Summer 2010: Sandy Springs Events to Love

Summer’s here and there are many activities to keep you busy in Sandy Springs.  Here are just a few to note:

Hobnob at the Park

The Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce will host Hobnob at the Park, a community “meet and greet” event with candidates on the July 20 primary ballot. Hobnob will be held on Monday, June 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the patio of the 7000 Central Park Building, 7000 Central Parkway in Sandy Springs. All candidates for state elective offices and local legislative seats have been invited. The public is invited to come meet the candidates and enjoy music by local band, Yuppie Scum. Hobnob at the Park will be a great opportunity for chamber members and the community to meet and ask questions of candidates running for statewide and local offices in the July 20 primary election. “We wanted to provide a fun event where the candidates and public could meet in a relaxed atmosphere,” said chamber President, Sheri Wilburn.

May 2010: Sandy Springs’ Events To Love

Mark your calendar for these remaining May 2010 events here in Sandy Springs, GA, one of Atlanta’s most affluent suburbs for the young professional.  The first concert in the Wind Down Wednesdays series will take place on Wednesday, May 19 on the entertainment lawn at Heritage Green. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults (21 and over) and includes one free beverage; $2 children (13-20) and free for ages 12 and under. For more information call 404.851.9111, ext. 203 or visit www.heritagesandysprings.org.

Voice Your Opinion on Redeveloping I-285

Is there an alternative to I-285 traffic? In 2006, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority launched revive 285 top end, an initiative to develop a transportation solution for the northern I-285 corridor between I-75 and I-85. The project team is seeking more input and is asking for your help. Go online to www.revive285.com to voice your opinion.

Can Georgia’s crushing traffic congestion be solved by looking to Switzerland as a model? This question will be discussed at a transportation forum on Wednesday, January 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This event is open to the public. For more information and to register visit www.thinkrail.org.

Increase Your Business in 2010

Have a business that you want more exposure for?  Or, interested in learning about some of the new businesses and their resources?   Admission to the Business Expo is FREE and this event is open to the public.  If you are a business owner, sign up to participate in the Sandy Springs/ Perimeter Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo today and network with 94 exhibitors and hundreds of potential customers! Check out www.sspcexpo.org to see who’s already signed up to participate.

Mark your calendar now for the chamber’s second annual Business Expo & Luncheon (featuring UPS’ President of Operations, Mr. Rocky Romanella) presented by RBC Bank which will be held on Thursday, March 4 from 12-7 p.m. at the Westin Atlanta North.

Freebies for Veterans

Thank you to all those that have served this country in the military!  Please take advance of these freebies designated to honor you as a veteran:

Applebee’s Veterans Day Special offers free meals to veterans and active military members on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The restaurant asks that people offer proof of military service. Here is more information about Applebee’s free meals on Veterans Day: http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/

Golden Corral will be holding its 9th annual Military Appreciation Monday Dinner on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Veterans and active military members will receive a complimentary dinner buffet and beverage. Golden Corral says that no ID is required for the service member. While family members are welcome to join, the free meal deal is limited to military personnel and veterans.

NO COST TO YOU: Fulton County Receives Additional H1N1 Spray Vaccine

Fulton County has received an additional supply of the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine to provide protection against the flu virus. The nasal spray vaccine is available for healthy 2-49 year olds with no out-of- pocket cost for the client. Sandy Springs residents can get their vaccine starting today between 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Room 102 at the North Fulton Government Annex located at 7741 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs.

Summer Fun in Sandy Springs & Metro Atlanta

Although Summer is coming to an end, your fun does NOT have to!  Get ready for this upcoming events:

Mark your calendars now for this year’s Movies by Moonlight series:
September 11- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
October 2- Inkheart
October 9- Monsters vs. Aliens

Movies by Moonlightis presented by Leadership Sandy Springs. All Movies by Moonlight are held on the terraced lawn of the Hitson Center in Sandy Springs. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information visit www.leadershipsandysprings.org.

Back-To-School Donations Needed

Can you believe that it is almost the end of July? School will be back in session before you know it. So that means it’s time for the Community Action Center’s (CAC) annual school supply drive.

 
CAC is working with 10 Fulton County schools to provide backpacks full of new supplies to more than 500 needy children. Donations of pencils, pens, crayon, notebooks back packs and other supplies are needed. To see a full list of supplies visit www.ourcac.org.

 

Source: Sandy Springs Community News, July 17, 2009

Metro Atlanta’s Top Schools

Despite some of the bad statistics we hear about Georgia schools, there are actually several schools in Metro Atlanta that are performing well on a nationally-recognized level.  According to Newsweek’s June 8 publication, there are 51 schools in Metro Atlanta that rank in the top 1500 in the nation.  The high schools that excel include Walton (Marietta), North Gwinnett (Suwanee), Campbell (Smyrna), Riverwood (Sandy Springs/Atlanta), Dunwoody (Dunwoody), Sprayberry (Marietta) – just to name a few.

Interested in what other schools made the cut?  Check out http://www.newsweek.com/id/201160/?s=georgia&q=2009/rank/1 for more details.

Morning Moves for Kids

What are your children doing this summer?  If you are a morning person, you and yours may enjoy  Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings presented by Heritage Sandy Springs and Muse for Life.  This is a new series on the Entertainment Lawn at Heritage Green. Designed as a fun and engaging opportunity for those with children ages 3 to 10 to enjoy creative movement, these mornings will offer interactive activities incorporating music, dance and exercise.

The first Movin’ Groovin’ Morning will be held on Tuesday, June 30 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. For more information call 404.851.9111, ext. 203 or email events@heritagesandysprings.org.

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