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🌱 FCHS Homecoming + Holistic Wellness Networking + Composting 101
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Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Cumming, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.
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Here are the top four stories in Cumming today:
- Homecoming tickets for Forsyth Central High School are now on sale. A vintage Hollywood theme, the semi-formal event will be held outdoors Saturday, Sept. 17 from 7-10 p.m. at FCHS. Students may purchase tickets online through My Payments Plus or with cash or check. If students wish to bring a date who does not attend FCHS, they must pick up a form from Ms. Adams in Room 147. It's $25 per ticket. (Forsyth County Schools)
- Holistic Health & Wellness will be hosting a networking event at Legends Distillery Saturday Sept. 17 from 2-4 p.m. There will be goodie bags for the first 25 people, raffles, a vendor spotlight, samples and more. Those who register up to a week before the event will be peer matched with their target audience. (Holistic Health & Wellness)
- The Lambert volleyball team attended the Tournament of Champions in Guntersville, Alabama over Labor Day weekend and came back as silver bracket champion. The Longhorns finished 2-1 in pool play, losing to Jasper (Alabama) and winning to James Clemens (Alabama) and Hardin Valley (Tennessee). They beat Trinity Presbyterian (Alabama) in the quarterfinals, rallied to beat Bob Jones (Alabama) in the semis, and stormed past Westminster (Alabama) in the championship match. (Forsyth County News)
- Interested in composting and encouraging biodiversity in your garden or landscape? Well, the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards Program, created by University of Georgia Extension, is a certification program for businesses and residences. It will be holding a five-part series starting today at Cumming Library from 7-8:30 p.m. The goal is to provide fact-based information to clientele and help them implement sustainable green practices in their landscape. These sessions will educate residents on what they can do to have their landscapes certified as a Green Georgia Landscape. (Forsyth Public Library)
Today in and around Cumming:
- Quilt Show - Hampton Park Library (All Day)
- Books & Babies - Cumming Library (10:30 a.m.)
- American Red Cross Blood Drive - Sharon Forks Library (2 p.m.)
- BOOKMOBILE VISIT - Chestatee Ridge - (3 p.m.)
- Language Learning: Hindi - Sharon Forks Library (4:30 p.m.)
- Ladies Night - Fairway Social (5 p.m.)
- Unwind Wednesday - Cherokee Veteran's Park (5:30 p.m.)
- Lanier Forsyth Rotary Satellite Club Kick off - Tam's Backstage (6:30 p.m.)
- Karaoke Night - Good ol' Days Bar and Grill (11 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Forsyth County Government is offering free fitness, art and wellness classes as part of the improved Forsyth County Senior Services membership. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
- Forsyth County News is accepting nominations for the Best of Forsyth contest on who serves the best burger in Forsyth County. Voting begins in October. (Forsyth County News via Instagram)
- Forsyth County Schools is looking for substitute teachers and nurses. Pay has increased for the 2022-23 school year. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
- Chattahoochee Elementary is hosting Curriculum Night Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. (Chattahoochee Elementary via Facebook)
- Whitlow Elementary is hosting Curriculum Night Sept. 22. There will be two sessions from 5-6 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
- Hope By Design, a nonprofit organization in Forsyth County, is in need of twin beds for the families they serve. If you are in a position to donate a twin sized bed, please contact United Way of Forsyth County. (United Way Of Forsyth County via Instagram)
- Forsyth County is looking for poll workers for the upcoming election season. Serve the community, meet neighbors, make new friends, and even get paid (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists to park their phone before they drive. Georgia is a hands-free state. Drivers cannot have a phone in their hand or touching any part of their body while driving. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is hiring. Visit www.forsythsheriffcareers.com. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
- If you enjoy singing, visit Cummings Barbershop Chorus. It meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lanier United Methodist Church. (North GA Barbers Singers)
- Forsyth County Schools is in need of bus drivers. Pay begins at $18.02 per hour with full benefits. (Forsyth County News)
- Interested in becoming a mentor in Forsyth County Schools? Check the link training dates and more information. (Shiloh Point Elementary via Facebook)
- Humane Society of Forsyth County is looking for folks to join its Street Team, a group of volunteers who attend community events, man the booths and spread the word about what the shelter and HSFC does. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Public Library is looking for teenagers interested in serving on a Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB is for teens in grades 6-12 that help plan and promote teen programs in the county's libraries. It's designed to help students gain leadership experience, help the community and meet new people. (Forsyth County Public Library via Facebook)
- Forsyth County Government is hiring. Check out the opportunities available (Forsyth County Government)
- 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)
- Pinecrest Academy will host nationally known author, syndicated columnist, and family psychologist John Rosemond September 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. (Pinecrest Academy)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!
— 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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