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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 @forsyth news.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 »ty. 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 more 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 in®: • 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 may enjoy together include playing cards, taking walks, reading or talking. For more information, call Jennifer Howell at (770) 781-2178. Forsyth County Public Library summer programs ... Children can enjoy sto¬ ries, songs and activities at the Forsyth County Public Library this summer with Buggy ffl ^cineL^ U GA 400 & Hwy 53 (706) 216-1622 Bargain Matinees Daily Before 6 PM •Pass Restricted SEX AND THE THE STRANGERS* CITY* (R) (R) 12:35 2:45 4:55 12:50 3:55 7:00 10.05 7:05 9:15 INDIANA JONES: SPEED RACER KINGDOM OF THE (PG) 12:45 3:45 CRYSTAL SKULL* 5:45 9:45 (PG13) 12:15 1:00 1:45 WHAT HAPPENS 3:30 4:15 5:00 6:30 IN VEGAS (PG13) 7:15 8:00 9:30 10:15 12:10 2:30 4:50 CHRONICLES OF 7:10 9:35 NARNIA: PRINCE IRON MAN (PG13) CASPIAN (PG) 1:05 4:00 6:55 9:50 12:30 2:00 3:45 5:15 7:00 8:30 10:00 wwN.GeorgiaTheatreCompany.com FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS — Friday, May 30,2008 CUMMING EVENTS 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, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. • “Water Bugs”: June 2 and 3- Cumming Branch; June 4 and 5- Sharon Forks Branch. Buggy Tales PM, 1:30 p.m. • “Water Bugs”: June 5 Cumming Branch; June 5 Sharon Forks Branch. 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¬ 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. • “Magic of Reading”: 3 p.m. June 2 at the Cumming Branch and at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. June 2 at the Sharon Forks Branch. Join magician Arthur Atsma for magic, music, and lots of laughs as he presents “Magic of Reading.” This 45 minute program fea¬ tures dazzling feats of magic including tricks with metal rings, lights, coins, handker¬ chiefs and more. Fun for all ages! Registration is not nec¬ essary. Early arrival is sug¬ gested for best seating. 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 QuickBooks® Experts 770 - 667-1177 Williams, Horning & Company, CPAs Benefit Event far Youth Ministry - - Huge Yard Sale - - Saturday, June 14th 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Father’s House Rent your Space for $15.00 Rent Tables for $5.00 Also accepting donated items to sell. Contact Carrie Cauller: info@choosechrist.com Or call the church, office (706) 216-3248 From Hwy 400, take Hwy 53 west toward Dawsonville. The Father’s House is 1/2 mile on Left. All proceeds will benefit the Christ Fellowship Youth Ministry. 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. Safety Festival ... will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 31 at the Cumming Fairgrounds. The Sawnee Cumming Optimist Clubs “Have a Safe Summer” Program will provide parents and children with valuable safety information in a fun, interactive environment. Participants will take part in various exhibits and demon¬ strations such as bicycle safe¬ ty, water safety (swimming and boating), stranger danger, fire safety and internet safety. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department and Ambulance Service will provide the kids an opportuni¬ ty to see emergency response vehicles. The kids will meet and talk with firemen, police¬ men, and paramedics. The Sheriff’s Department will also fingerprint and photograph for identification cards. Northside Hospital Forsyth will partici¬ pate by sharing information on sun safety, nutritional eating habits and the importance of exercise to combat childhood obesity. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Sea Scouts will demonstrate boating and water safety, along with rules of the lake. Keep Forsyth Beautiful will present information on insects and snakes in our area and how to treat insect bites. Labyrinth workshhop ... will be from 10 a.m. noon Saturday at the Cedar Hill Enrichment Center in north Forsyth County. Come find out what all the buzz is about. Call (770) 887-0051 or visit www.Discover CedarHill.org for more infor¬ mation. Coal Mountain cookout ... County Commission candidate Patrick Bell is host¬ ing a cookout from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Coal Mountain Park. Bring your family and enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, cotton candy, a moonwalk and more. Please R.S.V.P. as soon as possible to pb@teambell.org. Gypsy Theatre Company drama camp ... will be this summer for kids ages 5 to 18. The week long camps will be June 9-13 and June 23-27 at the Cumming Police Dept. Meeting Hall, 301 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd. Each session will be half-days with a maximum of 15 campers. Deadline to regis¬ ter is June 1. Visit www.gyp sytheatre.biz for more infor- mation and registration. 