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Cobb Galleria Centre 10am-6pm on Friday, 10am-8pm on Saturday, 11am-5pm on Sunday $10 at the box office, $8 online, free for seniors over 65 and children 12 and under Get help from the pros on your next home improvement project.
Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Avalon 5-9pm Free entry Let loose during Avalon’s New Orleans-themed pub crawl featuring authentic drinks, food, and live music.
MARCH 23 11th Annual ShamRockin’ For A Cure Verizon Amphitheatre 7pm Prices vary Rock out with local bands at this St. Patrick’s Day celebration to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
APRIL APRIL 12 RidgeRally King’s Ridge Christian School 9am Free entry Participate in fun activities at this family-friendly festival to support school programs. KingsRidgeCS.org
Hop-A-Long Easter Egg Hunt Avalon 8:30am, 9:30am Free entry Ages 0 to 3 and 4 to 7 can enjoy separate Easter egg hunts around the plaza. After collecting 10 eggs, each child will receive a bag of treats! ExperienceAvalon.com
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This Valentine’s Day, pick up something personal for that special someone at The Red Hound Gifts Gifts. Handmade in Alpharetta, the Southern Jubilee Double Old Fashion Single Initial glass is sure to win your honey’s heart. 211 Market St. TheRedHoundGifts.com Whip up decorative treats for your sweetie at the Wills Park Recreation Center. During the
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($30 for residents, $38 for nonresidents) on Feb. 9, you can adorn four cupcakes with festive fondant. Afterward, embellish a special tote to present your gift in. 11925 Wills Rd. Alpharetta.Ga.us/Arts Say goodbye to winter blues at the newly opened Chiringa. Surrounded by vibrant beach décor, dive into the Mexican-American menu with your love and split the Crab & Pimento Cheese Dip for something equal parts Southern and sea. 34 S. Main St., Unit 2B. Chiringa.com
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Madcap Cottage founders John Loecke (left) and Jason Oliver Nixon (right) on Feb. 8-9. The two will
Get away and find inspiration at the Morning Glory farmhouse Airbnb in Serenbe. The residence was decorated by Kathy Edwards, who recently opened The Ballog home store in Alpharetta City Center. Visit her new boutique to pick up Pinterest-worthy accessories such as candlesticks and cutesy throw pillows (made by local artisans) for your dwelling that are similar to those seen in her Airbnb. 235 Market St. TheBallog.com
With U.S. headquarters in Alpharetta, BOCCHI basins, which are crafted in Europe, add farmhouse functionality that is built to last. This Contempo
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For an intriguing place to entertain, Heather Means of Heather Means Design Studio partnered with Alpharetta decorative arts professional Kass Wilson of WallsTreat Studio to give this dining room a bold look. Deep plum brush strokes create a dramatic backdrop while a custom glass table doesn’t distract from the additional eye-catching elements in the space. HeatherMeansDesign.com, KassWilson.com
Congratulations to the team at Classic Blinds & Shutters Design Center for winning My Home Improvement’s Best of 2018 Best Window Treatments title. If your rooms could use some extra pizzaz, designer Amy Allen suggests incorporating simple geometric patterns, as seen in this Hunter Douglas Motorized Banded Shade in Coastal Windy Sea. 488 North Main St., Ste.109. ClassicBlindsAndShutters.com
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MARCH 23 11th Annual ShamRockin’ For A Cure Verizon Amphitheatre 7pm Prices vary Rock out with local bands at this St. Patrick’s Day celebration to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
APRIL APRIL 12 RidgeRally King’s Ridge Christian School 9am Free entry Participate in fun activities at this family-friendly festival to support school programs. KingsRidgeCS.org
APRIL 20 Hop-A-Long Easter Egg Hunt Avalon 8:30am, 9:30am Free entry Ages 0 to 3 and 4 to 7 can enjoy separate Easter egg hunts around the plaza. After collecting 10 eggs, each child will receive a bag of treats! ExperienceAvalon.com
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The Golf Club of Georgia 12:30pm Free entry Watch American and British amateur golfers tee up to win the coveted Georgia Cup. GolfClubOfGeorgia.com
20th Annual Garden Faire Bulloch Hall 9am-4pm Free entry Support Alpharetta community gardening education classes through your attendance at this event made possible by the North Fulton Master Gardeners. NFMG.net/Garden-Faire.html
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APRIL 27 Milton Rock for Rescues Festival 12650 Crabapple Rd. 1-10pm Free, donations encouraged Dance to local music and savor delicious food while celebrating and supporting the good work Rock for Rescues does for animal welfare organizations.
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APRIL 27 The Joys of Indonesian Cooking Alpharetta Branch Library 12:30pm Free Sample traditional Indonesian recipes and learn more about the country’s food and culture from members of the Indonesian-American community in Atlanta.
