Hometown Herald July 2017

HOMETOWN HERALD News from the Hamilton Mill Community Association

July 2017

Property Management Update

4th Annual Triathlon Highlights

Upcoming Events, Swim & Tennis News

Welcome

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Welcome to Our Newest Residents Benjamin and Ann Queen Brett and Bonnie Goodheart Brett and Darlene Richardson Chad and Morella Debusk Clarence Watts Dennis and Alison Johnson Eddie and Deborah Sanders Ellis Jones Jeffrey and Ingle Ard Kevin and Melissa Gieler Kyong Hun and Na Li Kim Lanna Kirk Myung Choi Omar and Rose Rashid Paul Schlitz Scott Pace Susan Shiflett William and Richi Nusbaum Xai Her

The Board of

DIRECTORS Get to Know Your Board Members Chris Singleton, President Kyle Shields, Vice President Anne Dotter, Secretary Megan Kaderli, Treasurer Karen Taylor, Member at Large Josh Emmett, Member at Large Steve Smith, Member at Large

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HELPFUL INFORMATION

SHABEN & ASSOCIATES ON-SITE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Ph: 678.546.3737 1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, GA 30019 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Email: PropertyManager@Hmill.com Property Manager: Gaye Cantrell CORPORATE OFFICE (for after-hours common area maintenance emergencies)

Shaben Main Office: 770-271-2252 After Hours Emergency: 770-271-2252 P.O. Box 3189 Suwanee, GA 30024-0989

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Emergency ......................................................... 911 Police Headquarters............................770.513.5000 Non Emergency...................................770.513.5700 Gwinnett Sheriff/Jail..............................770.619.6500 County Courthouse..............................770.822.8000 Dacula City Hall...................................770.963.7451 Dacula Post Office...............................770.962.4390 Poison Control......................................404.616.9000 Fire Headquarters.................................678.518.5018 Station 18.............................................678.518.5018 Tag Office............................................770.822.8801 Drivers License Services........................770.995.6855 Property Tax..........................................770.822.8800 Voter Registration.................................770.226.7210 Animal Control.....................................770.339.3200 Gwinnett Senior Services......................770.822.8850 UTILITIES

BFI Waste Management......................678.963.2800 Water Resources..................................770.376.6800 Email: hmillevents@gmail.com Buford Gas...........................................770.945.6761 You are welcome to contact the Activities Office via Jackson EMC/Street Light Outage........770.963.6166 email at hmillevents@gmail.com for information on Charter Communications....................678.410.9362 planned events or to RSVP for an event.

AT&T.....................................................800.436.8638 Direct Satellite/Dish Network.................678.714.1495 ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

TENNIS SHOP

Ph: 770.945.6452 Jeff Dudacek: On-Site Tennis Pro GWINNETT POLICE NON-EMERGENCY

Ph: 770.513.5700 STREET MAINTENANCE

Contact Gwinnett County at 770.822.7474 to report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk.

MAILBOX REPLACEMENT/REPAIR

All mailboxes must be the same as a Community-Wide Standard: STYLE 311K

• Addresses of Distinction: Ph: 770.436.6198

www.aodmailboxes.com

• Imperial Mailbox Systems: Ph: 800.647.0777 These are resources only, no recommendations or assurances are made by the Association.

AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT

Hamilton Mill Amenity Cards are available to goodstanding residents. Please call 678.546.3737 or 678.546.1597 to set up an appointment. Replacement cards/tenant cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted.

LOST DOG/CATS/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES

If you have lost your pet, please email the On-Site Property Management and they will be happy to email the community. Please also contact the Gwinnett County Animal Control at 770-513-5100 to report your lost pet or a dangerous pet is running loose.

