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PAGE 4A Listings in Camming 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, June 23-July 4 and July 7-18. 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 Fourth Thomas Mashbum 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¬ ing: • Planning several trips for seniors. Trips include an 11 night Las Vegas and Grand Canyon trip in September 2008; a Nashville show trip from December 8-12; 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 may enjoy together include playing cards, taking walks, reading or talking. For more information, call Jennifer Howell at (770) 781-2178. 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 FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS — Thursday, May 29,2008 CUMMING EVENTS (678) 488-2368 for more information. Forsyth County Public Library Summer Showcase ... Registration is not nec¬ 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 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. 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The Upper Etowah River Alliance ... is offering a canoe trip on the Etowah River on 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. Vogel State Park hosts free “Kids Fishing Rodeo St ... 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 adult. The first 300 chil¬ dren will receive a free T-shirt. E-mail vogel@alltel.net for more information. Sounds of Saw nee Concert Band ... Join the Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band for its upcoming invitation to Washington, D.C. for the 2008 National Community Concert Band Sousa Festival June 20- 22. For information on how you can join or provide 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. The Rosewater Theatre’s summer theatre program ... This summer, campers ages 6-8, 9-12 and 13 and up will have an opportunity to write, create and put on a show. Classes will be offered in performance studies, musi¬ cal theatre, stagecraft and the¬ atre management and more. Camps run for 2 weeks at a time. Dates are June 2-13, June 16-27, July 7-18 and July 21-31. For more information, visit www.rosewater theatre.com or call (770) 640- 5500. Forsyth County Family YMCA Third Annual Family Fun Run/Walk ... through the beautiful Vickery neighborhood will be June 7. The 5K Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. and the * youth run begins at 9:30 a.m. Healthy Kids Day will follow the Fun Run at 10 a.m., which will include surprise guests, games and activities for kids of all ages. Register for the Fun Run at the Forsyth County Family YMCA. Wilkie Family Reunion ... will be June 8 at the Old Hightower Baptist Church near Free Home. Covered dish lunches will be served after the church service. All rela¬ tives and friends are invited to attend. Forsyth County Republican breakfast series ... Breakfasts begin at 8 a.m. at the Polo Fields Club House (6300 Polo Club Drive in Cumming). A full, hot breakfast will be served to all patrons. The cost is $10. Dress is casual to business casual. A rapid RSVP to Stacey is requested to by e-mailing gop stacey@comcast.net. • June 14- They will be featuring Lt. Governor Casey Cagle who will discuss trans portation, taxes, health care, water issues, etc. Free educational seminar ... Edward Jones Financial Advisor Laurence Rothstein of Cumming is hosting a free educational seminar titled “Smart Choices in Your Retirement” from 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 20 at the Forsyth County Public Library Cumming Branch at 585 High-Octane offers from David Cheek HVAC It's your winning season with great savings on Lennox R' home comfort systems! 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See participating Lennox deafct tor details Lennox dealers include independently owned end Innovation never felt so good. m yom operated businesses. ® 2008 Penske Racing South, Inc. Dahlonega seminar'partici¬ Road. During the upcoming pants will leant 10 principles to help them make their money last in retirement, with the goal of providing a stable, steady retirement income. The seminar is free but space is limited. To make a reserva¬ tion, call Barb Horaney at (770) 205-1579. Master Gardeners 2008 Garden Tour ... This tour will feature seven beautiful gardens that are designed, planted and maintained by Master Gardeners. The tour will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21. Tickets are priced at $10. During this 2008 Spring Garden Tour, expert gardeners will be available to answer questions regarding plants and their habitats, drought related issues or concerns from one’s own garden. Profits from the ticket sales will fund ongoing and future projects that beau¬ tify public spaces in Forsyth County. Call The Forsyth County Extension Office at (7700 887-2418 for tickets soon. Fly Casting School ... Fly Fishing Academy master certified instructors will teach the mechanics of many types of casts for all elements while fishing from 9 a.m.-l p.m. June 21. Roll, speed, accuracy and false casting will be covered. All equipment is provided. Fly fishing experience is rec¬ ommended. Call (770) 781- 2217 for more information. Forsyth County Democratic Party commit¬ tee meetings ... are held at the Forsyth County Main Library at 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: June 24, July 17, Aug. 26, Sept. 30, Oct. 23, Nov. 20. “Hunt for the Oasis ... North Forsyth Girl Scouts would like to invite you to their annual summer day camp. Camp this summer will be the week of July 14-18. For more information or to register, visit www.north forsythdaycamp.com or con¬ tact Misty Pugmire at mpug mire@bellsouth.net. Groups needed to spon¬ sor meals at The Place of Forsyth County ... The Place provides a weekly Wednesday noon day meal and a monthly senior luncheon in Forsyth County. Because these are troubled times and so many depend on these resources, they need your help. The luncheons supple¬ ment their surplus and food pantry. Their objective is to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry. The Place needs caring groups to provide the food, serve and clean the room on the fol¬ lowing dates: July 2 and 23, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. Sponsors are needed for the following Senior Luncheon date: Sept. 23. Call Sandy at (770) 887-1098, ext. 225 to reserve a luncheon date. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy ... is a free nine week course that meets from 7-10 p.m. on consecutive Mondays. The academy is open to all Forsyth County residents, employees and business owners and pro¬ vides students with hands-on training and law enforcement knowledge. The course is run by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, and all instructors in this program are Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office employees. Applications for 2008 class¬ es are being accepted and can be downloaded at www.forsythsheriff.org and mailed to Deputy Courtney Spriggs, (770) 205-4547. The 2008 CLEA schedule (subject to change) is: July 14-Sept. 8 and Oct. 13-Dec. 8 .