Alpharetta Milton Magazine (Winter 2016-17) by Local Life Publishing

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VOL. 3, ISSUE 4 WINTER 2016-2017

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Fulton Science Academy Serving Advanced and Gifted Students PreK - High School {See Page 20}

Restaurant Guide Special Events Calendar GO ITALIAN! Holidays at Avalon & Crabapple

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Winter

2016 - 2017

NOVEMBER•DECEMBER•JANUARY

PUBLISHER’S LETTER P6 RESTLESS IN RESTHAVEN P8 HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Y’ALL! P10 NORTHPOINT VILLAGE FESTIVAL P12 PUMPKINS AND CHRISTMAS TREES P14 INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATIONS P16 STORM DOGS P17 FIGHTING BREAST CANCER P18 FULTON SCIENCE ACADEMY P20 RECONSIDER THE FLU SHOT P24 GO ITALIAN! P26

VETERANS DAY TRIBUTES P29 AREA COOKING SCHOOLS IN SEASON P30 BUILD CHARACTER THROUGH ACTING P32 RESTAURANT GUIDE P34 ALPHARETTA CHAMBER GOLF TOURNEY P38 WHERE TO GOLF P38 MERRY CHRISTMAS AROUND TOWN P40 EVENTS CALENDAR P42 ADVERTISER INDEX P44 ALPHAPALOOZA P46 WHERE TO WORSHIP P46

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Publisher Hello Milton and Alpharetta! Big news here at LLP! We have combined Alpharetta and Milton magazines; and you’ve got the premier combined issue in your hands. Even though we are very separate and distinct cities, we still do overlap a lot. We share readers; and local businesses continue to ask to distribute both publications to their customers because of the overlap. So, here you go. This issue is packed with Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and holiday celebrations across zips 30004 and 30009. Dive in and read about what to do with your friends and families over the next three months. We have a special feature this issue about the Fulton Science Academy, a private school located here in Alpharetta which has been making local and regional headlines with their award-winning programs and academic teams. Read more about them on page 20. Additionally, choose local Italian restaurants for that warm, comfort food as the days cool---on page 26. Attend local Veterans Day ceremonies --- info on page 29. And check out our areas amazing list of restaurants on page 34. There is SO MUCH to do this time of year, so be sure to refer to our calendar and get out there and enjoy. Excited to hear the latest news that both Milton and Alpharetta were recognized as two of the best cities to raise a family in Georgia! Wallethub (wallethub.com). Milton is #2 and Alpharetta is #3. Criteria used to determine the winners were affordability, education, health, safety, socioeconomics, family life and fun! Live locally! Warm Regards,

Regina Barkley

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IN RESTHAVEN TOURS run October 15-16, 2016 All tours are 60-70 minutes Tour begins at Smokejack BBQ 29 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA This is a rain or shine event ________________________________________

ENJOY A WALKING TOUR of downtown Alpharetta and Resthaven Cemetery. You’ll meet

costumed characters from Alpharetta’s past as they stroll along Milton Avenue and rise from their gravesites at Resthaven Cemetery. Learn how Alpharetta grew from a farming community to the Technology City of the South. Live music and a soundtrack enhance the experience. The interactive tours will begin at Smokejack BBQ at 29 S. Main St. and continue through downtown Alpharetta to the cemetery.

Each tour attendee receives a ticket for one free Southern style appetizer, courtesy of Smokejack BBQ. Pre-show entertainment with Miffy Grayson playing the violin. During the tour, enjoy buck dancing, singing, and even a little flute playing along with dramatic story telling. Tour Times: 5-6p.m.; 6:30-7:30 p.m. and 8-9p.m. Cost: $10.50 per ticket, $31 per Group (4 or more) tickets. $15 per Individual walk-ups. Children under 6 are free, must be accompanied by an adult. WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR? 1. Astounding explanation of how Alpharetta got its name. You probably never heard this one before! 2. Two new characters join old favorites. Meet Viet Nam hero Egbert Royce Vaughan and Doctor Walter Phillips, who delivered more than 3,000 Alpharetta babies after attending medical school for two years. 3. Performance scene at Food Truck Alley events Thursdays, October 6 and 13. SPECIAL TREATS 1.Each tour attendee receives a ticket for one free Southern style appetizer, courtesy of Smokejack BBQ. 2.Pre-show entertainment with Miffy Grayson playing the violin. During the tour, enjoy buck dancing, singing, and even a little flute playing along with dramatic story telling. Historic Figures You’ll Meet Addie DeVore; Doc Walter Phillips, Roy “Smokie” Manning, George D. Rucker, Egbert Royce Vaughan, Thomas Jackson Crisler, Amanda Crisler, Isham Oliver Teasley, Jr Atlanta Theatre-To-Go has been named a finalist in Atlanta Magazine’s 2016 Groundbreaker Awards for their work in arts outreach in the metro Atlanta area. This is their fourth year bringing historical street theatre to Alpharetta in their production of Restless in Resthaven, originally developed by the company in 2013.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Y’ALL!

YEAH, BABY! Halloween in Alpharetta and Milton rocks!

for the whole family! Tiny goblins will Trick or Treat and visit participating retailers who will be handing our candy and treats to children.

CARVIN’ IN CRABAPPLE Oct 22, 2016•2:00pm - 5:00pm Broadwell Pavilion, Milton BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) and meet us at Broadwell Pavilion (12615 Broadwell Road) for Carvin’ in Crabapple on Sunday, Oct. 22 from 2-5 p.m. We’ll have carving kits and painting supplies to create spooky or silly jack o’ lanterns for Halloween, pumpkin bowling, storytelling and more! Presented by the Crabapple Community Association and the City of Milton. For more info, contact Courtney Spriggs, public outreach coordinator courtney.spriggs@cityofmiltonga.us.

Visit Concierge to pick up your Trick or Treat map and visit participating retailers who will be handing out candy and treats to children. Each location will be denoted with a window decal and also placed on the Trick-or-Treating map. Once you’ve collected all of your candy, drop your completed map off at Concierge to be entered to win an Avalon family fun prize pack! Participating Retailers and Restaurants: Dental Town, Destination Maternity, Dry Bar, The El Felix, Exhale, Flywheel Sports, Gap, Kinnucan’s, J. Crew, J. McLaughlin, Lenscrafters, Madewell, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Peter Millar, Parisian Nail Salon, Pottery Barn Kids, Sage, Tommy Bahama, Van Michael Salon, Whole Foods

MONSTER BASH DANCE PARTY Oct 30, 2016•4:00pm - 6:00pm ED ISAKSON/ALPHARETTA FAMILY YMCA 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta All of our little ghosts and goblins can come dressed in their Halloween costumes to the Y and party to some fun music, play a few games and eat some yummy snacks. TRICK OR TREATING AT AVALON Oct 29, 2016•10:00am - Noon Avalon•2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Join us for a Spooktacular Halloween filled with Tricks and Treats

KIDZONE HALLOWEEN PARTY 9-11am•October 29th Join us for Topgolf’s Annual KidZone Halloween Party- Tricks, Treats & Targets. Costumes encouraged! Halloween event just for kids – no registration required. Topgolf’s fourth annual KidZone Halloween party, Tricks, Treats & Targets is taking place at all Topgolf Alpharetta. Available for the first 200 kids playing Topgolf. Plus, don’t forget to dress up the kiddos in spooktacular fashion! There will be a costume contest. Valid for kids ages 12 and younger. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Fall is in the Air at North Point Village

