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PAGE 6A - FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS - Sunday, March 7, 2004 EVENTS from 5A April 5. No appointment nec essary, you just sign-in and taxpayers will be taken care of in order of arrival. It is necessary for all taxpayers using this free service to bring their Social Security card(s) along with last year's tax returns. This will assist the Tax-Aide volunteers in properly completing this year’s returns. AARP Safe Driving Class ... will be Wednesday and Friday. March 31 and April 2, from 9 a.in. to 1 p.m. at the Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church. Attendance for both days is required to receive the certifi cate. Although the course emphasizes information and skills for people 50 years and older, it is helpful for drivers of all ages. There are no tests. To keep the auto insurance discount in effect, you must take the course every three years. To register, call Rick or Jane Marton at (770) 888- 9003. Road Race ... The Windermere third annual 5K Road Race will be Saturday. April 17. at 8 a m. with a one mile Fun Run starting at 7:30 a m. Both races will begin at the Windermere Lodge off of Windermere Parkway in Cumming. The course will lead runners through the rolling hills of the communi ty. with scenic views of the Davis Love 111-designed golf course. Proceeds from the race will be donated to Daves Creek Elementary School in support of a school fundraiser benefiting Relay For Life. A 24-hour, community based event. Relay For Life was designed to celebrate sur vivorship and raise money for the American Cancer Societv. of Cumming Watch for construction to start on Parsons new and improved Ladies Accessories Department. Our Brighton and Vera Bradley Boutique is coming soon! To make room for the new it is time to say good-bye to the 01d.... Come In Today! Cumming 770-887-9991 Lakeland Plaza GA4OO Exit 14 Sat CUMMING EVENTS Registration forms will soon be available online at www.rungeorgia.com and race-day registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. Entry fees for both races are as follows: $lO for the children's Fun Run, sls for the 5K Road Race until April 15 and S2O for runners registering on the day of the race. For more information or directions, please contact Katie Smith at (678) 455-0768 or katie smith@windermere.cbe- yond.com. Animal Rescue Fair ... will be April 18 from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. at the Wills Park Equestrian Center in Alpharetta. There will be pet adoptions, children's games, shopping and food. Animal, vegetarian, gift, supplies, etc., vendors are welcome. Admission and parking is free. For information, call (770) 886-5419 or visit the Web site at wvvw.SaveTheHorses.org. Family Haven ... will host the second annual Taste of Forsyth on April 18 at the Cumming Fairgrounds. 235 Castleberry Rd. in Cumming, on Sunday. April 18. from noon to 5 p.m. This year a craft show will also be featured. There will be entertainment provided by various talented community groups, a live and silent auc tion with items from busi nesses in the community, a moonwalk, arts and crafts show, a raffle for a 2004 Nissan Sentra and other events. “Tasting Tickets" w ill be sold at the door for 50 cents each Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Family Haven office. 103 Pilgrim Village Dr.. Suite 400. in Cumming; Inside Additions, 523 Veterans Memorial Blvd, or the Northside Forsyth Hospital Gift Shop. Proceeds will assist Family Haven in helping victims. If you are interested in participating in the craft show, call (770) 889- 9431 for details. Save The Horses.org ... presents Animal Rescue Fair 2004 on Sunday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wills Park in Alpharetta. Admission is free. This is a great way to reach animal friendly people, find adoptive homes, educate the public about the plight of animals in the world. Educational speak ers welcome to do a presenta tion. If you would like to speak about habitat, nutrition, animal care, animal laws, call for available times. Booth space is available to all animal rescue groups, humane societies, animal rehabilitation and animal rights organizations as well as vendors with animal products and vegetarian groups. Sponsors and vendors are needed. For information, call (770) 886-5419 or email Horseinc2@aol.com. Relay for Life 2004 ... you and your family are invited to the huge Community Spend the Night Party and Celebration of Life Party sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Teams from churches, schools, businesses and civic groups spend the night rais ing money to fight cancer. There will be plenty of food, games, family activities, • music and other entertain ment. It will be at the Cumming Fairgrounds on Friday. May 14 beginning at 6 p.m. and will end Saturday. May 15. at 7:30 a.m. Sponsors are needed for the Relay T-shirt. There will be a sit-down dinner for all survivors and their guest along with a Victory Lap walked by the survivors. Luminaries can be purchased in honor of sur vivors and in memory of our loved ones we have lost to this disease. To register your