Good morning! Today's issue of the Alpharetta Patch AM includes upcoming events

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Patchy rain nearby for the morning, sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy overnight. High: 82 Low: 62.

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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

• SHUTTER FUN TUESDAY at Photoplex Studios (7 p.m.)
• Say Anything at The Eastern (7 p.m.)
• Tuesday Night Experience at Inner Quest Church (7:30 p.m.)
• Power Hour Comedy Night at Ground & Pound Coffee (7:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, May 1

• 55 & Up Fit Class: Stretch, Stability and Strength Class (May 1st) at Milton Community Center, 1785 Dinsmore Rd, Milton, GA, 30004 (11 a.m.)

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.)
• 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.)
• 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.)
• 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.)

Saturday, May 11

• Judas Priest at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (7:30 p.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.

Alpharetta chatter:

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

• Awesome Alpharetta, Georgia: "Buckle up, because the rodeo is coming to town! It's not too late to make your plans for the Celebrate Freedom Rodeo, headed to Alpharetta’s Wills Park Equestrian Center THIS Thursday through Saturday, May 2nd through 4th. The..." (Instagram)
• King's Ridge Christian School: "Marques will be attending Mercer University 🎓#krcs #classof2024 #seniorspotlight #krconnected" (Instagram)
• Midway Elementary: "Congratulations to our April "Mustangs Making A Difference" Award recipients. They have been recognized for going above & beyond to support students & families. Thank you for making all of our Mustangs feel safe & connected. 💙💛..." (Facebook)

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