems like Thoreau’s “The keeping of bees is like the direction of sunbeams.” It’s a detail-driven technique White’s readers have come to expect from her fiction.

After taking questions, the author was off in a swirl of pinks and blues to the next of many stops along her book tour. That day, she headed to the Olde Blind Dog and even more admirers waiting there, including Donna Michael, a longtime friend and fan. Michael got a copy of “Flight Patterns” as soon as she could and savored it during a beach vacation. As always, she said, the new novel didn’t disappoint.

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“Karen White has done it again! Another great book,” Michael exclaimed. “The best description of her books is that they are ‘layered,’ many characters with many secrets that are unveiled a little at a time. “ ‘Flight Patterns’ grabs you from the beginning with secrets and you want to find out each and every one. From New Orleans to a small Gulf town, four generations of a family, plus some outsiders, keep you guessing,” Michael continued. While the new book has a few more characters than some of White’s other novels, Michael said that only lends to more of the mystery.

“It sets the pace for a long night of reading! The bonus is all the facts about bees,” Michael said. “As with all her books, Karen has done her homework.” ■

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By LORI WYNNE

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ecently, a client requested my personal wardrobe consulting services to help her find sandals for various activities she would be participating in this summer. She needed appropriate sandals for light hiking in Bermuda shorts, and touring Europe and Jerusalem.

She is very stylish and wants to look great wherever she goes. Luckily, she has me to help her find the right summer sandals to feel comfortable and fashionable.

The term, “Beauty is pain,” does not apply to sandals While touring Rome recently I encountered several female tourists, both young and old, having major problems with their cheap flat sandals. I cringed in empathy when I saw so many blistered and bloodied heels and Achilles tendons at the Colosseum. Many women were limping along with skewed Band-Aids on their feet, carrying thin flat sandals or ballet flats that they thought would be comfortable to walk in for hours.

My recommendation: The Wildflower model by Jambu is a covered sandal that works great on the rugged ocean cliff-side of Cinque Terre or a pleasant morning walk up Sawnee Mountain. The covered toe keeps you free from stubbed toes and relatively free from gravel or grit. The All Terra Design tread has grip for climbing the uneven steps of the Colosseum. It has a memory foam footbed and vegan upper. The generous toe box will not pinch your toes. The best part is it keeps you cool, while providing great support. The flower design is feminine and hides a thin no-show sock for added comfort and even less friction on the back of your heels.

It’s not just a brand, it’s a solution The human body is meant to be in motion. Investing in appropriate footwear to keep up the momentum without blisters and aching feet is important regardless of your age.

Hey, millennials! Please invest in sandals that support your arches to avoid plantar fasciitis. Super flat, rigid sandals may be super inexpensive but can lead to knee, hip and back problems.

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My recommendation: Chacos, Teva, and Sanuk are not just popular brands. They are providers of sandals that support your feet and offer the best possible comfort. Chacos have all-over adjustable colorful straps for ultimate comfort and support. Less slipping on your skin means less chance for blisters. The firm but bendable sole has a good tread for climbing over rocky terrain and is great for water sports. The slight wedge heel provides much-needed arch support. Chacos are perfect for casual wear or adventure wear. Teens love them, so you’d better buy a couple of pairs if someone in your household wears the same size shoe as you. Teva has branched out and offers stylish sandal wedges for hours of walking tours without the foot pain. My client loved the thin straps in muted colors on a cork wedge sole. Definitely not the Teva look from the past. Sanuk yoga sandals have soft, stretchy, colorful fabric straps. No blisters here! Good for lounging around or short walks. The soles are made from yoga mats.

Namaste!

You can tell a lot about a person based on their shoes While shopping with my client, I noticed another shopper who was trying on similar sandals. When I asked her what she was looking for, she said she was looking for that one pair of sandals that would go with everything: shorts, skirts, a ballpark picnic or a Charleston getaway.

DSW shopper recommendation: She chose a darling pair of gladiator low wedge sandals by Earth Origins. The metallic color will go with everything she wears this summer. After perusing the Earth Brand website, I learned that for every pair of shoes you purchase you can register to have a tree planted in rural communities of developing countries. Learn more at http://www.earthbrands. com/plant-on-earth. Your feet will feel good and so will your heart knowing that you are helping to keep our planet happy and healthy.

Summertime cannot be fully enjoyed without the proper sandals for all of your warm weather activities. With comfortable, appropriate footwear you can feel stylish and empowered to climb any mountain, ford a creek or marathon shop on the boardwalk. ■

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Which Meal Kit Delivery Service is right for you?

