🌱Preschoolers Raise Cancer Research Funds + Benefit Concert Tonight

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Fun fact: On Aug. 13, 1997, South Park made its debut on Comedy Central. Since then, 318 episodes have been broadcast. "Beefcake!!"

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Today's weather:

Sunshine and less humid. High: 84 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cumming:

1. Preschoolers at Carrington Academy's summer camps raised more than $2,200 selling lemonade. The money went to Alex's Lemonade Stand, a childhood cancer foundation dedicated to funding research and supporting patients and their families. Campers sold lemonade and other treats to each other, staff, teachers and their families to help raise the funds. Carrington Academy preschools are located in Cumming, Alpharetta, Braselton and Suwanee. (CBS46)
2. StretchLab, a unique wellness concept offering customized assisted-stretch sessions, is hosting a grand opening today from 2-4 p.m. at the Cumming location, 916 Market Place Boulevard. Mayor Troy Brumbalow will be on site. There will be membership promotions, raffles for local businesses including Row House, Hotworx, Whydrate, Hypervolt and others. Flexologists will also demo stretches after the ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Forsyth County News Online)
3. Rock for Rescues Benefit Concert returns to the The Green at Crabapple Market for an evening of music benefiting animal rescue non-profits tonight from 5 – 10 p.m. Local student band, Chip McGuire and The Renegades starts the music off, followed by the band, The VIBE, playing favorites from the 80s through today's hits. All of all the ticket sales will benefit Angels Among Us, Good Mews Animal Foundation, Wags & Wiggles and Rock for Rescues Foundation. Tickets are $20 for a single and $15 for two or more. (Patch)

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Today in and around Cumming:

• Georgia's Response to the Holocaust - Exhibit from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust - Post Road Library (All Day)
• Suwanee Farmers Market - Town Center Park (8 a.m.)
• Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary – Forsyth County Cadet Squadron Open House (10 a.m.)
• BOOKMOBILE VISIT - Chattahoochee Elementary School (10:30 a.m.)
• Atlanta Summer Wine Festival - The Eastern (noon)
• Mirabel's Enchanting Day Out - Sweet & Sassy (1 p.m.)
• 2022 Blues & Q Charity Event - Kinsey Family Farm (6 p.m.)
• Bingo! - VFW Post 9143 (7 p.m.)
• Live Music: Cody Matthews - NoFo Brewery (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists that even if they have a green light, they need to STOP for pedestrians in the crosswalk before turning left or right. Pedestrians have the right of way. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Mashburn Elementary is offering after-school clubs. (Mashburn Elementary via Facebook)
• Whitlow Elementary is seeking applicants to be a part of the Robo Wolves, Vex IQ Competition Robotics Team. Applications are due by August 19. (Whitlow Elementary via Facebook)
• Interested in becoming a mentor in Forsyth County Schools? Check the link training dates and more information. (Shiloh Point Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools is hiring bus drivers. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Chattahoochee Elementary has several extracurricular opportunities for students in 3rd - 5th grade. Visit https://tinyurl.com/3s2vchf3 for more information. (Chattahoochee 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 the shelter and HSFC does. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• Coal Mountain Elementary is looking for volunteers for the 100 Mile Club to scan the runner's cards as they come around the track. Volunteers would need to be available from 7 - 7:40 a.m. Monday and Wednesdays. Email Coach Heath if you're interested. (Coal Mountain Elementary via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Family YMCA is waiving its joining fee through August 15. (Forsyth County Family YMCA via Facebook)
• 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)
• 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

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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