🌱 Aquatic Center Hosts Parent's Night Out + 5th Annual Rally For Vets

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Phil Giltman, your host of the Cumming Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things going on in town. Hope everyone had a great first day of school yesterday!

Fun fact: Patrick Ewing, the famous New York Knickerbocker and first overall pick in the 1985 draft, turns 60 today. Happy birthday, Pat.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories in Cumming today:

1. Need a break from the kids but can't find a sitter? Cumming Aquatic Center is here to help. CAC is hosting a Parent's Night Out today from 6 -1 0 p.m. The cost is $20/child where they will enjoy supervised pool time, games and a pizza dinner. Lifeguards will be present and on duty, and children will be supervised both in and out of the water. Can't make it today? That's okay. It will host another one Oct. 7. (Cumming Aquatic Center)
2. Downtown Canton is hosting Bumpin' The Mango, a family friendly fun night filled with live entertainment, late night shopping, restaurants, Kids Zone, axe throwing, food and beverage vendors and more. The event will take place today from 6-9 p.m. on Main Street. Don't forget your chairs and dancing shoes. (Canton Government).
3. The Cumming Chapter of the U.S. Military Vets is hosting its 5th annual Veterans Rally Point at Good ol' Days Bar and Grill Saturday August 6 from noon - 4 p.m. The event, which is open to the public, is a group of veterans helping fellow veterans. Donations will be accepted to help various veterans causes. (Legion 127).

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Today in Cumming:

• Georgia's Response to the Holocaust - Exhibit from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust - Post Road Library (All Day)
• American Red Cross Blood Drive - Cumming Library (10 a.m.)
• Family Dance Party - Halcyon Forsyth (6 p.m.)
• Live Music: Trey Odum - NoFo Brew Company (7 p.m.)
• Kapow! Comics MTG Commander Night - 540 Lake Center Parkway (7 p.m.)
• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (8 p.m.)
• Comedy and Cocktails - Legends Distillery (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Humane Society of Forsyth County will be closed for adoptions Friday and Saturday August 5 and 6 but will remain open for already scheduled clinic appointments from 9 a.m. - noon. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools would like to remind parents and students to expect bus delays the first few weeks of school as they navigate traffic and work to ensure students' safely to and from school. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Volunteers needed this weekend. Humane Society of Forsyth County received a grant through The Home Depot Project to upgrade a few areas of the shelter. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Polo Fields Equestrian Center (5890 Polo Dr.) is accepting proposals for private organizations interested in providing complete management, maintenance and operational services of the stable building and equine programs. Proposals must be submitted by 2 p.m. on September 1. (Forsyth County Government)
• Forsyth County Schools announced the USDA has ended free nationwide meals, which was started in response to COVID. View menus, payment options, and free and reduced info at http://ow.ly/u6XB50K6FCF (Forsyth County Schools)
• Forsyth County Government is hiring. Check out the opportunities available (Forsyth County Government)
• Rock Solid Brewing in Ball Ground will host a Teacher Appreciation Day Saturday, August 27, offering all teachers a $5 gift card with your order during the hours of noon - 6 p.m. (NextDoor).
• If you need help, get it! A new mental health hotline is now active. You can now call or text 988 to reach the Suicide Prevention Hotline and get the care you need 24/7. You can also visit 988lifeline.org/chat to chat with a caring counselor. This shortcut is not replacing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255), but will serve as an easy alternative for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. (United Way Of Forsyth County via Instagram)
• Tickets are now available for the 18th Annual Bark & Boogie Ball. This is the premier fundraising event for the Humane Society of Forsyth County. The ball will be held Saturday, October 15 at 6 p.m. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Want to learn and play lacrosse? NorthEast Forsyth Youth Lacrosse is hosting a free clinic for 1st-8th graders Saturday, August 6 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at Lanierland Park, 6115 Jot Em Down Road in Cumming. No prior lacrosse experience needed and loaner sticks will be provided. Experienced players are welcome as well. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Phil Giltman

About me: I've lived in Cumming since 2010. I'm married with two kids, both in Forsyth County Schools. I consider myself a jack of all trades. I love solid news reporting, scoring baseball games, playing golf, watching movies, reading books, doing crossword puzzles, listening to music, competing in fantasy leagues, commissioning said fantasy leagues, playing poker, trying new foods, traveling, and hanging with friends and family. I appreciate you stopping by.

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