Alpharetta to host North Fulton Special Needs Expo

Alpharetta will host a North Fulton Special Needs Services and Expo to present services available to the area's special needs populations "and to advocate, partner and network with the community," according to a city announcement.

The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Alpharetta Community Center, 175 Roswell St. It is presented in partnership with Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell and Ed Isakson YMCA.

Vendors, providers and businesses that offer services to special needs populations are invited to participate. The deadline for vendor applications is noon Monday, Feb. 10. Applications are available at: http://bit.ly/SpecialNeedsExpoApplication

Information: Lindsey Pritchard, Alpharetta Recreation, Parks and Cultural Services, lpritchard@alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6115 or https://bit.ly/2OdRzRx

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