Cumming Local

United Nations Day
2019-10-24
#UNDay

Leap into Literacy with Elephant & Piggie :Sponsored by Women United for Forsyth County
2019-10-22 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | cumming elementary school, 540 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Gerald is a cautious and sometimes pessimistic elephant. But his best friend, Piggie, often makes him see things in a whole new way. Come meet these beloved characters from Mo Willems’ popular books for young children 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 at Cumming Elementary School 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.
Leap into Literacy is presented by Forsyth County Public Library, Forsyth County Schools, and FCPL Friends & Advocates. If your business would like to support Leap into Literacy as a Literacy Sponsor or Meal Sponsor this season, please contact Forsyth County Public Library.

Reptile Awareness Day
2019-10-21
#ReptileAwarenessDay

Special Interest Travel: Presented by Lauren Schultheiss, Big Creek Travel
2019-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
Special Interest Travel is a wonderful way to combine travel with a personal hobby or passion, or maybe you’d like to try your hand at something completely new and different. Lauren Schultheiss, owner of Big Creek Travel, will show you how.
Play a round of golf at a renowned golf course. Relax and take a specialized wine-tasting river cruise for something completely different. Tour exceptional gardens and natural areas around the globe, if that’s your thing. Maybe art and history are of particular interest to you. You can even gear your travel to all things culinary. There’s a tour for that!
Lauren will show you how to do this and more to enjoy the trip of a lifetime!
About Lauren Schultheiss
Lauren Schultheiss is the owner of Big Creek Travel, an independent travel agency located in Forsyth County. She started in the industry over 25 years ago, working with both leisure and corporate travel, before starting her own agency. Lauren has lived in Forsyth for more than 12 years and spends her free time working with a variety of community organizations. She is on the board of the Forsyth County Women’s Club, co-leads Xperience Connections (a women’s networking group), is a member of a local BNI chapter, is the editor of Foco Woman (a local magazine celebrating the women of Forsyth), is on the board of her neighborhood HOA, and leads the Atlanta Chapter of the Colorado State Alumni. She holds a degree in media relations from Bowling Green State University and an MBA from Colorado State. Travel has always been a passion, and she enjoys helping others connect through travel.

Diwali Celebration
2019-10-20 13:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
Join us at the Sharon Forks Library for the sixth annual Diwali Celebration! There will be festive crafts, Indian food to sample, and dance performances throughout the day. All ages and cultures are welcome.
Dance Performance Schedule:
2:00 p.m.: Atlanta Nritya Academy
2:35 p.m.: Darshini Natyalaya School of Dance
3:10 p.m.: NG’s Dance
3:45 p.m.: Jalpa Dance Academy
4:05 p.m.: Akansha’s Dance Studio
1:30-4:30: Crafts, food, and more throughout the library

World Statistics Day
2019-10-20
#StatisticsDay

Fall Mini Sessions with Sarah C. Photography
2019-10-20 | None Specified
DATES: October 20th and November 16th in Cumming, GA.
BOOK: https://sarahcothran.as.me/fallminis
Minis are $75 and include:
– 20 minute session for up to 6 people
– Private online gallery for viewing
**Prints and digitals sold separately**
– Custom in person ordering session (optional)

Cumming Scare Fair (Benefiting Relay for Life)
2019-10-19 19:00 - 23:00, 2019-10-18 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Cumming Fairgrounds

Ace Hardware 95th Anniversary Celebration
2019-10-19 | Ace Hardware Stores, 4947 Atlanta Hwy, ALPHARETTA, GA, 30004, United States
All our stores will be celebrating the oldest hardware COOP in the country. All stores will have activities, sales, food and fun. Stop by October 19 and celebrate with The Helpful Hardware Company!

