Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

31st Annual Golf Tournament 10/1/2018 9:00 AM - 10/1/2018

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:32:36 GMT

presented by

Monday, October 1st, 2018

Registration: 9 a.m.

Start: 10 a.m.

Laurel Springs Golf Club

6400 Golf Club Dr.

Suwanee, GA 30024

The Chamber's ever-popular Annual Golf Tournament is back for its 31st year.

Join us on the course to network, showcase your business and have some fun!

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Title Sponsor:

Awards Reception Sponsor

Leader Board Sponsors

Golf Cart Sponsor

Golf Ball Sponsor

Ball Marker & Tee Sponsor

Beverage Cart Sponsor

Driving Range Sponsor

Longest Drive Sponsor

Mulligan Sponsor

Hole Sponsors

Hole In One Sponsor

Aging Well Workshop for Seniors & Adult Children 10/2/2018 7:00 PM - 10/2/2018 8:30 AM

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:18:25 GMT

Documents needed for inevitable financial and health decisions * Housing choices avaliable * Health and caring services available in the home * insurance needs and savings

To register visit www.EventBrite.com

AARP Defensive Smart Driver Course 10/3/2018 10:30 AM - 10/3/2018 5:00 PM

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 09:39:06 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. Plus, you may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing this course, so consult your insurance agent for details! Three dates are available: • Wednesday, August 1 • Wednesday, October 3 • Wednesday, December 5 All classes take place from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm at the Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. Please pay at the door. 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.

Chamber 2.0 10/3/2018 7:30 AM - 10/3/2018 9:00 AM

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:20:45 GMT

Aging with a Healthy Brain – Alzheimer’s & Dementia Prevention 10/3/2018 11:00 AM - 10/3/2018

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 09:04:54 GMT

Join Family & Consumer Science Agent, Ines Beltran, to learn ways to prevent Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the majority of people with the disease are 65 and older, but approximately 200,000 Americans under the age of 65 are at risk of early-onset Alzheimer’s. Come learn about the risk factors and how to get started with a healthier lifestyle to age with a healthy brain. Hosted by Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with UGA Extension Gwinnett, this Aging with a Healthy Brain program is free and open to the public. It takes place Wednesday, October 3 at 11:00 am at our Mountain Park Branch, 1210 Pounds Road, Lilburn, GA 30047. For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Network Millennial 10/3/2018 5:30 PM - 10/3/2018

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:15:55 GMT

Meet fellow Millennials at Cherry Street Brewery for an evening of appetizers and drink specials just for Network Millennial attendees! Come after work solo or with your colleagues, friends, and significant others. No speakers, or agenda- just a space to eat, drink, and meet other Millennials in the area.

N-400 Citizenship Application Assistance Program 10/5/2018 10:00 AM - 10/5/2018 1:00 PM

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 09:38:43 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.

In Conversation - Authors Lori Rader-Day and Roger Johns 10/5/2018 7:30 PM - 10/5/2018

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 09:42:39 GMT

Join Gwinnett County Public Library for a conversation with authors Lori Rader-Day and Roger Johns! Rader-Day is a one-time winning and three-time nominated Mary Higgins Clark Award author. Her novels include The Black Hour (Anthony Award for Best First Novel), Little Pretty Things (Mary Higgins Clark Award), The Day I Died (an Indie Next Pick), and her latest, Under a Dark Sky. Johns is the author of the Wallace Hartman Mysteries, Dark River Rising and River of Secrets, and a 2018 Georgia Author of the Year winner. Rader-Day and Johns are both active members in the Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. Enjoy this Author Conversation program on Friday, October 5 at 7:30 pm at Liberty Books, 176 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Power Networking Lunch 10/9/2018 11:30 AM - 10/9/2018 1:00 PM

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:03:36 GMT

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

Location TBD

Register Now!

Members: $15/ Non-members: $30

For more information, contact the Cumming-Forsyth County

Chamber of Commerce at 770-887-6461.

Living Healthy with Diabetes 10/9/2018 6:30 PM - 10/9/2018 8:00 PM

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 14:26:30 GMT

Join GCPL and Diabetes You Can Win Foundation for FREE diabetes and nutrition education classes. Learn how to control your diabetes in order to prevent and delay complications of the disease. This class is a 4-week course and taught by a Certified Diabetes Educator. Learn how to self-manage your diabetes and live a long, healthy life. This Living Healthy with Diabetes program takes place on Tuesdays, October 9 thru October 30 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Norcross Branch, 6025 Buford Highway, Norcross, GA 30071. It is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Veterans Roundtable Monthly Meeting 10/10/2018 1:00 PM - 10/10/2018 3:00 PM

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:27:15 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 October 10, November 14, and December 12. For more information, email cwalker@ging.org.

