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PAGE 4A - FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Sunday, March 7,2004 Listings in Cumming Events are free and available to nonprofit organizations sponsoring free or low-cost events for the public. Groups may submit notices by fax at (770) 889- b()l 7 or via email at events@forsythnews.com. Upcoming events Women in Networking ... a professional women’s group meets the second Monday of each month at the Country Gourmet Case in downtown Cumming for net working, dinner and educa tional programs from 6:30-9 p.m. The speaker on March 8 will be Diane Bogino and her topic will be "There’s Something Funny About Humor in Presentations.” For information and to make reservations, call (770) 662-9946 or visit the Web site at w ww.w omeninnetwork - ing.com. Family Haven ... an agency serving vic tims of domestic violence will host a volunteer open house on March 8 from 5-7 p.m. at 103 Pilgrim Mill Rd. in Cumming. There are sever al exciting opportunities for the upcoming year. For infor mation. call (770) 889-3398. Book Fair ... Daves Creek Elemental} will have its spring book fair "Treasure Hunt” from Monday, March 8. until Thursday. March 18. The fair w ill be open during school hours. Family nights will be Thursday. March I 1. and Monday. March 15. until 8 p.m: Preceptor Alpha Gamma ... chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet Tuesday. March 9. at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Jennifer Wilson. The program will be "Colors in the Ritual Jewels." presented by JfW SPRINC PADDLE EXPO Friday, Saturday & Sunday \\ March 12th, 13th & 14th The World's Only "Simulated River" For Kayak Testing and Instruction Located 500 Yards South of the Dawsonville Outlet Mall on The East side of GA 400. Look For The Log and Stone Building. 471 Quill Drive, Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 706-265-4500 www..theoutsideworld.net You are Cordially Invited To Attend The 2nd Annual wEtXI WINE TASTING & SILENT AUCTION I Featuring: B Fine Wines from JAX BEER & WINE Heavy Hors d’oeuvres by Ssspr‘ nG!! x SANDRA BOTTOMS J z T Monday, March 15,2004 • 5:30 pm to 7:30 F Location: m n Chamber of Commerce Event Facility yyt-nWI 212 West Maple Street ( v'- Sponsored by: B| flBMj > I JFB CUMMING CIVITAN CLUB JMPfgg- 770-877.6141 or 404-406-0250 A. All Proceeds Go To Community Service For Mentally and Physically Challenged CUMMING EVENTS Jennifer. For information, call Jennifer at (770) 886-4445. Sawnee Mountain Kennel Club of Georgia Inc. ... will meet March 10 at O'Charley's Restaurant, 920 Buford Rd. in Cumming, at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the general public. The guest speaker. Kimberly Stagmeier. DVM, will discuss homeo pathic protocal and diet. There will also be a first annual awards ceremony. The South Forsyth Middle School ... Musical Theatre Classes present "The Sound of Music” at the Saw nee Cultural Arts Center. The Silver Cast will per form March 11 and 13 at 7 p.m.. the Blue Cast will per form March 12 at 7 p.m. and March 13 at 3 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 for children and students and $7 for adults. Tickets are available by call ing (770) 844-1065 Kollege of Knowledge ... A ARP 2386 Spring Kollege of Know ledge XXIV w ill be a variety of 30 differ ent classes on March 11. 18. 25 and April 1. Classes will be at the First Christian Church. 1270 Sawnee Dr. in Cumming. Classes will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a lunch break from 12:10-1 p.m. Bring a sandwich, drinks and dessert will be provided. Classes are open to all persons from age 20-90 years of age. The cost is $lO. Enrollment forms are available at Regions Bank. 515 Atlanta Rd. in Cumming. For information, call (770) 887-4211. Forsyth County Newcomer Club ... will have its luncheon at the Polo Golf and Country Club on Thursday. March 18. at 11:15 a.m. Jeanne Richey, ow ner of Simply Sophie's in Dawsonville, will give tips on how to accessorize homes for spring. There will also be a hat contest. Decorate a hat and show it off. Prizes will be given. The cost of the lunch eon is sls. Reservations must be received by March 12. For reservations or information, call Sue Callahan at (678) 513-1161. The Cumming-Forsyth County Optimist Club ... meets on Thursdays at 7 a m. at the Olde Towne Country Restaurant. On March 18 the Club Oratorical w inners from area schools will be guests. On March 25 Thomas Seay, M.D.. with the Atlanta Cancer Association will be the guest speaker. Visitors are welcome. For information, call (770) 887- 6064. The Forsyth Forest Conservation Group ... will meet Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at the Saw nee Cultural Arts Center for a "State of the Legislature Review." Guest speakers will be Neill Herring, lobbyist for the Georgia Chapter and Mark Woodall, Georgia’s Legislature Chair. We'll learn how well Georgia is doing this year in efforts to keep us "green." Everyone is invited. Gardening classes ... the following classes w ill be offered by the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Service’s Forsyth County Master Gardeners: • Session I: Moonlighting: Creating a Garden to View' by the Moon will be Saturday, March 13. at the Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Rd., from 10:30- I 1:30 a.m. In the heat and humidity of a mid-summer’s day. it's hard to spend much time in a garden. But coming home after work in the evenings to cooler tempera tures and a moonlight garden makes more sense. Sylvia Holler. Forsyth County Master Gardener, w ill give an introduction into how to transform your garden into a place that is to be enjoyed not only during the day, but also by night. • Session 2: Attracting Wildlife to Your Landscape will be Saturday, March 13, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Sharon Forks Library, 2820 Old Atlanta Rd. The class will be presented by Shay Smith. Forsyth County Extension Agent. Don’t have pets? Attract wildlife instead. The benefits of having birds, bees and other wildlife in your land scape. How to make them feel at home. How to discour age unwanted wildlife. • Session I: Roses will be Saturday. March 20, from 10:30-11:30a.m. at the Sharon Forks Library. 2820 Old Atlanta Rd. This class is presented by Jean Gaby, Forsyth County Master Gardener. The care you give your roses now w ill deter mine how well they grow and bloom in the coming months. Our experienced rosarian w ill show you how to lay the groundwork for a successful rose garden. • Session 2: Azaleas Presented by Jan VandeVelde, Forsyth County Master Gardener, will be Saturday. March 20, from I 1:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Get answers to problems and learn how to use the many varieties that are now' available. From native azaleas to Satsukis to Encores and more, enjoy a visual feast of azaleas and take the my stery out of grow - ing them in your garden. Beekeeping Workshop ... offered by the Forsyth County Beekeepers Club and the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department will be at Central Park on March 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There w ill be a live bee hive identification and more. There will be a $lO fee for non-members. For informa tion. call Debbie McKenzie at (706) 265-4989 or the parks department. j-H r! Come See Us For: ’ Home Mortgage Loans * Second Mortgage/ Home Improvement Loan * Construction Loans Prepare for cheer try outs ... Forsyth Central cheer leaders will host its annual "Cheer Dawg Clinic” on Saturday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Forsyth Central’s new gym. The cost is SSO or if you register after March 8, the cost is'sss. Registration forms are avail able in Forsyth County School’s main offices. This year a "Mock Tryout” is available from 2-3 p.m. The cost is an additional $5. The Otwell Middle School ... Band Boosters will host a Bizarre Bazaar on Saturday, March 13, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Otwell Middle School bus parking lot. There will be live entertainment, courtesy of the Otwell Middle School bands, an old-fash ioned cake walk with home made goodies, snacks and sodas will also be available for purchase and a flea market bazaar of treasures. Bus spaces will be avail able for flea market space. If you are interested in leasing a spot, plan to be at the band room (on the Bus Parking side) Saturday morning, March 6. to reserve a space. Space is sls or a whole space is just $25. Spaces w ill be assigned in a first-come, first serve basis. Sign-ups will be from 10 a m. to noon. Cash is the preferred method of pay ment. Vickery Creek Elementary ... the fifth grade class will present the play "Oliver... with a Twist and a Turn." a kid-friendly, comedy-drama adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic "Oliver Twist." Performances will be Friday. March 12. at 7 p.m. and Sunday. March 14. at 3 p.m. in the Vickery Creek Elementary cafeteria. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. FCHS Cross Country ... presents the Irish Rush 5K Run and Walk Saturday, March 13, at 9 a.m. Registration will be 8-8:45 a.m. at the Mary Alice Park in Cumming for age groups 10 and under, 11-14, five-year increments through 70 and up. There will be great awards. The entry fee will be S2O on the day of the race. Register online at www.forsyth.k 12.ga.us/schoo ls/central_high/irishrush/. For race information, call (404) 936-0819 or for sponsorships call (678) 455-5927. The Chestatee River Chapter ... of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets the second Sunday of each month at the Adair Park Clubhouse. The speakers for March are as follows: • March 14 Elaine McConnell will talk about migration trails of early Georgia pioneers. If you are interested in attending, please call Mrs. Joan McGovern at (770) 888-9654. Wine tasting and silent auction ... sponsored by the Cumming Civitan Club will be Monday, March 15. at the Chamber of Commerce Event Facility from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fine wines and hors d’oeu vres will be featured. Advanced ticket sales only w ith limited seating for $25 per person. All proceeds will benefit community service for mentally and physically challenged. For tickets and information, call (770) 887- 6141. (404) 406-0250 or (770) 889-9704. Mentor training ... w ill be offered at the Forsyth County Schools Board of Education. 1120 Dahlonega Hwy. in Cumming on March 16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. See EVENTS, Page 5A