Community Corner
Ice Cream Events & Night Hike on Tap This Weekend
Spend this August weekend supporting a variety of causes.
Where/When: , 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Johns Creek 30022; Friday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m.
Why Go? Join Director Ben Team investigating what goes "bump" in the night inside the 46-acre nature preserve. Dress for the outdoors and bring a flashlight. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by parents.
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Price: $5 members, $7 non-members
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Where/When: , 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek 30097; Saturday, Aug. 27, 1-3 p.m.
Why Go? Join the arts center in meeting the instructors for upcoming fall classes and programs while enjoying an ice cream social.
Price: Free
Where/When: , 3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, 30022; Saturday, Aug. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Why Go? Satisfy your appetite for locally grown fruits and vegetables this weekend when the Johns Creek Farmers Market continues at Newtown Park every Saturday through Sept. 10.
Price: Free admission
Where/When: , 9770 Autry Mill Road, Johns Creek, 30022; Saturday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go? From churches to Victorian houses, get to know the heritage of Johns Creek buildings. The Heritage Center opens one historic building to the public each Saturday.
Price: Free
Where/When: 616 Atlanta St., Roswell 30075; Sunday, Aug. 28, 2-4 p.m.
Why Go? Are you ready to eat all the homemade ice cream you want? Come to Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’ at the Historic Roswell Town Square and taste more than 100 unique flavors of homemade ice cream. There will also be contests, music, snow cones, popcorn, face painting and children’s games.
Price: $5 individuals, $15 family
Where/When: , 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta 30009; Saturday, Aug. 27, 7 a.m.
Why Go? Join the 4th Annual Rowdy RALPH Run 5K. This course begins at Wills Park and runs through downtown Alpharetta. The Family Fun Run is a one mile loop that will begin once the 5K is complete. All proceeds will go to Young Life North Fulton. This race is part of the Run & See Georgia Grand Prix Racing Series.
Price: $25 race day registration
Where/When: , 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta 30009; Saturday, Aug. 27, 2-7 p.m.
Why Go? The walkathon is ICF’s effort raise funds toward the eradication of teenage illiteracy in Jamaica. The family picnic will start at 2 p.m. under the Lions Pavilion and the 3K walkathon will start at 5 p.m
Price: Free