Cumming Greek Festival
2019-10-18 15:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Sts. Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene Greek Orthodox Church, 3074 Bethelview Road, Cumming, GA, 30042
Come and dance and yell “OPA” with us on our 16 acre property off Bethelview Road in Cumming GA. The Cumming Greek festival is Forsyth county’s largest ethnic event and will last for 3 days. It offers the community a unique opportunity to experience the rich Greek culture. The continuous live Greek music and traditional bouzouki will fill you while you enjoy energetic live traditional Greek dance performances.
Let the scents of oregano and garlic, and the fragrance of coffee and cinnamon take you back to a simpler yet tastier place. Our cooks know the secrets to fine Greek cuisine and with all food items available continuously during the Festival hours you can take this trip as often as you’d like.
After eating and entertainment, of course, it’s time to shop. The various gift stores are a shopper’s paradise, filled with a variety of Greek items – authentic Greek sailor hats, clothing, ceramics, copper, books, icons, jewelry, gold, and handcrafted items.
The Cumming Greek Festival brings all the magic of Greece!!

Community Author Spotlight: Dr. Linda Wiley
2019-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Forsyth County is home to many published authors. Forsyth County Public Library is fortunate to have a wealth of authors willing to share their stories. On October 17th, the Community Author Spotlight shines on Dr. Linda Wiley who will talk about her book Tame Your Tongue & Transform Your Relationship. Copies of Dr. Wiley’s book will be available for purchase at this event.
What we say affects our relationships more than any other action we take. Why? Dr. Linda Wiley will tell you as she describes the contents of her powerful book. Dr. Linda is a certified relationship specialist with years of experience coaching, counseling, and giving relationship advice on the radio. She will help you identify which of the four tongues is most characteristic of your communication style and how it impacts others. Learn tips and techniques to help you speak health, happiness, and success into all of your relationships. This is not a book of affirmations but a book that empowers the reader to transform their relationships. When speaking about the book, motivational speaker Les Brown said, “if you want to experience a transformed relationship, then you must invest in taming your tongue.”
Dr. Linda Owens Wiley is a highly motivated professional dedicated to helping organizations enhance the quality of life for all of their stakeholders. As 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.

Unwelcome Dog Behaviors & Attention Grabbers
2019-10-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
In this seminar, learn why dogs do those pesky behaviors like jumping on guests and barking at you while you’re on the phone, and experience our How To Guide on significantly reducing those behaviors and replacing them with more appropriate ones!
This is a 4-week series. Active participation is encouraged; no registration is required.
About Lauren Van Duzer
Lauren Van Duzer is proudly certified as an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (ACDBC) by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She’s been running Happy Hounds And Beyond since 2015, servicing Cumming and surrounding cities. Certified, Insured, Licensed and Veterinary Recommended. Her mission is to educate her fellow humans on dog behavior, canine communication and help the two species develop a connection to last a lifetime – in every home. Keeping pets in their homes since 2015!

Totally Happy Feet Run/Walk Group @ Halcyon
2019-10-17 06:30 - 07:30 (America/New_York) | Big Creek Greenway Trailhead, 1622 McFarland Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Be a part of our weekly group run. Plan to arrive early as we will start promptly at 6:30. The run will start at the trailhead on McFarland Pkwy just down the street from Halcyon. We will begin with a 3 mile run until we get to know our participants and can adjust the distance in the coming weeks.
Join us back at the store afterwards for a prize drawing!

Get to Know Your Customers Day
2019-10-17
#GetToKnowYourCustomersDay

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
2019-10-17
#EndPoverty

Discovery Days Kids Club
2019-10-16 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Preschoolers are invited to Halcyon’s Discovery Days Kids Club! Enjoy crafts, activities, animal encounters, walks on the nature trail and so much more each Wednesday in the Village Green at Halcyon. We do require that a parent or guardian stay with each child during the program.
Stay after the program and enjoy lunch, snacks or sweet treats at one of our kid-friendly restaurants!
Pre-registration is required to attend in order to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone in attendance.
Please note that we have a limited number of spots each week for this program.

