Auditions

Take your place in the spotlight and audition for Athens Creative Theatre!

Athens Creative Theatre will hold auditions for “One Man, Two Guvnor” by Richard Bean on Thursday, January 15 and Friday, January 16 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Quinn Hall at Memorial Park. Show dates are March 26 – 28 at Quinn Hall at Memorial Park.

“One Man, Two Guvnors” by Richard Bean is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud farce set in 1960s Brighton, England. This Tony Award–winning comedy follows Francis Henshall, a down-on-his-luck skiffle musician who suddenly finds himself serving two employers at once—without either of them knowing. As he juggles the chaos, audiences are treated to a whirlwind of confusion, physical comedy, quick wit, and even a live skiffle band. This modern adaptation of Goldoni’s Servant of Two Masters promises an unforgettable night at the theatre.

Auditions take place at Quinn Hall at Memorial Park located at 293 Gran Ellen Drive. Those interested in auditioning should call 706-613-3628 or email act@accgov.com to schedule an appointment.

Juried Art Show -

Call for Art

The Lyndon House Arts Center (LHAC) announces the online call for artwork submissions for the 51st Juried Exhibition. The exhibition will be selected by Juror, Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe, Director and Chief Curator of the Katonah Museum of Art in Katonah, New York.

Submissions for the 51st Juried Exhibition will be received only online at ArtCall.org The call for art submissions will be live from January 6, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. – January 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Opportunity to enter artworks for the exhibition will end on January 20 at 11:59 p.m. Please visit the LHAC call 706-613-3623, or visit the LHAC on Instagram and Facebook for the live link.

Athens area visual artists, 18 years and older, are welcome to submit up to three entries for consideration. An entry fee of $35 is required. Athens area includes the following counties: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Walton, and Wilkes.

There will be an Application Clinic, for those who need in-person assistance with the online application process, from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in the Community Room at the Lyndon House Arts Center. No appointment is necessary. Attendees should bring all required materials in a digital format.

Juror selection will be completed by January 29, 2026. Delivery for works selected for the 51st Juried Exhibition to the Lyndon House Arts Center will be on Friday, February 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The 51st Juried Exhibition opens in the galleries on March 19, 2026. The exhibition will be on view through May 16, 2026.

For more information, please call 706-613-3623, or visit www.accgov.com/exhibits

Spring Program Registration

The Leisure Services Department announces its spring program opportunities for 2026.

A diverse selection highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events are planned for adults and children.

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 takes place at www.accgov.com/myrec ACC residents may register starting Saturday, January 31 at 9:00 a.m. Non-ACC residents may register starting Monday, February 2 at noon.

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.

"Tales on the Porch" at Sandy Creek Nature Center

Transport yourself to a time of the past when sitting by a fire and listening to a story was the entertainment. Storyteller, Jackie Elsner, will share a couple of tales for the group.

Before the story begins, visit the inside of the 1810 log house and enjoy a fire and a hot beverage.

"Tales on the Porch" is set for Saturday, January 17 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.. This program is for ages 16 and older. The fee is $3 per person. Online registration is underway.

For more information, please call 706-613-3615.

Save the Date!

Summer Camp Registration

Get ready! 2026 Summer Camp registration begins Saturday, March 14 at 9:00 a.m. for Athens-Clarke County residents. Non-county residents may register starting Monday, March 16 at noon.

Camp information, including dates and description, will be posted in mid February at www.accgov.com/camps

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

Time to Renew

It is time to renew your ACCGov Leisure Services Department's scholarship.

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 27 to guarantee that the scholarship is applied to the account in time for camp registration.

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.

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

MLK Day of Service

Athenians are invited to honor Dr. King's legacy at the annual Athens-Clarke County Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 19, 2026.

In 1994, Congress made the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday an official day of service. Athens-Clarke County is one of the thousands of cities across the United States that decides to make the holiday "A Day On and Not a Day Off.”

This year’s kick-off celebration will take place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Lay Park Gymnasium (297 Hoyt Street). The first 400 registered volunteers at the kick-off will receive a free t-shirt, and light morning refreshments will be served.

Following the kick-off from 10:00 a.m. to noon, more than 30 community organizations, government agencies, cemeteries, and schools will host volunteer service projects. Participating organizations include Acceptance Recovery Center, the Athens Community Council on Aging, Books for Keeps, Friends of Brooklyn Cemetery, Historic Athens, Project Safe, the YWCO, and more.

Online volunteer registration is underway and closes at noon on Friday, January 16, 2026. Limited day-of registration will be available at the kick-off event.

For more information, visit www.accgov.com/mlkday or email athensgamlkday@gmail.com

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