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ACT & SAT Workshop
The ACT and SAT are touted as an exam over everything that students have learned from 8th grade on. The good news is, this isn't true. It is a finite amount of learnable content. The bad news is, it's still a whole heck of a lot of information. And often determines a student's academic and […]
ACT & SAT Workshop
The ACT and SAT are touted as an exam over everything that students have learned from 8th grade on. The good news is, this isn't true. It is a finite amount of learnable content. The bad news is, it's still a whole heck of a lot of information. And often determines a student's academic and […]
Online Coding For Kids At Home Due To COVID19
As kids stay home across the nation because of the Coronavirus pandemic, they can gain valuable life skills such as coding and programming through online training by Red Bear Technologies. We are offering online coding classes in Python, Java, Web Development, and AP Computer Science for students from ages 8 - 18. Our priority is […]
Embroidery & Energy Bites: A Workshop.
Join us for an afternoon as we hands-on learn the basics of making energy bites and create a fun embroidery art that you can wear out from the event. Oh, also, you will take a dozen energy bites home to humble brag! Btw, your first cafe drink at RiverMill Bakery is on us! This will […]
6 events,
Annuities-
Annuities-
Financial Workshop Lunch & Learn Series Alpharetta Library 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta 30009 12:00-1:30 pm Thursday March 31 Annuities What is an annuity? We talk about how annuities have evolved, provide plain speak definitions of the most commonly used terms and riders along with some of the different costs. Learn if having a annuity as […]
5 Simple Ways to Get Organized and Make Your Life Easier
5 Simple Ways to Get Organized and Make Your Life Easier
Professional organizer Carrie Peeples, founder of Neatsmart, will teach you how to get organized and make your life easier with five simple hacks, habits, and tasks. This program is for adults, ages 18+.
6 events,
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
On Wednesday, April 1st from 5:00pm-7:00pm, JCBC will host an egg hunt for the children of our church and community! In addition to the hunt, there will be a petting zoo, food items for purchase, face painting and other games and activities.
Race, Religion, Reputation, and a Handkerchief: Othello on Lake Lanier
Race, Religion, Reputation, and a Handkerchief: Othello on Lake Lanier
An audience favorite from first performance of Othello (ca. 1604), Dr. Brent Griffin discusses his production of this compelling play for the new North Georgia Shakespeare Festival at Mary Alice Park, and examines the many features that characterize the only domestic tragedy in Shakespeare’s First Folio.
5 events,
Basics of Estate Planning with Michelle Wilson
Basics of Estate Planning with Michelle Wilson
Attorney Michelle Wilson of Wilson Legal will present basic information about estate planning that every adult should know. Be prepared! Learn the difference between a will and a trust. Be informed about why you need a financial power of attorney and a health care directive as part of your estate plan.
5 events,
Fitness on the Green: Outdoor Yoga
Fitness on the Green: Outdoor Yoga
Beginning April 4, Halcyon will host a variety of outdoor yoga classes on the Village Green every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., including goat yoga and family-friendly sessions. While some classes are free to attend, some may require advance registration and a fee to secure a spot. Sign up will be available via […]
6 events,
Special Needs Library Hour & Sensory Storytime
Special Needs Library Hour & Sensory Storytime
Join us every first Sunday for a special hour of library time designed to accommodate our patrons with special needs. We will open our doors an hour early so that you will have a warm and welcoming environment designed just for you! Browse the library, check out your favorite books, movies, and CDs, and participate […]
Hoppin’ into Halcyon
Hoppin’ into Halcyon
From 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, Halcyon will host Hoppin’ into Halcyon, a ticketed event benefitting Georgia House Rabbit Society. Co-hosted by Instagram celebrity pup, Sparkles the Diva, and Halcyon’s own Unexpected Pooch, the event will feature an egg hunt for dogs, adoptable pets from Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters and the […]
5 events,
A Groovy Storytime with Pete the Cat
A Groovy Storytime with Pete the Cat
Please join us for a groovy cat storytime, followed by a special visit from beloved children's book character Pete the Cat! This special storytime and character visit is sponsored by the FCPL Friends & Advocates.
6 events,
Touch-A-Truck at Fowler Park
Touch-A-Truck at Fowler Park
Meet some awesome trucks, up-close! Forsyth County Fire Department trucks, police cruisers, school buses, an ambulance, and more are all expected to make an appearance at Touch-a-Truck at Fowler Park this year! The vehicles will be located next to the playground. Enjoy the vehicles, then cool off with things-that-go crafts! For all ages. No registration […]
Hercules and the Heroes: Presented by Hampstead Stage Company
Hercules and the Heroes: Presented by Hampstead Stage Company
Discover the stories of ancient Greece through mask work, poetry, and swordplay in this special performance of Hercules and the Heroes. Let Epictitus, the mask-maker, and Ovid, the poet, take you on a journey of the imagination as you explore the ancient Greek heroes! Follow Greece’s greatest hero, Hercules, as he battles mythological creatures and […]
6 events,
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 […]
Family Luau: Family Fun Night
Family Luau: Family Fun Night
Why should kids have all the fun? Parents, grab the kids and join us monthly for STEAM challenges, games, activities, puzzles and more at the Sharon Forks Library. These programs are ideal for encouraging educational, fun and quality family time. This month, celebrate spring break with a family luau event featuring special guest Dawn Mahealani […]
7 events,
Spring Break Staycation Beach Party
Spring Break Staycation Beach Party
Halcyon is bringing the coast to Forsyth County this Spring Break. On Friday, April 10 from 5 to 8 p.m., Halcyon’s Village Green will be transformed into a tropical paradise. The free festivities include live music, specialty beach-inspired cocktails from Halcyon restaurants, kids’ crafts, a visit from The Little Mermaid, beach balls and more.
