Northside Woman July 2012

JULY JULY 2012 2012

Tee Time Lady golfers hit the links page 14

Women@Work

The secrets of success page 20

Beach Beauty

What to have in your bag page 28

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STAFF Candy Waylock editorial candy@northsidewoman.com Candy Waylock began working for Appen Newspapers in 1997, primarily as a reporter covering education issues for the weekly publications. She earned her degree in Journalism from Bradley University in 1987 and has been a member of the media ever since. In 2007, Candy helped launch Northside Woman magazine and continues to be a part of each monthly publication. She lives in Alpharetta with her husband, three children and a houseful of rescued pets!

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Katie VanBrackle editorial katie@northsidewoman.com Katie VanBrackle inherited a strong creative itch from her artist mother. Too impatient to paint, she chooses instead to capture the human spirit on the page with words. Using her journalism degree from UGA, she enjoys exploring the amazing, brave, funny, generous things people do.

Katie lives in Milton with her husband and two sons. She dashes between schools, church and sports fields as a volunteer and depends on her sense of humor and girls’ nights out to stay sane.

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thecover Our July cover models, Donna and Allie Fahey of Milton, prepare for a morning of golf at St. Ives Country Club in Johns Creek. Donna plays regularly with friends at St. Ives while Allie competes on the Milton High School girl's golf team which won a state title in May. To learn more about lady golfers on the Northside, turn to page 14.

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shereads

Catching up with Wendy Wax Local author pens tales of female friendship This

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

katie@northsidewoman.com

was

familiar

territory

for

Wax,

who

once hosted a Friday night radio show in Florida called “Desperate and Dateless.”

Wendy Wax sat down to write her first book

played

the

role

of

matchmaker

for

Wax single

while staying at home with a toddler and a

men and women who called in to the show.

newborn baby. The former broadcaster felt she

“I was also desperate and dateless at the time, so I

needed to do something to prevent her brain from

could totally relate to the callers,” she said. “It was

getting “mushy.” Looking back, she laughs at her

a little ribald and meant to be fun and every once

own naivety.

in a while I would hear from a couple who actually made it to the altar after the show.”

After making it to the altar herself and moving

of sleep. I had no idea how long it would take to

to East Cobb to raise two children, Wax found plenty of novel material in her

write a novel and how difficult it would be to break into the publishing industry.”

Nevertheless, she stuck with

it, finding bits of time to write while the children napped and later, when the kids entered elementary

school,

working

until the very moment the bus arrived in the afternoon.

“Female writers face a difficult challenge,” said Wax. “We don’t have wives who

We moms deserve a little exposure.

We are the strong backbones of our families.

daily life as a suburban mom.

She tries to include at least one suburban mom in each of her books.

www.authorwendywax.com

Local Appearances ► Aug. 7, 6:30 p.m. “Ocean Beach” book signing, Book Exchange, 2956 Canton Road, Marietta ► Aug. 16, 1:30 p.m. Book club event with fellow author Karen White, Hall Book Exchange, 1854 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville. an me w ► Wendy Wax explains how she became an HGTV addict while researching her latest novels. http://www.you

Scmart p ith s ho

tube.com/watch?v=qQcy3 qQ6tg4&feature=youtu.be

“We moms deserve a little exposure,” she said. “We are the strong backbones of our

”

families.”

“Magnolia Wednesdays,”

published in 2011, focuses on Vivien

Armstrong

Gray,

an

investigative journalist whose career takes a dive after

manage our lives and feed us so we can focus on our work. And writing novels

an unexpected pregnancy. She moves to

requires long periods of focus. It can be done, but

metro Atlanta to write a snarky column about

you have to decide how important this writing

suburbia from an outsider’s perspective,

thing is to you. Are you building a career or just

including poking fun at the car magnet fad.

“I have been observing the denizens of

dabbling?”

Wax is definitely not a dabbler. Her eight

this pocket of suburbia in which I find myself

female

and have already learned one important

characters who discover who they are and what

thing,” writes Gray. “Here, people don’t

they are made of when everything seems to be

wear their hearts on their sleeves; they put

falling apart.

them on the backs of their minivans.”

published

Wendy Wax

ur yo ! ne

“

“I was crazy!” Wax said. “It must have been a combination of pregnancy hormones and lack

MORE ABOUT

novels

all

feature

strong

Her first books were breezy romantic comedies

Taking another page from her own life,

including “7 Days and 7 Nights,” which featured a young female talk radio show host.

See WENDY, Page 8

STUDIO 7 PHOTOGRAPHY

► Author Wendy Wax’s books are often inspired by her own life as a suburban mom in East Cobb.

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KATIE VANBRACKLE

WENDY, Continued from Page 6 Wax gives readers a peek behind the curtain of the publishing industry in “The Accidental Bestseller.”

“Ten Beach Road” introduces Madelyn, Avery and Nicole, who lost their life savings in a Bernie Madoff-style Ponzi scheme. All that’s left for the women is co-ownership of a run-down beachfront

The book tells the tale of four aspiring authors,

mansion in St. Pete Beach, which they restore

Mallory, Tanya, Faye and Kendall, who struggle

themselves, bit by back-breaking bit. The humorous,

together to survive the ultra-competitive New York

heartfelt novel was named one of “six books that

publishing world. When a crisis threatens to prevent

belong in your beach bag” by USA Today.

Kendall from making a crucial deadline, the others

“Ocean Beach,” released in June, continues

collaborate on her novel using their own lives as

the tale as the three friends once again strap on

fodder, assuming no one will ever discover the

their tool belts in a desperate attempt to make their

truth behind their words. When the book surprisingly

new home renovation television show, “Do Over,”

becomes a bestseller, scrutiny and scandal quickly

a success, unaware of the network’s plans to turn

follow.

it into a scandalous reality show. As the hurricane season looms over South Beach, the women

Wax knows the value of close friendships with

wonder how they’ll weather life’s storms.

fellow authors. She and Milton author Karen White

Unlike her “Ocean Beach” heroines, Wax may

have been part of a writer’s critique group for many

not face many hurricanes, but she well understands

years.

the pressure of a looming deadline while facing

“Our group has been together longer than established

the demands of mothering two young men, both

complete mutual trust and respect,” said Wax. “We

of whom played travel baseball throughout high

brainstorm together, exchange chapters and are

school. Her youngest son will head to college in the

there for each other throughout the entire writing

fall.

many

marriages

and

we

have

“Writing a book is like a pregnancy,” said Wax.

process.”