BY JORDANA KLEIN

FALL IS UPON US and with it comes the seasonal shopping, creative costumes, cozy company, and family festivities. Alpharetta residents enjoy annual fall festivals and activities throughout the city. Whether it’s tasty treats or family fun that you’re searching for, Alpharetta festivals guarantee hours of fun that can lead to years of unforgettable memories. One seasonal festival that looks forward to another phenomenal day full of activities is the Second Annual Fall Festival and Side Walk Sale. North Point Parkway may be one of your classic holiday stops when gearing up for your parties, dinners and gatherings, so the Fall Festival in the North Point Village Shopping Center seems to be a guaranteed destination! By offering a family-friendly-fun-filled block party event on October 22, 2016 from 11:30am to 2:30pm, the tenants and staff of North Point Village look forward to another year of live entertainment, impressive prizes and sales. The food trucks Ice, Ice Lady and The Blaxican Mexican Soulfood will be serving yummy bites for guests while a live DJ plays tunes enjoyable for anyone in attendance. Alpharetta Fire Trucks will sound their alarms and offer friendly photo-ops while Peppa the Pig will entice everyone to gather round. Children who bring a basket will be able to gather treats around the property, and Learning Express will be painting faces to cheerful guests, too. Raffles and all-inclusive gifts are available until noon on the day of the event. Submissions for tickets have already begun, so be sure to enter prior to the festival, as winners will be announced every half hour

the day of. Prizes for the day include the following: DOOR PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS: $200 gift basket from Vitamin Shoppe $100 gift basket from INK Stationery & Gifts $100 gift card from Versona $50 gift card from Chico’s 2 -$50 gift cards from Talbots (incl. personal shopper appt.) 2 -$25 gift cards from the LOFT 2 -SOMA Bras (up to $50 value each,) 2 -pair mens/ladies shoes-New Balance (up to $150 value each,) Swurfer $129.99 value at Learning Express $100 gift cards from Lane Bryant Jos. A Bank, Visionworks, and Learning Express 10- $100 giftcards -bridal gowns at Treasures Formal & Bridals; and various relaxation and treatment gifts from Relax the Back. The Festival showcases not only current shops but also future shops and tenants, with Georgia Spa Company, Visionworks, INK Stationery and Gifts, Vitamin Shoppe, Treasures Formals & Bridals, and iNails and Spa being among new or upcoming stores. The festival also features Vitamin Shoppe Customer Appreciation Day, so be sure to stop by for free samples of products, a smoothie bar, a powerlifting event with Lifetime Fitness, manufacturer reps on site for sports nutrition, and 20% coupons. It may be a perfect time to stop in, whether you’re a returning customer or new visitor. Last year’s large turnout only brings this year’s Festival to greater heights with new gifts, better offers, and new entertainment. By celebrating the season and gearing up for the holidays, North Point Village provides a prime opportunity for families to enjoy all that the changing of seasons has to offer, without the stress or rush for last-minute gifts.

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Live DJ • Food Trucks • Alpharetta Fire Trucks • Meet Peppa the Pig Hosted by North Point Village Shopping Center – 7300 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022 *Registration ends at Noon on the Day of the Event. The Winners will be announced the Day of the Event and also be contacted by email. For more information email npointvillage.com or visit us online at northpointvillage.info

PUMPKINS, CHRISTMAS TREES AND HOLIDAY CHEER

BY LUCA GIANTURCO, Owner-Scottsdale Farms Garden Center

THE HOLIDAY SEASON is gearing up in Milton. Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas provide many opportunities for families and friends to get together and enjoy these festive three months. Your local garden center offers activities and events geared towards celebrating each holiday with pumpkins, hay rides, farm animals, Christmas trees and wreaths, as well as late fall and winter plantings. Selecting your pumpkin and family Christmas tree together is a fun and bonding experience. Families often enjoy lingering at their favorite garden center to enjoy hay rides, Santa Claus visits, face-painting, viewing farm animals and enjoying a latte or hot chocolate, while roasting marshmallows around a roaring outdoor fire. What a great way to create family memories and establish wonderful traditions! While choosing a pumpkin is a simple matter; the owners at Scottsdale Farms would like to share a few tips when selecting your Christmas tree and wreaths. Freshness is important to help assure your tree looks good in your home throughout the Christmas season. Ideally, trees should be harvested throughout the season instead of all at once to assure the tree you select is as fresh as possible. Instead of trees being displayed in a sunny parking lot, you should be able to select one displayed outside in a wooded or shady area. After selecting

your tree, ask the garden center to give it a fresh cut and place the tree into a stand with a large water capacity, as soon as you can. Snow flocked trees are beautiful and resemble a powdery white, freshly fallen snowfall. Or, you may prefer your tree to be flocked light blue, which resembles a mountain tree covered with snow on a clear moonlit night. Flocked trees actually help needles adhere to the tree better and they should also be displayed in a water stand. Many varieties of Christmas trees are available at garden centers: Fraser fir, Noble fir, Nordmann fir and white pines. Each variety has a different appearance, but Fraser fir is the most aromatic. Most garden centers will carry sizes ranging from table top to specimens over 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122; tall. If you select a giant, consider having your garden center deliver and set up the tree in your home for you. When selecting your wreath, consider one that is made on site. While most wreaths are assembled with Fraser fir boughs as their base, many other local varieties of boughs can be added when your wreath is made for you on site such as: blue ice cypress, red berried nandina, vintage gold cypress, magnolia and cones. And almost any wreath is enhanced with a beautiful bow. At home you can mist your wreath daily with a spray bottle to help preserve freshness. So gather your family and come create some memories over the next three months! LUCA GIANTURCO Owner, Scottsdale Farms Garden Center Milton, Georgia

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INTERNATIONAL ALPHARETTA/MILTON CELEBRATING THE SEASON

In Alpharetta and Milton, we celebrate so many diverse religious and cultural traditions and faiths. Faith is a big part of who we are at Alpharetta/Milton Magazine. This time of year, we take the time to honor all of our neighbors’ special holiday celebrations!

ALPHARETTA/MILTON JEWS celebrate Hanukkah later than usual this year! Hanukkah 2016 begins December 24 and ends in the evening of Sunday, January 1st. The first candle of the menorah is lit at nightfall of December 24th. Hanukkah is an eight-day festival of light that begins on the eve of the Jewish month of Kislev and celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, of purity over adulteration, of spirituality over materiality. More than twenty-one centuries ago, the Holy Land was ruled by Syrian-Greeks. A small band of Jews defeated them and reclaimed their Temple. When they sought to light the Temple’s menorah (seven branched candelabrum) they found only a single cruse of olive oil. Miraculously, the one-day supply burned for eight days, until new oil could be prepared under conditions of ritual purity. Local Jews and their families celebrate for eight days, giving gifts each day. Children get excited and Jews celebrate many activities around town. THE ISLAMIC NEW YEAR- also known as Hijri New Year, is the day that marks the beginning of a new Islamic calendar year and is the day on which the year count is incremented. The first day of the year is observed on the first day of Muharram, the first month of the calendar. The first Islamic year begins in 622 AD, with the emigration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, known as the Hijra. All religious duties such as prayer, fasting in the month of Ramadan, and pilgrimage---and the dates of significant events such as celebration of holy nights and festivals--are calculated according to the lunar calendar. A day in the Islamic calendar begins at sunset. This year, the Islamic

New Year began October 3rd. Happy New Year! In Alpharetta and Milton, many of our Muslim neighbors worship at the Islamic Center of North Fulton located at 1265 Rucker Road.

HINDUS CELEBRATE a religious holiday in December

called Pancha Ganapati, which is a five-day holiday that honors Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed lord of culture and new beginnings. The celebration begins Dec. 21 and includes outings, picnics, feasts and gift giving. Pancha Ganapati includes traditions that are similar to Christmas traditions. Families put up a statue of Ganesha and decorate their homes with pine boughs, or durva grass, tinsel, blinking lights and ornaments. Children dress the statue in different-colored clothes for each day of the celebration. Each color, including yellow, blue, red, green and orange, represents a different aspect of the holiday. Many Hindu families in Alpharetta also join in Christmas festivities, including parties and gift-giving so that children do not feel left out of the most-celebrated national holiday in the US. And, in India, which has the largest population of Hindus in the world, Christmas is actually a national holiday, celebrated as a festival by many Hindus around the world. In Alpharetta and Milton, many of our Hindu neighbors worship at Hanuman Mandir, located at 390 Cumming Street.

CHRISTIANS celebrate Christmas for one day, on December

25th, which is the birth of Christ. Jesus Christ was born in a manger in Bethlehem to the virgin Mary and her betrothed Joseph, as prophesied by the archangel Gabriel. Jesus is the savior of all of humanity, not just Christians. His life and miraculous works are documented in the Bible and through Church tradition passed down over 2000 years. American culture celebrates Christmas in a big way----it’s the biggest holiday of the year in the US. Much of Christmas has been commercialized but many devout Christians maintain the holiness of the birth of Christ by simplifying the gift-giving, attending Mass and worship services, and by passing down family traditions and the story of the life of Christ to their children. Alpharetta and Milton Christians worship at numerous Catholic, Methodist, Protestant, Baptist and other churches throughout the area. See page 46 for a full list of local churches.

