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Spotted on the Roswell calendar: All School First Look - Preview Grades PreK to 8 - Saturday, October 3 9:45AM

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- Why did Fellowship Christian School's national donor rating just drop?
Also on today's calendar: All School First Look - Preview Grades PreK to 8 - Saturday, October 3 9:45AM and 9 more events.
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📰 News we're reading
• A21, Compass, and Christian Heritage Resign from ECFA (ministrywatch.com) — Fellowship Christian School in Roswell just saw its MinistryWatch donor rating downgraded to one star, with its Donor Confidence Score dropping from 77 to 60. The national roundup explains how various Christian ministries' financial efficiency and transparency scores changed this week, offering Roswell families and donors added context if they support or are considering supporting faith-based organizations.
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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
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Fall Into the Spotlight --$ 5.50 Film Series at Aurora Cineplex--Sundays 9/27--10/25 →
Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell
10:00 am - Soothing Energy Session with Donna →
The Well of Roswell, 900 Old Roswell Lakes Pkwy, Roswell
10:00 am - Mahjong Monday →
1182 Canton Street, Roswell - RUMC Job Networking →
814 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell
1:00 pm - Beginner Mahjong Lesson →
Red Seal Craft Studio, 1140 Alpharetta St, Roswell
6:30 pm - Roswell City Council Meeting - Regular Meeting →
Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street, Roswell
7:00 pm - AM 1160 The Quest - Living the Peace of Christ Fall Pledge Drive →
The Quest Studio, 1802 Macy Drive, Roswell
8:00 am - Cook the Book: The Flavor Bible & Sweet-Savory Pairings by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg →
603 Atlanta St, Roswell
6:00 pm - Beginner Class - Harvest Pumpkin →
FlameTree Glass, Inc., 850 Warsaw Rd, Roswell
6:00 pm - The Emerald Circle: Transformation, Connection & Conscious Living →
The Well of Roswell, 900 Old Roswell Lakes Pkwy, Roswell
7:00 pm - Namiwalks 2026 →
12:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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