Thursday, April 21, 2011
Enjoy this spring weekend with Earth Day activities and by learning how to plant a garden, hunt Easter eggs, enjoy music or a play.
Keep Forsyth County Beautiful - Earth Day Celebration Where/When: 3560 Settingdown Rd. (inside Coal Mountain Park), Cumming, Friday, April 22 Attend one of the scheduled events or call 770.205.4573 to schedule a tour for your group. Why Go: Earth Day activities Price: Free, except (Adult rain barrel class), $40 Forsyth County Easter Egg Hunt Where/When: Brecht Stables & Dustin's Place, 6580 Riley Rd, Cumming, Friday, April 22, 5:30 p.m. Why Go: Come see the horses and enjoy an Easter egg hunt in the arena! Find the special egg and win a Bryer Horse. Price: Free Good Friday, A Contemplation & Celebration of the Cross Where/When: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Pkwy, Alpharetta, Friday April 22, 7:30 p.m. Why Go…
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Hop into spring with an Easter Egg Hunt, an Earth Day Festival, an Arts Festival or huge 5K run through a quarry.
Boulder Dash 5K and the Lafarge Spring Fling Where/When: 1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, Cumming, (Lafarge Quarry & Northside Hospital-Forsyth), Saturday April 16, starts at 9 a.m. Why Go: The Healthcare Association of Forsyth County and Lafarge team up with the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department to emphasize the Association's Envision a Fit Forsyth program on community health and wellness. Proceeds from the Boulder Dash 5K go directly to the Parks and Recreation Department to create an Envision a Fit Forsyth fitness program within the Big Creek Greenway. The Lafarge Spring Fling follows the race and features: A t-shirt contest, team/company tent rentals, food/beverages, and awards. Price: $25 to $40 pending on sign up date …
Thursday, March 31, 2011
The weather is finally going to be nice this weekend so get out and start celebrating Earth month with a rock concert, get creative and build a butterfly garden or learn how to climb a tree!
Friday Feeding Time at Autry Mill Nature Preserve Where/When: 9770 Autry Mill Rd, Johns Creek, Friday April 1, 4 p.m. Why: Bring your kids and watch the Autry Mills animals at chow time! The critters are hungry, so the program starts on time and goes fast, so don't be late! A special addition, participants will also be able to view the exhibits exotic reptiles. Price: $5 per member child, $7 per non-member child (children 3 and under, and parents are free). PBR for PUPs Where/When: Diesel Pizza and Pub, 944 Alpharetta St. Roswell, Saturday, April 2, Noon – 4 p.m. Why: Help Diesel Pizza raise funds for Animals Deserve Better, Inc. Join the 2nd Annual “PBR for PUPs” event with live music and PBR specials. Everyone is welcome and bring your …
Friday, March 25, 2011
There are many ways to take a break, get some exercise, shop for flowers and plants, sip on complimentary wine, for a good cause, or give back to the community this upcoming week.
American Red Cross Blood Drive Where/When: Northside Hospital-Forsyth, Bennett Education Center, 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, Friday, March 25, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Why Go: According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. That’s more than 38,000 blood donations needed every day. The only source of blood is volunteer blood donations. A single blood donation can save up to three lives. If every eligible donor donated at least twice a year, there wouldn’t be seasonal blood shortages. Price: All donors receive a free T-shirt and free parking. As long as you are healthy, weigh at least 110 pounds and are 17 years or older, you can give blood every 56 days. Pike Nurseries Happy Flower Hour Where/When…
Thursday, March 17, 2011
That plan could include great music, an organic farmer's market, a chili cook-off and more.
This weekend get out and meet an author or listen to some tunes from bluegrass and Irish music to 19th century masterpieces, these are just a few of our favorite things to do this weekend, March 18-19. Cumming Harvest Open Market Where/When: North Georgia Autism Center, 1575 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming, Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. – noon. Why Go: Enjoy food, bluegrass, face painting and meet the growers at Cumming Harvest’s Open Market. This is the chance to buy some locally grown organic (no chemicals) food. The Cumming Harvest is an online Market of locally grown food, open all year, produced without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides by local family growers who care about the food we eat and the land we live on. Price: Free to attend 4th …
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Whether it's enjoying Celtic music, checking out a wine tasting, meeting other singles or marveling over quilts and photography, Cumming Patch has it for you!