Zombie Pandemic Preparedness Workshop 10/10/2018 6:30 PM - 10/10/2018

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:40:20 GMT

How do you prepare for a zombie apocalypse? Gwinnett Health Department experts will answer that question for you and share a few tips about preparing for real pandemics too! This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic – the deadliest pandemic in human history. Today, the impact of an outbreak would be even more catastrophic due to the explosive population growth and the ease of extensive travel. Two sessions are available. Both are free and open to the public. • Thursday, October 10 at 6:30 pm at the Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 • Thursday, October 25 at 6:30 pm at the Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024 For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Ribbon Cutting - Bentley Media, LLC 10/10/2018 10:30 AM - 10/10/2018 11:00 AM

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:38:52 GMT

Ribbon Cutting

Nic Stone, Author at North Georgia Teens Read 10/11/2018 7:00 PM - 10/11/2018

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 09:27:02 GMT

Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta. After graduating from Spelman College, she worked extensively in teen mentoring. Growing up with a wide range of cultures, religions, and backgrounds, Stone brings diverse voices and stories to her work. Booklist has given her first novel, Dear Martin, a starred review calling it, “vivid and powerful.” The length and pace of Dear Martin make it a perfect read for reluctant and sophisticated readers alike. Join Gwinnett County Public Library and meet Nic Stone on Thursday, October 11 at 7:00 pm at our Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024. Free and open to the public. Books and audio will be available for purchase and signing. North Georgia Teens Read was created to promote collaboration between neighboring library systems and to bring bestselling authors to a community of 46 libraries in the region. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

LEAP (Ladies of Excellence and Partnership) Networking Breakfast 10/11/2018 7:30 AM - 10/11/2018 9:00 AM

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:28:46 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, October 11th

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

Plum & Sage Tea Room

101 Meadow Drive

Cumming, GA 30040

Attendance is Complimentary for Members &

$30 for Non-Members.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Title Sponsor

Register Now!

Tracing Your Roots – African American Genealogy Workshop 10/11/2018 6:00 PM - 10/11/2018

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:01:07 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 Tracing Your Roots workshop will take place on Thursday, October 11 at 6:00 pm at the Dacula Branch, 265 Dacula Road, Dacula, GA 30019. It is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Changing the Course of a Life | One Student at a Time 10/11/2018 6:30 PM - 10/11/2018 9:00 PM

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:10:26 GMT

Every day, high school students are bombarded by a world that tells them life is all about themselves. However, through serving, students are given the opportunity to shift the focus from themselves to the life of someone else. For the last 11 years, flood has been doing this by providing local mission opportunities for high school students to serve in their communities. Changing the Course of a Life – One Student at a Time is the theme for this year’s Banquet. Students will share their stories of how serving with flood has changed the course of their life. If you want to be inspired, encouraged, motivated, learn how to get more involved, or just meet some amazing students, then join us for our 2018 Banquet. YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID!

Bowl for Kids 10/13/2018 12:10 PM - 10/13/2018

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:28:24 GMT

On Saturday, October 13 you and your friends, neighbors, colleagues and /or family can enjoy two hours of bowling, pizza lunch and a great time to support kids in our community.

No Cost Social Security Workshop 10/13/2018 1:00 PM - 10/13/2018 2:30 PM

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:42:03 GMT

No Cost Social Security Workshop:

When should I start taking my social security?

Do I get more money if I take it at 62, 65, 67 or 70?

Am I entitled to my ex spouse’s social security?

What are the tax consequences if I work and take social security?

Saturday, October 13, 2018

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Milton Library

855 Mayfield Rd.

Alpharetta, GA 30009

Social Security can impact 1/3 of your life. It is critical that you understand your options and how you will be impacted.

Please join Debbie Dorman and Curt Spinney for a no cost educational workshop at any of the following library locations.

To register, please call Debbie @ 770-377-4941.

Medicare Benefits and Services 10/15/2018 6:00 PM - 10/15/2018

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:38:31 GMT

Come and learn about free services for Medicare care assistance beyond what you know! Find out about free programs and services that benefit Medicare beneficiaries; tips on how to manage medications; resources and information to help understand, treat, and prevent diseases; and more! Presented by the Gwinnett County Public Library, this workshop is free and open to the public. Three sessions are available: • Monday, October 15 @ 6:00 pm – Collins Hill Branch, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 • Monday, October 22 @ 6:00 pm – Suwanee Branch, 361 Main Street, Suwanee, GA 30024 • Monday, October 29 @ 6:00 pm – Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Ribbon Cutting - Arise Family Chiropractic 10/15/2018 4:00 PM - 10/15/2018 6:00 PM

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 11:09:33 GMT

Join Arise Family Chiropractic in celebrating the Ribbon Cutting for their new clinic with tours of the office, refreshments, free food, local vendors, swag bags and door prizes! The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 4 pm. Make sure to register at our facebook event page!

https://www.facebook.com/events/330213611070092/?ti=icl

Autism Speaks: Community Meeting 10/15/2018 6:00 PM - 10/15/2018

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 12:35:05 GMT

Join GCPL and Autism Speaks of Georgia to receive information and resources available to you and your family through Autism Speaks. Learn about their mission, research programs, services, and local advocacy efforts. This Community Meeting will take place Monday, October 15 at 6:00 pm at our Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Multi-Employer Job Fair 10/18/2018 10:00 AM - 10/18/2018 12:00 PM

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:43:30 GMT

The Goodwill Career Center will hold our Multi-Employer Job Fair from 10 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 18th, 2018. FREE to attend and everyone welcome. This is a great chance to meet with hiring managers of over 20 local businesses (including BOS Medical Staffing, Big Canoe, Gymboree, Etcon Employment Solutions, BTD MFG, Lingo Staffing, Georgia Highlands Medical Services Chick Fil A, & MANY MORE) who will conduct interviews on site. There is no cost to participate. The center is inside the Goodwill store at 66 S. 400 Center Lane in Dawsonville. The WorkSource Georgia Mountains mobile training unit will also be onsite to offer resume assistance and skills assessments. All job fair participants will receive a coupon for 25% off at the Dawsonville Goodwill Store (Valid 10/18/18 only).

Chamber Connect 10/18/2018 11:30 AM - 10/18/2018 1:00 PM

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:44:40 GMT

Chamber Connect provides an unique and engaging atmosphere to present your products and services to your local business community.

Join us for a casual, informative gathering to network and form new relationships while linking with other business professionals.

October 18, 2018

11:30pm - 1:00pm

Hosted by:

TBD

$5 for Members; $30 for Non-Members

Register Now

In Conversation - Authors Karin Slaughter and Sara Paretsky 10/18/2018 7:00 PM - 10/18/2018

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:21:55 GMT

Join Gwinnett County Public Library for a conversation like no other! You’ve been waiting for this one, so don’t miss out! Karin Slaughter, one of the world’s most popular and acclaimed crime writing storytellers with over 35 million copies of her 18 novels sold across the globe, is back with her latest novel, Pieces of Her. Sara Paretsky, the founding mother of Sisters in Crime, an organization that supports and promotes women in the mystery field, is back with Shell Game, the continuation of her female detective series based on character V. I. Warshawski. Enjoy this Author Conversation program on Thursday, October 18 at 7:00 pm at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College Street, Norcross, GA 30071. Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

N-400 Citizenship Application Assistance Program 10/19/2018 10:00 AM - 10/19/2018 1:00 PM

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 09:59:14 GMT

Ribbon Cutting - Expedia CruiseShip Centers 10/19/2018 2:00 PM - 10/19/2018 5:00 PM

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:17:16 GMT

Grand Opeing Anniversary Celebration from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ribbon Cutting will be at 3:00 pm

Oktoberfest Benefiting Casa Forsyth Co. 10/20/2018 7:00 PM - 10/20/2018 10:00 PM

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:16:03 GMT

Enjoy Beer & Wine, Traditional German Cuisine,

German Music and Dancing

Silent Auction | Wine Wall | Christmas Shoppe | Jewelry Boutique

Tickets Sales | $40.00 available online @ www.fosythfriends.org, Beaver Toyota, CASA or Forsyth Friends Volunteers

All proceeds benefit CASA of Forsyth County

School Spirit Night Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Cumming and Golden Corral 10/22/2018 5:00 PM - 10/22/2018 8:00 PM

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:51:32 GMT

A percentage of sales go to support the Key Club Scholardship Program. All are welcome! Come out and support Kiwanis Club of Cumming and Key Club strudents.

Medicare Benefits and Services 10/22/2018 6:00 PM - 10/22/2018

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:30:57 GMT

Power Networking Lunch 10/23/2018 11:30 AM - 10/23/2018 1:00 PM

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:04:59 GMT

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

Location TBD

Register Now!

Members: $15/ Non-members: $30

For more information, contact the Cumming-Forsyth County

Chamber of Commerce at 770-887-6461.