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Many dog owners wonder why their pet becomes so nervous and sometimes even frantic during a thunderstorm. “STORM DOGS” have varying degrees of nervousness during storms. Some dogs may just feel the need to be closer to their owners. Others may pace and pant. Some pets literally PANIC and freak out during a storm. Many clients have told stories of their dog tearing up furniture, digging through sheetrock, shredding carpeting and some pets have even broken through windows as the panic escalates in a storm. This type of behavior usually happens when owners are away during a thunderstorm. Thunder Phobia is not uncommon and most pets don’t grow out of it. Many times pets will actually develop this issue as they get older. Certain breeds that display higher levels of separation anxiety, or pets with more nervous tendencies seem to be more affected. No one really knows all of the causes or triggers that cause this panic in a storm but many pets may start to be uneasy before there is any sign of a thunderstorm. Many speculate that it is a change in barometric pressure that the dog may sense which starts the nervousness. Then the thunder begins in the distance and the pet becomes more nervous. Then the high winds loud

claps of thunder and lightening begin and this is usually when the pet hits panic mode. Some experts say that a pets coat may actually pick up the static from the electrical storm and create shocking sensations. Many pets that are scared in a storm are also afraid of backfiring cars, gun shots and fireworks, which lead many to think it is just more of a fear of loud noises. It is very difficult to find a remedy when you have a pet that panics during a storm. First of all, a well trained pet that listens to your command is a benefit. Babying the pet during this kind of behavior may only encourage the same behavior next time a storm rolls around. Having a special place for your dog, such as a crate that you can cover with a blanket may be helpful in making your pet feel more secure. Many clients have to resort to medications that will sedate the pet or use Benadryl in a higher dosage to create a drowsy affect so the dog is not so panicky. Always consult your veterinarian for proper dosing of any medication. Several years ago a product known as the thunder coat came out for pets. Many clients use them and like the affect they get when there pet is in panic mode during a storm. The best way to possibly remedy this problem is slow methodical conditioning. Starting at a very young age and remaining consistent. Using a hair dryer starting on low and working your way up so your dog gets used to the sound. Walking your dog near an area where there is car noise. Getting your pet as used to as many sounds and loud noises as possible may help condition your pet away from this behavior. There is no perfect explanation or solution but Thunder phobia is not pleasant for the pets or their owner.

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Fighting Breast Cancer

Your age, lifestyle and family play role in prevention By Dr. Amelia B. Zelnak

THERE IS NO MAJIC FORMULA that predicts who will be diagnosed with breast cancer and no one is absolutely not at risk for breast cancer.

Breast cancer is typically most treatable when it is detected at earlier stages, so breast screening is a very important part of a woman’s health care plan. Most people don’t know that about 80 percent of people diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a relative who had the disease. That’s why it’s so important to get yearly check-ups and mammograms for anyone over the age of 40. Two easy ways to reduce your risk for breast cancer •Eat healthy •Stay fit Because breast cancer has been associated with obesity, watching your diet and exercising are great lifestyle changes anyone can make (and they have benefits for other aspects of women’s health as well!) Family History If a woman does have a family history of breast cancer, her risk may be increased so she has several options to learn more. Genetic counseling and testing can help women understand how their family history impacts their odds of developing breast cancer and learn about options for increased screening or even surgery to reduce their risk. A simple blood or saliva test can determine if a person carries a mutation in a gene that increases the chance of developing breast, or other cancers.

The most well-known examples are the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes; however additional breast cancer genes have been discovered as well. A harmful genetic mutation can be inherited from a mother or father. Each child of a parent who carries a mutation in one of these genes has a 50 percent chance (or 1 in 2) of also inheriting the mutation. Therefore, genetic testing is not just information for one person, but a whole family. Anyone considering testing should first speak with their doctor who can refer them to a genetic counselor, so all of the implications of testing can be discussed. Age is an important risk factor The time for average risk women to begin having yearly mammograms is age 40, but some doctors recommend beginning earlier depending on certain factors, like family history. Although mammograms don’t prevent breast cancer, statistics show that by screening for breast cancers and detecting them at the earliest possible point, they can lower the risk of a woman dying of breast cancer by 35 percent in women over the age of 50. For more information about mammograms, genetic counseling, or breast cancer, visit northside.com/ breastcare Dr. Amelia B. Zelnak, is an oncologist specializing in breast cancer treatment at Atlanta Cancer Care, affiliated with Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. Dr. Zelnak is committed to developing novel clinical trials for the management of early-stage and metastatic breast cancer. For more information, visit atlantacancercare.com.

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FULTON SCIENCE ACADEMY Serving Advanced and Gifted Students PreK - High School

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Brake lights illuminate Alpharetta on a brisk fall morning as commuters head into work. But many cars are making a stop before they reach their final destination at a location that more and more people are learning about every day. Fulton Science Academy Private School. Since becoming a private school five years ago, Fulton Science Academy is blazing an impressive path. From moving into a beautiful new campus last fall, to sending five academic teams to represent the state of Georgia in national and international competitions in 2016, FSAPS serves advanced and gifted children and was just named the Best Private School (K-12) in North Fulton/South Forsyth Counties by Appen Media. With so much attention recently, we wanted to learn more about Fulton Science Academy. I took a moment to speak with the school’s principal, Kenan Sener, to discuss just a few reasons why this is quickly becoming a standout school in North Fulton. Alpharetta/Milton Magazine:

First, I’d like to congratulate you on recently being named “The Best Private K-12 School” in North Fulton by Appen Media. Were you surprised by this honor? Sener: We were! I’ve learned many valuable lessons throughout my educational career, the most important being the value of hard work and listening to those around me. As such, our administrative team focuses daily on creating a culture where our teachers enjoy coming to work and have the support they need to be successful and innovative in the classroom. We’ve found that when teachers are enthusiastic about their jobs and feel valued and supported, this creates a very positive trickle-down effect; students love coming to school as well! To peek into a classroom, a visitor would see that students here perceive learning to be a privilege, not a punishment. Add into that equation our incredible parent volunteers, and we feel so fortunate. The Appen Media Award, while not expected, is certainly appreciated. It has put a spring in everyone’s step! Alpharetta/Milton Magazine: Wonderful! I also heard that you were a finalist for two presti-

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gious STEM Education Awards this fall. Care to discuss? Sener: Sure. The Technology Association of Georgia hosts a statewide competition annually to recognize excellence in STEM education. This year, our school was chosen as a finalist in the middle school and extracurricular program categories. With more than 130 outstanding nominations, this is a huge honor for FSA because it speaks to the value of the education we offer. We want to set the standard for STEAM education nationally and internationally and this recognition is one step towards achieving that. For a school of our size and our scale, this may seem like an ambitious vision, but this is what we teach our students and what we practice in our lives as well. Alpharetta/Milton Magazine: FSA appears to be very committed to giving back to the community. I just saw a news segment on 11Alive about your studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts to raise money for pediatric cancer research in September. Please explain. Sener: September was an amazing month! To support Childhood

Cancer Awareness Month, our school decided to do a fundraiser to support pediatric cancer research. By the end of the month, students had exceeded their goal by more than 700%, raising more than $8K for local nonprofit, CURE. The childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giving spirit is contagious here at FSA. Our students love helping others, and it warms our hearts. Alpharetta/Milton Magazine: Your enrollment is rising and I hear you have blueprints in the works to expand the campus and include a high school. What are your ingredients for success? What makes your school different from other private schools? Sener: There is certainly no shortage of wonderful private schools in Atlanta that we respect greatly. We follow a STEAM curriculum with emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics in a setting that serves advanced and gifted students. Yes, our students have access to lots of innovative technology. But they also embrace classes in art and music and relish outdoor time through PE and daily recess. They work hard, but they play hard, too. We believe that success starts with personal happiness and we love to see that many students often CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE...

