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Recycle your Christmas Tree in Forsyth County

December 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Recycle your Christmas Tree in Forsyth County

Recycle your Christmas Tree in Forsyth County

Forsyth County has recycled more than 78,000 Christmas trees since 1994

After ornaments are removed from the Christmas tree, Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) is inviting residents to recycle their Christmas trees at numerous locations throughout Forsyth County during the “Bring One for the Chipper” Christmas tree recycling event from December 26 through January 26. A wood chipper at the locations processes the trees into mulch.

Forsyth County residents annually conclude the holiday season by recycling thousands of Christmas trees during the event. Last year alone, residents recycled 8,710 trees.

“We are very excited to see the number of trees recycled in Forsyth County increasing every year,” said Environmental Program Manager Tammy Wright. “It is a win-win scenario – the program provides a convenient way for residents to dispose of their tree, and recycling the trees is good for the environment.”

On the designated dates and times, Christmas trees can be dropped off at the following locations:

Home Depot – 1000 Market Place Boulevard
Accepting trees only January 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Please, no trees at this site after 4 p.m. on January 5

Home Depot – 2635 Peachtree Parkway
Accepting trees only January 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Please, no trees at this site after 4 p.m. on January 5

Vickery Creek Elementary School – 6280 Post Road
Accepting trees December 26 through January 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Please, no trees at this site after 4 p.m. on January 5

Tolbert Street Recycling Convenience Center – 351 Tolbert Street
770.781.2176, open Monday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Accepting trees December 26 through January 26

Old Atlanta Recycling Convenience Center – 3678 Old Atlanta Road
770.205.3010, open Monday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Accepting trees December 26 through January 26

Coal Mountain Recycling Convenience Center – 3560 Settingdown Road
770.781.2071, open Monday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Accepting trees December 26 through January 26

Please note that all three recycling convenience centers will be closed Tuesday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day and Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Free tree seedlings and vegetable seeds will be available while supplies last on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at all sites beginning at 9 a.m. on a first-come basis, while supplies last.

 

If you are interested in receiving mulch created by the Christmas tree recycling, visit www.keepgeorgiabeautiful.org and click on the chipper icon in the center of the page for more information. Wood chips will also be available for county residents near the Forsyth County Roads and Bridges facility on County Way. Interested residents are responsible for loading and hauling their own wood chips. 

 

For more information visit www.forsythco.com or call KFCB at 770.205.4573.

 

“Bring One for the Chipper” started in Georgia in 1991. Forsyth County residents have been participating since 1994 and have recycled more than 78,000 trees during that time.

 

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Merry Christmas {2012} Friends!

December 23, 2012 By 2 Comments

 

Merry Christmas 2012

I hope you’ve enjoyed the Season leading up to December 25th.  Hopefully we’ve helped make your planning and preparations around town a tad easier this year.

Don’t forget about our Christmas Eve Church Service Round-up if you’re looking for a place to celebrate the birth of Jesus.  And also don’t forget you can still enjoy the lights & sounds of Blink Midwinter through the New Year – a great way to spend an evening while family is in town.

Most importantly I hope that you’re surrounded by loved ones, friends & family and that you have a wonderful Christmas Day!

 

May your Christmas be full of Love & Joy!
May you have time to reflect & remember the life that came to change not just the world, but the world for each one of us!

 

Merry Christmas Friends,
Mandi

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Christmas Eve Services in Forsyth County

December 17, 2012 By 3 Comments

This past week has been so tough – here in Forsyth County and throughout our nation.  The events at Sandy Hook Elementary School are certainly a reminder that there is definitely evil in our world.  But, I’m so thankful for all the good in our world!!  And most importantly, I’m thankful for the joy that He brought our world.

If you don’t have a church home, but are looking for a place to celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas, I hope this round-up of information will help!  If your church has a special Christmas Eve service & you’d like to have it added to the list, please feel free to share it with us & we’d be happy to share it with our readers.

Baptist

Cumming Baptist Church
115 Church Street, 30040
Phone: 770.205.6699

December 24th – 5:30pm: Christmas Eve Service – Candlelight & Communion Service

First Baptist Cumming
1597 Sawnee Drive, 30040
Phone: 770.887.2428

December 24th – 3:30pm, 5pm, & 6:30pm: Christmas Eve Services

First Redeemer Church
2100 Peachtree Pkwy, 30041
Phone: 678.513.9400

December 24th – 4pm & 6pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight & Lord’s Supper Service

North Lanier Baptist Church
829 Atlanta Hwy, 30040
Phone: 770.781.5433

December 24th – 5pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (6pm Spanish)

Catholic

Church of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church
3740 Holtzclaw Road, 30041
Phone: 770.887.9861

