The Forsyth County news. (Cumming, Ga.) 19??-current, April 15, 2004, Page PAGE 9A, Image 9

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EVENTS from 6A 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 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, 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. Forsyth County Library ... presents its Spring Preschool Programs Tuesdays at the Cumming branch, and Thursdays at the Sharon Forks branch, until April 22 at 10:15 and 11 a.m. Preschoolers can enjoy sto ries. songs and activities Programs are on Lapsit. for ages 2 to 3 (with an adult), promotes love of language and early language skills. Story time, for ages 4 to 5. invites children to listen and learn through picture books and activities. Registration is not necessary. Early arrival is 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 Local Chapter No. 2386 ... will meet Friday. April 23. at the Cumming Baptist Church. 115 Church St. The meeting will be at 11 a.m. and lunch at noon. The guest speakers will be Forsyth County Sheriff Ted Paxton and Merrill Lynch representa tive Don Boucher. For reserva- HEALTH BENEFITS Hospitalization * Doctor visits Prescription Drugs • Dental Vision ♦ Hearing Aids Chiropractic Services So Minimums. So Maximums Pre-Existing C onditions Covered So claim forms or referrals needed Ft XL FAMILY COVERAGE FOR ONLY $40.00 HR MONTH 1-888-768-LIFE, EXT. 12 or visit our web site at W W W. UFESAVERSEM ERGENCY.COM MUOU or 808 A VB < MxMBIB OF COtMQa I I i i EXPRESS* i Present this coupon . for a full !25% off! I our rack rates I ■ on all rooms. ■ Exh 14 at GA 400 I 135 Buford Rd. Cumming, GA 30041 | | 770-889-4600 | lnpiTM M«y Mtfi, 20M CUMMING EVENTS tions. call Audrey Henline at (678)513-6868. AARP Driver Safety program ... 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 eight annu al "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 $190,000 for The United Way of Forsyth 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 Forsyth County. South Forsyth High School Theatre ... will present the follow ing programs: On May 6 there w ill be a one act on "Jake's Women" and "All In The Timing." On May 7 there will be a K 3 h HORIZON 1 >4 CHRISTIAN ACADEMY >4 K | 3 t ErLJLz 3 h IBEBI h /I\ S 9 ►< / i \ ' m ►< >4 h Horizon Christian Academy’s ►< £ Annual Spring Auction £ Come One... Come A11... j jH >4 For an evening of fun, fellowship, and food! E 3 F Lots of Great Items Antiques... Furniture... *1 Interior Designs... Home & Garden... P Sports Memorabilia... Gift Baskets... • j Goods & Services... Travel... Surprise Items Made By the HCA Students J r When: April 17th, 2004 Where: Sawnee Mountain Church off God What Time: 6:oopm »♦ el A Christ-Centered and Multi-Denominational School For Grades K-12. M L 678-947-3583 or on the web at www.horizonchristian.org hJ 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. "Let Freedom Ring" ... a National Day of Prayer Walk will be May 6 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning at the Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church, 2850 Old Alabama Rd.. Alpharetta, at the sanctuary/north Campus. Walk the Newtown/Alpharetta Community. Prayers for America, unity of churches, schools, assisted living. Red Cross, the government, and many other national organiza tions. The walk is approximately one mile. There will be a short prayer service in the sanctuary to begin the walk. Only chil dren that are young enough for strollers are allowed on the walk. We will have the walk rain or shine. If it is raining, we will have the event inside the gathering area near the sanctuary. Please feel free to invite anyone that may be interested in this walk. All churches are invited. We wel come you to dress comfort ably and use patriotic attire. For information, call Debbie Holland at (678) 336- 3232 or dholland@mountpis gah.org. Auditions ... for "Father of the Bride” w ill be Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, May 9 from 1-3 p.m. Callbacks will be May 9 from 3-4 p.m. CATCo's auditions will be at Creekside Church, 673 Peachtree Pkwy, in Cumming, and will consist of a cold reading, monologues are optional. Appointments accepted but not required. All roles are non-equity and non-paid. Needed are 8-10 males early teens to 80's; 6-10 females late teens to 80's. Show dates are July 16-Aug. 8. For information, visit www.catcoproductions.org or to schedule an audition appointment contact jegold ston@yahoo.com or (770) 844-1412. The Forsyth County Family YMCA ... offers a summer day camp for kids at Eagle Point on Lake Lanier from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31-Aug. 6 for ages 5-12. Extended care available as early as 7 a.m. and after camp until 6:30 p.m. Transportation is available throughout Forsyth County. Two-week sessions are avail able for $225 per session. YMCA Eagle Point Day Camp, located on Lake Lanier off exit 15 on Ga. 400, offers a rustic environment for chil dren to experience summer camp in a setting unlike any other in Forsyth County. The YMCA provides a safe, wholesome environment for campers of all ages. We offer the most traditional day camp experience with age appropri ate activities such as: tubing, canoeing, archery, arts and crafts, fishing, nature activi ties, supervised swimming, group games and more. Each camp program provides quali ty leadership and instruction in a supervised setting. The YMCA prides itself on creat ing a positive, fun and exciting environment for each child to grow physically, mentally, socially and spiritually so they may reach their greatest god given potential while empha sizing the core values of car ing, honesty, respect and responsibility. Call the Forsyth Countv Family YMCA at (770) 888- 2788 for availability based on age group. We will accept reg istrations until sessions are FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS ■' Thursday, April 18,2004 - F full. Financial assistance is available based on need. A . $25 deposit per session is , required. We are hiring enthu siastic, motivated and respon sible individuals ages 18 and older who can be committed to having a fun and exciting summer being a positive role model while creating positive experiences for children. Summer Theatre Camps ... for ages 8-14 register ing now. Join the CATCo kids company and explore the many areas of theatre in a weeklong camp. Choose half day or full day. Theatre 101, will be June 14-18 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Theatre 201, will be July 26-30, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.catcoproductions.- org or call (770) 844-1412 CATCo spotlight seminars workshop training on every thing theatre on select Saturdays throughout the year on www.catcoproductions.org or join the mailing list for information hot off the CATCo press. 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 We're Having A Garage Sale 5 PC Vinyl Wicker CAAA 48'Table, 5 Cart Crt 4A A Seating Group UUU Aluminum Chairs V * | /LUU Reg *2224 JJ J Umbrella A Base 1*177 ________‘2963 gwi go Asst. Cedar 0 a an SPC Cart Aluminum Crt FA A Pyramid Trellises */Ik Seating Group * I Kmm RegTS-W “J Reg‘3369 JLJ J J One Day Only! Saturday April 1 T 10AM - 4PM wgjww ITEM I DESCRIPTION ORIGINAL PRICE NOW ONLY TWGrtwUmbreta 79*99 6 Place Hampton Wrought Iron Dining Set 779 ‘375 Asst. 48“ Glass Outdoor Tables *229*256 *M Pawley's Island Hammocks *ll9-*lB9 *7O >ll4 kaas.wn.am |«8« J a Great American •• ,* Swmg&Patio !20 Peoditree hwicway • 478-20 S-0346 1 rib mA ol M M hull • 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 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 pur chased in honor of survivors and in memory of our loved ones we have lost to this dis ease. 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. PAGE 9A