Open house Homeschoolers PE
2019-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Energy Revolution Indoor Facility, 4480 N Industrial Dr., Cumming, GA, 30040
Energy Revolution wants to introduce Physical Education to Home Schooled Kids. Physical Education is as important as Academic Studies because it develops important skills like Discipline and Focus while Socializing with other children.
We offer:
Recreational Activities
Formative Exercises
Competitive Sports Opportunities
Indoor Facility- Climate Controlled
Morning Classes
Opportunities to Advance in Competitive Setting
Soccer Education
Info: (678) 520-5896

World Food Day
2019-10-16
#FoodDay

Bosses Day
2019-10-16
#BossesDay

Lizzie Borden: The Cutting Edge - Bringing Literature to Life
2019-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
Do you think you know all there is about Lizzie Borden? Or maybe you don’t know much more than her name and ‘that song’. Sloane Meyer brings literature to life during an entertaining evening that sheds light on new evidence that just might change your mind…or at least teaches you more accurate lyrics.
This special presentation of Bringing Literature to Life is sponsored by the FCPL Friends & Advocates.

City Council Regular Meeting
2019-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Cumming City Hall (Council Chambers – Third Floor)

Yappy Hour at Halcyon
2019-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Bring your pups and meet us on the Village Green for Yappy Hour, Tuesday evenings from 5pm – 7pm to pick up your free doggy treats and meet our special visitors from Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters. Then spend time at all your favorite Halcyon dog-friendly patios.

Global Handwashing Day
2019-10-15
#GlobalHandwashingDay

Music Mondays
2019-10-14 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Mondays just got a whole lot better! Join us at Halcyon every Monday for live music from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. Meet a friend for lunch and shopping or enjoy a relaxing time-out away from the office. Choose to dine at one of our many full service restaurants or try something casual and quick from one of our Market Hall food stalls while you enjoy our diverse line-up of talented musicians.

National Dessert Day
2019-10-14
#DessertDay

Game of Crowns Murder: Mystery Based on a Popular Series
2019-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
Showcase your acting skills and solve a murder mystery set in the “Game of Crowns” universe at the Sharon Forks Library! The six kingdoms of the Ethos Realm are fighting among themselves; however with the upcoming marriage between the Houses of Langstone and Tyrele, there is hope for peace and unity. Over the last century, the Ethos Realm has become more disordered and tumultuous. The relationships between the six kingdoms have deteriorated, but with the impending marriage between the House of Langstone and Tyrele, there is hope for peace and unity. Queen Crestian Langstone has invited all royal families from the Ethos Realm to the Castle of Westerfell to join in celebration the night before her son’s wedding. Despite all the unrest, and that many of the invited guests have been banished or have fled the Kingdom of Westerfell, they have all accepted the queen’s invitation to attend the wedding and festivities. Does the queen have ill-intentions, or is she turning over a new leaf and extending the olive branch to her former foes? This is where your story begins…
Registration is required for this program. Please note in your registration if you would like an acting role, but acting is not required to participate. Be prepared to use your sleuthing skills to solve a murder mystery, and have fun! Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
If you have chosen an acting role, you will receive your character name and information, and some pre-game tasks to prepare you for the event! Acting roles are limited.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 18 at 9:00 a.m. Registration closes Wednesday, October 9 at 9:00 p.m.
This program is for adults, ages 18+, only.

Garden Like a Master: Putting Your Garden to Bed
2019-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
The perennials have bloomed and the fruit has been picked. Learn from master gardeners how to put your garden to bed for the winter. You will also learn proper pruning techniques and tips on tool care. Presented by UGA Master Gardening Extension volunteers.
This program will take place in the Poetry Garden. If the weather is bad, this program will meet inside the library in the meeting room.

National Train Your Brain Day
2019-10-13
#TrainYourBrainDay

Groovin' on the Green
2019-10-12 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Halcyon, 6365 Halcyon Way, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, United States
Join us every Saturday in the Halcyon Village Green for live music! Enjoy lunch on one of our dog-friendly patios or order a meal from one of our Market Hall food stalls while you enjoy live music on the Green. Our Halcyon house band will play tunes some Saturdays while other Saturdays are reserved exclusively for local singers and songwriters. Explore our shops, play some outdoor games and enjoy the day with us!