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For a complete listing of Gwinnett County Departments, please visit www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments

PUBLIC SCHOOLS Puckett’s Mill Elementary School.................. 678.765.5110 www.pmseonline.org

Osborne Middle School....................... 770.904.5400 www.gwinnett.k12/ha.us/OsborneMS.home.org

Millcreek High School........................... 678.714.5850 www.millcreekhighschool.org

Dacula High School............................. 770.963.6664 www.daculahs.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Hebron Christian Academy..................770.962.5423 Dacula Classical Academy.................678.377.0080 Oak Hill Classical School............................. 770-338-7945 Sugar Hill Christian Academy...............678-745-4121 Greater Atlanta Christian......................770-243-2258 HOSPITALS/URGENT CARE

Gwinnett Medical Center.....................678-312-1000 ChoiceOne Urgent Care - Hamilton Mill...... 470-326-7300 Northeast Georgia Medical Center.....770.219.9000 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta........... 404.150.KIDS Northeast Georgia Urgent Care...........770.848.6195 RECREATION

Community After Hours emergency....404.835.9100 Millcreek Athletic Association............ millcreekaa.net Dacula Soccer............................. dscrevolution.com Bogan Park (for reservations at any park).......678.227.0850 Gwinnett County Public Library.............770.978.5154 Gwinnett County Cultural Center.........770.813.7500 Lake Lanier Islands................................800.840.LAKE Road Atlanta....................................... 800.849.RACE

COMMUNITY NEWS

A MESSAGE FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: To longtime Residents of Hamilton Mill:

Please help us welcome new residents to the community. YTD there has been 59 resales in Hamilton Mill and there is also a number of new residents who are leasing homes in the community. As April Williams, Activity Director, reminds us: “There is so much to do in Hamilton Mill.”

COMMUNITY REMINDERS

Amenity Access Cards:

Residents 12 years and older can be issued an amenity card. You must be 18 years or older for access to the Lakeview Clubhouse and Fitness area. The owner of record must complete the amenity access forms. It is necessary to be present in order to issue a card as the cards include your photo. *** Property management does not accept cash or credit cards. Please make checks or Money Orders payable to Hamilton Mill Community Association.***

For Sale Signs:

Owners listing their homes are responsible for notifying the listing agent of the Hamilton Mill Guidelines regarding For Sale Signs.

This information can also be found in the Governing Documents section of the Hmill.com website. One” For Sale’’ or” For Lease’’ sign per lot, meeting the required sign guideline is allowed.

Garage Sale Signs:

Garage sale signs will be permitted on the lot on which the sale is taking place during the hours of 5:00 pm Thursday through 5:00pm Sunday. One free standing directional sign may be placed at the neighborhood entrance on the morning of the sale and must be removed at the end of the sale. Signs may not be larger than 18” x24”. Signage may not be attached to any street sign posts or light posts.

Signage

Signage posted in the Area of Common Responsibility not in compliance with this guideline will be removed and the homeowner posting the sign will be charged a $25.00 per sign and/or sign hardware removal fee. Signs removed by the Association will be disposed of immediately.

Exterior Modifications:

The Governing Documents of Hamilton Mill Community Association require an application for changes to the exterior of your property which includes the home and landscape. Step 1 - Submitting Modification Request Form No work may begin on the modification requested until the homeowner receives written approval from the Modification Committee (MC) and the MC issued permit is displayed in a street facing window. The Property Manager will mail the approval to the homeowner.

Facilities:

Please remember that the cost for maintaining the facilities is included in your annual HOA assessment. You can help minimize the cost of repairs and maintenance when visiting the common areas. Trash cans have been placed at all amenities areas. Dog waste stations are located throughout the community. Report abuse of the facilities and common areas to the management office.

The property management office is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Information about your community is available on line at www.hmill.com.

Thank You, Gaye Cantrell Gaye Cantrell, Community Association Manager Hamilton Mill Community Association, Inc.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

4TH ANNUAL HAMILTON MILL KIDS TRIATHLON Neighborhood families came together on June 10 to cheer on active kids who participated in the 4th Annual Hamilton Mill Kids Triathlon! Kids ages 5-16 years began the race in the Lakeview pool and then ran down the hill toward the lake and over to the bike staging area. From there, they biked on Mulberry Lake Drive and then ran through the tunnel under Hog Mountain Road and through the Millwater Crossing subdivision. Distances for each activity varied by age group.

