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Devon McKenna

EDITOR

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS Deanna Erwin loves Scooter's Coffee so much she made a career out of her passion.

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SHE GIVES BACK After emerging from her own financial setback, Suellen Daniels founded Meals By Grace to provide a safety net for struggling families in Forsyth County.

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GOOD EATS The Big Ketch lands on Canton Street’s restaurant row in Roswell, promising diners a menu filled with fresh seafood selections in a casual “beachside” atmosphere.

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HER STYLE Update your spring look by adding the 2016 “colors of the year” to your wardrobe. Find ways to incorporate rose quartz and serenity into your fashion statement.

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GOOD BOOKS Browse through our list of top “spring reads,” perfect to pack in your bag during your Spring Break getaway.

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Local author, Nicole Castroman, finds literary success with “Blackhearts,” a romance novel which reimagines the love story of Blackbeard the pirate and the girl who stole his heart. Read more on page 6.

{ 22 } GIRL POWER

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NORTHSIDE MAN Kevin Moore is a true “Marathon Man” having recently joined the exclusive group of runners who have competed – and completed – marathons in all 50 states.

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BY KATHY DES JARDINS CIOFFI

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emperatures were falling the evening of Feb. 9, freezing rain was forecast and after-school activities had been canceled across the region. It wasn’t exactly a dark and stormy night, but it was close.

Still, Nicole Castroman was having the first book signing for her debut novel and, despite the weather, friends, neighbors and fans poured into the Barnes & Noble at the Collection at Forsyth.

Castroman watched them arrive from behind stacks of her first book, “Blackhearts,” a young adult novel with a ship in a bottle on the black dust jacket and a famous pirate cast as a young swashbuckler between the hardback covers.

Among the early arrivals was Tattyanna Acosta-Gill, a Riverwatch Middle School eighth-grader who jumped at the chance to be the very first fan to have her book signed by the author. A member of the store’s teen book club, Tattyanna had bought “Blackhearts” Saturday night and, three nights later, had handily dispatched all 384 pages. Her enthusiasm seemed an equal match for Amazon’s engaging blurb: “In this stunningly creative debut, Nicole Castroman reimagines the origins of history’s most infamous pirate – Blackbeard – and tells the story of the girl who captured his heart and ultimately set him on his path of destruction.”

“It was surreal to sign my name in my own book,” Castroman said later. “I can’t even describe it. A dream come true!” She would add her signature and the occasional personalized note to over 50 copies that night. Then, a week later, she did it all over again at another packed house in Salt Lake City, where she grew up and earned her bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University.

More readings and signings followed in Decatur

and Athens in late February, and Castroman seemed determined to savor every second. After all, success had been a long time coming. Her struggle would eventually involve two literary agents, several manuscripts and six years of capitalizing on everything she would learned about rejection and, in the process, her craft.

“During that time, I found a critique partner, someone who wasn’t afraid to tell me if something wasn’t working,” said Castroman, a Forsyth resident for nearly 12 years.

Finally, in April 2014, her agent updated her on “Blackhearts,” which had already been rejected by 28 editors despite a strong crossover appeal to adults with its rollicking romance between Anne Barrett and Edward “Teach” Drummond, later known as Blackbeard. One of those 28 editors had changed publishing houses and wondered if the manuscript was still available.

It was. Soon, it had been sold to Simon & Shuster, one of the largest English-language publishers in the world.

Castroman was pulling into a Kohl’s parking lot when she got the news and was so overcome at the thought of all her work finally coming to fruition that she had to pull over.

As she said, “ ‘Blackhearts’ is the story of my heart, the one that flowed from my fingertips when I wrote it. And after all this time, it finally found a home.” Years of writing, rejection and persevering had paid off.

“That’s what I love the most about this whole experience,” she said. “My children saw the importance of hard work and persistence. They learned that, no matter how challenging things might seem, you just can’t give up.” The night of their mother’s first book signing, Sophia, 16, and 12-year-old Anthony looked on proudly alongside their father, Miguel, whom Castroman met in college

“My family was always so supportive of me, including my husband. He told me I should pursue my dream...

And so I did.”

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First-time novelist relishes sweet success with young Blackbeard Romance

Nicole Castroman

during a work-abroad program in Germany.

“My family was always so supportive of me, including my husband. He told me I should pursue my dream.

“And so I did.”

Months after the Simon & Shuster sale, Castroman received a mock-up of the cover, which triggered tears of joy. As she explained, authors don›t have control over cover artwork, as that is left to sales and marketing teams.

“But I couldn›t have come up with a more fitting one,” she said. “It›s stunning. Minimalistic, beautiful and so emblematic of the story, of Anne and Teach›s struggle for freedom.”

Castroman is often asked how she came to write that particular story. Where did she get the idea to spin a yarn about a young Blackbeard before he became a pirate?

“Trivial facts, random dates and important battles are fascinating to me,” she explained. “So when my family decided to take a trip to Charleston, South Carolina, in August 2012, I did what I always do: study the history of

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the place. I discovered that Blackbeard actually blockaded the port city of Charleston and held it hostage in May 1718. His only demand was medication.

He could read and write, which meant he came from a wealthy background. At the time, the rich were the only ones who could afford an education. All of these discoveries got me thinking. What kind of person would leave his life and home behind to lead such a harsh existence?”

Her imagination took over and, three months later, she had penned “Blackhearts,” which she spent another three weeks revising. She sent out her first query letters for literary representation the week before Thanksgiving 2012 and, about two months later, signed with her new agent, who was clearly captivated by Castroman’s tale about young love on the high seas.

“People have always had a fascination with pirates because pirates embraced freedom, riches and unchartered territories,” Castroman said. “Blackbeard was one of the most notorious pirates to sail the seas. He himself built up his ferocious persona by attaching burning ropes of hemp to his hat. He was taller than most men at the time and wore his hair and beard long. With the smoke surrounding him from the burning ropes, it gave him a demonic appearance. Most people capitulated to his demands without putting up much of a fight.”

