Cumming Local

Show of Hands (An ASL Storytime)
2020-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
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!

Community Garden Day: The Poetry Garden
2020-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Get dirty at the library! Come play in the dirt with us as you work on seasonal projects and activities led by a Forsyth County Master Gardener Advisor that help maintain the beauty of The Poetry Garden located at the Post Road Library.
Each month’s project will take about an hour to complete and all tools and supplies will be provided. Be sure to wear sunscreen and clothes appropriate for working outdoors. You might also like to bring your own gloves.
Community Garden Days are family-friendly, so feel free to bring a friend or your children and let them learn about plants and gardening, too!

Empowered Women Leaders in the Workplace with Dr. Linda Wiley
2020-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Dr. Linda Wiley, CEO of Turning Point Leadership Group and author of Tame Your Tongue & Transform Your Relationship, explains the ways organizations benefit from having women lead and how organizations can develop empowered women leaders.
What happens when women lead? . . . Everything! Women have proven to be effective leaders throughout history.
If you want to develop leaders or become a more empowered leader yourself, this discussion is for you.
This event will be held at the Post Road Library and is open to the public. Admission is free.
About Dr. Linda Wiley
Dr. Wiley is the founder and CEO of Turning Point Leadership Group LLC, an innovative performance improvement company that specializes in diversity management, leadership development, and relationship management. Dr. Wiley has worked in the U.S. and abroad developing, and delivering interventions for clients of all sizes and disciplines from individuals to Fortune 50 companies. She is a Certified Diversity Executive through the Society for Diversity and the vendor of choice for their members in need of diversity and inclusion training. The training she wrote for Tennessee Valley Authority won an award from the Chattanooga Chapter of SHRM. She is also a Certified Relationship Specialist through the American Psychotherapy Association.

overBOOKED: A Book Club
2020-03-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
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.
March 19: Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson
April 16: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Looking for reading recommendations? #WeKnowBooks

Leap into Literacy with Taco Dragon at Cumming Elementary School
2020-03-18 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | cumming elementary school, 540 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Tacos may be key to making friends with dragons but remember, no spicy salsa! Meet Taco Dragon from the popular book Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri at Leap into Literacy!
Families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to enjoy a simple meal, stories, songs, and early literacy activities in the Cafeteria during this event. Participating children can also take home a free book!
Leap into Literacy programs are designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome to attend with a caregiver. Admission is free.
Leap into Literacy 2019 – 2020 is sponsored by Women United for Forsyth County United Way.
Special thanks to Leap into Literacy with Taco Dragon literacy sponsor Rotary Club of Forsyth County for their support of this program.
Leap into Literacy is presented by Forsyth County Public Library, Forsyth County Schools, and FCPL Friends & Advocates.

City Council Regular Meeting
2020-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Cumming City Hall (Council Chambers – Third Floor)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting
2020-03-17 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Cumming City Hall (Council Chambers – Third Floor)

Leap into Literacy with Taco Dragon at Chestatee Elementary School
2020-03-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Chestatee Elementary School, 6945 Keith Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, 30506, United States

Corporate Chaos: A Murder Mystery for Adults
2020-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
Showcase your sleuthing skills and solve a murder mystery set in the underbelly of the corporate world at the Sharon Forks Library!
The annual conference for Worldwide Prestige, Inc. will be held at the Grande Plaza Hotel in New York City. The CEO, Mr. Eric Wilde, is to present the yearly report and prove to the Board of Directors and investors that he has saved the company from imminent bankruptcy, and profits are at an all-time high! Everyone is buzzing…. until Mr. Wilde goes missing! The board believes foul play may be at hand, but the police cannot be involved. The media would have a field day, and stocks would plummet. The show must go on! Everything must appear normal, or Worldwide Prestige will be destined for disaster.
The board has appointed Jasmine Aurora to serve as the interim CEO until Eric’s return. The board is unaware there has been great strife between the employees, which has heightened with the stress of Mr. Wilde’s absence. Scandals are surfacing and causing rifts between most of the staff. Jasmine is doing her best to hold everything together, but this trip to NYC may lead to disaster. You are an employee of Worldwide Prestige, and your trip is booked for the conference. This is where your story begins…
Registration is required for this program. You will receive information about the character you will portray in the mystery after registration closes. Be prepared to use your sleuthing skills and have fun! Dressing for your part and props are encouraged, but not required.
Registration opens Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. Registration closes Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
This program is for adults, ages 18+, only.