Thank you to all our neighbors who came out to cheer on our kids and to those who made this event possible by volunteering. A special thank you to Hamilton Mill’s Schroer family and their Dirty Spokes Productions for donating their time to host such a fun event for our children! Proceeds from this event benefit the Hamilton Mill Hammerheads swim team.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Congratulations to our top finishers!

15-18 Year Old Males 1st Place – Bobby Oliver 13-14 Year Old Females 1st Place – Krisalyn Henderson 2nd Place – Grace Clutter 3rd Place – Jemma Kelly 11-12 Year Old Females 1st Place – Abby Graeser 2nd Place – Ella Sawyer 3rd Place – Kaitlyn Henscheid 11-12 Year Old Males 1st Place – Evan McConnell 2nd Place – Jack Tillman 3rd Place – Trevor Spake 9-10 Year Old Females 1st Place – Ashley Morton 2nd Place – Elizabeth Stamey 3rd Place – Gabriella Burkett

9-10 Year Old Males 1st Place – Aiden Burke 2nd Place – Bryant Young 3rd Place – Evan Smola 7-8 Year Old Females 1st Place – Holly Spake 2nd Place – Lily Nieves 3rd Place – Emma O’Connor 7-8 Year Old Males 1st Place – Luke Childress 2nd Place – Maxton Young 3rd Place – Kevin Cochran 5-6 Year Old Males 1st Place – Samuel Linenberg 2nd Place – Rylan Burke 3rd Place – Channing Futral

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SOCIAL NEWS

POOL CLOSING PARTY ~ FREE EVENT ~ DUELING PIANOS AT THE LAKEVIEW CLUBHOUSE Saturday, August 19 from 7-10pm

Saturday, September 9 at 6pm DJ, POPCORN AND A HUGE MOVIE SCREEN!

CHASTAIN NIGHT FEATURING SAVED BY THE BAND AND THE HARAWAY BROTHERS Saturday, September 30th Doors @ 6pm Be on the lookout soon via the weekly emails on how to purchase tickets for these awesome events.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Social Commitee Meeting 6:30pm

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Join us for any of the listed events RSVP to Hmillevents@gmail.com!

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SOCIAL NEWS

MOTHER’S DAY CARD MAKING ACTIVITY On Saturday, May 13, Hamilton Mill kids and families came to the Lakeview Clubhouse Main Room and made mom a handmade card with supplies donated from Hamilton Mill residents (thank you, thank you, thank you!). We had 4 tables full of cardstock, scrapbooking paper, stickers, crayons, glue, cutouts, stencils and more! We served scones, powdered donuts, cinnamon rolls and juice while kids enjoyed the big princess castle inflatable. All kids got to pick a flower to take home for mom as well.

A huge shout out to The Event Hive–thank you so much for helping us make this sweet activity happen by sponsoring this event and letting us borrow the bouncy house! Also, a big shout out to Jen Robinson for your help, and all that donated scrapbooking supplies. We appreciate it!

We hope all moms out there had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

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Isn’t it time to add luxury to your living?

Congratulations to our 2017 Mill Creek Golf Team Seniors

SETH M CAFEE Young Harris College PETER CHUNG Georgia State University ALEX MARKHAM Samford University ALLISON AVERY North Greenville University ANNIKA BLANTON Brenau University

We’re always looking for future golfers. Join our Hamilton Mill Junior Golf programs, which have produced 24 golf scholarships and three Academic All-American scholarships. Our junior program also brought home 86 local and national tour wins.

Junior and Student memberships start at just $50 per month!*

OUR CLUB ISN ’T J UST FOR J UNIORS! We have something for the whole family.

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• Two restaurants, The Millhouse and The Bar and Grill at Traditions

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• Member social and dining events year-round

Good luck in all your new endeavors. We know you’ll do great!

• Private rooms for hosting birthdays, graduations and holidays • Summer golf camps and programming for kids

Call Steve Stonecypher, Membership Director, today to learn more about junior golf at Hamilton Mill!

