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Georgia Milestones / EOG
We offer a six week course in Math, ELA and Science to prepare your student for these daunting tests. 8th grade: Math and ELA 7th grade: Science February 22nd - March 28th Math: 10-11:30 Reading: 12-3:30 Science: 2-3:30 During the first 4 sessions we will teach the major units of each subject. Session 5 will […]
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Literacy Forsyth “STAR WARS” Trivia Night Family Friendly
Literacy Forsyth “STAR WARS” Trivia Night Family Friendly
Join us for a family friendly evening at Rosati's Pizza. Enjoy great food, Star Wars Trivia and amazing raffle items. Proceeds for the evening will benefit adult and family literacy programs in Forsyth County.
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Parents Night Out – Kids Minecraft Night
Parents Night Out – Kids Minecraft Night
If your Kids love Minecraft… This is the night they’ve been waiting for and a great opportunity for a parents night out! Join us for three hours of everything Minecraft! Kids will be given access to join a private Minecraft server hosted by CodeCubbies that we’ve set up for the evening. Our Minecraft experts will […]
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Not Your Mama’s Decoupage! Make & Take Workshop Feb 1st
Not Your Mama’s Decoupage! Make & Take Workshop Feb 1st
Many people have distant memories of decoupaging a project in school or watching mom glue paper onto wood or glass to make objects of art. Well times have changed! The ancient art has gotten a face lift. Gone are the small napkins, tissue paper and white glue. Now, large, durable, beautifully patterned paper is used […]
Beginner Yoga Workshop
Beginner Yoga Workshop
This workshop is designed for those who have never done yoga before or beginner yogis looking to learn some key things to creating and sustaining a yoga practice. We understand that starting your yoga journey isn’t only a physical thing. Sometimes it's scary to walk into a studio and feel like you're the only one […]
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Primal Posture™ for a Pain-Free Life – An Introduction to the Gokhale Method
Primal Posture™ for a Pain-Free Life – An Introduction to the Gokhale Method
Discover the benefits of good posture and learn the how and why of the Gokhale Method in this one-hour session. The teacher will begin by showing you how to stretchsit. This is a way of sitting back in a seat and giving yourself gentle traction, which eases compression in your spine and stretches out tight […]
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Community Author Spotlight: Hal Schmerer
Community Author Spotlight: Hal Schmerer
Have you ever thought about writing a book to memorialize a loved one? This month’s Community Author Spotlight shines on author Hal Schmerer and his late daughter Naomi Schmerer. After his daughter Naomi lost her battle with cancer, Hal created the book Waiting for the Next Blue Sky using her photographs, blog entries, and poems […]
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Meal Prep Workshop 101 February Menu
Meal Prep Workshop 101 February Menu
It's the PERFECT TIME to try the Dream Dinners Meal Prep system If you've tried the boxes and still feel something is missing or it's just not the right solution for your family, come talk to us. New to Dream Dinners OR haven't attended a session in over a year? Attend this Open House Workshop […]
Great Decisions
Great Decisions
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion on world affairs. Forsyth County Public Library and the University of North Georgia (UNG) will present information and lead discussions on a range of fascinating and timely geopolitical topics. Each session will be held at the Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, and will be led by a member […]
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Annapurna Region Trekking Tours in Nepal
Bookmountaintours gives you the opportunity to witness the lush green woods, lavish huts, ethnic villages, rugged trekking trails, and exotic wildlife by participating in various trekking tours in Nepal. The country is blessed with amazing cultural and natural diversity and so attracts a huge number of travelers and tourists every year. Beautiful quaint mountain villages […]
The Place Job Fair
The Place Job Fair
New Year and looking for a New Career? The Place Job Fair is a great opportunity to meet multiple companies that are hiring. Last job fair their were 35 businesses and 75+ job seekers. The Place Job Fair is Friday, February 7th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Browns Bridge Church. Be sure to […]
Teen Winter Carnival
Teen Winter Carnival
Enjoy wintry fun at a special after hours carnival! Play carnival games, win prizes, have a "snowball" fight and more. This after hours program is for teens in grades 6 - 12.
