Cumming Local

Happily Ever After Divorce Virtual Support Group
2021-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Atlanta Divorce Law Group, None Spe3560 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
People often go through a season in life that is unplanned and unexpected and are left feeling hopeless and full of unanswered questions. At the Atlanta Divorce Law Group, we see this with many of our clients going through a divorce. This is why we are partnering with Kathleen Shack, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to offer the Happily Ever After Divorce Virtual Support Group. If you would like more information about the support group or the Atlanta Divorce Law Group, please email office@atldivorcegroup.com or visit our website to RSVP for the virtual webinar.

Settling Cases During Covid-19: A Panel Discussion
2021-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Attorneys Jeff Shiver and Alan Hamilton will be speaking during a free webinar on Thursday, March 25th at 10:00 AM to discuss settling cases during COVID-19. They will share what they have learned in this new process to move cases forward and resolve them during the pandemic. Visit our website to learn how to register for this webinar and learn more about case proceedings during COVID-19.

Drawing Workshop with Young Rembrandts
2021-03-13 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | None Specified
Everyone can draw! Young Rembrandts’ unique curriculum engages both sides of the brain so every child participating can learn and be successful. The Young Rembrandts Method and curriculum offer a form of brain-based learning that is crucial to the complete education and full development of modern minds. Plus, it’s a lot of fun!
Supplies Needed:
· Paper
· Pencil
· Eraser
· Black Sharpie or marker for outlining
· Different colored markers
This program is for elementary aged children and allows for a limited number of attendees. Registration is required and early registration is recommended. This program will take place on FCPL’s GoToWebinar Platform.
This program is made possible by a grant from Forsyth County Arts Alliance.

Galaxy Pioneers: FCPL's Astronomy Club for Grades 3 thru 5
2021-03-10 15:00 - 15:20 (America/New_York) | None Specified
Have you ever wondered about the names of the stars or constellations that you see at night? In this program we will have fun activities and learn about our night sky and the fascinating stories it has to tell. There’s more to our skies than just science!
This month we will start the program by making our own planisphere. We will learn how to read it and see what awesome astronomical events are happening in our area for the month of March.
To receive an activity bag, please register for this program. Registration closes one week prior to the program date.

Considering A Divorce Virtual Webinar
2021-03-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The attorneys at Atlanta Divorce Law Group are offering support and advice to individuals in the community that are going through a change in their family dynamic. During the year, we will host multiple virtual webinars for people who are considering a divorce. The webinars various topics will include: what steps you should take leading up to divorce; if divorce is the right option for you; what to expect out of a divorce; and financial concerns that might accompany a divorce. Today we will be discussing topics surrounding divorce. To learn more about these topics or to join us, visit our website and RSVP.

Virtual Author Visit with Aisha Saeed Author Talk for Grades 4-8
2021-03-06 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | None Specified
FCPL welcomes New York Times bestselling children’s and teen author, Aisha Saeed! Ms. Saeed will present a virtual author talk on GoToWebinar on Saturday, March 6 at 11:00 a.m. for children and teens in grades 4-8. Please register to participate.
Ms. Saeed will talk about her novels, her writing process, and will answer previously submitted questions from attendees. If you have a question you would like to ask Ms. Saeed, please email it to Tracy Walker at walkert@forsythpl.org by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021.
About the Author
Aisha Saeed is the author of the acclaimed middle grade novel Amal Unbound, which was an Amazon Best Book of the Month, received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and Kirkus, and was a Global Read Aloud for 2018. She is also the author of Written in the Stars, which was listed as a best book of 2015 by Bank Street Books and a 2016 YALSA Quick Pick For Reluctant Readers. She is also the author of the picture book Bilal Cooks Daal. A founding member of the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books™, she has been featured on MTV, the Huffington Post, NBC, and the BBC.
This Virtual Author Visit with Aisha Saeed is sponsored by the Forsyth County Arts Alliance at the Forsyth County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the North Georgia Community Foundation.

