Good morning! Today's issue of the Roswell Patch AM includes upcoming events and news about:

• Historic Roswell church at heart of local preservation debate
• Roswell athletes shine in national lacrosse watchlist

First, today's weather:

Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy during the afternoon and evening, clear overnight. High: 87 Low: 63.

Roswell in the news:

1. Parking vs. Preservation: Roswell's Old Methodist Church in jeopardy: Roswell, GA, is facing a contentious debate over the fate of a historic pre-Civil War building, once a Methodist church and now a Masonic Lodge. Plans to replace it with a parking deck have sparked community backlash, with over 500 petition signatures gathered in opposition. (fox5atlanta.com)
2. USA TODAY High School Sports Awards unveils latest 2024 Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year watchlist: The USA TODAY High School Sports Awards has highlighted top high school girls lacrosse athletes, including notable mentions from Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell, Georgia. (usatodayhss.com)

Upcoming events:

Featured on Patch:

• Joint National Day of Prayer at Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.)
• Trivia Thursdays at Ground&Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee, 8420 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30022 (Thursday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Mandi Strachota Live Music at Ground&Pound Coffee at Ground & Pound Coffee, 8420 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30022 (Friday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Atlanta Koi Club Auction at Cross of Life Lutheran Church, 1000 Hembree Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 4 at 9 a.m.)
• 1st Annual Sutallee Car - Truck - Jeep Show at Sutallee Baptist Church, 895 Knox Bridge Hwy, White, GA, 30184 (Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.)
• Back by demand. Our 2nd annual Sample Sale with 90%+ OFF handmade rugs & more and you’re invit at 1800 Cherokee pkwy. Acworth GA 30102 (Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.)
• Stand-Up Comedy Workshop (Jorjeana Marie) - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 4 at 3 p.m.)
• Beat Your Luck Casino Night & 150th Kentucky Derby Celebration! at Phase Events, 12150 Morris Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 (Saturday, May 4 at 5 p.m.)
• Johns Creek Symphony presents CELEBRATING THE MAESTRO at Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA, 30097 (Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.)
• May the 4th Be With You - Improv Mania Show - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Cinco De Mayo Dinner & Latin Night Atlanta @ Tonys Johns Creek May 4th at Tony's Sports Grill, 10305 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA, 30097 (Saturday, May 4 at 9 p.m.)
• Casting Director Insider Secrets Workshop (Clifton Guterman) - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m.)
• The Songs of Our Lives: Porter, Gershwin, Sondheim and Miranda at Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, GA, 30075 (Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.)
• Water Safety Day hosted by Goldfish Swim School Roswell Village at Goldfish Swim School - Roswell Village, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m.)
• Character Meet & Greet at Aurora Cineplex--Sun May 5th--Star Wars--The Phantom Menace at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (Sunday, May 5 at 4 p.m.)
• The Planets presented by Georgia Philharmonic at Dr. Bobbie Bailey & Family Performance Center, 488 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA, 30144 (Saturday, May 11 at 7 p.m.)
• 4th Annual Catrangers Charity Golf Tournament at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course, 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA, 30518 (Monday, May 13 at 9 a.m.)
• Tara Winds Community Band presents "Harmonies of Humor" at 2601 Shallowford Rd, Marietta, GA, 30066 (Sunday, May 19 at 3 p.m.)
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Thursday, May 2

• Intuition: A Journey Within at The Open Mind Center, 1425 Market Blvd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (6 p.m.)
• Sacred Beats Drumming at The Well of Roswell, 900 Old Roswell Lakes Pkwy, Suite # 300, Roswell, GA, 30076 (7 p.m.)
• The Fall Guy--Playing on the Big Screen at Aurora Cineplex--May 2nd Week at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (7 p.m.)
• Exploring Astrology with Sheila Mae at Eclipse Over Roswell, 408 S Atlanta St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (7 p.m.)

Friday, May 3

• Shaky Knees Festival at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• Winona Fighter at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• The Fall Guy--Premiere Weekend on the Big Screen at Aurora Cineplex at Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (10 a.m.)
• Quarters of Change at Center Stage Theater (7 p.m.)
• Mariah The Scientist at Tabernacle (7 p.m.)
• Gwinnett Stripers vs. Durham Bulls at Coolray Field (7:05 p.m.)
• Tarot Throwdown - Practice Your Skills with US ! at Eclipse Over Roswell, 408 S Atlanta St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (7 p.m.)
• ST. OWSLEY Performing Live at FTE! at From the Earth Brewing Company, 1570 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (9 p.m.)

Saturday, May 4

• Punch Card Machine Demo @ CMoA, May at Computer Museum of America, 5000 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA, 30076 (2 a.m.)
• Roswell Spring Arts Festival at Roswell City Hall (10 a.m.)
• Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival at Roswell Music Festival (10 a.m.)
• Shaky Knees Festival at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• Friday Pilots Club at Central Park (12 p.m.)

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Roswell chatter:

Here's what your neighbors and local leaders are talking about.

• Roswell Police Department: "The Roswell Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit has arrested 59-year-old Ralph Britt Jr. of Johns Creek on multiple charges of sexual exploitation of children (possession of child sexual abuse material). On..." (Facebook)
• Atlanta Junior Rowing Association: "Dogwood recap part 1! Championship racing season up next 🔒" (Instagram)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: "The City of Roswell has, once again, earned a top spot as one of the best places to live in the nation. Roswell has ranked among Liveability.com’s “Top 100 Best Places to Live,” an annual list that recognizes the best small and mid-sized..." (Instagram)

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— Patch AM Team

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