Women in the Space Industry
2020-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Laura Forczyk will discuss women in the space sector focusing on women astronauts and women leaders both in industry and in government. The exciting time period we’re in has given us women commercial astronauts as well as government astronauts. She will end her presentation with an overview of Artemis, which is NASA’s program to send the first woman to the Moon.
About Laura Forczyk
A scientist with entrepreneurial leanings, Laura Seward Forczyk desired to dance on the Moon and explore the stars from a young age. She is the owner of Astralytical, a space consulting firm focusing on space industry, policy, and science.
Laura has researched astrophysics and planetary science at three NASA centers, flown two parabolic “Zero G” campaigns, and earned NASTAR suborbital astronaut wings. She is a NASA Subject Matter Expert for planetary science missions. She serves on the advisory boards for the Lifeboat Foundation and the Society of Women in Space Exploration and serves as a mentor for the Brooke Owens Fellowship program. She is the author of Rise of the Space Age Millennials.
Prior to forming her own company, Laura ran the Florida office of international startup Swiss Space Systems working to establish parabolic and suborbital flight at KSC, throughout North America, and globally. Laura has also worked as a scientific analyst for the nonprofit Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (ISS National Laboratory) to facilitate over 50 experiments on the International Space Station for the benefit of life on Earth.
Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in astrophysics from Florida Institute of Technology, a master’s degree in astrophysics from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, and has conducted doctoral studies in planetary science at the University of Central Florida.

Monstrous Regiment of Women: Queens of Europe
2020-03-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
During the early modern period, male rule was the standard in European states and kingdoms. Due to accidents and other circumstances, women sometimes presented the only, or best, candidates to ascend to the throne.
Given people’s misgivings about female political power, queens like Elizabeth I of England, Isabella of Spain, Christina of Sweden, and Catherine the Great of Russia had to fight hard just to stay on their thrones, and even harder to wield power and have their peers and subjects take them seriously. The period from 1400s-1700s actually witnessed more ruling queens and female regents than in the 1800s, or even most of the 1900s.
Johanna Luthman, Ph.D., explains the role of women leaders in Europe between the 1400s and 1700s in this fascinating look at the female rulers of early modern Europe and the many challenges they met.

Friendship Christian School Craft Fair and Market
2020-03-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | None Specified
1st Annual Craft Fair and market held at Friendship Christian School in Suwanee Georgia. We are offering vendor tables for $30. The Fair will be March 14th from 9:00am until 4:00pm. Admission will be free.

The Midnight Society
2020-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
Are You Afraid of the Dark? We’ll find out at the first meeting of The Midnight Society! The Midnight Society meets every Friday, the 13th to tell ghost stories. Share a horror story that keeps you awake all night (or just come listen to one). Watch clips of bone chilling stories. Test your courage by playing scary games in the dark.
This after hours program is for teens in grades 6 – 12.

Groovin’ on the Green
2020-03-11 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Stop by Halcyon for some live music from local musicians! Some of your favorites will return this season, and we’ll also introduce some new musicians and musical genres. Our property is an open container, so feel free to grab a beverage from a nearby restaurant and bring it outside to enjoy in the Village Green. RSVP on Facebook.
Groovin’ in the Green will occur on:
Wednesdays 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Fridays 5 pm – 8 pm
Saturdays 12 pm – 3 pm
New!
Jazz Sundays the 2nd Sunday of each month 1 – 4 pm
Starts May 10
Spring Break Beach Party with Jimmy Buffet covers and beach music!
April 10th
5 – 8 pm
School’s Out Celebration
May 23rd
5 – 8 pm
North Main – Band

Menopause Rescue
2020-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
Sherri Zak will present a brief introduction on what’s causing your hot flashes and weight gain, what’s going on with those hormones of yours, how to balance them naturally, and how to find the hidden gifts of menopause during this difficult time.
Sherri Zak is a Holistic Health Coach and Certified Eating Psychology Coach that has struggled with her own health issues and has come out the other side feeling stronger than ever and with a passion to share what she’s learned with the world.

Matriarchs of Atlanta's Civil Rights Movement
2020-03-07 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
The Civil Rights Movement spanned more than forty years. Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado will take you on an eye-opening tour to meet the women who worked tirelessly to achieve civil rights in Georgia.

Saturday on the Greenway: Group Run
2020-03-07 08:45 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Join us for our Saturday morning run beginning at Totally Running & Walking’s Halcyon location. We will leave TR&W promptly at 9am (meet at 8:45am) and head to the Big Creek Greenway where we will run/walk a 5k! All paces, friends, family and fur babies welcome! 😊🏃‍♀‍🏃‍♂‍🚶‍♀‍🚶‍♂‍👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🐕

"There's No Place Like Home" - Family Promise Gala
2020-03-06 18:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Enjoy a delicious dinner and silent auction at The Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta (exit 11 off 400). Help raise money to support families in Forsyth County experiencing homelessness. We provide short-term housing and goal-oriented programs. For information and tickets contact Nancy Graves, 805-501-7894.

Annual Two Day Yard Sale
2020-03-06 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | FBC Cumming, 1597 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Annual Two Day Yard Sale! Friday, March 6th from 12 – 5 PM and Saturday, March 7th from 8 AM – 3 PM. Bake Sale on Friday and Saturday with a Breakfast Sale on Saturday only! All proceeds from the Yard Sale and Food Sale will benefit First Baptist Church Mission Programs.