“You reach a point where you can’t bear to write

Wax says she doesn’t know any writers whose trajectory has been straight up.

“The publishing business can be difficult,” she admits. “It’s important to have a support group who is walking the same path.”

A self-described “HGTV addict,” Wax’s latest

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Longtime friends and fellow writers Karen White and Wendy Wax will appear together at Hall Book Exchange in Gainesville on Aug. 16.

anymore and you swear you’ll never do it again,

two novels focus on a group of women who restore

forgotten. "The truth is, when one book is finished,

two derelict historic homes in Florida.

the next one is already in my mind.”

but then you hold your new book in your hands and all of the struggles and pain are somehow

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unsung‘she’ro

A LIFETIME of SERVICE Kathy Swahn charts the course for The Drake House to help mothers children in North Fulton.

KELLY BROOKS

&

children with short-term housing.

By CANDY WAYLOCK

candy@northsidewoman.com

“There was this overwhelming need for

K

help to keep these families in the community

of the organization, which works to provide

from 2002-2007. “We needed a program to fill

short-term housing and sustainable life skills for

those needs here in our own community.”

athy Swahn has been a key

and not send them to places downtown where

part of the Drake House in

they would have to wait in line for help, hope

Roswell since it was just an

to have a place to sleep that night, and where

idea on a drawing board.

they might be separated from their teenage

Today, she serves as the executive director

children,” said Swahn, who worked for NFCC

mothers and their children in the North Fulton

the Leadership class found support through the

area.

Last year nearly 3,000 people attended the 8th annual Miss Mary's Ice Cream Crankin event, which is a major fundraiser for The Drake House. This year's event is scheduled for Aug. 26 from 2-4 p.m. in the Roswell Square. For more information visit missmarysicecream.org.

About The Drake House

• The Drake House mission is to provide short-term crisis housing, assessment, support and empowerment to homeless mothers and their children in the North Fulton area.

• The Drake House offers residential housing and in-depth assessments to approximately 40-50 families a year. Each family stays 90-120 days.

• Women and children entering the Drake House are offered a variety of support to move them toward self-sufficiency. Residents participate in a goal-setting process and an empowerment plan. Life skills classes are conducted on topics such as job readiness, personal finances, parenting skills and health and wellness.

How You Can Help

• Donation management, pantry sorting and stocking, general office work, supply shopping, special event assistance and support for family service professionals.

• Serving as mentor/advocates to encourage and support a mother or child as they move through the empowerment program. Additionally, occasional childcare is needed for young children during the day while moms are in meetings or workshops.

• Assistance with receiving donations, sorting and displaying of clothing, customer service and/or sales at the Drake Closet women’s resale boutique.

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After developing a solid business model,

Nearly a decade ago, even before the

Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce

economic crisis hit the area with a powerful

and various business and civic organizations.

punch, local leaders recognized the need for

Soon, a 16-unit apartment complex in Roswell

emergency housing for the growing number

was purchased to house families. In 2005, the

of homeless mothers and their children in the

Drake House was officially chartered as a

community. While some facilities offered such

nonprofit organization, located on Clara Street

services, none were located in this area. With

near downtown Roswell. In 2006, it welcomed

the economy in freefall the last several years,

its first resident family. The grand opening was

the need has grown even greater, said Swahn.

bittersweet, said Swahn.

“[North Fulton] is perceived as a very

“We named the agency in honor of Mary

affluent area, but we do have a high level

Drake, who founded North Fulton Community

of need, which has continued to grow,” said

Charities, and she passed away just months

Swahn, who became Drake House director

before we opened our doors,” said Swahn.

in 2011. “Our goal is to help women and their

Swahn has served on the Drake House

children who are on the brink of homelessness

Board of Directors since the agency’s founding.

remain in their original community.”

The transition last year from advisor to director

Swahn was instrumental in the creation of

was a relatively easy one for a person who

the Drake House. She was a member of the

has spent much of her life in a volunteer role

Leadership North Fulton class of 2004, whose

making things happen.

goal was to find a solution for a concern in

A graduate of the University of Georgia,

the local community. At the time, Swahn was

Swahn

the director of development for North Fulton

before becoming a stay-at-home mom to two

Community

Charities

and

knew

spent

several

years

in

marketing

firsthand

the need for a program to help mothers and

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goodeats

SOME LIKE IT

Hot

Lime Juice Thai Bistro brings the best of Bangkok to Alpharetta

she lives with her husband Sam in Duluth

STORY & PHOTOS

where they are raising three young

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

katie@northsidewoman.com

sons.

Karita misses the abundance of fresh vegetables and spices

hot and spicy, but there’s more to

from the Bangkok markets, but

C

perfect a delicate balance between

ON

a wide variety of tantalizing flavors such

:$

Thai chefs practice for years to

CO

it than that.

4

Thai food is known for being

UP UT MILK SO

says most necessary ingredients for Thai cooking are fairly easy to find in

America at Asian grocery stores.

The entire kitchen staff at Lime Juice

as lemongrass, sweet basil, fish sauce, fresh chili,

is from Thailand, which Karita feels is essential for

sugar, peanuts and lime juice.

creating the authentic Thai dishes served in the

Sweet and tangy lime juice lends its name to a

bistro.

small Thai restaurant tucked into a shopping center

“Many Thai restaurants in the U.S. serve an

on Highway 9 in Alpharetta between Queen of

Americanized version of Thai food,” she said. “We

Hearts and Natural Foods Warehouse.

will adjust the spiciness of our dishes upon request,

Karita Pongsapisoot recently purchased Lime

but everything served at Lime Juice is the real thing

Juice Thai Bistro from the Sunyapong family who

-- authentic Thai food prepared exactly the same

opened the restaurant almost five years ago.

way as in home kitchens in Thailand.”

▲ From top to bottom: Spicy Chicken Basil—Ground chicken, stir-fried with peppers and sweet basil leaves with a fried egg on top. $10. Beef Pad Thai—Stir-fried rice noodles with ground beef, egg, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions and ground peanuts. $10. Yum Woon Sen—Silver bean threads with ground chicken, shrimp, peanuts and veggies in a tangy chili paste dressing. $10.

Karita notes that many Alpharetta ladies enjoy

Karita grew up in Bangkok, Thailand, where she

Karita points to fresh spring rolls on the Lime

the Yum Woon Sen, a light, healthy salad made

spent as much time as possible in the family kitchen

Juice menu, a dish not commonly served at

with protein-packed silver bean threads, ground

helping her mother, whom Karita describes as an

“Americanized”

chicken, shrimp, peanuts and veggies in a tangy

excellent cook. At age 21, Karita was the first of

appetizers contain avocado, bean sprouts, eggs,

her family to travel to America, earning a master’s

cucumber and cream cheese wrapped in rice

Thai food as a whole is generally low in fat yet

degree in management from Mercer University in

paper and served with homemade peanut sauce.

full of flavor, making it a popular choice for health-

Atlanta.

