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On the cover: Learn about stand-up paddleboarding from Sandy Springs experts John Sloan, Caroline Peters and Bubba Sloan of High Country Outfitters.

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Summer Reads recommended

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Dead End in Norvelt (for middleschoolers), by Jack Gantos, follows a boy who learns from his spunky neighbor about history’s strangest (and truest) episodes.

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“Concerts by the Springs” outdoor

performances, held one Sunday each month from May through September.

HeritageSandySprings.org If you’re in the mood to share tapas on the patio, let Under the Corktree restaurant do the cooking.

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Commercial insect repellents can contain up to 25% of the chemical DEET. Those concerned about its potential toxic effects, especially on children, can

ward off mosquitoes by planting Lemongrass or Citrosa Geranium,

Tour their beautiful display gardens and find unusual plants and outdoor accessories in their shop. Host a gathering there and plant experts can teach your guests about any gardening topic you like.

300 Hammond Dr. NE. GrammaBs.com

Sandy Springs is home to the Blue Heron Nature Preserve, with 32 organic and pesticide-free community garden plots— tour them for lots of inspirational ideas for your own garden. It’s also a great place to walk the trails and bird watch.

4055 Roswell Rd. NE. BHNP.org

The remodel of this Sandy Springs kitchen focused on creating a unique sun-filled room featuring Founders cabinets, Messina Grey Honed Limestone countertops by Walker Zanger/Stonecrafters and a Shift Grey mosaic backsplash from WalkerZanger. Stainless-steel appliances are from KitchenAid. GlazerConstruction.com.

Searching for new furniture or antiques to update your home decor?

Check out Kudzu and Company’s 24,000-square-foot showroom to find that perfect treasure. You’ll find a blend of antiques, repurposed furniture, mid-century modern pieces, rugs, lighting, outdoor furniture and even new furniture with custom upholstery.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF (MIDDLE LEFT) GLAZER DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION, PHOTOGRAPHY BY NELSON SALIVIA, FOTOGRAPHIK ARTS; (BOTTOM RIGHT) BLUE OCEAN TRADERS, ROWE FINE FURNITURE.

both of which produce an insect-repelling scent when their leaves are rubbed or crushed. 4020 Roswell Rd. PikeNursery.com

Take plant shopping to the next level with a visit to Gramma B’s Home & Garden in Sandy Springs.

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Check out the class offerings on the workout schedule at CONCOURSE ATHLETIC CLUB. Pop in to take a TurboKick, KettleWorx or LeBarre class with renowned fitness instructor Marianne Baker—she’ll get you to the next fitness level in no time!

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Stand-up paddlboarding is a surprisingly tough workout for your core.

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HEART RATE UP AT MORGAN FALLS OVERLOOK PARK this summer by renting a paddleboard at the High Country Paddle Shack.

HighCountryOutfitters.com Stroll around the HERITAGE SANDY SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET to enjoy a freshly roasted cup of coffee, stock up on fresh ingredients, like pasture-raised meat, or simply enjoy games at the picnic tables. Saturdays 8:30am–12pm from April 16 to October 29, 6100 Lake Forrest Drive.

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Blue Heron Nature Preserve’s native plant and seed sale features a bake sale and artist market. 10–noon.

Free. 4055 Roswell Rd. BHNP.org

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The ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/ Walk offers a 5K run/walk, 1-mile walk, Kids Superhero Dash4Dad and Snooze for Dudes virtual fundraiser for those who can’t attend in person.

7am registration, races begin at 8am. $30 for 5K, $15 for 1-mile and kids’ race. Home Depot/Costco Parking Lot. 6400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. ZeroCancer.org

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The Concerts by the Springs outdoor concert series is a celebrated community tradition each summer.

This concert features Electric Avenue, an 80s pop tribute band. 7–8:30pm, gates open at 5. Free. Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Rd NE, Sandy Springs. HeritageSandySprings.org

Did You Know?

