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PAGE 4A » *, . 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 e-mail at events @forsythnews. com. The Place of Forsyth County Inc. ... has a limited number of two-week YMCA Day Camp scholarships for children ages 5-12 years. This scholarships opportunity is open to low income families that could not afford to provide their child with this exciting and memo¬ rable summer camp experi¬ ence. Scholarships are avail¬ able on a first come-first served basis for the sessions on June 9-20, 7*18. June 23-July 4 and July Parents are encouraged to call right away. Call (770) 887-1098 to learn what information is needed and to make an appointment to determine need and eligibil ity. Safety Town ... is a fun-filled, nine-day program for children entering kindergarten. Participants will learn safety awareness and preventive safety procedures. Each camper will receive a T shirt, a digital CD and a med¬ ical waiver card. The program is hosted by Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department at Shiloh Point Elementary School. June and July dates are available. Call (770) 781-2215 or visit www.forsythco.com for costs and registration information. Fourth of July Steam Engine Parade ... Northside Hospital Forsyth proudly sponsors the annual July 4th Thomas Mashburn Steam Engine Parade at 10 a.m. July 4. The parade route will be published in the Forsyth County News. For further information and entry forms, call: Cindy Hansard at,(770) 887-0516 or Amy Webb at (770) 887-1530. Space is limited, submit entry forms as soon as possible. Forsyth County Senior Services ... is a nonprofit organiza¬ tion that is doing the follow mg: • Planning several trips for seniors. Trips include an 11 - night Las Vegas and Grand Canyon trip in Sept. 2008; a Nashville show trip from December 8-12, 2008; and an Alaskan cruise from May 15- 25, 2009. For more informa¬ tion in any of these trips, call Sonya Camarillo at (770) 781 - 2178. • Looking for homebound seniors interested in having a “friendly visit” by a volunteer. The goal of the “Friends of Seniors” program is to decrease social isolation for seniors. The volunteers for this program enjoy being with others and conversing on the phone or in person at the senior’s home. Volunteers are matched with seniors using similar interests, hobbies and demographics. Some activities that volunteers and seniors Freedom to Communicate ' Always, All Ways. Jl Mitel is focused on helping organizations improve basic business processes with today’s most advanced communications solutions. 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Teems Winder, GA 30680 770-867-1777 @ vofce.daea.vHjea.secutity 4250 Keith Bridge Rd. Suite 250 MITEL www.techoptics.net Cumming, GA 30041 www.mitel.com 678-455-4760 FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS — Wednesday, May 21,2008 CUMMING EVENTS may enjoy together include playing cards, taking walks, reading or talking. For more information, call Jennifer Howell at (770) 781-2178. Rosewater Theatre non¬ equity open auditions ... Auditions will to be held at The Rosewater Theatre, 633 Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell. Check their Web site for show dates and directions to the theater. For more infor¬ mation, visit www.rosewa tertheatre.com, email info@rosewatertheatre.com or call (770) 640-5500. • “Crimes of the Heart” from 7-9 p.m. today. Auditioning for four women aged 22-35 and two men aged 22-35. The Federation of Forsyth County Homeowners ... will host a question and answer forum for the 2008 candidates for sheriff of Forsyth County. All three can¬ didates, including incumbent Sheriff Ted Paxton, have con¬ firmed their attendance. The forum will be held today at the community room at McDonald and Son Funeral Home. The Federation’s regu¬ lar meeting will be held from 7-8 p.m., with the forum run¬ ning from 8-8:45 p.m. Seniors and Lawmen Together ... Seniors, join them to help reduce the victimization of seniors in Cumming and Forsyth County. The next meeting is 10 a.m. today at Cumming Police Department at 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Cumming (parking is available in front of, behind and across the street from the police department. Please con¬ tact the Senior Center at (770) 781 -2178 for assistance with transportation). The program will be “Scams Targeting the Elderly” presented by investi¬ gator Charles Adams. Contact Deputy Courtney Spriggs for more information at (770) 205-4547 or cbJpriggs@forsythco.com. The North Forsyth Lady Raiders Volleyball Booster Club ... is holding its second annual golf tournament at 1:30 p.m. today at the Hampton Golf Village. The North Forsyth Volleyball Team needs players and sponsors to partic¬ ipate in this opportunity to support the volleyball pro¬ gram. All proceeds will help support the cost for equipment needed, bus transportation and tournament fees. Anyone inter¬ ested in playing, being a spon¬ sor or donating prizes can visit www.northforsythvolleyball.or g or call Linda Praznik at (770) 889-9380. Free business seminar ... Are you a business owner, president or achieving salesperson who is frustrated by not having a reliable prospecting system, exhausted by educating prospects who never buy and suffering from call reluctance? Attend an executive briefing, “Break The Rules & Close More Sales,” from 10 a.m.