1. City Council Meets. The Johns Creek City Council meets Monday at 5 p.m. for its work session and at 7 p.m. for its regular meeting. Click here for agendas. 2. Networking. The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts its weekly networking event Wednesday morning at 9:30 at Perimeter Church. 3. Young Professionals. The Johns Creek Chamber's Young Professionals will hold its monthly meeting Thursday morning at 7:30 at The Standard Club. Former Gov. Sonny Perdue will be the guest speaker. 4. Weather. Monday's high of 75 will give way to warmer weather, with mid-80s by Wednesday. Mostly sunny …

1. Zoning Meeting. The Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals meets Tuesday at 7 at City Hall. Click here for agenda. 2. Networking. The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts its weekly networking event Wednesday morning at 9:30 at Perimeter Church.  3. Sidewalk Sale. Emory Johns Creek's gift shop, voted "Best Gift Shop" in Johns Creek by Patch readers, is hosting a sidewalk sale to make way for holiday merchandise Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds from the volunteer-run shop benefit nursing scholarships.  4. Weather. Rainy skies on Monday and Tuesday will make way for partly cloudy …

1. Heritage Day. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve celebrates the local history of Johns Creek with its annual Heritage Day, featuring demonstrations, activities, tours and more. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2. Hazardous Waste Disposal. Johns Creek's Hazardous Waste Collection Day allows residents to get rid of items such as paint, herbicide and electronics for free. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Home Depot parking lot. 3. Get Out. Looking for more stuff to do this weekend? Check out our Get Out planner for events around the region.  4. Restaurant Guide. Looking for a great place to eat? Check …

1. City Council. The Johns Creek City Council meets Monday at 5 p.m. for its work session and at 7 p.m. for its regular meeting. A public hearing and vote on the proposed FY2013 budget will be held. Click here for agendas. 2. 9/11 Blood Drive. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will hold a blood drive honoring 9/11 victims on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Red Cross Blood Donor Center at 3000 Alabama Road. 3. School Board. The Fulton County School Board meets for a work session Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at its Administrative Center, 786 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta.  4. Networking. The Johns Creek…

1. Happy Labor Day!. Monday is Labor Day, which means Fulton County Schools and City of Johns Creek offices are closed and reopen Tuesday. See also: Labor Day History, Trivia & Events in Atlanta 2. Weekly Networking. The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts its weekly networking event Wednesday morning at 9:30 at Perimeter Church.  3. Book Club. Do you enjoy reading a variety of books and keeping up with the most talked-about titles? The Friends of the Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library Book Club meets the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and welcomes new members. 4. …

1. Farmers Market. Johns Creek's Farmers Market continues Saturday at Newtown Park from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2. Get Out. Looking for more stuff to do this weekend? Check out our Get Out planner for events around the region.  3. Restaurant Guide. Looking for a great place to eat? Check out Johns Creek Patch's dining directory and add your own reviews while you are at it! 4. Movies at Medlock. New movies playing at Regal Cinemas Medlock this weekend include The Possession, Lawless and The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure. Click here for times and tickets. Don't forget to check out …

1. City Council. The Johns Creek City Council meets Monday night at 5 for its work session and at 7 for its regular meeting at City Hall. Discussion of the proposed FY2013 budget is on tonight's agenda. 3. Weekly Networking. The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts its weekly networking event Wednesday morning at 9:30 at Perimeter Church.  3. Young Professionals. The Johns Creek Chamber's Young Professionals holds its monthly meeting Thursday morning at 7:15 at the Standard Club. 4. Top Dog. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday to vote in our Top Dog in Georgia contest! Winner receives a $100 …

1. City Meetings. The Johns Creek City Council meets Monday at 5 p.m. at City Hall for a work session. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. Click here for agendas. 2. JCBA. The Johns Creek Business Association holds its monthly meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Standard Club. Bring friends, co-workers and associates for drinks, food and networking. Guests will be $15 cash or check at the door. 3. Chamber Networking. The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts its weekly networking event Wednesday morning at 9:30 at Perimeter Church.  4. Top Dog Contest. Want to see your canine …

1. Taste of Johns Creek. Join Patch at Chattahoochee High's annual sports fundraiser, Taste of Johns Creek, on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. $20 gets in you to sample more than 30 local restaurants. Kids activities and live entertainment will also be part of the fun. 2. Park Place Anniversary. Park Place, Johns Creek's active adult center at Newtown Park, a first anniversary bash on Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. 3. Get Out. Looking for more stuff to do this weekend? Check out our Get Out planner for events around the region.  4. Restaurant Guide. Looking for a great place to eat? Check out Johns Creek…

1. Back to School. Today, Monday, is the first day of school in Johns Creek, and we've got tons of information and advice to ease you into the 2012-2013 school year. Our columnist, a busy Johns Creek mom herself, has advice on avoiding stress and dealing with busy school mornings. We also let you know how you can help us enhance our school coverage. And don't forget to check out our Back to School Guide for this year's school calendar and the scoop on what the Fulton County school system has in store for this year.  2. Chamber Networking. The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts its weekly …

