The Athens-Clarke County
Leisure Services Department E-Newsletter
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19 Days of JuneteenthBe part of the Athens-Clarke County's official celebration of Juneteenth! According to the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation: "On June 19th, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, General Granger issued General No. 3 advising all, that slaves had been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation and it was posted on the door of Reedy Chapel. Thus, began what is now known as Juneteenth. It is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States." The Athens community is invited to acknowledge, commemorate, and honor Juneteenth by joining in a community-led, community-wide "19 Days of Juneteenth" celebration. Activities include concerts, films, lectures, special podcasts, and even an outdoor movie, and much more. Events will take place across the community at a variety of locations including churches, Lay Park, Lyndon House Arts Center, Morton Theatre, and West Broad Farmers Market. - Tour of the historic Morton Theatre is planned for Thursday, June 16. Morton Theatre is one of the first vaudeville theatres in the United States uniquely built, owned, and operated by an African-American businessman: Monroe Morton. Experience it firsthand with a tour of the building, with anecdotes and historical stories of many black owned businesses, and discover why "Hot Corner" still plays an important role in the downtown Athens area. This one-hour tour will be led by facility supervisor Lynn Green who began her Morton Theatre career in 1997. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to climb stairs. Registration required.
- "Movie in the Park: Harriet" is planned for Friday, June 17 at the Lyndon House Arts Center. Bring blankets and chairs to view "Harriet" on the beautiful lawn of this beloved downtown location
- "Juneteenth Celebration at the West Broad Farmers Market is planned for Saturday, June 18 at Rocksprings Community Center and Park. Celebrate Juneteenth at the West Broad Farmers Market with home cooked meals, an interactive Kids Zone, and meet local entrepreneurs and farmers.
- "Juneteenth is the New 4th" Outdoor Festival is planned for Saturday, June 18 at Holland Youth Sports Complex. This day will consist of field day games, food trucks, kickball tournament, kid's zone, live music, and a pop up market. Trust us, you don't to miss this community-wide family reunion style event!
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Take a Hike!It's time for the annual Longest Day Hike! Kick off Summer with an epic day hike.
We will hike our longest trail on the longest day of the year! Come along with Trails and Open Space staff on this seven-mile trek around Lake Chapman. Wear shoes for hiking and dress for the weather. Pack in plenty of water and essentials for this 4-hour walk.This special hike is scheduled for Tuesday, June 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. along the Lakeside Trail at Sandy Creek Park. The fee is $2 for ACC residents and $3 for non-residents. Online registration is required. Remember to wear clothes and shoes appropriate for hiking. Bring a small pack with water and a snack for this 7.5 mile loop hike.
For more information, please call 706-613-3620 .
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Public Input OpportunitiesThe Leisure Services Department will host public input sessions regarding the SPLOST 2020 funded Memorial Park improvements. The sessions are planned for:• Saturday, June 18, 2022 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at West Broad Farmers Market• Saturday, June 18, 2022 – 5 – 9 p.m. at “19th is the New 4th” event at Holland Youth Sports Complex• Thursday, June 23, 2022 - 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Picnic Shelter #2• Saturday, June 25, 2022 - 10 - 11:30 a.m. at AthFestEach meeting is drop-in and staff will be available to discuss the proposed elements of the project.For more information, please call 706-613-3800 or complete an online survey before July 10, 2022.
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Oh Say Can You See!Athens-Clarke County Unified Government welcomes the community to celebrate Independence Day at the Star Spangled Classic Fireworks Display on Saturday, July 2!
Fireworks will be launched at approximately 9:30 p.m. from Athens-Ben Epps Airport. The display will be viewable from many locations around the Lexington Road, Cherokee Road, & Gaines School Road intersection as well as two locations provided by Athens-Clarke County.
Limited, first-come, field parking will be available near the airport and at Satterfield Park. These locations will open at 7:00 p.m. and all ACCGov park rules will be enforced including no alcohol, fireworks, grills, or smoking. The community is reminded to leave pets at home. In these parking areas, vehicles will not be allowed to move during the 20 minute show for the safety of fellow spectators. All spectators are reminded to respect private property when choosing a viewing location and not to park on the side of roads to view the fireworks. Traffic patterns in the area will shift at the conclusion of the show.
The event is sponsored by The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government.
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"Picture This" Exhibition
at Lyndon House Arts CenterThe Lyndon House Arts Center announces the opening of the Summer Exhibition line up to go on view Saturday, June 18 with an artist reception and celebration on Thursday, June 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
In the Atrium Galleries, the third in a series of triennial traveling exhibitions organized by the Lyndon House Arts Center and the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia, “Picture This” selects the work of 11 Georgia-based painters who focus on narratives.
Curated by Didi Dunphy, Lyndon House Arts Center’s Supervisor, the Highlighting Contemporary Art in Georgia series began in 2016, with “Pushing the Press: Printmaking in the South” and continued in 2019 with “Cut and Paste: Works of Paper.” Each exhibition is made available at minimal cost to interested venues in metropolitan areas big and small across the state. “Picture This” will travel for 24 months throughout Georgia.
All exhibitions are free of charge and open to the public. Exhibitions are on view during regular gallery hours Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, please call 706-613-3623.
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Show Us Your Good Grades!The Report Card Rewards Program celebrates Athens-Clarke County students with good grades with pool passes! In order to be eligible, students, Kindergarten through 12th grade, who reside in Athens-Clarke County must take a copy of their final report card of the year or equivalent to the park office where a swimming pool is located. A report card with all A's or all E's guarantees a free summer pool pass. A report card with all A's and B's, or all E's and M's, is good for 10 free swims. For more information, please call 706-613-3800
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Limited Space Available
for Summer CampThe Leisure Services Department continues summer camp registration. The Department offers the most diverse selection of award winning summer camps in Northeast Georgia including day camps and mini camps highlighting art, dance, nature education, sports, and theatre.
Opportunities are available for children and teens.
For more information, please call 706-613-CAMP.
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Summer Fun for TeensGrand Slam summer program for teens returns in June!“Grand Slam” is a special summertime program for middle and high school students who reside in Athens-Clarke County.
This program takes place Friday evenings in June and July from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Lay Park located at 297 Hoyt Street.
Evenings include games, giveaways, guest speakers, life enrichment activities, music, refreshments, sports, & more.
The program is free of charge, however online registration is required.
For more information, please call 706-613-3596.
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ACCGov Leisure Services 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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Georgia Recreation and Park AssociationAgency of the YearPopulations: 80,000 - 150,000 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2021 |
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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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