At this point, visions of Johnny

Depp’s Jack Sparrow may be dancing in your head, but it’s an association the author doesn’t encourage. “Some people might think ‘Blackhearts’ will be like ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ but it’s not,” she said. “There wouldn’t have been much character development if I’d simply written a story about a young man on a ship and have him ‘act like a pirate.’ That would have been too easy.”

As she said, “Blackhearts” is more like a BBC period piece, similar to the British TV drama, “Poldark,” which debuted in 2015, three years after she’d written her book. “Blackhearts” is definitely a romance, she said, “and it’s Anne’s story as much as Teach’s. It’s been fun to see people’s reactions to my characters so far.

I hope more people will fall in love with them as much as I have.

“I wanted to write characters that would stay with people even after they turned the last page, and I hope I accomplished that.”

Careful readers who think Castroman might be hinting at a possible sequel could be onto something. Though she said she still has more stories in her head that she wants to write, she admits she’s waiting for the green light to pen another “Blackhearts” story.

As she said, “Blackbeard didn›t become a pirate overnight.”

For more information about the author and her book, go to nicolecastroman.com. ■

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▼ INTERVIEW, Continued from Page 8

Tattyanna Acosta-Gill, a Riverwatch Middle School eighth-grader, was the first fan to have her copy of “Blackhearts” signed by the author.

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“I have always had a love of coffee and the flavor and art to making it,” she said.

She and her husband, Jon, raised their family in Omaha, Nebraska, where they had the opportunity to watch one of the newest coffee franchises, Scooter’s Coffee, “grow up.”

Starting in 1998, the kiosk model Scooter’s was following grew rapidly, providing another coffee option for customers in the Midwest market. Over the years, Erwin said, she and her husband watched this business model form into something very special, and they knew they could recreate that same magic in Georgia. As Erwin said, the chain “has amazing potential in an amazing industry.”

The couple opened the first Scooter’s franchise in Georgia in November 2015. It is located in Roswell at 550 West Crossville Road and features Scooter’s new, modern interior design, free Wi-Fi, USB charging stations, a large group meeting room, a convenient drive-thru window and, of course, a full menu of world-class coffee and espresso drinks as well as handcrafted pastries.

“I get to work with amazing people every day,” Erwin said. “Leading, teaching and growing a business with my husband, which are all things I love. This opportunity also presents a lifetime revenue stream beyond my years of working the business, as well.”

As an entrepreneur, Erwin said she has faced such challenges as “becoming a successful business owner, working smart, placing one’s self around successful people, having a tremendous amount of faith, and working hard.” However, she wasn’t kept down by any struggles she faced.

She also enjoys employing millennials and seeing them grow in their business knowledge as they engage customers in their day-to-day routines. Satisfaction comes in smiles, Erwin said.

“Growth in our staff makes me smile. A great experience from our customers’ smiles makes an amazing day for me,” she said. “Also, helping people in our community is a big part of my heart. I love being a part of making a difference in our city as we work together to provide opportunities for us all to succeed in life.”

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WHAT’S THE SMILEY STICKER ABOUT? In 1998, Co-founder Linda Eckles bought happy face stickers and placed them on every drink she sold. It was her way to say, “Have an amazing day!” Customers loved the added touch so much they often commented on how it made their day a little more special.

▼ WOMEN IN BUSINESS, Continued from Page 10 willing to work hard, have a drive to succeed, be willing to surround themselves with successful people and develop good values and morals, she said.

“You need to know you do not know it all,” Erwin said. “Be willing to learn every day from others. I learn so much from listening.”

She also advises a certain amount of flexibility when planning future careers.

“For many of the millennials that are pursing degrees and advancing themselves in their place of employment, their ultimate position may not or has not been created yet,” Erwin said.

“The opportunities are truly limitless. I say, ‘Dream, dream big.’ Work hard and make each day an amazing day of purpose.”

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she gives back

An answer in a prayer Meals by Grace began with question of purpose

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In 2011 Suellen Daniels began Meals by Grace in her own kitchen

It is our dream to have a place where you can’t tell the difference between those helping and those being helped.”

Daniels and volunteers preparing meals in the Grace Church kitchen in 2012

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he safety net that unfolded under Suellen Daniels during a period of adversity opened her eyes to the quiet needs within her own community, and the determination to do something about it.

From that time of crisis, she and her husband, Steve, began Meals by Grace, which has provided thousands of meals each year for families and schoolchildren in Forsyth County.

The year was 2009 and the Daniels – like many others during the recession – were blindsided by economic reversal. As friends and family stepped up to support the couple until they got back on their feet, a desire to do the same for others some day began stirring in Daniels’ heart.

“In a moment, it was all gone,” said Daniels, who along with her husband worked seven part-time jobs to bring in money. “[But] we had a mish-mash of folks helping us here and there, from gas money to providing groceries. They were our safety net.”

What she learned during her own difficulties is people really want to help others, but they need to know who to help, and how to help. With no background in volunteer services, but a desire to do something, a small idea with huge impact was beginning to take hold.

A year later, in the fall of 2010, Daniels volunteered for a service day at her church, Grace Chapel Church of Christ in Cumming, where warm clothes, blankets and food were being distributed. The church had reached out to more than 50 families, but Daniels was dismayed when fewer than half that number showed up.

“I remember feeling angry at the end of the day because so many families didn’t show up to get their food,” said Daniels, who questioned the need for the items – until, a few weeks later, when she learned the reason more families hadn’t responded.

A volunteer coordinator came to thank the church for their outreach, and explained the low turnout was not because of lack of need, but lack of transportation.

“That never occurred to me. Even as hard as things had been for Steve and me, we had always managed to keep both our old cars running,” said Daniels.