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ooking dinner at least four times a week is standard procedure in my home, but I’m getting bored with the same old recipes and so is my family. We end up eating the same thing over and over.

That is why a Meal Kit Delivery Service seemed intriguing to me…but are they worth the price? An investigation was needed.

A Meal Kit Delivery Service promises to deliver fresh ingredients to your door each week, saving you the time and hassle of meal planning and grocery shopping. The service does the grocery shopping for you and ships you everything you need to cook the meal: including meats, veggies, seasonings, etc. Most dishes take 30 minutes or less with step-by-step visual instructions.

The first question that came to my mind before ordering was cost.

I found the pricing similar across the board, ranging from about $9 per person per meal to about $12 including shipping. Depending on where you live, the average $10 per person price did not seem too much to pay. A fast food meal in this area can easily cost around $8, and home delivered meals are significantly tastier and better for you.

I reached out to five services in the metro area: Blue Apron, Hello Fresh, Home Chef, Peach Dish and Martha & Marley Spoon. All services were similar. The chefs create delicious, healthy, balanced recipes.

Here is a look at how these services work and my opinion of each kit I received.

HELLO FRESH provides farm-fresh ingredients and focuses on healthy recipes.

I SELECTED THE FOLLOWING THREE MEALS: • French Onion Soup Burger, with Béchamel, Caramelized Onions, and Kale Chips • Crispy Spiced Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries and Garden Salad • Blackened Tilapia with Crispy Potatoes and Blistered Veggies French Onion Soup Burger, was yummy. I would of never thought of putting nutmeg in the béchamel or fresh thyme in the caramelized onions…it was a treat. Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries was much easier to prepare then the burger kit. The chicken was excellent, nice and tender and crispy. The salad was fresh and perfect accompaniment. Precooking the panko mixture was a nice variation on cooking the chicken breasts.

The Tilapia with Crispy Potatoes, unfortunately, was not a family favorite. The fish lacked flavor and would have benefitted from little more blackening. No one in my family is a big fan of peppers, and they overwhelmed the other vegetables. The potatoes, on the other hand, were excellent. They were very crispy on the outside and nice and tender in the middle.

OVERALL IMPRESSION: HHHHI Ingredients were fresh, easy to prepare, but I had to use several pans for dinner preparation, so there was more clean up than anticipated . (Use NORTHSIDE35 to receive $35 off their first box at HelloFresh.com at check out)

BLUE APRON focuses on seasonal ingredients, as well as unique ingredients and easy to

follow recipes.

I SELECTED THE FOLLOWING TWO MEALS: • Hoisin Chicken Steam Buns with Miso-Sesame Slaw, Cucumber & Cilantro • Seared Pork Chops with Two-Cheese Mashed Potatoes & Sautéed Spinach I was very happy with the Hoisin Chicken meal. The ingredients were fresh, it was easy to prepare and everything was measured out. It would of been hard for me to put this meal together on my own since Chinese buns, hoisin, and miso paste are not on my normal grocery list. It was nice to serve something a little different and work with ingredients I normally don’t buy. Again, ingredients were fresh and everything was measured out with the Pork Chop meal.

The mashed potatoes were a big hit, the cheese in them was an added treat. I loved the spinach as it was sautéed perfectly with just the right amount of garlic. The pork came out a little tough, apparently overcooked or not an optimal piece of meat.

OVERALL IMPRESSION: HHHII Ingredients were fresh, easy to prepare, but there was a limited selection on the website.

The packaging was a bit cumbersome, and I was unaware that item in the “Knick Knack” bags needed to go in the refrigerator. (Receive two feee meals when using www.blueapron.com/ northside at check out)

PEACH DISH features Southern-inspired meals., plus a

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surprise snack and two fresh peaches.

I SELECTED THE FOLLOWING TWO MEALS: • Herbed Hanger Steak with Green Beans, Red Onions and Grits • Flatbread with Smoked Salmon, Artichokes and Arugula I loved both of these meals. The Hanger Steak was a very good cut of meat and the herb rub was a unique way of coating the meat after cooking. The Smoked Salmon Flatbread was also a big hit. Instead of having it for a meal I made it for an appetizer when guests came over.

They were very impressed with my culinary skills. The flavor combination of the smoked salmon, artichoke hearts and parmesan cheese was fantastic.