Sawnee Ballet Theatre's Spring Concert
2021-03-06 00:00 (America/New_York) | Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St, Roswell, GA, 30075, United States
Sawnee Ballet Theatre is presenting a full performance line up this season with excerpts from Swan Lake, repertory works, and The Tales of Beatrix Potter.
Swan Lake, which was first premiered by the Bolshoi Ballet in 1877, tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky composed this ballet along with The Nutcracker in 1892. Initially, both ballets were considered failures, but have since become the most popular and widely performed classical ballets through out the world. SBT will perform excerpts from the ballet’s Act II, restaged by Shara Martin Keith.
Tales of Beatrix Potter is 45 minute children’s ballet choreographed by SBT’s Artistic Director Courtney Bromwich featuring a cast of 70+ performers, colorful costumes, and fun for the whole family.
Live, socially distanced performances! Masks required. For the venue’s COVID-19 Safety Measures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QRg-HEdJQE&feature=emb_logo
Tickets go on sale February 22 at 9:00 am.
March 6, 2021 @ 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Mind Readers: FCPL's Online Book Club for Adults
2021-03-03 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | None Specified
Mind Readers is a new virtual book club for adults that has no assigned titles. To further FCPL’s #WeKnowBooks theme, we invite patrons to attend and share what they have read recently. At FCPL we know our patrons read a lot, and Mind Readers provides an opportunity for everyone to discuss what they’ve been reading without the pressure of reading a specific book.
We meet the first Wednesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. via GoToMeeting.
Participation in Mind Readers is limited to 30 people. We want to ensure that everyone will have a chance to talk about the books they’ve read recently.
Registration will close on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. FCPL will email you with the GoToMeeting code for the book club after registration closes.

City Council Work Session
2021-03-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-02-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-01-05 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Cumming City Hall (Council Chambers – Third Floor)

Youth Council Meeting
2021-03-02 17:00 - 17:30, 2021-02-02 17:00 - 17:30 UTC | Cumming City Hall (Council Chambers – Third Floor)

Happily Ever After Divorce Virtual Support Group
2021-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Atlanta Divorce Law Group, 3560 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States

Arbor Day Celebration
2021-02-19 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Cumming City Park, 437 Pilgrim Mill Road, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Join the City of Cumming, Forsyth County UGA Extension Services, Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, and the Georgia Forestry Commission as we celebrate Arbor Day during the Second Annual Community Arbor Day Celebration. This year’s event will be held on Friday, Feb. 19 at Cumming City Park, 437 Pilgrim Mill Road. K-12th grade students are encouraged to participate in the Arbor Day Youth Art Contest. Click here for complete information.

City Council Regular Meeting
2021-02-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-01-19 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Cumming City Hall (Council Chambers – Third Floor)

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting
2021-02-16 17:00 - 17:30 UTC | Cumming City Hall (Council Chambers – Third Floor)

Family Valentine's Party at Halcyon: Sunday, February 14; 12-2 p.m.
2021-02-14 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Family Valentine’s Party at Halcyon
Sunday, February 14; 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Crafts
Music
Furkids Puppy Kissing Booth
Face painting
Free event. No pre-registration needed

