🌱 Christmas Events At CFUMC + Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl + The Nutcracker

Hey, Cumming. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• Christmas events at Cumming First United Methodist Church
• Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Crawl
• "The Nutcracker"

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Now, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; milder. High: 58 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Cumming:

1. Cumming First United Methodist Church is hosting several Christmas events this December. On Dec. 11, David Marsh Holiday Theater Organ Pops will perform at 4 p.m. On Dec. 18, the church will host a Children's Christmas Play at 4 p.m. There will be a Blue Christmas Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve services will take place at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 11 p.m. A Christmas Day service will be held at 10:30 a.m. CFUMC is located at 770 Canton Highway in Cumming. (CFUMC)
2. Pull those ugly sweaters out of the closet and come to Halcyon's annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Crawl Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6-10 p.m. The $12 ticket includes a night of fun with a special Christmas cocktail menu, photos with the Grinch and a visit to Whoville Brewville, Cherry Street Brewpub's first ever Christmas bar. The Grinch will also be awarding $50 gift cards to the winners of the Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. (Bar Crawl)
3. It's a Forsyth County holiday tradition going on 31 years. "The Nutcracker," a heartwarming holiday production, will be held at the FoCAL Center, 1150 Dahlonega Highway, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 11 at 2 p.m., Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, visits ci.ovationtix.com/36371/production/1128071. The event is being held by Sawnee Ballet Theater. (The Nutcracker)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Power Networking Lunch at Tacos & Tequilas Mexican Grill (11:30 a.m.)
• Santa on the Farm at 3 Oaks Farm (4 p.m.)
• Food Truck: Draztic Aztec at NoFo Brewery (5 p.m.)
• Photos with Santa at Chick-Fil-A (6 p.m.)
• RUN CMG Tuesday Night Group Runs at Big Peach Running Co (6:30 p.m.)
• Sharon Forks Writers' Group at Sharon Forks Library (6:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• During Forsyth County's Board of Commissioners Nov. 22 work session, the board recognized several Forsyth County Parks and Recreation staff for their achievements including CAPRA re-accreditation, GRPA awards and more. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Shiloh Point Elementary had an amazing afternoon at its annual Cookies and Canvas organized PTO and led by the amazing Ms. Kieffer. Also, a huge thanks to our staff and student volunteers who helped make it a success. (Shiloh Point Elementary via Facebook)
• Kelly Mill Elementary's Robotics teams attended their first competition. Way to go, Colts. (Kelly Mill Elementary via Facebook)

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Events:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (December 6)
• Santa on the Farm (December 6)
• Bollywood Neon Party (December 7)
• Halcyon Hosts Fourth Annual Ugly Christmas Bar Crawl with the Grinch (December 15)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra — A Kids' Christmas (December 17)
• Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra — Christmas Pops! (December 17)
• Add your event

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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.

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