Labor Day Weekend Events you can enjoy in Awesome Alpharetta!
We’re beginning the start of a three-day weekend so the Idea Specialists© at Collingwood Luxury Apartment Community are sharing a few of the best. First of all, there’s football of course with a wild game kicking off tonight between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and current national Champions, the Clemson Tigers. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT in Memorial Stadium in Clemson but if you’re planning to watch at home, you can catch the game on the ACC network, or other options including Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and PlayStation Vue. Friday night, plan to enjoy live music with a stellar farewell to summer as Grains of Sand, a beach, doo wop, Memphis to Motown kind of band performs in The Plaza from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Avalon Nights Live! Grab your friends and family and get ready to dance the night away. This Saturday, if you need something besides Georgia football to enjoy, plan to attend Alpharetta Art in the Park, held monthly on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The outdoor artist’s market is a creative mix all things art including pottery, custom jewelry, woodwork, metal work, handmade children’s clothing, soaps and lotions, photography, watercolor, oil, mosaic art and much more. Stop in an see the “incredibly offbeat work” work of Crooked Chaos, which features “Always be Yourself” funny one-liners from twins Bonnie and Bette. Art in the Park is located directly behind the Alpharetta Farmers Market in downtown Alpharetta at Brooke Street Park in the shady area near the new City Hall. Best of all, there is plenty of parking in the nearby parking deck. On Sunday, you can start preparing for Labor Day by gathering the family to attend the fifth annual “Pig Out” event jointly sponsored by two of our favorite Alpharetta restaurants Oak Steakhouse and Colletta. The event takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Palmer Plaza (the green space between Oak and Colletta in Avalon) and will offer full access to an all-you-can-eat feast featuring brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, hot dogs and an array of sides including coleslaw, mac n’ cheese, potato salad, cornbread, baked beans, corn on the cob, banana pudding and fruit cobbler. Which makes us wonder, how can you top that? With a photo booth and lawn games which also will be provided. Satellite bars will also be available, serving up beer and wine selections for $5. Tickets are $35 for adults in advance, $40 at the door, and $20 for kids (ages 6 to 12). All children 5 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased here or for additional information, please call Colletta at 678.722.8335 or Oak Steakhouse at 678.722.8333. Labor Day Well, the Idea Specialists© at Collingwood recommend that you kick back and relax this Labor Day perhaps by enjoying all of the wonderful features that we offer including our pet-friendly Bark Park, tennis courts, playground, and of course our very own barbecue area. If you aren’t here enjoying all the wonderful amenities offered at Collingwood, no problem. Stop in and our friendly team will be glad to take you on a personalized tour. Or call us at 770-667-3211 to schedule your tour today.
Dog Days of Summer
Everyone can agree on one thing this August—it’s HOT. Luckily for residents at Collingwood Apartment Homes we have a large, lap style pool where you can cool off to your heart’s delight. But what about our furry friends? Dogs in particular need extra care this time of year. Here are some tips from the Idea Specialists© at Collingwood to ensure that your pooch stays safe during the summer heat. Hot Weather Tips for Your Pet Be proactive about Vet Care. Things really heat up during the summer months, so make sure you pup is up to date on heartworm, and flea and tick protection so they can enjoy those walks outside or at the Pet Park at Collingwood without bringing home critters that can make everyone itch! Don’t leave your pet alone in the car on a warm day. It’s common sense to make sure animals are kept cool, but perhaps you get home and realize you need to make a store run, but your sweet pup hasn’t seen you all day, and you expect that you’ll just dash in and be back out in no time. Why not take your pet? Because in the summer heat, you can put your precious furry loved one in danger quickly if left in a car, even with windows cracked. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA), “On a 70-degree day, a car’s interior temperature can climb to 90 degrees. On an 85-degree day, it takes only 10 minutes for a car’s interior to top 100 degrees; in 30 minutes, the temperature can jump to 120 degrees.” Avoid Walking Your Dog in the Heat. Ground temperatures can be much higher than air temperatures. If walking your dog on pavement, test it by holding your hand on the surface for 10 seconds. If it’s uncomfortable for you, it’s uncomfortable for your pup. Burned paws can be incredibly painful for your pup and can lead to blisters, cracking or even missing pieces of the paw pad, so it’s important to consider the weather and walking surface before talking your pet out. Try taking your animal to our amazing Pet Park instead for needed exercise and fun. Keep Your Home Cool for your pets. According to rent.com, pet owners should do three things to keep their animals cool: Keep them hydrated; keep the air flowing; keep them groomed. To keep your animal hydrated consider using a larger bowl and add a few ice cubes in it for an extra treat. While you are at work or away from your home, be sure to set your air conditioner on a reasonable temperature so that pets stay comfortable. And, by grooming your pet, you’ll reduce the hair that can trap the heat. Just be sure to see a professional groomer for big jobs. Keep summer foods away from your pet. Summer is a great time to grill out especially with Collingwood’s Bar B Cue area. Just be aware that food and beverages often commonly found at barbeques can be poisonous to pets. Bones from cooked meats can splinter and cause death to your pet. And snacks such raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate and products with the sweetener xylitol may cause your dog or cat to have severe digestive ailments including death. So, enjoy the season, but keep harmful foods away from your pets, no matter how sweetly they beg. Remember, summer is a season that should be enjoyed by everyone including pets. Just make sure to help them enjoy these dog days of summer in a responsible, safe way.