December 24th – 4pm, 6:30pm & 12Midnight: Christmas Eve Masses  (9pm Hispanic)
December 25th – 10am & 12Noon:  Christmas Day Masses

Community / Non-Denominational

Browns Bridge Community Church
3860 Browns Bridge Road, 30041
Phone: 678.965.8000

Thursday, December 20th – 7:30pm:  Special Christmas Night of Worship

Life Church
4980 Pittman Road, 30040
Phone: 404.895.5637

December 24th – 5pm: Christmas Eve Service

Mountain Lake Church
3105 Dahlonega Hwy, 30040
Phone: 770.888.2513

December 24th – 2:30pm, 4pm & 5:30pm: Christmas Eve Services

Lutheran

Living Faith Lutheran Church
103 Buford Dam Road, 30040
Phone: 770.887.0184

December 24th – 7pm: Children’s Christmas Eve Service
December 24th – 10:30pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 25th – 10:15am: The Nativity of our Lord with Holy Communion

Christ the King Lutheran Church
1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Rd., 30040
Phone: 770.889.5328

December 24th – 6pm - Christmas Eve Family Service
December 24th – 8pm & 10pm:  Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Presbyterian

Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian
7620 Lanier Drive, 30041
Phone: 770.887.6801

December 24th – 4:30pm:  Christmas Eve Family Celebration
December 24th – 11pm:  Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service

Parkway Presbyterian Church
5830 Bethelview Road, 30040
Phone: 770.889.8694

December 24th – 5pm & 7:30pm: Christmas Eve Service

United Methodist

Cumming First United Methodist Church
770 Canton Hwy, 30040
Phone: 770.887.2900

December 24th – Noon:  Christmas Eve Service of Holy Communion
December 24th – 3pm:  Christmas Eve Children’s Service
December 24th – 5pm & 7:30pm:  Christmas Eve Traditional Candlelight Service
December 24th – 11pm: Eucharist Candlelight Service

Creekside United Methodist
673 Peachtree Pkwy, 30041
Phone: 770.888.8449

December 24th – 4pm, 6pm & 10pm:  Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Service

This information is and links provided is believed to be correct and accurate at time of listing. As always, it is recommended that you call or confirm prior to driving to a location – definitely wouldn’t want you mad at us on Christmas Eve!!

If we missed your favorite place of worship, please let us know so it may be added!

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Santa Calling in Forsyth County

December 1, 2012 By 1 Comment

Santa Calling in Forsyth County

Santa’s Calling in Forsyth County

Are your kids looking forward to a call from Santa this year?

This is actually something we’ve never done, so I can’t provide any personal experience (feel free to in the comments below, if you can), but I definitely wanted to pass the information along!

The Forsyth County Parks & Recreation invite you to register for a 2012 phone call from Santa Claus!

Santa’s Calling – Tuesday and Wednesday, December 11 and 12

Santa has set aside two special evenings to call children ages 3 – 10 and listen to their personal Christmas wishes. Forms are available at Central Park, Fowler Park, Old Atlanta Park Recreation Centers or online and are due by December 7.

This is a telephone call only not a Social Service gift request. And pre-registration is required.

For More Information:

Call Forsyth County Parks & Rec:   770-781-2215
Click here to download a Registration Form and for information on submitting a form.

 

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Christmas Activities in Cumming GA & Forsyth County

November 30, 2012 By 1 Comment

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Christmas Activities in Cumming GA & Forsyth County

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!

We’ll do our best to keep you up with all the Christmas Activities in Cumming & Forsyth County this 2012 Season. There is so much to do, see, and enjoy!

As always:  Want to see your listing included?  If your church, business or organization has a Christmas event, submit your event here.

Helpful Christmas Activities Guides

If you missed the below round-ups, be sure to check them out.  They are full of lots of great information for Cumming, GA & Forsyth County.

Locations to Purchase a Christmas Tree
Locations to see Santa
Christmas Light Shows

Things To Do this 2012 Christmas Season in Forsyth County:

Listed in date order. Listing will be updated as new Events are Added. Click Event Title for more Information.  As with all events listed on our website, these are subject to change at any time & without notice.  We encourage you to follow the event on Facebook, website provided or phone/email contact information for most recent & accurate information.

Ongoing:

Now through January 1st:  Blink Midwinter Light Show

Now through:  Christmas at Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm

Now through December 20th:  Christmas at Kinsey Family Farm

Now through December 23rd:  Christmas at Warbington Farms

November 29th – December 2nd:   Cumming Dance Academy’s Holiday Celebration

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Tuesday, December 25th:

  • Just enjoy the day!


 From my family to yours …  Merry Christmas friends!!

 

 

 

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Christmas 2012 in Forsyth County: Things to Do

November 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Christmas in Forsyth County – 2012: Things to Do

Have you been trying to keep up with all the Christmas events, activities, and things to do this Christmas in Cumming GA & Forsyth County?  Trust me – it’s hard to keep up … SO much going on!!

