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Crabapple Community Association

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Crabapple Fest Organizers Already Looking for Vendors

The Crabapple Community Association partners with the city of Milton on the annual fall event, but planning starts months in advance.

  • GOVERNMENT
  • Wednesday, May 15

It may be almost five months away, but the Crabapple Fest, Milton's long-running art and antique festival is now accepting vendor applications for the Oct. 5 event. If you are interested in taking part in this time-honored tradition, visit the Crabapple Community Association (CCA), email the CCA or call Amanda Quintana at 770-241-1125. Organizers are looking for 19th century American Country furniture, primitive antiques, shabby chic items and unique pieces of art in all mediums – oils, photography, jewelry, textiles, pottery and quilts. Spaces are limited, so apply early.  Expanded for 2013, the streetfest now features kids and entertainment activities and a new, central downtown location on Crabapple and Broadwell roads, thanks to a …

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Local Historian Reveals Crabapple's Past Days

The Crabapple Community Association holds its social on Thursday at Olde Blind Dog, with Connie Mashburn as the speaker.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Tuesday, April 9

So few people who live in Milton are natives, that it's hard to find somebody who knows the real history of the area. But North Fulton has Connie Mashburn to tell us how it was, and he'll be sharing stories at the Crabapple Community Association on Thursday, April 11 at the Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub. The Crabapple Community Association will host their social this Thursday at Olde Blind Dog at 6:30 p.m. Masburn, author of "Alpharetta-Milton County the Early Years," will be the speaker. "He will take us on an exciting journey of our community's history and discuss how Crabapple has evolved over the years," according to Peyton Jamison of the Crabapple Community Association. This event is free to attend.

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Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub

Travis Allen

11:16 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Great Picture, this is actually the Double Branch Voting District Courthouse. It's an important part of local history, and is located near Birmingham Crossroads area (not Crabapple)   more ›

Monday, June 25, 2012

Crabapple Antique Festival Accepting Vendor Applications

The one-day antique and art festival has been a tradition in the Milton community since 1969.

  • GOVERNMENT
  • Monday, June 25, 2012

The Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Art Festival Committee is now accepting vendor applications for its one-day, outdoor festival on Saturday, Oct. 6. Antique dealers and local artists are encouraged to apply. Be advised that space is limited. To apply for the event, which brings thousands to historic downtown Crabapple, e-mail the Festival Committee or call Amanda Quintana of the Crabapple Community Association at 770-241-1125. A tradition since 1969, the festival features thousands of antiques, accessories and unique pieces of art in all mediums. Last year's event drew more than 10,000 attendees and 100-plus vendors from six states. The City of Milton is a presenting sponsor of the event. Parking and admission are free, and proceeds …

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Fourth of July Parade Puts Your Children in the Spotlight

The Crabapple Community Association continues its tradition with a Walking Parade on the holiday.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Thursday, June 21, 2012

Grab your bicycle, tricycle or unicycle; your stroller or kids' electric car; your dog, cat or other pet, and dress up in your patriotic best. It's almost time for the Crabapple Community Association's Fourth of July Walking Parade. "We hope you decorate your tricycles and strollers and Barbie cars and wagons and wheelchairs and yourselves," parade organizers say. Everybody gets a chance to participate, but many parents take the opportunity to get photos and video of their children as they walk, bike and ride by. The parade gets organized at 8:45 a.m. and begins by 9:30 a.m. Park at the Crabapple Baptist Church or Strawberry Fields, and walk to McFarlin Lane where the parade starts. Those with disability placards may park at the John …

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Crabapple First Baptist Church, Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub, Scoops, and 2 more ›

Monday, April 9, 2012

Last Chance: Prepare for a Disaster

Hopefully it won't be your last chance, but the Crabapple Community Association hosts experts to tell you what you need to do before disaster strikes.

  • GOVERNMENT
  • Monday, April 9, 2012

The Crabapple Community Association (CCA) will host both the American Red Cross and Milton's Emergency Manager on Wednesday, April 11. starting at 6 p.m. at the Alpharetta Government Center in downtown Crabapple/Milton. This is an important meeting for one family member to attend in the Crabapple area to prepare us in an emergency, the CCA says. Being in the severe weather season, it is important to know the city's plan, what you should do beforehand to be prepared and what to expect after a disaster.   Come hear the experts walk you through this vital information. For more information, call 770-448-3860 (Sally Rich-Kolb). Know about an important deadline coming up? Tell us in the comments, or email bob.pepalis@patch.com. You can also post…

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Is Your Family Ready for Disaster?

Milton and the American Red Cross will host a free emergency preparedness meeting in Crabapple.

  • GOVERNMENT
  • Thursday, April 5, 2012

With tornadoes seemingly a regular threat in the region, do your family members know what to do and what to expect in a disaster? Milton and the American Red Cross will host a free emergency preparedness program at the April 11 Crabapple Community Association meeting, according to the city's website. Emergency Manager and Fire Marshal Matt Marietta will help inform residents. “I’m looking forward to joining the Red Cross and the Crabapple Community Association to shed some light on what residents can expect should a disaster occur in Milton,” said Marietta. “Partnerships like these are vital to maintaining a safe community when the worst happens.” The program begins at 6 p.m. at Alpharetta’s Crabapple Government Center in the heart of …

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Alpharetta Neighborhood Senior Center at the Crabapple Government Center

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Historic Crabapple Fills with Antiques and Art on Saturday

Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Art Festival runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 1.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Wednesday, September 28, 2011

The Crossroads at Crabapple Antique and Art Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 1 in the historic community, following a tradition of more than 40 years. This one-day only outdoor festival features 50 antique dealers from 6 states and 50 local juried artists. Thousands of antiques old and new will sell quickly, organizes say, "so come early and stay all day for this old- fashioned festival." The festival opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Pieces for sale include: Rounding out the show are roaming musicians, food and children's activities from 2-4 p.m. Walk to the show from the free parking lots or hop on the free trolley. Handicap parking is available. The festival benefits the Boy and Girl Scouts, the Crabapple Community Association as…

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