What's Going On Around Town

The Johns Creek Patch calendar is full of news about events coming up in the weeks ahead. Here's a look at five of this week's community events.

1. The Johns Creek Planning Commission meets on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.

2. The Park Place Senior group is planning a day trip on Wednesday, Sept. 4 to see the Atlanta Braves. Cost is $15. Transportation is provided through 15-passenger vans. Space is limited.

3. Atlanta MasterCrafters Toastmasters club meets 7 p.m. Thursday at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church on Bell Road. Email amcvpofpublicrelations@gmail.com for more information.

4. The 4th annual Johns Creek Fall Family Festival is Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Newtown Park. The festival features music, games, activities, art & crafts, moonwalks, giant slides, obstacle course, Farmers Market and more. 

5. Touch-a-Truck: This annual free event held at Newtown Park, is presented by the City’s Public Works Department and provides an up-close view of bulldozers, backhoes, public safety vehicles and other cool machines. Games, children’s activities, prizes, music and food are also featured. Call for more information: 678-512-3200.

Check the Johns Creek Patch for more events scheduled throughout the month. The Patch calendar is available for anyone in the community to use to post events such as meetings, school events. garage sales and more. Click here to post your event.