The Athens-Clarke County
Leisure Services Department E-Newsletter
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Winter Program
Registration ScheduledThe Leisure Services Department announces its winter program opportunities for 2022-2023 A diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events are planned for adults and children. The Department will implement a “rolling registration.” Online registration begins for Athens-Clarke County residents at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5. Non-residents may register online starting Monday, November 7 at noon. Online registration takes place at www.accgov.com/myrec. 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. Registration will continue until programs are at full enrollment or they begin. Individuals with expired scholarships and new scholarship applicants must visit a Leisure Services Department facility office at least five business days prior to registering for a program. Scholarships must be applied for in person. Information regarding the scholarship program, including required documentation, is available at www.accgov.com/scholarship. Individuals who do not have access to a computer or smart phone may register online using the public computers at Heard Park at 400 McKinley Dr., Lay Park at 297 Hoyt St., or Rocksprings Park at 291 Henderson Ext. during regular hours of operation. For more information, call 706-613-3800.
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Night HikeDiscover local trails by moonlight! Come along on our guided night hike on the Birchmore Trail at Memorial Park. Enjoy activities that enhance the beauty and magic of our forest at night.
This program is scheduled for Friday, November 4 from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. and is for ages 10 years and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $2 for ACC residents and $3 for non-residents. Online registration is required.
Please wear clothing and shoes for hiking. Bring along a water bottle and a small flashlight.
For more information, please call 706-613-3620.
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Get Your Tickets!Athens Creative Theatre (ACT) presents Jekyll & Hyde the Musical at the Morton Theatre in downtown Athens Thursday, November 10 through Sunday, November 13.
The story is an evocative tale of two men – one, a doctor; the other, a terrifying madman – and two women.
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 p.m.. Tickets prices start as low as $10 each.
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We Need a Tree!The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government's Landscape Management Division is currently seeking a privately-owned tree for donation to the Athens-Clarke County community as a public Christmas tree for display in front of City Hall during December. The tree should be a cedar tree that is approximately 20 feet in diameter, approximately 35 feet tall, and symmetrical with a single trunk. The ideal candidate tree would be one that will need to be removed at some point in the future by the property owner due to its location, size, or another factor. Landscape Management will evaluate trees and handle tree removal and transportation at no cost to the owner. Potential donors should contact Greg Shaw or Jonmichael Jones in the Landscape Management Division of the Central Services Department at 706-613-3561 or by email at greg.shaw@accgov.com or jonmichael.jones@accgov.com before November 23.
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Thanksgiving Break CampsCamps are not just for summer!
The Leisure Services Department offers holiday mini camps including during Thanksgiving Break! For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Have a Look!The Lyndon House Arts Center hosts a new exhibition entitled A Pattern of Moments featuring works by Kate Burke, Rebecca Kreisler, and Sylvia Schaefer. The exhibition is on display November 8, 2022 through March 4, 2023.
Using a variety of material: thread, folded paper, or quilted fabric, these three artists share a chosen color palette and a feminine sensibility. Engaged in laborious tasks, each repeating a singular process multiple times in completing their pieces, Burk, Kreisler and Schaefer negotiate the qualities of paper, thread and quilt making.
Additional programming includes a workshop in folding paper with Rebecca Kreisler on the Third Thursday of November 17 at 6:00 p.m. Please call 706-613-3623 for more information.
All exhibitions at the Lyndon House Arts Center 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.
Please note during the fall, the Lyndon House Arts Center will be closed on home football game Saturdays.
For more information, please call 706-613-3623.
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Save the Date! Parade!The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department announces that the Downtown Parade of Lights is scheduled for Thursday, December 1, at 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme is "An Out of this World Holiday."
Approximately 70 entries will compete for such prizes as “Most Original Float,” “Best Use of Theme,“ “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.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800 or email paradeoflights@accgov.com.
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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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