ARTS

August 3
   Registration begins for Fall classes at Roswell Art Center West, 1355 Woodstock Rd., Roswell.
   This state of the art studio will be holding various clay classes throughout the Fall, including beginner handbuilding, all levels wheel, raku, ceramics for the garden, plus more.
   For information:  770-641-3990 or www.roswellclaycollective.com

COMMUNITY

Every Saturday
   Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Old Roswell St. and Jones Ave. (Jones Ave. is located across Main St. from the Alpharetta City Hall).
   The market will feature local fresh produce, baked goods, plants, local raw honey and more.
   For information:  www.alpharettafarmersmarket.com.

Every Saturday
   Riverside Farmers Market from 8 a.m. - NOON at Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Rd., Roswell.
   The market is a Georgia-Grown market, showcasing the finest agricultural products from no further than 100 miles away.       
   Fresh produce, baked goods, plants, local raw honey and more for sale. 
   Weekly chef demonstrations, live music and events.
   For information:  404-613-7670.

August 3 - 8
    RISPA School of Performing Arts Open House from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday and from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday.
   RISPA offers a state of the art facility and many opportunities in the performing arts including Musical Theatre and forms of dance.  Classes available for younger dancers as well as adults.
   For information:  678-620-3500 or www.rispa.net.

August 5
   “Wii Wednesdays” at 1:30 p.m. at the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center at North Park.
   Re-ignite your competitive spirit through the Wii interactive sports program for adults 50 and older, co-sponsored by Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department and the Alpharetta Golden Age Club.
   There is no fee to participate.  Bring your friends and spend an afternoon playing a variety of Nintendo Wii Sports games including Bowling, Tennis, Baseball, Golf and Boxing.
   For information:  678-297-6140 or email activeadults@alpharetta.ga.us.

August 7
   Friday Night Dive-In family movie night at the Alpharetta City Pool at Wills Park.
   The gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will be shown at dusk (between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.).
   Concessions will be available.  Pool general admission is $3 per person.  2009 pool pass holders will be admitted free of charge.
   In case of inclement weather, a decision will be made by 5 p.m. and you can call 678-297-6100 or 678-297-6107 to determine plans.
   For information:  678-297-6100 or email aquatics@alpharetta.ga.us.

August 9
   Malawi Fundraiser at 2 p.m., at Unity North Atlanta Church, 4255 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta.
   Join UN Ambassador and former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young raise money to build a well for the people of Malawi who walk miles for water.
   One well costs approximately $16,000.  Two - three wells ensure that the people never go hungry.  Your support can help save lives.
   For information:  www.unitynorth.org.

August 12 - 15
    1st Ever ... Great Chattahoochee River Paint-Out along the Chattahoochee River at Island Ford, Azalea Drive, Vickery Creek and Willeo Park.
   The public is invited to meet the artists and watch as they create beautiful works of art inspired by the great Chattahoochee River.
   Watch the artists as they work, and perhaps find a piece of art that you just can’t resist, one that you watched being created from conception to finish.
   The artists will select up to two pieces of work, created on site, to exhibit at a special reception on August 15th from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at the Island Ford Headquarters of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
   For information:  770-640-3253 or www.visitroswellga.com

August 13
   Roswell Mayoral Debate at the Holiday Inn, Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.
   Mayor Jere Wood, Councilwoman Lori Henry and Councilman David Tolleson will debate from 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
   There will be a cocktail reception featuring a cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.  Come early and have an opportunity to meet the mayoral candidates along with other area politicians and business owners.
   For information:  770-640-3230 or email jfredericks@beaconcast.com

August 14
   Law Enforcement - Look & Learn from 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Law Enforcement Center, 39 Hill St., Roswell.
   Learn about personal safety, calling 911, peer pressure, fingerprinting and permits, criminal investigations and more.    
   Be sworn in, and receive a Junior Police badge.  Take home educational materials and activity books.  Enjoy pizza and drinks at the end of the tour.
   Ages 6 - 12 on the date of the event.  The fee is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents.
   For information:  770-641-3760.

August 15
   Bats!! Educational Program from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell.
   Have you ever wondered why these elusive creatures are so important?  Have you seen a bat up close?  This program includes classroom education, dinner & bat netting.  Hosted in partnership with the Georgia Bat Working Group.
   Ages 16 and up.  Pre-registration is recommended.  $30 for non-members / $20 members and includes dinner.
   To register:  770-992-2055 or www.chattnaturecenter.org.

August 27
   “Paying for Education” Seminar hosted by Jennifer Heal of Edward Jones at 6:30 p.m. at Chambrel, 1000 Applewood Dr., Roswell.
   The seminar will focus on the reality of educational costs, the value of saving, basic financial choices available for education savings and guidelines for financial aid.
   The seminar is free, but a reservation is required.
   For reservations:  770-998-1572

September 26
   Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition Fundraiser at the Country Club of Roswell, 2500 Club Springs Dr., Roswell.
   The event begins at 7 p.m. and includes a wine tasting of 5 great wines, entertainment by Adam Komesar, “Mr. Sinatra,” and silent/live auctions with all proceeds going to the Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition.
   A donation of $55 per person is required.  Seating is limited, so please RSVP before 9/18.
   For tickets & information:  contact Frank Catroneo at 770-619-0710 or f.catroneo@nonnis.com.

DRAMA

Through August 8
   “Nunsense,”  the hilarious musical comedy by Dan Goggin, will be playing at ACT1 Theater located inside Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, 180 Academy St.
   Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee on August 2 at 2 p.m.
   Tickets are $15 adults; $12 children and seniors.
   For tickets & information:  770-663-8989 or www.act1theater.com.

Through August 15
   “Charley’s Aunt” from Brazil....where the nuts come from!  playing at the Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell.
   Show times for this hysterical British farce are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
   For tickets & information:  770-640-5500 or www.rosewatertheatre.com

SPORTS

August 3
    1st Annual Sheena Hutchinson Memorial Swim Invitational hosted by Edenwilde Barracudas Swim Team at 5:30 p.m. at the Edenwilde Subdivision pool.
   Swimmers from the Edenwilde Barracudas and the Wexford Waves will be competing to raise money in memory of Sheena Hutchinson to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Greater Atlanta.  Everyone from the community is welcome to come out and enjoy the event and show support.
   There will be approximately 75 events for both adults and children, along with a fabulous raffle giving away incredible prizes such as a 2 night stay at the Ritz Carlton, use of a BMW convertible for a 3 day weekend and gift certificates to area restaurants and merchants.
   Concessions will be available, including cupcakes from Cakes by Darcy.
   100% of event proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Greater Atlanta.

August 8 and 9
   Centennial Junior Knights Baseball Team Tryouts for all rising 7th and 8th grade boys zoned for Centennial High School.
   The Junior Knights team is a feeder program for Centennial High School baseball and practices and plays on the CHS baseball field.
   Tryouts are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Centennial High School, 9310 Scott Rd., Roswell.
   For information: http://eteamz.com/centennialjrknights