She was further surprised to learn that in outwardly affluent Forsyth County—which ranked among the top 10 wealthiest counties in the country—more than 44,000 children and families went to bed hungry every night.

The volunteer said the need for food crossed all lines, from the very young to the elderly, from singles to whole families.

“The numbers were overwhelming,” said Daniels, who has lived in Forsyth County since 1988. “Children going to bed hungry? In my mind I could see our pantry at home, still with plenty of food in it. Family, friends and the community had been sharing with us, helping to take care of us.”

She grabbed her husband’s knees to get his attention and whispered fiercely, “Not on my watch! We’re going to feed those kids!”

Meals by Grace was created in that moment, and Daniels, the mother of three grown children with no experience in outreach and ministry, simply followed the path that lay in front of her.

“I just knew this was God’s purpose for me – caring for these families,” she said. “We thought Meals by Grace was the full picture on the puzzle box … little did we know that Meals by Grace was just one small piece of a much larger picture.”

By her side was Steve, her husband of nearly 40 years, whose quiet observance and thoughtful wisdom were the perfect counterpart to her “vocal, creative, rush ahead and let’s do it” personality. “[Steve supported my idea] from the get-go,” said Daniels, a native of West Virginia. “And as a shepherd in the church with all his training, he was especially well

suited to helping me organize the structure.”

Through a school social worker, the couple was given the name of a family of three – the first family served by Meals by Grace. The next week, three more families were added, bringing the total to almost 20 people. The next week brought even more families, and Daniels knew she and Steve needed help.

“We began inviting folks over on Sunday afternoon to help, and within six months we’d moved out of our home kitchen and were using the church’s kitchen,” she said.

“We started to get more donations, more families, more volunteers and the need became apparent that we needed more structure.”

She used her skills as a professional organizer and bookkeeper to streamline the business, establishing Meals

by Grace as a nonprofit so it could run independently. The program now operates as The Bridge, with three separate food support programs under the umbrella.

The home-delivery program focuses on delivering food to the homes of children and their families through direct referral of school social workers. The client-choice pantry focuses on those who have transportation but just can’t get the income to stretch far enough to cover everything. And the third program is a mobile pantry dedicated to serving the Head Start (low-income, government-subsidized preschool) families.

In all, Daniels said Meals by Grace serves about 145 families each month.

Last year nearly 33,500 individuals were served, with the program distributing 141,588 pounds of food. To meet those needs, Meals by Grace relies on a network of donations as well as individual and group volunteers who help for the day, for the project, or for the long run.

“You’d be amazed how much you can accomplish with that many loving hearts all focused on feeding hungry children,” said Daniels.

The program has also expanded beyond just providing food, to providing life skills and jobs skills training.

“We want The Bridge to be a place to receive help, but also a place where they can get back on their feet, give back themselves and feel purpose and pride in their abilities again,” said Daniels.

“It is our dream to have a place where you can’t tell the difference between those helping and those being helped.”

To that end, Daniels outlines the big plans ahead for The Bridge and Meals by Grace. She notes the organization has made an offer on property in the area to serve as the “forever home,” and possibly grow beyond Forsyth County.

Currently, donated items are stored in various locations throughout the county, but one facility will increase efficiency by leaps and bounds.

“With our growth and all our future plans we’ve got to get down to the business of helping more families and moving products around less!” said Daniels, laughing.

The focus on life skills will also be a primary component of the program, relating to the Bible proverb of teaching a man to fish, as opposed to giving him a fish.

“We noticed that as we removed the food insecurity from the family, other needs would surface; like a serious absence of basic life skills, and either nonexistent or sorely out-of-date work/job skills,” she said.

Meals by Grace will always be the food support division of The Bridge, but plans are to create family care options to help with missing life skills, leading to a workskills development program.

Looking back on the six years since Meals by Grace was conceived, Daniels downplays her role in its success, noting it started with a simple prayer of “What is my purpose?” “[Meals by Grace] came from ‘within’ as the answer to that prayer,” she says. “It’s not rocket science, it’s truly just community caring for community. All I did was put structure around the process in a way to allow folks with super big, loving hearts to know how to help.”

For more information on The Bridge and Meals by Grace, and how to donate or volunteer, visit the website at www.mealsbygrace.org. ■

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Rose Quartz&Serenity

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o update your look to reflect the latest trends in 2016, incorporate the hottest colors into your current wardrobe. This year the “hot” colors are rose quartz and serenity, respectively light pink and light blue. Lest you think these colors are just for the ladies, these colors are meant for men, too.

Each year, Pantone, a company well known in the printing industry, declares a particular color the “color of the year.” This year, for the first time, two shades – rose quartz and serenity – were unveiled. According to the Pantone website, rose quartz is a “persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure.

Serenity is weightless and airy, like the expanse of the blue sky above us, bringing feelings of respite and relaxation even in turbulent times.”

Rose quartz can easily be incorporated into your current wardrobe because it combines well with so many other colors. Many shades of purple, green and brown are lightened up and given new life when paired with this flattering shade.

Serenity is a light blue that is found on many spring accessories such as handbags and lacedup pumps. Pair with marsala (last year’s color of the year), cool brown, light sage or drab olive.

Late-winter coats in serenity can be paired with charcoal gray, black, camel, navy or winter-white ensembles.

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If you don’t think these colors look good next to your face, consider updating your wardrobe by adding accessories in the color of year. Rose quartz and serenity handbags, shoes, jewelry, belts and skirts, trousers or jeans. When shopping for new spring wardrobe items, look for patterns that incorporate one or both of these soft, subtle and relaxing colors.

Tip for men: Freshen up your “corporate” uniform with a new light blue shirt for spring.

