The Athens-Clarke County
Leisure Services Department's

E-Newsletter

ACT Holds Auditions for "Anastasia" the Musical

Athens Creative Theatre will hold auditions for the November production of the musical "Anastasia."

Auditions will take place Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Quinn Hall at Memorial Park. In order to schedule an audition appointment, please email act@accgov.com or call 706-613-3628 during regular business hours

Audition appointments are not required, but are recommended. Audition handbooks can be found online at accgov.com/act

For more information, please call 706-613-3628

"Movies by Moonlight"

at Dudley Park

The Leisure Services Department will host a free “Movies by Moonlight” outdoor movie on Saturday, August 17 at 8:30 p.m. at Dudley Park

The event features the 2009 film “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and will be presented in the earthen amphitheater adjacent to the restroom building near the Firefly Trail. Registration is not required.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and will sit on the ground to watch the film on the large inflatable screen. Food and beverages will not be sold or provided at the park. Restrooms and water fountains will be available until the end of the screening.

Patrons can ride bikes or walk to the viewing area which is accessible from the Firefly Trail and Greenway Trail. Parking can also be utilized at both Dudley Park parking lots; 286 South Poplar Street and 1170 East Broad Street

All park rules will be enforced, including; dogs always on leash, no alcohol, no smoking, and no grills/cooking. The park will close at the end of the movie presentation.

For more information, please call 706-613-3800.

Walker Pak Splash Pad

Open Weekends Only

Cool off on the weekends at the the Walker Park Splash Pad, located at 200 Trail Creek St.

The splash pad remains open weekends only, through September 2. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Admission is $1 per person.

For more information, please call the ACCGov Leisure Services Department’s Aquatics Office at 706-613-3589.

Mayor's Youth Council

Applications are now being accepted for the Mayor's Youth Council This program is designed to encourage effective youth engagement in Athens-Clarke County and to provide an opportunity for youth voices to communicate directly with local government leadership.

The Mayor’s Youth Council is a group of ACC residents who are in grades 10-12 for the 2024-25 school year. This program is not affiliated with the Clarke County School District or student government. Members will attend monthly meetings and give, at minimum, five hours/week to the council. They will work on small group projects through the year to suggest changes impacting youth today.

The application deadline is Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Interviews will be held late August, with the first council meeting to be held in September.

For more information, please visit www.accgov.com/youthcouncil

Out of this World!

Join Sandy Creek Nature Center staff for a planetarium program in the Sky Center.

Everyone will journey through the night sky, exploring the great beyond.

The August theme is Meteor Showers and Planets Galore. Come enjoy a preview of what August skies hold with concepts about meteors and the planets visible in the night sky. This program is for ages five an older. Children younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration is required

The program is scheduled for Saturday, August 17 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. The fee is $5 for ACC residents and $7.50 for non-residents.

For more information, please call 706-613-3615

Fall Program Online Registration Continues

The Leisure Services Department continues fall program online registration.

The selection features a diverse group of activities including:

Art
Dance
Day off School Programs
Gymnastics
Nature
Soccer
Teen Programs
Tennis
Theatre

All registration takes place online at www.accgov.com/myrec 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.

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 activity, including required documentation, is available at www.accgov.com/scholarship.

For more information, please call 706-613-3800.

We Want to Hear from You!

The Leisure Services Department has begun the process of developing a new comprehensive master plan! A huge part of the process is knowing what the community values and discovering where we need to focus our efforts in the future.

You can help us by sharing your thoughts at www.accgov.com/activateathens or you can do so in person at one of the many scheduled sessions.

Our partners from BerryDunn will be out in community at your favorite parks, festivals, and events all summer! There's an ever growing list on the Activate Athens website, as well.

For more information, please call 706-613-3800.

"Cupola: A Collaboration" through August 31

Cupola: A Collaboration was initiated in 2023 by University of Georgia professor Martijn Van Wagtendonk as a class assignment at the Lamar Dodd School of Art.

Inspired by Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi, the project integrates engineering, science, language, music, philosophy, and kinetic sculpture into a fantastical interactive structure. Cupola is meticulously constructed with mortise and tenon joints, and its form has continued to expand over the past year and a half.

This collaborative endeavor has engaged over 45 students and faculty from diverse disciplines. Designed with portability in mind, Cupola is akin to a mobile fairground attraction, easily assembled and disassembled, making it ready to travel and delight audiences across the land.

All exhibitions at Lyndon House Arts Center are free of charge and open to the public. Exhibitions are available to view during regular gallery hours, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Lyndon House Arts Center is closed on Saturdays when there is a UGA home football game.

For more information, please call 706-613-3623.

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