770.880.0788 | steve.stonecypher@clubcorp.com *Membership is contingent on successful completion of the Club’s enrollment process and may require a loyalty agreement. Other restrictions may apply. See Club for details. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 35222 0617 EA

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SOCIAL NEWS

POOL OPENING PARTY The pool opening party on Sunday, May 28 was tons of fun for Hamilton families and friends! It was awesome to see so many people gather at the Millview pool for the re-grand opening (doesn’t it look great!) and cookout.

KONA Ice rolled up at the party start to serve yummy shaved ice treats. Russell Landscaping manned the HOT grill and helped serve up hotdogs and hamburgers for all attendees! DJ Dan Jason played music, trivia, and pool games with the kids–including those awesome giant water balls–and handed out great prizes (including Chik-fil-A and movie gift cards)!

It was a great party, and so great to have such an awesome amenity for the neighborhood to enjoy! A big shout out to Property Management and Grounds and Facilities for overseeing and getting the pool project completed for the opening, Russell Landscaping for all the grilling, and volunteers Deb Puszewski and Jennifer Burchette for helping out with the cookout set up, decorations, and serving 350 hot dogs and hamburger meals to Hamilton Mill residents!

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

HAMMMERHEADS Prepare for C ounty Championships!

Our neighborhood swim team has had a great season taking on some of the top teams in Gwinnett County. Our dual meets have concluded, and now the fastest swimmers in the county – including many from our own team – have been invited to a County Championship Meet on July 8 and 9 at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center where the Olympics were held in 1996.

Watch for the list of our county meet swimmers in next month’s Hometown Herald. These swimmers continue practicing in the Lakeview pool weekdays from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.

Good luck to all those representing Hamilton Mill at the County Championship Meet!

END-OF-SEASON BANQUET & CELEBRATION All Hamilton Mill Hammerheads are invited to the end-of-season celebration on July 6 at 6 p.m. at the Lakeview pool.

Please note that the Lakeview pool will be open only to swim team families that evening.

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TENNIS NEWS

TENNIS NEWS

from Jeff Dudacek, Director of Tennis When July hits, we are in full swing in summer tennis. Our 25 teams will come to an end in July. Playoffs will start and continue on until August. Summer seems like a short season, we have leagues, camps, lessons all packed in a two month period. Especially with school starting the first week of August. Remember to hydrate during and after your match. That is still the best way for your body to recover. Along with team play we will, don’t forget about the July 4th round robin.

IMPORTANT DATES ALTA FALL LEAGUE DEADLINE IS JULY 7TH FOR ALL TEAMS. Remember this is the Alta team deadline. To get on a team you must sign the online book at Hmill.com Congratulations to our USTA State Finalist Team: Hilderhoff Women 40+ 3.0 - State Finalists Congratulations to our Spring Alta City Winners and Finalists: Dillon C1 Men – City Champs Foley B4 Men – City Champs Kay B6 Women – City Finalists Sowers B3 Women – City Finalists SUMMER TEAMS: USTA Tuesday 40+ Women: Crowe 4.0 Scherruble 3.5 Hilderhoff 3.0 USTA Thursday Weekday Women: Crowe 4.0 Tyson 3.5 Connor 3.5 USTA 40+ Saturday Men: Foley 3.5 USTA Saturday 14U Juniors: Kopanski USTA Sunday Men: Zawojski 3.5 Brundage 3.5L USTA Business Sunday Women: Zawojski 3.5 Alta Senior Thursday Women: Barbee B9 Alta Senior Friday Men: Edwards A3 Coleman B1 Foley B3 Eggleston B7 Alta Mixed Doubles Fields C5 Reagin B8 Fields C5 Thomas C3 Hilderhoff B7 Egan B4 P Foley B3 Gibson B1 Perkins A8 Still A5

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TENNIS NEWS

DID YOU KNOW? USTA Atlanta continues to offer more opportunities for active adults 40 and older to continue playing the sport they love. USTA Adult 40 & Over League is friendly, fun and competitive. Teams in Atlanta have an opportunity to progress to the USTA Georgia State League Championships, the USTA Southern Sectional League Tennis Championships and the National Championships!

In Atlanta, the Adult 40 & Over Men’s league plays in early spring and late summer/early fall. The Adult 40 & Over Women’s league plays in the summer and winter. Participants must be 40 years or older and a USTA member. The format is four doubles positions and one singles position.

We have one Men’s 40+ Team for late Summer this year. The team will play Saturday mornings rather than the 18+Sunday afternoons and beat the heat! Good luck to the Foley Team!

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TENNIS TIPS

TENNIS TIPS Chip and Charge The chip and charge is a long lost and forgotten art form. For you youngsters, under 30, who may not know what that is, it refers to when the returner chips or slices the return and follows it in to the net. The list of great chip and chargers gets smaller every year. The reason for the decline in this tactic is simple: some serves are just big, with the powerful rackets, to be able to do it effectively. Unless you are Roger Federer, he still uses the chip but that is why he is Roger Federer. For the Hamilton Mill nation who play league tennis, flex leagues and doubles specialists, this tool could be invaluable. Let me list the advantages and you decide if it is time to use this in your game.

• It forces the server to think about their serve, knowing you are charging the net.

• It gives you more time to close the net for a better volley.

• It is harder to poach against your chip return.

• The chip stays low which makes the team volley up to you or your partner.

• Add court players, chipping to a two-handed backhand can cause them problems.

• Chip can be hit down the line, cross court or even the famous chip lob.

• Remember to take the shot early on the rise when chipping.

It will stay low.

• This shot is great for the lob server.

• Does your opponent’s server camp out at the baseline?

Or even hates the net.

• Is your opponent’s serve weak or they are struggling.

• It is harder to lob a chip return.

• ITS FUN!!!

Things that were cool many years ago are again cool for the millennials.

It is the same in tennis. You will be surprise what this, lost art, can do for your game.

See ya on the courts.

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SWIM TEAM NEWS

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COMMUNITY NEWS

FISH N’ CHIPS Celebrating Father’s Day The weather didn’t hold back a few Hamilton Mill families from coming out for Fish n’ Chips on Saturday, June 17 at the Lakeview pond. We had free hotdogs and chips and lots of fun chatting with neighbors. The lake looks great and kids and dads were catching plenty of fish and even a turtle! We hope all dads had a great Father’s Day!

“I love to visit family in beautiful Hamilton Mill!”

- Sent in by Elizabeth Howe

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EVENTS AROUND TOWN

Community News GWINNETT BRAVES VS INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS

Friday, July 7 | 7:05pm

The Atlanta Braves AAA affiliate, the Gwinnett Braves, play baseball in their 10,000 seat state-of-the-art Coolray Field on Buford Drive. For ticket information please call the Coolray Field Ticket Office at 678.277.0340 SOUTHEAST EXOTIC BIRD FAIR

Saturday, July 8 & Sunday, July 9

Southeast Exotic Bird Fair has been serving bird lovers for 23 years. It is often imitated, but never duplicated. Come join us where you can buy directly from the breeders. Save money at prices far below pet shops.

Find all the products you need for a happy bird from food to cages, supplements to special feeds, toys and more! exoticbirdfair.com MOVIES UNDER THE STARS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Saturday nights in July at Mall of Georgia

Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and join us for a free concert and movie every Saturday night. Each event begins at 6:30 pm with a live band performance, bounce houses, food and drink vendors and special retailer activities. The movie will begin at dusk at The Village Amphitheatre.

7/4 Movie: The LEGO® Batman Movie, PG, Band: The Woody’s, A1A, The Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band 7/8 Movie: Hidden Figures, PG-13, Band: Brent Gafford Band 7/15 Movie: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, PG-13 Band: Line 6 7/22 Movie: Moana, PG, Band: Foxes & Fossils 7/29 Movie: Kong: Skull Island, PG-13, Band: Dean Taylor & The Better Days Presented by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

AURORA COMEDY NIGHTS: MIA JACKSON

Friday, July 14 & Saturday, July 15

Aurora Comedy Nights is hosted by bright young comedienne Katie Causey—a member of multiple improv and sketch comedy groups in Athens and in Atlanta.

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Thursday, July 13 - Sunday, July 16

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COOKING FOR A LIFETIME – CANCER PREVENTION WORKSHOP

Saturday, July 15 | 11am

Join Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with the American Cancer Society and UGA Extension, for this free Cancer Prevention Cooking Demonstration. Learn how to reduce your risk of developing cancer by acquiring good eating habits and making healthier food choices. This free Cancer Prevention Cooking Workshop, part of Gwinnett Library’s new Culinary Literacy Series, takes place on Saturday, July 15 from 11:00 am – 2:30 pm at the Collins Hill Branch, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Please RSVP to events@gwinnettpl.org.

For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-9785154. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GwinnettLibrary and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GwinnettLibrary.

BROADWAY IN THE PARK 5K AND FUN RUN

Saturday, July 22 | 7am

Feel like a morning run? Meet up in Suwanee Town Center Park for a 5K and Fun Run. For more information: Call 678-482-6333 or email info@ suwaneeperforms.com.

SCAVENGE-ART HUNT

Saturday, July 22 | 11am

Back by popular demand! Experience our scavenger hunt with a twist.

After gathering a list of goodies from nature, bring them back to the center and build crafty creations to take home. All ages; no cost but please pre-register online with code PVP31425 by 7/12 to ensure that enough supplies are available or call 678.277.0920.

Robin Hood, the outlaw of Sherwood Forest, leads a merry life with his merry followers. Anyone who is hungry or who has no place to live is welcome in the greenwood. Maid Marion, Friar Tuck and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham are all here in this popular tale for the whole family and it’s all told in rousing fashion! www.lionhearttheatre.org

SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC HOSTED BY EDDIE OWEN

STAMP & SCRAPBOOK EXPO

2017 GON OUTDOOR BLAST

Friday, July 14 & Saturday, July 15 at 9:00am to 5:00pm

Whether you are just starting out or an experienced pro, we’ve got the workshops to help you create projects you’ll be proud of.

Exciting crops, prizes, latest & greatest products, cool tools, plus makeand-take projects add up to the best crafting events you’ll find. scrapbookexpo.com/2017-expo-show-list/at-17 FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE FARM

Saturday, July 15 | 10am

Get your play on by celebrating both National Parks and Recreation Month and National Hot Dog Day at McDaniel Farm Park! Come out for family fun with food trucks, vendors, hay ride, games and more. Visit the new playground, pavilion and dog park while enjoying the natural beauty and historic heritage of McDaniel Farm. Call 678.277.0900 for more information or visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

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Sunday, July 9 & July 23 | 5pm

The event takes place every 2nd & 4th Sunday night of the month starting at 5:00 PM. It serves as a platform for local, national, touring, aspiring, and established singer-songwriters. eddieowenpresents.com

Friday, July 28 - Sunday, July 30

GON will once again return to the Infinite Energy Center to host the The Outdoor Blast will again feature hundreds of hunting and fishing vendors offering products for deer season. We’re bringing back the very popular Gun-An-Hour-Giveaway. The GON Truck-Buck Shoot-Out will take place Saturday and Sunday. GON’s Youth Big-Buck Contest Shoot-Out will be on Friday as kids shoot for a $3,000 shopping spree at Adventure Outdoors and a Woods-N-Water dream hunt. www.gon.com/news/save-the-dategons-outdoor-blast-is-july-28-30-2017 LATIN NIGHT

Friday, July 28 at 7:00pm

Join us on the plaza behind the Bowl for dancing and drinks! Sponsored

by Frontera Mex-Mex Grill! Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more! cityofsugarhill.com

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Urgent Care NOW OPEN at

Hamilton Creek

When it’s your child, nothing’s more urgent.

When your pediatrician is unavailable, our Urgent Care Centers are open 7 days a week, including holidays. Because when they’re not feeling well, the last thing you want to do is wait.

CHILDREN’S AT HAMILTON CREEK 2240 HAMILTON CREEK PKWY, STE 600 DACULA

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