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 […]
Teen Luau: Hawaiian Night
Teen Luau: Hawaiian Night
Aloha! Enjoy Spring Break at our Teen Luau! Play beach ball-dodge ball, compete in a limbo competition, dance our version of the Hula with Hula hoops, and make leis. This after-hours program is for teens in grades 6 - 12.
6 events,
The Taste 2020
The Taste 2020
The event formerly known as The Taste of Forsyth Along the Hospitality Highway has a new name for 2020. Now known simply as "The Taste," the beloved event returns to the Cumming Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 11. Presented by Lou Sobh Honda and Lou Sobh Kia, The Taste provides an adventure in food sampling with […]
Advanced Bass Fishing Lures
Advanced Bass Fishing Lures
There are a dozen basic Bass lures that come in hard and soft plastic styles that anglers should learn to use. This class will cover the most common lures used to catch Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Shoal Bass year-round. Veteran angler Ken Sturdivant will show and demonstrate these lures to anglers, and he will […]
5 events,
Fairy Science
Fairy Science
Our adventure begins in the meeting room as we explore fairy-themed science experiments and other STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities. Then we'll take a guided tour of the fairy garden displays located in The Secret Garden tucked away behind the Cumming Library. While you're in The Secret Garden, follow along with this […]
5 events,
Forsyth Reads Together: An Evening with Jeff Shaara
Forsyth Reads Together: An Evening with Jeff Shaara
Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara is the Forsyth Reads Together 2020 book selection. Neighbors Reading with Neighbors Forsyth Reads Together engages readers across the community in discussions, educational events, and author talks focused on a single book selection. Sharing a book with our neighbors makes it part of the public discourse and we can […]
5 events,
Halcyon Forsyth: Ladies Night Out
Halcyon Forsyth: Ladies Night Out
Held April 16 from 6 to 9 p.m., the springtime installment of the sip-and-stroll scavenger hunt across the property benefits Family Promise of Forsyth.
6 events,
Free Family Fun Day at Big Blue Swim School Johns Creek
Free Family Fun Day at Big Blue Swim School Johns Creek
Big Blue Swim School is diving into Atlanta with its first pool opening in Johns Creek in April. The swim school teaches children ages 6 months to 12 years how to be safe, happy, and confident swimmers. Mark your calendars to visit them on Saturday, April 18 for their Big Blue Family Fun Day. The.re […]
Show of Hands (An ASL Storytime)
Show of Hands (An ASL Storytime)
Join Tracey Varrone of the Brick and Ivy Studio for a storytime presented in American Sign Language where children can explore books, fingerplays, rhythm activities and more in a 45 minute storytime. Afterward, enjoy time for socializing with new friends until 3:00 p.m!
4 events,
Halycon Farmers Market
Halycon Farmers Market
On Tuesday, April 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Halcyon is celebrating the start of its weekly Farmers Market series. Every Tuesday evening, different local vendors will pop up on the surface parking lot behind Cherry Street Brewpub with a variety of fresh produce and homemade goods available for purchase. The first Farmers Market […]
4 events,
Forsyth Writes Together: Writing Picture Books
Forsyth Writes Together: Writing Picture Books
There's no other art form quite like a picture book. Learn the craft of writing picture books for children in today's market. Join published authors Bonnie Clark, Kim MacPherson, and Jaclyn Paris for an epic conversation! The panel will discuss elements of picture books such as word and page count, poetry/rhythm/cadence, your audience, adding heart, […]
4 events,
Forsyth Writes Together: Picture Book Journey: Writing/Illustrating to Production
Forsyth Writes Together: Picture Book Journey: Writing/Illustrating to Production
Are you interested in writing or illustrating children's picture books? How do you go from an idea to creation to publication? Author Chris Jespersen and illustrator Josie Toney will discuss their journey creating Georgia ABCs: A Finding Milo Book. Published by University of North Georgia Press, the book takes readers on a delightful trek across […]
4 events,
El Día de los Niños with Julie Baggenstoss: Flamenco Dancing for Kids
El Día de los Niños with Julie Baggenstoss: Flamenco Dancing for Kids
El Día de los Niños celebrates children, families, books, and our love for reading. Professional Flamenco dancer Julie Baggenstoss will perform and then teach children how to dance the Flamenco, too! Then, enjoy music, stories, and crafts in honor of this special holiday. All ages are welcome to participate. Registration is not required.
Forsyth Reads Together: Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign
Forsyth Reads Together: Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign
On May 6, 1864, William Tecumseh's Army pulled out of Ringgold, Georgia, and headed for its major objective - Atlanta, Georgia. Sherman's army numbered over 100,000, while Confederate General Joseph Johnston never had more than 74,000. After a series of significant battles in north Georgia, Sherman's troops began crossing the Chattahoochee River just north of […]
3 events,
International Doodle Dog Day PAW-ty
International Doodle Dog Day PAW-ty
In celebration of International Doodle Dog Day, Halcyon is inviting all Doodle dogs and friends to join what could be the biggest Doodle Paw-ty in Georgia from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. Arrive by 2:30 p.m. to join the group photo, and Halcyon will donate $1 to Furkids Animal Rescue & […]
