Forsyth shopping center hosting back to school event July 27

CUMMING - The Collection at Forsyth will help students and parents prepare for the new school year with a Community Back-to-School Celebration including activities for the whole family and shopping deals Saturday, July 27, 2:00-7:00. <br /> <br /> Taking place two weeks before Forsyth County Schools students return to school on August 8, the celebration will feature giveaways, face painting, balloon artists and a magic show for the children during the afternoon. It will conclude with a fashion show featuring the latest back-to-school fashions, accessories and technology from The Collection's tenants, and live music from Adam Komesar and Reed Ferguson. <br /> <br /> As part of the celebration, the shopping center encourages attendees to bring new school supplies with them to donate to underserved Forsyth County students. Donations will be accepted July 25 through 27, and can be dropped off at the Concert at The Collection on July 25; the leasing office, located near PeachMac and Justice; or at the back-to-school celebration on July 27. Donors will be entered to win a trip for two to The Inn at Pelican Bay in Naples, Fla.<br /> <br /> The Collection at Forsyth is located at 410 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041. For more information visit collectionforsyth.com.