Now

married,

► The entire staff at Lime Juice is from Thailand, including, from left, chef Toomy Sunyapong and owners Sam and Karita Pongsapisoot.

Thai

restaurants.

The

colorful

Most Lime Juice customers who are familiar

chili paste dressing.

conscious diners.

with Thai food recognize the authentic flavors

Thai cuisine is strongly influenced by India, as

and return regularly for their favorite dishes such

evidenced in the variety of curry dishes ranging

as Spicy Basil, featuring meat, seafood, veggies or

from sweet red panang curry to mild tamarind

tofu, stir-fried, with peppers and fresh

mussaman curry, which was ranked by a recent

sweet basil leaves.

Other

CNN poll as one of the top 10 most delicious foods

popular

dinner

choices include pan-seared lamb chops seasoned with herbs

and

spices

in the world. Thailand’s papaya salad and Pad Thai, a stir-fried noodle dish, also made the top 10.

Lime Juice serves all those dishes along with

and

coconut milk soup, which despite the name is more

Karita’s personal favorite,

savory than sweet, packing an intense flavor punch

Hot Sea, a blend of

with every spoonful.

shrimp, squid, scallops

The coconut milk soup is a favorite of Karita’s

and mussels in hot chili

mother who visits often from Thailand, proud that

paste with fresh pepper

her daughter is sharing the best tastes of Bangkok

and sweet basil.

with Alpharetta diners.

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womeningolf

local ladies TAKE to the LINKS Golf provides recreational, professional opportunities for women

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

katie@northsidewoman.com It’s Ladies Day at St. Ives Country Club in Johns Creek. On this warm and sunny Wednesday morning, dew still sparkles on the driving green. The musical chirps of birds combine with the ‘whack’ of clubs hitting balls as a row of colorfully clad golfers warm up with practice swings.

Groups of ladies laugh and greet one another as they carry their clubs toward a line of waiting carts.

Some are there to participate in a formal competition league, while others, known as the Gal Pals, play simply for fun and to improve their skills.

Donna Fahey of Milton, a regular Gal Pal, hops into a cart with her daughter Allie, a rising senior at Milton High School. Allie plays for the Milton girls’ golf team, which won the state championship at Augusta’s West Lake Country Club in May. All three of Fahey’s children have been swinging golf clubs since they were young children.

“It’s a great family sport,” said Fahey. “We take our clubs with us on vacations and play together as often as we can.”

Golf is a life skill according to Joan Delk of Alpharetta, who is the current teaching professional at Big Canoe and Crystal Falls golf clubs in north Georgia.

“You get some fresh air and exercise and enjoy quality one-on-one time with your husband, kids or best friends,” said Delk. “It’s a game you can enjoy from your childhood well into your golden years.”

Delk began playing at the age of 10, when her grandmother gave her the gift of lessons. A natural athlete, Delk loved the game from the very beginning and went on to earn a golf scholarship to Furman

Joan Delk, right, is a teaching professional at two country clubs in north Georgia, Big Canoe and Crystal Falls.

University, where she met her husband John.

“John joked that I was the most expensive date he ever had,” laughed Delk. “In order to be with me, he had to buy clubs and take up golf.”

When Delk made the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour, John left his job to travel with her for a year as her caddy.

Delk played golf full-time for eight years, but switched to part-time when her son and daughter were born. Today, she enjoys coaching the girls’ golf teams at her children’s school, Mt. Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek.

As a teaching professional, Delk gives golf instruction to both men and women.

How do the men respond to a lady pro?

“It’s really not an issue,” said Delk. “Most female pros hit about the same distance as a strong male amateur. Also, having played on tour gives me credibility when I demonstrate swings and teach lessons about mental strategy and club selection.”

Delk also trains women who work in the corporate world and feel the need to take up golf in order to stay on par with their male counterparts who forge relationships with clients on the golf course.

Karen Killebrew of Milton began taking

DEVON MORGAN/PHOTOSYNTHESIS STUDIO

Allie Fahey plays for the Milton High School girls’ golf team, which won the state championship in May.

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golf lessons to keep up with her husband

See GOLF, Page 16

july2012 | northsidewoman.com | 15

In the 1980's, Joan Delk's husband John served as her caddy for one year on the LPGA tour .

GOLF, Continued from Page 14 Cam’s family, all avid golfers.

Cam’s father,

baseball Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew, organized two golf tournaments each year to raise funds for various charities.

“I began playing golf with my father-in-law and now I play with my kids,” Killebrew said. “It’s the perfect inter-generational sport.”

Hooked on the game, Killebrew sought a career that would allow her to spend as much time as KATIE VANBRACKLE

possible on the golf course. She now uses her event planning skills as a tournament advisor for Magnolia Golf Group, which provides leader boards, player gifts, logo apparel and management advice for golf tournaments across the Southeast.

Killebrew recently helped organize a successful

Karen Killebrew works as a tournament advisor for Magnolia Golf Group.

golf fundraiser for the new Cambridge High School, which will open in Milton this fall.

She is also working with North Fulton Community Charities on a charity golf event to take place July 23 at Country Club of the South.

KATIE VANBRACKLE

In September, she will assist with the American

Donna Fahey and daughter Allie Fahey walk the greens at St. Ives Country Club in Johns Creek.

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Cancer Society’s Pink Ribbon Classic at the River Club in Suwanee, where most of the golfers will be women.

released to honor those who have died from cancer and pink balloons represent those who are still fighting. It’s very emotional.”

Whether playing to raise funds for charity or simply for pleasure, golf teaches skills that can be applied to all areas of life, says Delk.

“Golf is not just about mechanics,” she said.

“There is also a mental component. Just like in the

“The Pink Ribbon Classic is a very touching

business world or your personal life, you have to

event,” said Killebrew. “It begins with a balloon

learn when to be aggressive and when to take your

release during the cart call. White balloons are

loss and go."

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White Brite – The promise of clean clothing For many Northside moms, summer means hours

cup of White Brite per gallon of water.