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don’t even want to leave the school at the end of the day. Alpharetta/Milton Magazine: Anything else? Sener: I think our school is special because of the value we place on relationships and the sense of community we enjoy here. Everyone longs to be part of a group where they feel comfortable and accepted. At FSA, there is no, “one size fits all” mentality. Each child is different. Each teacher is different. Each subject is different. We ask ourselves daily how we can combine these forces to provide the best educational experience for each individual child. If something works well, we model it for others. If something doesn’t, we take immediate action to remedy it. In other words, we call ourselves a small school with a big heart. Alpharetta/Milton Magazine: Are you concerned you’ll lose this focus and flexibility if your school continues to grow as it has in the past few years? Sener: No. FSA will always remain a small school with a family atmosphere. With only 455 students, we really get to know and enjoy one another. As we expand, we will carefully manage that growth. We will always have a small elementary school, a small middle school and a small high school. The personal attention we are able to provide in our small school setting plays a big role in our students’ success and we will continue to keep it that way. Alpharetta/Milton Magazine: Do all of your students plan to go into STEM-related careers? Sener: No…we have a very diverse student body and we love every child’s uniqueness. We know that our students will be leaders of the future taking important roles in society. Some may choose to work in STEM fields, but we realize that many others will be wonderful journalists, lawyers, economists, professors, and will choose other careers to lead the way for others. We’ve always told our students that if you love what you do, work never feels like work. We encourage students to follow their passion and look for careers to fulfill them. From that vision, with hard work and personal discipline, success will follow. The past has proven this to be true; I believe the future will prove it truer, still. More: Fulton Science Academy Private School (FSAPS) has fostered a “yearn to learn” culture where students embrace an innovative, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) curriculum. Our extracurricular programs are widely recognized; FSAPS proudly represented the state of Georgia in five national and international academic competitions in 2016. Currently, FSAPS has 450 students in Pre-K through high school. The study body is diverse and reflects award-winning academic teams, competitive athletes, personal entrepreneurs, professional working actors, and award-winning critical thinkers. Built upon core values of excellence, innovation, and character, FSAPS has engineered a school of the future today. For more information, please visit fultonscienceacademy.org.

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These Italian restaurants, found only in Alpharetta, will have your taste buds thinking you’ve been transported to Italy after one bite! CAMPANIA 800 North Main Street•campaniaga.com Go back in time to old Napoli, the birthplace of pizza with Campania’s authentic Neapolitan-style pizza. Co-owners Jennifer and Stewart Muller follow a 120-year-old cooking method. Each pie is made using traditional double zero flour, natural yeast and sea salt, and imported Italian tomatoes, meats and cheeses. Then, it’s baked in a volcanic brick oven at 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit for one minute before guests can indulge. CRUST 131 South Main Street•crust-pizzeria.com Crust serves modern Italian cuisine with a local twist. Savor classic pasta, flatbreads and specialty fusion pizzas at a quaint

COLLETTA 900 3rd Street•collettarestaurant.com At this upscale Italian eatery in Alpharetta’s Avalon, Executive Chef Michael Perez combines familiar favorites with unexpected ingredients. The cheese and pasta are made fresh in-house, daily. Colletta earned “Best Bite” in 2015 by Taste of Atlanta and “Best Meatball” in 2015 by the Atlanta Meatball Festival. Raise a glass to genuine Italian dishes in the family-style dining room, or pick up a cocktail from the bar window to sip while shopping Avalon’s premium stores. LA CASA ITALIAN GRILL 37 Old Roswell Street•lacasaitaliangrill.com La Casa Italian Grill embodies the foundation of Italian culture: love for family and food. The restaurant serves authentic Italian recipes passed down over three generations, alongside a heaping helping of memories. Owner and native of Naples, Italy, Pasquale Cardamuro, attended culinary school in his home country to learn the ins and outs of Italian cuisine. Savor specialties like veal marsala, pollo parmigiano, and shrimp scampi and sip a shared bottle of red wine with loved ones al fresco on the heated and covered deck.

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RESTAURANT ADDRESS TEL. NUM WEBSITE FOOD Eggs Up Grill Einstein Brothers Bakery EM Bop El Azteca El Don Bar & Grill El Felix El Porton Firebirds Firefly Kitchen First Watch Fry Me 2 The Moon Grand Champion BBQ Haiku Sushi & Steakhouse Honeybaked Ham Hop Alley Brew Pub Hudson Grille Humble Pie Pizza Company Indigo Ippolito’s Italian Restaurant J Christophers Kickshaw Tavern Kona Grill La Casa Italian Grill Rest. La Parilla Lin’s Chinese Lime Juice Thai Bistro Lobster House Sushi & Hibachi Locos Deli & Pub Made kitchen & Cocktails Mambo’s Café Marlow’s Tavern Mellow Mushroom Midway Meal House Miller’s Alpharetta Ale House Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails Mittie’s Cafe on Main My Friends Place Nahm Thai Cuisine Nothing Bundt Cakes Olde Blind Dog Oak Steakhouse On The Border Mexican Grill

270 Rucker Rd 5530 Windward Pkwy 800 North Main Street 13800 Hwy 9 N 6320 Atlanta Hwy 1130 Avalon Blvd 4902 Atlanta Hwy 2665 Old Milton Pkwy 3070 Windward Plaza 3450 Old Milton Pkwy 5155 Atlanta Hwy 12635 Crabapple Road 5966 N Point Pkwy 7601 North Point Pkwy 25 S Main St 865 N Main St 869 N Main St 12635 Crabapple Road 12850 State Hwy 9 3070 Windward Plaza 800 N Main St 5100 Avalon blvd 37 Old Roswell St 865 North Main St 12850 Hwy 9 N 670 North Main St 10890 Haynes Bridge Rd 11770 Haynes Bridge Rd 45 B Roswell St 4915 Windward Pkwy 3900 1st Street 3070 Windward Pkwy 5150 Atlanta Hwy 10750 Davis Dr 800 Mayfield Rd 62 N Main St 696 North Main St 5310 Windward Pkwy 5230 Windward Pkwy 12650 Crabapple Road 950 Third St 10575 Davis Dr.

(678) 878-2251 (678) 339-1866 (678) 395-6226 (678) 867-9950 (678) 404-5473 (678) 248-5239 (678) 393-8888 (678) 225-8611 (770) 609-8523 (678) 566-3447 (678) 691-1613 (770)993-4227 (770) 521-1983 (770) 518-5000 (770) 696-2097 (770) 777-4127 (678) 867-6773 &770) 616-4142 (678) 624-1900 (770) 360-0907 (770) 475-0444 (470) 226-1540 (470) 258-4135 (678) 339-3888 (770) 740-1892 (678) 242-2991 (770) 475-0333 (770) 751-9898 (770) 452-6233 (770) 753-4354 (678) 248-5230 (678) 566-7888 &770) 442-3738 (678) 277-2581 (770) 817-0161 (770) 772-0850 (770) 667-8414 (678) 762-1818 (678) 366-1445 (678) 624-1090 (678) 722-8333 (404) 991-2660

eggsupgrill.com einsteinbros.com embop.com aztecamex.com eldonalpharetta.com theelfelix.com elportonmexicanrestaurant.com firebirdsrestaurants.com urbanspoon.com firstwatch.com fryme2themoon.com gcbbq.net haikusteakhouse.com honeybakedham.com hopalleybrew.com hudsongrille.com humblepiepizzaco.net facebook.com ippolitos.net jchristophers.com kickshawgrill.com konagrill.com lacasaitaliangrill.com laparilla.com linschineserestaurant.com limejuicethaibistro.com lobsterhousealpharetta.com locosgrill.com madekc.com mambos-cafe.com marlowstavern.com mellowmushroom.com midwaymealhouse.com millersalehouse.com miltonscuisine.com mittiesalpharetta.com myfriendsplace.com nahmthaicuisine.com nothingbundtcakes.com oldeblinddog.com oaksteakhouseatlanta.com ontheborder.com

