🌱 Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival + Steam, Power & Gas Engine Expo

Hello and happy Saturday. I'm back in your inbox this autumn morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll find...

• Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival at Lanier Tech
• 19th Annual Cumming Steam, Antique Power & Gas Engine Expo
• Dancing Joy at Sharon Forks Library

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But first, today's weather:

Colder in the afternoon. High: 63 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Cumming today:

1. 'Tis the season. The 19th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival at Lanier Tech will be held today from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and tomorrow from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come get a photo in Santa's sleigh or visit The Elf Corner, where only kids can shop. Food vendors and local charities and organizations will also be in attendance at this family-friendly event. Lanier Tech is located at 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd. (Patch)
2. Bring your tractors and engines as the 19th Annual Cumming Steam, Antique Power & Gas Engine Expo will be taking place today from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Cumming Fairgrounds. Come enjoy steam engines, tractors, engines, a working sawmill, shingle mill and a working cotton gin. Free parking on site. Kids 12 and under are free and 13 and older costs $5. (Explore Georgia)
3. Sharon Forks Library will host a special screening of the film "Dancing Joy" today from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. along with live dance performances showcasing dancers from the Sharmadayini Dance Academy. There will also be remarks from the film's director, Kate Tsubata. Suhasini Muthukrishnan, one of the dancers in the film, will also speak. (Forsyth Public Library)

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Today in Cumming:

• Alpharetta Farmers Market at Town Green by Alpharetta City Hall (8:30 a.m.)
• Cornhole for CASA at Legends Distillery (10 a.m.)
• Fantastic Frozen Day Out at Sweet & Sassy (1 p.m.)
• Art from the Heart at Cumming Library (2 p.m.)
• Christmas Tree Farm Photo Sessions at Bottoms Christmas Tree Farm (3:45 p.m.)
• Bingo at VFW 9143 (5 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Looking to adopt a furry friend? Check out the local dogs, cats, and pets up for adoption at area shelters. (Cumming Patch)
• Whitlow Elementary would like to recognize Mrs. Emily Douglas, the school's psychologist, in honor of National School Psychology Week. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
• United Way of Forsyth County has added new items to the auction, which goes until Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. (United Way of Forsyth County (Georgia) via Facebook)
• Mashburn Elementary wants students and staff to wear its 'Be Kind' shirts as World Kindness Week begins Nov. 13. If you need a shirt, check out the info from the school's PTO. (Mashburn Elementary via Facebook)
• United Way of Forsyth County announced the Forsyth Community Clinic will be open today. (United Way of Forsyth County (Georgia) via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Cumming Daily? Contact me at phil.giltman@Patch.com