🌱 Cumming Arts Center Scavenger Hunt + Free Yoga Session

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Cumming Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening in our community. Today's issue includes...

• Updates on the Cumming Arts Center’s "Game of Clue Scavenger Hunt."
• The IPRA World Championship Rough Stock Rodeo is happening next weekend.
• How to support the local community with the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with some sun. High: 78 Low: 55.

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Here are the top five stories today in Cumming:

1. Coming up this week is Cumming Arts Center’s "Game of Clue Scavenger Hunt." Try your hand to solve the mystery at the historic Brannon-Heard House, compete in the game of Clue Scavenger Hunt, and be entered to win an overall Grand Prize. Mark your calendars! (Patch.com)
2. There's a free yoga session coming up on Mar. 26 at 3:00 p.m. The event is open to everyone over the age of 7 and will take place at Post Road Public Library. (Patch.com)
3. In case you missed it, IPRA World Championship Rough Stock Rodeo is happening next weekend. The show will last approximately an hour and a half and will feature Bull Riding, Bare Back Riding, Barrel Racing, and Saddle Bronc Riding. Tickets for ages 11 and up are $15; ages 10 and under are free! (City of Cumming)
4. Forsyth County recently highlighted one of its code compliance officers, Vickie Nuñez, in a "day in the life" post on LinkedIn. Nuñez has been with the County since 1998 and spends her day answering calls from the public about possible code violations, goes to assess situations in the community, and helps people come into compliance with County codes. Learn more about what she does in the full article. (LinkedIn)
5. Local businesses are a cornerstone of our community. If you want to support them, there's no shortage of upcoming events with the Forsyth County Chamber including the 2023 State of the County Address on Mar. 28 and the FOCO Works Employer Retention Workshop on Mar. 31. Visit the link for the full list of upcoming Chamber and member events. (Forsyth County Chamber)

Today in Cumming:

• Books & Babies at Forsyth County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Conversational English at Forsyth County Public Library (5:30 PM)
• Post Road Writers' Group at Forsyth County Public Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Humane Society at Dairy Queen on Mar. 30. The Keith Bridge Cruise-In will take place from 4:oo p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and lets attendees see some cool cars and support HSFC. (Humane Society of Forsyth County, GA via Facebook)
• The temporary delays/road blockages from Tuesday's accident have since been cleared. Tuesday's vehicle crash was near the intersection of Keith Bridge Rd. and Freedom Parkway. (Forsyth County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Cumming City Center's Buy-a-Brick program has already sold out! As of 6:30 p.m. on Mar. 21, city officials reported this latest round of dedication bricks sold out quickly and there are no longer any available. (Forsyth County News)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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.