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THE INTERVIEW Chattahoochee Riverkeeper selects new female director

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SHE GIVES BACK Dream Mile 5k in Cumming raises awareness for underprivileged children in India & the U.S.

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GETTING TO KNOW Cumming resident, Cheryl Hansen, embodies the meaning of giving back

northside lifestyle { 14 } GOOD BOOKS Big Stone Gap takes on the big screen { 18 } WOMEN IN BUSINESS Come visit Creekside Corner and its dreamer/owner Cherith Reid { 26 } HER STYLE Five fabulous Fall fashion trends for 2015

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Chattahoochee Riverkeeper has elected a new director, Juliet Cohen, who wants to spread her enthusiasm for bettering the environment. She strives to increase awareness about ways to keep the Chattahoochee clean. Read more on page 6.

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Environmental passion

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Juliet Cohen watches over the waterways that provide lifelines for region By CANDY WAYLOCK

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uliet Cohen can scarcely remember a time when water and sand and greenery did not surround her. She was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, bordered on all sides by the Atlantic Ocean, and spent every free moment in the sand and ocean. “I was given a lot of freedom to explore the island, which was rich in culture and natural beauty,” said Cohen, who left Puerto Rico at 18 to attend college in Miami. Now, as the executive director of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK), she works to ensure the river which flows through Atlanta remains a healthy, vital lifeline for the region. Cohen’s instinct to be a caretaker for the environment took hold in her early years, fueled by class trips to learn about the island’s rainforests, mangroves, phosphorescent bays, coral reefs and more. The world outside was too compelling, and Cohen laughs when she remembers how frustrating sitting in a classroom was when the world beckoned her to come outdoors. “I have always preferred to be outside and to explore natural places… that is where I have always felt most alive,” said Cohen, who moved to Atlanta in 2003. “I knew from an early age that I felt passionately about protecting the environment, and building a career as an environmental advocate was a clear decision.” As a child, she dreamed of life as a marine biologist, sailing the Caribbean and working with dolphins, whales, and other marine life. But in college, at the University of Miami, the reality of the required laboratory work and the “hard sciences” was less intriguing. Cohen switched ► See INTERVIEW, Page 8

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theinterview ▼ INTERVIEW, Continued from Page 6 from biology to political and environmental science, and found the perfect combination for a restless spirit. “Today, I am working to protect water resources, but I am a long way from the tropical world where I once lived,” said Cohen, who still returns home to Puerto Rico every few years to get her fix for ocean waters. “[In Atlanta] I have learned to love freshwater rivers.” After graduation, Cohen moved to Washington, D.C., met and married, Jeffrey, a Yale University graduate, and found work with an environmental education organization. A job transfer sent them to Charleston, South Carolina, where she began volunteering for the local Sierra Club chapter. Cohen took on more responsibilities with the club, eventually “morphing” her volunteer position into a full time position. “I was hooked on the advocacy side of environmental protection,” said Cohen of her years with the Sierra Club. “[Working alongside lawyers] I realized that becoming a lawyer would be the next step in building my career.” So she and her husband headed back to DC to begin law school at American University, then moved to Atlanta in 2003 to be close to her husband’s family when she became pregnant with her first child. “We decided to move here to be close to my in-laws who had [lived] here for decades, and Atlanta was a good place to raise a family,” said Cohen, who finished her final year of law school in Atlanta. Landing a two-year fellowship with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals as a Staff Attorney marked about the only time in Cohen’s career where environmental issues did not take center stage. She handled mostly immigration and criminal cases, gaining valuable experience in legal research and writing. But after the birth of her third child, Cohen spent a year at home, passing on her love of the environment fulltime to her kids, now aged 12, 10, and 7.

“[My husband and I] make a big effort to expose our children to the natural world, taking them hiking and paddling often. They are environmentally aware and have participated in numerous trash cleanups, collected water samples and as a result they care deeply about the natural world,” said Cohen. In 2008, she learned of a general consul position opening at Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) through a colleague, and was drawn back into the world of environmental advocacy. “I immediately knew CRK was the perfect place for me because our missions aligned,” said Cohen. “I was also very impressed by the founding director, Sally Bethea. She was dynamic, assertive, and knowledgeable.” After six years as general consul, Cohen became the organization’s’ executive director in January 2015. Her focus is on raising the awareness of the Chattahoochee River Basin, its streams and tributaries, and its vital connection to every aspect of the region’s wellbeing. “Most people do not understand the connection between the water that flows from the tap in their homes, schools and businesses with the streams and lakes that surround them,” said Cohen, noting four million people are linked to the Chattahoochee through drinking water, power generation and recreation. “Understanding this connection is critical to mobilizing people to care and act to protect clean water. But the concern goes beyond the Chattahoochee, she noted, and includes all of our natural resources.

“We need to become more efficient in everything we do so that we can reduce waste,” said Cohen. “Waste creates pollution whether it be by air, land or water. Our children deserve to grow up in a clean, healthy environment, similar to what we grew up in.” Cohen said she stepped into a strong organization, with 21 board members and 7000 members, but says growing the membership and increasing the support base is always a goal. “We have accomplished a lot in 2015 including reaching the milestone of collecting and processing more than 5000 water quality samples, launching a new floating classroom, and hosting major river awareness events with more than 3,000 people engaged,” said Cohen. “[And] there is plenty of work yet to be done.” She says while CRK has worked as stewards and protectors of the Chattahoochee River since its founding in 1994, the “heroes” are the community members whose work is vital to their efforts. “My heroes are the Neighborhood Water Watch volunteers that take time from their busy days to collect and deliver a water sample to our offices. This requires commitment and passion. In our busy lives it would be easy for them to give up, but they do not, because they care about clean water and want to do something personally to ensure that this precious resource is protected.” For more information on Chattahoochee Riverkeeper and how to become involved in the organization, visit http://chattahoochee.org. ■

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Vibha improves conditions for youth in India

Longtime volunteer Priti Sarda has seen her role evolve into bigger and bigger roles By CANDY WAYLOCK

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n Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, the word “Vibha” means many things, including radiant, shining, brightness, wealth and prosperity. In Atlanta, Vibha has come to embody all of those attributes through a nonprofit organization founded here in 1991 with the mission to make life better for underprivileged children through education and health care. Vibha has since expanded across the country and in India, and includes thousands of volunteers working to fulfill that mission. While the focus is on the many millions of children with needs in India, a

significant part of the group’s fundraising is also used for projects here in Atlanta and across the United States. Priti Sarda of Johns Creek has been volunteering with Vibha since 2003, when she and her family moved to Atlanta from Australia. She now serves as the Action Center coordinator, linking volunteers to projects, working on fundraising activities and assisting newer Vibha centers which have been established all over the country. “We were looking for opportunities to involve myself and my kids in the

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community,” said Priti. She and her husband, Shailesh, have two grown daughters, Neeraja and Khushboo. “Vibha offered the best avenue to volunteer in a flexible way.” The “marque” event for Vibha is the Dream Mile, a 5K/10K Run/5K Walk fundraiser to support the educational needs of 20,000 children each year. The event was first organized by a group of Georgia Tech students in October 1998 and attracted a few hundred participants to its debut event. The Dream Mile has since grown to eight other locations in the U.S. and one in India, drawing thousands of runners and walkers each year. In 2011, it was selected by Active.com as one the “Charities to Run For.” As the Dream Mile event grew and attracted more participants, Vibha moved up to the northern suburbs where its volunteer and sponsor base was also growing. “We moved north in 2012 [to Johns Creek] as the event was getting bigger, and last year we moved to Cumming to [accommodate the] increasing size of the event and to give a better experience to the participants,” Priti said. She said the Atlanta event has grown from a few hundred runners and walkers the first year to nearly 2,000 people last year. This year, she expects more than 2,500 participants for the 17th Annual Dream Mile, which will be held Sept. 19 at the Collection at Forsyth in Cumming. As the number of participants grows, so do Vibha’s goals for fundraising. Priti said last year the Dream Mile raised $150,000. This year the goal is $200,000. The money will be used to support more than 250 projects in India, along with 10 projects here in the United States. In Atlanta, Vibha primarily supports Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Atlanta Day Center for Women and Children. Priti’s evolvement from an “eventday only” volunteer to the Action Center coordinator grew over time as she got more involved in Vibha on a day-to-day basis. “My husband was the one who started with Vibha volunteering initially,” said Priti. “He took a step back as he went back to school for his MBA. But, as he was stepping back, my kids and I continued to increase our participation in Vibha volunteering.” Growing up, her daughters, now students at the University of Georgia, took an active role in organizing activities for Vibha Youth and served as youth leaders. Priti gradually took on more responsibilities for the multitude of pre-event tasks of planning, organizing, executing and ensuring the events run smoothly. She believes in the work of Vibha,

