Creekside MOPS Fall Consignment Sale

8:00 am

Saturday, August 25th Creekside Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) will host its fall consignment sale at Creekside United Methodist Church located at 673 Peachtree Parkway next to South Forsyth High School. The popular sale will feature gently used childrens and maternity clothing, nursery equipment and more with many items marked 1/2 price on Saturday. Proceeds from the sale benefit MOPS and Teen MOPS ministries. This is one of Forsyth Countys largest and consignment sales. Strollers welcome.

Gold Fever

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Smithgall Woods State Park,; Helen
Hear the history of local gold mining and geology. The morning begins with a presentation depicting cultural influences that lead up to the 1828 Georgia "gold rush" A hike on the Martin Mine trail provides an opportunity to interpret the scars that gold mining efforts left on the landscape. Register by August 10. $5 plus $5 parking. (706) 878-3087. www.GeorgiaStateParks.org

Archery Explorer Train Ride

9:30 am - 4:40 pm

SAM Shortline Excursion Train, All Aboard! Cordele Riding in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage train cars, you will travel across Lake Blackshear to Plains and back. Explore President Jimmy Carter's boyhood farm (Jimmy Carter National Historic Site), go shopping and sample peanut butter treats. Groups and parties welcome. 1-877-427-2457. www.GeorgiaStateParks.org

Flint knapping

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, Cartersville
Did you ever wonder how an arrowhead is made? An expert flint knapper (maker of arrowheads) will demonstrate this ancient art form. See arrowheads, spear points and knives made before your eyes. Learn why this craft was necessary and how to get started making them yourself. $3.50 - $5.00. 770-387-3747. www.GeorgiaStateParks.org

Mountain Music Series

12:00 pm

Saturday, August 4, 11, 18 and 25
Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville
Enjoy our free bluegrass concert series where bands play every Saturday night for an hour or more. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and meet at the Vaughan Cabin located behind the park office. $5 parking. (770) 975-0055. www.GeorgiaStateParks.org

Tinderbox/ Vino 100 Fundraiser

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Tinderbox and Vino 100 are having a fundraiser benefitting the Alexsander Academy.

Please join us for wine tasting, snacks and live music to help raise funds for our school! Only $10 per person ($5 of that goes to Alexsander Academy!)

Saturday August 25th
4:30 - 6:30
131 South Main Street
Alpharetta GA

at the corner of Old Milton Parkway and Hwy 9/ main Street

THANK YOU for supporting our kids!!!