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Breakfast, $ Bagels, $ Korean, $ Mexican Mexican,$ Tex-Mex, $$ Mexican Steak, $$$ Tapas, $$ Breakfast/Lunch Seafood, $$ BBQ Japanese, $$ Deli, $$ American, $$ American, $$ Pizza, $$ Italian Italian, $$ Breakfast, $ Sushi, $$ American, $$ Italian, $$ Mexican, $$ Chinese, $$ Thai, $$ Japanese, $$ American, $$ Spanish, $$$ Cuban, $$ American, $$ Pizza, $$ American American, $$ American, $$$ American,$$ Deli, $ Thai,$$ Dessert Irish Steakhouse, $$$ Tex-Mex, $$

RESTAURANT GUIDE

RESTAURANT ADDRESS TEL. NUM WEBSITE FOOD PF Changs 7925 North Point Pkwy (770) 992-3070 pfchangs.com Chinese,$$$ Papoulis Mediterranean Cafe 3070 Windward Plz (770) 442-8884 papouliscafe.com Greek, $ Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen 10795 Davis Dr (770) 992-5566 pappadeaux.com Seafood, $$ Pure Taqueria 103 Roswell St (678) 240-0023 puretaqueria.com Tex/Mexican, $$ Ray’s On the Creek 1700 Mansell Rd (770) 649-0064 raysrestaurants.com Steakhouse,$$$ Rio Balsas Taqueria 235 South Main St (770) 475-7890 Facebook Spanish, $$ Roasters 12850 Hwy 9 (770) 753-0055 roastersfresh.com American,$$ Romano’s Macaroni Grill 5045 Windward Pkwy (770) 360-6302 macaronigrill.com Italian, $$ Ruby Tuesday 6055 North Point Pkwy (770) 667-5776 rubytuesday.com American, $$ Ru Sans 13085 Alpharetta Hwy (770) 346-9020 rusans.com Thai Ruth’s Chris Steak House 11655 Haynes Bridge Road (770) 777-1500 ruthschris.net Steakhse,$$$$ Sage Woodfire Tavern 11405 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 569-9199 restaurantalpharetta-ga.com American, $$$ Salt Factory 102 S Main St (770) 752-1888 saltfactorypub.com Pub, $$ Satay House 281 S Main St (770) 663-8666 satayhouseatlanta.com Thai, $$ Secreto 6195 Windward Pkwy (770) 752-0922 secretokitchen.com Comfort, $$ Smashburger 5530 Windward Pkwy (770) 410-7611 smashburger.com Burgers, $$ Smokejack BBQ 29 S Main St (770) 410-7611 smokejackbbq.com BBQ, $$ South Main Kitchen 9 S Main St (678) 691-4622 southmainkitchen.com American, $$ Spice Brick Oven Kitchen 10800 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 777-0778 spicebrickovenkitchen.com Tapas, $$ Sushi Nami 5316 Windward Pkwy (678) 566-3889 sushinami.com Japanese, $$ Taco Mac 875 N Main St (770) 346-9119 tacomac.com American, $$ Tara Humata Mexican Grill 6195 Windward Pkwy (770) 772-4540 tarahumata.com Mexican, $$ Taste of India 3070 Windward Pkwy (678) 242-0155 tasteofindia.com Indian, $ Ted’s Montana Grill 6100 Avalon Blvd (678) 710-9025 tedsmontanagrill.com Steakhse, $$ Thai Thai 11525 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 777-1306 eatthaithai.net Thai, $$ Tin Roof Kitchen 52 N Main St (770) 360-9395 tinroofkitchen.com Gluten-free $$ Tokyo Sushi 980 Birmingham Road (678) 240-0602 Thai Tom + Chee - Alpharetta 970 Northpoint Dr (470) 375-5871 tomandchee.com Sandwich, $$ Tuscany Cafe & Bistro 28017 Mill Creek Ave (678) 624-9532 tuscanycafebistro.com American, $$ Twisted Taco 5815 Windward Parkway (770) 777-9199 twistedtaco.com Mexican, $$ Union 14275 Providence Road (770) 569-7767 sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com American Vinny’s on Windward 5355 Windward Pkwy (770) 772-4644 sedgwickrestaurantgroup.com Italian, $$$ Vito’s Italian Bistro 980 Birmingham Road (770) 442-9119 Italian Volcano Asian Bistro 5316 Windward Pkwy (678) 366-9668 volcanobistro.com Sushi, $$ Wildflour 5815 Windward Pkwy (678) 822-9453 wildflouratlanta.com Sandwich, $$ Wild Wing Cafe 5530 Windward Pkwy (678) 990-9464 wildwingcafe.com American, $ Z Pizza 5315 Windward Pkwy (678) 205- 4471 zpizza.com Pizza Zola’s Italian Bistro 2955 Bethany Bend (770) 360-5777 zolaitalian.com Italian Zoe’s Kitchen 10920 Haynes Bridge Rd (770) 772-5632 zoeskitchen.com Fresh Deli, $$

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La Casa Authentic Italian Grill

Alpharetta’s “BEST Italian Restaurant” LOCATED IN A QUAINT HISTORIC HOME

•Extensive Wine List •Corporate & Social Events •Private Dining •Seafood Specialties

•Intimate Dining Space •Full-Service Catering •New Daily Specials •Heated Outdoor Patio

L AC A S A I TA L I A N G R I L L . C O M La Casa offers a taste and experience of Italy in a wonderful historic house that has been transformed into three intimate comfortable dining rooms with a heated outdoor patio. Pasquale, a native of Naples, Italy serves the finest and freshest foods. He has created the prefect combination of Authentic Italian recipes and artfully prepared seafood meals with passion.

37 OLD ROSWELL ST., DOWNTOWN ALPHARETTA•770.609.6311

authentic Mexican cuisine

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Blue Agave shares a passion for our land and our roots. This is why we bring you the best Mexican cuisine of our region, always using the freshest ingredients so you can experience all the flavor of our land. Come visit and explore our wide range of gourmet dishes and specialty drinks. B L U E A G A V E G R I L L • 12 0 5 0 E t r i s R d . , R o s w e l l • 7 7 0 . 5 5 9 . 12 2 3 • b l u e a g a v e g r i l l . n e t

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Alpharetta Chamber's 2nd Annual

Golf Tournament

Where to Golf?

GOLF CLUB OF GEORGIA • 1 Golf Club Dr., 30005 golfclubofgeorgia.com Two Arthur Hills-designed courses, Lakeside and Creekside are distinctly different from each other offering the golfer enormous architectural, aesthetic and strategic variety. In 1999, Golf Digest honored Lakeside’s par-5, 607 yard 11th hole as one of “America’s Best 99 Golf Holes.” CROOKED CREEK GOLF CLUB• 3430 Highway 9 N, 30004 thecrookedcreekclub.com• Crooked Creek’s Course offers a par 72 Michael Riley design that plays nearly 7000 yards from the back tee. Featuring undulating greens, demanding tee shots, and challenging approach shots, it is regarded by many to be the premier Championship golf course in Greater Atlanta.

It's golf season! The Chamber is thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual Golf Tournament which will be held on November 14th, 2016 at Crooked Creek Club! The Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce Golf Networking League program involves 9 holes of golf at both Milton Country Club and Crooked Creek courses every other week, for 16 weeks. After participants play 9 holes, they join together in the clubhouse for fun, food, drinks, and networking. The 2nd annual tournament finishes out the program for the League. Don’t miss this tournament! Chamber staff is lining up all sorts of events, giveaways, and prizes for day of. It is sure to be the highlight of 'tournament season'. Crooked Creek Club 3430 Highway Nine N•Alpharetta, GA 30004 Monday, November 14th, 2016 8:00am - Player Check-In/Breakfast/Warm-Up 10:00am - Shotgun Start - Scramble Format Post Tournament - Reception, Awards & Prizes, Raffle Drawings Sponsorships still available with levels ranging from $250 to $5000. Sponsors include Choices To You, Appen Media, City of Alpharetta, Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, Insperity, Burger FI, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Steele Dermatology. Contact Hans Appen for more information at hans@alpharettachamber.com.

