Music for the Frontlines
To thank them for their sacrifice and bravery, Avalon held the first fall Drive-In Live concert exclusively for Northside Hospital’s frontline workers on September 18. Employees received complimentary tickets to the popular event. Unclaimed tickets were released to the public and proceeds were donated to Northside Foundation. Details: 400 Avalon Blvd. experienceavalon.com
Rotary Learning Lab
The Rotary Clubs of North Fulton, Roswell, and Milton jointly received a $10,000 seed grant to fund a new Rotary Learning Lab. The Lab will allow HomeStretch, a program developed to help homeless families, to expand its educational programs for youth and adults. Details: 89 Grove Way. homestretch.org
Happy Holidays for Seniors
The holidays can be a difficult and lonely time for the elderly population. Join North Fulton Community Charities in making them a bit brighter by donating or helping to deliver Senior Baskets, filled with non-perishable items, a grocery gift card and a small gift. Dates for donation and delivery are available on their website. Details: 11270 Elkins Rd., nfcchelp.org/senior-baskets
Do Good in Your Community
Looking for volunteer opportunities in your local community? Download the United Way VolunHere app to search for opportunities near your home, job or school. Filter by county, need, category (education, homelessness, health, etc.) or availability. Details: unitedwayatlanta.org/volunteer
Foster a Fur Baby
Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, a volunteer-based organization dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats from high-kill shelters in North Georgia, is seeking foster families for fur babies. If you’re interested in becoming a foster, you can apply on their website. Details: angelsrescue.org/foster
Heavenly Hand-Rolled Ice Cream
A second Where’s The Scoop? ice cream shop is now open in Alpharetta City Center. Their made from scratch, hand-rolled ice cream is a treat for your eyes and stomach. The vegan Strictly Strawberry with non-dairy whipped cream is stunning. Details: 26 Old Roswell St., Ste. 102., wheresthescoop.com
Ooey Gooey Deliciousness
The signature Hobnobber Burger at HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern’s new Halcyon location is a decadent high rise of ooey gooey deliciousness. HOBNOB’s special Beer Cheese Sauce kicks this tavern staple up a notch. Details: 6690 Town Sq., Ste. 420., hobnobatlanta.com
Le Macaron is Now Mobile
Enjoy one of France’s most popular pastries at Le Macaron French Pastries’ new mobile kiosk at Avalon. The rainbow-hued treats are light, bright and airy, and make a delightful gift. With 20 flavors of macarons to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Details: 2200 Avalon Blvd., lemacaronalpharetta.com
Cookies Galore!
Crumbl Cookies is a study in minimalism. Each week, a rotating menu of cookies is offered along with Crumbl’s staple Chilled Sugar and Milk Chocolate Chip flavors. Recent offerings include Pumpkin Oreo® and Salted Caramel Cheesecake. Details: 4190 Old Milton Pkwy., Ste. 2L., crumblcookies.com
Brunch Done Right
Pork belly done right is a delight. Carson Kitchen Atlanta gets it oh so right with their brunch time B.E.C. sandwich, a delicious combination of pork belly, egg over easy and white cheddar topped with arugula and herb mayo. Perfection. Details: 4 S. Main St., carsonkitchen.com/atl