Toss any shirts that are stained or fraying around the collar and cuffs. Not sure you want to wear a solid soft pink dress shirt? Look for dress shirts with small, subtle patterns that incorporate rose quartz and serenity. Finish the look by adding a solid tie in one of this year’s colors. Feeling bold? Pair your new patterned shirt with a

patterned tie that uses the same colors. Make sure the pattern on the tie is a larger pattern than the pattern on the shirt. Use my five-to-one ratio to perfect this look. If your industry allows, dress socks that incorporate this year’s new colors are also a fun way to update your look.

Still unsure how to incorporate the latest colors into your wardrobe? I would be happy to help you update your wardrobe and help you look your personal best in 2016. ■ As a personal wardrobe consultant and owner of Alpharetta-based Fashion With Flair, Lori Wynne helps people look their best.

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he latest establishment to land on Roswell’s revered restaurant row may have Buckhead roots, but its feet are planted firmly on an oceanside beach.

The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill opened on Canton Street in October, bringing with it the vibe of a seaside town, offering fresh, casual seafood with enough gourmet touches to elevate its menu for the discriminate diner.

“Who doesn’t love a day at the beach? That’s the spirit behind The Big Ketch Saltwater Grill,” said Jill List, director of marketing for the restaurant. “We took inspiration from Rosemary Beach, added a touch of East Hampton and a dash of Nantucket.”

The menu ranges from the standards -- lobster bisque, fish and chips and scallops-- to the adventurous (basil-Blue Moon mussels and clams swimming in a beer-infused broth, eggs rolls stuffed with cabbage and lobster), to the truly inspired (Mediterranean quinoa bowl with cucumbers, feta, Kalamata olives and a lemon vinaigrette).

At a recent lunch at The Big Ketch, the Bowl of Brussels was a standout – even for those who normally turn their nose up at the lowly sprout. But Executive Chef Derek Dollar has taken Brussel sprouts to new heights, roasting them with cilantro, rice noodles, julienne carrots, teriyaki and crushed macadamia nuts. It’s a promise you will never look at Brussel sprouts in the same way.

List also recommended the restaurant’s “signature dishes,” which include Creole shrimp & grits, island grouper, jumbo lump crab cakes and spicy cioppino bowl – which have emerged as customer favorites.

The Big Ketch in Roswell is the sister restaurant to the original location in Buckhead, but the concept has been tailored to the “palate” of the North Fulton community, said List, with new favorites and tweaks to old standbys on the menu.

Opening on Canton Street in Roswell brings with it high expectations, and List said The Big Ketch is quickly finding its niche.

“We wanted to tailor the menu to fit the neighborhood’s palate. There are some great chef-driven restaurants on Canton Street already…and we were excited to join this dining destination,” said List. “We certainly hope that The Big Ketch has exceeded the community’s expectations!”

The Big Ketch is part of the Southern Proper Hospitality Group which also includes Milton’s Cuisine in the city of Milton. Chef Dollar is also the chef at Milton’s, but List said the menu offerings at both restaurants are very different, but share the chef’s unique style.

“The concepts [at The Big Ketch and Milton’s] are completely different entities,” said List.

“Chef Derek is very talented and he brings his plating style and inventive daily features to both of these restaurants.” ■

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aster is early this year – the last Sunday in March – which means spring break is right around the corner and it’s time to stock up on a stack of page-turners to pack. With the help of bookworm friends near and far, we’re highlighting a mix of recommendations sure to tempt any traveler, from best-sellers to mysteries, thrillers, romances and even a Pulitzer Prize winner or two.

“My idea of beach reading is chick lit and/or legal suspense,” said Johns Creek resident Robyn Kanner. “So anything by Elin Hilderbrand (her Nantucket settings put you in the mood). Kristen Hannah is good, too.” Kanner just read “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty, which she

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Readers’ guide to called fun with good characters. For those who enjoy digging their toes into sand while delving into a bit of suspense, she recommends anything new and thrilling by Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben or Steve Martini.

Santa Barbara, California, resident Denise Cutbirth doesn’t have to go far to get in some seaside reading – it’s a regular event for her. Cutbirth, who prefers strolling along Santa Barbara’s beautiful coastline while listening to books— “I haven’t bought a ‘paper’ book in years!” —recommends “All the Light We Cannot See.” She describes the Anthony Doerr novel as “historical fiction, blind girl in France during World War II, Pulitzer winner, unique perspectives, vivid images, still on the New York Times Best Sellers List.” Other suggestions include “Circling the Sun,” by Paula McLain, “The Kitchen House,” by Kathleen Grissom, John Grisham’s “Rogue Lawyer,” and another Pulitzer winner, Jennifer Egan’s “A Visit from the Goon Squad.”

“The Einstein Prophecy was fun,” said Texan Lynn Easley-Eyre, who most recently enjoyed the Rockport, Texas, beach. The Robert Masello thriller is “like ‘Indiana Jones,’ ‘Angels and Demons’ and ‘The Museum Men’ got together and forged a fourth novel,” said EasleyEyre. “It’s a short read, so perfect for the beach. It has suspense, supernatural demons and intrigue all framed around Princeton University in 1944 when Albert Einstein joined the school as a professor. I particularly enjoyed the

affectionate mini-profile of Einstein within the novel.”

When Johns Creek resident Rosemary Shiman heads to the shore, she prefers Gulf beaches, like Watercolor, or South Carolina’s Isle of Palms. And, chances are, she’ll have a riveting read in tow, like “Dark Places,” the second novel by Gillian Flynn, whose best-selling “Gone Girl” was adapted into psychological thriller starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. Shiman called “Dark Places” a “good thriller! Chapters alternate between past and present, from the point of view of different characters, revealing the mystery as the past illuminates the present.

