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• Harvest Balloon Festival • Halloween Happenings • Upcoming Events

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Resident Amenities Card Replacement If you have lost your Amenities Card, replacements are available for $25 each at the clubhouse. Please call the Clubhouse or email Activities@Sterling-Life.com for an appointment.

Public Schools Spout Springs School of Enrichment............................ 770-967-4860 World Language Academy............................................... 770-967-5856 Davis Middle School......................................................... 770-965-3020 Flowery Branch High School.......................................... 770-967-8000 DaVinci Academy...............................................................770 533-4004 Martin Technology Academy of Math & Science........ 770-965-1578 Lanier Charter Career Academy................................... 770-531-2330 Chesnut Mountain Creative School of Inquiry........... 770-967-3121 Private Schools Hebron Christian Academy............................................ 770-963-9250 Lakeview Academy............................................................ 770-532-4383 Maranatha Christian Academy....................................... 770-531-9625 Riverside Military Academy............................................. 770-532-6251 Sugar Hill Christian Academy......................................... 678-745-4121 Lanier Christian Academy............................................... 678-828-8350 Child Care & Preschools Chestnut Mountain Academy......................................... 770-967-7105 Winnford Academy........................................................... 770-945-3338 Friendship Learning Center............................................ 678-546-9002 Goddard School................................................................ 770-967-6737 Lakeview Academy............................................................ 770-532-4383 Primrose School (Crossroads Drive)........................... 770-932-5573 Prince of Peace Preschool............................................... 678-960-0077 Kids of Covenant Child Care......................................... 678-769-5437 Colleges and Universities Brenau University.............................................................. 770-534-6299 UGA Visitors Center........................................................ 706-542-0842 Georgia Perimeter College............................................. 678-407-5000 University of North Georgia.......................................... 706-864-1400

Lost Pet/ Animal Disturbances For lost pets, dangerous animals and/or unclaimed pets, please contact Hall County Animal Services at 770-531-6829. Within Sterling on the Lake, dogs barking more than 15 minutes continuously should be reported as a nuisance to Hall County Animal Services.

Medical Services Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta....................................404-785-KIDS Emory Eastside Hospital.................................................. 770-979-0200 NE Georgia Medical Center (NEGA).......................... 770-219-9000 NE Georgia Medical Center (Braselton)..................... 770-848-8000 NEGA Lanier Park Campus............................................ 770-219-0023 Gwinnett Medical.............................................................. 678-312-1000

Mailbox Replacement/ Repair Addresses of Distinction, 770-436-6198, www.aodmailboxes.com

Government Services Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.......................... 770-532-6206 Flowery Branch City Hall................................................ 770-967-6371 Flowery Branch Police Department............................. 770-967-6336 Flowery Branch Post Office........................................... 770-967-6431 Hall County Fire Department........................................ 770-531-6838 Hall County Sheriff’s Department................................ 770-531-6885 Spout Springs Hall Co. Library....................................... 770-532-3311 Hall County Animal Control/Services.......................... 770-531-6829 .......................................................................(afterhours) 770-536-8812 Tax Commissioner/Auto Tags......................................... 770-531-6950

Clubhouse Office Information Kathy Andrews, Association Manager, 770-965-3980, Option 1 Jenifer Pomerantz, Activities Director, 770-965-3980, Option 2 Clubhouse Hours: & Address Monday - Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 12pm-6pm (unless posted otherwise) 7005 Lake Sterling Boulevard

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Utilities/Services Jackson EMC...................................................................... 770-536-2415 Charter Communications............................................... 678-410-9362 AT&T.................................................................................... 800-436-8638 Gainesville Water/Public Utilities.................................. 770-535-6878 Direct Satellite/Dish Network....................................... 678-714-1495 Red Oak Sanitation........................................................... 770-536-7868 Street Light Outage/Jackson EMC................................. 770-536-2415 (When calling to report a street light outage; please reference the street light number on the front of the pole)

To advertise in Sterling Life, contact Melisa Sizemore at The Times - 770.535.6344 - msizemore@gainesvilletimes.com Sterling Life is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication.

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The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Sterling on the Lake Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services.

