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Older Americans Month

Spring Fling Celebration

Friday, May 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Get involved and learn about Wesley Woods by attending the Spring Fling Celebration. There’ll be a bake sale, jewelry sale and popcorn and ice cream sales. Delicious BBQ plates will be available for $15 each. Advance tickets available at the reception desk. Wesley Woods Towers, 1825 Clifton Road, Atlanta 30329. For more information, visit wesleywoods.org or call Jennie Deese at 404-728-6662.

Senior Summit 2018

Thursday, May 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

In celebration of Older Americans Month, Fulton County Senior Services and Somerby Sandy Springs are partnering to present Senior Summit 2018. Visit various health and well-being exhibitors and then attend a Panel discussion of senior care professionals, moderated by Special Guest Moderator Bill Liss, Senior Source Editor of 11 Alive. Lunch and refreshments are provided for a charge. Somerby Room, Somerby Senior Living, 25 Glenlake Pkwy., Sandy Springs 30328. For more info, call 770-695-0230 or visit SomerbySpark.com. RSVP by May 24 to Jodi Firestone at jfirestone@somerbyliving.com.

The Arts

Curious Savage

Runs May 11-18. Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Performed by Main Street Theatre. When Ethel P. Savage’s husband dies and leaves her $10 million, she decides to give the entire fortune away. Her stepchildren commit her to a sanitarium and Mrs. Savage finds her true family there among the kind, loyal residents. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (55+) and students; $10 for ages 12 and under. Tucker Recreation Center, 4898 Lavista Rd., Tucker 30084. For tickets, show times and more info, visit tuckertheatre.com.

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The American Dream

Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m.

The Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra’s Season Finale is a musical tour of the U.S., featuring baritone Brent Davis, and Roger Wise as narrator. The concert features Broadway favorites, old American songs and jazz, as well as a salute to the heroes who’ve made the American Dream possible. Tickets are $32 for adults; $27 for seniors 55+; $16 for students and children. JCSO collects donated food items for the North Fulton Community Charities Food Pantry as part of the “Orchestras Feeding America” campaign. Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd., Johns Creek 30097. For more info, call 678-748-5802 or visit JohnsCreekSymphony.org.

A Page from the Book Festival: How to Grill Everything

Thursday, May 17, 7:30 p.m.

Bestselling author Mark Bittman returns to the Marcus Jewish Community Center (MJCCA) stage for a book signing and talk about his latest cookbook. The book features more than 1,000 recipes and hundreds of variations, along with practical advice about grilling basics. Tickets are $10-$15. MJCCA, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody 30338. For more info, visit atlantajcc.org or call 678-812-4002.

Fences

Runs May 17-June 3. Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Legendary playwright August Wilson’s dramatic work about Troy Maxson, a strong, hard black man who has survived the pressures of life in America. In the new spirit of liberation in the 1960s, however, he finds himself angry and afraid; he’s a stranger to the world and to his wife and son, both of whom he understands less and less. Tickets are $25. Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta 30064. Details and tickets are available at theatreinthesquare.net or by calling 770-426-4800.

Wings (1927): A Silent Film

Sunday, May 20, 3-5:30 p.m. This 1927 silent American film is set during the First World War about two young men, both fighter pilots, who are in love with the same woman. The film stars Clara Bow, Charles ‘Buddy’ Rogers and Richard Arlen. Gary Cooper appears in a role that helped launch his career. The film will be accompanied live on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ by Strand organist Ron Carter. Tickets are $10. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta 30060. Visit earlsmithstrand. org or call the box office at 770-293-0080.

Decatur Arts Festival

I am a candidate for an open seat on the Fulton County Superior Court for the May 22, 2018 election. I decided to seek this position because the citizens of Fulton County should have a highly qualified judge to represent their interests. The citizens of Fulton County expect and deserve to be served by a judiciary that is transparent and fair. I will serve the citizens in an expeditious manner that is transparent and fair.

My legal career of twenty-two years has afforded me a broad range of experience which includes private practice, Assistant Solicitor for the City of Atlanta, and most recently, supervising the largest division of the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office as a Deputy District Attorney. Each of these positions were in service to Fulton County Citizens, resulting in a wealth of knowledge, understanding and respect for the great people of Fulton County. As Georgia’s laws become more complex, there is a call for judges who demonstrate an understanding of how the law affects all citizens. More importantly, all judges should serve from the moral position that every citizen who stands before the court has both a legal and constitutional right to fair and unbiased proceedings and rulings. Having served as lead counsel on a gamut of case types, I am equipped with the years and variety of legal experience to ensure my ability to serve as your next Fulton County Superior Court Judge with wisdom, fairness and a work ethic that has gone unmatched.

