by admin | Jun 12, 2014 | Summer Fun
Things To Do for 4th of July in Cumming GA Can you believe the 4th of July holiday is just around the corner?! We’re working on a round-up of some great events, special sales, and lots of fun going on around town. We’ll continue to add to the list as new events are found or submitted. Events are listed in date order and as always, events may change due to weather or for any other reason so please use the contact information provided to confirm events prior to attending. I’d hate to spoil someone’s holiday!! We will continue to add to this list as we hear of other events… Thursday, July 3rd Fireworks & Vendors at the Cumming Fairground 6pm to 11pm Vendors, Live Band, Fireworks, & Dance Concert Click here for more information Friday, July 4th Totally Running – We the Runners Half Marathon 10k/5k & Sparkler Trot 7:30am Event Benefits the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Click here for more information 5th Annual Dutch Monkey Doughnuts Independence Day Doughnut Eating Competition 10am to 1pm Bring a folding chair and watch the spectacle. Food & refreshments will be for sale outside of the shop, with ALL proceeds benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click here for more information Steam Engine Parade & Vendors at the Cumming Fairground 9am to 1pm Click here for more information 12th Annual BBQ & Turtle Race at The Foster House 11am to 2:30pm BBQ begins at 11am. Turtle Races begin at 1pm (register at 12pm). Prizes awarded to the winning turtles! Click here for more information Submit An Event If your business or...
by admin | Jun 11, 2014 | Weekend Activities
Father’s Day 2014 in Cumming GA Father’s Day 2014 is coming up – this weekend! We’re working to compile a list of some fun activities & offers to take advantage of this weekend! As always, activities, events, and offers may change without our knowledge. We provide contact information and links so you may confirm information. To all our Cumming Local Dads … we wish you a wonderful day! We’ll continue to add to this list until Father’s Day so keep checking back! (Listed in Date Order) Glazed & Fired – Father’s Day Mugs Date: June 1st – 15th All mugs are 25% Click here for more info Starbucks Date: You must purchase on June 12th You can buy a $10 giftcard to Starbucks for only $5 on Groupon. Click here to purchase the giftcard or Click here to sign up for an account with Groupon Parson’s The first 100 customers at Parson’s can receive a FREE Red Solo wine cup with a $25 purchase. Click here for more details. Donuts with Dad Date: Saturday, June 14th at 11am Cumming Library Share some doughnuts with Dad! Read some special Dad stories and create a Father’s Day craft. Registration is required. Please register each child and each dad who will be attending. Click here to register Father’s Day Storytime Date: Saturday, June 14th at 11am Barnes & Noble – at The Collection (formerly the Avenue) Celebrate Dad with a special storytime and special craft-time. Good for all ages. Click here for more information. Father’s Day at Lake Lanier Islands Date: Sunday, June 15th (All DAY) Lake Lanier Islands Dads get in...
by admin | Jun 10, 2014 | Cumming Local Events
Summertime Girl’s Night Out Event The kids have only been out of school two weeks. Whether you’re already pulling your hair out or you’re having a blast with kiddos at home, I have a feeling by late June, you’ll be due for a little girl time. Yes?!! We’ve taken the planning in our hands and have a FABULOUS night lined up for you! Facials. Makeovers. Food. Is that sounding good so far? If so, grab your girlfriends, grab a sitter if needed and plan to join us for a Cumming Local Girl’s Night Out Event at Skin Solutions at the Otwell Manor! Your ticket gets you in the door to enjoy a night out with no kids, no husbands, no responsibilities, and you’ll be pampered along the way. It’s your chance to mix and mingle with other amazing women who need a night off just as badly as you do. Event Details: Who: Ladies Only When: Friday, June 27 2014 at 6:30pm Where: Skin Solutions at the Otwell Manor – 416 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming GA 30040 Cost: $55 per attendee – includes Mini Facial, Professional Makeover, Professional Headshot (digital), Food & Beverages Your ticket includes the following services from these great local businesses: Our friends (and family – Skins Solutions is owned by my “sister-in-love”) at Skin Solutions will take awesome care of us as we enjoy relaxing Mini Facials with a smoothing enzyme exfoliation and warm aromatherapy steam towels. Once our skin is glowing and beautiful, they’ll let the Professional Make-up Artists with LaBella Donna – an all natural make-up line free of parabens but full of beauty do...
by admin | Jun 10, 2014 | Sponsor Spotlight
Featured Summer Camp: Summer Dance Camps at Dance Now We’re excited to partner with Dance Now to help share their summer programs with all of you. Dance Now, located in the Mardi Gras Plaza across from the Midway Meal House, has a packed summer of fun and dance! Summer Camps, Classes, and even Intensives for further training – you’ll have plenty of options for all kinds of dance! Summer Dance Camps Camp: Pretty Princess Ballet Camp Location: Dance Now Dates: June 9th – 12th and July 14th – 17th Times: 9am to 10am Ages: 3 to 4yrs Cost: $55 per session Pretty Princess Camp Description: Girls will enjoy this week filled with dance, dress up, crafts, and stories. Each day our youngest dancers will learn about a different fairytale ballet. At the end of the session dancers can bring their favorite princess costume and wear it when they show off their best Pretty Princess dance. Dancers need to bring a healthy snack and drink. Click here for more information Camp: Fairytale Dance Camp Location: Dance Now Dates: June 9th -12th and July 14th – 17th Times: 10am to 1pm Ages: 5 to 8yrs Cost: $150 per session Fairytale Camp Description: Your dancer will explore dance through the use of different well known children’s stories. Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard Of Oz are just some of the stories that we will be using in this fun and inventive camp. Students will learn Musical Theater, Ballet and Tap choreography and will do a brief performance at the end of the camp session. Dancers will need to bring...
by admin | Jun 9, 2014 | Press Releases
Recently we shared an announcement about our new partnership with Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMHC) – we’re really excited to be involved with this organization & happy we can share their important information with you. Two Anniversaries for Atlanta’s Ronald McDonald Houses This month, Atlanta’s Ronald McDonald Houses will celebrate the anniversaries of the Gatewood House and the Peachtree Dunwoody House. Together these two Houses have served over 18,600 families! The Gatewood House will celebrate 6 years of serving families on June 5th, and the Peachtree Dunwoody House will celebrate 20 years of serving families on June 10th. Thank you so much for your contribution in helping them achieve these two important milestones. Without your time, support and donations, they would not be able to keep their doors open. More News from Atlanta’s Ronald McDonald Houses: Six Flags Tickets Discount coupons are available while supplies last at participating McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Atlanta area that offer up to $20 off of admission to Six Flags Over Georgia and $5 off admission to Six Flags White Water through September 21. Six Flags will donate $1 for each ticket purchased with a McDonald’s coupon. Coupons can be picked up at McDonald’s restaurant registers, and can be redeemed online or at any ticket window. A portion of the ticket sales go directly to ARMHC! E-Newsletter & Father’s Day Also, this month Atlanta’s Ronald McDonald Houses are launching a new semi-annual e-newsletter. If you would like to join the email list, then register your email by clicking here. The June e-newsletter will include a special Father’s Day story! About Atlanta...