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. Forsyth Central High School Bulldog Youth Camp ... This camp will feature instruction by the FCHS foot¬ ball coaching staff and varsity Bulldog players. It is for ages 8-14, and will be from 9 a.m. noon June 2-5 at the FCHS practice field. Register by Saturday for guaranteed reser¬ vation at camp. Entries will be considered on a first-some, first-serve basis afterwards. For more information, includ¬ ing proper attire and prices, visit www.fchsbulldogs.org or call Aubrey Moree at (770) 887-8151, ext. 1556. Forsyth County Democratic Party Candidate Forum ... will be at 6:30 p.m. June 4 at the Cumming Library, 585 Dahlonega St. in Cumming. Come to hear from the following Democratic can¬ didates: Sheila Elliott, Candidate for Forsyth County Board of Education, District 4; Jon Flack, Candidate for Forsyth County Commissioner Seat, District 4; Jim Powell, Candidate for Public Service Commission, 4th Congressional District; Jeff Scott, Candidate for U.S. Congress, 9th Congressional District. Plan to attend. With only a handful of weeks until the July primary, now is the time to come out to learn about and support candidates. 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. 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.com for more information. AARP driver safety pro¬ gram ...a one-day class is being offered from 8:15 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday4 at the Northside Hospital-Forsyth, 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive in Cumming. This refresher course updates the driving i w r w i F v mm w For Sale by Bank Nice Camper lot located in Coosawattee River Resort with paved street access. This nice level lot has power and water hook up and is ideal for the weekend get away. S3,IKK).(X) Contact: 706-515-2280 or 706-273-0536 FF pr $ « I bl ilai • • . :X ,. ** H '•murSyrf. For Sale by Bank Lot 177 in Coosawattee River Resort is a wooded lot that that is located close to the fishing pond and tennis courts. It is access by the main road. Great for building that get away house. $10,000.00 Contact:706-515-2280 or 706-273-0536 laws, strategies for avoiding crashes, driving more safely, minimizing distractions and more. The class is open to everyone. An AARP member may bring a partner to the class for $10. AARP mem¬ bers are required to bring their membership card to the class. Participants in the eight hours of driver refresher training will receive a certificate for a potential auto insurance dis¬ count. The course must be renewed every 3 years. For reservations, call Ralph Szweda at (770) 343-9500. Bring a sack lunch. Drinks will be provided. Forsyth County Farmers’ Market ... will be open on Wednesdays from Sunday - Sept. 13 at the the Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road. Vendors are open from 7 a.m. until they sell out. 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 ... 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. The Joy of Connecting, Cumming ... will be from 7-9:30 p.m. June 17. This is a networking event for women who are seri¬ ous about growing their busi¬ ness. A pre-paid reservation is required. Visit www.TheJoyof Connecting-CummingGa.com to register or call Annette Walden at (770) 887-6792 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. ■r ■ 7 4 < ■ For Sale by Bank Brand New 2 Story House with Basement (Unfinished) located in Coosawattee River Resort. Concrete Drive allows access to this 3 B/R’s, 2 ? Baths, with Hardwood floors thought out Living room/ Dining room area. Has a one of a kind Rock FP, Granite Countertops, C/H/A, Washer/Dryer on Main Level, Master Bedrooms has WIC, Whirlpool tub and Private Deck. Sit out on the large wrap around $199,900.00 porch and listen 706- to nature. Contact: 515-2280 or 706-273-0536 Contact Information Edgar Parks 706-515-2280 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.rosewatertheatre.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 Dahlonega Road. During the upcoming sem¬ inar, participants will learn 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 reservation, call Barb Horaney at (770) 205-1579. Master Gardeners 2008 Garden Tour ... This tour will feature seven beautiful gardens that are designed, planted and See EVENTS, Page 5A TT - V: Sfc. ki •:>* Yi .. *" . k. IKS%“ For Sale by Bank Lot 85 Beaver Bend is located in Coosawattee River Resort. It is located at the end of a quite cul-de-sac. $10,000.00 Contact: 706-515-2280 or 706-273-0536. Commercial Building for Sale by Bank Located at 5711 Hwy. 52 East in Gilmer County. Rustic look inside and outside. Includes invento ry of antiques valued at $148,000. Possible uses include antique store, apple house w/ antiques or a restaurant. Rock fireplace and a Iqrge walk in cooler. Upstairs area ideal for office, employee lounge or private family area. 7,563 sq. ft. of usable space. $385,000.00 Contact: 706-515- 2280 or 706-273-0536.