The Results:

on the playing field watching our kids, followed by

Okay, this stuff SMELLS. Its main

even longer hours in the laundry room trying to

ingredient is a sulfur-based chemical, and the

figure out how half the outfield made it home on

metallic smell, combined with the “fragrance”

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Kathryn Albright The Mac Shack mymacshack.com Kathryn Albright is surprised by how physically demanding cooking for a crowd can be. As the owner of the Mac Shack – a gourmet macaroni and cheese delivery service – every week is like a Super Bowl Sunday of hungry guests.

“I’m still in my first year and it’s a constant learning process,” said Albright, who started Mac Shack this past February. “I didn’t expect how physically demanding the cooking was going to be. There is a lot of heavy lifting, and carrying and schlepping for lack of a better word - but I love every minute of it!”

Albright currently offers five mac and cheese creations – original, lemon rosemary, crab cake, buffalo chicken and chicken cordon gold — and plans to add a new flavor twice a year. Orders are taken twice a month with deliveries to cities across the Atlanta metro area.

Albright says her passion for cooking and entertaining began early. She catered her first party when she was only 13 – a cocktail party for 30 guests that hooked her.

The idea for the Mac Shack came from the recent popularity of food trucks which are sprouting up across the country.

“I thought, ‘what food could I transform from ordinary into extraordinary?’” she said. “My favorite food has always been macaroni and cheese, so I started playing around with different recipes, and The Mac Shack was born!”

But the path from great idea to actual business is a journey of twists and turns, she learned. There were Top photo: Dr. JoAnne Roesner of Loving Hands Animal Clinic and Pet Resort with Kathleen the shepherd, Marvin the Pom and Radar the shep mix. Center left photo: Kathryn Albright of The Mac Shack. Center right photo: Kay Paschal of Peachtree Park Prep. Bottom left photo: Mia Fuller, left, owner of Comprehensive Therapy Solutions, with husband, Todd, and daughters, from left, Dara, Ellie and Sammi. Bottom right photo: Karen Magill of Karen's fabrics.

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days she doubted the concept would ever get off the drawing board.

“It took a long time to research all of the different

men

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their secrets of success

andy@northsidewoman.com an-owned businesses are the real life duct or vision and turned it into a reality. neatly into a 40-hour work week, with e of the women we profile regrets the to become her own boss.

Fuller was a one-person agency in the beginning: answering her own calls, scheduling all patients and

recalling the advice her father gave her years ago that laid the groundwork for Karen’s Fabrics.

marketing her services around the clock to introduce

Like any new business, Magill said financing issues

old clients and new ones to her business. Over time,

were the biggest obstacle standing between her and

she hired the essential people she needed to allow

the dream of her own business. She worked through

her to focus on her clients.

the challenges by developing good relationships with

“I

[realized

early

on]

the

importance

of

lenders and the dream became a reality.

surrounding yourself with effective people,” said

Magill’s first year in business was made a bit easier

Fuller, who is married with three daughters, ages 8,

when her new employees were people she knew and

11 and 14. “Our office manager is often the first face

trusted.

and voice that patients are introduced to, and that initial impression is key.”

“Many of the key employees from my former employer jumped ship and came with me,” she

She also employs two physical therapists who

said. “In particular, Penny Theriot, my current store

work closely with her, and add a combined 45 years of

manager, [came to work for me and] has been with

experience in the business. Fuller is also quick to credit

me for over 20 years.”

her husband, Todd, who is her “accountant, technical support, handy man and biggest supporter.”

Looking back, Fuller said she underestimated

Looking back over a quarter century in business, through boom times and down trends, Magill has sage advice to offer to new business owners.

the time that would be needed on the business side

“Continue marketing, even in a recession,

of the business – the part the clients never see but is

own your retail space [and] trust your instincts,” she

essential to success.

advised, noting it is advice she wishes she had when

“The biggest challenge I faced when starting

she first started out.

the clinic was, of course, insurance,” she explained.

And surround yourself with supportive family and

aspects of a food business; from finding a commercial

“In order to accept patients from the many referral

friends to keep you moving forward through the

kitchen, to the licensing, insurance, website, name,

sources, I needed to apply to all of the insurance

rough patches.

logo - no part of it was easy, but it was gratifying to

companies to become a participating provider. This

“Great long-term employees and my mother and

finish each step and know I was closer to my dream,”

was exhausting and time consuming… and it took

father [deserve much of] the credit for the success of

said Albright, the mother of two children.

over a year to complete.”

the business,” said Magill.

She advises women who are looking to start their own business to talk to people in the industry and get

Fuller loves the flexibility of her own business and helping people of all ages across the spectrum.

their advice, and solicit honest feedback on your

“I get to give something back every day,” she

product from friends and family who can serve as a

says. “When a patient leaves the clinic with more

focus group.

mobility or strength or function or less pain - I have

“The thing I most enjoy is having the ability to make a product that makes people happy,” said Albright. “When I receive orders for my macaroni and cheese, I feel honored that my customers are inviting me into their home and having a special meal that I created for them.”

Mia Fuller

Comprehensive Therapy Solutions 11180 State Bridge Rd, Ste #305, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022 | 678-992-0303 comprehensivetherapysolutions.com For more than 20 years, Mia Fuller worked as an

done something to brighten their day!”

Karen Magill

Karen’s Fabrics, LLC 23 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009 | 770-664-4090 karensfabrics.com From the expansive view of downtown Alpharetta out her front store windows, Karen Magill sees nothing but progress and promise. The owner of Karen’s Fabrics, Magill recently relocated her business to the Main Street location – just in time to be on the “ground floor of downtown Alpharetta’s debut.”

occupational therapist for medical entities before

Karen’s Fabrics was founded by Magill in 1987,

starting her own business, Comprehensive Therapy

and was located in Historic Roswell for 10 years before

Solutions, in 2004. Coming out from under the safety

moving to its longtime location on Haynes Bridge

net of the corporate umbrella was daunting at first,

Road. Earlier this year, the business moved again to its

but Fuller quickly gained ground in a competitive

present location in downtown Alpharetta.

business.

For more than 25 years, Karen’s Fabrics has

“I still remember my paper calendar schedule

provided a wide selection of designer fabrics and

and how great it felt to have it start filling up with

trimmings, as well as special order fabrics for quick

patients,” Fuller recalls of the early days of her own

delivery. The business offers in-home consultants

business.

and sales associates who assist clients with window

Comprehensive Therapy Solutions is an outpatient clinic offering physical and occupational therapy services primarily for upper extremities (shoulder,

treatments and to help solve design dilemmas.

