🌱 Witches Night Out + Free Flu Shot For Kids + Ghost Hunting 101

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Phil Giltman, your host of the Cumming Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including...

• Witches Night Out
• Boil water advisory
• No-cost flu shot

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Turning sunny and beautiful. High: 76 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories in and around Cumming today:

1. Calling all witches! The Place of Forsyth County will be hosting a Witches Night Out Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6-10 p.m. at Halcyon. There will be dancing, costume contests with prizes, adult trick-or-treating, photo booths, trivia, Halloween-themed cocktails and more. Tickets are $12 for this Halloween Ladies Night Out and all proceeds benefit The Place. Raffle tickets will be on sale as well. (The Place)
2. On Oct. 6, the Forsyth County Department of Water and Sewer issued a boil water advisory as a precautionary measure after a telecommunications contractor struck a water line in the Pilgrim Mill Road peninsula area. If you are in an affected area, water should be boiled for at least one full minute after reaching a full boil. (Forsyth County Government)
3. In partnership with the Forsyth County Health Department, Forsyth County Schools is holding a no-cost flu shot clinic for Forsyth County children ages 4-18 Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 2-6 p.m. Oct. 19 is an early release day, and the clinic will be held at the ACE Building, 1160 Dahlonega Highway in Cumming. A parent or guardian must accompany all students. If you have medical insurance or Medicaid, please bring it with you. (Forsyth County Schools)
4. "I see dead people." Well, maybe you can too as the Southeastern Institute of Paranormal Research is hosting an educational seminar called Ghost Hunting 101 from 5:30-9 p.m. today at Hampton Park Library. Learn about hauntings, psychic studies, equipment and evidence. Visitors can then put that knowledge to use with a hands-on ghost hunt in the library. Adults only and registration is required. (Forsyth County Library)

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Today in Cumming:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness Annual Walk at The Collection (9 a.m.)
• Cumming Fair at Cumming Fairgrounds (10 a.m.)
• Transportation Job Fair at Forsyth County Board of Education (11 a.m.)
• Saturday Family Storytime at Post Road Library (11 a.m.)
• Fall Festival at Shiloh Point Elementary (2 p.m.)
• Live Music: Loose Shoes Duo at Freedom Brew and Shine (6 p.m.)
• Live Music: 'Jukebox' Jack Bandel DUO! at Legends Distillery (7 p.m.)
• Bingo at VFW Post 9143 (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Schools' graduation rate tops 96 percent for third straight year. (Forsyth County Schools via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Schools is hosting another mentor training session today at 1160 Dahlonega Highway. Visit http://ow.ly/BZLN50L2B41 for more information.
• Forsyth County Public Library's annual Friends' Bag Sale is right around the corner! Fill an entire paper bag with adult fiction and nonfiction for just $5 a bag. (Forsyth County Public Library via Facebook)
• 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 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)
• 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, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! 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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