TROPHY CLUB OF ATLANTA• 15135 Hopewell Rd., 30004 americangolf.com/trophy-club-atlanta Carved out of heavily wooded terrain in order to create a challenging yet playable course, they now offer Champion Bermuda greens. Nominated as Golf Digest’s “Best New Public Course” when opened in 1992, it was designed by DJ DeVictor and ABC-TV Golf Analyst Steve Melnyk. MILTON COUNTRY CLUB• 1785 Dinsmore Rd, 30004 miltoncountryclub.com•Although the par 70 Willard Byrd design tips out at 6100 yards, this course will test the patience of any golfer. This risk-reward course gives you the choice to shape a fairway wood to a narrow fairway or go for the gusto and let it rip. It boasts narrow tee shots and pure rolling stamp sized greens. ECHELON GOLF CLUB• 501 Founders Dr., 30004 echelonliving.com A broad-shouldered beautiful and formidable test designed by famed golf course architect Rees Jones, this course wanders over 600 acres of rolling hills, providing striking elevation changes and panoramic views, most notably on the back nine. This semi-private course also features a 32-acre practice facility. WHITE COLUMNS COUNTRY CLUB • 300 Clubhouse Dr., 30004 whitecolumnscountryclub.com This Tom Fazio designed golf course has consistently been rated one of the area’s top courses, guarded by towering pine trees and featuring large greens. Golfers will find deep bunkers and countless elevation changes as the course layout gradually increases in challenge and splendor building to a crescendo over the last final five holes. ATLANTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB• 350 Tournament Players Dr., 30004 atlantanationalgolfclub.com Building on a legacy of greatness, this course was crafted by renowned father and son team Pete and P.B. Dye. The 6942 yard, par-72 course meanders across 240 acres of natural hardwoods, babbling brooks and rolling hills, perfect for the golfers who demand challenge, playability, beauty and fairness. MANOR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB• 15951 Manor Club Dr., 30004 manorgcc.com Home to the only Tom Watson championship golf course in Georgia with 18 masterfully designed and memorable holes winding throughout hardwoods and towering pines, quiet lakes and streams. Seeped in the tradition of golf’s birthplace, Scotland, this course is extraordinary, boasting impeccable course conditioning and breathtaking vistas.

JOIN US AT THE CREEK

BECAUSE SOMETIMES IT IS DIFFICULT TO COMMIT We want to make it easy for you to try our Club. $185 per month! •Golf access at the Creek after 1pm on Weekdays, Weekends, Holidays •Unlimited use of driving range and practice facility •Invitation to all Crooked Creek Club dining events and social activities PLUS •Golf access at Milton Country Club anytime Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays •Access to dining, tennis, pool and fitness at Milton Country Club •Invitation to all Milton Country Club dining and social events Membership is for six months and is limited to new prospective members of Crooked Creek Club only! Membership may be converted anytime during the six month trial. Or, upon completion of the trial period the member may resign or elect to become a full member of Crooked Creek Club. Initiation fee at time of conversion.

PHILIP HERTERICK MEMBERSHIP SALES DIRECTOR 770.475.2300 X119 Philip.Herterick@AlpharettaACC.com

3430 Highway 9 North, Milton GA 30004 thecrookedcreekclub.com

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MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Merry Christmas Alpharetta and Milton!!! What to do this holiday season? THE LIGHTING OF AVALON November 20, 2016•1 – 8 p.m. Avalon•2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta Get in the holiday spirit with festive music and free activities for the whole family. From holiday show tunes to the annual opening of Avalon On Ice, there will be fun had by all. Events will include our not to miss Tree Lighting ceremony at 7 p.m. for our Christmas tree with the arrival of Santa Claus and a spectacular fireworks display. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 1PM to 5PM: Enjoy activities, crafts, and fun for the entire family at the Activity Row 1PM to 9PM: Avalon on Ice will open with a dazzling figure skating performance from 1-2PM. The rink will be open for all guests to enjoy from 2-9PM. 1PM to 5PM: Holiday performances will take place on the main stage throughout the day from community groups and local artists. 4PM to 7PM: Street performers will entertain along the boulevard including holiday stilt walkers, Christmas carolers, and more. 5PM to 6PM: Bogey and the Viceroys will take the stage to headline the night as they play holiday tunes that will have everyone on their feet. 6PM to 6:55PM: Enjoy a Holiday Spectacular Variety Show as you await Santa’s arrival! Special celebrities and guests will wow

the crowd to put everyone in the Holiday Spirit. 6:55PM: Don’t miss Santa Claus as he arrives to Avalon. 7PM: Join Santa as he lights the tree and celebrate the official start to The Perfect Holiday at Avalon with a live fireworks show! CHRISTMAS IN CRABAPPLE Dec 3, 2016•2:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday, Dec. 3, is sure to have heaps of holiday cheer in Milton as the city, in partnership with the CCA, hosts the ninth annual Christmas in Crabapple from 2 to 5 p.m. in historic downtown Crabapple at Broadwell Pavilion located at 12615 Broadwell Road. This quaint holiday tradition has become a Milton staple including Santa photos from Blencoe and Co. Photographic Arts, caroling, s’mores, bonfire/firepit, hot cocoa and fun! AVALON ON ICE Tis’ the season to lace up your skates and glide into the holiday spirit at Avalon on Ice. The monumental Rockefeller-inspired ice skating rink is back starting November 20 through January 22. Hours: Monday: 3PM to 10PM•Tuesday: 3PM to 10PM Wednesday: 3PM to 10PM•Thursday: 3PM to 10PM Friday: 3PM to 10PM •Saturday: 10AM to 10PM Sunday: 12PM to 7PM•School Holidays: 10AM to 10PM General Admission: $18/person includes skates Children (under 10 years old): $14/child includes skates Group Rate (10 or more people): $15/person includes skates Season Pass: $175/person includes skates Disco Skate - Saturday, January 14th from 5 to 10PM:

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top-of-the -line road and mountain bikes•neighborhood cafe•repairs and service

7 70 M i d B ro a d w e l l R d Milton, GA 470 . 282 . 6789

@whitetailbicycles

IT IS PRETTY SIMPLE, ACTUALLY. We are Whitetail Bicycles, your neighborhood boutique bicycle shop and cyclery cafe. Bringing cycling and caffeine to Milton.

Ride On!

WE SERVE Stumptown Coffee! Complimentary Coffee for Veterans on Nov. 11th!

Get ready to hit the ice in your very best 70’s inspired style! Skate the night away to throwback disco tunes and all skaters dressed in their disco wear will receive $2 off an Avalon on Ice Ticket. Be sure to come in your grooviest outfit because best dressed will win a prize! Costume Contest will take place at 7PM. Participants must be present at or around the ice rink in order to qualify. FREE PICTURES WITH SANTA December 3, 2016•10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Alpharetta Welcome Center•178 South Main Street Get your holiday photos taken for free at the Alpharetta Welcome Center on Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Stop in for an individual or family photo with Santa. Have the photo printed and emailed to you to share with friends and family. This is a free event and refreshments will be served. No reservations required. No pets please. The photographer will be using a “green screen” so it is recommended that attendees not wear green clothing. One photo print per family, maximum two photo poses per family. City of Alpharetta CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING December 3, 2016•5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Downtown Alpharetta All the magic of Christmas glistens at the annual lighting of the 45’ live spruce tree with 10,000 white lights! The tree lighting will take place at 7 p.m. Holiday Activity Lineup •Visits and photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus •Christmas Farmers Market •Community Stagewith Holiday Performances •Downtown Restaurants and Food Trucks

•Christmas Farmers Market •Have fun in the Snow Playground •Roast Marshmallows around a warm fire •Performances by North Point Community Church •Twas the Night Before Christmas read along with Mayor Belle Isle and family In case of inclement weather, please visit alpharetta.ga.us for event updates. Visitors are encouraged to park at Milton Center & Alpharetta City Hall. Alpharetta YMCA CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Dec 08, 2016•6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ED ISAKSON/ALPHARETTA FAMILY YMCA 3655 Preston Ridge Road Join us for some quality family time as we celebrate the season with our annual tree lighting. Come sing Christmas carols, enjoy hot chocolate and a visit with Santa. Milton Fire Department PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Dec 10, 2016•8:00am - 10:00am Fire trucks, Santa and pancakes! If any of these three things interest you, don’t miss the Pancake Breakfast with Santa Claus hosted by the Milton Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Fire Station 43, located at 750 Hickory Flat Rd. This free event will feature Santa, pancakes cooked and served by City of Milton firemen and fire station tours. Unwrapped toys for North Fulton Community Charities’ Santa Toy Drive will be accepted.

