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PAGE 12A FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Sunday, April 4,2004 EVENTS from 9A suggested. For more information, call the Youth Services Department of the Forsyth County Public Library at (770) 781-9840, Ext. 364, or visit the Web site at www.forsythpl.org. AARP Driver Safety pro gram ... a one-day class will be offered Saturday, April 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Northside Hospital Forsyth, 4100 Northside Medical Center Dr. in Cumming. The refresher course is open to AARP and non-AARP mem bers. Though the material is designed primarily for drivers age 50 and over, younger driv ers may attend. It provides many ideas on how to avoid accidents, drive safely and update the motor vehicle laws. Participants who complete the eight hours of instruction are eligible for a discount on their automobile insurance premi um. The course must be renewed every three years. For reservations, call Ralph Szweda at (770) 343-9500. The fee is $lO per person. Bring lunch. Norman's Landing ... will have its eighth annual "Tax Relief Tuesday" on Tuesday. April 27, at the Chestatee Golf Club in Dawsonville. The entry fee for the event is $275 per golfer and corporate sponsorships are available for $1,200. For the past eight years Norman's Landing has raised more than SI9O.(XX) for The United Way of Forsyh County. Lunch and dinner will be provided by Norman’s Landing. Chestatee Ford provides the "Hole-In- One" car. and there are great prizes for the winners as well as many items available at the silent auction. Proceeds will benefit The United Way of Forsy th County. 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 w ill present their spring con cert "A Night on Broadway." 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Will has created a place tor himselt amoung some of the worlds guitar greats ' Will Ray will be presenting a FREE mini concert and discussing the legendary handmade American G&L Guitars. Wednesday April 7, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. His only appearance in North Georgia at Music Authority, Inc. 123 Merchants Square • Cumming GA 30040 For more information call 770-886-9066 CUMMING EVENTS 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. South Forsyth High School Theatre ... will present the follow ing programs: On May 6 there will be a one act on “Jake’s Women” and "All In The Timing." On May 7 there will be a one act on “Agnes of God” 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. Sounds of Sawnee Community Band ... will have a Mother’s Day concert on Sunday. May 9. at 3 p.m. at the Sawnee Cultural Arts Center, 1090 Tribble Gap Rd. in Cumming. Selections will include every thing from symphonic and classical numbers to Broadway showtunes, ragtime and jazz. A very' special fea ture will be "St. Louis Blues,” a tribute to the mother of Music Director, Alice Lewise Bryan. “Mom enjoyed the piece so much and wanted to hear the band play it that she bought the music and donated it to the band." Plan to bring Mom for this special afternoon performance in addition to taking her out for dinner to celebrate Mother’s Day. All ladies will be honored with a long stemmed rose and a reception following the concert. Admission is free. 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 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 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 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 w ith his unique approach. For informa tion. call Deborah Andrews at (770) 855-6225 or visit the Web site at www.SaveTheHorses.org. Tek Marciniak’s Mounted Police Training ... for civilians will be May 1-2 at the North Wind Equestrian Center in Cumming. 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City of Cumming Recreation and Parks Department ... will offer the following classes: • Spring and summer 2004 registration will be Saturday, April 17. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dobbs Creek Recreation Center. 1115 Dahlonega Hwy. Only walk-in registration will be accepted on April 17. No mail-in or night-drop registra tion will be accepted until April 19. Registration on April 17 will be limited to a maxi mum of two households per person. Registration after April 17 will be received at the Cumming Recreation Department Building, 410 Pilgrim Mill Rd. For more information, con tact the department at (770) 781-2030. Sawnee Cultural Arts Center ... will offer the following winter events: • “The Spell of Sleeping Beauty” presented by Saturday on Stage. SCAC Children's Theatre will be Saturdays, April 17 and May 1, at 10 a.m. and Fridays. April 23 and 30. at 8 p.m. • “Lewis Grizzard: In His Own Words” presented by Springer Opera House will be Friday. May 7. at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are S2O. • Home and Garden Showcase will be Saturday, May 8. from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be door prizes, a raffle, demonstrations and samples. Admission and com plimentary raffle entry is $2. • Sounds of Sawnee Community Band will be in concert on Sunday, May 9, at 3 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are accepted. • “Robin Hood” will be presented by Saturday on Stage, SCAC Children’s the atre on Saturdays, June 12, 19, and July 10 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale April 12. Forsyth County Parks and Recreation ... will offer the following classes: • Hatha Yoga One-hour classes are designed for begin ner to moderate level students. Sessions use stretching, breathing, meditation and alignment to improve muscle tone, strength, flexibility and overall mind and body well ness. Equipment is provided and you may progress at your own pace. Classes are at the Central Park Recreation Center starting Monday, May 17, from 6:15-7:15 p.m. or Tuesday, May 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or Thursday, May 6, from 6-70 p.m. The fee is S6O for six weeks. Candace Gorijn is the instructor. • Tai Chi The Beijing Twenty-four Postures are being taught at Central Park Recreation Center starting on Wednesday, April 28, from 6:45-7:45 p.m. The fee is S6O for six weeks. Dan Smith is the instructor. • Karate Traditional Okinawan karate will be taught at the Central Park Recreation Center starting Monday, May 3, for ages 5- 12. from 5:30-6:30 p.m. These classes are Mondays and Wednesdays and are designed to develop a lifestyle that leads to self-defense, self-con fidence, improved health and improved balance and coordi nation. The fee is S6O for six weeks. Dan Smith is the instructor. • Hip Hop Learn dance combinations used in the Hip Hop dance style. Develop the strength, flexibility, rhythm, balance and safe body mechanics to dance confident ly in a social atmosphere. This class is for ages 11 Alignments Brake Service 770-887-2351 770-887-3195 107 Pirkle Ferry Rd., Cumming > and up. Classes begin Tuesday, April 20, from 6:45- 7:45 p.m. The fee is S6O for eight weeks. Jamie Bristol is the instructor. • Ballroom, East Coast Swing & Line Dance Ballroom is being offered from 6-7 p.m.; East Coast Swing is being offered from 7- 8 p.m.; and Line Dance from 8-9 p.m. at the Central Park Recreation Center starting Thursday, April 22. The fee is S4B for six weeks. Elizabeth Williams is the instructor. For more information, call Forsyth County Parks and Recreation at (770) 781-2215. Discounted Six Flags tickets ... 4-H once again has a super discount on Six Flags tickets. Adult, youth and sen ior citizen tickets will be available for $24. Six Flags gate prices for 2004 are $46 for adults and $27.81 for youth and senior citizens. Children 2 years of age and under are free. So you can see this is a great deal for a day of family fun. Tickets may be used any operating day. Tickets are available at the Forsyth County Extension Service, 101 E. Maple St. in Cumming, and can be purchased with cash or check. For more information, call (770) 887- 2418. Emergency Food and Shelter program ... Forsyth County has been awarded $13,731 in Phase 22. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local governmental or private vol untary organizations chosen to receive funds must: 1) be non profit. 2) have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit. 3) practice nondiscrimi nation. 4) have demonstrated the capability to deliver food and shelter programs, and 5) if a private voluntary organiza tion. must have a voluntary board with an agency willing to act as fiscal agent. Funds will be used to pro vide unduplicated services to individuals and families with supplemental food, utilities, rent and shelter related needs See EVENTS, Page 13A FREE ;External Diagnostic; Service I Includes road test, I I ext. diagnosis and l fluid check CALL I 770-887-0047 I for appointment k - - - -------------------- - <4