by admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Storytime Events in Forsyth County Lots of great Thanksgiving Storytime events to take advantage of in the coming days! The Great Thanksgiving Escape Saturday, November 15, 2014 – 11am Thanksgiving Storytime featuring The Great Thanksgiving Escape. Storytime and activities. Saturday November 15, 2014 11:00 AM Barnes & Noble at The Collection at Forsyth – 410 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041 – 770-781-0867 Click here for more information. Turkey Day Tales Celebrate Thanksgiving at all Forsyth County Public Libraries with special stories, songs & a puppet show. Monday, November 24th – Post Road Library – 11:15am and 1:15pm Tuesday, November 25th – Cumming Library – 10:15am and 11:15am Tuesday, November 25th – Hampton Park Library – 6:30pm Wednesday, November 26th – Sharon Forks Library – 10:15am and 11:15am Click here for more information....
by admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Weekend Activities
Things to Do in Forsyth County GA this Weekend: November 14th – 16th, 2014 Oh my goodness Christmas is really early this year … or maybe it just feels earlier since Thanksgiving is later. I don’t know, but it’s mind blowing how many Christmas events are happening this weekend – SO many things to do in Forsyth County and SANTA will be at several of them!! Before we jump into the weekend round-up, let me make sure you caught these two articles that came out earlier this week: Volunteer Opportunities in Forsyth County – you’ve been asking me for this, here’s an updated round-up Random Acts of Kindness Week 1 & Week 2 – Will you help us spread #KindnessInForsyth?? Don’t forget the easiest way to know about things to do, places to go & small businesses to support in Cumming GA & Forsyth County is to be subscribed to our daily newsletter. FRIDAY: Preschool Pals at Hampton Park Library Lakewood 400 Antiques Market SATURDAY: Details on the below can be found on our Calendar of Events page: Christmas Bazaar at Cumming United Methodist Church (click here for more information) Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival (with Santa) (click here for more information) Greater Heights Baptist Church Bazaar / EXPO (click here for more information) Rise & Drive Community Collection & Festival (click here for more information) Christmas Tree Lighting at The Collection Lakewood 400 Antiques Festival Lowe’s Build & Grow Storytime at Barnes & Noble Family Storytime at Post Road Library And more! SUNDAY: Details on the below can be found on our Calendar of Events page: Christmas Arts...
by admin | Nov 9, 2014 | Thanksgiving
Random Acts of Kindness for Forsyth County – Week Two Last week we kicked off our 2nd year of “Kindness in Forsyth” – spreading random (or semi-random in some cases) acts of kindness throughout Forsyth. This was the 2nd year we’ve highlighted it. Are you joining us? We’d love to hear about it!! Spread some kindness and love throughout Forsyth … we could all use a little unexpected happiness in our lives, right? Each week, we’ll put together a new list of some ideas. Use these or come up with your own and help spread some kindness each day. Ideas for Week Two: 1. Write a note or draw a picture and mail to surprise someone. It will be fun for someone to receive it unexpectedly! 2. Surprise someone at a vending machine – leave enough money with a small note for the next person to buy a drink or snack. 3. With sidewalk chalk, draw a cheerful picture or not on an un-expecting neighbor’s driveway. (Maybe don’t pick the mean, grumpy neighbor just in case they don’t appreciate the gesture – boo!). 4. Think of a Veteran or someone actively serving that you can bless this week – maybe a hand written thank you note, a gift card, or a meal. 5. Surprise a construction worker with a thermos of hot chocolate on a cold morning or bottled water in the afternoon. 6. Check out our “Volunteer Opportunities in Forsyth County” list – call one of these organizations and say YES to one of their opportunities / needs. 7. Bake a Treat & surprise someone. Spread...
by admin | Nov 9, 2014 | Weekend Activities
Things to Do in Cumming GA – Week of November 10th, 2014 I hope you had a great weekend – there were so many fun things on the calendar this past weekend!! It’s a sure sign that we’re in a super busy season and we plan to do our best to keep you in the loop on all the fun! If your business, church or neighborhood has something going on that’s open to the community & we should know about it – make sure you share it with us! Two easy (and free) ways: Submit an Event to our Calendar Submit a Press Release Before we head into this week’s round-up, I want to make sure you don’t miss some of this recent & upcoming news: Volunteer Opportunities in Forsyth County Random Acts of Kindness – Week 1 and Week 2 Truth in the Tinsel 2014 Discount Code And, as always – take a look at our Calendar of Events page for a full listing as well as details on each activity. MONDAY: Books & Babies Storytime at Hampton Park Library Reading Buddies at Cumming Library Family PJ Storytime at Sharon Forks Library TUESDAY: City of Cumming Veterans Day Ceremony (click here for Veterans Day Freebies & Deals) Storytime at Barnes & Noble Books & Babies at Post Road Library Toddler Tales at Cumming & Sharon Forks Library Preschool Pals at Cumming & Sharon Forks Library Afternoon Storytime at Cumming Library Storyteller Crafternoon at Post Road Library Poker and Team Trivia at Coo Coo’s Nest Totally Running Tuesday Night Group Run And more! WEDNESDAY: Books & Babies at Cumming Library Toddler...
by admin | Nov 9, 2014 | Deals
Veterans Day 2014 Freebies & Discounts … Our nation will celebrate our Veterans on Tuesday, November 11th. And the City of Cumming will join in festivities with its annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Details: When: 11 a.m. Nov. 11 Where: Cumming’s Veterans War Memorial, 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (next door to the Cumming Police Department) Cost: Free and everyone is welcome Several local businesses & national chains are offering various discounts for our Veterans. Check out this list of savings & click on the business names for more information. As always – offers & promotions may change. Some state offer is good for Veterans and Active Duty, others is not specific. Please reach out to establishment for official discount. We link to contact information whenever possible so you may confirm details – especially national store listings. Stars & Strikes – All You Can Bowl – 9pm to Close – $7.99 per person (not including shoe rental). Plus 15% off everything (excluding alcohol). Tuesday, November 11th. Applebee’s – Veterans & Active Duty Military receive one free entree from the “Veterans Menu” on Tuesday, November 11th. Golden Corral – Free “Thank You Dinner” meal for any Veteran or Active Duty from 5pm to 9pm on Monday, November 17th. Chili’s Bar & Grill -Free special limited item menu for veterans and active duty from 11 am – 5 pm (some locations will honor this offer all day) on November 11, 2012. All desserts will be priced at $5 for military as well. O’Charley’s – Complimentary Meal from the $9.99 menu on November 11th. IHOP – Free Red/White & Blue Pancakes Krystal – Free...