1. Shakerag Flag Raising. Jake Erickson, a Life Scout with Troop 2000, has installed a flagpole at Shakerag Park, and a flag-raising ceremony will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. 2. Meteor Shower. The Perseid Meteor Shower takes place late Saturday night, and should be visible from clear Johns Creek skies. 3. Get Out. Looking for more stuff to do this weekend? Check out our Get Out planner for events around the region.  4. Restaurant Guide. Looking for a great place to eat? Check out Johns Creek Patch's dining directory and add your own reviews while you are at it! 5. Movies at Medlock. New …

UPDATE, Monday, 2:45 p.m.: Monday's city council meeting and work session have been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The council will next meet for a work session on Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. 1. City Meetings. The Johns Creek City Council meets Monday at 5 p.m. at City Hall for its work session followed by its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Click here for agendas. Note that this week's Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled monthly Tuesday meeting. 2. Meet Barnwell's Principal. The community has two chances this week to meet Dr. Norman Sauce, Barnwell Elementary's new principal, …

1. Newtown Park Activities. Johns Creek's outdoor movies series concludes on Saturday at Newtown Park with the family friendly "Dolphin Tale." Meanwhile, the Johns Creek Farmers Market continues this Saturday and every Saturday through Sept. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2. Guided Hike. Autrey Mill Nature Center hosts an hour-long guided nature hike Saturday at 10 a.m. 3. Get Out. Looking for more stuff to do this weekend? Check out our Get Out planner for events around the region.  4. Restaurant Guide. Looking for a great place to eat? Check out Johns Creek Patch's dining directory and …

1. Election Day. Tuesday, July 31, is Election Day, and TSPLOST is on the ballot. Check out our Election Guide for more races affecting Johns Creek, and stay tuned Tuesday for live election night coverage. 2. 'Best' of Johns Creek. The nominations are in and polls are now open for Readers Choice 2012. You have until Aug. 19 to tell us who's the best in Johns Creek. We'll announce the results on Aug. 24. 3. Meet Barnwell's Principal. The community has three chances to meet Dr. Norman Sauce, Barnwell Elementary's new principal, before school begins: July 31, 7 to 8:30 p.m., The Ridge clubhouse…

1. Farmers Market. The Johns Creek Farmers Market continues this Saturday and every Saturday through Sept. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Newtown Park. 2. Free Document Shredding. You can destroy personal or sensitive documents for free on Saturday at Panera from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3. Get Out. Looking for more stuff to do this weekend? Check out our Get Out planner for events around the region.  4. Restaurant Guide. Looking for a great place to eat? Check out Johns Creek Patch's dining directory and add your own reviews while you are at it! 5. Movies at Medlock. New movies playing at Regal…

1. 'Best' of Johns Creek. The nominations are in and polls are now open for Readers Choice 2012. You have until Aug. 19 to tell us who's the best in Johns Creek. We'll announce the results on Aug. 24. 2. City Council. The Johns Creek City Council meets Monday at 5 p.m. for it work session and at 7 p.m. for its regular meeting at City Hall. Click here for agendas. 3. Irrigation Workshop. Fulton County will offer a free irrigation workshop on Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Johns Creek Environmental Campus, 8100 Holcomb Bridge Road. The class will offer tips on ensuring your lawn system is working …

1. Farmers Market. The Johns Creek Farmers Market continues this Saturday and every Saturday through Sept. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Newtown Park. 2. Merit Badge Class at Autrey Mill. The nature preserve is holding a class Saturday at 1 p.m. that will guide Boy Scouts through the requirements of achieving their Reptiles and Amphibians Study Merit Badges. Pre-registration is required. 3. Get Out. Looking for more stuff to do this weekend? Check out our Get Out planner for events around the region.  4. Restaurant Guide. Looking for a great place to eat? Check out Johns Creek Patch's …

1. JCBA Monthly Meeting. The Johns Creek Business Association hosts its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at 5:30 at Keso Mexican Grill. Bring friends, co-workers and associates for food, drink and networking. Guests are $15 cash or check at the door. 2. Zoning Board. The Johns Creek Board of Zoning Appeals meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Click here for agenda. 3. Networking. The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce holds its weekly networking event Wednesday morning at 9:30 at Hyatt Place. 4. Summer Reading Guide. Patch and author James Patterson have partnered to bring you a summer …

1. City Meetings. The Johns Creek City Council meets Monday at 5 for its work session and at 7 p.m. for its regular meeting. The council is expected to vote on the millage rate following a third hearing. Click here for agendas. The Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m, and the Planning Commission meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. All meetings are at Johns Creek City Hall. See also: City Proposing to Keep Millage Rate Same 2. Chamber Events. The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce holds its weekly networking event Wednesday morning at 9:30 at Hyatt Place. Then, on Thursday the …

1. Farmers Market. The Johns Creek Farmers Market continues at Newtown Park each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through Sept. 8.  2. Get Out. Looking for more stuff to do? Check out our Get Out planner for events around the region. And don't forget to check our Dining Directory for restaurant suggestions. 3. Restaurant Guide. Looking for a great place to eat? Check out Johns Creek Patch's dining directory and add your own reviews while you are at it! 4. Movies at Medlock. New movies playing at Regal Cinemas Medlock this weekend include The Amazing Spider-Man, Savages and Katy Perry: …