having seen firsthand the projects into which the dollars have flowed. The fact that Vibha is fully staffed with volunteers means 100 percent of the funds raised go directly to helping children. “It is amazing to see a volunteer journey like myself — starting small and growing into bigger roles,” Priti said. “The environment here and the causes we are working [provide] motivation to do more, and become part of the Vibha family. Everyone here is giving their time while handling their hectic routine with work, house, kids’ related activities.” During the Dream Mile event, Priti estimates she works 15 to 30 hours weekly for weeks leading up to race day. For the rest of the year, her hours vary but few weeks go by that she does not log in at least five hours. She is most passionate about the Door Step Schools, which Vibha is building in India for the children of migrating construction workers. In a country with 18 million street children, where one in five kids under 14 have no access to education, bringing school to where these kids are is important, Priti said. “The DSS is about bringing the school to the doorstep of the children who are not able to go to the regular school due to lack of opportunities,” she explained. “Construction workers normally migrate from the villages and small towns to a bigger city in search of the work. They are moving from one site to another as the work demands.” As a result their children cannot attend regular school and often resort to working as child laborers at construction sites. The DSS project opens a school at a construction site, and children come to learn there while their parents are working nearby. “They are taught according to their level of education and the records are maintained of their progress. These records are passed on to the new school when they have to move with their parents. Eventually they are able to go to local public school,” Priti said. Vibha has supported this project since its inception in 2006, and Priti said there has been great progress in reaching the estimated 40,000 children at construction sites who previously had no access to education. While she knows her work in Atlanta brings to life the projects overseas, Priti was able to personally visit two ongoing projects last year in India which completely changed her perception of her role in Vibha. “You can see the bigger impact in the life of those kids and on the society there, which gives me an indescribable feeling of doing something good.” For more information about Vibha, or to register for the Dream Mile event Sept. 19 in Cumming, visit www.vibha.org. ■

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Adriana Trigiani takes her first novel and her hometown to the big screen By KIMBERLY BROCK

Author Adriana Trigiani.

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to the big screen. The film is her debut as a screenwriter and director but, more than that, it’s a love letter to the mountains where she grew up. Trigiani is from Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and she filmed the movie entirely on location, featuring many locals. A wife and mother, Trigiani now lives in Greenwich Village with her husband, Tim Stephenson, the Emmy-winning lighting designer for “Late Show With David Letterman,” and their daughter, Lucia. But her devotion to these working people and lives lived out in a coal-mining town nestled deep in the Appalachian Mountains is evident in every scene. “I’ve always hated having people describe the Appalachian Mountains as the sticks. It’s anything but the sticks. It’s luscious. It’s velvet. It’s shimmer and patina. It’s opulent. And the people are all of these things and more. They’re funny and complex. So I took my giant circus tent of fury over those misconceptions and set out to portray my mountains,” she said. Trigiani’s devoted readers won’t be disappointed. The

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film shines, not only for Trigiani’s fine writing, but also with an all-star cast led by Ashley Judd as the main character, Ave Maria Mulligan. Judd is joined by Patrick Wilson (whose father was born and raised in Big Stone Gap), Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Krakowski and Jenna Elfman. The movie is rated PG-13 and set to open Oct. 9. Set in 1978, “Big Stone Gap” tells the story of the ever-ordinary Ave Maria Mulligan, who lives a simple life with her mother, runs the pharmacy, directs “The Trail of the Lonesome Pine” outdoor drama, and hopes that Theodore Tipton, her best friend and the high school band director, will take their platonic friendship in a romantic direction. Ave Maria waits, and before she knows it, she turns 40. Now the old maid of Big Stone Gap, Ave Maria decides that happiness is for other people – that is, until a long-buried family secret throws her quiet life spectacularly off-course. “I was able to take this group of characters in a place I knew so well, and bring them to life on screen because I wanted the audience to experience this beautiful place and meet these characters that I revere,” Trigiani says. “Big Stone Gap, the place, is really the landscape of my dreams. I came from a big Italian family with a lot of siblings. Growing up in Virginia in the late 70’s, we barely had TV. But we had the Waltons. I loved the Waltons. I loved John Boy Walton. I learned a love of dialogue. I got into writing because it didn’t cost anything to write. You just needed paper and a pencil or a pen. No lessons, just stories.” And Adriana had stories. After graduating from Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana, Adriana moved to New York City to become a playwright. She founded the allfemale comedy troupe “The Outcasts,” which performed on the cabaret circuit for seven years. She made her off-Broadway debut at the