When it came to business advice, Magill learned her father really did know best.

elbow, wrist, hand), in addition to work hardening, on-

“I was working for a competitor at the time and

site job analysis and functional capacity evaluations.

my father said ‘why not do it on your own?’” she said,

Kay Paschal

Peachtree Park Prep 9670 Ventana Way, Johns Creek, Ga. 30022 | 225 Park Bridge Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 peachtreeparkprep.com Faced with a possible move halfway across the world, Kay Paschal searched for a business she and her husband could open in North Fulton that would keep them planted in Georgia. She made the decision to open Peachtree Park Prep, a preschool and daycare facility in Johns Creek in 1995, and followed that with a second location in Alpharetta three years later.

"My husband’s impending job transfer in 1993 to Singapore led us to explore a business opportunity that would keep us here in the United States, as well as a business where we could be more involved with for our two young children,” said Paschal.

Peachtree Park Prep provides private preschool and day camp to families across North Fulton and surrounding counties, built upon a foundation in infant, toddler and preschool curriculum.

The idea to open a preschool was not something in Paschal’s career plans, but was the path she was led to after extensive research into potential businesses.

She spent nearly two years educating herself on the concept before the doors to the school opened.

“It was two years of attending conferences and seminars, finding just the right location to build

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employer (at the time) wanted to do,” said Roesner, the owner of Loving Hands Animal Clinic in Alpharetta/

the school, becoming an expert on licensing, as well as adjusting our family life to the responsibilities and obligations of becoming a small business owner,” she said, describing the years she spent preparing to open the business.

Paschal says the first year in business was “exciting, exhausting and rewarding,” and she was thrilled to see her school embraced by the community.

“We did not expect to become as fully enrolled in our first year, but it happened,” said Paschal.

Her advice to anyone looking to start their own business is simple: visualize your dream and work every day to that end.

“By sticking to the integrity of your vision and business plan, success will follow,” Paschal said.

She loves her job, and loves watching the children grow from infants to graduates under the roof of her school.

“I look forward every day to the hugs, the smiles, the first tooth popping through or falling out, the first time a name is written or the monkey bars are successfully crossed, and the first time that a child says to their parent at pick-up, ‘Come back later….I’m not ready to leave yet!’”

Milton.

In 1993, Roesner set off on her own. She started in a retail strip center and later operated in a renovated house on Highway 9. But in 2005, a dream was fulfilled when the clinic expanded to its present location in a state-of-the-art facility farther north up Highway 9.

Opening her own practice called upon skills Roesner never learned in veterinary school. She quickly realized she had a lack of business training essential to a successful practice.

“I took every class the Small Business

Administration

offered,

found a mentor, trusted experts in law, accounting [and other areas of business],” said Roesner.

She recalls living in fear the first year, so worried of missing calls that she had the clinic phones forwarded to her home on nights and weekends.

Roesner said she also realized she was “lousy at hiring staff.”

“I was surprised by the decency and compassion of some people and the blatant dishonesty of others,” she said. “I tend to see the potential - not the actual - in people and the two don’t always match!”

But

her

belief

in

the

value

of providing a high standard of veterinary a

medicine

difference

and

through

making

community

service helped meet the challenges

Dr. JoAnne Roesner

of a new business.

“It’s what sustained me through the rough patches in the early years,”

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said Roesner.

Making the decision 20 years ago to open her own business has been gratifying, said Roesner, noting the

As a veterinarian, Dr. JoAnne

core reasons why she set out on her

Roesner wanted to be part of a

own are still the focus of her business

practice that did more than just

today.

meet the medical needs of animals.

“Doing good in the world,” she

She envisioned a clinic that would

said. “Helping animals and people.

also be community-based, allowing

The relationships with people and

a

people

animals. Knowing I can translate

interested in veterinary care, working

my values into tangible actions like

with service dogs, helping to rescue

my student shadow program and

and place pets and visiting schools.

treating service dogs.”

shadow

program

for

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Festivals, fairs and fun in Georgia this month

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

katie@northsidewoman.com Don’t let the heat keep you indoors! There’s too much fun to be had this month at festivals, fairs and cultural events all over north Georgia.

July 13-22 National Black Arts Festival Experience the dance, music,

include Lee Greenwood, Janie Fricke,

best party, dance and rock music

Crystal Gayle and the Gatlin Brothers.

beginning at 6:30 p.m. 113 E. Athens

Georgia

Street, Winder.

of Africa and the African Diaspora.

Hiawassee.

Centennial Olympic Park and various locations, Atlanta. nbaf.org

Mountain Fair in Hiawassee, peruse a 40-band concert crawl in Macon

at 10 a.m. while The Ruckus plays the

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Ride a ferris wheel at the Georgia fine art in Sandy Springs, rock out at

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her children on the bus to school, rode MARTA to her job, then walked a mile to her employer…only to turn

daughters and a tireless volunteer

around at the end of the day and do

for education and the community.

it in reverse,” said Swahn.

She served in leadership roles in

“She worked through a lot of

her children’s schools and with the

hardships, and took advantage of

North Fulton Council of PTAs. She

every opportunity and resource to

was the founder of the National

make a better life.”

Charity League (Roswell-Alpharetta

After a few months at the Drake

chapter), a Girl Scout leader and has

served

in

youth

House, she saved enough money to

leadership

development through the chamber and the Teaching Museum North.

find an apartment, get a car and The Drake House is located just off Highway 92 on Clara Drive in Roswell.

stabilize her family.

Along the way, she was honored

through volunteer service has been a

attend their home schools while their

“That is a real success story and

for her volunteer work, receiving the

way of life for her since her childhood

mom works on a permanent housing

a testament to what a mom can

Excellence in Community Service

in Greenville, N.C., where she was

solution.

accomplish when she has motivation

Award at the local and state level

one of six children.

“This community is a wonderful

and a support group behind her.

of the Daughters of the American

“My family was always very

place to raise a family and we want

That is the mission and the role of the

Revolution and the Zach Henderson

active in the church, and my brothers

to give our moms the opportunity to

Drake House,” said Swahn.

Award for Community Spirit with the

are all Eagle Scouts,” said Swahn,

stay here,” said Swahn.

Looking back, Swahn is in awe of all that has been done.

North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

now a resident of Johns Creek, where

She said she is inspired daily by

She was also named a Top 10

she has lived with husband, Charlie,

the women and families who pass

Phenomenal Woman of North Fulton

and her two daughters for more than

through the Drake House, and the

program

by the American Business Woman’s

30 years. “We were reared with the

strength and conviction they display

effective,” said Swahn. “We’ve only

Association

the

idea that you set very high goals for

to

made a few changes from when

Alpharetta Rotary Volunteer of the

yourself and you give back to the

Swahn

who

we started the program, which is a

Year Award.

community that supports you.”

managed every day to get four

testament to the vision and the work

children to and from school, while

that was done prior to the agency

working full-time.

opening.

