🌱 House Concert + Pink Floyd Tribute Band+ The Great Pumpkin Fest

Hello and happy Tuesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Cumming. Today you'll learn about these stories and more...

• House concert
• City Center's first concert
• The Great Pumpkin Fest

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Today's weather:

Sunny, but cooler. High: 54 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories in and around Cumming today:

1. Tired of traveling all the way down to Ameris Bank or Lakewood Amphitheatre for a concert? Well, now you don't have to. The Sweetwater Café has been hosting house concerts to bring neighbors together to share an evening of food, friendship and great live music. Their next scheduled concert is The Black Feathers this Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. with a potluck beginning at 6:30 p.m. (Sweetwater Cafe)
2. Cumming City Center will host its first community concert Friday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. when Pink Floyd tribute band Interstellar Echoes takes the stage at Lou Sobh Amphitheater. Admission and parking are free. Food and beverage trucks will be on site. The amphitheater is located at 423 Canton Road. (Subscription: Forsyth County News)
3. Who's ready for a fall festival? The Great Pumpkin Fest will be held this Saturday, Oct. 22 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)
• Toddler Tales Storytime at Cumming Library (10 a.m.)
• Conversational English at Sharon Forks Library (11 a.m.)
• Forsyth County Board of Education Meeting at Professional Development Center (5 p.m.)
• Moe's Spirit Night at Moe's (5 p.m.)
• RUN CMG Tuesday Night Group Runs at Big Peach Running Co (6:30 p.m.)
• "You Guessed It" at Wild Wing Cumming (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Sawnee Elementary needs volunteers. Use the Sawnee Volunteer page to find ways you can help out around the school. (Sawnee Elementary via Facebook)
• Relay For Life of Forsyth County is hosting a "Thriller" performance at this year's Cumming Lantern Parade Nov. 22 at the Cumming City Center Amphitheater. (Relay For Life of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools wants residents to review the 2024-25 draft student calendar and provide feedback by Oct. 28 http://ow.ly/2mLE50L9e8N" (Forsyth Central High School via Facebook)
• Daves Creek Elementary is hosting "Fall into STEM" Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m. Registration is open to purchase tickets. (Daves Creek Elementary 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)
• 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)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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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