Manhattan Theatre Club and was produced in regional theatres of note around the country. She went on to win awards as a writer/ producer for The Cosby Show and A Different World and showrunner and executive producer of CityKids. She also wrote and directed the award-winning documentary, Queens of the Big Time. Adriana then wrote a screenplay called Big Stone Gap, which became the novel that began the series. “I spent a year and a half waking up at three in the morning to write Big Stone Gap before going into work on a television show. And then, ultimately, it took me fifteen years to make this film. But over that time, I became a better writer, which came in handy. Being prepared to rewrite on the spot, being flexible. That paid off while filming.” Trigiani’s love affair with the screen and a good story is further celebrated in her forthcoming novel. All the Stars in Heavens, set in 1935 against the backdrop of the golden age of Tinsel Town and the love affair of Loretta Young and Clark Gable, hits shelves Tuesday, October 13, hot on the heels of her directorial debut. Adventure, love, loyalty - these are the hallmarks of Trigiani’s work and life, and the themes she most wants people to come away with when they read her novels or see her new film. “When I’m writing I always think of E.B. White’s remark that whatever you write has to matter. Well, these characters, based on real people in a real place, matter. My work has always been at its heart about the struggles and triumphs of working people, and their quest for love, lasting love.” Big Stone Gap may be a love letter to her Appalachian home, but Trigiani’s heart is large as her stories, embracing us all. “I want Big Stone Gap to connect with people everywhere. I wrote it, not for awards or accolades, but for people. I want people to get together and go see this movie. Go out after, have fun, talk about the story’s themes. I put everything into it, everything I have to say in this life.” When asked what she believes Big Stone Gap says to us, Trigiani doesn’t hesitate. She’s always known. She’s been telling us all along. “Love gives you what you need, without expecting anything in return.” ■

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hen you first meet Cumming resident Cheryl Hansen, her warmth, constant beautiful smile and twinkling brown eyes immediately draw you in. Hanson and her husband of 51 years, Don, have dedicated their lives to serving others, instilling their love of service in their five children and 19 grandchildren. This legacy of service began when Cheryl was a little girl in Utah.

NSW: WHEN DID YOU GAIN THIS DESIRE TO SERVE? “I was taught to work hard at an early age. Although my parents did not attend church regularly, I was drawn to it. I had several wonderful examples at church that taught me to love service,” Hansen said, adding, “If you really follow the savior and his example, you devote your life to serving.” Her husband’s work with the Forest Service and the national Smokey the Bear campaign brought them to Washington D.C., where they raised their children. Hansen served as the president of the Forest Service Wives Organization, on PTA, as a pollster, in Boy Scouts and Brownies. As daughter Becky Erickson said, “Her life’s work may seem like a jack-ofall-trades approach rather than a master of one particular talent or skill. However, Mom remains constant on her desire to serving others.” “My first love has always been teaching. I wanted to instill good values in others,” said Hansen, who worked as a public school teacher’s assistant in Washington for 17 years. “During the summer I taught the profoundly disabled students. I had a strong desire to learn about them and help them,” she said. Hansen chose part-time work to be with her kids. “They were our responsibility, our molding. I think they turned out great,” she said, smiling.

DID YOU PURPOSEFULLY TRY TO INSTILL A LOVE OF SERVICE IN YOUR FAMILY? Hansen said she taught her children that “service builds humility. It builds character. It keeps you humble. We need more people with humility.” Erickson said, “What I witness my mom doing is providing the silent, unnoticed, not-heralded, unpopular, non-sexy service ... cleaning a refrigerator and/or bathroom when a family moves, tending sick children so a mother can regain strength, transporting families without money for gas, pulling weeds in a neighbor’s yard so they can list their home to sell, hauling cut logs off a neighbor’s property when a tree has fallen, and so on. In today’s world, this type of service is considered work and too many of us try our best to avoid work. Not Cheryl. Mom is never above a rubber glove, a pair of work pants, a dirty task, an opportunity to work and serve.” This legacy of service was passed on to the Hansens’ children, three of whom have served full-time, two-year church missions in the Philippines, Mexico and Arizona. Currently, three Hansen grandchildren are also serving two-year church missions — in Samoa, Japan and Finland.