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4 Association Manager’s 18 Tennis Shots Corner 22 Harvest Balloon Festival 8 Empty Nester’s Corner 24 Casino Night 10 Movie Nights & 27 Corn Hole League Sunday Matinees 29 Fitness Classes 13 Halloween Happenings

Association Manager’s Corner

Dog Owners, Please Pick Up After Your Dog From Kathy, your Association Manager As the temperature begins to cool and we welcome the amazing fall weather, more of our families venture to our walking trails and green spaces to enjoy the outdoors. It is a frequent occurrence that they see pet waste that is left in these areas.

Failure to pick up after your dog is a violation of the community rules and regulations. It is also illegal, and may result in a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months of public service as noted in Part II Code of OrdinancesGeneral Ordinances, Chapter 18 Animals: Section 18-9.

Removal of canine fecal matter.

In Part II Code of Ordinances-General Ordinances, Chapter 18 Animals: Section 18-9. Removal of Canine Fecal Matter:

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Dog owners, PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG. Homeowners, if you see someone violating the canine fecal matter ordinance, please report the following information to me.

1. Date, time, and location of incident 2. Offending homeowner name or unit number 3. Breed or type of dog 4. Any other pertinent details Homeowners found in violation will be subject to fines as outlined in the community documents, as well as possible citation by the City of Flowery Branch.

Contact me at 770-965-3980 with questions or concerns.

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Community News

Calvin Quick Troop 463 Earns Eagle Scout Honors Boy Scouts of America’s Highest Rank is Rare Achievement Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 463, has awarded Calvin Quick with the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor bestowed upon any scout. Quick is a Senior at Legacy Community Academy High School.

Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men.

“This is an outstanding and significant achievement for Calvin Quick,” said Scoutmaster Wayne Miller, Troop 463.

“Nationwide, only five percent of boys who start out in Scouting ever achieve this rank.

“Troop 463 has a legacy of keeping boys motivated, giving them great scouting experiences outdoors, teaching them about service to community, and keeping them focused on the rewards that come with the journey toward achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.” Miller concluded.

Calvin has served as Senior Patrol Leader of the troop, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for New Scouts for Troop 463 and has earned 26 merit badges. He attended Woodruff Scout Camp 5 times, Philmont Scout Ranch High Adventure, Bahamas Sea Base and St Thomas Sea Base.

Calvin is a member of Free Chapel Church and is also active in Fifth Row Center Community Theater, Free Chapel Kids Ministry, and many Church Missions abroad, including Ghana Africa, Peru, and The Dominican Republic. He is the son of Darrin and Beth Quick of Flowery Branch, Ga. To become an Eagle Scout, boys are required to earn at least 21 merit badges and demonstrate Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service, and leadership. An extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages is also required.

Calvin planned, organized, purchased materials and managed the Southwest Christian Care Hospice Nature Trail picnic pavilion shelter project to provide a picnic table shelter for Hospice visitors seeking solice on the Nature Trail.

All requirements must be completed before the Scout’s 18th birthday.

Then, the Scout must complete an Eagle Scout board of review. Upon completion, Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge during an Eagle Honor Court ceremony that publicly recognizes hard work, effort and accomplishments of the Scout.

Sandy Springs United Methodist Church has supported Boy Scout troops since 1941 starting with Troop 1 of Sandy Springs which became Troop 236 in the 1950s. Troop 463 was chartered at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church on April 1, 1965 when Troop 236 became too large to meet on a single night.

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New traffic signal makes for safer intersection at Sterling on the Lake Hall County officials have partnered with several other entities to make the intersection at the entrance to Sterling on the Lake subdivision on Spout Springs Road much safer for motorists in the area.

Hall County District 1 Commissioner Kathy Cooper was contacted this spring by the subdivision’s developer, who had completed a traffic signal warrant study for the intersection.

“I quickly shared that study with Hall County staff, Flowery Branch officials, representatives with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Jackson EMC, who all worked together to make the signal a reality,” said Cooper.

The new traffic light, which is temporary until the Spout Springs Road Widening Project is constructed, became operational at the intersection earlier this month.

“Officials are currently monitoring traffic patterns in the area and making any timing adjustments that may be necessary,” said Ken Rearden, director of Hall County Public Works.

The signals and control box were donated by GDOT, while the pole installation was provided by Jackson EMC. “Those donations shaved approximately $30,000 off the project’s total cost,” said Rearden, which totals approximately $99,400.00”.

Article source: http://www.hallcounty.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=313

Our community swimming pools will close for the season on Sunday, September 11th.

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Association News & Events

Grandparents and other relatives are welcomed to come also!

Join us on the 2nd Friday each month at the Clubhouse at 10:30am for an hour of fun-filled activity!

Each month we will feature and enjoy a new activity, songs and a take-home craft.

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Empty Nester’s Corner

“Bringing Relaxation Home”

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Your local Georgia Spa Company sales professional is Sterling’s own Cherry Durand. With more than 25 years experience selling hot tubs, Cherry’s knowledge and expertise is second to none. Contact Cherry or visit her at our Buford Showroom to find the perfect spa for your home!

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Empty Nester’s Corner

NEW GROUPS WELCOME YOU! Our Empty Nesters continue to engage themselves and enjoy life and diverse activities thanks to the residents that have volunteered to coordinate our new groups! To join one of the new groups listed below, either contact the individual noted, or attend an upcoming scheduled meeting or activity.

Co-Ed Dominoes Meets on the second Thursday of the month. It is BYOB and a snack (if you want) and a $1.50 each for the evening's prizes! – Cheryl Sullivan

Sewing/Quilting BYOB and supplies, but learn and perfect your sewing and quilting skills through various projects. Additional details, dates and times to be announced via email. Faye Curlee, Mary Willingham, and Irene McDougall

Wednesday Night Bunco Our Wednesday Bunco Group is seeking players... No skills or experience needed.

This group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the clubhouse at 6:30pm. Coleen Pecha

Men’s Lunch Group Try a different conversation and different restaurant every Wednesday year-round!

Our EN Men meet at the clubhouse around 11AM to pick a restaurant, and venture out shortly afterwards for a delicious meal.

Want to join in? Come on down to the clubhouse – no RSVP or planning needed!

Knitting/Crochet Group Lead by Pat Marzano

Canasta

Ladies Monthly Luncheons

Our group meets at the clubhouse on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, beginning at 1pm. Looking to step into the games? The teams are open to grow (in multiples of 4 players) and often have a need for substitute players. Join in or become a substitute for occasional play.

– Pat Neesen & Eleanor Coppedge

Meets on the second Wednesday of each month and visits local eateries for culinary adventures - Glynis Watts, Cheryl Sullivan

Co-Ed Hiking Group Additional details, dates and times to be announced via email.

Fred & Connie Coupal

Music/Song Circle Open to anyone who plays an acoustic instrument. All skill levels are welcome this in a relaxed atmosphere. Music styles would include: folk, folk rock, country, bluegrass, old time, etc. Meets at the Lodge. Upcoming dates are Sept 13th and Nov 4th. - Ed Goss

Ladies Hiking Group Explore local trails and hike some of North Georgia’s most lovely state parks! Our EN Ladies hike each 3rd Wednesday of each month to a different location. Pat Nance

Men’s Coffee

Ladies Night Out

Each 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday of the month

Additional details, dates and times to be announced via email.

Sue Barcus, Scottie O’Toole

breakfast and great conversation! Why

Pickleball Additional details, dates and times to be announced via email.

David & Barbara Brunelle

Theatre/Music Group (watch your email for ticket/trip information) – Merce Bolling

(year-round) a large group of our EN Gentlemen meet at the clubhouse for not come meet some new friends? The conversation is always engaging… and the coffee is hot! – Rick Marzano

Ladies Dominoes Group This classically fun group meets on Mondays at 12Noon at the Clubhouse.

Lead by Cheryl Sullivan

Register as a user on our Empty Nesters Group page on www.Sterling-Life.com for updates on meeting times, new groups, activities, and additional details for Empty Nester events!

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Movies & Matinees

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS Angry Birds the Movie Sunday, September 11th

Movie starts at 2:00pm • Rated PG An island is populated entirely by happy, flightless birds – or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been the outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.

The Jungle Book

Friday, September 9th

Movie starts at 6:30pm • Rated PG Mowgli is a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves.

But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan, who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turnedstern mentor Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear Baloo.

