The Athens-Clarke County
Leisure Services Department's

E-Newsletter

Thank you to the

Rotary Club of Athens!

Wow! What a difference!

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Athens for their generous donation of $27,219 to Bear Hollow Zoo!

With their help, the Leisure Services Department has been able to not just rebuild the otter observation deck, which was damaged by a tree fall last year, but make significant improvements that will help patrons enjoy their experience at the zoo for many years to come.

Perhaps the most significant improvement is the secondary access to the observation platform which allows people to enter and exit from two different places, encouraging a better flow of traffic during busy events, and improving the safety of the facility.

Again, thank you to the Rotary Club of Athens, not just for their contributions to this project, but for all they do in our community!

Greenway Closure

A section of the North Oconee River Greenway, from Sandy Creek Nature Center to the bridge crossing Sandy Creek at the south end, will be closed to all traffic for resurfacing as part of TSPLOST 2023: Project 23.

Work is projected to continue through the winter.
This closure will include the entire Greenway section within Sandy Creek Nature Center, and will affect the following natural surface trails:

Crossridge Trail (no Greenway access)
Kingfisher Trail (no Greenway access)
Oconee Trail (closure)
Levee Trail (closure)

While work is underway, the closed section of Greenway will be inaccessible for the safety of trail users and workers. Please do not attempt bypass barricades or other safety measures.

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

3x3 Adult Basketball at Heard Park

The Leisure Services Department will offer its inaugural Adult 3x3 Basketball League this fall.

The season begins Sunday, September 15. Games are played on Sundays from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Heard Park Gym located at 400 McKinley Dr. Games are 10 minutes in length. The registration fee is $200 per team with a maximum of six players per team.

Online registration is underway and ends September 12.

For more information, please call 706-613-3589.

New Public Art Installation Taking Place Along the Greenway

A section of the Oconee River Greenway, under the North Oconee Access Road overpass, will be closed to all traffic while a new public artwork is installed.

"Water is Life,” by Georgia artist Elaine Stephenson is currently being installed with completion projected in mid-September. During this period all thru traffic will be detoured around the work. The closed section of Greenway will be inaccessible for the safety of trail users and workers.

If you're interested in learning more about the artist and her work, stop by the Lyndon House Arts Center on Thursday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. for Elaine Stephenson's "Artist Talk."

For more information, please call 762-400-7609.

"Tiny Tales"

at Bear Hollow Zoo

Tiny Tales at the Zoo! is back for the fall! Join staff each week for an animal encounter, craft, story, or other
nature-themed activity!

The series resumes Monday, September 9 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Memorial Park Recreation Hall. Each session features a different theme. The program, for ages 6 and younger, is $3 for ACC residents and $5 for non-residents. Parents/chaperones are admitted free of charge and must accompany children.

Online registration is underway.

For more information, please call 706-613-3580

Call for Car Entries

The Leisure Services Department announces that car entry applications are now being accepted for the inaugural Sandy Creek BBQ, Blues, & Cruise-In. This event is scheduled for Sunday, October 13 from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. at
Sandy Creek Park.

Interested classic, art, and unique car enthusiasts are encouraged to apply for entry to the car cruise-in.
The online entry application is now available. The car show entry application is $15 per vehicle. The deadline for entries is Monday, October 7 at noon. Late applications are not accepted.

Entries will complete for unique trophies in a variety of categories including “Best in Show,” “Best Interior,” “Most Unique,” and others.

For more information, please call 706-613-3800 or visit www.accgov.com/sandycreekcarshow

"Mons Unhinged"

at the Morton

Enjoy a night of laughter as the comedians of Moms Unhinged explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate them. Men are welcome to the show, too.

Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows all over the country and is coming to Athens for a special performance. The show features clean(ish) comedy and is sure to be a fun night out with your girlfriends, drinking club (I mean book club), neighborhood group or your own mom.

This special show is scheduled for Monday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Morton Theatre. Tickets are available online.

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

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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.

An Athens Tradition: Classic City Majorettes

Come twirl with the best!

Classic City Majorettes offers instruction in dance-twirling, strutting, marching technique and more! Don't miss the chance to receive training from the best instructors around.

Classes available for students, ages 5 and older, and are held at Bishop Park under the covered tennis courts.

Students may also have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in community performances.

Online registration is underway.

For more information, please call 706-613-3589..

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