🌱 Free Clinic Opening + Vietnam Veterans Donate Bikes + Fall Fun Day

Hi, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes:

• Forsyth Community Clinic coming
• Vietnam Veterans donate bikes to children in need
• Cumming City Center Fall Fun Day

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Today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Cumming today:

1. A free clinic servicing low-income residents and those without health insurance is coming to Forsyth County. The Forsyth Community Clinic will provide free, non-emergent healthcare to qualified low-income residents ages 18 to 65 years old. Those age 65 and up with no Medicare coverage are also eligible. The clinic is opening Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Place of Forsyth, 2550 The Place Circle. (NewsBreak Original)
2. The Vietnam Veterans of America Cumming Chapter 1030 got into the Christmas spirit this week and purchased 60 bicycles for The Place of Forsyth's Holiday House Program. Members met at the Walmart Supercenter where they bought and delivered the bikes to needy boys and girls. The chapter budgets for this program every year and was able to purchase 10 more bikes compared to the 50 it donated last year. (VVA-1030)
3. Fall is in the air and Cumming City Center is hosting a Fall Fun Day today from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Check the schedule of events as there will cupcake decorating, family karaoke, arts and crafts, live music and a pie eating contest. There will also be free swag bags for the first 100 customers. (Cumming City Center)
4. Who's ready for a fall festival? The Great Pumpkin Fest will be held today from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Cherokee Veterans Park, 7345 Cumming Highway. There will be food, axe throwing, hayrides, bounce houses, a petting zoo, a pumpkin launcher, crafts and more. Don't forget to wear your costume as there will be a costume contest at noon. Free shuttles will be running as well. (Play Cherokee)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Service, Citizenship, and Civil Rights Exhibit at Hampton Park Library (All Day)
• Red Door Festival at Episcopal Church-Holy Spirit (10 a.m.)
• Magical Maze at Warbington Farms (11 a.m.)
• Trunk or Treat at Cumming City Center (6 p.m.)
• Drum Recital at Music Authority, Inc (6:30 p.m.)
• Paws for Cocktails at Fur Kids Headquarters (6:30 p.m.)
• Live Music: Dark Star Brothers at Legends Distillery (7 p.m.)
• Live Music: James Patrick Morgan at Freedom Mill (7 p.m.)
• "The Sound of Music" at The FoCAL Center (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Schools is hosting a Diwali Celebration at the FoCAL Center from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. http://ow.ly/ywFY50LgQhi" (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 28 for the new Forsyth County Fire Department Fire Station 9 to be located in the Lake Lanier area of Forsyth County. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Advance Voting for the Nov. 8 General Election & Special Election is underway at the Forsyth County Voter Registrations & Elections Office from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Forsyth Central High School is hosting its Thrifting Extravaganza again this year. Donate your coats, jackets or hoodies by Dec. 8 for the school's Extravaganza running Dec. 12-14. The club with the most donated items wins a pizza party. (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
• 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)

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— 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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