OVERALL IMPRESSION: HHHHH All the items were packed very well, in cute organza bags (which I saved). But the bags were not labeled so it was a little confusing as to which bag contained what meal. Everything inside each bag was clearly labeled with cute “peach labels”. Peach Dish also included a special treat that other meal kits did not. (Recieve $10 off your first order when using Northside16 at check out)

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fresh ingredients, pre-portioned with a limited amount of prep and easy-to-follow recipes. Home Chef also offers meal items beyond dinners with breakfast or a spring fruit basket available.

I SELECTED THE FOLLOWING TWO MEALS: • Chicken Quesadillas with Homemade Guacamole and Pico de Gallo • Flat Iron Steak and Bleu Cheese Salad with Honey-Caramelized Onions and Walnuts Chicken quesadillas were excellent, and big hit with the kids. They were easy to prepare and the ingredients were very fresh. The only issue I had was the seasoning package for the chicken was very spicy, so I was glad I didn’t use the entire amount. The flat iron steak was not a big hit. The quality of the meat was just adequate, but the other ingredients again were fresh, and it was easy to prepare. The seasoning was very strong and the dressing for salad was very heavy on the mustard.

OVERALL IMPRESSION: HHHII Packaging was very good. Everything was labeled very well. I love the added recipe notebook that was provided for recipes. The seasoning packets need to be more specific on how much quantity to use. With the meal kits you are to include all ingredients at the amounts given but in this case I would adjust these depending on your taste. (Readers can receive $30 off their first order with the code: GOODEATS at check out)

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MARTHA & MARLEY SPOON features Martha Stewart’s award winning recipes and smart cooking techniques.

I SELECTED THE FOLLOWING TWO MEALS: • Broiled Chicken and Tomatoes with Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes and Pesto • Cumin Pork Tenderloin with Rice Pilaf Cilantro Salad The Broiled Chicken was a great combination of everyday dinner items with a twist. The broiled chicken breasts with tomatoes and pesto was a great alternative to the basic chicken dinner.

Pork Tenderloin was fantastic. The rice pilaf had a nutty flavor and combined with the unique flavor of the cumin on the pork, made the dish a perfect combination.

OVERALL IMPRESSION: HHHHI Packaging was not as cumbersome as some of the other kits. Ingredients were fresh and meat items were packed well. The recipe cards were very easy to follow. Recipes seemed easy enough to repeat on my own. There is just not a lot of variety on the website when ordering.

(Readers can enter NORTHSIDE35 at check out to receive $35 off their first box, valid until July 31, 2016.)

What came in the box...

HELLO FRESH

Crispy Spiced Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries and Garden Salad

BLUE APRON

Hoisin Chicken Steam Buns with Miso-Sesame Slaw, Cucumber & Cilantro

PEACH DISH

In summary, the services cost a bit more than doing your own meal planning and grocery shopping, and it is more work than just ordering takeout. But the combination of convenience and experimenting with new recipes and cooking methods makes the service very appealing.

Plus there is no food waste since you never have to figure out how to use the rest of the kale you bought for that one recipe because they only send what you need! The step by step instructions were also a good way to get my family involved in the cooking. I will continue to use some of these services again, and rotate them in my meal plan.

Happy eating! ■ Flatbread with Smoked Salmon, Artichokes and Arugula

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Home Chef (several options available)

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Peach Dish (several options available)

2-person/2 meals

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10 Choices 3 Veggie Choices

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$50.00 per week ($12.50 pp) $100 per week ($12.50 pp)

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One of the most important things to remember about our canine and feline friends is that their bodies cool down differently from how ours do.

Panting is one of the main ways by which they cool down. In the absence of sweat glands, dogs and cats do not have the ability to sweat like we do.

Therefore it is of the utmost importance to make sure that they do not overheat.

Keeping pets indoors when temperatures are high is key. If you are a dog owner, walking them during early morning hours or later at night is very important as the summer day temperatures can soar into the 90s and even 100s. Never take a dog for a jog during the hot summer months as it can result in a heat stroke or even death.

Some long haired dogs may benefit from a summer shave as it may make them more comfortable.

Be sure to always have clean, fresh drinking water in their bowls. Water can cool them down after being outside.

For dog owners, if you have plans to hose down your canine friend for a refreshing doggie bath, be sure to first run the hose through. Most hoses sit outside in the scorching heat for extended periods of time. The water sitting inside the hose gets extremely hot. If you open the hose and immediately spray it on your dog, they may get second degree burns.

