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
Holiday Market at Avalon
NOV 22-JAN 3 Holiday Market at Avalon 400 Avalon Blvd. 11am-7pm, Monday-Wednesday 11am-8pm, Thursday-Saturday 12-6pm on Sunday Free Start a new holiday tradition by visiting Avalon’s first Holiday Market. Choose from a curated collection of goods from local artists and small businesses. Details: experienceavalon.com
Paint Pouring Workshop
NOV 14 Paint Pouring Workshop 238 Canton St. 12-2pm $80 Alpharetta residents $120 non-residents Unleash your inner abstract artist through this unique fluid-painting method. Tools, flow medium and a canvas board will be provided. Details: alpharetta.ga.us/arts
Let it Snow!
DEC 4-18 Snow in Downtown Alpharetta Village Green by Alpharetta City Hall 6-7pm Free Let it snow! Downtown Alpharetta will be experiencing planned snow flurries for the first three Fridays in December. Details: awesomealpharetta.com