Here’s a round-up to some of the big things you won’t want to miss this coming month with your friends & family!

Christmas Tree Farms & Purchases in Forsyth County – We’re helping you stay local with your Christmas Tree purchase, this year.  Check out this round-up of places to go in 2012.

Santa Sightings in Forsyth County – Check out this round-up of places to see and be seen with Santa.

Forsyth County Library Storytimes – Lots of extra fun in December with Christmas-themed storytimes and events at all three library branches.

Christmas Light Shows in Forsyth County – What better way to ring in the season than a night of Christmas lights!

A Market Place Christmas – Enjoy a 5k, Christmas Parade and the annual Tree Lighting at Northside-Forsyth Hospital.

Christmas at the Cumming Fairgrounds – This fun event includes an Arts & Crafts Festival, Hayrides, and even photos with Santa!

Sponsor a Child this Christmas – An excellent way to really embrace the season!

Calendar of Events – There are LOTS more great events popping up this time of year.  Click here to scroll through our ever-updating calendar.

We’ll continue to update this round-up as we add more events & activities.

Most importantly, I hope you & your family enjoy this season.  We wish you a very Merry Christmas!!  ~ Mandi

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Christmas Light Shows in Forsyth County

November 24, 2012 By 3 Comments

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Christmas Light Shows in Forsyth County & Cumming GA

There are lots of great light displays around Atlanta this year – just check out this round-up of Atlanta area light shows from our friends at Atlanta with Kid and you’ll know what I mean!  But you can also stay close to home and make some great memories with some Residential Christmas Light Shows in Forsyth County also!  Plus these local, residential shows won’t break the bank AND they’re for great causes as well!

Blink Midwinter:

Location: 7020 Cole Court, Cumming GA 30028
Date: Thanksgiving Night at 5:30pm (scheduled) through January 1st
Time: 5:30pm – 10pm (Sunday through Thursday), 5:30pm – 11pm (Friday & Saturday)
Details: Synchronized light show set to music. FREE event; however, donations are requested which will benefit Canine Assistants.
Click here for more information.

Ashebrooke Night of Lights:

Location: Ashebrooke Subdivisions – Bethelview Road (between Kelly Mill and Hwy 20)
Date: Sunday, December 9th  (Rain Date – Sunday, December 16)
Time: 7pm
Details: Each year, the residents of Ashebrooke light up their streets and their homes with luminary bags & candles to put on a great display of lights in an effort to help raise money for a worthy cause.   This year, the “Ashebrooke Night of Lights” will benefit a local 3yo boy in Forsyth County, Cameron, living with Stage 4 Neurblastoma Cancer.  The community is invited to drive through the streets of Ashebrooke & enjoy the lights. There is no charge. However a bucket is set up for donations.

Christmas in Cumming:

Note: Sadly, the “Christmas in Cumming” website, the 2012 show has been cancelled.  Click here to read the full announcement.  This was a wonderful show that my family loved.  Click here to read about a 2011 “Trip to Christmas in Cumming“.

In 2011 alone, the “Christmas in Cumming” families were able to present Family Haven with a cash donation of $15,958.33 and supplies totaling over $4,000.00 for a grand total of just over $20,000.00!!  Donations to the Family Haven may still be made through their direct website, click here for more information.

Very Important: 

As with all events listed on our website, these are subject to change especially due to weather.  We encourage you to follow the event on Facebook or the website provided, if applicable, for most recent & accurate information.

Did we miss any of your favorites? Feel free to leave a comment below to share with all of us!

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Forsyth County Library – Christmas Storytimes

November 23, 2012 By 1 Comment

Forsyth County Library - Christmas Storytimes

Forsyth County Library – Christmas Storytimes

This Christmas 2012, be sure to take in some fun (and free) Holiday events at the Public Library.  All three branches will host a special “Tis the Season Event”.

Enjoy Seasonal Stories, Merry Songs, and a Festive Puppet Show.
No need to register.

Holiday fun for the whole family.
Click here for more information.

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Santa in Forsyth County

November 20, 2012 By 2 Comments

Santa in Forsyth County

Where will you see Santa in Forsyth County this year?

There are lots of opportunities for your children (or maybe yourself!) to see Santa in Forsyth County this year.  We know from previous years, that this list will continue to grow as we get more into December.  We’ll continue to update this round-up accordingly!

If you know of any scheduled “Santa Sightings” that are listed, please let us know!

As always, please click on the links for more information & please inquire with each location for specifics on pricing, packages, etc.