Swahn

and

takes

received

the

accolades

For this reason, Swahn said, it is

in stride and appreciation, noting

important to keep families here in

that giving back to the community

the community and allow children to

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improve

their

recalls

circumstances.

one

client

“She got up every morning, got

“It’s amazing that the original ideas

It’s

success story.”

have

been

a

been

so

wonderful

goodeats

Pack a perfect picnic • ½ cup chopped onion • 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (optional) Cover potatoes with water in 4-quart saucepot; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain and cool slightly.

Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper in large bowl.

Add potatoes, celery, onion and eggs and toss gently. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

California Chicken Wrap Serves: 4

• 3 Tbsp. Hellmann’s® mayonnaise • 4 6-inch fajita size whole wheat flour tortillas • 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced • 1 medium avocado, peeled and sliced • 1 red bell pepper, sliced • ¼ cup sliced red onion • 2 cups mixed salad greens Spread mayonnaise on tortillas.

Layer chicken, avocado, red pepper, red onion and salad greens down center of each tortilla. Roll and fold the filled tortillas.

Pasta Salad with Vegetables Serves: 8

• ¾ cup Hellmann’s® mayonnaise, divided • 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar • ½ tsp. ground black pepper • 6 cups assorted fresh vegetables (zucchini, red and yellow peppers and/or red onion), sliced • 1 box (16 ounces) fusilli pasta, cooked, drained and cooled • 1/3 cup sliced Kalamata or pitted ripe olives • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, chopped Blend

1/4

cup

mayonnaise,

vinegar and ground black pepper

The Original Potato Salad

in medium bowl. Stir in vegetables.

Serves: 8

Arrange vegetable mixture in grill

• 2 pounds potatoes (5 to 6

pan or on foil on grill. Grill vegetables,

medium), peeled and cut into ¾

stirring once, 20 minutes or until

-inch chunks

vegetables are crisp-tender. Cool.

• 1 cup Hellmann’s® mayonnaise

Combine

vegetables

with

• 2 Tbsp. vinegar

remaining ingredients in large bowl.

• 1 ½ tsp. salt

Serve immediately, or cover and

• 1 tsp. sugar

refrigerate until ready to serve.

• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper • 1 cup thinly sliced celery

Tip: Vegetables may also be roasted in the oven.

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Local blogger on a designs

dime

Erin Spain turns trash to treasure on a tight budget

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

has grown into a small stay-at-home

katie@northsidewoman.com

business for Spain, who loves the sense of community that blogging

She’s cheap and proud of it!

Erin

Spain

challenge

loves

of

finding

home she shares with

husband

Christopher

a

blogs

and

self-described

no rth editor@ com sidewoman.

“Pinterest addict,” Spain is always searching for

challenge 4-year-old around

the

sons house,

but Spain loves her creative outlet and says

her

husband

is

happy with all of the money

Spain saves by decorating their home “on the cheap.”

easy, unique craft projects and

Spain advises other would-be-

enjoys bringing old, outdated pieces

bloggers to start networking with other

of furniture back to life with stylish

bloggers and look for conferences

new colors and finishes.

such as the Haven Conference for

Spain shares her best ideas with other do-it-yourselfers through her blog “DIYOntheCheap.com.”

What began as a way to share craft ideas with friends and family

DIY/Home bloggers, which was held in Atlanta in June.

Some of Spain’s favorite blogs include missmustardseed.com and perfectlyimperfectblog.com.

Sample blog from DIYontheCheap.com

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while

chasing her 2- and

send us yours!

two young sons.

A

on the blog can be

she

for

the Johns Creek

Finding time to work

the

bargain furniture and accessories

creates.

This dresser was purchased on Craigslist for $40. A new coat of paint and a distressed finish transforms the dresser into a trendy showpiece.

Searching for diamonds rough in the

By ERIN SPAIN

and opted to keep it. Now I have a

DIYOntheCheap.com

custom piece of furniture that I could have easily spent hundreds (if not

Decorating has always been a fun hobby of mine. Although I am not a designer, I’ve always loved the process of turning a house into a home.

Now that I have two children and our financial priorities have changed, I have learned that having a beautiful space is still within reach.

With a little time and elbow grease, it is possible to have a designer space without breaking the bank. There are several ways to achieve this, and one of my favorites is turning “trash” into “treasure” by giving old furniture a custom makeover.

I love breathing new life into old furniture. It’s amazing how a coat of paint and some new hardware can transform a piece. The key is to see a piece of furniture for what it could be, not for what it currently is.

You know that old dresser or table that you’ve been wanting to get rid of? Don’t! Or if you’re looking for a new piece of furniture, skip the expensive boutiques and start at the thrift store. You’d be shocked at the bargains you can find and transform into an expensive-looking showpiece.

thousands) of dollars on at a designer furniture store.

Finding the perfect furniture makeover candidate Check Craigslist, and check it often! There are always diamonds in the rough to be found.

Check your local listings for yard sales, estate sales and auctions. You can score great bargains at all three.

Get thrifty! Check your local thrift stores. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t find the perfect piece right away. They are constantly receiving new merchandise, so check back frequently.

Check out a flea market. They are great places to “treasure hunt.”

Ask around - maybe a friend or family member has an old piece that they’re dying to get rid of.

Once you’ve found your furniture, make sure it is structurally in good shape. Unless you want to spend a lot of time and money on repairs, it’s best to steer clear of damaged goods.

You

don’t

have

to

be

a

professional, either. If I can do this, trust me, anyone can!

Take this dresser, for example, which I purchased on Craigslist for $40. I stained the top with a dark ebony color, painted the base white and gave it a slightly distressed look.

I loved the original hardware so

Erin Spain teaches others how to design on a dime through her blog, DIYOnthe Cheap.com.

much, I just gave it a good cleaning

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shegoesgreen

Learning to tread lightly How to reduce your carbon footprint

By MARLA PRINCE

we use in a year.

How can you shrink your carbon

Were you aware that you have

footprint?

a carbon footprint? Each person walking the Earth has one. A carbon

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

footprint refers to the impact our

I know you have heard it a

personal lifestyle has on the planet,

million times, but manufacturing new

and it is measured in a variety of

products can create an average 4-8

ways.

pounds of carbon emissions.