DON’T FORGET TO RSVP: Activities@ Sterling-Life.com

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AND SUNDAY MATINEES Now You See Me 2

Friday, September 23rd

Movie starts at 6:30pm • Rated PG-13 One year after their astonishing magic shows win the public’s adulation and confound the FBI, the quartet resurfaces for a dazzling comeback performance that will make their previous escapades seem like child’s play.With the help of FBI Agent Dylan Rhodes, the Horsemen mount a meticulously planned surprise appearance, hoping to expose corrupt tech tycoon Owen Case.

But their scheme backfires, exposing Dylan’s involvement with the Horsemen and sending all five of them back on the run.The Horsemen soon find themselves once again squaring off against unscrupulous businessman Arthur Tressler and professional skeptic Thaddeus Bradley as they attempt to accomplish the most difficult heist of their careers — but even they cannot anticipate the ultimate surprise awaiting them.

Mostly Ghostly

Friday, October 7th

Matinee starts at 2:00pm Rated PG

One enchanted jewel stands between Earth and an army of evil spirits led by the devious ghoul, Phears. With the help of his new girlfriend and ghost pals, Max Doyle races to find the crystal and save the world.

Alice Through the Looking Glass Sunday, October 23rd

Matinee starts at 2:00pm • Rated PG Nineteen-year-old Alice returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit,Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen’s reign of terror.

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Association News & Events

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS REPTILE MADNESS

HALLOWEEN CRAFTY AFTERNOONS Sunday, October 30th 1pm – Pot Monsters 3pm – Drippy Monsters

A Halloween Special!

Saturday, October 29th at 2pm • At the Clubhouse

Come see a 6-foot Python, Lizards and a Jumbo Toad that could swallow your fist! See animals sure to creep you out!

RSVPs are required before Thursday, October 27th at 5pm via email to Activities@Sterling-Life.com

Happy Halloween 2016!

A message regarding Halloween and Trick-or-Treating within the Sterling on the Lake community...

Trick-or-Treating: A Halloween Night tradition!

As in years’ past, Trick-or-Treating is a muchanticipated event for many families. If you are new to our great community, you are in for a treat, as the creativity is ever-present in newly designed homemade costumes!

Please note that traditional Trick-or-Treating takes place annually on Halloween night (this year on Monday, October 31st.)

The Association does not hold traditional Trick-orTreating on any other night, but does plan other activities so please RSVP to attend those that appeal to your family.

RSVP Required - Limited Space: Activities@Sterling-Life.com

As our community has become a popular location for Trick-or-Treating, please keep the following in mind: • If you would prefer to not participate in Trick-orTreating and are home during the evening hours, please be sure your outdoor lights, front door or porch lights are turned off.

• Signage will be placed at our entrances earlier in the day to inform non-resident guests to the SOTL community that Trick-or-Treating ends promptly at 8:30pm.

• While Halloween activities affect many communities across the Greater Atlanta area, it is not specifically a Board nor Homeowners Association regulated issue or activity. The Association proactively partners with Flowery Branch Police Officers to help manage the increased traffic associated with Trick-or-Treaters visiting Sterling on the Lake, and to help keep this a safe activity for all local families.

• If you are able to walk to the homes in your immediate area to Trick-or-Treat, please do so. This helps lessen any congestion on our streets.

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Tennis BBQ Competition Halloween Special: Reptile Madness! www.Sterling-Life.com for times and details…

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Harvest Balloon Festival Visit HarvestBalloon Festival.com for more information

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Yoga 7:30a • PiYo 10:00a Tabata Yoga 7:00p Trick or Treating 5:30-8:30p Halloween

Tennis BBQ Competition Halloween Crafty Afternoon RSVP required, Activites@ Sterling-Life.com

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UPCOMING TENNIS EVENTS Member Guest Consignment Sale: Don’t forget to get those items ready! Sellers keep 75%.

BBQ Competition: Competition Cooking begins: Friday, October 28th, Judging and Plates for Sale: Saturday, October 29th, Noon – 4pm, You don’t want to miss this! Open to the public – watch our Facebook page & emails for details.

EVENT RECAPS Lobbing For A Cure: Thank you to all who participated in the 2nd Annual Lobbing for a Cure.