(Listed in Date Order)

The Avenues of Forsyth: Complimentary Photos with Santa and Horse Drawn Carriage Rides. Bring your camera and enjoy complimentary pictures with Santa in the park near Coldwater Creek. Pictures with Santa and Horse Drawn Carriage rides are every Saturday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm November 24th – December 22nd.
(Read this note from “Shop the Avenue”:  Bring your camera! There will not be an onsite photographer this year so please feel free to bring your own camera for photos. Lines will close early to accommodate a 5 PM end time.)

Bottoms Tree Farms: Santa Claus is coming to Bottoms Tree Farm on Saturday November 24th and Saturday, December 1st from 10 am to Noon. Also enjoy regular activities during the day as well.

Wakoola Gardens:  Santa & his real Reindeer will be at Wakoola Gardens on Sunday, November 25th from 11am to 2pm.  With a recommended $10 donation per family, you’ll receive a digital photo of your visit with Santa.  All donations will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta through the Forsyth Friends organization.

3N-Onederland:  Photos with Santa, Hot Treats, Lights & More at the 3N1 Studio off Spot Road in Cumming.  December 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th.  Saturdays 5pm to 9pm and Sundays 4pm to 8pm.  Admission for 3NOnderland is $10.00/adults and $5.00/kids.  Photo Packages start at $19.99.  Click here for photo package pricing.

Adventure Kids:  Adventure Kids may be closing their doors (sadly), but they’re ready for one last party before they do!  Santa & Ms. Claus will be coming to Adventure Kids on Sunday, December 2nd from 4pm to 6pm.  Admission is one unwrapped toy per family or the regular $5 per person walk-in fee.

Christmas in Cumming at the Fairgrounds:  Get Free Photos with Santa during the Arts & Crafts Festival event the weekend of December 7th & 8th.  Friday the 7th @ 6 PM – 9 PM and Saturday the 8th @ 10 AM – 2 PM

Warbington Farms: Santa will be at the farm Saturday, December 8th.  Get your picture with Santa, pick out a beautiful Fraser Fir Christmas tree, watch your wreaths be made in the barn, take a ride on the wagon around the farm & more!

Breakfast with Santa:  Santa Claus is coming to the Sexton Hall Enrichment Center and Forsyth County Senior Services invites families to welcome him. Senior Services will host a Breakfast with Santa event to help celebrate the Christmas season on Saturday, December 8 from 8 to 11 a.m.

Dinner with Santa:  For just $5 per plate, enjoy dinner, a cake walk, silent auction plus a photo with Santa.  All proceeds benefit the Dustin’s Place Therapeutic Horseback Riding.  Saturday, December 8th from 4pm to 6pm.  (see details on Event Calendar Listing)

Catch Air:  With your visit to Catch Air, you could bump in to the jolly guy!  Tuesday, December 11th from 4pm to 6pm.

Pet Photos with Santa in Forsyth County

Ruckers: Looking to take your favorite pet to see Santa, check out Ruckers! Santa will be at Rucker Horse & Pet, 3540 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming 30041 on Saturday, December 8 — and at Rucker Pet & Wild Bird, 5456 Bethelview Road, Cumming 30040 on Saturday, December 15. Photo hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact Ruckers for further information on pricing, packages, etc.

The Barker Lounge:  Santa will be at The Barker Lounge, December 13th from 3pm to 7pm to take photos with your pets.  Please contact The Barker Lounge for further information on pricing, packages, etc.

Hope Santa brings you and your family everything you’re wishing for! Happy Holidays!

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Blink Midwinter: Christmas Light Show in Forsyth County

November 19, 2012 By 4 Comments

Blink Midwinter Christmas Light Show in Forsyth County

Blink Midwinter – Christmas Light Show in Forsyth County

Ever since first learning about the Blink Midwinter light show last year, I’ve been stalking their Facebook page for updates on the 2012 show!  We went last year for the first time and really enjoyed it.  My kids are still at the perfect age to enjoy Christmas lights.  I imagine we’ll hit some pre-teenage years where they’ll roll their eyes at me and prefer not to come on fun family outings, but for now – it’s all a go!!

If you missed Blink Midwinter in the past or have not yet heard of it, it’s a synchronized Christmas Light Show set to a playlist that includes all the holiday favorites.

The show is set up, produced, organized, and everything else by neighbors and residents of 7020 Cole Court in Cumming, GA 30028 – located in the Glenbrooke Subdivision.

If you wish to express your appreciation for the show, donations will be accepted on behalf of the Canine Assistants.

 

More Information:

  • Days/ Times – 5:30pm to 10:00pm, Sunday through Thursday and 5:30pm to 11:00pm Friday & Saturday
  • Visit their Facebook Page for weather updates (when possible)
  • Visit their Website for more information.
  • GPS Directions:  7020 Cole Court in Cumming, GA 30028

Looking for More Light Shows this Year?

We’ll update our 2012 Christmas Light Shows in Forsyth County as we learn updated information.

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