More Awards!

Earlier this month, the Georgia Association of Museums held their annual conference in Athens at which the Lyndon House Arts Center received two awards.

The first was the Special Project – Category #2 Award for “Resilient Civic and Musical Life” Ware Lyndon House Enslaved and Descendant Stories”

This award recognizes a museum exhibition that demonstrates scholarship and originality contributing to the cultural fabric of the state. The exhibition is an example of excellence in theory, planning, and implementation and has effectively reached and broadened the museum or gallery audience.

The second award was for the 2024 Institution Award which recognizes institutional members such as nonprofit museums, historic sites, and galleries for leadership at the local and statewide level.

The award recognizes the Lyndon House Arts Center as the leading institution in Georgia with a past record of accomplishment and acts as an important cultural resource in its community; has taken an active role in promoting communication and cooperation among Georgia museums and galleries; and has provided an on-site or outreach program that extended the museum’s mission while educating student and adult audiences.

Congratulations to the Lyndon House Arts Center!

Sounds Great!

Join us for the real life Pitch Perfect! The 2024 International Championship of Collegiate a Cappella (ICCA) South Quarterfinal presented by Varsity Vocals at the Morton Theatre. This special evening is scheduled for Saturday, January 27 from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

A total of 10 groups from across the Southeast will compete for the title of Quarterfinal champion and a chance to advance to the next round.

The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella is the tournament that inspired the Pitch Perfect movie franchise, and is absolutely incredible to witness in real life! Tickets are now on sale.

For more information, please call 706-613-3770.

"Cocoa and Crafts"

at Memorial Park

Warm up at Memorial Park and enjoy some hot cocoa and crafts! Parents/chaperones are admitted free and must accompany children.

This program is for ages six and younger and takes place Wednesday, January 31 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Park.

The fee is $3 for ACC residents and $4.50 for non-residents. Online registration is underway.

For more information, please call 706-613-3580.

Into the Woods

Take a moment to invest in your health and well being through a guided immersive experience in the forest with our facilitator, Heather Matherly, who is a Master Naturalist and Forest Therapy Guide.

Be part of this Forest Bathing Experience! This unique program is scheduled for Saturday, February 17 from 9:00 a.m. - noon.

Participants can expect a safe and gentle walk with instructions to help relax and focus the mind on the present. The walk will end with a tea ceremony from local plants.

The fee is $20 ACC residents and $30 for non residents. Online registration is underway.

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

Frog Hop 5K Planned

Sandy Creek Nature Center, Inc. will present the 25th Annual Frog Hop 5K Road Race on Sunday, February 11.

Make plans to run or walk this 5K and 1 mile Tadpole Fun Run. The Tadpole Fun Run starts at 2:00 p.m., with the challenging 5K Frog Hop starting at 2:30 p.m.

Both events take place at Sandy Creek Nature Center at 205 Old Commerce Road.

This event benefits Sandy Creek Nature Center Inc., the non-profit support organization that founded the nature center over 50 years ago. SCNC, Inc. now works with Athens Clarke County Leisure Services in support of the environmental education and natural resources preservation efforts of the Nature Center.

Registration before January 31 is $25 per person and $20 for no-shirt option. All registrations received after January 31 are $30 per person. T-shirts are not guaranteed after early registration ends.

Race entry forms are available at Sandy Creek Nature Center’s and online at www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org or registration is available online at www.runsignup.com

For more information, please call 762-400-7734.

ACCGov Leisure Services 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

Georgia Recreation and Park Association

Agency of the Year

Populations: 80,000 - 150,000

2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2021, 2023

The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department

205 Old Commerce Road, Athens, GA 30607

www.accgov.com/leisure

706-613-3800