The developer of Sandy Springs’ Wieuca Road (pronounced WHY-yoo-cuh) named it after his three daughters: Wilma, Eugenia and Catherine.

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JUNE 5

Stand Up for the Hooch! StandUp Paddleboard Race has men’s, women’s and kids’ categories.

7–8am start; 11:30am lunch and award party at HCO’s Buckhead location. 2-mile race $60; 6-mile race $75; kids’ race is free. Morgan Falls Overlook Park, 200 Morgan Falls Rd. HighCountryOutfitters.com

JUNE 18

Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism presents the Take It to the River Lantern Parade. Make a lantern at home or attend a workshop to learn how. 8pm–midnight. Free. Parade begins at North Springs United Methodist Church (7770 Roswell Rd, Atlanta 30350) and ends at Morgan Falls Park. ChantelleRytter.com

Did You Know?

The Chastain Park Amphitheater, opened in 1944, and was named after the City of Atlanta’s supervisor of public buildings, Troy Chastain.

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FARMER’S MARKET

The Heritage Sandy Springs Farmers Market is where friends and neighbors gather each Saturday morning from mid-April to November. Nearly 50 vendors offer fresh, local and organic produce.

June 25, 8:30–noon. Century Springs East, 6100 Lake Forrest Drive. HeritageSandySprings.org

JULY 14

The grounds of the Nature Center stay open late for Sunset Sips, a laid-back, family-friendly event.

Bring a picnic and enjoy the tunes of singer/guitarist Garrett Douglas. 6:30–9:30pm. Included in price of admission; members free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

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The Concerts by the Springs outdoor concert series has become a celebrated community tradition each summer. This concert features A1A, a Jimmy Buffet tribute band. 7–8:30pm, gates open at 5.

Free. Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Rd NE, Sandy Springs.

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ts Calendar The Concerts by the Springs outdoor concert series is a celebrated community tradition each summer. This concert features Convoy, a classic country/rock tribute band. 7–8:30pm, gates open at 5. Free. Heritage Sandy Springs, 6110 Blue Stone Rd NE. HeritageSandySprings.org

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The Emory Saint Joseph’s Run for Mercy 1K and 5K is a familyfriendly Peachtree qualifier event beginning and ending at the Perimeter Place Shopping Center. $30 (registration ends June 10).

8am. 100 Perimeter Center Place.

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The Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fashion Show benefits The Drake House, which helps local homeless women and kids get back on their feet. Appetizers and wine will be served. 5:30–9pm. $35; members $25. UPS Corporate Headquarters, 55 Glenlake Pkwy. NE, Atlanta, 30328. TheDrakeHouse.org

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JULY 10

Lenox Square Mall hosts the largest fireworks display in the Southeast.

This year’s event includes food concessions and music by Sons of Sailors and Party on the Moon.

Music begins at 6pm, fireworks at about 9:40pm. Free. 3393 Peachtree Rd NE Atlanta GA 30326.

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The Georgia Ensemble Theatre hosts “Almost Heaven: John Denver’s America.” Bring a picnic—there is a cash bar, so don’t pack alcohol or glassware. 8pm. $15/lawn seating, $30/table seating. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. GET.org

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FARMCHASTAIN is an urban farm used for teaching and growing food to donate to Good Samaritans in Atlanta. North Fulton Master Gardeners present a class on container gardening at the farm. 10am.

Free. Chastain Park Conservancy, 4001 Powers Ferry Rd. NFMG.net

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Sundays on the River Concert features Bob Bakert and Friends with tunes from the 60s and 70s.

Table and lawn seating available.

Doors open at 6pm, concert starts at 7pm. $17.50/person general lawn seating. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

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FARMCHASTAIN is an urban farm used for teaching and growing food to donate to Good Samaritans in Atlanta.

North Fulton Master Gardeners present a class called “Using Produce” at the farm at 10am. Free.

