The Athens-Clarke County
Leisure Services Department's E-Newsletter
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New Art along the Firefly TrailThere is new public artwork on the Firefly Trail adjacent to the Old Winterville Road trailhead, “Georgia Railroad Lantern,” by artists Jim Benedict and Lily Kuonen. The design is inspired by the railroad rails and structural steel that connects to the history and story of this scenic Georgia rail trail system. Benedict and Kuonen’s design was chosen in a blind selection by a community panel, and funded by the ACC SPLOST (TSPLOST 2018 Project 06). The artist team were one of 28 applicants that submitted during the nationwide search in January 2023. The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission approved the design in March 2023.
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"Moms Unhinged" at the Morton TheatreEnjoy 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. This show is scheduled for Thursday, February 6 at 7:00p.m. at the Morton Theatre. Tickets are now on sale
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. Please be advised: this show features mature language and themes.
For more information, please call 706-613-3771.
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Into the Woods...Who's that little bird? Join Trails and Open Space staff for Birding with Technology, a nature walk to uncover all of the friends flying around our backyards. Learn who’s who using old school and new school techniques. Staff will highlight smart phone apps Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Labs and Audubon Bird ID, feel free to download these to your phone prior to the program to be able to utilize them along our walk. Staff members will have an iPad utilizing the app for those who are unable to access it.
This free program is for all ages and takes place Friday, February 7 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Dudley Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration is underway. For more information, please call 706-613-3620.
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Athens Film Festival at the Morton TheatreThis one-of-a-kind event offers a powerful look at the people and moments that built the foundation of Athens. Experience Athens, Georgia's rich and complex history, like never before. Attend this special screening of four short documentaries that delve into the stories and milestones that shaped the city: - Indigenous Athens – Discover the deep-rooted history of Athens' original inhabitants.
- Emancipation and Aftermath – Explore the transformative period following the Civil War and its lasting impact on the community
- The Industrial Age – Witness how industry built much of the Athens we know today
- The Knox Institute – Learn about this pioneering institution that became a beacon for African American secondary education post-Civil War.
For more information, please call the Morton Theatre at 706-613-3770.
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No School!Don't panic parents! Leisure Services has activities lined up for the next Clarke County School District holiday planned in February. Space is limited. Online registration is underway.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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On Display at the Lyndon House...The Lyndon House Arts Center announces Distillations, composed of drawings on paper and wall-bound constructions, bringing together the work of life-partners Johntimothy Pizzuto and Patti Roberts-Pizzuto, on view through March 15, 2025.
Johntimothy Pizzuto and Patti Roberts-Pizzuto, recent retirees from South Dakota have made a new home together in Athens. Compatriots in art as much as anything else, the two share a restrained palette and lightness of touch. Both artists contrast elegant, atmospheric fields of marks alongside crisp manufactured edges, using the formal implications of depth and flatness to explore ideas of memory and temporality.
All exhibitions at Lyndon House Arts Center are free of charge and open to the public. Exhibitions are on view during regular gallery hours Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please call 706-613-3623. .
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Now! Renew Your ACCGov Leisure Services ScholarshipAll 2024 Leisure Services scholarships have expired. It is time to renew your scholarship for 2025. The scholarship program is for qualifying Athens-Clarke County residents under the age of 18. 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. Those who wish to use the scholarship when registering for summer camp, must apply by February 28 to guarantee that the scholarship is applied to the account in time for camp registration in March. Scholarships must be applied for in person. Scholarships are issued at 25%, 50%, and 75% levels. There is a $400 annual cap in scholarship funds per child.
Requirements for documentation include a recent utility bill (last 90 days), the most recent IRS Tax Form 1040 (with children listed), and a valid photo ID.
Those individuals who have not created an online registration account, may do so at www.accgov.com/myrec. This needs to be done prior to applying for the scholarship so that the scholarship can be credited to the account
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"Teen Game Night" at Howard ParkBrace yourself for Teen Game Night, where the thrill of competition meets nonstop fun! Whether you're dominating classic board games, crushing video game challenges, or teaming up for epic showdowns, this is the place to bring your best game. With every victory and challenge, you'll be making unforgettable memories and new friends along the way!
Teen Game Night is set for Monday, February 24 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Howard Park. The fee is $3 for ACC residents and $4.50 Non-residents. Online registration is underway.
For more information, please call 706-613-3602.
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Spring Online Registration is UnderwayThe Leisure Services Department continues spring program registration at www.accgov.com/myrec
A diverse selection highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events are planned for adults and children and are highlighted in the department's Spring 2025 Program Guide. 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.
Online registration continues at www.accgov.com/myrec.
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, please 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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