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Beach time is just part of the job for American Airlines flight attendant Judy Gilbert-Blanchard, whose current routes include frequent departures to Hawaii, where she’s “always” on the beach in Maui, Kauai and Honolulu. And she goes prepared, too. Fresh back from a used book store, Gilbert-Blanchard’s newest recommendations include Linda Howard’s romance/ suspense novels – “Kill and Tell,” “All the Queen’s Men” and “Kiss Me While I Sleep.” For vacationers yearning to read about more far-flung locales, she suggested Barcelona-based “The Shadow of the Wind,” by Spanish

spring break books writer Carlos Ruiz Zafon, and “Cutting for Stone,” a first novel set in the homeland of Ethiopian-born medical doctor and author Abraham Verghese.

If fictional locales just across the pond are more your cup of tea, Anne Thebeau favors the Cotswold mystery series by Rebecca Tope, a British crime novelist and journalist. “The protagonist is a young widow who takes on house-sitting jobs in various Cotswold villages,” said Thebeau, of Sebastopol, California. “Contemporary feel in an historic English setting — a good beach read for an Anglophile.”

For sojourners seeking quick, quality reads, Yvonne Irby praised Elizabeth Strout’s “My Name is Lucy Barton.” Irby is an avid reader, both at home in Reno, Nevada, well as at her Lundy Canyon retreat in the Sierra Nevadas. And this 208-page effort by the author of Pulitzer-winning “Olive Kitteridge” prompted a first for Irby: Using the bookmark feature on her Kindle app. “It’s very short,” she said, “so I want to savor it.”

Louisianan Sidney Williams, author of “Midnight Eyes” and other novels, currently lives and writes in Orlando, Florida, which means, as he joked, he occasionally heads to Cocoa Beach “to look for Major Nelson’s house.” Whether your sandy pursuits are similarly tied to sitcoms or, instead of dreaming of Jeannie, you just want some down time with a good book, Williams recommends “The Night Sister,” by Jennifer McMahon. It’s “a rich and seductive page-turner with secrets from the past reverberating through the world of contemporary characters whose lives have been deeply affected by their ties to an old Vermont hotel. Parallel storylines and historic missives to Alfred Hitchcock from a starry-eyed teen help weave this chilling tale. It’s one of childhood innocence lost and the unrelenting echoes of the past,” Williams said. “The novel is mystery, gothic and even more as the pages turn and the reader is drawn into McMahon’s world.”

When Alpharetta resident Donna Michael heads to the beach, chances are she’s bound for Emerald Isle, North Carolina, where her family has vacationed for 29 years.

And it’s a good bet she’ll bring along plenty to read. “I read many different genres, but mostly fiction,” Michael

said. “Real life is stressful enough so I don’t gravitate toward nonfiction very often. Local author Karen White has a new book, set in South Carolina, ‘The Sound of Glass,’ excellent! And two of her earlier books, ‘The Color of Light’ and ‘Learning to Breathe,’ are two of my favorites. I read all of Karen’s books.

“For fans of Janet Evanovich and her yearly Stephanie Plum series, her new series written with Lee Goldberg is mystery/romance and a lot of adventure,” Michael said.

“Start with ‘The Heist,’ the first in the series, and once you get to know Fox and O’Hare, you will want to read the next few books.” She also called Georgia author Carolyn Dingman’s “Cancel the Wedding,” set on a Georgia lake, a “must read.”

“And lastly, for John Grisham fans, ‘Gray Mountain’ is full twists and turns only Grisham can write.” ■

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rowing up with a mother who was a former Miss North Carolina, one could assume Sabrina Elson would be competing in pageants before she could

walk.

But for the sophomore at Johns Creek High School, her active school, home and church life left little time for the pageant world – until just recently. In sixth grade she attended the 75th anniversary of the Miss North Carolina pageant where her mother was among the honored guests, and her interest was sparked.

Three years later, in the summer of 2015, she entered her first pageant– and was crowned Miss Atlanta’s Outstanding Teen. The teen pageant is part of the greater Miss Georgia and Miss America Scholarship program, and emphasizes scholarship and community service.

“It was my first pageant EVER, so I had no previous experience competing, but

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I am so glad I did,” said Sabrina, who is now preparing for the Miss Georgia Outstanding Teen pageant in June.

As the titleholder for Miss Atlanta’s Outstanding Teen, Sabrina now juggles a busy schedule of personal appearances on top of maintaining straight A’s at school and participating in a number of extracurricular activities.

“I take a lot of pride in my academics and education has always come first for me, so school proceeds on schedule without any breaks,” said Sabrina.

She is involved in the theater and music program at Johns Creek High School (recently appearing in the school’s version of “The Addams Family”), is in the school’s chamber chorus, a member of the thespian society, and was selected to Georgia’s All-State Chorus. Outside of school, she is a small group leader at North Point Church for kindergarteners.

Sabrina sees pageants as a stepping stone to her life goals, similar to the path her mother, Karen Elson, traveled when she was crowned Miss North Carolina 1986. The state title came with a scholarship that allowed her to complete graduate school.

“I was able to return to Duke University and finish my MBA at the Fuqua School of Business. That degree in turn launched my career in marketing, eventually bringing me here to Atlanta working for both NSI and MCI/ Worldcom,” said Karen.

When her daughter expressed an interest in pageants, Karen encouraged her, but also provided the realistic side of pageant life.

“It told her there is a lot more to the title

than just wearing the crown, and if she won, it would mean less time for certain school activities like the fall play,” said Karen. “It [also] means dedicating hours of time, energy and travel to promote specific charitable causes and community events, all while wearing high heels, a smile and with a true heart for service.”

Sabrina took on the challenge, and the additional responsibilities on top of a busy schedule, and is focused on life beyond high school.

“Unlike most people my age, I have a pretty clear vision of what I hope my future will be,” she says. “I plan on studying international business at a university (hopefully Duke!) to help me achieve my goal of leading the international operations of a major corporation.”

But she also plans to continue competing in pageants in college, noting the skills she is acquiring as a titleholder are helping her.

