Cumming Local

National Video Games Day
2019-09-12
#NationalVideoGamesDay

National Day of Encouragement
2019-09-12
#DayOfEncouragement

Magic Tree House Book Club - Midnight on the Moon
2019-09-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
Do you love books and adventure? Then crack open a Magic Tree House book with us each month and come to the library for a different kind of adventure!
At each meeting we will chat about the book we’ve read that month, then do an activity or two. Activities may include a craft, game, break-out box, or STEAM challenge.
This month is all about the book Midnight on the Moon (book #8). Please read the book before you come, but if you don’t get to finish, come to book club anyway!

Meal Prep 101
2019-09-12 17:30 (America/New_York) | Dream Dinners in Cumming, 539 Lake Center Parkway, Cumming, 30040, United States
MEAL PREP 101 Session
New to Dream Dinners OR haven’t attended a session in over a year? Come to this Special Open House Event to learn about Meal Prep, Enjoy Samples, and “Make & Take” 3 Dinners all in about an hour.
Only $34.99, This is our VERY BEST NEW GUEST OFFER! Follow the link to view the menu choices and to place your order to reserve your spot. Hurry, only 5 spaces are available!
https://dreamdinners.com/session/813340
We are family friendly, of course, so kids are welcome.
(Open to new guests or those who haven’t attended a session in over a year)
#dreamdinners #homemademadeeasy #mealprep #freezermeals #mealprepparty #30minutemeals #familydinner #growgreatkids

Exploring the Ancient Maya - Great Civilizations
2019-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
The ancient Mayan civilization spread throughout southern Mexico and Central America, an area known as Mesoamerica. Learn all about the Maya with UNG professor Daniel Vaccaro, including how they lived, what they ate, and what they loved to do. The Maya are notably famous for their use of mathematics, astronomy, and science in many aspects of their culture and religion as well as their technology which enabled them to build their cities and pyramids, many of which still stand and can be visited today.
About Daniel Vaccaro
Daniel R. Vaccaro, M. Ed., is a College Mathematics Instructor at the University of North Georgia. He has traveled and done research throughout Central America, visiting the major sites of where the Maya lived and died, such as Tikal, Guatemala; Copán, Honduras; Caracol, Belize; and Calakmul, México. These sites are better known as the Maya Superpowers.

Stand Up To Cancer Day
2019-09-13
#KissCancerGoodbye

No Cost Social Security Workshop
2019-09-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Social Security Puzzle
What You Need to Know about Choosing Your Social Security Benefits
• When should I start taking my social security?
• Do I get more money if I take it at 62, 65, 67 or 70?
• Am I entitled to my ex spouse’s social security?
• What are the tax consequences if I work and take social security?
Social Security can impact 1/3 of your life. It is critical that you understand your options and how you will be impacted. *
Please join Debbie Dorman for a no cost educational workshop at
Sept 14th 10:30-12:00 noon
Hickory Flat Library Hickory Flat Library 2740 E Cherokee Dr. Canton **10:30-12:00 noon
To register please call 770-377-4941

Show of Hands - An ASL Storytime
2019-09-14 13:15 - 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 and English
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 pm!

Country Fest with Joe Nichols
2019-09-14 15:00 - 23:00 UTC | Cumming Fairgrounds

Lost and Drowned in North Georgia - Forgotten Cities and Towns
2019-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hampton Park Library, 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
North Georgia has more than forty lakes and not one is natural. The state’s controversial decision to dam the region’s rivers for power and water supply changed the landscape forever. Lost communities, forgotten crossroads, dissolving racetracks and even entire towns disappeared, with remnants occasionally peeking up from the depths during times of extreme drought. The creation of Lake Lanier displaced more than seven hundred families. During the construction of Lake Chatuge, busloads of schoolboys were brought in to help disinter graves for the community’s cemetery relocation. Contractors clearing land for the development of Lake Hartwell met with seventy-eight-year-old Eliza Brock wielding a shotgun and warning the men off her property. Lisa Russell, author of Lost Cities of North Georgia, Underwater Ghost Towns of North Georgia, and the upcoming Lost Mill Towns of North Georgia, dives into the history hidden beneath North Georgia’s lakes.
Lisa M. Russell is a member of Society for Georgia Archaeology, Bartow History Museum, Etowah Valley Historical Society, Whitfield-Murray Historical Society, and the Cherokee County Historical Society. She earned her Masters of Arts degree in professional writing from Kennesaw State University. Lisa teaches English full-time at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. She is a part-time professor of communication at Kennesaw State University. She also teaches at Belhaven University. In her “spare-time” You can find Lisa exploring North Georgia for her next story.

