Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Winter Wonderland Tours 12/15/2018 11:00 AM - 2/23/2019 3: PM

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 13:01:10 GMT

Winter Wonderland Tours Saturdays in December, January & February (We will also be open Dec 21st-Jan 3rd Closed Christmas Eve & Day) Winter Wonderland Tours Put your hat and gloves on and enjoy a fun and interactive winter tour of the zoo! *HANDS ON *INTERACTIVE *FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! ______________________________ *See animals in the snow! *See and Learn how animals adapt to the colder weather! *Give out tasty treats to the animals! *Experience and take part in the training and enrichment of animals from Owls to Zebras *Visit with animals that have made Hollywood!

Lowe's Stores Hiring Event 2/7/19 at Dawsonville Career Center! 1/28/2019 10:00 AM - 2/7/2019 3:00 PM

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:21:31 GMT

The Goodwill Career Center will host a hiring event for area Lowe’s stores (Cumming, Alpharetta and Sandy Springs) on Thursday, 2/7/19 from 10am til 3pm at the Dawsonville Career Center. Applications can be completed upon arrival and on site interviews will be conducted for immediate hiring of a variety of store positions.

N-400 Citizenship Application Assistance Program 2/1/2019 10:00 AM - 2/1/2019 1:00 PM

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:05:38 GMT

Are you a green card holder? Become a citizen and exercise all your rights! In partnership with the Gwinnett County Public Library, the Latin American Association and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta will provide qualified legal representatives to aid in filling out the US Citizenship Application Form N-400. Certain applicants may also be eligible to have the government filing fees waived. Several sessions are available. All take place from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and are free and open to the public. Reps will be available on a first come, first served basis. •First Friday of the month from September to February Latin American Association Lawrenceville Branch 1001 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30046 •Third Friday of the month from September to February Asian Americans Advancing Justice Lilburn Branch 4817 Church Street Lilburn, GA 30047 For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org/n400 or call 770-978-5154.

Film Celebrating Poet and Illustrator of Over 50 Books, Ashley Bryan 2/2/2019 2:00 PM - 2/2/2019

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:30:26 GMT

Ashley Bryan has dedicated his life to creating beauty and joy and spreading love and awe through his art. He is a poet/illustrator of over 50 children’s books, and he makes magical puppets and sea glass windows from found objects inspired by his African heritage. His life story and the art he makes from this wellspring of experience is an inspiration to people of all ages. Gwinnett Library will present this film viewing on Saturday, February 2 at 2:00 pm at the Lilburn Branch, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047. It is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

AARP Defensive Smart Driver Course 2/5/2019 10:30 AM - 2/5/2019 5:00 PM

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 12:31:02 GMT

Join Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with AARP, for this Defensive Smart Driver Course. Learn defensive driving techniques and how to compensate for age related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Participants may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing this course, so consult your insurance agent for details! Drivers of all ages are welcome. Class cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers payable at the door with cash or check only. The class takes place on Tuesday, February 5 from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm at the Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024. Reservations can be made by emailing events@gwinnettpl.org. Please bring a bag lunch. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Power Networking Lunch 2/5/2019 11:30 AM - 2/5/2019 1:00 PM

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:22:09 GMT

Join the Chamber's weekly Power Networking Lunch every other Tuesday at 11:30am!

Outback Steakhouse

1715 Market Place Boulevard

Cumming, GA 30041

Register Now!

Members: $15/ Non-members: $30

For more information, contact the Cumming-Forsyth County

Chamber of Commerce at 770-887-6461.

Excellence in Business Awards Gala 2/7/2019 6:00 PM - 2/7/2019 9:00 PM

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 13:51:08 GMT

Join the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate entrepreneurship in our community. This event offers well-deserved recognition to a select group of businesses for their achievements and contributions to our community. Secure your spot to enjoy live music, a three-course dinner and drinks, all while cheering on your fellow Chamber members!

Thursday, February 7, 2019

6:00 p.m.

Forsyth Conference Center

3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd.

Cumming, GA 30040

$45 for Chamber Members

$55 for Non-Members

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Ribbon Cutting - School Street Playhouse 2/8/2019 6:00 PM - 2/8/2019 7:00 PM

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 19:48:25 GMT

Ribbon Cutting

Journey through Jazz and Blues 2/9/2019 1:00 PM - 2/9/2019

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:25:31 GMT

Join musicians from the Atlanta Blues Society and learn about influential blues and jazz musicians. Connect today’s popular music with old tunes and make some music of your own! This Journey through Jazz and Blues program takes place on Saturday, February 9 at 1:00 pm at the Gwinnett County Public Library’s Lilburn Branch, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047. It is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Trace Your Roots – African American Genealogy Workshop 2/10/2019 3:00 PM - 2/10/2019

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:30:09 GMT

Genealogy interest has exploded with the ease and availability of online research. Learn how to overcome the challenges of tracing African American genealogy through free genealogy databases, including the Library Edition of Ancestry.com. Presented by Gwinnett County Public Library, this Trace Your Roots workshop will take place on Sunday, February 10 at 3:00 pm at the Collins Hill Branch, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. It is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

2019 Economic Outlook Breakfast 2/12/2019 7:30 AM - 2/12/2019 9:00 AM

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:29:25 GMT

Make plans to attend the

2019 Economic Outlook Breakfast

Presented By:

and co-hosted by the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce & the Lanier-Forsyth Rotary Club.