“Becoming Miss Atlanta’s Outstanding Teen has helped me gain self-confidence and poise in any situation,” she explains. “Participating in both corporate and charitable events has helped me learn to think on my feet and convey my opinions in a concise manner. “ Her “platform” during this year is a focus on supporting arts in education, and encouraging school systems to restore funding cuts to art and music. This focus is especially important to Karen, since she has seen the value the music program has provided to her daughter.

“As a talented singer and musical theater devotee, the thought of a future in which schools don’t offer music, art or theater alongside math and foreign language is devastating,” said Karen. “Serving as Miss Atlanta’s Outstanding Teen gives Sabrina a chance to remind the community how important music and art education is to every child and how vital it is to keep these programs in our local schools.” ■

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evin Moore is the ultimate “marathon man,” having recently joined the 50 States Marathon Club – an exclusive group of runners who have participated in marathons in all 50 states. Currently, the membership is just under 4,000 runners nationwide.

While it seems a sizeable number, to put it into perspective, nearly 24,000 people participated in the Boston Marathon in 2015.

A resident of Alpharetta since the early 1980s, Moore has run a total of 67 marathons since his first 26.2-mile run in 1988 in the Atlanta Marathon. With his goal of running in all 50 states now attained, Moore has no plans to hang up his running shoes. His current schedule includes marathons in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on March 13, followed by events

in Raleigh, North Carolina, in April and Pittsburgh in May. Also on the horizon are more half marathons, culminating in a 50mile race later in the year.

“I am fairly slow these days but I really love the running community and I do not see me stopping by choice anytime soon,” said Moore.

What brought you to N. Fulton?

Ohio is a nice place to be from, but in the late ’70s, early ’80s it was not exactly a hotbed for opportunity (let alone the dreadful winters) and my wife and I found Atlanta as the place to be. When we moved here in 1982, we found the North Fulton area growing, with lots of opportunity for potential, and even today it is still growing. I opened my private practice in Alpharetta in 1992.

How did running became a part of your life?

In high school I ran cross country and also played baseball until I found myself interested in being part of the track team since running was going to be my lifelong activity. I ran for fun here and

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What started it all – your first marathon?

Kevin Moore and son Alex, after completing the Hawaii Marathon in September 2015 – which marked his 50th state marathon.

My first 26.2 mile run was the Atlanta Marathon in 1988. But my true marathon ventures did not start until 2002 when I discovered an organization called Team In Training, which raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. My father was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and passed away in 1978, so in TNT I found an organization that would allow me not only to run but to also raise funds to help others.

I completed the Chicago Marathon in 2002, then signed up for another TNT event in California at Big Sur. Big Sur is the most beautiful course I have completed. After completing 10 events with TNT, I realized I had completed a marathon in 10 states, and decided then to see the country and go for a marathon in every state.

What are your most memorable marathons? Do you have a favorite?

If I had to pick a favorite I would have to do it in categories. I ran a back-to-back (Saturday and Sunday) with my buddy Bob in Nebraska and South Dakota that was interesting with only 50 people in each event and some rattlesnakes to contend with in the sand hills of Nebraska!

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Is running an obsession or passion?

Running to me is fun. I like to say I run for a “good time” and not for “good times.”

Years ago I did care about my times, but not so much anymore as I prefer to just keep moving. Some folks can be obsessed with it, but if I were obsessed I would not enjoy it.

What advice would you give to the new runner?

Running is part of what I do. For pretty much the past 40 years it has become as much of a lifestyle as it is just part of my day. Anyone can do it! While it does not have to be running, it can be just movement such as riding, walking, walk/ run, swim and I encourage everyone to just move! Ten minutes out, 10 minutes back.

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Natural light is obtained from natural sources and is likely a given without adding windows or glass doors. Candlelight and firelight, once our only light options, should still be used to enhance light while providing a cozy and welcoming environment. This is especially true in the evening or on overcast days. Though this can be quite romantic we are blessed to have more efficient light sources today.

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1. Rethink filing status to boost your refund One of the first decisions you make when completing your tax return – your filing status – can affect your refund’s size, especially if you’re married. While most married couples file jointly – 96 percent did in 2009 – a joint return is not always the most beneficial way to boost your refund.

The married-filing-separately status requires more effort, but the time you invest offers tax savings under the right circumstances. Calculating your taxes both ways will point you in the higher refund direction. However, choosing to file separate returns has drawbacks, such as losing credits available to joint filers, that you must weigh to maximize your refund potential.

Tax reductions from claiming dependents can cut a single parent’s tax bill when he or she files as head of household. You need to have one or more children who lived with you for more than six months, and paid more than 50 percent of the cost of keeping a home. Those costs include mortgage and rent, utilities, homeowners or renters insurance, repairs and food.

Single taxpayers who care for a parent may also qualify for the more advantageous head-of-household status if they paid more than half of the cost of maintaining that parent’s residence for the whole year.

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percentage of adjusted gross income for miscellaneous deductions.

Moving for a new job 50 miles or more away can boost your tax refund because you can deduct moving, storage and travel expenses related to your relocation. You have to work full time at the new job for at least 39 weeks the first year; however, you can take the deduction in the year you move if you expect to meet this time test within the following tax year. You don’t have to itemize to get this tax break to lower your adjusted gross income.

Charitable deductions can help your refund cause, too. Record keeping lets you add up the dollars spent doing charity work in addition to claiming the market value of any clothing or household items you donate. When you bake for a fundraiser, the cost of your ingredients can be deducted, but not the value of the time you spent baking.

3. Maximize your IRA contributions You have until April 15 to open a traditional individual retirement account for the previous tax year. That gives you the flexibility of claiming the credit on your return, filing early and using your refund to open the account.

Traditional IRA contributions reduce your taxable income.

You can take advantage of the maximum contribution and, if you’re at least 50 years old, the catch-up provision to add to your IRA. If you contributed to a Roth IRA, you may be able to claim the retirement savings contribution credit that also lowers taxable income and results in a larger refund check.