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CALENDAR

events calendar

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OCTOBER 15

Alpharetta Farmer’s Market, 8:30 AM through 1:00 PM Saturday mornings through October 29. Alpharettafarmersmarket.com Alphapalooza, 10 AM - 2 PM. Alpharetta First United Methodist, afumc.org

Alpharetta High School Presents A Night Of One Act Plays, 7PM - 9:30 PM, alphatheatre.com Cold Heart Canyon With Caleb And The Perfect Gentlemen, 8-10 PM. matildasmusicvenue.com

15-16

Restless in Resthaven Tours, 5-6 PM, 6:30-7:30 PM, 8-9 PM. Begins at Smokejack BBQ, awesomealpharetta.com

Alpharetta Food Truck Alley, 5-9 PM. Every Thursday through October. Old Roswell Street, awesomealpharetta.com Alpharetta’ Night Out, 5-8 PM. 2200 Avalon Blvd., experienceavalon.com

20-22

Phish, 7:30 PM. Verizon Amphitheatre, vzwamp.com

Carvin’ in Crabapple, 2-5 PM, Broadwell Pavillian, cityofmiltonga.us Rivers Alive Fall Cleanup, 9 AM - 1 PM, Bailey Farm & Gardens, cityofmiltonga.us Breeze Kings, 8 - 10 PM. matildasmusicvenue. Fall Festival & Sidewalk Sale, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, North Point Village Shopping Center, comnpointvillage.com

Q100’s Moon Shine Grind, 7 - 11 PM. Verizon Amphitheatre, vzwamp.com

Carter Rude & Band, 6-8 PM, 2200 Avalon Blvd., experienceavalon.com Halloween Bash With Dead Affect, 7:30 - 10 PM. matildasmusicvenue.com Van Thornton & Friends, 7:30 - 9:30 PM. The Velvet Note, thevelvetnote.com

Topgolf’s Annual Kidzone Halloween Party, 9 AM - Noon. topgolf.com

Fall in Love with American Football, 3:30 PM 6 PM, 2200 Avalon Blvd., experienceavalon.com Jazz Drummer Dave Potter, 7:30 - 11 PM, The Velvet Note, thevelvetnote.com

Monster Bash Dance Party, 4-6 PM, Ed Isakson / Alpharetta Family YMCA. ymcaatlanta.org Jenn Cornell: A Dance of Instrument and Body, 7-9 PM, The Velvet Note, thevelvetnote.com

NOVEMBER 3-5

Market at Matilda’s, 10AM-4PM, Market at Matilda’s, matildasalpharetta.com

Car Seat Safety Check, 10 AM - 4 PM, Milton City Hall, cityofmiltonga.us

5-6

Horse Show Ventures Year End Finals Hunter / Jumper Horse Show, 8AM - 5PM. Wills Park Equestrian Center, hsvshownews.com

Market at Matilda’s, 10 AM - 4 PM. matildasalpharetta.com

City Hotel, 8-10 PM. matildasmusicvenue.com

Fall Festival @ Camp Big Creek Pavilion, Noon-2PM, Ed Isakson / Alpharetta Family YMCA. ymcaatlanta.orgcityofmiltonga.us/greenspacebond

Chinua Hawk, 7:30 PM - 11 PM, The Velvet Note, thevelvetnote.com

Halloween On The Farm, 10 AM Noon, Whole Kids foundation Educational Farm, awesomealpharetta.com

Atlanta Dance Party, 8PM - 10PM, Chukkar Farm T.G.I.F. Concerts. Chukkarfarm.com

Trick or Treating at Avalon, 10 AM Noon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., experienceavalon.com

21-22

Bach to Rock Grand Opening, 11 AM 4 PM, alpharetta.b2rmusic.com

Parks. Trails. Greenspace Bond, Vote. Gear Up Give Back, 6-8 PM, Columbia at Avalon, experienceavalon.com Veteran’s day Coffee, 7-9 AM, At 3 City

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CALENDAR of Milton Coffee Shops, cityofmiltonga.us Alpharetta Veterans Day Tribute, 6-8 PM, Alpharetta City Hall’s Brooke Street Park, awesomealpharetta.com

Santa at Avalon, 10 AM - 8 PM, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Through December 24, experienceavalon.com

December

Bulky Trash Amnesty day, 8 AM - Noon, City of Milton at Roswell Public Works, cityofmiltonga.us Milton Literary Festival, 10 AM - 4 PM, miltonliteraryfestival.com

17-19

Market at Matilda’s, 10 AM-4 PM, Market at Matilda’s, matildasalpharetta.com

Adventure to Santa at North Point Mall, 10AM 9 9PM, Through December 24. dreamplaceexperience.com

Santa at Avalon, 10 AM - 8 PM, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Through December 24, experienceavalon.com Avalon on Ice, Noon - 7 PM, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Ice Skating through Jan. 22, 2017. Experienceavalon.com

Christmas in Crabapple, 2PM - 5PM, Broadwell Pavilion, cityofmiltonga.us

Alpharetta Y Christmas Tree Lighting, 6 PM - 7:30 PM, Ed Isakson / Alpharetta Family YMCA. ymcaatlanta.org Milton Fire Department Pancake Breakfast with Santa, 8AM 10AM, cityofmiltonga.us

15 - 17

Market at Matilda’s, 10 AM-4 PM, Market at Matilda’s, matildasalpharetta.com

Gingerbread Jubilee Teen Center Lobby, Noon - 2PM, Ed Isakson / Alpharetta Family YMCA. ymcaatlanta.org January 2017

Free Pictures With Santa, 10AM-Noon, Alpharetta Welcome Center, awesomealpharetta.com

Avalon on Ice, Noon - 7 PM, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Ice Skating through Jan. 22, 2017. experienceavalon.com

Christmas Tree Lighting, 5-9 PM, Downtown Alpharetta, alpharetta.ga.us

The Lighting of Avalon, 1-8 PM, 2200 Avalon Blvd., experienceavalon.com

Guitar Legend Larry Carlton, 7:30-11 PM, The Velvet Note, thevelvetnote.com

Avalon on Ice, Noon - 7 PM, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Ice Skating through Jan. 22, 2017. Experienceavalon.com

Disco Skate at Avalon on Ice, 5-10 PM. Avalon on Ice, Experienceavalon.com

JOIN US FOR HOLIDAY FUN! Visit SANTA at Christmas in Crabapple Saturday, Dec. 3rd•2pm - 5pm

Santa Brunch at Milton’s Cuisine Sunday, December 4th and 11th•10am - 1pm Santa Minis in Studio Sunday, Nov. 27th

All info & sign-ups online at BlencoeAndCo.com Blencoe & Co. Photographic Arts Studio located in Braeburn Village in Crabapple

404.323.7786

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ADVERTISER INDEX PLEASE SUPPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS AND SPONSORS! THEY HELP MAKE ALPHARETTA/MILTON MAGAZINE POSSIBLE! 1920 Tavern•1920tavern.com, p11 A&K HVAC Service•akservice-hvac.com, Inside Cover Abundant Life Wellness•abundantlifewellnessga.com, p25

The FISH GURU- DISH on FISH

Alph. Conv. & Vis Bur•awesomealpharetta.com, Back Cover Art of Living Studios•artoflivingstudios.com, p45

