by admin | Aug 12, 2014 | Sponsor Spotlight
We’re excited to spotlight one of our website sponsors – Ginger Howard and her Violin / Viola Studio and lessons. Be sure to touch base with Ginger about how she can help you or someone in your family with their lessons this year! Sponsor Spotlight: Ginger Howard Violin / Viola Studio Ginger Howard offers private violin & viola lessons to the Cumming & Forsyth County area – and to several of our Cumming Local families! She recently shared some fun question & answers with us and we’re excited to share them with you today. As a private strings teacher, she is asked a lot about what to look for in a stringed instrument. Here are some of the questions she answers most … Question 1: How much should we spend on an instrument? Answer: I ALWAYS recommend renting if your student is a beginner. Many strings only stores have wonderful rental agreements. You can build credit the first year of renting towards buying your first instrument. Below I will answer why renting is usually your best option at the beginning. Question 2: Where should we go rent or buy an instrument? Answer: If you are looking for a stringed instrument, go to a strings only store. Here you will be working with people who are very knowledgeable in stringed instruments because that is only what they deal with. (It’s sort of like seeing your health specialist.) Yes, it can sometimes be a bit pricier, but you will more than likely get a better quality instrument, which can make a world of difference even for a beginner. If the instrument...
by admin | Aug 10, 2014 | Deals
Consignment Sales in Cumming GA & Forsyth County Consignment sale season is upon us here in Cumming GA & Forsyth County. Several great consignment sales in Cumming GA & Forsyth County will be happening over the next two months. Make sure the sale dates are on your calendar so you don’t miss out! (Listed in order of Sale Date) Creekside UMC Sale Dates: August 14 – 16, 2014 (note 14th requires $5 admission) Click here for General Sale Information Midway United Methodist Church Sale Dates: August 21 – 23, 2014 Click here for General Sale Information Green with Envy Sale Sale Dates: August 22 – 23, 2014 Click here for General Sale Information Rhea Lana’s National Consignment Sale Sale Dates: September 5 – 11, 2014 (entrance on the 5th requires passes) Click here for General Sale Information Cumming First United Methodist Church Sale Dates: September 11 – 13, 2014 Click here for General Sale Information Scrap, Stamp, Consign Sale Dates: October 9 – 11, 2014 Click here for General Sale Information Happy Consigning &...
by admin | Aug 10, 2014 | Weekend Activities
Things to Do in Cumming GA – Week of August 11th, 2014 The Thursday/Friday start of last week always feels like a little dress rehearsal to me – so here comes the first FULL week of school – let’s do this!! Traditionally it’s another quieter week – to help you get acquainted with schedule, homework, and the new normal. Or just to catch up on some R&R. Parents of Preschoolers- many programs aren’t back to full routine yet, but you can definitely check out our things to in Forsyth County with Kids from A to Z – it’s geared towards summer, but full ideas no matter what day of the week, so you might find something you can do. Also, check out this article from last year for some ideas too. Also just as a reminder – take a look at our Calendar of Events page for a full listing as well as details on each activity. MONDAY: TIP: Monday’s are a great day to check out our “Things to Do Summer Guide” or Top Ten List for Preschool Ideas. TUESDAY: Storytime at Barnes & Noble Poker and Team Trivia at Coo Coo’s Nest Totally Running Tuesday Night Group Run And more! WEDNESDAY: Special Needs Awareness of Public Safety THURSDAY: Creekside Consignment Sale and more! Click here for all the Calendar information – and to get a head start on Weekend Plans! Coupons & Deals: Kids Skate Free: STILL ACCEPTING PASSES Kids Bowl Free: ACCEPTING PASSES through AUGUST 29th Kids Eat Free: Don’t forget to check out our Kids Eat Free Listing! Summer Break may be over but there are still some...
by admin | Aug 7, 2014 | Weekend Activities
Things to Do in Forsyth County GA this Weekend: August 8th – 10th, 2014 Well, did you survive the first two days? If they’ve already caught up to you, you’re in luck – the weekend is here! And if you have preschoolers or homeschoolers, then you’re still enjoying summer:). Thankfully there’s some fun things going on to help the summer break go out with a bang! As always, we’re highlighting our round-up of things to do in Forsyth County and Cumming GA. And as always, don’t forget the easiest way to know about things to do, places to go & small businesses to support in Cumming GA & Forsyth County is to be subscribed to our daily newsletter. FRIDAY: Farmer’s Market at Vickery Village Brookwood Farmer’s Market (back at Brookwood Elementary School) Spin! at the Cumming Playhouse SATURDAY: Details on the below can be found on our Calendar of Events page Saturday Group Run – Big Creek Greenway Lowe’s Build & Grow Storytime at Barnes & Noble Special Events at Barnes & Noble And more! SUNDAY: Details on the below can be found on our Calendar of Events page: TIP: Summer Break may be over, but the weather still screams Summer – Check out our “Things to Do Summer Guide” for an idea to enjoy today! Coupons & Deals: Kids Skate Free: STILL ACCEPTING PASSES Kids Bowl Free: ACCEPTING PASSES through AUGUST 29th Kids Eat Free: Don’t forget to check out our Kids Eat Free Listing for the Weekend too! Summer Break may be over, but that doesn’t mean SUMMER is: 2014 Summer Fun in Forsyth: We have ideas...
by admin | Aug 3, 2014 | Weekend Activities
Things to Do in Cumming GA – Week of August 4th, 2014 Just a few days left in our 2014 Summer Break! Where has the time gone?? Traditionally, it’s a little quieter week in town – not near as many planned activities, so it’s a great week to check something off the list from our summer guide – things to in Forsyth County with Kids from A to Z. It’s full of ideas no matter what day of the week – maybe you can squeeze something in, in between Open House and Back-to-School shopping! Also just as a reminder – take a look at our Calendar of Events page for a full listing as well as details on each activity. MONDAY: Forsyth County Schools – Middle School Open House (click here for more information) Stepping Stone Montessori Open House (click here for more information) Cumming Waves Swim Team Registration TIP: Monday’s are a great day to check out our “Things to Do Summer Guide“. TUESDAY: Free Summer Movies at Movies 400 (click here for more info) Storytime at Barnes & Noble Forsyth County Schools – Elementary Schools Open House (click here for more information) Cumming Waves Swim Team Registration Poker and Team Trivia at Coo Coo’s Nest Totally Running Tuesday Night Group Run And more! WEDNESDAY: Spin! at the Cumming Playhouse THURSDAY: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (for Forsyth County Schools) Free Summer Movies at Movies 400 (click here for more information) and more! Click here for all the Calendar information – and to get a head start on Weekend Plans! Coupons & Deals: Kids Skate Free: STILL ACCEPTING PASSES Kids Bowl Free: ...