With the help of our 37 registrants, pros, volunteers, speakers and sponsors this proved to be a fun filled day for all who participated. Thanks to Belk for organizing the fashion show and Kristin Tinsley for her acoustic performance. Everyone who participated had a hand in raising $1,715.00 for CURE Childhood Cancer. It is our hopes that this will bring a cure for this deadly disease a little closer. Photos courtesy of Kelly Hopkins Creative.

14U Intermediate Junior Team at the State Championships in Macon

Wimbledon Breakfast: Thanks to all who came out to the theater to watch the Wimbledon Men’s Singles Championship match and enjoy some home-made breakfast.

Tennis Committee Cookout: The cookout on July 15th by the pool raised $57 to go to the General Fund for facility improvements.

Summer Mixed Team Tennis: Congratulation to Chris Mundy’s ALTA mixed team for winning their division for the season and making it to round 2 of the playoffs! Tammy Riding and Jamie Floyd’s ALTA mixed teams qualified for the playoffs and completed their seasons in round 1. Congratulations to all ALTA mixed teams on a season well played!

14U Intermediate Junior Team Play in State Championships in Macon: Stuart Caldwell’s 14U Intermediate Junior USTA team qualified for the 2016 USTA Junior Team Tennis State Championships. The team traveled to Macon, GA the weekend of July 24th to play in the tournament. Ninety–two teams representing local leagues from across the state came to play. Tournament play was round robin and the team won their bracket and advanced to play for the State Championship Match! The kids played their hearts out in the scorching heat and lost the championship match and finished second in their age group. Team members: Caden Caldwell, Matthew Helms, Iris Hundeby, Garrett McKeon, Alyssa McSpadden, Davis Mundy, Olivia Nance, Sara Moore, Nathan Shedd, Alicia Quast, and Kendalle Quast. Team captain: Stuart Caldwell 18

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Last year, our residents saved (on average) approximately 20-25% savings via our special Resident Only sale!

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Harvest Balloon Festival 2016 Details & Info

NEW THIS YEAR... Fly overhead on our High Speed Zip Line! A ride unlike any other!

Our ever popular Human Hamster Balls & Body Zorbs are back!

3pm - 9pm Saturday, October 15th

7th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival at Sterling on the Lake For more information: www.HarvestBalloonFestival.com This signature Sterling on the Lake Community event features fast paced rides, family games, raffles & contests, carnival style activities, a mesmerizing evening Balloon Glow and so much more! Festival attendees also enjoy the excitement of a large pumpkin carving and painting station, hay rides, face painting and live music and performances!

Make sure you bring your appetite because there will be food vendors, carnival sweets and much more! Watch for email announcements and information on www.Sterling-Life.com.

Calling All Craft Vendors & Potential Sponsors!

Want to feature your business during this amazing event and support fantastic local charities via this unique fundraiser? The event features sponsorship levels Craft Vendors or Direct Sales/MLM Companies: Do you create amazing, one-of-a-kind items? Don’t miss this festival‌ Booths are available but going quickly!

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Harvest Balloon Festival 2016 Details & Info About our Beneficiaries: Proceeds from this year’s festival will be shared between two charities - Challenged Child & Friends, Inc., a local nonprofit in Hall County serving children with disabilities through educational, therapeutic, nursing and family counseling services, and the Hall County Animal Shelter, Hall County Government’s first full-service animal shelter with over 300 kennels that comfortably house about 8,000 animals each year.

Important Information Regarding the Festival

There will not be a Balloon Glow at this year's Harvest Balloon Festival Activity & Balloon Ride Tickets: Festival Hours: Saturday, October 15, 2016 3-9 p.m.

Tickets for Saturday’s activities are available onsite at the festival beginning at 3:00PM. Activity Ticket Pricing: 1 Ticket = $1, 12 Tickets = $10, 25 Tickets = $20 Tickets for Saturday Tethered Rides* are available onsite at the festival beginning at 5 p.m.

Saturday Evening Tethered Ride* Tickets: $15 per person Tickets for Sunday’s Tethered Rides* are also available Sunday morning for $15 per ticket.

• Children under 18 years old must have a parent present to sign a liability release • Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by their adult parent on the tether ride (1 parent may accompany more than 1 of their children) • Liability waivers must be signed on-site, no pre-signed waivers can be accepted.

