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PAGE 4A FORSYTH COUNTY news Wednesday, March 10,2004 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) 889-6017 or via email at events@forsyth news.com. Upcoming events Book Fair ... Daves Creek Elementary will have its spring book fair “Treasure Hunt" until Thursday, March 18. The fair will be open during school hours. Family nights will be Thursday, March 11. and Monday, March 15, until 8 p.m. 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 protocol and diet. There will also be a first annual awards ceremony. Addressing A Threat To Our Sovereignty The next GET I S OUT public meeting will be at the Forsyth County Library. Cumming Branch, on Wednesday March 10. at 6:30 p.m. The video speakers will discuss "The Free Trade Agreement of the Americas." and explain how this trade agreement will lead to the cre ation of the American Union just as the currency agreement led to the European Union. Read more about the agen da at http://ww w.cumming home.com/Pages/getUSout.ht ml Family Bingo Night ... Bring the family to Autrey Mill Nature Presene for an evening of traditional BINGO on March 13. With a little luck you'll win some fun prizes. The cost is $3 for members and $5 for non members. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve is just off of Old Alabama Road in Alpharetta. For information, call (770) 360-8844 or email autrey mill @ mindspring.com. Toastmasters of Forsy th County ... meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings are at the Cumming Public Library. 585 FIRST CALL 770-781-HELP (4357) Emergency help line tor Forsyth County. © A SERVICE V UNITED WAT \ arthur court designs,inc’ A portion of your purchase is dontated to The Arthur and Elana Court Nature Watch Conservancy for the protection and preservation of wildlife and the environment Gifts • Collectibles • Home Decor 770-887-9991 lakeland Hau Mon Fri 10-7 < umming. <.A Sat 10-6 M <OO Exit U» Hwy 20 (.loscd Sunday* WWW parvinigifl* tom CUMMING EVENTS Dahlonega Rd., from 6:30- 7:45 p.m. The next meeting will be Thursday, March 11. Come and enjoy listening to a variety of speeches filled with humor, wisdom and knowl edge. If you are interested in learning more about Toastmasters, please attend or call Mike Nix, president, at (770) 887-9802 (evenings) or Merilee Watts at (770) 888- 7814 (evenings). The South Forsyth Middle School ... Musical Theatre Classes present "The Sound of Music" at the Sawnee 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 Know ledge ... AARP 2386 Spring Kollege of Know ledge XXIV will 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 per sons 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. Forsy th 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, owner 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 luncheon is sls. Reservations must be received by March 12. For First United Methodist Church Welcomes You! REV JOHN L ‘X.’t it ( ROMARTIE. JR. SENIOR MINISTER 770 Canton Hwy ■-> ( umming. GA For more n information, call I Pj (770) 887-2900 |l J Keep Your Eyes On The Future Pearlevision Express Hiringl Glasses in One Hour IrtitM in Most Cases Atlanta’s Best HSStb Cole Vision MHOmI Dr. James L. 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Maflsf Georgia •Suite 550 77A.RR0.1A14 (Nert to Gwinnett Phee Mai) (tafrnntof Itente Repet) (In frent es Target) Br. PkMMgtiHM Tnseng, 0.8 770-623-1253 770-736-3006 770-831-7200 •t.JmmbL riu-vKOJF Br.jMMMLPMrvb.e4S Br. John Wfcmn,O.B Dr. Karen Foerch,o.o 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 winners 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." Every one is invited. Gardening classes ... the following classes will be offered by the Forsy th County Cooperative Extension Service's Forsyth County Master Gardeners: • Session 1: Moonlighting: Creating a Garden to View by the Moon will be Saturday, March 13. at the Sharon Forks Library . 2820 Old Atlanta Rd., from 10:30-11:30 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 tem peratures and a moonlight gar den makes more sense. Sylvia Holler. Forsy th County Master Gardener, will give an intro duction 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 Yjour 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, Forsy th County Extension Agent. Don't have JA&L Antiques (OrcaOUX. L rj and -1 Hr . Wit* Offer Real Antiques. At Realistic Prices jl r m en * ce Interior Decorating & Antique a/ Home Accessories, Wedgewood, ■ Lenox & Vintage Glassware SM Isl Purchase One Hour of Decorating E | kN Services and Receive an Hour Free || 770-887-5320 V Wendy Keenan Cell: 770-317-7479 ’ . Circa Style Larry Kohn ■JA A L 15'5 Dahlonega Hwy • Highway 9 North ' Cumming 30040 Hours: Monday by Appt. Tues-Sat 10:00 ■ 6:30 yk 1 )) ( pets? Attract wildlife instead. The benefits of having birds, bees and other wildlife in your landscape. How to make them feel at home. How to discour age unwanted wildlife. • Session 1: Roses will be Saturday, March 20, from 10:30-11:30 a.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 will determine how well they grow and bloom in the coming months. Our experienced rosarian will 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 11:45 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 mys tery out of growing 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 will be a live bee hive identifi cation 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. Prepare for cheer tryouts ... Forsy th 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 for ages 10 years old and older. The cost is $55. Registration forms are available in Forsyth County School’s main offices. This year a "Mock Tryout" is avail able from 2-3 p.m. The cost is an additional S 5. For more information, call Trish Merck at (678) 643- 8344. 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 will 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 w ww.forsyth.k 12.ga.us/school s/central_high/irishrush/. For The Longstreet Preschool a Ministry of Longstreet Baptist Church located at •6468 Campground Road, Cumming, GA. Openings are available for all ages (2 years - 5 years) for the upcoming fall session. Registration is Saturday, March 13th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm at the church. For information, call 770-781-9100 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’oeuvres will be featured. Advanced ticket sales only with limited seating for $25 per person. All proceeds will benefit commu nity service for mentally and physically challenged. For tickets and information, call (770)887-6141.(404)406- 0250 or (770) 889-9704. Mentor training ... will 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. Individuals are needed to spend 30 minutes a week to make a difference in a child's life. For information, contact Susie Brookshire at (770) 887- 2461. Forsyth County Library ... presents its Spring Preschool Programs Tuesdays at the Cumming branch, and Thursdays at the Sharon Forks branch, March 16-April 22. at 10:15 and 11 a.m. Preschoolers can enjoy sto- See EVENTS, Page 5A