by admin | Sep 2, 2014 | Press Releases
Sydney Strong Social at Cumming Dance Academy The Cumming Dance Academy has a great community event planned to help support one of their very own students – the beautiful Sydney Ridings. While Sydney and her family continue their battle against cancer, CDA is hosting an event to help support the family. Please note – vendor spaces are available – please visit CDA online or email CDA and I’d be happy to forward you some information. Sydney Strong Press...
by admin | Aug 26, 2014 | Things To Do
Labor Day Weekend Who’s ready for a 3-day weekend?!? There are tons of fun things going on around Forsyth County this long weekend. Here’s a few things on our list: Friday, August 29th IPRA World Championship Rodeo – Pull out your cowboy / cowgirl boots & head over to the Cumming Fairgrounds. August 29-31, Friday @ 8pm, Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 7pm (Tickets for sale 2 hrs. prior to showtime) Ticket Prices – $15 for Adults, $10 for Ages 5-12 and 4 & under FREE. Click here for more information or call 770-781-3491770-781-3491 Forsyth County High School Football – Take in a local football game! You can go here to find out more information about the games. Braves Games – Both the Atlanta Braves & the Gwinnett Braves are in town and Goldstar Events has some discounted tickets! I’m a fan of Goldstar, if you’re not already following them, {affiliate link} click here to sign up and see their deals. Saturday, August 30th Storytime at Barnes & Noble – Join Barnes & Noble at the Forsyth Avenue for a camp themed Storytime at 11am. Great for all ages. Click here for more information. IPRA World Championship Rodeo – Pull out your cowboy / cowgirl boots & head over to the Cumming Fairgrounds. August 29-31, Friday @ 8pm, Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 7pm (Tickets for sale 2 hrs. prior to showtime) Ticket Prices – $15 for Adults, $10 for Ages 5-12 and 4 & under FREE. Click here for more information or call 770-781-3491770-781-3491 Braves Games – Both the Atlanta Braves & the Gwinnett Braves are in town...
by admin | Aug 25, 2014 | Press Releases
Low-Price Grocery Leader ALDI Opens Cumming Store Sept. 4 Grocer Introduces Shoppers to Big Savings and Better Quality Cumming, Ga. – Aug. 18, 2014 – On Thursday, Sept. 4, ALDI, the nation’s low-price grocery leader*, will offer Cumming shoppers a smarter alternative as it opens its newest metro-Atlanta store, located at 1760 Buford Hwy. With nearly 1,300 stores in 32 states, ALDI is known for high-quality grocery items at incredibly low prices. “We are pleased to bring a store to Cumming to help customers get high-quality products at everyday low prices,” said Thom Behtz, Jefferson division vice president for ALDI. “We challenge shoppers to switch from national brands to our high-quality exclusive brands and save up to 50 percent** without compromising. As important as price is, the only way to attract and keep shoppers is to have quality products.” To celebrate the new Cumming store, ALDI will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, to which the public is invited to attend and sample ALDI exclusive brand products, tour the store and shop for their favorite grocery items. Additionally, guests can enter an on-site sweepstakes for a chance to win ALDI gift certificates. Customers can expect to find more than 1,300 of the most commonly purchased items sold under ALDI exclusive brands for prices up to 50 percent less** than traditional supermarkets. A model of efficiency, ALDI eliminates overhead costs by offering smart practices, such as a cart rental system through which shoppers insert a quarter to release a cart and receive the quarter back upon the cart’s return. Other cost-saving practices include a smaller...
by admin | Aug 24, 2014 | Weekend Activities
Things to Do in Cumming GA – Week of August 25th, 2014 Anyone else really ready to roll into a holiday weekend!?! Oh yeah! But before we do, there’s plenty of things to enjoy throughout the week. Parents of Preschoolers- library programs are back to full routine now but don’t forget you can definitely check out our things to in Forsyth County with Kids from A to Z – it’s geared towards summer, but full ideas no matter what day of the week, so you might find something you can do. Also, check out this article from last year for some ideas too. I also want to remind you of some news that came out last week just in case you overlooked it: Canvas Nights at Glazed & Fired – They’re back!! And they’re already filling up. Grab a girlfriend or two and plan a night out! Skin Solutions Anniversary Party – They’re celebrating 8 years in business and 1 year at their new location – save the date! Ginger Howard Violin / Viola Studio – It’s the perfect time to sign up for fall music! And, as a final reminder – take a look at our Calendar of Events page for a full listing as well as details on each activity. MONDAY: Registration for City of Cumming Parks & Rec Programs Opens TODAY (click here for more information) Books & Babies at Hampton Park Library Technology Open House at Cumming Library Family PJ Storytime at Sharon Forks Library & Post Road Library TIP: Monday’s are a great day to check out our “Things to Do Summer Guide” or Top Ten...
by admin | Aug 23, 2014 | Fall Fun
Forsyth County Parks & Rec Fall 2014 Activity Guide Just in case you missed it, Forsyth County Parks & Recreation has issued their Fall 2014 Activity Guide! It’s a great way to check out all the programs offered through the county – for the little ones all the way through adult years. Activities & Announcements Include: Fitness Pass & Fitness Programs for Adults Adult Athletics Soccer League Information Lacrosse League Information Tennis Martial Arts Gymnastics & Tumbling Youth & Adult Dance Youth & Adult Art Photography Nature/ Adventure Programs Fun & Games Camps Play at the Park – September 21st Community Yard Sale – October 4th Trunk or Treat – October 25th & More! Click here to check out the full Forsyth County Parks & Rec 2014 Fall Activity Guide...