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Schedule health-related treatments and exams in the last quarter of the year to boost your medical expense deduction potential.

Paying property taxes by New Year’s Eve could make the difference between itemizing and taking the standard deduction and, thus, a bigger refund.

If you’re self-employed, you can pay your fourthquarter state estimated taxes in December rather than in January when they’re normally due to increase your itemizing potential.

5. Become credit savvy and refund happy Credits work better than deductions as refund boosters.

For each credit dollar, your taxes go down a dollar.

Yet, 20 percent of eligible Americans don’t claim the earned income tax credit. If you’re working and meet the guidelines, you may be eligible for EITC even if you’re single with no children. If you have kids, the child-care credit may help you.

For those with children in college, credits related to higher education expenses, such as the American opportunity tax credit, could provide tax relief. The total credit is $2,500 and applies only to the first four years of undergraduate higher-education expenses. If you’re in grad school or beyond, you may be eligible for the lifetime learning credit.

Credits for home improvements that save energy keep more money in your wallet throughout the year and at tax time. For example, an investment in an alternative energy heating system for your home could let you claim 30 percent of the cost through 2016.

Tax laws change frequently, and credits come and go, so staying informed can be financially rewarding. ■ Source: Turbotax.com

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Vaccination Guidelines for Dogs

BY DONNA G. ADAMS, D.V.M.

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accine recommendations for your dog have changed a good deal over the last 10 years. Core vaccinations are ones that are recommended for every dog no matter where they live. Non-core vaccinations are commonly recommended but are done so while taking into account where the dog lives and his lifestyle. It can get a little confusing, but be assured that your veterinarian wants to recommend the best vaccine protocol for your dog.

Rabies

Rabies vaccination is legally required for dogs in our area. Cases in wildlife are diagnosed every year in metro Atlanta counties and occasionally in domestic species, cats more often than dogs. Rabies is zoonotic, which means it can be transmitted to people, so vaccinating our pets is protecting us and our families also.

Core Vaccinations

The “distemper” vaccination that your pet receives actually contains protection from the three diseases considered core for all dogs. These are distemper virus, parvovirus and adenovirus-2. These diseases are everywhere and can cause death in significant numbers.

These vaccinations are given as a series in puppies and annually to every three years in older dogs.

Non-Core Vaccines

Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is diagnosed in Georgia and is another zoonotic disease. It can cause kidney and liver failure. If you and your vet decide it is best for your dog, he should get a vaccine that covers four types of leptospirosis and will most likely be vaccinated on a yearly basis.

Canine Influenza Virus.

Canine influenza type H3N2 was first diagnosed in Chicago last spring and in metro Atlanta last summer. It is very contagious and dogs that have the virus are contagious before they start showing signs. There are two types of canine influenza, H3N8 and H3N2.

We now have vaccinations for both and you should talk this over with your veterinarian.

Other Vaccinations

Two non-core vaccinations are canine parainfluenza and Bordetella. These both cause respiratory signs such as coughing, nasal discharge and some fever which can be mild or last for weeks. Parainfluenza is commonly in the “distemper” vaccination or it can be combined with Bordetella. If your dog interacts with other dogs, even on your walk in the neighborhood, he likely should receive these vaccinations, and definitely if he boards, gets groomed or goes to dogs parks.

Vaccinations for Lyme disease and coronavirus are not used as much. Consider vaccinating your dog for Lyme disease if he travels to the Northeast regularly.

Remember, vaccinations can save your dog’s life. All dogs should have core vaccinations and talk to your veterinarian about your dog’s lifestyle to determine which non-core vaccinations your dog needs. In another column we will talk about vaccinations for cats. ■

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“Peter and the Starcatcher” 7:30 p.m. Continues through March 13; times vary. In this Georgia Ensemble Theatre prequel to “Peter Pan,” you will be hooked from the moment you let your imagination take flight. A dozen actors play more than 100 unforgettable characters in this swashbuckling adventure. Fun for the whole family. GET, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell.

Get.org RUMCK Semiannual Children’s Consignment Sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Also March 5, 8 a.m.-noon.

The Roswell United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten will host its semiannual children’s consignment sale in the church fellowship hall, 814 Mimosa Blvd. There will be three overflowing rooms with more than 200 consignors.

Many of the items are 50 percent off on Saturday. www.rumc.com/rumck

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“Adam’s Eve” by ACT1Theater 8 p.m. Shows continue through March 20, Fridays/Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. What would you do if you opened your closet door and out popped a woman who claimed to be your soul mate? Adam assumes Eve is part of a prank being pulled on him by his best friend, Mark. An uplifting comedy, “Adam’s Eve” will touch both your heart and your funny bone. Alpharetta Presbyterian Church Theater, 180 Academy St., Alpharetta. www.act1theater.com Bulloch Hall Quilt Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Continues through March 13. The Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild will present their 34th Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show at historic Bulloch Hall, featuring around 200 quilts made by local artists and displayed throughout the antebellum home. www.bhqg.org

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Free Photos with Easter Bunny in Alpharetta 10 a.m.-noon. Stop by the Alpharetta Welcome Center, 178 South Main St., for an individual or family photo with the bunny of the hour. A photo will be printed for you to take away and emailed to share with friends and family. This is a free event and refreshments will be served. No reservations required. www.awesomealpharetta.com Wine Tasting for a Canine Cause 4:30-6:30 p.m. A wine tasting and silent auction fundraiser will benefit the dogs of Canine Adoption Network. Vino 100, 131 South Main St., Suite G, Alpharetta. www.vino100alpharetta.com

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Chip Wade’s “Home Improvement on a Budget” 7 p.m. The Forsyth County Public Library will present “Home Improvement on a Budget” at the Forsyth Conference

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American Craft Council Show 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Continues through March 13. Featuring more than 225 of the country’s top contemporary craft artists presenting their handmade creations in jewelry, clothing, furniture and home décor, the American Craft Council Show draws nearly 10,000 visitors during the three-day event at Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.craftcouncil.org/Atlanta

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Shamrockin’ for a Cure 7 p.m. Shamrockin’ for a Cure returns to Alpharetta to rock your night with great food, amazing bands and dancing. Help cure cystic fibrosis with a night filled with music that will rock the stage at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. Tickets are $95 ($34 tax deductible).