It’s All in the Nose

Beaudin Designs•beaudindesigns.com, p33

By Kathleen Hulsey, kathleenscatch.com

Billboard Smiles•@billboard smiles on facebook, p28 Blue Agave Grill•blueagavegrill.net, p37 Bombay Brasserie•bombaybrasserieatl.com, p3 Building Character•buildingcharacter.org, p32 Community of Hope•communityofhope.net, p31 Crabapple Beds & Bones•bedsandbones.net, p17 Crooked Creek Club•crookedcreekclub.com, p39 Facelogic Spa•facelogicspa.com, p11 Fulton Science Academy•fultonscienceacademy.org, Cover Gordon Reis -- Mistie Townsend•gordonreis.com, p28 Holiday Inn Express Alpharetta•hiexpress.com, p29 Image Maids•imagemaids.com, p27 La Casa Italian Grill•lacasaitaliangrill.com, p37 La Vida Massage•lavidamassagealpharettaga.com, p23 Milton Golf Club•miltongolfclub.com, p39 Milton Therapist•miltontherapist.com, p27 Northpoint Village•northpointvillage.info, p13 Northside Hospital Forsyth•northside.com, p19 Polish Dental Center•smilepolish.com, p9 Raisin's Ranch Pony Parties•raisinsranch.com, p24 Roswell Concrete•facebook, p24 Scottsdale Farms•scottsdalefarms.com, p15 Westside Beverage•westsidebeverage.com, p29 Whitetail Bicycle's & Coffee•whitetailbicycles.com, p41 Wilbur & Rudy's Farmtable•wilburandrudys.com, p9 WJ Albertson, State Farm•crabappleins.com, p5 Woodward Academy•woodward.edu, p7

I tried to explain to my grandson about why the Parmesan cheese on his pizza smells so bad and tastes so good. My five-year-old food critic said, “This pizza stinks because it is rotten.” He absolutely trusts his nose when making culinary decisions which makes him not much of a cheese connoisseur, but well equipped to choose fish. He has spent a lot of his five years in my seafood markets and he knows that fish (and fish stores) should smell like the ocean, not the dead fish lying on the dock in the sun. Here’s what he would tell you about buying fresh fish: Don’t buy it if you can smell the fish counter from the grocery store parking lot. (Really you shouldn’t be able to smell the fish from across the fish counter.) If your house stinks to high heaven the morning after you cooked fish, the fish wasn’t fresh. (Cooking fresh fish won’t stink up your house.) If you hold the fish to your nose and suddenly remember that time at the lake when the dog rolled around on a dead fish and stunk up the car on the way home, you probably don’t have fresh fish. (If you are uncertain, you can always ask the fishmonger to hold it up so that you can smell it.) People often tell me that my stores smell like the ocean and my fish has a clean, briny smell like seawater. Don’t accept anything less than perfect fish. Keep it at 40 degrees or below and eat it in two days or less. And one final note on noses, did you know that it appears that salmon find their way back to their birth rivers by smelling? They also, like us, use their sense of smell to find food! Recognized as one of the Southeast’s most inflluential women entrepreneurs, Kathleen Hulsey is the proprietor of Kathleen’s Catch, with two locations: Johns Creek and Milton. kathleenscatch.com

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Art of Living Studios 1600 Howell Bridge Road Ball Ground, GA 30107 {770} 735-3639 BRINGING “SOUL FO�D THROUGH THE ARTS” TO NURSING HOMES AND SPECIAL NE�DS GROUPS IN CHEROKE� COUNTY. ART HEALS! The ART OF LIVING COALITION {artoflivingstudios.com} is a 501-c3 non-profit organization. We are an army of local artists — musicians, stained glass, ﬁne arts, photographers — who serve in our community where needs arise. Our motto is, “ART HEALS!” Our mobile therapeutic art service (Vango!) has been bringing the arts to those in need of healing in Cherokee County since 1994 to area drug and alcohol rehab centers, nursing homes, senior centers, special needs groups and local charities. Our home base – The Community of Hope {communityofhope.net}– is located in the beautiful hills of North Georgia in Ball Ground on 250 acres of nature and hiking trails. COH serves as a retreat venue, community center and art gallery for recovery group meetings, local artists, classes/workshops and various ministries. We are non-denominational, faith-based and our mission is to serve soul food through the arts. Please join us, volunteer and support our mission by becoming a sponsor or volunteer, making a donation or by simply offering us your prayers!

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ALPHAPALOOZA! The Alphapalooza festival took place October 15th at the Alpharetta United Methodist Church. Food. Fun. Faith and Community!

Everyone had a blast. Everyone made a difference. Downtown Alpharetta experienced Alphapalooza 2016 on October 15th! This new fall festival took place outside of the host’s doors, at the Alpharetta First United Methodist Church located at 69 North Main Street. Mission booths featured hands-on activities and games, where attendees learned simple ways to serve others in our community, across the country and around the world. The hands-on, interactive missions booths represented that day were: North Fulton Commu-

nity Charities, Operation Christmas Child, 2017 Operation Oreo & ROTC, Backpacks of Love, Buddy Bags, Blanket Ministry, Disaster Response Team, DreamWeavers, Honduras Mission, enable, Homestretch, Drake House and Dunamis The food trucks which participated were: Café at Pharr, Ceviché, Chay J’s New Orleans Candies, Chick-fil-A, Grubbin’ It, Gotta Have It, King of Pops, Philly Connection The festival entertainment included a car show, live Bluegrass music, live college football, balloon twisters, pony rides, Reid’s Premier Martial Arts, Batman, Star Wars & Frozen characters, carnival games, a giant slide and selfie stations.

WHERE TO WORSHIP IN ALPHARETTA AND MILTON? Alpharetta Church of God•churchofgod.cc Alpharetta First United Methodist•afumc.org Alpharetta Presbyterian Church •alpharettapres.com Atlanta Chinese Christian Church North • acccn.org Bethany Baptist Church • hightowerbaptist.org Big Creek Church • bigcreekchurch.com Birmingham United Methodist•birminghamumc.org Bridgeway Baptist Church•bridgeway.net Calvary Chapel•calvaryalpharetta.com Chabad Of North Fulton•chabadnf.org Child Evangelism Fellowshi cefcanada.org Christ The Shepherd Lutheran Church LCMS•cts.org Clear Springs Baptist Church•sbcga.com Community Of ChrisT cofchrist.org Congregation Gesher L’Torah•gltorah.org Countyline Baptist Church•clbchurch.com Crabapple First Baptist Church•crabapplefbc.org Elam Ministries•elam.com Faith Life Ministries•faithlifeministries.net First Baptist Church of Alpharetta• fbca.com Grace North Atlanta • gracenorthatlanta.org Habakkuk Christian Mins•habakkukchristianministries.com Hanuman Mandir•srihanuman.org

Hopewell Baptist Church•hopewellbaptistchurch.org Inner Quest • innerquestchurch.org Islamic Center Of North Fulton•icnf.org Johns Creek Baptist Church•jcbc.org Keepin’ it Real•keepinitreallighthouse.com Kingdom Ambassadors International Center Living Truth Church•livingtruthchurch.net Messiah Lutheran Church•messiahlutheran.ws Methodist Hour International•methodisthour.com Midway Community Church•midwaycommunitychurch.org Midway United Methodist Church•midwayumc.org Morning Star Chapel•morningstarchapel.org Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church•mountpisgah.org Mt Pisgah Christian School•experiencepisgah.or New Millennium Church •newmillenniumchurch.net North Gate Church Of Atlanta•antiochchurch.life North Point Community Church•northpoint.org Olive Branch Tabernacle Of Faith•obtoffaith.com Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church•poplutheranchurch.com Restoration Church of God•restorationnchurchna.org Saehan English Ministry•saehanem.org Spirit Of God Christian Church•spiritofgodcc.org St Aidan’s Episcopal Church•staidans.org

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This brutal heat wave has gripped the town for days. Normally, it would not have caused any concern but when you turned on your air conditioner—nothing! So, now you’re sitting in front of two fans, both blowing hot air. You’re even starting to wonder if you could fit in your refrigerator! Do you think if you removed all of the salad dressing and jelly? Sound a little silly? Don’t ever find yourself in that position. Take the steps to ensure you’ll enjoy uninterrupted cool air all summer long! Here’s how to keep your cool! Have your air conditioner undergo a Scheduled Service System Rejuvenation! An expert technician will come to your home and inspect, clean, adjust, and lubricate your system. Afterwards, your system will be “factory fresh” – it will operate like the day it was installed… and your family can enjoy the cool breeze that is so refreshing during this brutal summer heat! A Scheduled Service System Rejuvenation Will Cut Your Utility Bills! Right now, your air conditioner probably is an “energy hog!” It could be gobbling up to 30% more energy than it really needs, driving your utility bills sky-high! A Scheduled Service System Rejuvenation will also help reduce your home’s energy use and cut the fat out of your monthly bill!

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