If you ever suspect that your pet is over heated or having heatstroke, do not hesitate--take them immediately to your veterinarian. Pets that suffer heatstroke require supportive, in-hospital care that can be lifesaving.

Last but not least, never leave your pet unattended inside a car. A closed car on a relatively cool 80-degree day can exceed 100 degrees inside in less than 15 minutes and hit lethal temperatures soon after. Make sure that if you must have them in the car with you, they come with you when you exit the car. ■

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candy@northsidewoman.com Northside Man: Lyman Louis, charter member of the Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra City of residence: Johns Creek, Georgia Hometown: Seattle, Washington College: University of Washington (business); Carnegie Mellon (printing management) Family: Wife, Ginny; two grown children, Jim and Nancy; three grandchildren.

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yman Louis was born into a family of printers in the Seattle area where music was an essential part of family life for him and his brother. His father played the mandolin and sang tenor in the cathedral choir; his mother was a classically trained pianist, church organist, and piano teacher. From an early age and into adulthood, Louis took lessons in piano, cello, and voice; adding accordion lessons during a four-year stint in the Air Force.

After retiring from a career in publishing and printing, Lyman and his wife of more than 50 years, Ginny, moved to Johns Creek to be closer to daughter, Nancy. Here he helped found the Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra.

How did the Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra (GPYO) get its start?

Soon after I moved to the area, I volunteered to co-chair the entertainment for the Arts On The Creek Festival where several high school and middle school musical groups were invited to perform. As a substitute teacher I was aware of the exceptional talent and the large number of string students in the area. Karen Richardson, who was then on the festival board, suggested we should start a youth orchestra in the area. I realized I was probably one of the few people in this area with prior experience in developing a youth orchestra. When I lived in Vermont I helped found the Lakes Region Youth Orchestra and

served on the Board of the Killington Music Festival.

This is actually the third youth orchestra I have played a role in forming.

We began with 17 musical and business advisers, and now have our own outstanding board.

What is your assessment of the youth musical “culture” and talent in this area?

The pool of talent in this area is extraordinary. It is significant that several years ago the Midwest Music Conference chose 20 top orchestras to perform and four were from Georgia. They included Johns Creek, Alpharetta and Chattahoochee high schools; and the year before, Northview was chosen. There are over 1,000 string students in this area. The GPYO has students, chosen by audition, from over 20 different schools. At our concert last fall, we recognized 14 school and private music teachers, each of whom had encouraged five or more students to join the GPYO.

What is the relationship between the GPYO and the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra?

While it would appear that GPYO and the ASYO are competitors, the ASYO has in fact helped us, particularly when they referred musicians to us during their recent strike. There are several high level youth orchestras performing in the Atlanta area. Including travel time, they involve some five hours on a Saturday or Sunday. By rehearsing two hours on a week night, the GPYO allows

students to also take part in a sport or civic activity after school and on weekends. Thus we might attract a more well-rounded musician, one who might have strong musical talent, as well as being interested in additional activities. Westchester had a parallel situation, competing with inner city programs, such as Julliard prep, Mannes Manhattan and the New York School for the Performing Arts. (Fame).

Over the years, many school systems scaled back music in elementary grades.

What are your thoughts on that?

The elimination of music in the elementary schools was certainly unfortunate. It is recognized that music students on the whole, do better in school. In the last three years, at least one of the valedictorians at Johns Creek and Northview High Schools, were musicians in their school orchestras. When my daughter graduated, 33 musicians at Westchester Youth Orchestra graduated with her — and 17 of them were either valedictorian or salutatorian at their individual high schools.

Fortunately, in this area we have several middle schools with outstanding band and orchestra teachers paired up with strong high school programs, as well as excellent private music teachers. There is a lot of talent in this area. While some kids may not start an instrument until middle school, those teachers are excellent at bringing many of them up to speed.

As you look to the future, what do you see for the GPYO?

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Initially, it was necessary for us to get assistance from students at Georgia State University to fill a few holes, particularly in the brass section. This year we finally have good balance between all sections. Now we have to grow the orchestra.

When you have a high school level orchestra it is not always possible to have every student at every rehearsal and every concert. We hope to grow to have some resiliency in that area, as well as to perform some of the larger pieces. We perform professional level music, not just high school orchestra arrangements. This year we performed one concert side by side with the all professional Johns Creek Symphony. As we grow we will be able to tour more. Our next auditions are scheduled for August 27th and applications are available on line at GPYOA.org.

Can you ever imagine your life without music?