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The Hansen family has additionally produced four Boy Scouts who attained the rank of Eagle. Even when the family is apart, Hansen said, “Service binds you together.” When her adult children organized a family cruise to Belize, her teenage granddaughters collected and assembled toiletry kits and church supplies with other local church youth to be given to people in Belize. “When you see a need and are able to fill it, it gives you satisfaction. It gives your life meaning and significance,” Hansen said.

AFTER YOUR CHILDREN WERE GROWN, WHAT DID YOU DO AS EMPTY NESTERS? “We always planned to serve a full-time, 18-month church mission,” she said. Their mission was self-funded, so they sold their home in Virginia at the height of the market in 2006, making enough to pay for their mission and a home in Georgia, where a majority of their children and grandchildren reside. Hansen felt it was a true blessing to be able to afford it all. From 2007-2009 the Hansens served in Samara, Russia, as church education system missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. “We loved the Russian people. We grew up learning Russia was the enemy. We get over there and find out the people are so loving. Because we were older, they looked out for us. It’s a beautiful culture with holidays and costumes. They love their families and their heritage. “The Church provided many humanitarian goods to Russian orphanages. Furniture for the schools and dormitories, equipment for gardening,” Hansen said, mentioning she also spearheaded a group that made 20 quilts for newborn babies in a home for unwed mothers, led an English Club where Russians came to practice speaking English once a week, taught a young-adult bible-study class with her husband and participated in community cleanup events.

DID LIFE SLOW DOWN AFTER MOVING TO GEORGIA? “No, from 2009-2011 we were asked to be assistant managers and then managers of our church’s regional food pantry in Tucker, Georgia.” This volunteer assignment required the couple to drive from Cumming to Tucker three times a week. “It was physically demanding. I got a lot stronger and gained endurance,” she said with a laugh. The purpose of the food pantry is to help sustain life until people can get back on track. “We saw people who were really struggling. We tried to give them hope and (help them) feel comfortable there.” Her reason for accepting the assignment? “We wanted to serve. We had periods of time when we needed help. We have good health and wanted to return what we had been given.” While serving at the regional storehouse, they also organized over 200 volunteers to send humanitarian food and goods to victims of tornadoes in neighboring states. “Our trucks were on the way before the storm hit hard,” she said “After our time at the storehouse, from 2011-2013, Cheryl helping at Welfar e Center & Tucker we were asked to be the Bishop's Storehouse, August 2 014. church service mission coordinators. We coordinate the volunteers at the storehouses, church buildings and keep records and do training,” she said. “People want to serve. People want to put meaning in their lives. They just need to know where to go.”

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2016? “At 71 and 74 years of age, we are making preparations to serve another full-time, 18-month-long international church mission. “This (service) is the way to find true joy in life. I don’t think I’ve done that much. It’s just what you do.” ■

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herith Reid is a dreamer in action. Visitors to her roadside store at the corner of Shiloh and Majors in Cumming can literally see her dreams coming true. The Creekside Corner Store, which Reid opened this past May, is a cozy gift shop and produce stand providing unique local gifts and produce. A place where people stop to shop and stay to visit, the store was the apex of a journey that had a heartbreaking start just two years earlier. In 2013, she and her first husband were living in East Cobb with their five children when tragedy struck. “My husband died of a massive heart attack in our home in front of our 7-year-old twins,” she said. The family’s world 18 | northsidewoman.com | september2015

and lifestyle was changed in an instant. Looking back, she says she is so proud of her children (Deja, 19, Jade, 17, Dru, 13, and 10-year-old twins Israel and Isa) and how they have dealt with their father’s death. The twins gave the family comfort by saying, “Daddy’s in heaven now.” Raising five kids and managing the family home single-handedly didn’t leave the widow much time to date or dream, but she missed interacting with people. While she wasn’t looking for a knight in shining armor, she found one in Stacey Reid of Cumming on Match.com. “We connected immediately and knew this was something special. I told my mom after our first date, I wanted to marry Stacey.” When she saw her soon-to-be second husband’s family home and property located at 7404 Majors Road,

she was immediately struck with the beauty and history of the place. The dreamer inside her was reawakened as she recalled always wanting to own a restaurant. “Stacey’s mother is a wonderful cook. She has some delicious recipes,” Reid said, adding her new husband’s synergy created a dream plan for the location that was known in the past as Pop’s Corner Market.

NSW: HOW DID THE CREEKSIDE CORNER STORE GET STARTED?