Shamrockinforacure.com Georgia Daffodil Society Show in Roswell 1:30 – 5 p.m. Kingfisher Hall at the Chattahoochee Nature Center will bask in the gold, yellow, white and pink glow of hundreds of daffodils as the Georgia Daffodil Society presents its annual show. Exhibitors come from all over the Southeast. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. www.chattnaturecenter.org Temple Beth Tikvah Fine Art Auction 7-10 p.m. Works by such familiar artists as Agam, Alvar, Boulanger, Neiman, Ebgi, Chagall, Disney, Dali, Patricia and more at fantastic prices will be offered at a fine art auction at Temple Beth Tikvah, 9955 Coleman Road, Roswell. www.bethtikvah.com

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The MOS Chorus with Georgia Philharmonic 3 p.m. The Michael O’Neal Singers join forces with Georgia Philharmonic to perform some of the grandest music produced by Ludwig van Beethoven and Anton Bruckner. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd. www.mosingers.com/concert/ beethoven-and-bruckner

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The Shamrock and Peach Cooking Class in Alpharetta 7 p.m. Judith McLoughlin’s “The Shamrock and Peach” is not only a cookbook that explores Scots-Irish cuisine, but is also the tale of an immigrant’s journey to the American South. Cost: $45.

Publix Apron’s Cooking School, 4305 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta. www.Publix.com/aprons/schools/ Alpharetta

“Young Frankenstein” by Milton Theatre Company 7 p.m. Come experience Milton High School’s dynamic, award-winning theater program as they present “Young Frankenstein,” March 17-19 and 25-26 at 7 p.m. A wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend, based on Mel Brooks’ classic 1974 comedy masterpiece. www.miltontheatrecompany.com

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“Snow White” by Atlanta Dance Theatre 7:30 p.m. March 19, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Atlanta Dance Theatre presents Winthrop Corey’s “Snow White,” a fresh take on the classic fairy tale. A visual delight, the show is a must-see for all ages.

Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. www.atlantadancetheatre.org “Steel Magnolias” at Roswell United Methodist Church 6:30 p.m. dinner theater. Shows also March 19 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Acting UP, a drama ministry of Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd., presents “Steel Magnolias.” rumcActingUp.webs.com

Water Drop Dash 5K and Festival 8 a.m. The 4th annual Water Drop Dash 5K is a fast, flat course along the banks of the Chattahoochee River in Roswell. This event promotes national WaterSense Fix a Leak Week and encourages metro Atlanta residents to conserve water. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. chattnaturecenter.org/events/event/ water-drop-dash-5k

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Historic Roswell Kiwanis Spring K Classic 7:45 a.m. The Kiwanis Club of Historic Roswell will host the 6th Annual Spring K Classic 5K and 10K run at Sweet Apple Elementary School, 12025 Etris Road, Roswell. Proceeds will benefit the club’s projects including its college scholarship program for local high school seniors. www.roswellkiwanis.org/ SpringKClassic.html Will to Win 5K/1K 7-10 a.m. This Peachtree qualifier will benefit the Will Abernathy Fund to cure childhood cancer and will be held at Fowler Park on the Greenway, 410 Carolene Way, Cumming. active.com Vibrant Painting with Colored Pencil Workshop 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. both days. Discover the potential of both non-watercolor and water-soluble colored pencils. Kristy Ann Kutch will demonstrate a range of techniques and help students create their own colored pencil paintings. Johns Creek Arts Center, 10700 State Bridge Road, Johns Creek. Two-day workshop is $220; $200 for members. www.johnscreekarts.org

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High Heels & High Times 12:30-4:30 p.m. High Heels High Times is an afternoon of fashion shows, raffles, food and shopping to help support girls’ self-esteem in our community. This networking event raises funds for the Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton Counties’ charity programs. Alpharetta Marriott, 5750 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. Tickets are $50. www.jlgnf.org

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Easter Egg Hunt in Alpharetta 2016 9 a.m. – noon. Bring everyone for a morning of hunting, playing, fellowship and fun with your family, friends and neighbors. With 15,000 eggs, food, games, prizes and fun, Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church offers something for every member of the family.

Patriot Athletic Field, 9825 Brumblelow Road, Alpharetta. mountpisgah.org/?s=Easter+Egg 2016 Taste of Forsyth and Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The city of Cumming and Superior Plumbing are bringing the Taste of Forsyth and an Easter egg hunt back to the Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. More than 25 restaurants will participate. www.cummingfair.net/calendar-ofevents/taste-of-forsyth

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North Fulton Master Gardeners’ Garden Faire 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pass-along plants, informational speakers, plant and gardening-related vendors and presentations will be among the offerings, rain or shine, at the Garden Faire at Bulloch Hall, 180 Bulloch Ave, Roswell.

North Fulton Master Gardeners on Facebook Partnership Against Domestic Violence Hearts with Hope Gala 6:30. PADV’s Hearts with Hope Gala will include an auction, delectable cuisine, speakers and entertainment. The organization works to end the crime of intimate partner violence and empower its survivors. This black-tie fundraiser will support PADV’s general operating budget, allowing it to continue offering its programs and services freely. The RitzCarlton, 3434 Peachtree Road, Buckhead www.PADV.org Roswell Beer Fest The annual Roswell Beer Festival in Historic Roswell will be held April 30. www.roswellbeerfestival.com ■

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