What kind of transportation do we use to get to work or to school?

Unplug!

How much TV do we watch? How

Turning your electronics off is

long are we on our computers each

not enough. Some electronics use

day and how many showers do we

energy if they are still plugged in. This

take a week?

is called vampire energy and it can

Measuring our carbon footprint even takes into consideration how many children we have. This list goes on and on, depending on how dependent we are on electricity and the lifestyle choices we make.

The sad part is that Americans have the highest carbon footprint of any other country. The average adult has a carbon footprint of 14,000 kg (14 tons) a year and according to one carbon calculator, we need to cut that figure down to 2,000 kg (2 tons) a year by 2050.

eat up 5-10 percent of your energy.

Eat Locally Shipping by truck or air creates tons of needless carbon emissions, plus your food will be fresher if you buy locally!

Eat Less Meat You’ve no doubt heard this many times before as well, but vegetarians create 3,000 pounds less carbon emissions

than

carnivores.

reduce the fat in your arteries as well!

That is a lot of pressure on our planet and ecosystem. We need to learn to tread more lightly. As a world, our carbon footprint has increased 11 times since 1961. We are using more of the Earth’s resources than it can provide. It takes the Earth one year and six months to regenerate what

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You’ll

Marla Prince has worked in the environmental industry for over 20 years and was green before green was cool.

She lives in Milton with her husband and two sons.

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todo

Enjoy a taste of summer from Georgia farms

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

a harvest festival. Held each Saturday, 8 a.m. – 12

Johns Creek Farmers Market

katie@northsidewoman.com

Held

at

Newtown

Park

each

Saturday

through September 8, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

You haven’t fully appreciated summer until

Features local farmers and vendors with organic

you’ve had a bit of juice dribbling down your chin

and/or sustainable foods and produce, special

from a ripe-to-bursting peach or watermelon. ‘Tis

demonstrations

the season to bring home the bounty of Georgia’s

activities.

farms. From local farmers markets to farm co-ops

and

children’s

Newtown

Park,

3150 Old Alabama Road,

and CSA’s you don’t have to go far to enjoy a

Johns Creek. www.johnscreekga. gov/community/ events/farmers market

wide selection of the best our state has to offer.

Alpharetta Farmers Market

p.m., through September 15, rain or shine. Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell. www.localharvest.org/ riverside-farmers-market-M22642

Local Food Stop Local Food Stop delivers the best of Georgia’s small family farms to CSA customers in Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton and Johns Creek. Order and pay online, then pick up your fresh produce weekly at convenient neighborhood host sites. www.localfoodstop.com

Browse the Alpharetta Farmer’s Market

Riverside Farmers Market (Roswell)

for fruits, vegetables, natural meats, fresh flowers and herbs, homemade sauces, jellies and soaps, yummy desserts, fresh breads and local raw honey. Held each Saturday through October 6, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Alpharetta City Hall parking lot, Main

Street,

Alpharetta.

S

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ensure that everything produced is chemical-free including vegetables, herbs, mill products, dairy,

organic meats, soap products,

eggs, meats, fruits, flowers and transplants. Order

honey, compost and more.

items online mid-week and pick up each Saturday

Enjoy events such as

from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 106 Colony Park Drive,

eating contests and

E

farms and gardeners who use strict standards to

herbs, plants, cut flowers,

cook-offs, watermelon

W

The Cumming Harvest is a small group of local

Shop for vegetables,

music, cook’s tours, chili

alpharetta farmers market.com

The Cumming Harvest

Cumming. http://cumming.locallygrown.net

herhealth NFH answers community call for cancer center

By DEBBIE KEEL

accreditation with commendation

CEO, North Fulton Hospital

as a community cancer center by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

It’s so nice when a plan comes

The standards to which ACS CoS

together.

A little more than two years ago,

holds cancer centers promote a high

shortly after my arrival at North Fulton

level of diagnosis and treatment

Hospital, I learned there was a service

and continuing care, both physically

line that was important to the Roswell,

and emotionally. They are standards

Alpharetta and Milton communities.

to which we committed when we

I also learned that members of the

signed up for the program and the

community, the medical staff, and

ensuing survey that resulted in our

the governing board of the hospital

accreditation. While the staff and

believed, correctly, that we were not

physicians at NFH are proud of our

committed to that service line.

achievement, we are more proud

It

seems

obvious

now.

that we can now deliver this service

How

to our community.

can you call yourself a community hospital and not offer a high level of

basic

cancer

diagnosis

and

treatment? In fairness to previous

Debbie Keel, left, chief executive officer of North Fulton Hospital, and Dr. Laura RiversPierson, medical director of NFH’s Breast Program during the Power of Pink charity event last fall.

hospital leadership, they were aware of

several

big-name

full-service

where

The end, or really the beginning,

cancer centers in metro Atlanta and

cancer cases are discussed among a

of this story is that in late May,

didn’t think it important to commit the

vast array of clinical professionals to

North

resources of NFH to try and duplicate

talk about diagnosis and treatment

those cancer center offerings.

and issue opinions on how both might

What we soon realized is those

outstanding

tumor

board

We committed capital resources

area wanted to be able to obtain

to outfit our breast center with

high-quality

the most modern Hologic digital

treatment

for

and

common

basic cancer

diagnoses closer to home.

Hospital committed to becoming certified

community

obtained

mammography

available

and

invested in equipment to allow us to

It was at that moment North Fulton a

Hospital

have been improved.

living in the hospital’s primary service diagnosis

Fulton

Debbie Keel is the CEO of North Fulton Hospital.

add breast imaging to our MRI. We then recruited the area’s

cancer

best cancer physicians to join our

center. We added specially trained

outstanding cancer specialists on

nurses and diagnostic technicians.

staff. Among them was Dr. Laura

We worked with physician leaders

Rivers-Pierson, a fellowship trained

to establish a Cancer Committee

breast

of medical staff members and an

Petrofski, a colo-rectal physician.

surgeon,

and

Dr.

