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Get Out: 5 Things To Do This Weekend In Cumming

It's all about a polar plunge, senior expo, book sale, forestry pageant and single mom's meeting.

WHAT: THE 2nd ANNUAL "POLAR PLUNGE"

Where: Lake Lanier Islands Beach and Water Park, 7000 Holiday Rd, Buford

When: The morning of Saturday, Feb. 19.

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Why Go: Johns Creek Police officers will jump into the freezing cold lake in exchange for pledges they have collected to support Special Olympics Georgia. 

More Info: http://www.johnscreekga.gov/news2011/2011-01-14_polar-plunge.asp


WHAT: THE 9th ANNUAL FORSYTH COUNTY SENIOR EXPO

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Where: Central Park, 2300 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming

When: Saturday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Why Go: Forsyth County Senior Services invites everyone to learn how to prepare for their future. Topics to be addressed include housing, healthcare, finance, safety, security, recreation and travel ().

Pricing: Free

More info: http://www.cumminghome.com/events/expos/senior-expo-coming-february-19.shtml


WHAT: FORSYTH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE

Where: Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega Rd, Cumming

When: Saturday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. & Sunday, Feb. 20, from 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Why Go: For a great deal on hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s and teen’s book. CDs and DVDs will also be on sale. All proceeds will benefit the FCPL Friends & Advocates programs at the library.

Pricing: Free

More info: http://forsythfol.org/


WHAT: THE FIRST MISS DAWSON/FORSYTH FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

Where: Lanier Technical College-Conference Center, 7745 Majors Rd, Cumming

When: Saturday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

More Info: http://www.cummingforsythchamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1352


WHAT: SINGLE MOM MEETING

Where: Friendship Christian School, 3160 Old Atlanta Rd, Suwanee

When: Saturday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Why Go: To connect with other single moms to get resume assistance, career counseling or college help from guest speakers and links to community resources. Light lunch is provided by Cici’s Pizza.

Pricing: Free

More Info: www.faithhouseinc.org

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