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situation that has been given to me and my family. I was raised in Stone Mountain and all of my kids were born at Northside Hospital. We love it here in Cumming and feel very welcome here.”

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My son is an aspiring photographer living out in Colorado. He photographs a lot of nature and his work inspires me. Peter Lik, a very famous photographer, is also an inspiration to me. Although he is far more accomplished than I am, I feel like our work and style is similar. unveiled their images in the Earth & Steel Photography Show at Sedgwick Gallery. In addition to traveling for work, this past year alone has seen Mirabella trekking off to London, Geneva and Dublin, taking over 1,500 photos along the way. He hopes to continue traveling the globe and pursuing his passion for photography.

Do you see yourself being a photographer forever?

Absolutely! It creates a great balance in my life.

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3. STAY HYDRATED Alcohol is typically a “starting player” at tailgates. Although it can lead to fun, it can also lead to dehydration. The night before, freeze water bottles that can serve as ice packs and, as they melt, cold water to drink before heading into the game. Consider spiking your water with fruit for a fresh touch.

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Here are some of my favorite fall trends that can be used in 2015:

FRINGE:

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FLOUNCE HEMS:

The designers are listening to the consumers who do not feel comfortable in pencil skirts. Frankly, I think they are bored with creating fashion around this staid wardrobe basic. Flounce hems are fun and playful, yet the designers have toned them down to be worn with coordinating tailored jackets for work. Look for them in suiting fabrics, tweeds and denim.

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MAN ON TOP:

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The BrushWork Society Summer Exhibition 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 12:30-6 p.m. Saturdays. The Roswell Cultural Arts Center is hosting its first-ever artist collective featuring the 13 Atlanta-based artists of The BrushWork Society, through Oct. 6. Free. 950 Forrest Street in Roswell, Georgia 30075. roswellgov.com

Roswell Farmers and Artisans Market 8 a.m. – noon. Each Saturday through Oct. 31. Browse a large selection of fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, mushrooms, breads, pastries, cheese, grass-fed meats, eggs, salads, drinks, jams, jellies, cookies, artisan bath products and more. A typical Saturday includes live music, miniworkshops, children’s programs and chef demonstrations. A bistro area allows shoppers to relax, eat and enjoy. 38 Hill St., Roswell (behind Roswell City Hall). 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 and/or sustainable foods and produce. Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road. To learn more or to sign up for the weekly newsletter, visit johnscreekga.gov Roswell’s Riverside Sounds Concert Series 7-9 p.m. Monty Montgomery will be the featured artist at this month’s free Roswell Sounds concert series hosted at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. Called one of the top reggae artists of all time by Billboard, Jamaican-born Montgomery has reached the British charts and toured across Europe. Riverside Sounds concerts are the first Saturday of the month from May through October. roswellgov.com Roswell Food Truck Weekends Noon to dusk, Every Saturday and Sunday. Some of Atlanta’s most popular food trucks serving up fun and deliciousness 1180 Canton St., Roswell. facebook.com/RoswellFTP

“Calendar Girls” in Roswell 8 p.m. Shows continue through Oct. 4. Georgia Ensemble Theatre’s new season opens with “Calendar Girls,” with a script by Tim Firth, who also co-wrote the movie. The fastest-selling play in British history, this heartfelt comedy revolves around nine women in a local women’s club who pose nude for an “alternative calendar” to raise funds for a local hospital. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest St., Roswell. get.org/2015-2016-season

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Frances Mooney & Fontanna Sunset at Cumming Playhouse

8 p.m. Frances Mooney & Fontanna Sunset received nominations for best American/bluegrass band in the 2013 and 2014 Georgia Music Awards. $15 tickets. Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming. playhousecumming.com

3rd Annual Grilling and Gridiron Tailgate Party 2 p.m. Join the tailgate party on the first day of SEC conference play as Southern football traditions combine in support of the Lionheart School. The fundraiser will take place in downtown Alpharetta and feature cooking competitions between many wellknown restaurants, community groups and families. A giant LED screen will broadcast the UGA vs. Vanderbilt game. Tasting tickets are $20 per person, kids under 12 taste for free. Old Roswell Street, Alpharetta. thelionheartschool.com The Duluth Fall Festival’s Concert 7-10 p.m. Duluth’s Summer Stage Concert season will wrap up with the Duluth Fall Festival’s presentation of Rupert’s Orchestra in concert in downtown Duluth. duluthga.net Community CPR Classes 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. Roswell’s Fire Department will host free community CPR classes for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card in CPR for their job. It’s ideal for schools and students, new parents, grandparents, babysitters and others interested in learning how to save a life. Each class is estimated to run 1.5 - 2 hours and is limited to 16 participants. Fire Station 7, 8025 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. Free. roswellgov.com Wild about Autrey Mill 7-10 p.m. This safari-themed fundraiser benefiting Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center will be a casual, fun evening at Autrey Mill’s Heritage Village with barbecue, music, silent auction, contests and games. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve, 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek. autreymill.org

Alive After Five in Roswell 5 – 9 p.m. Come to the best street party in metro Atlanta for live music, outside vendors and extended retail hours, face painting, free trolley and more. Held the third Thursday each month, April through October. Canton Street, downtown Roswell. aliveafterfiveroswell.com

94.9 The Bull’s Big Country Fan Jam 7 p.m. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. Featuring Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, Canaan Smith and Maddie & Tae. vzwamp.com Composting Class 9-10:30 a.m. The UGA Extension in Fulton County and the North Fulton Master Gardeners are conducting a series of free classes for homeowners. Learn how you can create your own compost in this combined classroom and outside session. City of Alpharetta Engineering/Public Works Department, 1790 Hembree Road, Alpharetta. Free nfmg.net Classics at the Crossing Car Show 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Southeastern Railway Museum is hosting a car beauty competition to be judged by guests. Trophies will be awarded. Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Highway, Duluth. southeasternrailwaymuseum.com European Market on Milton Avenue Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. A two-day European-style shopping experience unlike any other! The market is located under a big tent on Milton Avenue between Main Street and Roswell/Canton Road and features an eclectic mix of merchandise including art, handcrafted jewelry, vintage furnishings and décor, women and children’s fashion, garden whatnots and gourmet edibles. Admission and parking are free to the public. 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta. europeanmarketonmilton.weebly.com

Roswell Arts Festival 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20. The 49th annual Roswell Arts Festival draws artists and craftsmen from across the Southeast to Roswell’s Historic Town Square. The event features fine arts, original crafts, children’s activities, festive foods and performing arts. Free with shuttles running from City Hall to Town Square both days. roswellartsfestival.com

IronKids Alpharetta Youth Triathlon 7 a.m. Wills Park will once again host the largest youth triathlon in the country. The swim, bike and run competition with an emphasis on fitness and fun is for ages 6-15 in three divisions: junior (ages 6-8), intermediate (9-11) and senior (12-15). The race start and transition will take place at Wills Park pool and

parking lot at 1815 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta. awesomealpharetta.com

Food Truck Alley in Alpharetta 5 – 9 p.m. Feast on the street every Thursday evening on Old Roswell Street in Alpharetta featuring food trucks and live music. Stroll the streets, eat delicious food, listen to some great music. On Sept. 24, Cody Matlock, a 19-year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist, performs. awesomealpharetta.com

Food Truck Fridays at Riverside Park 5-9 p.m. What a great way to spend the last Friday of every month by relaxing with good food, family and friends. Bring your chairs, blankets and drinks. Music and picnic tables will be waiting at this awesome outdoor venue, which includes two playgrounds for the kids. Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. roswellgov.com Smithsonian’s Museum Day Live An annual event hosted by Smithsonian Magazine during which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket … for free. Roswell’s Southern Trilogy sites, Barrington Hall, Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation, are on the list (ticket grants admission to all three houses). To claim your free ticket, visit smithsonianmag.com/museumday/ Power of Pink Casino Night 6 p.m. This fundraising event presented by North Fulton Hospital and benefitting Susan G. Komen’s Atlanta affiliate will include a seated dinner, dancing and casino tables and raffle prizes. Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta on Windward Parkway. Tickets are available at komenatlanta.org

Restless in Resthaven Cemetery Tours 5-6 p.m.; 6:30-7:30 p.m. and 8-9 p.m. Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Alpharetta and Resthaven Cemetery. Costumed characters from Alpharetta’s past will stroll along Milton Avenue and “rise” from their gravesites at Resthaven Cemetery. Live music and a soundtrack enhance the 60-minute experience. The interactive tours will begin at Smokejack BBQ, 29 S. Main Street, and continue through downtown Alpharetta to the cemetery. awesomealpharetta.com

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 7 p.m. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park. Join Music Director Robert Spano as he leads the orchestra in a program of American classics. vzwamp.com

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