🌱 FoCAL Announces Theatrical Lineup + Back-To-School Denim Drive

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History: On August 7, 1998, terrorist bombs at U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania killed 224 people, including 12 Americans.

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Now, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm; humid. High: 87 Low: 70.

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Here are the top four stories today in Cumming:

1. The Forsyth County Art and Learning Center announced its inaugural theatrical lineup with six new shows starting this month. Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" will run from Aug. 19-28. Next will be "Sound of Music" running from Oct. 13-23. Then "Nutcracker" will be running from Dec. 10-18. From Jan. 19-22, FoCal will run "Seussical, Jr." as part of its Penguin Project, a program that casts productions with actors and actresses with special needs. Next is "Mama Mia" running from Feb. 2-12. And "Matilda" running from June 22-25. Shows will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. on Sundays (Forsyth County News).
2. StillFire Brewing is having a Find Your Fire Foundation charity dvent to benefit Bert's Big Adventure on Saturday, Aug. 20 starting at noon. The brewery will be matching apparel, gift card and packaged beer sales all day and doubling any direct donations as well as donating money for every beer poured. There will be live music, food trucks, games and a raffle. (Creative Loafing)
3. Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is notifying residents to be aware of a pine straw scheme. The scammers come to the door and offer to lay pine straw throughout your yard for a price per barrel. After they finish, they claim it took more bales than usual and charge hundreds or thousands of dollars more than they quoted. FSCO received reports that two males were in the area of Kelly Mill and Chamblee Gap Roads on August 4 around 2 p.m. FSCO is reminding residents to avoid unsolicited offers and hire only reputable professionals. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office).
4. North Georgia Premium Outlets is hosting its back-to-school denim drive, Do Good with Denim, to support sustainability and positively impact the community. In collaboration with United Way of Forsyth County, North Georgia Premium Outlets invites shoppers to drop off their denim-exclusive clothing to be recycled. Customers will be able to contribute any type of denim apparel items to the Do Good with Denim drive. Jeans, jackets, shirts, skirts are all accepted. All donated denim products will then be sent to United Way of Forsyth County, where they will be donated to local families in need. Additionally, shoppers who sign up for email alerts during the Do Good with Denim Drive will have the chance to win a $25 gift card to various North Georgia Premium Outlets retailers (Premium Outlets).

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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)
• Trains, Trucks, & Tractors 2022 - Southeastern Railway Museum (10 a.m.)
• Legends of Jazz: Norman Granz - The Velvet Note (7 p.m.)
• Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (7:30 p.m.)
• A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (3 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Forsyth Central High School will host a meet and greet for FCHS families and students August 18 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
• The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognized Col. Carroll Edge for his advocacy for the Miracle League of Cumming/Forsyth County and the special needs community by naming the new Miracle League ball field coming Lanierland Park as Col. Carroll and Judy Edge Field. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Vickery Creek Elementary is hiring cafeteria monitor positions. Please contact Kristan Riedinger for more information. kriedinger@forsyth.k12.ga.us / 770-346-0040 x 180134. (Vickery Creek Elementary 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)
• 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 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)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Phil Giltman

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