Jason

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► 4th of July Celebration in Cumming Through July 4. Bring your lawn blanket to the Cumming Fairgrounds on July 3 at 6 p.m. for a live band, inflatables for the kids, food and drink, a fireworks display and an allage dance contest. No admission or parking fee. On July 4, enjoy the famous Steam Engine Parade at 10 a.m. including steam engines, antique tractors, cars and floats. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming. www.cummingfair.net/html/ 4th-of-july.html

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Second annual Crabapple Walking Parade 9 a.m. Everyone is invited to walk, ride a tricycle or stroller in a Fourth of July parade through downtown Crabapple. The half-mile route begins at McFarlin Lane. Pets on leashes welcome. Water and freeze pops available while supplies last. Parking available at Crabapple Baptist Church and Strawberry Fields. Sponsored by the Crabapple Community Association. crabapplecommunityassoc @yahoo.com 4th of July Celebration in Alpharetta Bring your blanket, chairs and picnic basket and relax under the stars at Wills Park. Activities include free children’s games, a concert by the Alpharetta City Band and other musical performances. Fireworks display at dusk. Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com 4th of July Celebration in Roswell Roswell’s 13th annual Fireworks Extravaganza kicks off at 6 p.m. with carnival games and activities and live music by Back Trax. At 7:30 p.m., Banks and Shane will take the stage. Enjoy food for sale by Shane’s Rib Shack and a fireworks display at dusk. Roswell High School, 11595 King Road, Roswell. www.roswellgov.com ASO All-American Celebration in Alpharetta 8 p.m. Tony Award-winning Broadway vocalist Debbie Gravitte, the U.S. Army Chorus and post-concert fireworks highlight the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s All-American Celebration at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. $35 table seat; $25 reserved seat; $15 lawn. 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp.com

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Roswell Ghost Tour Through July 7. Join this walking tour to learn all about the unique history and stories of paranormal activity through experienced paranormal investigators. www.roswellghosttour.com.

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Riverside Farmers Market 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Held every Saturday until Sept. 15. Buy

locally grown food, farmfresh vegetables, fruit and berries, fragrant herbs, beautiful flowers and plants, organic compost, artisan cheeses, organic herbal soaps and more. City Hall parking lot, 38 Hill Street, Roswell.

▲ Alpharetta Farmers Market 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Held every Saturday until Oct. 6. You’ll find farmers with fresh fruits, veggies and meats, gardeners with flowers and herbs and makers of all sorts of home goods from yummy desserts and breads to local raw honey and homemade sauces, jellies and soaps. http://alpharettafarmersmarket.com Milton Movies in the Park 7:30 p.m. The city of Milton presents a free movie on the lawn at Northwestern Middle School in Crabapple. “The Three Stooges” will be shown at sundown on a two-story inflatable movie screen.

Before the film, there will be fun activities including face painting and a moonwalk. Concessions will be available. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 12805 Birmingham Highway, Milton. www.gamoviesinthepark.com

Roswell. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. www.chattnaturecenter.org Movies in the Park in Johns Creek “The Mysterious Island” will be shown on a huge inflatable screen at Newtown Park in Johns Creek. Preshow activities include inflatables, children’s activities, giveaways, entertainment, food and drinks. Free.

Newtown Park, 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekga.gov/community/ events/movies Crosby, Stills and Nash in concert 8 p.m. Come hear why David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash earned a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. www.vzwamp.com/events/

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13th annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival Through July 15. Enjoy live butterfly releases, arts and crafts, a butterfly parade and more at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in

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Christmas in July at Hembree Historic Site Through July 29. Come see the 1903 Hembree Family Home in Roswell and shop for holiday decorations at great prices. Vintage items, new and gently used items will be sold. Proceeds will help restore the Hembree Farm Historic Site. Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 – 4 p.m.

780 Hembree Road, Roswell. www.roswellhs.org/ Hembree-Farm.html

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▲ Last Summer on Earth concert 7 p.m. Multi-platinum pop rock group the Barenaked Ladies have announced their “Last Summer on Earth,” a freewheeling road show featuring Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Cracker.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta www.vzwamp.com/events/

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▲ ACT1 presents “The Wind in the Willows” Through Aug. 5. This musical tells the story of good-hearted Water Rat, shy, curious Mole and sensible Badger who must deal with the antics of Mr. Toad, a wily and impulsive animal, while rescuing magnificent Toad Hall from devious weasels, ferrets and stoats. $18 tickets may be ordered online. ACT1Theater inside Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy Street, Alpharetta. www.act1theater.com

against predators and sexual assault.

Presented free of charge by Friends of the Alpharetta Library. Registration required. Alpharetta Library, 238 Canton Street, Alpharetta. www.revvedupkids.com/register.htm

Alive After Five in historic downtown Roswell 5 – 9 p.m. A free trolley shuttles up and down Canton Street while folks enjoy merchant specials, restaurants, galleries and live music. www.aliveafterfiveroswell.com

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A Midsummer Night’s Mayor’s Run and Fun 6:30 p.m. Whether you run or not, you won’t want to miss this event. Bring your running buddies, your friends and your family to enjoy the Mayor’s Run and Fun Movie Night in the heart of downtown Alpharetta, while raising critical funds for North Fulton nonprofits. $30 run registration at www.active.com. Milton Avenue and Canton Street, Alpharetta. www.awesomealpharetta.com

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Free self-defense class for teen girls 3 – 5:30 p.m. Revved Up Kids presents the national Just Yell Fire program, which teaches teen girls and young women how to fight back

▲ National Night Out in Alpharetta 6 – 9 p.m. Spend the evening outside with neighbors, police officers and firefighters and enjoy a free cookout. Firefighters will demonstrate the Fire Safety House while the SWAT team will display its special training and equipment.

National Night Out is intended to encourage more participation in crime watch from residents. Please RSVP at 678-297-6309, ext. 3. Wills Park Equestrian Center, 11915 Wills Road, Alpharetta. www.nationalnightout.org

Planning Ahead

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AUGUST

American Idol Live! Tour 7 p.m. See your Top 10 favorites from the 2012 American Idol season perform live, including Georgia’s own Idol winner, Phillip Phillips. The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. www.gwinnettcenter.com

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32nd annual Old Soldier’s Day Race 7 a.m. 5K or 10K race. $15 early or $20 on race day. Alpharetta City Pool at Wills Park. athleticprograms@alpharetta.ga.us 59th annual Old Soldier’s Day Parade 10 a.m. Featuring marching bands, military units, floats, clowns, classic cars and more. Free Varsity hot dogs, sodas and fun activities at the parade end at American Legion Post 201 on Wills Road. Free. Parade begins in front of Alpharetta City Hall, downtown. www.alpharetta.ga.us

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You deserve easy access to a high-quality, comprehensive cancer program.

And now you can get it close to home.

North Fulton Hospital has been recognized by the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer as a

Community Cancer Center We're proud to offer the entire spectrum of cancer-control activities—from prevention and early diagnosis to rehabiliation and long-term follow-up— close to home, in the heart of North Fulton. To learn more, visit www.nfultonhospital.com.

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