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Yoga for Beginners
Yoga for Beginners
How successful you are in life simply depends on how well you can use your mind and body.In this session, you will learn simple but powerful yoga postures to balance and stabilize your system. No prior experience with yoga is necessary. • Can relieve chronic ailments • Can relieve back pain, stress, anxiety, and tension […]
Bringing Literature to Life: Tiny Waists and Big, Fat Lies
Bringing Literature to Life: Tiny Waists and Big, Fat Lies
Are you fascinated with Victorian era clothing? This lecture is tailor-made for you! Pantaloons, petticoats, and peplums galore! Learn about all the fashion phases and the many layers of the "properly" dressed lady. A feast for the eyes and some truth for the soul: What's the secret behind Scarlett's 17-inch waist? Did women really die […]
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Pre-Valentine’s Luxury Boutique Wedding Bridal Show 2020
Pre-Valentine’s Luxury Boutique Wedding Bridal Show 2020
Brides, Grooms & General Consumers!!! Grab your girlfriends, significant other, family members and be our special invited guest at our upcoming bridal show. "FREE" ADMISSION & PARKING, LITE BITES, DESSERTS, SIGNATURE DRINKS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, DOOR PRIZE GIVE-A-WAYS, RAFFLES, SWAG BAGS FOR ALL GUESTS AND SO MUCH MORE!!! Come out and meet our talented wedding industry […]
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Documentary Screening of ‘Ali, mbomayé’
Documentary Screening of ‘Ali, mbomayé’
In 1974, there was one boxing match that was the "Rumble in the Jungle," making the news worldwide. Held in Kinshasa, Zaire, it featured Mohammed Ali and George Foreman. Enjoy a screening of the documentary film Ali, mbomayé, presented by the filmmaker himself, Dr. Gnimbin Ouattara. Dr. Ouattara will speak briefly after the screening and […]
Moms Demand Action GA – Forsyth General Meeting
Moms Demand Action GA – Forsyth General Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting at Palapas! We'll cover legislative priorities for this session, the schedule and talking points for our advocacy day at the capitol on February 27, and go over what to expect. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Ladies Night Out: Galentine’s Party
Ladies Night Out: Galentine’s Party
You bring your girlfriends - we'll bring the fun! Join us for Halcyon's first-ever Galentine's Party. We're putting together such a great night for you with swag bags (for the 1st 50 to check in), giveaways, samples, crafting, sipping, sampling, a lot of laughing and so much more! And if all goes according to plan, […]
Atlanta History Center presents African American History
Atlanta History Center presents African American History
Where should a person go to learn about the history of African American life in Atlanta? The Atlanta History Center, of course. Paul Crater from the Atlanta History Center will inform patrons about all that the Kenan Research Center has to offer about African Americans in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Mr. Crater will focus on […]
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Great Decisions 2020
Great Decisions 2020
Great Decisions is America's largest discussion on world affairs. Forsyth County Public Library and the University of North Georgia (UNG) will present information and lead discussions on a range of fascinating and timely geopolitical topics. Each session will be held at the Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, and will be led by a member […]
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GALentine’s Yoga
GALentine’s Yoga
Join us at Village Yoga for an empowering uplifting badass all levels yoga class for women, by women, to CELEBRATE WOMEN! Galentine's is a day to celebrate our besties, the women in our lives who build us up, support us, answer the phone when we call in the middle of the night, drink wine with […]
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Peppa Pig Celebration
Peppa Pig Celebration
If you are a fan of Peppa Pig, you will love this celebration of all things Peppa! Join us as we read our favorite Peppa Pig stories and enjoy a Peppa Pig inspired puppet show! There will be crafts and activities and you are sure to have a pig-tastic time! For Preschool and Elementary-age students. […]
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Kids in the Kitchen
Kids in the Kitchen
NEW GUESTS try out Dream Dinners for the first time at this FAMILY FRIENDLY SESSION. Have fun with Kids in the Kitchen! Bring your budding Chef with you to make meals and enjoy quality time together. Best for ages 7+ Each child will also receive a DD gift, create a food themed craft, and enjoy […]
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overBOOKED Book Club
overBOOKED Book Club
Looking for a fun way to delight in books and meet new people? All adults welcome to relax and enjoy deep discussions about the book selection of the month. February 20: The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson March 19: Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson April 16: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides […]
Octavia Butler, the Godmother of Afrofuturism
Octavia Butler, the Godmother of Afrofuturism
Presented by Dr. Melissa Schindler of University of North Georgia, this talk will celebrate the life, work, and influence of Octavia Butler, one of science fiction’s pioneers. Learn how Butler paved the way for a whole generation of black women writers and prepared the world for Wakanda. Melissa E. Schindler, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor […]
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Pruning 101 with the Forsyth County Master Gardeners
Pruning 101 with the Forsyth County Master Gardeners
You know that your garden needs pruning, but what do you cut and how? Orlando Beltran of the Forsyth County Master Gardeners will teach you to prune your garden correctly in preparation for Spring. Orlando Beltran is a retired machinist. He is an active Forsyth County Master Gardener and a Master Naturalist.
Live Music, Acoustics Night at Music Authority
Live Music, Acoustics Night at Music Authority
Attention local music lovers, come hear four live acts at Music Authority’s backroom for only $10 per ticket. Come hear: • Beau Hall • Macartney Reinhardt • Music Authority's Guitar Ensemble • Cat Carter When/Where: Music Authority, 123 Merchants Square, Cumming, Georgia, (770) 886-9066 – in the Back Room on Saturday, Feb. 22, 7 pm. […]
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The Life and Writings of Phillis Wheatley
The Life and Writings of Phillis Wheatley
Celebrate African American History Month with the next event in our ongoing "Race and American Culture" series led by Dr. Ian Afflerbach. Dr. Afflerbach will examine the life and writings of Phillis Wheatley. In 1773, Wheatley published her first book of poetry--the first of its kind by any person of African descent in English. For […]
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The American Colonization Movement to Liberia
The American Colonization Movement to Liberia
Liberia has gone through two civil wars. According to the World Bank, 54 percent of the population of Liberia is living below the poverty line. These two headlines are surprising when one considers that this country was founded as a result of benevolence from all over the United States. The capital city of Liberia was […]
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No Cost- Retirement. Why it’s Different for Women
No Cost- Retirement. Why it’s Different for Women
Financial Workshop Series George Pierce Park 55 Buford Hwy NE Suwanee, GA. 30024 10:00 am- 11:00 am Thursday February 27 Retirement, Why it’s Different for Women Retirement planning can be complex. We address the concerns people face such rising medical costs, outliving their money, the challenges women typically face such as living longer than men, […]
Almost, Maine at West Forsyth High School
Almost, Maine at West Forsyth High School
Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky […]