The Athens-Clarke County
Leisure Services Department's E-Newsletter
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Downtown Parade Set for December 5The 2024 Downtown Parade of Lights is scheduled for Thursday, December 5.
The parade begins at 7:00 p.m. on the corner of Hancock Avenue and Pulaski Street ending in front of the stage at City Hall for the traditional tree lighting ceremony.Annually, more than 75 entries including floats and performing units, compete for such prizes as “Most Original Float,” “Best Use of Theme,“ “Best Performance,” and “Best Use of Lights” The best overall float receives the “Mayor’s Award.” This year’s theme is “Run, Run Rudolph.” The Athens-Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights is coordinated by the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department. It is sponsored by the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and the Athens Downtown Development Authority. Parade information, include a parade route map, is available at www.accgov.com/parade For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Project Sites Sought forMLK Day of ServiceEach year, people across the United States come together on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday to observe the only federal holiday that is designated as a National Day of Service. 2025 This year marks the 23rd year of the MLK Day of Service in Athens. Hundreds of volunteers make Martin Luther King, Jr. Day “A Day On and Not a Day Off” at a variety of community project sites. This year, the Athens MLK Day of Service Steering Committee is looking for project sites as well as local funds to make those projects more meaningful and sustainable.
Local organizations that would like to be considered as a 2025 MLK Day of Service volunteer project site are encouraged to submit an application. The online application will be open through November 15 at www.accgov.com/mlkday. Further instructions and eligibility requirements are included on the application.
For more information, please email athensgamlkday@gmail.com.
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Gym Maintenance Planned for NovemberThe Heard Park Community Center located at 400 McKinley Drive and Lay Park Community, located at 297 Hoyt St, will temporarily close for annual maintenance to the gymnasium floors.
The centers will be closed starting Saturday, November 23 and will re-open Monday, December 2 at 8:00 a.m.. The centers will be closed to the public due to the dust and heavy chemical odors generated while the floors are sanded and new finish is applied.
For more information, please call 706-613-380.
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"Land Art" Program at Sandy Creek Nature CenterJoin Sandy Creek Nature Center naturalists, hike the trails, and create natural art in the forest of the nature center "Land Art," is scheduled for Saturday, November 23 and takes place from 10:00 a.m. - noon. This program is for ages 6-10 years old with a fee of $5 for ACC residents and $7.50 for non-residents. Online registration is underway.
For more information, please call 706-613-3615.
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Thanksgiving HoursLeisure Services Department facilities and parks will be closed Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving. Parks are open 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, but buildings will remain closed.
All facilities will reopen Saturday, November 30 under regular hours of operation.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Tree Needed for City HallIt's time! The Athens-Clarke County Landscape Division is looking for a donated tree to be placed in front of the City Hall for the holiday season. The tree must be at least 35 feet high and 20 feet wide. ACCGov Landscape staff will cut down and transport the tree. If you have tree you would like to donate call 706-613-3561.
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Winter Program Online Registration Begins in NovemberThe Department announces its winter program opportunities for 2024-2025.
A diverse selection highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events are planned for adults and children. Online program registration for Athens-Clarke County residents will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 2. Non-residents may register online starting Monday, November 4 at noon. 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 an American Express, debit card, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa, or a MasterCard or Visa gift card. Registration will continue until programs are at full enrollment or they begin. New scholarship applicants and individuals with expired scholarships must visit a Leisure Services Department facility office to apply for a scholarship or to renew an expired one at least five business days prior to registering for a program. Scholarships may not be applied for online. Information regarding scholarship program changes, 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 computer labs at Heard Park at 400 McKinley Dr., Lay Park at 297 Hoyt St., or Howard Park at 291 Henderson Ext. during regular hours of operation. For more information, call 706- 613-3800.
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"Introduction to Sustainable Trails" Workshop PlannedInterested in how to site, build, and maintain a pedestrian natural surface trail? Curious about the tools and techniques we use to build the trails you enjoy? Just want to get your hands dirty in the woods on a Saturday? Join Trails and Open Space staff for "Introduction to Sustainable Trails" on Saturday, November 16 from 10:00 a.m. - noon. Learn all the basics of safe tool usage and trail construction in this fun, hands-on 2 hour session. Bring a water bottle and wear shoes and clothes for dirt work.
This free program is for ages 10 years and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Online registration is underway.
For more information, please call 706-613-3620.
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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 Year
Populations: 80,000 - 150,000 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2021, 2023 |
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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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