Ribbon Cutting - Family Promise of Forsyth County, Inc 10/23/2018 4:30 PM - 10/23/2018 5:00 PM

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:04:55 GMT

Ribbon Cutting

A Night of Brews and Books 10/23/2018 7:00 PM - 10/23/2018

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:05:36 GMT

Join artisanal beer aficionados and authors Ron Smith and Mary O. Boyle for a beer and book talk. Follow the journey of beer through Atlanta’s development and celebrate the resurgence of craft beer. This event is part of Artober Gwinnett, a month-long celebration of the arts, presented by Explore Gwinnett. Visit artober.org. Brews and Books is free and open to the public and takes place on Tuesday, October 23 at 7:00 pm at the Slow Pour Brewing Company, 407 North Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

BAR Workshop: Reaching Your Customers 10/24/2018 7:30 AM - 10/24/2018 9:00 AM

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:02:32 GMT

BAR Workshop:

'Reaching Your Customers'

Special Guest

Jacob Longoria

Jacob Longoria is a Digital Marketing Consultant & Lead Generation Specialist who specializes in strategies and tactics that work to promote and grow any business. If your business goals include Brand Awareness, Lead Generation, or Online Sales…we can help! We use cutting-edge strategies & emerging technologies in Social Media Marketing, Marketing Funnels, Messenger Bots, & Email Marketing to help our clients grow their businesses.

October 24, 2018

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Towne Club Windemere

3950 Towne Club Parkway

Cumming, GA 30041

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Upcoming Workshops

November 7, 2018 - LinkedIn Lab (Marketing)

November 14, 2018 - Planning For Growth In The New Year (Biz Strategy)

December 5, 2018 - Networking Yourself & Your Biz (Marketing)

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BAR Workshop Series Title Sponsor

Gold Level Sponsors

Bronze Level Sponsors

Job Fair at The Place 10/24/2018 2:00 PM - 10/24/2018 4:00 PM

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:34:20 GMT

Job Fair featuring full, part time and seasonal positions. Participating companies include Arby's Bright Star Care, Chick fil a, Fan Creations, Forsyth Co. Schools, Kroger, Lingo Staffing, Old Navy, Regal Maid Service, Scientific Games, Solvay, Tyson, Waffle House, Walmart, Woodman Insulation and more!

GROCERY STORE JOB FAIR 10/25/18 10/25/2018 4:00 PM - 10/25/2018 6:30 PM

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:58:13 GMT

Goodwill Career Center in Dawsonville will be hosting a Grocery Store Job Fair on Thursday, October 25th from 4 p.m. to 6:30p.m. The following employers have been invited to attend: Ingles, Publix, Kroger, Walmart and Food Lion. Job Seekers can complete applications, interview, and choose from a variety of positions (part-time, full-time, seasonal) Everyone welcome from age 16 to retirees seeking a flexible work schedule. Admission is FREE.

FOCOnnection Presented by Northside Hospital 10/25/2018 5:30 PM - 10/25/2018 8:00 PM

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:52:32 GMT

Thursday, October 25, 2018

5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Northside Hospital Forsyth's Newest Addition

Building 2000

2000 Howard Farm Dr.

Cumming, GA 30041

Connect with your fellow Chamber members and the FOCO community at the newest addition to Northside Hospital Forsyth! Enjoy complimentary beverages, hors d'oeuvres and tours of Building 2000 including an anti-gravity treadmill, an aquatic therapy center and more!

Attendance is Complimentary for All

Special Thanks to

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Zombie Pandemic Preparedness Workshop 10/25/2018 6:30 PM - 10/25/2018

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:37:11 GMT

Writers’ Workshop with Lisa Lowe Stauffer 10/27/2018 1:00 PM - 10/27/2018

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:13:11 GMT

Lisa Lowe Stauffer is the author of the picture book Two by Two. This class is a hands-on wordsmith workshop for kidlit writers who are particularly interested in picture books (but it’s great for ANY writer). Bring the first and last pages of your book or novel (up to 400 words total). She’ll discuss new ways to look at words, and then break everyone into small groups to put it into practice. This Writers’ Workshop will take place on Saturday, October 27 at 1:00 pm at Gwinnett Library’s Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. Free and open to the public. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

Intro to Homebrewing 10/28/2018 3:00 PM - 10/28/2018

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:13:23 GMT

Join GCPL and the New London Brew Club for an interactive introduction on how to get started in homebrewing beer. Expert homebrewers will share their secrets and tips on how to brew great beer by using science and the fermentation process. This workshop will discuss: • Brewing Process • Equipment • Ingredients • Techniques • Beer Styles This Intro to Home Brewing will take place on Sunday, October 28 at 3:00 pm at the Mountain Park Branch, 1210 Pounds Road, Lilburn, GA 30047. It is free and open to the public. *No alcohol or beer tasting will be available. For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.