I have included a list of professionals from various fields who serve our community and who support my candidacy for this position. I am asking you to join them and vote for me on May 22, 2018. Early voting begins on April 30, 2018.

Fani Willis Judicial Candidate Fulton County

Superior Court

• Howard University, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, December 1992

• Emory University School of Law, 1996

Brenda BJ Bernstein Attorney Sherry Boston Dekalb County District Attorney

Page Pate Partner Pate & Johnson, Adjunct Professor University of Georgia School of Law, Legal Analyst for CNN and WABE

Friday, May 25-Sunday, May 27. Artwalk on Friday, 5-10 p.m. Artists Market on Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. This celebration of the arts includes an Artists Market, ArtWalk, music, performing arts stage, theatre and literary arts, comedy and even a book sale at the Decatur Public Library. General admission is free. Get details on events and locations at decaturartsfestival.com.

• Lewis R. Slaton Award, 2005, 2006, and 2011(only three time winner in history) • Member, Georgia Bar Association • Member, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers • Member, We All Value Excellence (WAVE) ENDORSEMENTS Bensonetta Tipton Lane Former Superior Court Judge

Keith Meadows Chief William Boddie State Representative John E. Floyd Partner, Bondurant, Mixson, and Elmore LLP, Author Rico State By State a Guide to Litigation Under the State Racketeering Statutes

Dr. Reverend William Edward Flippin, Jr. Pastor Emmanuel Lutheran Church ECLA

L. David Wolfe Criminal Defense Attorney

Community

Claws for a Cause: A Crawfish Boil

Renee Rockwell Attorney Licensed to practice in Georgia, Louisiana and Texas, Legal Analyst for CNN, HLN, MSNBC, FOX

Byron Amos Board Member Atlanta Public Schools

Sam Park State Representative Rev. Dr. Anton Rowe, Senior Pastor Greater Solid Rock Baptist Church Attorney

Marcia Mack Director of Accounting Southeast Region for a Fortune 500 Company ELECTION: MAY 22, 2018 - EARLY VOTING BEGINS APRIL 30, 2018 @electfaniwillisjudge2018 @electfaniwillis @electfaniwillisjudge2018 Visit us at: www.faniwillis.com Reporter-Intown-FW.indd 1 3/13/18 4:47 PM

Sara Becker Trial Attorney Arora & LaScala

Saturday, May 12, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy an authentic Cajun crawfish boil, complete with cold beer, spicy crawfish, chicken jambalaya and live music by Suburban Angst. The event supports Senior Services North Fulton. Be sure to bring your tailgating chairs. Tickets are limited—$50 in advance, and

$55 at the door, if available—and include two pounds of crawfish and two Jekyll Brewing drink tickets. Jekyll Brewing, 2855 Marconi Dr., #350, Alpharetta 30005. For tickets and more info, visit ssnorthfulton.org; under “Upcoming Events,” click on “Claws for a Cause.”

Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour

Saturday & Sunday, May 12 & 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ten spectacular private gardens, ranging from woodland settings to urban spaces, are showcased, featuring the work of talented landscape architects, garden designers and local gardeners. Proceeds benefit the mission of Atlanta Botanical Garden. Tickets for the tour are $28 in advance, $35 on days of the tour, and are valid both days. Free for children under 12. Visit atlantabg.org for tickets and details.

Rockin’ at the River

Saturday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. An evening of food, drink and music includes a Patron Party from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dinner & Auction at Ben Brady Lakeside Pavilion from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Dessert & Dancing on Green Roof Discover Center from 9 to 11 p.m. The annual gala benefits the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Tickets are $125, VIP tickets are $250. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell 30075. Visit chattnaturecenter.org or call 770-992-2055 for information.

Friends of the Roswell Public Library Book Sale

Runs Thursday, May 31-Sunday, June 3. Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2-5:30 p.m. No scanners on Thursday, please. A large quantity of good quality hardcover and paperback fiction and non-fiction books, organized by category, will be offered for sale. There is an excellent selection of art and coffeetable books, and DVDs, CDs and children’s books are also available. Cash or checks are accepted, and all proceeds go directly to the Roswell Library for materials and community programs.

Benson Manor is a 76-unit affordable senior housing community designed with stone and sturdy wood-like siding. Each apartment is approximately 540 square feet. Benson Manor is conveniently located close to shopping, churches, medical facilities, and a major bus route.

Residents must be 62 years of age or older. Some units have special features for mobility and sensory impaired persons. Income limitations are determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Residents pay 30 percent of their adjusted income for rent. Gross income must not exceed $24,400.00 for one person and $27,900.00 for two persons.