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MARCH 2020 PUBLISHER
Lifestyle Letter takeover! GOCA Executive Director Doug Barron, far right, with this year’s Lifestyle Publications cancer warrior honorees.
Jim Newman | jnewman@lifestylepubs.com 770.217.1282 EDITOR
Sue Collins | scollins@lifestylepubs.com
Hello friends, EVERY YEAR, 22,000 WOMEN ARE DIAGNOSED WITH OVARIAN CANCER. My mother-in-law, Wendy Sheron, was one of those women in 2001. She lost her battle in 2007. If we only knew the risks and symptoms of this disease then, I think she would still be with us today.
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The mission of Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) is to educate as many
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people as possible about the risks and symptoms of ovarian cancer because, cur-
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
rently, there is no early detection test for the disease. Early detection and treatment
Dr. Jill Golsen, Ashley Henyan, Hayley Hyer, Ken Hughes, Sean O’Keefe, Becky Peterson, Ashley Rausch
are vital to increasing survival odds.
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
I want to thank some special individuals and partners for promoting and supporting the GOCA mission. Bahkahlenah, Betsy, Michele, Pam, and Sara for sharing their stories of courage and survivorship (pictured here at the photo shoot for this month's story). Sean O’Keefe Events for being a 10-year partner of the GOCA Shaken, Not Stirred Gala and Teal Trot 5K. Finally, Lifestyle Publications for providing a platform
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CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry
to share our mission of education and awareness.
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You can support the GOCA mission by attending our 10th annual Shaken, Not
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
Stirred Gala on Saturday, March 14 at Georgia Aquarium. Proceeds from the event
AD MANAGER Chad Jensen
will allow us to continue and expanded ovarian cancer education and awareness
REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams
across Georgia and beyond. Tickets and additional information are available
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at GaOvarianCancer.org. Please take a moment to educate yourself, a loved one, a friend, even a stranger about the risks and symptoms of ovarian cancer. I wish we had. If we only knew, Doug Barron, Executive Director
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26 When Ovarian Cancer Strikes GOCA buoys survivors.
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SCHOOL NEWS
cused business travelers to those looking for
Taylor Road Middle School implemented three
a weekend getaway, the property features 132
teacher “learning walks” to increase classroom
guest rooms, including six suites and eight
effectiveness, learn from colleagues, build col-
accessible rooms. Fitness equipment, stand-up
laborative culture, and focus on student achieve-
desks, headboards with LED mood lighting,
ment. River Trail Middle School (RTMS) hosted
spa-inspired showers and premium mattresses
a successful Parent to School Day for all grade
with plush linens are available in each room.
levels attended by 250 parents who visited two
Onsite fast casual restaurant Cork & Kale™ is
of their children’s classes. RTMS eighth-grader
open each day for breakfast and dinner, offer-
Arushi Cumer placed first in the district Spelling
ing a balanced variety of health-conscious and
Bee. Medlock Bridge Elementary School cele-
indulgent food and beverage options, includ-
brated their diverse community with Heritage
ing the egg white & avocado wrap, Beyond®
Night, in late January with traditional dances
burger and Protein Chicken Bowl.
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North Fulton Market data compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS)
853
Active Listings
157
Sold January
1194 Composer Lane
$431,000
4 Months
Average Sold Price
96%
Sale to List Price
Inventory
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Average Days on
Market
Supply
RECENTLY SOLD SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN JOHNS CREEK Subdivision
Address
Sold Price
List Price
Sold Date
Beds
Bath Year Built
SP/LP %
TDOM
Cameron Forest
5170 Forest Run Trace
$405,000
$416,900
1/30/20
5
4
1987
93.34%
150
River Farm
5095 Johns Creek Court
$520,000
$529,900
1/28/20
4
5
1991
98.13%
301
Brookhaven @ Johns Creek
11139 Brookhaven Club
$591,000
$599,999
1/31/20
4
5
2014
96.57%
110
Quail Hollow Estates
400 Bevy Court
$619,000
$619,900
1/31/20
6
7
2002
100.00%
3
Brookmere@ Johns Creek
11260 Crestview Terrace
$610,000
$638,843
1/24/20
5
5
2019
95.49%
76
Bellmore Park
6487 Creekview Circle
$650,000
$659,900
1/30/20
5
4
2019
98.50%
44
FoxHaven
13080 Fox Road
$648,900
$667,900
1/30/20
5
4
2019
94.68%
126
Briarstone at Nesbit Lakes
5250 Briarstone Ridge Way
$684,986
$700,686
1/30/20
5
4
2019
97.76%
73
St Ives Country Club
3042 Shinnecock Hills Drive
$729,000
$725,000
1/30/20
6
5
1987
99.18%
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Country Club of the South
1255 Stuart Ridge
$1,120,000
$1,349,000
1/24/20
6
8
1996
83.02%
997
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TECH SAVVY
making your home smarter HOME AUTOMATION: Does it make sense for my house? Is now the time to automate my house and lifestyle?
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Automation can save you money. A water detector in the furnace pan., lets you know that you have an Air Conditioner problem immediately!
Voice activated command control of lights is easy to set up. Just say,”hey google - all lights off” ...bam everything is off.
A video hub means you can monitor who is at the door and be assured all systems are GO, even when you're relaxing or working.
A great starting point that will save you money and time and
wonder if your smoke detector is still working? The Nest Protect
effort is to begin with a smart thermostat and a few lamps. A pro-
allows you to test it from your smart phone, even when you are away
grammable thermostat, including the Nest and Ecobee4 will pay for
from the house. Worried that the hoses that supply water to your
itself in less than one year and you will save money in the years to
toilets, sinks, washing machine, and refrigerator are original to the
come. These devices are easy to set up and program manually or
house and that the Air Conditioner is producing hundreds of gallons
from any smart phone/tablet, or computer.
of water a month in your attic or finished basement? The Leaksmart
If you are interested in controlling lighting and small appliances this is easy to do, will save you time, and is just plain fun. Look to start with smart wall electric outlet plugs.
whole house control valve will shut the water off to your house within seconds of a leak being detected and notify you on your phone. Video doorbells are not just for “busy-bodies!” Knowing
A few of our favorite products include doorbell cameras, smoke
when your children are home from school or when valuable
detectors, garage door control, and water leak stop products.
packages are left at your door provides tremendous peace of
These products can be life-altering providing the security and elimi-
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HOPE FOR AS LONG AS NEEDED. But some might not realize that 90 percent of work done by the Red Cross is done by volunteers. And, that these volunteers aren’t waiting around for the next big one to strike. Instead, they are out and about and working in local communities every day, to provide help and emotional support to families and individuals who have nowhere else to turn.
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The most common type of disaster a Red Cross vol-
This spring, Red Cross volunteers will be out
unteer responds to is a home fire-related emergency.
again in Georgia and across the U.S. – adding
“Home fires can happen to anyone, and sadly,
to the nearly 2 million free smoke alarms already
these crises can be caused by something as simple as cooking a meal at home,” says Jennifer Pipa, CEO for Georgia’s Red Cross.
installed in homes. Red Cross volunteers play an integral role in responding to home fires and large-scale disasters
Red Cross volunteers in Georgia respond to
like hurricanes, floods and wildfires; but, they also
around 2,800 home fires every year. This means that,
transport essential blood and blood products to
on average, volunteers provide emergency resources
hospital patients, teach lifesaving skills like First Aid
so families impacted by a home fire can have a safe
and CPR, reconnect family members separated by
place to stay, food and clothing – eight times, daily.
war, migration, conflict or any other humanitarian
But volunteers are also helping to reduce home fire-related casualties by working with community
crisis – across the globe, and support our nation’s service members, veterans and their families.
partners to install free smoke alarms, replace batteries in existing alarms and help families create home fire escape plans that get every member of
To learn more about volunteer opportunities with the
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SO- WHEN YOU GOT MARRIED THEY DIDN’T SNORE. Slowly over the years things have changed. Now there is a chainsaw in the bedroom! One of you has
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moved out to the guest room. Now, they are always tired, have dark circles under their eyes, grumpy and are probably grinding their teeth too. Even worse...your child is snoring. Don’t just blame it on a cold. They do it all the time. They sleep with their mouth open and are just not breathing well. They have ground their baby teeth down to nubs and everyone just says “oh it’s normal.” No, it is not normal at all. This is not just SNORING. Behind the “Snoring Curtain” are issues that must be diagnosed and resolved. If any of this sounds familiar keep reading. There are so many levels to this problem. People can die during an apneic event. They stop breathing. At the very least when we snore, we are not going into a deep sleep. My first introduction to sleep apnea was with my grandmother. I was 15 years old. We had to share a bedroom on a vacation. Lord, she snored and stopped breathing so many times I would lie there awake, scared, and think she was dead. She would lie there without a breath for 30 seconds or more! Then with a huge snort, she would take a deep breath. Does this sound like your loved one? She died later with dementia that was caused by her hundreds of bouts of apnea. She stopped breathing for years and cut off the oxygen to her brain over and over and over, taking small brain cells with the apneic event. This problem is real. Don’t let your loved one struggle with these issues.
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In our office, we see people who are grinding their teeth or have red bleeding gums just in the front of their mouth, which is our first clue. The next is a few questions about their sleeping habits. The CPAP machine is not always the answer so don’t stop reading. After a discussion with the patient, we talk about the route of diagnosing this issue. Since there are so many reasons and treatments, it’s important to
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not just label everyone the same. We must listen to the patient and really think about the reasons and plan of action. Not getting this resolved can break up marriages. I have had patients really upset over their situations. Depending on the chat we determine if it’s a sinus or dental issue. If it’s a sinus issue, I always refer all my patients to a great ENT who knows sleep issues and how to resolve them. You want to get this resolved. In children, this is terrible to let it go on. So please don’t! Children especially feel the effects. Chronic sinusitis, throat infections, mouth breathing, flattened baby teeth, poor
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JOHNS CREEK SY M P H O N Y O R C H EST R A: A NIGHT I N RU SS I A
FOR THE FIRST TIME, JOHNS CREEK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
“Our students have been working hard to prepare a challenging
(JCSO) WILL COLLABORATE WITH MORE THAN 50 OF THE
Russian program,” said Lori Buonamici, Chattahoochee High School
FINEST HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS FOR A BLOCKBUSTER
orchestra director. “It’s been beautiful to watch the transformation
MUSICAL TOUR OF RUSSIA AT THE “A NIGHT IN RUSSIA” CON-
of the orchestra students as they began learning musical classics.
CERT ON SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 7:30 P.M. AT JOHNS CREEK
When I passed out Tchaikowsky’s 2nd Symphony, the panic in the
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. This unique performance will give
room was palpable. How will we EVER play this? But the way the
the audience an opportunity to hear classic Russian sounds in selec-
students jumped in and worked through the difficult passages was
tions by Mussorgsky, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky.
truly inspirational,” Buonamici continued.
This night to remember wouldn’t be possible without JCSO’s gen-
Baughman said he is looking forward to sharing the podium
erous sponsor, Transamerica Foundation, which brought the dream
with Chattahoochee High School’s outstanding conductors, Lori
of this concert to life. Thanks in large part to Transamerica; this
Buonamici and Nick Garofalo. “Each of us will lead the combined
performance is an example of the wonderful things that can happen
musical forces in two selections, creating an evening of symphonic
when the arts, schools, and corporate partners work together.
gems from the rich treasury of Russian Romantic and post-Romantic
JCSO enjoys connecting with the community and schools to
repertoire,” he explained.
provide learning opportunities for students. Last October, JCSO
If you’re not convinced to join JCSO for “A Night in Russia” yet,
performed for students at Ocee Elementary. For some, this was
you’ll be delighted to know, this event would be perfect for a first-
the first time experiencing a professional musical performance and
timer, someone who’s never heard a symphony orchestra concert.
hopefully created an interest in music. “A Night in Russia” takes
All the elements of music and the composing techniques of several
the concept a step further by bringing seasoned professionals and
great masters will be on display.
student musicians on stage together. “The very nature of a student/professional side-by-side gives the students AND the professionals a unique learning/teaching experience.
Single tickets range from $18 to $37 and can be purchased online, by phone 678.748.5802 or at the door. Groups of 10 or more will receive a 15 percent discount.
JCSO’s musicians average more than 20 years experience as professional symphonic musicians whose knowledge of repertoire, performance practice and orchestral playing technique combine to create a living “how to” encyclopedia for aspiring young musicians. Conversely, the students are willing learners who present a unique teaching oppor-
The mission of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra is to enhance
tunity for the professionals,” said music director, J. Wayne Baughman.
the quality of life for Johns Creek and north Metro Atlanta residents
The opportunity for Chattahoochee to play alongside JCSO has
through the presentation of high-quality performances, educational
sparked excitement for the high school’s orchestra and band. The
and other outreach programs that reflect the cultural diversity of the
students are taking the performance seriously.
community. JohnsCreekSymphony.org
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Michele Helene Piepoli of Johns Creek
ARTICLE SEAN O'KEEFE | PHOTOGRAPHY CATRINA MAXWELL MAKEUP BY ST. BELLE DAME
W H E N O VA R I A N
CANCER
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HONORING A SURVIVOR
“MONTHS AFTER THE DIAGNOSIS, I REALIZED I
awareness and offering insight into how they, as
DID HAVE SUBTLE SYMPTOMS BUT I IGNORED
doctors, can be a more positive factor in the lives
THEM,” ADMITS MICHELE HELENE PIEPOLI.
of their patients.”