Moms & Mimosas
2020-03-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Dream Dinners in Cumming, 539 Lake Center Parkway, Cumming, 30040, United States
Enjoy a relaxing morning sipping mimosas (or OJ!), sampling delicious scones and learning all about your local, friendly, meal prep kitchen. Make and take 3 dinners for just $34.95 (last month at this price!)

The Man Who Punched Jefferson Davis with author Ben Wynne
2020-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
Sometimes we forget that not all Southerners were pro-secession during the Civil War era. One of the most vocal pro-Unionists was Henry Foote, who served as both a U.S. Senator and a Confederate Congressman and was one of Jefferson Davis’s most outspoken critics. Foote’s unorthodox and temperamental life was punctuated with several duels and fistfights with notable people and ultimately led to exile to Europe.
Author and historian Ben Wynne will discuss his biography of this fascinating historical figure, The Man Who Punched Jefferson Davis: The Political Life of Henry Stuart Foote, Southern Unionist.

ACT & SAT Workshop
2020-03-05 10:00 - 2020-06-27 16:00, 2020-03-05 10:00 - 2020-04-18 16:00 (America/New_York) | Vickery Village, 5855 South Vickery Street, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
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 financial future.
Can you imagine walking into this 3+ hour exam without an instructor to review the information? No one can be prepared for that!
The first half of our workshop will be spent going over content and strategies for each section. After that, a full ACT or SAT test is administered. The following the workshop, a follow up meeting is scheduled with you and your student in order to discuss the necessary tools and process to jump start an individual preparation plan!
Contact Deb Hagerty to reserve your spot, limited to 15 students per session.
$315 per student
info@eruditetutors.net
www.eruditetutors.net

Meal Prep 101
2020-03-04 19:15 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dream Dinners in Cumming, 539 Lake Center Parkway, Cumming, 30040, United States
Don’ t miss this Fun way to experience Dream Dinners meal prep!
NEW guests can make 3 dinners for $34.95 to take home. (Last month available at this price)
Enjoy samples, tour the kitchen, see how easy dinner can be.
Bring a friend , it’s more fun together!

City Council Work Session
2020-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Cumming City Hall (Gallery B – Second Floor)

Almost, Maine at West Forsyth High School
2020-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | West forsyth high school, 4155 Drew Rd, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
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 above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. -Dramatists Publishing
February 27, 28, 29 at 7pm
Studio West Theater
Tickets are $10 at the door.
Cash, check, and credit (with fee) accepted.

No Cost- Retirement. Why it's Different for Women
2020-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | george pierce park, 55 Buford Hwy NE, Suwanee, GA, 30024, United States
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, time out of the workforce with children and/or as a caretaker. Oftentimes, women have delegated financial decisions to their spouse and are not up to speed. An open discussion about these issues and some possible strategies.
Thursday March 26 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 part of your overall financial plan makes sense for you.
Come to one. Come to all.
For additional questions, please call Debbie @ 770-377-4941

The American Colonization Movement to Liberia
2020-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
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 even named Monrovia for James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States.
But, the woes of modern Liberia cannot be traced just to the recent political faults of the country starting in 1980 when Samuel Doe, a descendant of the indigenous people of Liberia, led a coup against the regime of the free Blacks from the United States who founded Liberia.
How did a slave rebellion in Virginia give birth to racial nationalism in America, leading to the foundation of Liberia by the American Colonization Society? How did this nineteenth-century history shape the country’s current troubled legacy?
Dr. Gnimbin A. Ouattara, Assistant Professor of History and International Studies at Brenau University, will share his latest research about the American Colonization Movement to Liberia.
This program is sponsored by the FCPL Friends & Advocates.

The Life and Writings of Phillis Wheatley
2020-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
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 this reason, Wheatley marks the inaugural moment of an African-American literary tradition.
Explore Wheatley’s most iconic poem, “On Being Brought from Africa to America,” while also discussing her difficult path to publication, including the infamous “Prefaces” that had to accompany her volume in order to convince white readers that this creative and intelligent African-American woman really existed.
Copies of the Prefaces and the poem “On Being Brought from Africa to America” are available at your branch’s Ask Us desk or The Project Gutenberg.
Celebrating African-American History is sponsored by FCPL Friends & Advocates.

Live Music, Acoustics Night at Music Authority
2020-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Music Authority, 123 Merchants Square, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
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.
Music Authority celebrates and promotes local talent through their Backroom at a monthly event. If you are interested in playing at the Acoustics Night contact melissaloggins@att.net. Check community calendars and the Music Authority website for monthly dates and times.
About Music Authority:
Founded in 2002, Music Authority is an entertainment destination and gathering place for music lovers to share, celebrate and collaborate. Music Authority empowers musicians to reach beyond their potential through dedicated instruction, world-class facilities, music equipment and promotion to building confidence through family, expert and peer support networks. Join us at www.musicauthorityinc.com, Youtube/musicauthorityga, @musicauthority2 and Facebook/musicauthority.
