Space Race and Beyond: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United States

In 1969, half a century ago, mankind watched as humans stepped foot onto a celestial body other than the Earth for the first time. The tumultuous Space Race of the preceding decade challenged imaginations, rapidly advanced technologies, and captivated the world's attention. In the decades that followed the Apollo missions we have seen rovers sent […]

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Fiddlin’ Dan

Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United States

Join us for music, stories, and Appalachian folklore! Fiddlin' Dan will entertain you with interactive songs and stories, his homespun humor, and a jug band finale! You're guaranteed to have a rollicking good time from beginning to end. Please note: Registration is not required, but space is limited. Please arrive early to secure your place […]

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Sunflower Fields Photo Fundraiser

Anderson's Sunflower Farm 3360 Shiloh Rd, Cumming, GA, United States

The gorgeous sunflowers at Anderson's Sunflower Farm are only open for two weeks, and Angels Among Us Pet Rescue has insider access to capture its beauty, just for you! Bring your dog(s), kids and/or whole family, and have your photo taken by one of our fabulous professional photographers. Each $50 donation includes full access to […]

$50

It’s Not Just Rocket Science: The Why and How of Space Exploration

Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United States

Local NASA Solar System Ambassador, Curt Godwin, will discuss NASA's past and future human space exploration efforts, including the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing and the Space Launch System scheduled to land on the moon by 2024, and the commercial partnerships required for missions' success. The Commercial Crew Program is a partnership between […]

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Adult Escape Room: Hubble Telescope Hacked

Post Road Library 5010 Post Road, Cumming, GA, United States

The Hubble has been hacked! NASA lost control of the famed space telescope through some insidious computer piracy, and the perpetrator has hidden the means to regain control in a small box, along with a series of clues to open the multiple locks. Can you figure out the codes, unlock the box, and help NASA […]

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Fridays at the Fairgrounds

Cumming Fairgrounds GA

Join us every third Friday from April through October for Fridays at the Fairgrounds!

$5.00 – $13

Heritage Travel Presented by Lauren Schultheiss

Hampton Park Library 5345 Settingdown Road, Cumming, GA, United States

The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States defines heritage tourism as "traveling to experience the places, artifacts and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past," and "heritage tourism can include cultural, historic and natural resources." Lauren Schultheiss, owner of Big Creek Travel in Cumming, will showcase heritage travel […]

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