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EVENTS from SA and "You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” On May 8 there will be a one act on "The Complete History of America" and "You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” All performances are at the SFHS Performing Arts Center. 585 Peachtree Pkwy, in Cumming. For ticket reserva tions, call (770) 781-2264, Ext. 741. The Peachtree Ridge Players ... of Peachtree High School. 15555 Old Peachtree Rd., will present EPIC Proportions on March 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door. This romantic comedy, set in the 19305. tells the story of two brothers, who go to the Arizona desert to be extras in the huge biblical epic Exeunt Omnes. Before you know it. one is directing the movie and the other is starring in it. Along the way there are gladi ator battles, the Ten Plagues and a cast of thousands, por trayed by four other actors. For information, call (678) 957-3100. Senior Net Computer Classes ... enrollment is open for the spring quarter computer classes at the Roswell Recreation and Parks Department. Nine new classes start the week of March 29. Each student has a computer with high-speed Internet con nection and receives a detailed, illustrated manual and practice disk. Courses will be at the Senior Net computer lab at the Roswell Adult Recreation Center. 830 Grimes Bridge Rd. in Roswell. For course details and class dates go to w w w.roswellse niornet.addr.com then "course descriptions" or call (770) 641-3950. Most classes are two hours per week for eight weeks. The AARP Tax Aide Program ... will offer free income tax service for low income and senior taxpayers, will be at the Cumming Public Library on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 5. No appointment necessary, you just sign-in and taxpayers will be taken care of in order of arrival. It is necessary for all taxpayers using this free serv ice to bring their Social Security card(s) along with last year's tax returns. This will assist the Tax-Aide volun teers in properly completing this year's returns. AARP Safe Driving Class ... will be Wednesday and Friday, March 31 and April 2. from 9 a.m. 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. MOMS Club of Cumming Southwest ... will host an Open House on April 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The MOMS Club is an International nonprofit support group specifically for mothers who have chosen to stay home with their children. There are more than 1,800 chapters in seven countries, and they are inviting you to visit the chap ter here. The club offers a variety of weekly activities for stay-at-home mothers and their children. In addition to playgroups, park days and other outings, the MOMS Club sponsors activity groups for members with common interests. For information, call Traci at (770) 888-6360 or email 0 momscs@yahoo.com. Chattahoochee Elementary PTO ... will host a community festival and thrift sale at the school on Holtzclaw Road on Saturday. April 17. There will be a moon jump, kids games and prizes, food, drinks, a raf fle, a presentation by the school chorus, a live band and thrift sale treasures. The thrift sale will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p in. The rental fee for a parking space with a table is S2O and for a parking space only is $lO. For infor mation. call Tina Cannon at (770)887-2266. Road Race ... The Windermere third annual 5K Road Race w ill be Saturday. April 17, at 8 a.m. with a one mile Fun Run start ing at 7:30 a.m. Both races w ill begin at the Windermere Lodge off of Windermere Parkway in Cumming. The course will lead runners through the rolling hills of the community, with scenic views of the Davis Love 111-designed golf course. Proceeds from the race w ill be donated to Daves Creek Elementary School in support of a school fundraiser benefiting Relay For Life. A 24-hour, commu nity-based event. Relay For Life was designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for the American Cancer Society. Registration forms w ill 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 katiesmith@wind ermere.cbeyond.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 www.SaveTheHorses.org. BATHTUBS II CERAMIC TILE Repair ~ Remodel ~ Reglaze With the nation t oldest and largest reglazing company vou can be assured of the highest quality workmanship and materials. VISIT our showroom or call for a free brochure. UNIQUE REFINISHERS . (770)945-0072 800-332-0048 . ” (770)271-1514 ' L '~ J O -• i 2S Ts7* w also specialize in antique rue s sink restoration “Don’t Settle tor half a pit stop!” Today, you can’t diagnose transmission problems without a computer scan. The other shops or NHBB car dealers skip this step or charge you x up to $65. 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There will be entertainment provided by various talented community groups, a live and silent auc tion with items from business es in the community, a moon walk. arts and crafts show, a raffle for a 2(X)4 Nissan Sentra and other events. “Tasting Tickets" will be sold at the door for 50 cents each. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Family Haven office. 103 Pilgrim Village Dr.. Suite 4(X), in Cumming; Inside Additions. 523 Veterans Memorial Blvd.; or the Northside Forsyth Hospital Gift Shop. Proceeds will assist Family Haven in helping vic tims. 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, anima) 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. Broadway ... is coming to Dawsonville. North Georgia will be treated to a special evening of musical theater on May 1 when the Dawson Community Chorale and the NGCSU Madrigal Singers will present their spring con cert "A Night on Broadway." The concert will feature selec tions from shows such as “Show Boat." "Fiddler on the Roof." "Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” and many other popular Broadway musicals. The concert will be under the direction of Dr. Lee G. Barrow, and accompanist of Mrs. Tricia Wester. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in the main sanctuary of Dawsonville First Baptist Church on Hwy. 9 North. Admission is free; donations are encouraged. 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 raising money to fight cancer. There will be plenty of food, games, family activities, music and other entertainment. 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 (he 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 luminar ies 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 information, call Elaine Thomas at (678) 714- 4028 or etthomas@bellsouth.net or Incredible Antiques Show This Weekend! w //7/k |||S H HbbSBhSS 9 Antiques Market March 19-21 Friday, 9a-5p • Saturday, 9a-6p • Sunday, 10a-5p Over 500 Dealer Spaces Antiques • Furniture • Jewelry • China Stained Glass Windows • Architectural Antiques Heirloom Art • Lighting and Much More Lots of Free Parking, Adjacent to GA 400, just one mile North of Exit-13 on Ga. Hwy. 9 Located at 1321 GA Hwy. 9, Cumming, Ga 770-889-3400 www.lakewoodantiques.com FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Thursday, March IS, 2004 Andy Holbrook at (678) 648- 3202 or alh 1956@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 informa tion, call Deborah Andrews at (770) 855-6225 or visit the Web site at www.SaveThe- Horses.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 occu pancy. Two payments can be made to the Forsyth County Senior Pathfinders on Jan 3, for $122.50 for double occu pancy or $147.50 for single occupancy. Jacksonville, St. Augustine will be May 24-26. The cost is $245, double occupancy. Travel insurance is provid 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 over come obstacles like shying. The horse will be more confi dent 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. No Longer Bound golf tournament ... the ninth annual Round 4 Bound charity golf tourna ment will be May 10 at the Reunion Golf Club in Hoschton. Registration will be 9:30-11 a.m. If a player needs to join up with a foursome. No Longer Bound will team the player with other players. After registration, golf events will consist of use of driving range, putting contest, deli buffet and the shotgun start/scramble will be at noon. Registration includes a packet of gifts, prizes, after-play din ner buffet, snacks and bever ages, nearest tot he pin and longest drive contests and a new 2004 automobile for a hole in one. For information, call (770) 886-7873. CATCo ... will have spring 2004 classes for adults, teens and children (8 years and older). To register classes, email cat coproductions® yahoo.com 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 ww w.catcoproduc tions.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.m.. March 25-May 6. no class April 8. The class for See EVENTS, Page 8A PAGE 7A