-noon May 22. It is free to local business owners and company presidents. To register, call (770) 475-2799 or‘ visit www.salesengine.san dler.com. AARP monthly meeting ... is scheduled for 11 a.m. May 23 at the Cumming Baptist Church in the Family Life Building D. Meet and greet will be held from 10:30- 11 a.m. Their guest speaker will be Linda Heard from the Cumming Playhouse. She will discuss their summer schedule. Remember to participate in the “Can-A-Month Program.” The cost of lunch is $6 and will be served at the conclusion of the meeting. Call Carolyn Smith at (770) 887-6058 for details. Veterans of Foreign War Poppies ... The poppy is recognized as the memorial flower in countries throughout the world. Since 1922, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has conduct¬ ed an annual distribution of buddy poppies to raise funds for its charitable programs on behalf of the needy and dis¬ abled veterans, and the wid¬ ows and orphans of deceased veterans. On May 24, the Cumming VFW post and the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary will be distributing poppies to be worn to commemorate all those who have died in war for our coun¬ try. Volunteers will also be accepting donations. May family events at Vickery Village ... The merchants of Vickery Village in south Forsyth County are hosting a variety of outdoor family events during the month of May. All are free to the public, and most will be held in the Plaza of Vickery Village, locat¬ ed at 5920 Post Road in Cumming. For more informa¬ tion or directions, visit www.vickeryvillage.com. • May 26- Vickery Village and Wild Bird Center will host a Memorial Day celebration. The free activities will be held from noon-8 p.m. in the Plaza. Live patriotic music will be provided by The Sounds of Sawnee, Color Guard and Veteran Speakers. There will be a birds of prey demonstration and other live music and family entertain¬ ment. The Upper Etowah River Alliance ... is offering two canoe trips on the Etowah River on May 24 and June 14 to anyone interested in a day outside. They will canoe in the Dawson Forest part of the river, good for people with all skill levels in canoeing. They will use Appalachian Outfitters, who will supply the canoes, paddles and other nec¬ essary equipment as well as shuttle service between the put in point to the take out. The trip will cost $15 per person, up to $30 per canoe. For more information or to register, call Glenn McAllister at (770) 720-4981. Forsyth County Public Library summer programs ... Children can enjoy sto¬ ries, songs and activities at the Forsyth County Public Library this summer with Buggy Tales. Buggy Tales AM is designed for ages 2-6 and Buggy Tales PM is designed for ages 4-8. “AM" programs are 25 minutes long and fea¬ ture short, colorful books, music, puppet shows and movement. “PM” programs are 35 minutes long, and fea¬ ture longer picture books and word games, along with music, puppet shows and movement. No registration is necessary. Early arrival is sug¬ gested. Buggy Tales AM, 11:15 and 11:15 a.m. • “Bookworms”: May 27 Cumming Branch; May 28 and 29- Sharon Forks Branch. Buggy Tales PM, 1:30 p.m. • “Bookworms”: May 27 Cumming Branch, May 29, Sharon Forks Branch. Forsyth County Democratic Party committee meetings ... are held at the Forsyth County Main Library at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: May 28, June 24; July 17, Aug. 26, Sept. 30, Oct. 23, Nov. 20. The Many Horses ... is a nonprofit organiza¬ tion dedicated to honoring and teaching Native American val¬ ues and traditions concerning the Earth, the environment and the natural world. The founda¬ tion is organizing a 10-day Walk for the Water starting at the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River on May 30 and ending on June 10 in a traditional Native American Ceremony in Atlanta, June 4, there will be a Native American Festival and Benefit Concert at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. They are asking for Native American Elders, as well as all people regardless of race, religion or ethnic background to walk with them. People interested in supporting or participating in the walk can visit http://www.walkforthewater.or g or call Gary Fourstar at (678) 488-2368 for more information. Forsyth County Public Library Summer Showcase ... Registration is not nec- WE BUY ALL |GOLD & SILVERl INCLUDING: • Class Rings • Wedding Bands • Coins • Broken Jewelry • Dental Gold . (jainewiti/fe Mon- Thurs tO - 6:30; Fri - Sat 10-7 / / / * >' J . , / •’ f .