Time to Register!

The Leisure Services Department will begin online registration for winter activity opportunities soon. Athens-Clarke County residents may register starting Saturday, November 6 at 9:00 a.m. Non-county residents may register starting Monday, November 8 at noon.

There is a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events for adults and children.

Registration will continue until activities are at full enrollment or they begin.

Before registering, individuals who have not already done so must establish a free online account at www.accgov.com/myrec. Payment may be rendered using a debit card, American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa, or a MasterCard or Visa gift card.

For more information, please call 706-613-3800.

Tales on the Porch

Step back in time for Tales on the Porch at Sandy Creek Nature Center.

Transport yourself to a time of the past when evenings were a great time to sit by a fire and listen to a story. Before the story begins, visit the inside of the 1810 log house, enjoy a small fire to roast marshmallows and enjoy a hot beverage while sharing your own stories.

This event, for ages 13 and older, is scheduled for Friday, November 5 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Online registration is underway.

For more information, please call 706-613-3615.

The Parade is Back!

The Leisure Services Department announces that entries are now being accepted for the 2021 Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights. This year’s parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 2. The deadline for entries is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Applications are available at www.accgov.com/parade and may be completed online. The parade entry fee is $40. Payment can be rendered online or by check, payable to “Athens-Clarke County.”

Annually, more than 90 entries compete for such prizes as “Most Original Float,” “Best Use of Theme, “ and “Best Use of Lights” and the best overall float receiving the “Mayor’s Award.” This year’s theme is “A Super Hero Holiday.”

The parade begins on the corner of Hancock Avenue and Pulaski Street ending in front of City Hall for the traditional Community Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.

The Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights is sponsored by the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and the Athens Downtown Development Authority.

Parade information and application forms can be found at www.accgov.com/parade or by contacting Leisure Services at 706-613-3800 or leisureservices@accgov.com.

Welcome Walker!

Meet Walker the Eastern Spotted Skunk!

During your next trip to Bear Hollow Zoo, be sure to visit our newest resident. Eastern Spotted Skunks are typically seen less than the Striped Skunk and are a rare find!

The Zoo is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is no entrance fee.

For more information about the Zoo, please call 706-613-3580.

Autumn Splendor Hike

Enjoy the beautiful fall weather with the Autumn Splendor Lakeside Loop Hike at Sandy Creek Park.

Celebrate the beauty of fall with an epic day hike scheduled for Saturday, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Come along with Trails and Open Spaces staff on this seven-mile trek around Lake Chapman. Wear shoes for hiking and pack for this 4-hour walk. The fall color should be spectacular.

This program is for ages 8 and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration is required.

For more information, please call 706-613-3620.

Having a Ball!

Toddlers Having a Ball is a new program to introduce toddlers to various sports such as basketball, football, golf, soccer, t-ball, and tennis. The instructor will make sure your child’s first experience with these sports is a fun one.

This program is for ages 3-5 and takes place every Tuesday, from November 9-23 from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. at East Athens Community Center. The fee is $15 for ACC residents and $22.50 for non-residents. Online registration is required.

For more information, please call 706-613-3593.

On Stage!

Athens Creative Theatre (ACT) presents Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot” at the Morton Theatre.

An idealistic young King Arthur hopes to create a kingdom built on honor and dignity, embodied by his Knights of the Round Table. His Ideals, however, are tested when his lovely queen, Guenevere, falls in love with the young Knight Lancelot and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance.

The performance takes place at the Morton Theatre in downtown Athens on Thursday, November 11-Sunday, November 14. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s matinee is at 3:00 p.m.

Tickets go on sale October 11 online at www.mortontheatre.com or at the Morton Theatre Box Office, Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Please call 706-613-3771 to reach the box office. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children, seniors, and students. Discounted rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Please call the Morton Theatre for details.

For more information visit www.accgov.com/act.

Shadow Puppet Play

The Leisure Services Department is pleased to host Lupita’s Revenge, a 45-minute shadow-puppet play created and performed by an alliance of musicians and visual artists from Athens on November 18 at 7:00 pm. This is a free outdoor event to take place on the North Lawn at the Lyndon House Arts Center.

Written and Directed by Abel Klainbaum with Lead Visual Artist, Phil Jasen, Lupita’s Revenge is a lively play featuring love, vengeance, and a long journey, all of which is accompanied by a live soundtrack of Latin American classics performed by some of Athens favorite musical talents. Included are Megan Cole on vocals, Keiko Ishibashi on violin, Elijah Neesmith on bass, Jeremy Raj on guitar and Abel Klainbaum on accordion. Joining Phil Jasen behind the stage are puppeteers Laura Maria Ramirez and SJ Ursrey.

Lupita’s Revenge is performed with a traveling Cranky Theater, or a moving panoramic paper that is unrolled as the story and scenes unfold. Lit from behind, the characters are cut out paper silhouettes held on sticks. The story of Lupita’s Revenge starts in Mexico City in 1929 and ends in Valdosta, Georgia, twenty years later with Lupita’s conquest and a victorious conclusion.

This all ages event is free and outside. Reservations are required.

Warm clothes and blankets are recommended. Please note there are some adult themes such as vengeance and fighting, but all are artistically portrayed in silhouette.

For more information, please call 706-613-3623.

ACCGov Leisure Services
Activities and Online Registration

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events for adults and children. All registration takes place online at www.accgov.com/myrec

ACCGov Leisure Services Scholarships

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers scholarship to qualifying Athens-Clarke County children.

Scholarships allow participants to pay less than the program fee.

For more information, including required documentation,
please visit www.accgov.com/scholarships

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department

205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30607

www.accgov.com/leisure

706-613-3800