The Athens-Clarke County
Leisure Services Department's E-Newsletter
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Congratulations!The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department was recently honored by the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) with awards recognizing outstanding achievement. In recognition of her years of services, youth soccer volunteer coach Maddie Krisko, received the District 7 and State of Georgia Volunteer Awards. Ms. Krisko has volunteered more than four years with the program providing stability and consistency and helping approximately 70 young athletes develop their soccer skills, as well as discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
“The Classic City Kids Mountain Bike Club” program was honored as the GRPA Aquatics/Athletics Network’s “Outstanding Program Award.” The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for young people to experience nature on two wheels and to introduce mountain biking and develop confidence while learning new bike skills in an unfamiliar environment. This is the second consecutive year that a Leisure Services Department program has been honored with an outstanding program award.
“The Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade” earned the “Outstanding Special Event Award.” In Spring 2024, the gathering drew approximately 1,000 people. They created a parade that traveled through Dudley Park and onto the Firefly Trail illuminating the park.
Learn more about the variety of ACCGov Leisure Services awards.has earned over the years.
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Outdoor Movie Event at Sandy Creek ParkThe Leisure Services Department will host a “Movies by Moonlight,” presentation on Thursday, December 19 at 6:00 p.m.at Sandy Creek Park.
Celebrate the holidays with the Sing-A-Long version of “Frozen.” Attendees are reminded to bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the film from the lawn. Warm up with s'mores around the fire and get ready for the holidays!
Special appearances by characters from the movie will be onsite and available for photos prior to the screening.
Free park admission to the event starts at 5:15 p.m. The screening is also free. Staffed fire pits will allow attendees to make a complimentary s’more. Complimentary hot drinks will be available.
Upon arrival, patrons will be directed to the movie viewing area. Restrooms will be available. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Registration is not required. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic dinners, lawn chairs or blankets.
All park rules will be enforced, including dogs always on leash, no alcohol, smoking, or grills.
This event may use artificial snow and flashing lights.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Winter Open House at Lyndon House Arts CenterThe Lyndon House Arts Center (LHAC) will host the annual Winter Open House with this year’s theme: Get Art-Sea on Saturday December 14 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. The LHAC invites art lovers of all ages, families and friends, to indulge in an afternoon of creativity at the Art-Sea themed Winter Open House. Attendees can look forward to a range of exciting activities including numerous hands-on art projects, a photo booth, and more. All the studios will be open with fun projects to complete from lobster ornaments, treasure bags, creating a coral and kelp game, letterpress prints, and more. After studio art making visits and possibly a ginger snap, attendees are encouraged to visit the historic house which each year is decorated with live greenery lovingly designed by the Ladies Garden Club organized by the club’s president, Rebecca Wood. Rashe’s Cuisine, a local food vendor, will be on site with food offerings available for purchase. For more information, please call 706-613-3623.
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Holiday HoursThe Leisure Services Department facilities will be closed Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Facilities and parks will re-open Thursday, December 26 with regular hours of operation. All park grounds will operate under reduced hours of 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with all facilities closed on Wednesday, January 1. Regular hours of operation for all parks and facilities will resume Thursday, January 2, 2025. For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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Holiday ProgramsSanta's elves have been hard at work planning a variety of holiday activities in December.
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On Stage at the Morton...NSPIRE School for the Arts presents its Annual Winter Showcase featuring dancers of all ages performing to favorite Winter tunes. Performances at the Morton Theatre are scheduled for Saturday, December 14 with performances at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Admission is $17 for reserved seating. Tickets are now on sale.
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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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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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