Artistic Director Rolando Salazar conducts the Georgia Piedmont Youth Orchestra at a recent performance at Centennial High School in Roswell.

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history has taken her to heights that has placed her in great demand in the Senior Living area. Not only has she commanded kitchens where she fed the five thousand literally, provided catering services to former governors in Atlanta, many Metro Atlanta mega churches and even Emory University. In 2014 she competed against other Metropolitan Assisted Living Chefs and won unanimously first place, tagging the great prize of recognition and skills in her field of arts. She has also been interviewed and seen on local television speaking on senior nutrition and Memory Care dining.

In addition to her culinary skills, she is also an ordained minister, having held weekly Sunday services as well as Ladies Bible Studies in her previous Assisted Living community. She feels that not only does she feed the residents nutrition but “soul” food as well in her daily actions and interaction with the residents and staff. Her passion and love of the culinary arts is her motivation to provide the highest level of satisfaction for her residents. Tammi does not just stay in the kitchen, she is daily interacting with her residents both in assisted Living and Memory Care. She is well known to make tableside salads, deli boards and even flambé bars for her senior patrons in her dining rooms.

Anything she can conceive that is different yet be enjoyable to the members of the Georgian Lakeside community, she will most certainly attempt!

In speaking with Tammi, this is what she conveys, “Food is always evolving. There should always be challenges to one that loves the Culinary Arts. I enjoy seeing the trends but not every trend is appropriate in all circumstances. My residents, whether in Memory Care or Assisted Living may never experience what it is like going out to eat for various reasons out of their control. Most of us are blessed to be able to go wherever we like to eat and never think about it. You see, that is my challenge, not only to myself but to the staff that I hire…to give what the residents want and take them to different levels of experiences such as Cruises without leaving the building! My motto is: “Keep it fresh” and I intend to fulfill that driving force. I also will be offering in Memory Care ”Masterpiece Meals” that I have created to help those with specific dietary needs.”

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Travelin’ Tales Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” presents “Travelin’ Tales” as part of Roswell’s family-friendly Summer Puppet Series from July 5-9. $5 dollars for an individual ticket or $30 dollars for the summer pass (seven shows). Show times vary. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.roswell.gov

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Movies at Newtown Park 7 p.m. A free featured movie presented on a huge outdoor screen offers family fun for the summer season.

Pre-show includes an inflatable moonwalk, face painting, children’s activities and more. Film starts at dusk. 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekga.gov Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market 8 a.m.-noon. Each Saturday throughout summer. Browse a large selection of fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, breads, pastries, cheese, grass-fed meats, eggs, drinks, jams, artisan bath products and more. A bistro area allows shoppers to relax, eat and enjoy. 38 Hill St., Roswell. www.roswellfam.com Johns Creek Farmers Market 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Each Saturday through Oct. 31, rain or shine. Meet local farmers and shop for organic or sustainable foods and produce. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road. www.johnscreekga.gov Alpharetta Farmers Market 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Each Saturday through Oct. 29. Browse homegrown fruits and vegetables from local farms as well as all-natural meats, fresh flowers and plants, desserts, raw honey and homemade soaps, sauces and jellies. Old Canton Street, Downtown Alpharetta. www.alpharetta.ga.us

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Ga. 400 Hospitality Hwy Bike Ride 7 a.m. Join 2,000 other riders as you embark on a 9, 27, 45, 60 or 100 mile ride along some of Georgia’s best roads, including Ga. 400 from Holcomb Bridge to Northridge, where all lanes will be closed.

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Punchline Comedy at Avalon 7:30-9 p.m. Free stand-up comedy routines will be performed with food and drink offerings. Event may be cancelled in the case of poor weather.

Palmer Plaza, 2200 Avalon Boulevard, Alpharetta. www.experienceavalon.com Migration Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets presents “Migration” as part of Roswell’s family-friendly Summer Puppet Series from July 11-16. $5 dollars for an individual ticket or $30 dollars for the summer pass (seven shows). Show times vary. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.roswell.gov

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Seussical 8 p.m. This show presented by ACT1 Theater brings to life classic Dr. Seuss characters like Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Jojo and more.

Tickets start at $20 for adult, $17 for child. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. www.act1theater.com Almost Heaven, John Denver’s America 8 p.m. “Almost Heaven, John Denver’s America” returns to the Georgia Ensemble Theatre to celebrate the ‘60s and ‘70s singer, John Denver. The performance will run Thursdays through Saturdays, July 14-30.

