‘Tis The Season For Giving: Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays

You can make this holiday season happier for a local family in need. “Adopt” children of Sandy Springs’ Community Action Center (CAC) families and fulfill their holiday wish lists. Get into the holiday giving spirit with family or friends, or groups from church, work or school!  Together you can select families, go shopping and wrap gifts for the children.

Get Discounts At Your Favorite Restaurants

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.  Food 101.  Wildfire.  Even The Flying Biscuit.  What is going on at some of your favorite restaurants?  Well, this upcoming week (September 26 - October 2, 2010) is Restaurant Week!  Taking place in Metro Atlanta’s Sandy Springs/Perimeter/Dunwoody Area, some of Atlanta’s best restaurants are offering 2 and/or 3 course meals at discounted prices. 

Events to Love: September Events in Sandy Springs

Mark your calendar now for the 2010 Sandy Springs Festival scheduled for Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26. Visit www.sandyspringsfestival.com for more information.   That same day, the Sandy Springs Tennis Association will hold the Sandy Springs Tennis Festival on Saturday, September 25 from 2-10 p.m. at the Sandy Springs Tennis Center located at 500 Abernathy Road. Registrations forms are available online at www.sandyspringstennis.org/forms. Proceeds from the event will support SSTA’s youth tennis programs.

FREE Events to Love: SANDY SPRINGS’ MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT

Leadership Sandy Springs presents MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT, which is a family-oriented outdoor movie series serving the Sandy Springs community. The movies are freeand take place in the heart of Sandy Springs on the terraced lawn of Sandy Springs United Methodist Church’s Hitson Activity Center.

Family Fun at Sandy Springs’ Newest Attraction

The City of Sandy Springs will hold a ribbon cutting along with the City’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration at its newest park: Morgan Falls Overlook Park. The event will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2010, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the park—200 Morgan Falls Road. Parking is at North Springs United Methodist Church, on the corner of Roswell Road and Morgan Falls Road. A shuttle will be provided. There will be no on-site parking.

Best Places To Live For The Single And Wealthy

In CNNMoney’s recent poll, our beloved Sandy Springs tops yet another list.  Coming in at Number 4, Sandy Springs, GA is considered one of the best small cities to live in for affluent singles, just behind cities in California and Massachusetts.  Beyond the statistics listed at CNNMoney, Sandy Springs is home to some of Metro Atlanta’s most distinct and high-end homes, upscale restaurants and creative events.

Summer 2010: Sandy Springs Events to Love

Summer’s here and there are many activities to keep you busy in Sandy Springs.  Here are just a few to note:

Hobnob at the Park

May 2010: Sandy Springs’ Events To Love

Mark your calendar for these remaining May 2010 events here in Sandy Springs, GA, one of Atlanta’s most affluent suburbs for the young professional.  The first concert in the Wind Down Wednesdays series will take place on Wednesday, May 19 on the entertainment lawn at Heritage Green. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults (21 and over) and includes one free beverage; $2 children (13-20) and free for ages 12 and under. For more information call 404.851.9111, ext. 203 or visit www.heritagesandysprings.org.

Voice Your Opinion on Redeveloping I-285

Is there an alternative to I-285 traffic? In 2006, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority launched revive 285 top end, an initiative to develop a transportation solution for the northern I-285 corridor between I-75 and I-85. The project team is seeking more input and is asking for your help. Go online to www.revive285.com to voice your opinion.

Increase Your Business in 2010

Have a business that you want more exposure for?  Or, interested in learning about some of the new businesses and their resources?   Admission to the Business Expo is FREE and this event is open to the public.  If you are a business owner, sign up to participate in the Sandy Springs/ Perimeter Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo today and network with 94 exhibitors and hundreds of potential customers! Check out www.sspcexpo.org to see who’s already signed up to participate.

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