WHAT: “CELTIC CELEBRATION TWO" SOUNDS OF SAWNEE CELTIC CONCERT Where/When: Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St, Cumming, GA 30040; Sat., March 12, at 8 p.m. Why Go: The Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band presents “Celtic Celebration Two” featuring bag pipers from the North Atlanta Pipes and Drums. Price: $15 WHAT: WINE TASTING BENEFIT Where/When: Vino 100 Tinderbox, 131 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009; Sat., March 12, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Why Go: It's a Wine Tasting to benefit Angels Among Us Pet Rescue. The proceeds will help the Angels take care of the misplaced pets while helping find their forever homes! Come out and sample a variety of red and white wines, enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment, and Vino 100 will donate 50% of …
Friday, March 4, 2011
Whether you're running a 5k, want to plant a garden or attend the symphony, it's all here this weekend in Cumming and nearby communities.
WHAT: SAVE A LIFE TODAY Where/When: 133 Samaritan Dr, Cumming, GA 30040 (Family Center Conference Room), Fri. March 4, underway until 4 p.m. Why Go: The first Friday of every month, the American Red Cross holds its Cumming Community Blood Drive. This weekend consider giving the gift of life and donate blood. Pricing: Free WHAT: TIME TO UNWIND AND ENJOY KARAOKE Where/When: Black Diamond Grill, 1485 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, Fri., March 4, 9 p.m. Why Go: Belt out your favorite tunes with rocker/DJ Cindy Jaap offers more than 50,000 karaoke songs. Pricing: Free WHAT: 5K FOR JACOB'S JOURNEY SATURDAY Where/When: West Forsyth High School, 4155 Drew Rd, Cumming, Sat., March 5, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. run/walk Why Go: Jog into Spring with a 5K…
Thursday, February 24, 2011
For Feb. 25-27, it's all about drumlines, fundraisers, coupon seminars, trout fishing and the theater.
WHAT: DAY OF PERCUSSION Where: Forsyth Central High School, 520 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming When: Saturday, Feb. 26. Clinics begin at 10:30 a.m. Competition begins at 5:30 p.m. Why Go: To see nationally-ranked professional percussionists critique some of the best drumlines in the state. Pricing: $8 More Info: www.flashofcrimson.com WHAT: JACOB JAM FUNDRAISER Where: Robin Hood Tavern, 5820 S. Vickery, Cumming When: Saturday, Feb. 26, from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Why Go: Jacob Helvey, a 3-year-old, was seriously injured on Christmas Eve when he was crushed by an elevator. His road to recovery is a long one and all proceeds will go to Jacob’s Journey Foundation, a local non-profit organized to help raise funds for Jacob. All ages are welcome. Pricing: $…
Thursday, February 17, 2011
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. 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 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 (see story). Pricing: …
Thursday, February 10, 2011
For Feb. 11-13, it's all about Valentine’s Day dinners, galas, classes on how to protect against identity theft, a 10K race and a day of golf.
WHAT: VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER AT TANNER'S GRILLE & BAR Where: Tanner’s Vickery Village, 5810 Bond St, Cumming When: This weekend. They are open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. – 10p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Why Go: To celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special sweetheart. Plus, Tanner’s is offering a dinner package for couples, which includes their famous chicken lips appetizer, two entrees and a dessert for $29.95. On Feb. 14, they are hosting Family Bingo Night where kids eat free after 6:30 p.m. Pricing: Entrees range from $8.00 - $14.00 WHAT: HEARTS AND HANDS GALA Where: Lanier Technical College, Forsyth Conference Center, 7745 Majors Rd, Cumming When: Saturday, Feb. 12, from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Why Go: A Black-Tie Gala …
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