-Li . CHEERLEADING Register Now Upward Football and Cheerleading Programs for girls and boys in grades 1-8 Registration cost: $90 per child; After July 6: $105 Registration Deadline: July 26 Cumming First United Methodist Church 770 Canton Hwy • Cumming, GA 30040 Questions? Call: (770) 887-2900, ext 220 www.cfumcga.com essary for these free family programs. Early arrival is sug¬ gested for best seating. • “Stories from South of the Border”- 10:30 a.m. May 31 at the Cumming Branch. Learn about the legends of Latin America through stories, songs and traditional musical instruments as storyteller Tersi Bendiburg presents “Stories from South of the Border." • “Storybook Alive”- 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. May 31 at the Sharon Forks Branch. Captain Hook, Dorothy, the Fairy Godmother and Peter Pan come to life through music and drama as Wendy Bennett performs “Storybook Alive.” Enjoy musical fun for all ages. Third Annual Concert in the Quarry ... will occur rain or shine at 7:30 p.m. May 31 at the Martin Marietta Forsyth Quarry, 3561 Peachtree Parkway, in Suwanee. Starship, starring Mickey Thomas, will headline. Master of ceremony, Scott Slade of WSB Radio, will get started with the South Forsyth Wind Ensemble performing in advance. All proceeds benefit the South Forsyth High School Band Program. Adults are $40 and students (18 and under with valid ID) is $25. Food concessions and quarry tours are offered and the event ends with a fireworks display. Concert goers must arrive early for shuttle buses. To pur¬ chase tickets or for more information, visit www.con certinthequarry.com or e-mail ciq07@bellsouth.net. An Afternoon Opera Soiree ... at 3 p.m. June 1 at the Cumming Playhouse, featur¬ ing opera, art songs and songs of faith starring acclaimed musicians of the North Georgia Area. This is present¬ ed under the direction of Sharon Gunter, Ph. D., Jeanie Lipscomb and Marianna Carroll. Family Fun Night ... hosted by the Mancuso Family and the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, is an evening of games, crafts, activities, food jgl MOVIES FRIDAY 5/16 WEDNESDAY 400 5/21/05 - THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA:PRINCE CASPIAN (PG) 12:10, 1:10, 2:30,3:25,4:30, 5:40, 6:55, 7:40, 8:50, 9:55 IRON MAN (PG13) 12:05,1:00,2:50,4:00,5:45, 7:00,8:45, 9:45 SPEED RACER (PG) 12:00, 12:45, 1:15,3:00,3:50, 4:15 5:55, 7:30, 8:55 WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (PG13) 12:10,12:40,2:30, 3:05, 4:50, 5:30, 7:10, 7:50,9:35, 10:10 MADE OF HONOR (PG13) 12:15,2:35,4:55, 7:15, 9:50 BABY MAMA (PG13) 7:35,10:00 HORTON HEARS A WHO (PG) 12:20 "‘INDIANA JONES & THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL »** '.'.SPECIAL MIDNIGHT-01 SHOW WEDNESDAY NIGHT5/21!! ""TICKETS FOR ‘INDIANA JONES" (PG13) ON SALE NOW **** TICKETS ON SALE UP TO 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE ADULTS $8.50 STUDENT/SR $7.50 CHILD $6.50 ALL SEATS BEFORE 6 PM $5.75 Seethemovies.com • 678-SI3-4400 and an outdoor movie. It will be June 7 under the stars at Joint Venture Park at Dave’s Creek (3660 Melody Mizer Lane in Cumming) in memory of Samantha Ashley Mancuso and in honor of all affected by mitochondrial disorders. Activities begin at 5 p.m. with Alvin and the Chipmunks showing at 9 p.m. There will be a Guitar Hero competition, raffles, a silent auction and over 100 door prizes. No glass containers, alcohol or pets are permitted. They will be sup¬ porting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta by collecting new coloring books and boxes of crayons. Visit www.MovieNightForMito.co m for more information. Forsyth County Farmers’ Market ... will be open on Wednesdays from June 11 Sept. 13 at the the Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road. Vendors are open from 7 a.m. until they sell out. Vogel State Park hosts free Kids Fishing Rodeo ... from 8 a.m.-noon June 14 at the park located on Georgia Hwy. 129. Fishing will be allowed by kids 12 years and younger. This pro¬ gram is designed to get kids and their families involved in the healthy sport of fishing. Vogel volunteers and staff will be helping with baiting hooks, giving out bait and taking fish off the hooks. Please bring your own fishing poles if pos¬ sibles, though a limited supply will be available for loan. Children must be present with an adujt. The first 300 chil¬ dren will receive a free t-shirt. E-mail vogel@alltel.net for more information. Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band ... Join the Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band for its upcoming invitation to DC for the 2008 National Community Concert Band Sousa Festival June 20-22. For information on how you can join or pro¬ vide much needed support, contact Garth at (770) 205- 6000. The band rehearses at 5920 Odell St. in Vickery Village. Rehearsals are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday.