The Athens-Clarke CountyLeisure Services Department E-Newsletter
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2022 Downtown Parade of Lights!This year’s theme is "An Out of this World Holiday." The parade is scheduled for Thursday, December 1. The deadline for entry applications is Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Late applications are not accepted.
Online applications may be completed and submitted at www.accgov.com/parade. The parade entry fee is $40. Payment can be rendered online or by check, payable to “Athens-Clarke County.”
Annually, more than 60 entries compete for such prizes as “Most Original Float,” “Best Use of Theme, “ and “Best Use of Lights” and the best overall float receives the “Mayor’s Award.”
The parade begins on the corner of Hancock Avenue and Pulaski Street, travels through downtown ending in front of City Hall for the traditional Community Christmas Tree lighting ceremony. A parade map is available at www.accgov.com/parade
The Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights is sponsored by the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and the Athens Downtown Development Authority.
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Down the Rabbit Hole!The Lyndon House Arts Center is pleased to host Down the Rabbit Hole: An Operatic Telling of Alice in Wonderland, a one-act opera that retells the story of Alice and her adventures in Wonderland on Thursday October 6 at 5:30 p.m. This event is free of charge. Tickets are not required.
The performers, all undergraduate voice students at the University of Georgia, will bring to life such familiar characters as the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, and many others as they sing their way through Alice’s story. The performance will be about one hour long and is perfect for both the young and the young at heart. Created by Abigail Head, a doctoral student in vocal performance at UGA, with the help of Bryan Wysocki, DMA student in composition, and Julien Berger, fourth year composition student, this musical experience aims to introduce audiences to opera as an art form with familiar stories and fun rhythms and melodies.
This performance includes live singers, music, and musical instruments. At one hour long, this opera includes an opportunity to ask questions and to interact with the performers in costume.
For more information, please call 706-613-3623. |
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Halloween FunThe countdown to Halloween has begun! The Department has an array of Halloween events for goblins of all ages. For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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What a Year!Take a moment and review another year of highlights and accomplishments in the award winning Leisure Services Department!
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Halloween Double Feature!The Leisure Services Department will host a free “Movies by Moonlight” double feature outdoor movie on Saturday, October 22 at 7:15 p.m. at Walker Park at 211 Trail Creek Street. The event features “Tim Burton’s A Nightmare before Christmas” at 7:15 p.m. followed by “Beetlejuice” at 9:00 p.m. Registration is not required. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and will sit on the upper field to watch the films on the large inflatable screen. Costumes are encouraged for this spooky night. Upon arrival, patrons will be directed to the movie viewing area. The public should bring their own refreshments. Food and beverages will not be sold or provided at the park. Restrooms will be available.
All park rules will be enforced, including dogs always on leash, no alcohol, no smoking, and no grills.
For more information, call 706-613-3800.
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Tickets Now AvailableThe story is an evocative tale of two men – one, a doctor; the other, a terrifying madman – and two women – one, beautiful and trusting; the other, beautiful and trusting on of herself. Show times are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale online, by phone at 706-613-3771, or in person at the Morton Theatre Box Office located at 195 W. Washington Street Mondays through Fridays from noon until 4:00-4:00 p.m.. Tickets prices start as low as $10 each.
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ACCGov 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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Georgia Recreation and Park AssociationAgency of the Year Populations: 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 www.accgov.com/leisure 706-613-3800 |
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