Tea and Meet & Greet with Princess 👑 Elsa!
2019-09-15 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Community Cup, 125 Tribble Gap Rd Suite 103, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
High Tea with Princess Elsa!
$40/person
Includes: Pictures & autographs with our special guest – PRINCESS ELSA!!!, High Tea Service, Light Bites, Sweet Treats, Photo Booth, & make & take craft!!!
This event WILL sell out, as we have a limited number of spots available, so make sure to get your tickets early. 😀
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED AHEAD OF TIME IN STORE, VIA PHONE (470) 215-0390, OR ONLINE AT: WWW.COMMUNITYCUPGA.COM/STORE/ **
**Under “add ons” category. In the “special instructions” field: please include the first names of each guest.

Medicare Education 101
2019-09-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2019-09-17 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Annual Medicare enrollment is October 15-December 7. Are you prepared? Steve Aleksandrowicz, a licensed broker, will give an educational presentation and answer your questions. He will cover information about Medicare Part A (Hospital) and Part B (Medical) as well as the different Medicare health insurance options. If you are eligible for Medicare or nearing age 65, this program is for you!

Preschool Pals Storytime with Chopper
2019-09-17 11:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Street, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Take me out to the ballgame! Chopper, the giant groundhog and official Gwinnett Stripers mascot, joins us for a special Preschool Pals Storytime.
Enjoy stories, sing songs, and develop the skills needed to become a successful reader. After the program, have your picture taken with Chopper!
This program is suggested for children ages 3 to 5, with a caregiver. We’ll make a simple craft after storytime. No registration required.

Planning & Zoning Board Meeting
2019-09-17 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Cumming City Hall (Council Chambers – Third Floor)

City Council Regular Meeting
2019-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Cumming City Hall (Council Chambers – Third Floor)

FOCO Younglife Banquet
2019-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Forsyth Conference Center, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
All parents of middle and high school students in Forsyth County are invited to attend the annual Younglife banquet on Tuesday, September 17th 6:30 p.m. at the Forsyth County Conference Center next to The Collection. The keynote speaker is GA Supreme Court Justice Harold Melton. This is a FREE dinner event with music entertainment our keynote speaker and information about the middle and high school Wyldlife and Younglife programs, meeetings/ events and camps through out the school year and summer. All parents will sit with their high school feeder school. Contact Perrie Tucker 678-642-3369 for West area parents or go online to register yourself at www.fcyl.younglife.org

Pianos for Peace Concert with Lambert Chamber Orchestra
2019-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
Enjoy a special musical concert and conversation with Lambert Chamber Orchestra and Malek Jandali, founder & CEO of Pianos for Peace, a local non-profit that aims to build peace through music and education by making the arts accessible to all. We’ll learn about their mission to engage and impact the local community through music and the arts.

Planning for College 101
2019-09-18 19:00 - 19:45 (America/New_York) | Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
College is competitive and multiple factors affect the admissions process. Join Tom Neighbour, Director of Counseling at the Alliance Academy for Innovation to learn what you need to know to help your child pick the best college for them and your family.
This program will cover multiple aspects of choosing a college:
The current state of college admissions/trends in college admissions
College planning timeline
What to look for in a college
Why college visits are so important and how to maximize a visit
How an application is evaluated for admission
Admission terminology
Standardized testing – ACT/SAT/Subject Tests
Scholarships/Financing College – HOPE/Zell Miller/Merit Based Awards
Social Media Footprint – Why it matters
What to expect when you are expecting a college student
Resources and planning tools
This program is for high school students and their parents. No registration is required.

