🌱 Cumming Art Fest Coming Soon + Inaugural Hometown Heroes 5K

Hello, hello! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cumming Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days. Including news about...

• Cumming Art Fest at the City Center coming up soon
• A Cumming school received accreditation for abuse prevention
• Forsyth County Fire Department announces its first-ever Hometown Heroes 5K

But first, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 86 Low: 66.

Here are the top five stories in Cumming today:

1. Mark your calendar for the second annual Cumming Art Fest at the City Center coming up on Sep. 16-17. This event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day and will feature handcrafted products from nearly 100 artisans and vendors. You'll be able to browse through paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photography, and more. Click here to see a full list of vendors. (Cumming City Center via Facebook)
2. Pinecrest Academy in Cumming has received recognition for its abuse prevention practices. Praesidium, a national abuse risk management firm, has granted accreditation to the school based on its policies, training, monitoring and supervision, and administrative practices. The school will retain its accreditation for three years and will maintain strict practices to shield students from abuse. (Appen Media)
3. The Forsyth County Fire Department has announced its inaugural Hometown Heroes 5K. This event will take place on Nov. 11 at the Big Creek Greenway-Fowler Park Trailhead. Funds raised will go to support B.A.D.G.E. Click here to learn more or register. (Forsyth County Fire Department via Facebook)
4. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is still accepting sign-ups for its upcoming Citizen's Law Enforcement Academy. Classes begin Monday, Sep. 11, and provide students with opportunities for hands-on training with law enforcement officers. Students can participate in a ride-along with officers, training exercises, and learn about topics such as constitutional law and traffic stops. Click here for an application. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
5. If you have a library card with the Forsyth County Public Library, you can now access free online tutoring services. Tutoring, homework help, and practice quizzes are available through Tutor.com. Library cardholders can also take practice quizzes and submit papers for review. Visit the library's website to set up a free Tutor.com account using your library card number. (Forsyth County Public Library via Facebook)

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Today in Cumming:

Friday, September 8

• Introduction To Plein Air Painting At Cumming Arts Center (9:00 AM)
• Elliott Prather Live At Freedom Brew & Shine (6:00 PM)
• Aidan Fisher At Tin Cup Grill (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Forsyth County Voter Registrations and Elections is seeking poll workers for upcoming elections. Click here to learn more at a Poll Worker Preview Session. (Forsyth County Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Forsyth County Parks and Recreation has announced a Trick or Trail event on Friday, Oct. 27 in nearby Suwanee. Participants can wear their Halloween costumes, hike the trails, and enjoy games and activities. (Forsyth County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Young Chefs Academy of Cumming is celebrating Better Breakfast Month by sharing a recipe for Breakfast Bake. Click the link to learn how to make this single-serving breakfast casserole with hashbrowns, cheese, and an egg. (Young Chefs Academy of Cumming via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Introduction to Plein Air Painting - Sept 8 Workshop with Artist Mary Negron (September 8)
• Cumming Arts Center Hosts an “A World of Art Outdoor Festival” (September 9)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (September 12)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.