Tuesday, February 12th, 2019
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Forsyth Conference Center
3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd.
Cumming, GA 30041

Kenneth Shiver, Chief Economist for Southern Company,
will share insights into the economic status of
Northeast Georgia, the GA 400 corridor and
Forsyth County as well as predictions for the future.

This Event is Sold Out!

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Forsyth March For Babies Community Kickoff 2/12/2019 11:30 AM - 2/12/2019 1:00 PM

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 10:10:22 GMT

Let’s fight for the health of all moms and babies in our community! Join us as we kickoff our annual Forsyth March For Babies Campaign with a luncheon that brings our supporters together to connect with each other, and on our mission. Hear from families in your community talk about how prematurity has impacted their life and why they participate in Forsyth March For Babies year after year. March of Dimes empowers families with programs, information and tools to have healthier pregnancies. By giving every baby the best possible start, we’re building a brighter future for us all. This is a free luncheon. Please RSVP to vstamps@marchofdimes.org by February 5, 2019

Healthcare Association of Forsyth County Workshop: Marketing Your Practice 2/13/2019 11:30 AM - 2/13/2019 1:00 PM

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:19:18 GMT

HCA Workshop:

Marketing Your Practice

Thursday, February 13, 2019

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Georgia Highlands Medical

475 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA 30040

$20 For Members; $40 For Non-Members

(REGISTER NOW & GET 2-FOR-1 ADMISSION)

Speakers Include:

Cary Greenberg President, Digital Media Nation

91% of patients look at online reviews to inform their choice of a care provider. Cary Greenberg, President of Digital Media Nation, will share strategies and tactics you can put to work in your practice to boost your ratings and improve the quality of reviews from your patients.

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Veterans Roundtable Monthly Meeting 2/13/2019 1:00 PM - 2/13/2019 3:00 PM

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:13:26 GMT

Gwinnett Library, in partnership with Goodwill Industries, would like to invite you to our Gwinnett Veterans Monthly Roundtable Meeting. Enjoy comradery and receive help and advice on filing VA claims, medical and educational resources, housing, job resources, and more. No reservations are needed. Drop-in between 1:00-3:00 pm. Meetings take place the second Wednesday of the month at our Buford Branch, 2100 Buford Highway, Buford, GA 30518. The next scheduled meetings are February 13, March 13, and April 10. For more information, email cwalker@ging.org.

LEAP (Ladies of Excellence and Partnership) Networking Breakfast 2/14/2019 7:30 AM - 2/14/2019 9:00 AM

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 13:51:48 GMT

LEAP's mission is to empower women in Forsyth County to make bold LEAP's in business and in life. We connect and encourage a diverse group of community leaders by offering fun, engaging experiences.

Thursday, February 14th

7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Lush Life

101 Meadow Drive

Cumming, GA 30040

Attendance is Complimentary for Members &

$30 for Non-Members.

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N-400 Citizenship Application Assistance Program 2/15/2019 10:00 AM - 2/15/2019 1:00 PM

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:35:27 GMT

Making a Memory Quilt: Tell Your Family’s Story 2/16/2019 2:00 PM - 2/16/2019

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:20:19 GMT

Contemporary memory quilts preserve treasured memories of people, events, accomplishments, and places. Quilters of previous generations saved scraps of fabrics from dresses, aprons, or shirts out of necessity to use in their quilts. This created the unintended, yet still special, tradition of quilts holding special memories and connections to people in our families. Join Master Quilter, Elizabeth Thomas, for this workshop to learn more about the art form. Presented by Gwinnett County Public Library, this event takes place on Saturday, February 16 at 2:00 pm at the Lawrenceville Branch, 1001 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154

Meet Historian and Author Jim Jordan 2/16/2019 3:00 PM - 2/16/2019 4:00 PM

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:13:44 GMT

Jim Jordan won the 2018 Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council Excellence Award for his book The Slave-Trader’s Letter-Book: Charles Lamar, the Wanderer, and Other Tales of the African Slave Trade. These 70 long-lost letters detail the illegal landing of 400 African slaves on American soil by Charles Lamar who used the yacht the Wanderer as a slave ship dropping off slaves on Jekyll Island. Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with Liberty Books, presents this author event with Jim Jordan on Saturday, February 16 at 3:00 pm at Liberty Books, 176 W Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