Chastain Park Conservancy, 4001 Powers Ferry Rd. NFMG.net

Today is National Watermelon Day! Head to your local farmer’s market to pick one up.

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Sundays on the River Concert features The Bonaventure Quartet.

Table and lawn seating available.

Doors open at 6pm, concert starts at 7pm. $17.50/person general lawn seating. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

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The grounds of the Nature Center stay open late for Sunset Sips, a laid-back, family-friendly event. Bring a picnic and enjoy the tunes of folk band City Mouse. 6:30–9:30pm.

Included in price of admission; members free. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.

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His restaurant in Sandy Springs, il Giallo Osteria and Bar (pronounced eelJAH-lo) reflects his light-hearted attitude, with its airy, inviting dining space that offers a full view of the busy kitchen. The rustic stone walls, one of which sports a giant map of Italy on a chalkboard, are juxtaposed with sleek wood decor and comfortable red and orange furniture. The restaurant has a casual, relaxed vibe, but the fare is clearly what Adams takes very seriously. It’s carefully considered down to the last detail, a reflection of Adams’ true passion—the food of the coastal regions of Italy.

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As a young man, Adams finally decided it was time for him to strike out on an adventure of his own and he left for Italy in 1985. What was supposed to be a fairly short trip turned into a five-year stint, where he worked in restaurants to support himself and to unlock the mysteries of the food prepared by local chefs. “It changed my life,” he says. “I got jobs where I would work on the restaurant’s farm during the day and

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make pasta in the kitchen in the evening. We would pick cherries and apricots and then go mow the grass. It was truly farm-to-table.”

He eventually returned to Atlanta and, in an interview, impressed Pricci (then Capriccio) owner Pano Karatassos with pasta dishes he made from scratch; he was offered the job as sous chef for the prestigious restaurant.

In 1993, Karatassos’ company, Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, took over Veni Vidi Vici and made Adams executive chef in that successful venture. Unfortunately, life had a change of plans for Adams.

“I was in pretty good shape and wasn’t overweight, but I ended up as the lucky recipient of coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG)—fondly referred to as ‘Cabbage,’” he recalls. Adams recuperated from the procedure and took up cycling after his wife, Kim, gave him a bike as a gift. “I had a wake-up call,” he says. The health scare opened his eyes about exercise and eating fresh, locally sourced food.

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It’s a rush riding in a group, all raising awareness for the cause.”

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They picked this location because it had everything they wanted. “We love Sandy Springs—it’s a small community and our location is easy for everyone to get to. We completely remodeled the interior, so it’s laid out just the way we liked. We are right down the street from Whole Foods—I know they do their homework. If this location is good enough for them, that’s saying something.” The restaurant opened in November 2015 and has enjoyed a warm reception from the Sandy Springs community.

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After Wolf’s second daughter was born, she was told by her doctor that she was morbidly obese and borderline diabetic. “I was devastated,” she says. “I wasn’t sure where to turn or how to get my health back.” With characteristic determination, Wolf immersed herself in getting into shape physically and emotionally. She enrolled in physiology and kinesiology classes so she could understand what she was up against. What emerged from her studies was a plan: “I needed to fit in the most exercise I could in the shortest amount of time. I needed a nutrition plan I could live with,” she explains. In two years she lost 100 pounds and felt better than ever.

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When asked why she chose Sandy Springs for her newest location, she responds that she knows the area well—she grew up here; this is where her target clientele lives, works and plays. “My clients are busy people who really value time,” she says. “Our workouts are about being effective and efficient, so finding a location that’s convenient for clients was a big deal.”

She is acutely aware that, sometimes in life, even a dynamo like her has to lean on others for support. “One of my daughters is battling addiction,” she acknowledges. “She’s doing great, but it’s changed my life 100 percent. We’ve learned to let go and ask for help. It reinforces for me why it’s so important to support people who reach out for resources they need to have a better life.”

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