Festival Entry, Road Closings & Parking: Admission is $2 entry per person (cash only). Festival armbands will be issued for each paid entry and are to be worn throughout your visit to the festival.

FREE Parking is available at Flowery Branch High School. Complimentary shuttle service to the festival is available throughout the event, with the last shuttle of the evening loading at 10PM. The Spout Springs Road entrance will be closed for the duration of the festival. Residents are welcomed to invite their guests to use the Capitol Farms Road and Black Jack Road entrances. Please be mindful of your neighbors driveways, and park on only one side of the street to allow for emergency access.

Alternative Methods of Transportation: To help with the flow of guests, residents are asked to consider walking, biking, carpooling and using golf carts to come down to the festival on the Village Green.

Road Closures: Roads will close at 1:00PM sharp on October 15th, 2016, in preparation for the festival’s kickoff. Residents are asked to use the Captiola Farms Road and Blackjack Road entrances, and to instruct guests to either arrive before 1:00PM to avoid closures, or to use the Captiola Farms Road and Blackjack Road entrances.

If you live in in the front of the community, between Spout Springs Road and the four-way stop (at Lake Sterling Boulevard, Fellowship Lane and Big Sky Drive) including Big Sky Drive, Golden Bud Lane, Creekstone Place, Trailing Ivy Way, Swallow Tail Lane, Outrigger Court, Bay Laurel Way, Blue Heron Way, Flagstone Way, Bent Twig Way and Hopscotch Court, please be prepared to show your validated 2016 Amenity Card or driver’s license (with updated SOTL address) for entry. With your

2016 Amenity Card or driver’s License, you will be able to enter and exit as needed (*yielding to festival buses and our Hay Ride for safety). If you live on one of the roads listed above, and you will be welcoming guests to your home during the road closure period, please have them arrive before 1:00PM to avoid any questions or road closures. Residents of Fellowship Lane and Treehouse Way are asked to kindly use either Capitola Farms Road or Blackjack Road entrances. *If you live in these sections and do not have an amenity card, please stop into the clubhouse BEFORE Thursday, October 13th to either purchase a replacement or receive your initial issue card.

All other traffic will either be diverted around the community or instructed to following the parking directions to offsite Festival Parking at Flowery Branch High School.

Carnival Rides and Ticketing Times: Please note that our larger carnival rides, Giant Hamster Ball, Body Zorbs, etc. may have lines, but the overall ride hours have been EXTENDED to accommodate more riders (in response to your feedback from last year). Ticket purchases are NON-Refundable, so plan your time accordingly. NEW THIS YEAR: We will have a high-flying ZIP LINE at the festival for you to enjoy!

No Glass Containers, bottles, kegs or any other container other than paper or plastic cups may be brought into the festival area. Grills, large rolling coolers or cooking elements are also not permitted.

No Campaigning on the festival grounds, or in or around Sterling on the Lake For safety, leave your pets at home. Service animals are always welcomed; owners must pick up after pets onsite at all times.

An ATM is available throughout the festival at the clubhouse. Multiple Ticket Booths are available to assist you with ticket purchases.

Volunteers: Hundreds of volunteers are needed to produce the festival each year.

If you are interested in helping, you can apply via email to Activities@Sterling-Life.com, via our festival website:www.HarvestBalloonFestival.com or in person at the Clubhouse or Information Center.

Admission is free for all festival volunteers, and volunteers will receive a commemorative Harvest Balloon Festival t-shirt (while supplies last). *All balloon activities are weather permitting

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Our Fall Community Yard Sale is Friday, September 16th and Saturday, September 17th from 8am - 3pm daily.

Residents wishing to participate in the Fall Community Sale must register at the clubhouse. Registration is open from today through the registration deadline of Thursday, September 15th. $7 per home to participate (registration includes permitting, marketing and advertising (electronic/web-based and in-print), signage, etc.)

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Meditation is not limited to sitting silently and contemplating one’s own thoughts… Restorative yoga includes muscle focus and strength building postures, breath work. Each session will change to keep your interest, and may include some phrasing/ chanting, coloring/drawing, mental imagery, etc. that will be incorporated into the class.

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