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Friday, November 20, 2009
Forsyth County's Christmas in Central Park This Weekend
 Get into the holiday spirit with activities, entertainment and more! Plan to spend some time this weekend at one of two days of family-friendly holiday fun at the fifth annual Christmas in Central Park. The event takes place Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Forsyth County's Central Park Recreation Center in Cumming. Attendees will enjoy a holiday shopping area featuring a variety of unique handcrafted items including pottery, stained glass, candles, jewelry, quilts and more. Photos with Santa, children's activities, live entertainment, hay rides and tasty holiday treats will also be available. Don't miss the special 'lighting of the tree' Saturday at 6:15 p.m. Admission to Christmas in Central Park is free. Central Park Recreation Center is located at 2300 Keith Bridge Road (Hwy. 306) in Cumming. To receive additional information, call 678.455.8540. Labels: 2009, central park, christmas, cumming, forsyth county, november
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Keep Forsyth County Beautiful Electronics Recycling Event This Weekend
 When: Saturday, November 21, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Cumming Fairgrounds, Parking Lot 3, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming, GA Cost: $5 donation per car will be collected During the electronics recycling event, Keep Forsyth County Beautiful (KFCB) will accept old computers, printers, cameras, cell phones, stereos, televisions and more for recycling. The minimum donation per carload drop-off is $5. An additional $10 fee will apply for all acceptable televisions. Large wooden console and projection televisions will not be accepted. In addition to accepting old electronics this year, KFCB will accept gently worn shoes. The donated shoes will be provided to Soles4Souls, a non-profit organization collecting shoes and giving them to people who need shoes. All donated shoes should be tied or taped in pairs. Accepted Electronics: Computers, monitors, printers, typewriters, stereos, CD players, cell phones, fax machines, copiers, projectors, VCRs, CB radios, camcorders, cameras, cables, telephones, circuit boards, network equipment, radios, record players, UPS/battery backup, computer parts, computer cables, laptops, DVDs, keyboards, microwaves Items Not Accepted: Wooden TVs, projector TVs, refrigerators, toaster ovens, vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, washers, dryers, hair dryers, power equipment, gas-powered equipment To receive additional details, call 770.205.4573. Any business needing a special pickup before the event can contact Atlanta Recycling Solutions at 678.566.6665 or Keep Forsyth County Beautiful at 770.205.4573. Labels: 2009, donation, electronics, event, keep forsyth county beautiful, november, recycle, recycling, shoes, soles4souls
Thursday, November 12, 2009
5th Annual Christmas in Central Park is November 21-22
 Get into the holiday spirit with activities, entertainment and more! Mark your calendar now for two days of family-friendly holiday fun at the fifth annual Christmas in Central Park. The event takes place Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Forsyth County's Central Park Recreation Center. Attendees will enjoy a holiday shopping area featuring a variety of unique handcrafted items including pottery, stained glass, candles, jewelry, quilts and more. Photos with Santa, children's activities, live entertainment, hay rides and tasty holiday treats will also be available. Don't miss the special 'lighting of the tree' Saturday at 6:15 p.m. Admission to Christmas in Central Park is free. Central Park Recreation Center is located at 2300 Keith Bridge Road (Hwy. 306) in Cumming. To receive additional information, call 678.455.8540. Labels: 2009, central park, christmas, cumming, forsyth county, georgia, holiday, november, photos, santa, shopping, tree lighting
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Halloween Weekend: Haunted Maze at Uncle Shucks
 Looking for a great way to spend your Halloween this year? Visit Dawsonville's growing agri-tourism venue, Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch. More than 40,000 people are expected to crisscross through the cornstalks by the time it closes on November 22nd. But don't wait until November! The "Haunted" version of this Maze will only be open for 2 more nights: Friday, October 30th & Saturday, October 31st.
Uncle Shuck's Haunted Maze is a nighttime adventure through the corn patch, lit only by the clear blue glow of the moon. In the dark, sometimes your mind plays tricks on you...what was that sound? Did you see something move? Flashlights are Not allowed in the Haunted Maze during the haunt, so you might think of running!
Venture out if you dare, and try not to scream visiting Uncle Shuck's Haunted Maze.
There is a $3 extra cost for the Haunted Maze that goes to charity, so go have fun, and make a difference in our community!
All Kids 12 and under must be accompanied in maze with a parent. Flashlights will not be allowed in the haunted maze during the haunt. Closing time is at the discretion of the Manager! Haunted Maze starts at Dark, last ticket sold at 10 p.m. Visit www.uncleshucks.com for more information. Labels: 2009, corn maze, dawson county, dawsonville, haunted maze, hayride, november, october, pumpkin patch, uncle shucks
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Extending the Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers
Some want to expand the tax credit for homebuyers. Supporters say it could stem price declines. Critics say it would just be a costly, temporary fix.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Congress is considering proposals to greatly expand a soon-to-expire $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers -- potentially applying it to all but the wealthiest homebuyers. Supporters say doing so would further boost home sales, stabilize housing prices and generate jobs. Opponents say extending and expanding the credit would be a waste of moneyand only temporarily stave off further price declines. The credit now can be claimed by anyone buying a home who has not owned one for three years and who closes the deal by Nov. 30. Beyond extending that deadline, some lawmakers want to make the credit available to all homebuyers who meet income eligibility requirements. And some want to increase the amount of the credit from $8,000 to $15,000. Currently the first-time home buyer credit is available in full to those buying their primary residence who make $75,000 or less ($150,000 for joint filers). A partial credit is available to those making between $75,000 and $95,000 ($150,000 to $170,000 for joint filers). Labels: 2009, 8000, deadline, first time home buyer, november, tax credit
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