Talk Like a Pirate Day
2019-09-19
#TalkLikeAPirateDay

BMore Workshop Series for High School Students Registering Now
2019-09-19 17:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Mountain Lake Church, 3105 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Final days to enroll at www.bmorestudents.com. Register by Sunday, September 15, 2019 to be eligible to win a Yeti cooler valued at over $300!
BMore is a fun, hands-on workshop series for life and workforce readiness. It’s adulting 101 for high schoolers in Forsyth County. Each session will be filled with experiential exercises designed to prepare, motivate, and educate teens as future employees, college students, leaders, and citizens.
Watch this short video about the program:

Even financial guru Clark Howard will bring his expertise to the mix to help parents and students navigate the successful start to their financial habits.
The one-year program will be delivered in four interactive evening workshops throughout the school year with topics for both students and parents. The BMore program is unique in that students are exposed to business professionals and community leaders who will teach communication, leadership, and social skills that prepare students for success in the real world.
This innovative program launches with the first session at 6:00 p.m. (Registration at 5:30pm) on September 19, 2019, at Mountain Lake Church, 3105 Dahlonega Highway Cumming, Ga 30040. The cost is $99 for all 4 workshops. Participants can expect a fun-filled evening of group activities focused on topics like communication strategies, rapport and networking, decision making, and dressing for success.
Upon completion of the workshop series, program participants will be equipped for their future with resume-building skills, mentoring from the business community, and even BMore Scholarship opportunities. The experience will be commemorated with a graduation ceremony where they will receive a University of North Georgia Certificate of Professionalism.

The Edwardians: Down to the Abbey - Bringing Literature to Life
2019-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Post Road Library, 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
H.G. Wells once said, “Queen Victoria was like a great paperweight on men’s minds. When she was removed, their ideas began to blow all over the place haphazardly.” By the time of her death in 1901, the spirit of man was ready to burst and King Edward was just the monarch to open the floodgates. This presentation offers an interesting timeline that includes the famous, the infamous, and a sinking ship! Sloane Meyer, the presenter, will share all this and more while dressed as a true Edwardian.

108 Sun Salutations for the Fall Equinox
2019-09-20 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Village Yoga, 5854 N Vickery St, Suite J1, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
Join us for the sacred detoxifying and grounding practice of 108 Sun Salutations to celebrate the Fall Equinox and prepare our bodies and minds for the Winter!
ALL ARE INVITED TO PRACTICE, basic knowledge of the sun salutations is recommend but doing all 108 is NOT required. If you find that you can only do 10 you may still participate in this meditative practice.
*Regular class rates apply. See www.village-yoga.com/pricing for info.

Civic Day of Hacking
2019-09-21
#HackForChange

International Day of Peace
2019-09-21
#PeaceDay

Miniature Golf Day
2019-09-21
#MiniGolfDay

Rose Creek Fall Community Yard Sale
2019-09-21 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | None Specified
Rose Creek is an upscale community located in northern Forsyth County, about 3 miles west of GA-400.
Our Fall community yard sale is this weekend. Several homes throughout our community will be participating – items include baby equipments, children’s toys and clothes, jewelry, household goods, furniture and more. Houses that are participating will have a balloon on their mailbox.

Bliss Mama 3 Year Anniversary Open House
2019-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bliss mama, 110 Samaritan Dr. Suite 202, Cumming, GA, 30040, United States
It’s our 3 Year Anniversary!!
Saturday, September 21st 1-3pm
We can’t believe it has been 3 years since we opened the doors at Bliss Mama! We have been enjoying offering therapeutic massage, holistic skincare and advanced facials to the Women of Forsyth County. We plan to continue growing and bringing innovative and new services to the area!
Come enjoy lunch, refreshments, raffles and specials!!
Book appointments
&
Buy Gift Certificates
See the spa and meet our staff!

Special Needs Resource Fair
2019-09-21 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Road, Cumming, GA, 30041, United States
Individuals with special needs and caregivers are invited to join us for our Special Needs Resource Fair to learn about local resources available to them.
We will have a Sensory Storytime and activities for your child to enjoy while you learn from our guests. Local resources that will have a representative available to visit with you include:
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office
Forsyth County Schools’ Special Education Department
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Girl Scouts
Parent to Parent of Georgia
Alexsander Academy
Debbie Dobbs, advocate
Forsyth County Parks and Recreation
Plus more!

Car-Free Day
2019-09-22
#CarFreeDay
