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Thursday, February 21, 2013

KooKoo Bear Kids Opens Cumming Store in The Avenue Forsyth

The retail store's grand opening celebration is being held this week.

KooKoo Bear Kids, an online, catalog, and retail store marketer of designer kids' rooms and gifts, announces the company will celebrate the grand opening of its third retail location in The Avenue Forsyth. An official grand opening celebration will take place this week, through Sunday, Feb. 24. "We're thrilled to expand our presence in the Atlanta Metro area and to serve families who appreciate our fashionable, high-quality furniture, bedding, and unique gifts," said Tara Mediate, president and founder of KooKoo Bear Kids. "Especially in today's economy, people really appreciate our approach of offering values on unique, one of a kind kids' room décor and furniture that can't be found in big box stores." KooKoo Bear Kids is having a grand …

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Business Buzz: Upcoming Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Events

Have a nugget of business news you'd like us to publicize? Post in the comments or e-mail liz.kennedy@patch.com

As a Forsyth County business owner, what do you do to network and be involved in the community? Here are some chamber events coming up in February. Don’t miss any Cumming news. Subscribe to Cumming Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Shout Out to Cumming Patch Readers

Nominate the best spot in Cumming for Mother's Day brunch for next week's Readers' Choice poll.

Our weekly Readers' Choice poll, Patch's survey intended to highlight some of your favorite local businesses, rolls into May. Thank you for your votes in this week's Readers' Choice poll, but now we need your help in identifying the best spot in Cumming for Mother's Day brunch. You have until noon on Sunday, April 29 to get your suggestions into us by using the comment box below or on the Cumming Patch Facebook page.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Shout Out to Cumming Patch Readers

Nominate your favorite florist for next week's Readers' Choice poll.

Our weekly Readers' Choice poll continues; it's a weekly survey intended to highlight some of your favorite local businesses. But here's the thing. They are YOUR favorites, not ours. That's why Cumming Patch is asking for your suggestions for next week's poll. Thank you for your votes in this week's Readers' Choice poll, but now we need your help in identifying the best florist in Cumming. You have until noon on Sunday, April 22, to nominate your favorite florist in the comment box below or on the Cumming Patch Facebook page.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Cumming Patch Needs Your Suggestions

Don't forget to vote for your favorite place to buy sporting goods in Cumming, and make sure you make a nomination for next week's Readers' Choice poll on the best restaurant patio.

Our weekly Readers' Choice poll rolls on; it's a weekly survey intended to highlight some of your favorite local businesses. But here's the thing. They are YOUR favorites, not ours. That's why Cumming Patch is asking for your suggestions for next week's poll. Keep the votes and comments coming for this week's Readers' Choice poll, but help us identify the best restaurant patio in Cumming. Until 5 p.m. Friday, April 13 (yes Friday the 13th), you can nominate your favorite place do dine on the patio in the comment box below or on the Cumming Patch Facebook page.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Cumming Patch Needs Your Help

Don't forget to vote for your favorite tax preparer in town, and make sure you make a nomination for next week's Readers' Choice poll on where to buy sporting goods.

Not much more than a month ago, Cumming Patch introduced Readers' Choice; a weekly survey intended to highlight some of your favorite local businesses. But here's the thing. They are your favorites, not ours. That's why Patch has a huge favor to ask. Keep the votes and comments coming for this week's Readers' Choice poll, but help us identify the local businesses that should be listed in the one for next week. In that survey, we'll ask for your favorite place to buy sporting goods. Until 5 p.m. Friday, April 6, you can nominate your favorite sporting goods store in the comment box below.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Get Out

Get Out Cumming: Easter Egg Hunts, Huge Plant Sale

Spring is in full force and "spring like" activities are plentiful this weekend in Cumming and in nearby towns.

The weekend weather is looking pretty good – perfect for a few Easter Egg Hunts, a huge plant sale at the Cumming Fairgrounds, a market festival, a chorale concert and much more. Get out and enjoy! Click the links below for more information. Around Cumming: Castleberry Road Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt Plant Sale at Cumming Fairgrounds The Cumming Harvest Market Festival Forsyth Community Chorale Concert Humane Society of Forsyth County Pet Adoptions Bethelview United Methodist Church Annual Easter Egg Hunt Cumming First Baptist Church Preschool Easter Egg Hunt Palm Sunday Worship Service Around Alpharetta: Easter Egg Hunt and Visit with the Easter Bunny Easter Bunny Canvas Painting with Out of the Box Art Amana Academy School Tour …

Friday, March 23, 2012

Get Out

Get Out Cumming: Great Day of Service, Hunger Games, Spring Festival

Hunger Games on IMAX, giving back to the community, spring festival, job fair and much more taking place around Cumming this weekend.

There are a lot of events coming up this weekend in Cumming and nearby towns, just click the link below for more information. Around Cumming: One Great Day of Service See Hunger Games at the IMAX Theatre Job Fair at Lake Lanier Islands Market 334 Spring Festival Archdiocesan Middle School Band Honors Music Festival Humane Society of Forsyth County Pet Adoptions Around Alpharetta-Milton: Book Signing Southern Fried White Trash Easter Hop & Hunt in Crabapple King's Ridge Christian School County Fair Around Johns Creek: Johns Creek Easter Egg Hunt Learn To Dance Ballroom Rain Barrel Workshop Children's Author Cathy Kaemmerlen, The Buzz on Honeybees Around Roswell: On the Farm Day with Live Animals from the Art Barn Allergy Friendly Easter Egg…

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Get Out

Get Out Cumming: Superhero 5K, Police vs. Fire Hockey Game

Get out this weekend and enjoy a vigorous 5K race, bowl for kids or donate blood for a good cause – there's plenty to do around Cumming and nearby towns.

There are plenty of fun things to do around Cumming and in nearby towns this weekend – from a 5K race for charity to a blood drive and children's book fair – take advantage of the upcoming activities. Just click the links below for more information. Around Cumming: CASA Superhero 5K Run/Walk 2012 Police Vs. Fire Hockey Game Mentor Me 'Bowl for Kids 2012' Exceptional Child Book Fair Princess for a Day: Preserving Your Daughter's Purity and Innocence Adopt-A-Stream Workshop 2nd Semiannual Blood Drive Hosted by Pathfinders SS Class AARP Foundation Signs Up Older Georgians for SNAP/Food Stamps Around Alpharetta-Milton: Shiitake Mushroom Class Literacy Open House/Grand Opening Live Music at Menchie's Windward Around Johns Creek: Creating …

Friday, February 24, 2012

Get Out

Get Out Cumming: Free Spay Day for Cats, New Book Store Opening

The Cumming Library unveils its new book store, take advantage of a free heart health screening, free spay day for cats and much more.

The Cumming Library unveils its new book store on Saturday, Newt Gingrich is back in town, the Humane Society of Forsyth County along with Pet Vet will hold a free spay day for Cats, plus much more going on this weekend. Just click the links below for more information. Around Cumming: Free Spay Day for Cats Adopt-A-Stream Book Store Ribbon Cutting at Cumming Library Saturday Cumming Playhouse, The Dixie Swim Club Woodall Town Hall MeetingGingrich Back in Cumming This Weekend Free Heart Health Screening Horizon Christian Academy Hosts Spelling Bee Gingrich Back in Cumming This Weekend Around Alpharetta: Dance Your Heart Out Zumba Fundraiser for NFCC Creek View Fourth Graders Present Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet YTLC Production Company is …

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6:21 am on Friday, February 24, 2012

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