“Now I always tell women, listen to your body! Be
“Jennifer, my daughter, and Sophia, my 15-year
aware of the subtle signs, it is better to investigate
old granddaughter, were and continue to be my
than to regret.” This is also a motto of the Georgia
inspiration. We are enjoying each day with love and
Ovarian Cancer Alliance and survivors everywhere.
laughter. We are going to concerts and spending
Michele was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2018.
time together.” Michele is currently on immunother-
“My navigation nurse sat with me and my daughter
apy and she keeps negativity out of her life. “I enjoy
and walked me through the entire process, answered all my questions, and most importantly gave me the Georgia Ovarian
Cancer
Alliance’s
(GOCA) Bag of Hope.” The Bag of Hope is provided, free of charge to Georgia based, newly-diagnosed ovarian cancer patients and consists of important information about resources and fellowship as well as numerous comfort items such as a blanket, soft and warm socks, and a journal to document the journey. Survivors Teaching Students
my consulting work and have
“J EN N I F ER, M Y DAUGH T ER, A N D SOPH I A , M Y 15 -Y E A R OL D GR A N DDAUGH T ER, W ER E A N D CON T I N U E TO BE M Y I NSPI R AT ION.”
returned to my profession in a more balanced way.” “I am excited to be attending the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance Shaken, Not Stirred Gala for the first time this year.” The
Georgia
Ovarian
Cancer Alliance was founded in 1998 by a group of thirteen ovarian cancer survivors to educate Georgia’s women, their families, and healthcare providers about the risks, symptoms and treatments of
ovarian
cancer.
The
Shaken, Not Stirred Gala,
is another GOCA program
GOCA’s annual fundraiser is
and
coming up on March 14th at
introduces
medical
students to ovarian cancer
Georgia Aquarium and fea-
survivors in a learning environment to help the stu-
tures a culinary offering from the member chefs of
dents understand the patient’s perspective and one
the Atlanta Chapter of the Les Dames d’Escoffier
that interests Michele greatly. “I am very transparent
International. The evening’s celebration highlights
about my diagnosis especially when interacting with
the work of GOCA, salutes our survivors and their
women,” says Michele. “Initially, I wasn’t. I think
caregivers, and raises critical funds in support of
I just took some time to digest the diagnosis. I feel
GOCA’s outreach programs and the Bag of Hope.
strongly about educating future physicians about
ShakenNotStirredGala.com
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OPEN HOUSE
this kitchen
is home
RENOVATION MAKES COOKING MORE FUN
ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY CATRINA MAXWELL
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SINCE PURCHASING HER HOME TEN YEARS AGO, KARYN HAS BEEN UNHAPPY WITH THE KITCHEN, DREAMING OF A LARGE ISLAND WHERE HER FAMILY COULD COOK TOGETHER AND ENTERTAIN. Her daughter is a freshman in college and son is in graduate school, so holidays and family time are precious. She met Shane and Umar, the owners of Georgia Cabinet Co and they formed a friendship, redesigning the kitchen together for an updated look, new island and amenities that make cooking a joy. “I love the large island and the light granite we chose, but I also now have a huge lazy susan inside the bottom corner cabinet, which opened up a lot more CONTINUED >
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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)
storage space,” says Karyn. “Shane recommended this
existence. It has the ability to mimic the beautiful Carrara
feature along with adding storage cabinets on the front
marble look, but is tougher than both marble and gran-
side of the island.”
ite. Quartz has also become popular recently due to the
“Karyn’s kitchen is an excellent mix of contemporary,
unnecessary long-term upkeep like natural stones.
versatility and elegance. We chose the widely popular
Two-toned kitchens: A bold and attractive new trend
White Shaker cabinets to brighten and make the room
typically composed of the base cabinets as one color and
appear larger,” says Omar, who opened the Georgia
the wall cabinets as a different color. These kitchens are
Cabinet Co in 2013.
fun and diverse, composed with many tones and colors,
Since Karyn loves to cook, Omar chose granite which
allowing the eye to enjoy the entire room.