41st Annual Atlanta Home Show
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Pete Wilkerson always knew that he wanted to be outside. As a young boy growing up, his after-school jobs were always in the landscaping industry, where he could make extra money, but still be out amongst the trees to dig in the soil. At the time, he realized he had the ability to actually “see” space and he began to design architectural elements in his mind. “You know how you’re in a park and it feels really good?” he asks. “You don’t know why, but somebody has designed that space and it’s so enjoyable there. That’s what I wanted to do.”
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ORPHANS AND ABANDONED CHILDREN. I’VE BEEN TRAVELING TO AFRICA FOR 13 YEARS TO PLAN PROJECT CANAAN’S BUILDINGS AND ROADS. —PETE WILKERSON Since 2010, Pete has been an owner of Scapes, a successful landscape architecture design/build firm in Roswell. He and his business partner, Evan Rogers, have built the business based on good, old-fashioned customer service. “I spend a lot of time meeting with clients and developing outdoor spaces that work well for their needs. I stay with the client throughout the project.” Pete laughs when he describes the process of creating and constructing landscape architecture. “I tell people not to judge what they see as we go along. It’s a lot like making a sausage. We tear things down and make it pretty ugly, but then we put it back together and the outdoor space looks outstanding.”
And now that his son, Kyle, is about to graduate from college, Pete says he and his wife, Julie, have downsized a bit, moving into a town house in Downtown Alpharetta. “It allows us to have free time relaxing together— we can walk everywhere in Downtown. Coalition Food and Beverage, PURE taqueria, and Flatlands Bourbon & Bayou are some of our favorite restaurants. We love it here.” ScapesGroup.com, HeartOfAfrica.org
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A different landscape architecture project, thousands of miles away on a 2,500-acre parcel of land in eSwatini (formerly Swaziland), is also dear to Pete’s heart. “I was on a mission through North Point Community Church when I met the founders of the nonprofit Heart of Africa,” he explains. “Their Project Canaan is home to rescued orphans and abandoned children. I’ve been traveling to Africa for 13 years to plan Project Canaan’s buildings and roads.”
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Leila Taylor Jankowski YOGI • PHILANTHROPIST • MOTHER By Alex McCray and Victoria Trutie
Inner beauty is just as important as outer beauty to Leila Taylor Jankowski. The 2018 Over 40 & Fabulous! Fab Five winner (see page 53 in Best Self Atlanta’s June/July 2018 issue) and Alpharetta resident is committed to giving back to others all while making wellness a priority. The E-RYT 500 yoga instructor leads classes at Lift Yoga and Body and the new Firefly Yoga & Movement Center, teaches corporate courses, holds workshops in metro Atlanta studios, and hosts private and small group sessions at her home studio. Here’s how the public servant has found purpose through action.
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I recently served for four years as the group leader of a high school ministry. During that time, I also led several groups of high school students on mission trips serving at-risk women and children. The 410 Bridge, based in Alpharetta, is my favorite charity to support and serve with—they do incredible work in Africa and Haiti.
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I overcame a childhood littered with trauma. Statistically speaking, I should not be where I am today. By the grace of God, I was able to thrive in my life in spite of so much and I believe that there was a reason I overcame it; to serve others. I never feel more alive, whole, or connected than I do when I’m serving. It’s been life-changing and very healing.
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How do you maintain the balance between self-care, family and work responsibilities, and giving back? Finding ‘balance’ is a myth! There will be areas of our lives at times in our lives that will be all consuming because it’s what is required for that season. As long as I can go to bed each night knowing I did the best I could for myself and for those around me, that’s good enough for me.
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For lunch or an after-class snack, I love going to 3:8 Juice & Eatery on Windward Parkway. They have fresh and clean food, and I especially adore all of their açai bowls! AYA™ Medical Spa, in Avalon, is my go-to place to take care of my skin. My esthetician, Allison Buckelew, helped mitigate years of sun damage using photo facials, laser therapy, and microneedling. There is still a little left to treat, but my skin has never looked better! LeilaJankowski.com
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GILVIN TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN HELPING TO DIRECT ALPHARETTA’S GROWTH, INCLUDING THE COMMUNITY’S NEW DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS. “After hundreds and hundreds of people showed up to meetings, speaking out against the proposal, it came time for the zoning decision to be made. So many residents showed up that we couldn’t fit them all in city hall. There were tents and TVs set up so people could watch what was happening. “The vote was 7–0 in favor of the development—the council approved it. I was really disappointed that of those seven people, not a single one seemed to reflect the point of view of people in the community,” he says. Gilvin channeled his frustration by campaigning and winning a city council seat in 2011. Then, when former Mayor David Belle Isle stepped down to run for statewide office, Gilvin tried to convince some colleagues to run to replace him. “But the ones I wanted wouldn’t do it!” he says. “So my wife humored me when I felt I had to campaign for office—and here I am.” Gilvin takes great pride in helping to direct Alpharetta’s growth, including the community’s new Downtown redevelopment efforts. And green spaces are especially important in his vision for the community’s future. “Like so many people, my family enjoys getting outdoors—we love to hike in Webb Bridge Park. It’s the hidden gem in Alpharetta’s wonderful park system.” Alpharetta.Ga.us
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Gilvin says that during his previous career as a residential real-estate agent, he never dreamed he’d run for the seat as Alpharetta’s mayor—let alone win it. But he explains that his interest in political office comes from his involvement in the issue of Alpharetta’s growth management. “About seven years ago,” he explains, “there was a huge mixed-use development proposed for Windward Parkway. It had a 15-story condo tower component to it. Most of us agreed that mixed use is a good thing, but there was a level of intensity in that development that was far beyond what we wanted in a suburban environment.”