Tickets start at $15. Ben Brady Pavilion, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. www.get.org

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Leader of the Pack 8 p.m. “Leader of the Pack” is a Tony Award-winning musical that celebrates the life of Ellie Greenwich.

Running until Aug. 14. Sunday shows at 3 p.m. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. www.playhousecumming.com Alive in Roswell 5-9 p.m. Head to Canton Street in downtown Roswell for one of the best street parties in the metro Atlanta area.

Live music, food, displays and shopping.

The event is free, with trolleys moving between Canton Street and Roswell City Hall. www.aliveinroswell.com 2016 Credo Tennis Championships Through July 24. Tennis tournament benefiting HOPE International, a nonprofit helping people living in underserved communities. St Ives Country Club, 1 Saint Ives Country Club Drive, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekchamber.com

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Mother’s Finest 7 p.m. The Johns Creek Summer Concert Series at Newtown Park continues with Mother’s Finest, who will play funk rock. Newtown Park Amphitheater, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. Free admission.

Reserve seating available. www.johnscreekga.gov

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Tedeschi Trucks Band 7:30 p.m. The Tedeschi Trucks Band, led by the husbandand-wife team of singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks, will perform as part of their “Wheels of Soul” Summer Tour. They will be joined by Mexican-American rock band Los Lobos and Southern blues band North Mississippi Allstars. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway in Alpharetta. Tickets start at $20.

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Acting UP: “Mary Poppins” July 28-31. Times vary. Acting UP, a drama ministry of Roswell United Methodist Church, will present a live performance of the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure “Mary Poppins.” Tickets cost $10. Purchase tickets: 678-871-7766.

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Gwen Stefani 7 p.m. Three-time Grammy Award-winner Gwen Stefani will stop by Alpharetta to play as part of her “This is What the Truth Feels Like” tour. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway in Alpharetta. Tickets start at $30.

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Art in the Park 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The last weekend of every month, this outdoor market features local artists creating handcrafted works including pottery, woodwork, soaps, jewelry, clothing and more. Main Street and Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com

Sidewalk Chalk Contest 11 a.m.-1 p.m. As part of the Summer of Fun series, the East Roswell Park invites everyone to join in the free sidewalk chalk contest. East Roswell Park, 9000 Fouts Road, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com

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Roswell Riverside Sounds Concert Series

6-9 p.m. The annual Roswell Riverside Sounds concert series features The Get Right Band. Combining everything from funk to rock n’ roll to reggae, The Get Right Band is “hipshaking, earth quaking pure funk fun,” said The Alternate Root. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. www.roswellriversidesounds.com

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Johns Creek Food Truck Fridays 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Johns Creek’s Food Truck Fridays return to Technology Park, with different food trucks each Friday. 35 Technology Drive, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekadvantage.org

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Old Soldiers Day 7 a.m.-noon. Both the Old Soldiers Day Parade and Road Race attract thousands of people every year. The 8K road race starts at Wills Park and finishes right before the parade to honor veterans of war. Free hot dogs and drinks will be available after the race. Throughout Downtown Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com Family, Fun, Flicks & Food Trucks 7 p.m. “A League of Their Own” will play for free at Milton High School. The event starts at 7 p.m. with food trucks, and the movie starts dusk. 13025 Birmingham Highway, Milton. www.cityofmiltonga.us

97.1 The River Presents Boston 7:30 p.m. 97.1 The River presents a live performance by rock band Boston, with special guest Dennis DeYoung. Tickets start at $20. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp.com

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Roswell Free Family Movie Series: “Zootopia” 8 p.m. “Leader of the Pack” is a Tony Award-winning musical that celebrates the life of Ellie Greenwich.

Running until Aug. 14. Sunday shows at 3 p.m. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. www.b985.com

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Atlanta’s getting better.

One neighborhood at a time.

Easily schedule your physical or sick appointment with a nearby primary care doctor today.

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WellStar North Fulton Hospital is now Chest Pain Accredited.

Closer to Home, Closer to Your Heart!

As a newly certified Chest Pain Center, WellStar North Fulton Hospital follows best practices set forth by the American Heart Association to assess, diagnose and treat acute coronary symptoms and heart attack. Every second after a heart attack is critical to recovery—the faster you seek treatment, the more likely you are to reduce the risk of damage to your heart, or even death. Our STEMI call team is ready and waiting to get you from the ambulance into treatment in minutes. If you suspect a heart attack is causing you chest pain, call 911.

In an emergency, dial 911.

Learn more at 770-751-2550.

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