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🌱 Patch AM: Artists Sought For Plein Air Contest In Alpharetta
Spotted on the Alpharetta calendar: All School First Look - Preview Grades PreK to 8 - Saturday, October 3 9:45AM
What's up Alpharetta! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Painters invited to capture Alpharetta scenes at October plein air contest
Also on today's calendar: All School First Look - Preview Grades PreK to 8 - Saturday, October 3 9:45AM and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Artists Sought For Plein Air Contest In Alpharetta (patch.com) — Alpharetta artists and visiting painters are invited to register for the Paint the Town 2026 plein air contest, set for October 20-24 around the city's streets and parks. Hosted by Arts Alpharetta with city partners, the sixth annual event features quick draw judging, awards, a workshop, and registration fees ranging from $30 to $100. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alpharetta
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★ Featured events ★
- All School First Look - Preview Grades PreK to 8 - Saturday, October 3 9:45AM →
Holy Redeemer Catholic School, 3380 Old Alabama Rd, Alpharetta
9:45 am - The Challenge Zone – Kids Wanted to Compete! →
Roswell
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- This Is She →
Alpharetta GA - Alpharetta, GA - Empower Brokerage AEP 2027 Benefit Rollout Meeting →
Dave & Busters – Georgia, 6500 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta
10:00 am - Alpharetta Food Truck Alley →
37 Old Roswell St, Alpharetta
5:00 pm - Trap Jazz with Saxophonist Mark Quinn Mason →
The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
7:30 pm - Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody - Fall Harvest at Abbey Hall Shoppe →
Abbey Hall Interiors Shoppe, 54 Roswell St, Alpharetta
3:00 pm - Singer Chantae Cann →
The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
7:30 pm - Alpharetta Uncorked Wine Fest →
2001 Commerce St, Alpharetta
2:00 pm - Saxophonist and Composer Darien Phillips →
The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta
7:00 pm - Milton High School Choral Department Fall Concert →
The Green at Crabapple Market, 6, Milton
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Eagle Cross Country Races Well at Night —Andy Carr Read on Patch
- FYI, PEANUT ALLERY ALERT…I picked up a package of cookies Monday at Kroger Windward and hwy 9 that were labeled sugar cookies, but we're definitely peanut butter cookies.
They are the ones that are labeled in their bakery. I called and asked for a supervisor and explained the problem and tried to emphasize the… (Nextdoor Hopewell/Rhodes) - I just wanted to share some pictures of some food I've been making these last few days thats brought me so much joy during a hard time in life.
Food definitely feeds the soul more than you could imagine. :) (Nextdoor Hampton's Grant)
- Fiserv, Inc. posted a job opening for Financial Billing Analyst II in Alpharetta. Apply here.
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted a job opening for Design Studio Specialist, FT, Avalon - West Elm in Alpharetta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alpharetta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Johns Creek
- Tails wag and treats flow at Johns Creek Pup-a-Palooza (appenmedia.com)
- New Tab - go/onetab (google.com)
Roswell
- Roswell Arts Festival returns for 60th anniversary (appenmedia.com)
- National group honors Roswell for outreach, events (appenmedia.com)
- Roswell Dental Care office manager celebrates 40 years on the job (appenmedia.com)
Ok Alpharetta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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