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

• Roswell native JD Bertrand drafted by Atlanta Falcons
• Remembering Roswell's Howard Cutter: A life well-lived

First, today's weather:

Patchy rain nearby in the morning, light rain shower in the afternoon, patchy rain nearby for the evening, partly cloudy overnight. High: 73 Low: 62.

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Roswell in the news:

1. Beat writers' favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: One player for every team: JD Bertrand, selected by the Atlanta Falcons, is celebrated for his roots in Roswell, GA, where he grew up and played high school football. His selection brings him closer to home, delighting his mother and local fans. (theathletic.com)
2. Cutter, Howard: Howard Davis Cutter, a long-time IBM employee and woodworking enthusiast, passed away at 90. A resident of Roswell, GA, he is remembered for his contributions to St. David's Episcopal Church and his passion for travel and craftsmanship. (ajc.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.)
• 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 (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 - Atlanta Workshop Players at 1580 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, Suite 13 GA, 30076 (Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m.)
• Casting Director Insider Secrets (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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Tuesday, April 30

• Say Anything at The Eastern (7 p.m.)
• Power Hour Comedy Night at Ground & Pound Coffee (7:30 p.m.)
• Meditation Circle at East Roswell Public Library, 2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076 (6:30 p.m.)
• An Evening with Oli+Ve and Osteria Mattone at Oli+Ve - Roswell, 1003 Canton St, Roswell, GA, 30075 (6:30 p.m.)

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.)

Friday, May 3

• Winona Fighter at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• Shaky Knees Festival 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.)
• 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.)
• Friday Pilots Club at Central Park (12 p.m.)
• Shaky Knees Festival at Central Park (12 p.m.)

Sunday, May 5

• Family Promise — Roswell Presbyterian Church at Roswell Presbyterian Church (11 a.m.)

See more events on our calendar

Note: Click the start time of an event to see more details. Please confirm event details with organizers before attending.

Roswell chatter:

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

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: "The agenda for this meeting can be found at the following link: https://roswellcityga.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=3271" (Facebook)
• Roswell Historical Society: "Save Roswell's History Fox 5 Filming 4/29/24 5:20pm Fox 5 Atlanta News will be on-site filming the Masonic Hall building and grounds today Monday, April 29, 5:20 PM, ahead of the city council open forum that begins at 7pm at City Hall...." (Facebook)
• Roswell Inc: "🔔 Announcement 🔔 Get ready to raise your glasses (or mug) as we introduce the all-new Roswell Brew Talks Podcast, launching this Friday, May 3rd! ☕️ Be sure to tune in to catch the discussion with podcast guests such as Tim Stevens, owner..." (Facebook)

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That's all we've got today. Wishing you the best,

— Patch AM Team

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