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2. This season, skip coughing and sneezing or suffering through the flu with the help of Vitality Bowls Superfood Café. Its Immunity Bowl is designed to naturally boost your body’s defense system against germs. The cold fighter includes bee pollen, honey, and acerola cherries, which are rich in vitamin C. 364 Commerce St. VitalityBowls.com 3. Three-time James Beardnominated chef, Meherwan Irani, expanded his popular Indian concept, Botiwalla, to Alpharetta. Visit the new establishment to gather prepackaged lunches for your next work meeting. The meals can be individualized to include healthy traditional dishes like the Desi Salad with shredded cabbage, carrots, and choice of protein. 24 S. Main St. Botiwalla.com 4. Sip on the Arborist Brew craft cocktail at the new Citizen Soul restaurant. Cathead pecan vodka, spicy rye whiskey, and Creature Comforts Reclaimed Rye® combine to create a warming beverage filled with flavor. Pair it with the gluten-free fried chicken featuring a cider topping, which complements the drink’s flavors. 60 S. Main St. CitizenSoul.com 5. Nestled inside The Hotel at Avalon, the signature magnolia flowers of South City Kitchen beckon you in. Once inside, complete your meal with a classic dessert, the Bruléed Banana Pudding. Crafted with banana bread, the creamy layered treat can also be ordered sans the dough to accommodate gluten-free foodies. 9000 Avalon Blvd. Avalon.SouthCityKitchen.com
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1. Step inside the new Shade Street Food + Bar and you’ll instantly be surrounded by the fragrance of wordly cuisine. A Southern scent you may recognize? The Shade Fried Chicken and Waffles. The eatery puts its own spin on the popular dish with sweet and spicy chicken that sits atop scallion waffles—all coated in bacon jam. 10 S. Broad St. ShadeStreetFood.com
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After a record-breaking season, 18-year-old quarterback Jordan Yates led the Milton High School Varsity Football team to the state championship game on Dec. 12. At Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Eagles fought tooth and nail against top-seeded competitor Colquitt County High School before
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The boys triumphed over 200 other teens to claim their victory and both winners received a $1,000 scholarship. ACBL.org
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We love connecting with you at neighborhood events. Visit our Facebook page (@MyAlpharetta) for more photos.
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The Tennessee Valley Railroad has been described as a moving museum, offering an interactive, historical experience that will add an extra dimension to your visit to Chattanooga’s popular attractions. Here you will find the only regularly scheduled, full-sized train ride in Tennessee. But it is so much more than just entertainment! Take a trip back in time, to a slower-paced era when railroad travel was a way of life. Relive the romance of the rails when vintage trains provided an escape from the everyday routine. Aboard the Tennessee Valley Railroad, you will ride a rolling time machine providing the sights and sounds of yesteryear. All aboard at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum! See ad on p. 40
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With its pointed turrets, sunlit terraces, and black-and-white striped awnings, The Pearl Hotel brings Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four Diamond sophistication to Northwest Florida’s scenic 30A corridor. This 55-room adult-oriented boutique hotel features beautifully appointed accommodations, destination-worthy cuisine at Havana Beach Bar & Grill, and a welcoming spa in the heart of South Walton’s Rosemary Beach community. Guests enjoy complimentary beach chairs and oversized umbrellas on the beautiful sugar-white sand beach just footsteps from the hotel; as well as access to private St. Joe Club & Resort amenities including the WaterSound® Beach Club, championship golf and more. See ad on p. 40
A corner of heaven, the Henderson Park Inn provides the ultimate sanctuary for rest, relaxation, and romance. Comprised of 36 rooms, this adults-only, beachfront bed-andbreakfast sits along a mile of undisturbed Gulf of Mexico coastline in Destin, Florida. Each room greets you with a bottle of wine, fresh grapes, and chocolates. During their stay, guests enjoy daily happy-hour, picnic-style boxed lunches, a made-to-order breakfast prepared by our on-site chef, and stunning Gulf views—all included. An attached fine-dining restaurant, Beach Walk Café, exudes beautiful views with fresh cuisine. Book your stay today! See ad on p. 41
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party, which entails reserving the store on a weeknight after normal hours to shop for trendy resale items. All proceeds provide funding for The Drake House’s programs for homeless mothers and their children. 26 Old Roswell St. TheDrakeHouse.org/The-Drake-Closet
providing tutoring, participating in fun programs (think
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Assist faith-based nonprofit Street Grace™ (which is supported by local houses of worship such as 12Stone Church) in bringing increased awareness to the growing problem of the sex trafficking of minors in Atlanta. Join a
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