The Athens-Clarke County
Leisure Services Department E-Newsletter
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Shadow Puppet PlayThe 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 p.m. 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, which is 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.
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Thanksgiving Holiday HoursLeisure Services Department facilities will be closed Thursday, November 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. Parks are open 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 26, but buildings will remain closed.
All facilities will reopen Saturday, November 27 under regular hours of operation.
The East Athens Community Center, located at 400 McKinley Drive, and Lay Park, located at 297 Hoyt St, will temporarily close for necessary annual maintenance to the gymnasium floors. The centers will close Saturday, November 20 and will re-open Monday, November 29 at 8:00 a.m.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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2021 Downtown Parade of LightsThe annual Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights is scheduled for Thursday, December 2 starting at 7:00 p.m.
This year’s theme is “A Super Hero Holiday.” Performing units will be judged during the parade itself. Entries will compete for such prizes as “Most Original Float,” “Best Use of Theme,” and “Best Use of Lights.” The best overall float will receive the “Mayor’s Award.”
The parade will have two grand marshals. Local nurses Laura Breckenridge representing Piedmont Athens Regional and Luke Duncan from St. Mary’s Healthcare System were selected by their respective employers to honor the local health care community who have been super heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade begins on the corner of Hancock Avenue and Pulaski Street and includes the traditional tree lighting ceremony in front of City Hall hosted by none other than Santa. Due to construction on Clayton Street, the parade will have an adjusted route this year. The updated parade route map is available at www.accgov.com/paradeThe Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights is sponsored by the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and the Athens Downtown Development Authority. For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Holiday Fun!"Breakfast with Santa," "Cookies with Santa," "Grinch and Go Playgroup," "Letters to Santa," "Winter Kick off" and much more! Review the complete list.For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Holiday CampsCamp isn't just for summer! The Leisure Services Department has a selection fun holiday camps in December!
"Have a Holly Jolly Holiday," "Snow Much Fun," and "Winter Wonderland Week" camps will keep the holidays fun!
Online registration is underway and space is limited.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Winter RegistrationThe Leisure Services Department continues online registration for winter activity opportunities.
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.
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ACCGov Leisure Services
Activities and Online RegistrationThe 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
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ACCGov Leisure Services ScholarshipsThe Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers scholarship to qualifying Athens-Clarke County children.
Scholarships allow participants to pay less than the program fee.
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The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department 205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30607 706-613-3800 |
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