Galentine's Party at Halcyon: Thursday, February 11; 5-10 pm
2021-02-11 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
GALENTINE’S PARTY AT HALCYON
Feb 11 | 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Buy your tickets here: furkids.org/store/galentines-party-at-halcyon
You bring your girlfriends – we’ll bring the fun! Join us for Halcyon’s second annual Galentine’s Party.
We’re putting together such a great night with all this included with your $10 donation:
Flower Bar
Craft with Board and Brush
Tarot Card Reader
Personalized Chocolate Bar by RBM of Alpharetta
Specially priced Valentine cocktails
Special promotions at our shops and boutiques
Musical bingo with prizes at Land of 1000 Hills
Valentine themed games and activities
Adoptable puppy kissing/cuddling booth with Furkids (donations welcome!)
Every ticket holder will also receive a code to redeem for a FREE facial at Halcyon’s Clean Your Dirty Face. You will be emailed a code to redeem after the February 11th event.
Pre-registration is requested. Your $10 entry is a donation directly to FurKids
Covid Safety Precautions and Procedures:
To keep this event as safe as possible…
We will send out a link to all ticket holders on 2/8. This will give you a chance to pre-register for the activities of your choice.
Our goal is to have simultaneous activities all over Halcyon to prevent large groups from gathering in one spot and to enable social distancing.
Masks are highly encouraged along with social distancing and frequent hand washing.
If you are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone with Covid symptoms, please stay home.
This event is rain or shine. No refunds please – we appreciate your donation to FurKids. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to give your ticket to a friend.
Note: only purchase tickets directly from the registration link. Spammers may try to sell you counterfeit tickets through our site. Please ignore these requests.

Family Scavenger Hunt at Halcyon: Saturday, 1/30; 12-4 pm
2021-01-30 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT AT HALCYON
Saturday, January 30; 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Bring your family to Halcyon for a day of adventure! Follow the clues around the property to complete your Scavenger Hunt. Every family who completes all clues will be entered into a drawing for one of the many prizes provided by our Halcyon tenants.
The scavenger hunt should take about an hour and is appropriate for all ages.
This event is free but pre-registration is requested. You can register for the entry time of your choice: 12, 1, 2 or 3 pm.
To stay safe…
We strongly encourage our Halcyon visitors to wear masks. Complimentary masks can be found at our sanitization stations.
Please stay home if you are not feeling well or know you have been exposed to someone who is sick.
Please wash your hand frequently and use our hand sanitizing stations while on site.

FREE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COMBINE SHOWCASE
2021-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | redline athletics forsyth, 1670 Redi Rd, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Free high school football combine for forsyth county. Free event for football athletes in area. Combine testing with precision laser timers. Media and scouts in attendance.

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting
2021-01-19 17:00 - 17:30 UTC

MLK Day Closure
2021-01-18
City Hall and all other non-essential departments and facilities will be closed.

New Year, New You Vision Board Workshop with Bella Luvé Events by Design
2021-01-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | None Specified
Bring your open mind and logon to enjoy the opportunity for virtual fellowship with others while crafting & sharing your dreams and goals for 2021. Register on December 14th to reserve your vision board kit. Registered participants will be able to pick up their vision board kit from the library of their choice on December 29th. Participants will need to read the instructions at least one day prior to the workshop in order to collect personal items they wish to use. Participants will need to provide: scissors, markers, and personal pictures that are meaningful to them. All other supplies will be provided. This is an adult program for patrons 18+ years of age.
Presenter Rhonda Spratt is a local event planner with Bella Luvé Events by Design. She is the mother of a beautiful, amazing daughter and a fur baby. She’s a travel enthusiast who enjoys scrapbooking, loves interior design, hand-made greeting cards and her latest hobby is golfing. Rhonda has a passion for planning & coordinating special events that empower, uplift, and celebrate women.

New Year’s Day Closure
2021-01-01

Christmas Closure
2020-12-25, 2020-12-24

Ace Suggs Christmas Concert at Halcyon on Dec. 24: 12-3 p.m.
2020-12-24 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Ace Suggs Christmas concert
12/24
12-3
We’ve created a special Christmas Eve event for you and your family. Santa will be here for last-minute requests and photos (no reservations needed)! Join us for an acoustic Christmas concert by Ace Suggs.
Stay up-to-date on all things Halcyon at www.visithalcyon.com.

South Forsyth Christmas Festival
2020-12-22 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Vision Baptist Church, 355 Windyhill Dr., Alpharetta, 30004, United States
We are excited about Christmas! With everything going on this year, a little community is just what we may need! We will be having bonfires,FREE family photos, hot cocoa, live music, and the Christmas story! There will also be a FREE HOLIDAY TRAIN for the kids to ride too! It would be our honor and pleasure to have you and your family join us!
