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quality    of life



                                              April-November, bringing the best in   presented free by Heritage Sandy
                                              organic produce, pasture-raised beef and    Springs, encourages youngsters ages
                                              pork, eggs, dairy, gourmet and artisan   2-10 to shake, wiggle, move, and learn
                                              prepared foods, and more. The Farmer’s    with a variety of activities including
                                              Market serves as a weekly gathering   storytime, creative movement, and
                                              place for residents. For more information,   music. For more information, visit
                                              www.heritagesandysprings.org.      www.heritagesandysprings.org.
                                                Each summer, Sandy Springs        And community extends into the
                                              residents gather on the lawn of Heritage   business sector. Nearly 100 businesses
                                              Green to picnic and enjoy a variety   in the Sandy Springs and Perimeter area
                                              of popular music with the outdoor   come together each May during the
                                              concert series, Concerts by the Springs.    Greater Perimeter Business Expo, where
                                              Heritage Sandy Springs has presented   they participate in seminars on topics
           “Sandy’s”                          this beloved summer series monthly,   from social networking to globalization.
                                              May-September, for nearly two decades.
                                                                                 Similarly, the Sandy Springs/Perimeter
           Awards Gala                        For more information, visit www.   Chamber of Commerce hosts a spring
                                              heritagesandysprings.org.
                                                                                 Golf Tournament and Benefit for its
             A community event like no other,   The open-air Rhythm and Brews happy  members to get out of the office and
           the “Sandy’s” Awards Gala is an    hour concert series invites you to enjoy   compete on the green. Find more
           event dedicated to promoting a well-  regional live music in a beautiful    information at www.sspchamber.org.
           deserved pride in the City of Sandy   outdoor setting, presenting both up-   To stay up on all of Sandy Springs’
           Springs. This annual black tie optional,   and-coming and established artists   variety of events, be sure to bookmark
           themed event celebrates Sandy      whose origins are deeply rooted in the   the events calendar at www.visitsandy
           Springs businesses, our volunteers   music of the region. Held one weekday    springs.org/eventcalendar.
                                              a month, May-August, Rhythm and
           and their contributions to the City.   Brews is presented by Heritage Sandy   recreation & parks
             Hosted by the Sandy Springs      Springs. For more information, visit    While Sandy Springs is an urban
           Perimeter Chamber of Commerce, the   www.heritagesandysprings.org.    city, the second largest in the metro
           evening is filled with a cocktail hour,   Heritage Winter Classics, presented   Atlanta area, it has not lost is natural
           a gourmet dinner, entertainment and   by Heritage Sandy Springs, is an indoor   charm. Sandy Springs offers nature
           an awards program in which the Small   concert series celebrating jazz, classical  enthusiasts a surprising amount of
           Business of the Year, the Restaurant of    and vocal music. Held one Sunday   natural wonders to enjoy. Home to 12
           the Year, and the Community Volunteer   evening a month, November-February,   parks and 22 miles of shoreline along
           of the Year are announced and honored.     the intimate venue allows concert    the Chattahoochee River, there are
           A new addition in 2015 will be a   goers to get up-and-close with the   plenty of adventures awaiting those who
           Technology Award recognizing       performers. For a complete schedule,   favor the great outdoors.
           innovation in a growing industry in    visit www.heritagesandysprings.org.     In 2012, the Chattahoochee River
                                                Held weekly during the summers
           our community.                     (June-July), Movin’ Groovin’ Mornings,   was designated America’s first national
                                                                                 water trail as part of President Obama’s
             Chamber members play an
           important role in this event as
           the Chamber encourages them to
           nominate their fellow members for
           these prestigious awards.
             Giving back to the community and
           making the City of Sandy Springs
           a great experience for visitors and
           residents is a part of the Chamber
           mission, and this event is just one of
           the ways in which they show
           their appreciation.
             To learn more or to see past winners,
           visit www.sandyspringsperimeter
           chamber.org.       ~Dana Moody           Morgan Falls Overlook Park

     16     Sandy Springs/Perimeter Chamber of Commerce • www.sspchamber.org • 678.443.2990
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