is very heat, stain and crack resistant, making it a front-
Large and practical sinks: Functionality is important
runner for this kitchen. A slated gray subway contrasts
for kitchens, and specifically sinks. Typically crafted
with the bright cabinets and counter tops. They chose
of ceramic, porcelain or stainless steel, farmhouse
stainless steel tubular pulls for contrast against the bright
sinks have become increasingly popular due to the
white cabinets. “The White Shaker cabinets are extremely
ability to accommodate large pots, pans, plates and
versatile and can be paired with both warm and cool
platters, while also easing the ability to hand wash
tones. Everything in Karyn’s kitchen was strategically
everything in one location.
paired together for style and functionality,” says Omar. Here are a few trends the team at Georgia Cabinet Co is seeing for 2020. Quartz Counter Tops: Unlike granite, quartz counter tops are man-made and the fourth hardest stone in 30
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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
1 JOHNS CREEK WEDDING EXPO
6230 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
The Johns Creek Wedding Expo returns to Johns Creek March 1st, 2020 from 1-4pm at The Standard Club. Discover the best wedding venues and event services in Johns Creek, Georgia at this boutique wedding show! Expo is open to the public.
1 COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOTS Newtown Park
Sign up for a chance to land a plot at Johns Creek’s Newtown Park Community Garden through March 16. The Community Garden offers 52 plots in which people can grow vegetables and flowers. The garden has four raised beds for those who have trouble working at ground level. Each plot is 4 feet by 8 feet. JohnsCreekGA.gov
8 STEP UP 5K
Newtown Park
Both the 5K and 1K courses are on the paved bike trails, and are 100% closed to traffic. Proceeds benefit Embracing Tolerance, a local education and awareness program whose vision is to create a generation of educated and socially responsible youth. RaceRoster.com
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AMERICAN CRAFT SHOW ATLANTA 2 Galleria Parkway
The American Craft Show returns to the Cobb Galleria Centre on March 13 – 15, 2020. The show, in its 31st year, is a three-day celebration of all
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things fine craft. Attendees can shop crafts like they’ve never seen before from over 230 of the country’s leading artists specializing in contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture, home goods and décor.
14 SHAKEN NOT STIRRED GALA Georgia Aquarium
The
Georgia
Ovarian
Cancer
Alliance will celebrate with specialty cocktails, dinner created by Les Dames d'Escoffier International - Atlanta Chapter Chefs, dancing, casino games, tributes, and auctions. Proceeds support GOCA's Bag of Hope as well as education and awareness programs statewide. The Celebrity All-Star Band will provide live entertainment for the crowd. WXIA-TV's Christine Pullara is emcee. GaOvarianCancer.org
14 GUIDED HIKES Autrey Mill
Expand your sense of wonder during these hikes. Loop down to the creek to explore the natural environment here at Autrey Mill. Hikes are open to all ages, but best suited to those who can easily walk a third of a mile. Chaperones must accompany those 14 and younger. Participation fee $5 of free for members of all ages.
14 TAPPIN' OUT HOMELESSNESS Truck & Tap Alpharetta
Join The Drake House's Young Professionals
Advisory
Council
(YPAC) at its 2nd Annual Tappin' Out Homelessness (TOH) event the 2nd Saturday in March at Truck & Tap. CONTINUED >
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dollar for every beer and wine sold throughout the day. Over 1000
people attended last year's event, which raised over $12,000 for The
GIVE YOURS THE CARE IT DESERVES
Drake House.
19 LIBRARY AFTER DARK Metropolitan Library
Join in for the 3rd Thursday of every month for special after-hours
STEAM nights for adults. Learn to use a Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, Virtual
Reality,
Circut
Machine,
Sewing, Filmmaking, Music and more. If you would like to host a skill night with the library please email
New Year’s wishes from Dr. Golsen and her team!
library.outreach@fultoncountyga. gov to share your interest and complete a Volunteer Application.
28 GOAT TRAINING
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center
Attend one Goat Husbandry Class to learn more about the Methods and Safety prior to enrollment in
Jill M. Golsen, DMD
the “Adopt a Goat” Program. This program will lead you through the safety, handling, and care needed to work with goats.Family with children as young as 3 are able to participate in the goat husbandry course.
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29 SPECIAL NEEDS EASTER EGG DASH Park Place at Newtown School
Enjoy a fun spring morning of games, activities, an Easter Egg Hunt and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! The Adaptive Recreation Programs & Events are designed to expose participants to new experiences;
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self-esteem,
self-con-
fidence, and independence; and promote
community
involvement.
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30 JOHNS CREEK CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT Rivermont Golf Club
Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament. Numerous sponsorship Opportunities
Available.
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