ESL Citizenship Classes 2/18/2019 6:30 PM - 2/18/2019 9:00 PM

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:49:55 GMT

Are you a legal permanent resident planning to become a citizen? Join GCPL and the Latin American Association for an 8-week ESL Citizenship course. Classes take place at the Lawrenceville Branch, 1001 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 on Mondays & Wednesdays, February 18 – April 24 from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Learn English, American History, and Civics! This course is free, but registration is required as class size is limited. Register on February 11 or February 13 at 6:30 pm at the Lawrenceville Branch. Students must bring their Green Card. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Gina’s Journey: A Film Exploration on the First Official Slave Narrative 2/21/2019 6:00 PM - 2/21/2019

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:30:42 GMT

Gina’s Journey won the Official Roots Award at the 15th Annual Oakland International Film Festival! In 1825 in Litchfield, Connecticut, William Grimes wrote and published the story of his life as a slave and of his subsequent escape to freedom. Almost two centuries later, this movie follows the quest of his great-great-great-granddaughter, Regina Mason, as she picks up where her pioneering ancestor left off, with a book, a documentary, and her own story of self-discovery through a rigorous commitment to her family’s past. Gwinnett Library will present this film viewing on Thursday, February 21 at 6:00 pm at the Lilburn Branch, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047. It is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Atlanta Radio Theatre Company Live Radio Drama 2/23/2019 1:00 PM - 2/23/2019

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:20:01 GMT

The Atlanta Radio Theatre Company performs live audio drama for adults at a wide variety of events such as DragonCon, Mythic Journeys, and the World Fantasy Convention. They have been performing for 24 years and often have a very specific focus on science fiction, horror, and fantasy. Come hear performances of adaptations and original literary favorites. Gwinnett County Public Library will host ARTC on Saturday, February 23 at 1:00 pm at the Collins Hill Branch, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. This performance is for adults and is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Meet Jim McDowell, “The Black Potter” 2/23/2019 1:00 PM - 2/23/2019

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:29:46 GMT

Jim McDowell, who calls himself “the Black Potter,” believes himself to be the only black potter who creates face jugs based on both his family traditions and his sacred ancestral tradition of using face jugs as grave markers. He has been a studio potter for over 30 years and has been creating face jugs for nearly 25. Jim pours his emotions about slavery, his sharecropper ancestors, Civil Rights, the discrimination he experienced in the mines and the military, religious beliefs, and more into the face jugs. Meet Jim McDowell and hear his story on Saturday, February 23 at 1:00 pm at the Gwinnett County Public Library’s Lilburn Branch, 4817 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Afrocentric Fabric History and Design 2/24/2019 3:00 PM - 2/24/2019

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 14:29:56 GMT

The bright colors, distinctive designs, and hand-made quality of African fabrics are truly extraordinary and rich with cultural meaning. But there is more to know about African fabrics and why they are significant. Each color represents a different occasion, status, or emotion. Join Elizabeth Thomas, founder of Kisanii-Liz Ankara Textiles, and learn the history of African fabrics and how they can enhance your home and wardrobe. This event takes place on Sunday, February 24 at 3:00 pm at the Gwinnett County Public Library – Lawrenceville Branch, 1001 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. It is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Dual Enrollment – Earn FREE College Credit in High School 2/25/2019 6:30 PM - 2/25/2019

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:58:06 GMT

Dual Enrollment is a program that provides funding for students to take approved college level coursework for credit towards both high school and college graduation requirements. Join Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with Gwinnett Technical College, to learn about this tuition-free program that includes free courses online or on campus, free textbooks, the ability to earn an Associate’s Degree while in high school, credits that transfer to University System of Georgia colleges, and more. This seminar takes place on Monday, February 25 at 6:30 pm at the Collins Hill Branch, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. It is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Power Networking Lunch 2/26/2019 11:30 AM - 2/26/2019 1:00 PM

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 13:37:36 GMT

Join the Chamber's weekly Power Networking Lunch every other Tuesday at 11:30am!

Marlow's

410 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 162

Cumming, GA 30041

Register Now!

Members: $15/ Non-members: $30

For more information, contact the Cumming-Forsyth County

Chamber of Commerce at 770-887-6461.

International Engagement Breakfast 2/27/2019 7:00 AM - 2/27/2019 9:00 AM

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:23:02 GMT

Commercial Real Estate Roundtable 2/28/2019 11:30 AM - 2/28/2019 1:00 PM

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:51:40 GMT

Commercial Real Estate Roundtable

February 28, 2019

11:30am - 1:00pm

ServPro of Forsyth & Dawson

1720 Redi Road Cumming, GA 30040

$20 for Members; $40 for Non-Members

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Join us as Frank Norton will be sharing his

State of Commercial Development

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