Neighborhood News & Events
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Ladies Bunco
Watering Ban Reminders
Hail Storm Roof Damage?
Free Summer Family Movies
Hearthstone Lodge Rocks!
Ladies Bunco
The next BUNCO is scheduled for Friday August 15, 7:00 pm at Su Attaway’s House. EVERYBODY in the neighborhood (as long as you’re female!) is invited. We even have a few ladies that come from other neighborhoods, so if anyone has a friend that would like to come, that would be just fine. We usually try for the 2nd or 3rd Friday of each month. For more information, contact Sherri Fletcher at swfletcher@bellsouth.net
Watering Ban Reminders
Yay! We're finally getting some much-needed rain! However, FORSYTH COUNTY REMAINS AT DROUGHT LEVEL 4. ALL OUTDOOR WATER USE IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Swimming Pools As of April 1, the filling of installed pools is permitted.
Hand Watering As of April 1, each household, business or other institution/property owner can hand water existing landscaping using one garden hose for 25 minutes a day within the hours of midnight to 10 a.m. on designated days. The hose must be hand held during watering and equipped with a standard spray nozzle that automatically turns off when not hand held.
Odd-numbered addresses (addresses ending with the number 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) may hand water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Even-numbered addresses (addresses ending with the number 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 or no number) may hand water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
No watering is allowed on Fridays.
Exemptions:
New Landscaping Those who successfully complete an Outdoor Water Use Registration Program are allowed to water newly installed landscape up to three days a week following the odd-even schedule for a period of ten weeks following planting. Program registrants learn proper watering techniques and the importance of water conservation. The Outdoor Water Use Registration Program is available online at www.urbanagcouncil.com.
To be eligible for this exemption, the landscaping should have been in place less than 30 days. The watering must occur on the designated odd-even days within the hours of midnight to 10 a.m. Odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Even-numbered addresses may water on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Food Gardens Food gardens remain exempt from the water use restrictions.
Mandated Reduction
Governor Sonny Perdue’s mandate for a 10 percent water use reduction remains in effect. Forsyth County residents are reminded that water conservation remains imperative to the county meeting this reduction goal.
“It is very important for Forsyth County water customers to remain conservation-minded,” said Director of Water and Sewer Tim Perkins. “We are still required to meet the Governor’s mandate for reduction, so it is vital that all water customers continue water conservation measures.”
Hail storm damage?
The severe weather on Mother's Day this year may have damaged your roof. However, don't count on being able to tell by "eyeballing it." Your roof may look perfectly fine and you may not see any water leaks, but that does not mean your roof is damage-free.
The only way to find out for certain is to have a roofing company do a free inspection, or to have your insurance company send an inspector. Homeowners have one year after the damage occurs to have an inspection and file a claim.
Many wonder if filing a claim will cause their insurance company to drop them or raise their rates. Unfortunately, everyone's rates will be rising a certain percentage in the hail damage area, regardless of whether or not you file a claim for your home. However, your insurance company, in most cases, cannot drop you. This is considered an "act of God" catastophe, which normally makes it against the law for insurers to drop policy holders.
Another area of concern for many is "fly by night" roofing companies that just open during these busy times, and do not have the experienced professionals you'd want working on your house. One way to find a reputable roofer is to ask your homeowner's insurance agent to suggest some. You can also get referrals from neighbors or friends who have had positive experiences.
Finally, do your own background check. Ask the roofer how long they've been in business, and whether they are a member of the National Roofing Contractor's Association, www.nrca.net. In addition, you can always check your company out through the Better Business Bureau.
Check out these deals in and around Cumming for some inexpensive or even free summer fun. From the AJC:
Movies 400 Free Summer Films
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM throughout summer. Movies change weekly. Free admission, plus $1 popcorns and $1 drinks. Bring a can of food and get a free popcorn! Awesome deal. Check out their website for current movies and more info: http://www.seethemovies.com/gettheatre.php?redir=/index.php?
