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

• Meet bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews in Alpharetta.

First, today's weather:

Sunny in the morning, clear during the afternoon and evening, High: 86 Low: 62.

Alpharetta in the news:

1. Bestselling author to speak at Alpharetta Library May 20: Mary Kay Andrews, celebrated author, will share insights from her latest book, 'Summers at the Saint,' at Alpharetta Library on May 20. A free event where her novels will be available for purchase. (appenmedia.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.)
• 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.)
• Yappy Hour Series at The Hamilton Alpharetta, Curio Collection by Hilton, 35 Milton Ave, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (Saturday, May 4 at 12 p.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.)
• 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.)
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Thursday, May 2

• Celebrate Freedom Rodeo at 11915 Wills Rd (6 p.m.)

Friday, May 3

• Shakey Knees 2024 at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• National Teacher Day at Cherry Street Brewing! at Cherry Street Brewpub at Halcyon, 6640 Town Square, Alpharetta, GA, 30005 (9 a.m.)
• Avalon Nights Live at Avalon (6 p.m.)
• Mariah The Scientist @ Tabernacle at Tabernacle (7 p.m.)
• Quarters of Change at Center Stage Theater (7 p.m.)
• Mandi Strachota at Ground & Pound Coffee (7:30 p.m.)
• Bourbon and Cigar Night at 201 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (7 p.m.)

Saturday, May 4

• Shaky Knees Festival at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• Friday Pilots Club at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• Kentucky Derby Party at 2200 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (9 a.m.)
• Pintwood Derby at Six Bridges Crabapple, 1850 Heritage Walk, Milton, GA, 30004 (1 p.m.)
• All Them Witches at The EARL (7 p.m.)
• Mariah The Scientist @ Tabernacle at Tabernacle (7 p.m.)
• Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr, Braselton, GA, 30517 (3 p.m.)
• Second Annual Down & Derby Fundraiser at Chukkar Farm, 1140 Liberty Grove Rd, Alpharetta, GA, 30004 (6 p.m.)

Sunday, May 5

• Cinco de Mayo at Fogón and Lions at Fogón and Lions Alpharetta, 10 Roswell St, Alpharetta, GA, 30009 (11 a.m.)

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Alpharetta chatter:

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

• City of Milton, Georgia: "Milton celebrated @marketdistrictcrabapple – a cornerstone development in its downtown – last week with ribbon-cutting ceremonies for several of its vibrant businesses, followed by one for the entire complex and a festive public event in..." (Instagram)
• Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia: "April showers bring May flowers...and also a roundup of some Awesome Alpharetta May events! 💐 Whether you're craving delicious bites at food festivals or ready to spectate a rodeo, this city's got an event for everyone! Round up your..." (Instagram)
• Birmingham Falls Elementary School: "Happy Principal Appreciation Day to our very own Mr. Webb! We appreciate you and all you do to make BFES great!! 🖤💛❤️" (Facebook)

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