team, sign up for the survivor walk and dinner, purchase luminaries or to be a sponsor, call Tonya Kelley at (770) 781-8445, Hilary Wallace at (770) 844-7312 or Chris/Diana Buntin at (770) 889-9704. Class reunion ... The Forsyth County High School, Class of 1974, will have its 30-year reunion June 12 at the Gold Creek Resort in Dawsonville. Efforts are being made to locate all alumni. For infor mation, call Elaine Thomas at (678) 714-4028 or etthomas@bellsouth.net or Andy Holbrook at (678) 648- 3202 or alhl9s6@msn.com. Summer Horse Camp ... Tek Marciniak’s Junior Summer Horse Camp will be June 12-13 at the North Wind Equestrian Center in Cumming. Junior camp will be for ages 11-17. Your child will build confidence and an unforgettable bond with his/her horse. Tek Marciniak trains mounted police units worldwide. He is a supporter of the rescue and is helping horses and children become the best they can be with his unique approach. For infor mation. call Deborah Andrews at (770) 855-6225 or visit the Web site at www.SaveTheHorses.org. Forsyth County Senior Center ... will offer the following trips to seniors: Savannah. Hilton Head and Jekyll Island will be April 5-7. The cost is $245. double occupancy. Two pay ments can be made to the Forsyth County Senior Pathfinders on Jan 3, for $122.50 for double occupan cy or $147.50 for single occu pancy. Jacksonville. St. Augustine will be May 24-26. The cost is $245. double occupancy. Travel insurance is provid- A. Crescentw BANK® People You Know... People You Trust Debora Bales x Mortgage Originator Crescent Bank is committed to Forsyth County and the quality of life enjoyed in our community. With our assortment of mortgage programs, Debora Bales, Mortgage Originator, can help turn your home ownership dreams into reality. Let Debora show you how easy buying a home or refinancing your existing mortgage can be. 442 Canton Road Cumming, GA 30040 678.454.2320 I I HKiJi www.crescentbank.com ed by Travel Insured International Inc. for $35 per individual. Niagara Falls, Toronto will be Sept. 12-18. The cost is $539, double occupancy. Branson, Mo., is Nov. 7- 13. The cost is $599, double occupancy. For information, call Jackie Collins at the center at (770)781-2178. Tek Marciniak’s Mounted Police Training ... for civilians will be May 1-2 at the North Wind Equestrian Center in Cumming. Build confidence in yourself and your horse. All horse riders welcome. Tek is an international trainer of mounted police units who will help you and your horse overcome obstacles like shy ing. The horse will be more confident and so will the rider. Spectators welcome. Call now to preregister. For information, call Deborah Andrews at (770) 855-6225 or visit the Web site at www.SaveTheHorses.org. CATCo ... will have spring 2004 classes for adults, teens and children (8 years and older). To register for classes, email catcoproductions@yahoo.co m or call (770) 844-1412. Include your name, phone number, email, mailing address, age of student(s), and which class(es) you are preregistering for. Info is also available on the Web site at www.catcoproductions.org. • Acting Fundamentals learn the most important aspects of acting in a fun and supportive small group envi ronment. The class for grades 3-8 will be on Thursdays from 6- 7:30 p in., March 25-May 6, no class April 8. The class for ages ninth grade to adult will be on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m., March 23-May 4. no class April 6. This six-week session is $l2O. • Scene Study Develop a character, practice a scene, learn movement and interac tion. This class for grades 3-8 will be on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon March 27-May 8, no class April 10. This class for ages ninth grade to adult will be Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. March 23-May 4, no class April 6. This six week session is $l2O. • Auditioning Fundamentals Whether you are scared of the idea of auditions or want to sharpen your auditioning skills, this class is one every actor needs to take. This class for age third grade to adult will be offered Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m March 25-May 6, no class April 8, or Fridays from 6- 7:30 p.m. March 26-May 7, no class April 9. This six week session is $l2O. • Improv Learn acting skills in a fun, fast, and furi ous hour and half! It’s the most fun you’ll ever have learning. This class for grades 3-8 will be offered on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. March 23- May 4, no class April 6. This six-week session is $l2O. • Musical Theatre Participants will learn how to provide their best perform ance by developing the skills required for a musical. This class for grades 3-8 will be Fridays from 6-7:30 p.m. March 26-May 7. no class April 9. This six-week session is $l2O. •Dance for Musical Theatre Participants will learn a dance choreographed to a well known musical the atre tune. This class will pre pare actors for involvement in a musical or help you just have fun! This class for grades 6-12 will be offered Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m., April 1-May 6. no class April 8. This five-week session is $l2O.