AMC Summer MovieCamp
When: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, June 25-Aug. 6 (doors open at 9 a.m.) Where: AMC Avenue Forsyth 12, 350 Peachtree Parkway (Ga. 400 at Peachtree Parkway), Cumming. What's playing: June 25, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"; July 2, "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep"; July 9, "Alvin and the Chipmunks"; July 16, "Shrek the Third"; July 23, "Bee Movie"; July 30, "Surf's Up"; Aug. 6, "TMNT. Cost: $1.Info: 404-816-4262, www.amctheatres.com/smc
Regal's 2008 Free Family Film Festival
When: 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Where: North Point Market 8, 6500 North Point Pkwy., Alpharetta; Town Center Stadium 16-Kennesaw, 2795 Town Center Drive, Kennesaw; Medlock Stadium 18, 9700 Medlock Bridge Road, Duluth. What's playing: Today, "Mr. Bean's Holiday" and "Night at the Museum"; Tuesday and June 12, "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie" and "Evan Almighty"; June 17 and June 19, "Doogal" and "Shrek the Third"; June 24 and June 26, "Charlotte's Web" and "Racing Stripes"; July 1 and July 3, "Arctic Tale" and "Bee Movie"; July 8 and July 10, "Wallace & Gromit" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks"; July 15 and July 17, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" and "Firehouse Dog"; July 22 and July 24, "March of the Penguins" and "Robots"; July 29 and July 31, "Everyone's Hero" and "Happy Feet". Cost: Free.> Info: 770-663-0660 (North Point Market 8); 770-814-0768 (Medlock Stadium 18); www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/freefamilyfilm.aspx
Startime Entertainment
When: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (box office opens at 9:15 a.m.) Where: 608 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell. What's playing: Today, "Rugrats in Paris" and "Ice Age"; Tuesday to June 12, "Mr. Bean's Holiday" and "Bee Movie"; June 17-19, "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie" Cost: $2.50 (includes movie and kid's combo pack with popcorn, soda and candy) Info: 770-993-5411, www.startimeentertainment.com
Summer Kid Show Series
When: 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (doors open at 9:15 a.m.) Where: Georgia Theater Co. theaters including Dawson 400 Stadium Cinemas, 189 N. 400 Center Lane, Dawsonville. What's playing: June 12, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium" and "A Night at the Museum"; June 17 and June 19, "Ant Bully" and "Firehouse Dog"; June 24 and June 26, "Alvin and the Chipmunks" and "Fat Albert"; July 1 and July 3, "The Spiderwick Chronicles" and "Shrek the Third"; July 8 and July 10, "Bee Movie" and "Nanny McPhee"; July 15 and July 17, "Surf's Up" and "Everyone's Hero"; July 22 and July 24, "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep" and "Evan Almighty"; July 29 and July 31 "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A Veggie Tales Movie" and "Happy Feet" Cost: Free. Info: 706-216-1622 (Dawson 400 Stadium Cinemas); www.georgiatheatrecompany.com
Georgia Movies in the Park
When: 7 p.m. for pre-movie activities, film begins at dusk, Friday, June 14, June 28, July 10-12 (Northside Hospital-Forsyth's Film Fest) Central Park. Aug. 29, Rock Creek Sport Complex, 445 Martin Road, Dawsonville; June 14, Ocee Park, 10900 Buice Road, Johns Creek; July 10-12, Central Park, 2300 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming
> What's playing: Friday, "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!"; June 14, "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!"; June 28, "The Spiderwick Chronicles"; July 10, "Spiderman 3"; July 11, "Alvin and The Chipmunks"; July 12, "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!" Cost: Free. Info: 706-344-3646 (Dawsonville), 770-781-2215 (Cumming), www.gamoviesinthepark.com, www.ngaff.com
The Dive-In Movie
When: Dusk, July 8 (pool opens for the event at 7:30 p.m.) Where: Roswell Area Park pool, 10495 Woodstock Road, Roswell. What's playing: "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!" Cost: Free (with pool admission of $3 residents, $4 non-residents)Info: 770-641-3768, www.ci.roswell.ga.us
River Movies at Riverside Park
When: Dusk, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept 20, Oct. 18. Where: Riverside Park, 575 Riverside Road, Roswell. What's playing: July 26, "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep"; Aug. 23, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"; Sept 20, "Alvin and the Chipmunks"; Oct. 18, "The Wizard of Oz" Cost: Free Info: 770-594-6406, www.ci.roswell.ga.us
Hearthstone Lodge Community Center
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If you haven't been down to the end of Shady Grove Road lately, you may be unaware that the building there has been leased by the county. The newly named "Hearthstone Lodge" Community Center is a facility that serves active adults age 50+. (It also offers some swim classes for children.) Hearthstone Lodge has a fitness room, an indoor heated pool, a great room with kitchenette and tennis courts. Active Adult classes such as Aqua Arthritis Exercise Class and Deep Water Aqua Walk/Jog are offered, as well as lap and open swimming. The lodge also offers a book club and clubs for hiking, bird watching, bridge, canasta and mah jong. A men's breakfast club called "the Biscuit Boyz" meets there every Thursday at 8:30AM. Call or click on the link for more information or for this month's calendar and activities. 770-781-2178. http://www.forsythco.com/pdf/files/2008%20%20July%20Hearthstone%20Lodge%20Calendar.pdf | ||
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