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September 2007

Eddie Canon Appointed New Director
Eddie Canon has been appointed the new Director of Cobb County's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department by the Board of Commissioners at their meeting on Tuesday, August 14th. Canon served as the Operations Division Director for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs since June 2001, taking the position after working as Recreation Services Division Director for the county since 1998. He previously served as the Recreation and Parks Director and in other positions for the City of Cumming. Canon replaces Jimmy Gisi, who left to become the new Executive Director of the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association. Gisi served as the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Director since November 1997.

75th Annual North Georgia State Fair

The 75th annual North Georgia State Fair will run from Thursday, September 20th to Sunday, September 30th. As the largest fair in metro Atlanta, the fair attracts nearly 300,000 people every year from North Georgia and neighboring states. The fair features flower shows, blue ribbon competitions, farm animals, local square dancers and singers, fair foods, free attractions and shows and the Great James H. Drew Exposition – one of the largest carnival midways in the U.S.

A covered arena guarantees concerts in rain or shine, including appearances by great country and contemporary Christian artists. Headlining the free concert series this year are: Little Big Town on Friday, September 21st at 8:00pm; Sammy Kershaw on Saturday, September 22nd at 8:00pm; Marc Henderson on Sunday, September 23rd at 7:00pm and Dottie Peoples at 7:45 pm; Blake Shelton on Wednesday, September 26th at 8:00pm; Craig Morgan on Thursday, September 28th at 8:00pm; and Chris Cagle on Saturday, September 29th at 8:00pm.

New to the North Georgia State Fair this year, is All the King’s Horses, an amazing show featuring some of the most athletic, graceful and regal horses in the world. The exhibition showcases breeds of horses used by nobility long ago, including Arabian, Andalusian and the Royal Lipizzaner Stallions of Austria.

Back again this year are, Keith King BMX Bike Stunt Show, Robinson’s Pig Paddling Porkers, Oscar the Robot, The Human Cannonball, Brian Ruth the Chainsaw Master and Frisco Brothers Petting Zoo and Pony Rides.

Times are Monday through Thursday 4:00pm to 11:00pm, Friday 4:00pm to midnight, Saturday 10:00am to midnight, and Sunday 12:30pm to 7:00pm.

Admission for the Fair is $5 for adults, $2 for students ages 7-18, free for children 6 and under. Ride tickets are $1 each, $20 for 22 tickets and $50 for 55 tickets. All rides require more than one ticket. Parking is $3. The pay-one-price-ride special includes unlimited rides (for dates 9/20, 9/25, and 9/26 only) for $18 and $15 (9/24 only). Concerts are free with fair admission.

For more information, please visit the North Georgia State Fair web site or call (770) 423-1330 or (770) 528-8989 after September 3rd.

Prevention in the Park 2007
Join us at Ward Recreation Center on Saturday, September 22nd from 1:30pm - 5:00pm for free health checks and information.  The event will be hosted by WellStar Cancer Program and Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. The following services will be available:
• Skin Cancer Check
• Colorectal Cancer Information
• Hearing & Eye Tests
• Blood pressure checks
• Cholesterol and glucose (sugar) tests
• Backpack —Learn how to balance your load
• Free mammogram certificate to the first 20 eligible women who call (770) 956-STAR to register (must come to the event and have clinical breast exam)
• Prostate Cancer Checks for eligible men who call (770) 956-STAR to register

Afterwards, join us on the field from 5:00pm til ? for fun, games and movies under the stars!!!!!!!

Rivers Alive 2007

Come join 'Keep Cobb Beautiful', Cobb Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the Cobb Water System to help clean up Olley Creek located in Sweetwater Park.  We will clean up the creek and the over grown trails.  There will be a Snake Education Program, free lunch and free T-shirts.  The event will be held September 29, 2007.  Sweetwater Park is located at 2447 Clay Road in Austell.  To participate, please RSVP at KeepCobbBeautiful@cobbcounty.org or to (770) 528-1135.  RSVP deadline is September 21st.

September 6 - 28

Gallery

Contemporary Quilt & Fiber Alliance

Beautiful, Contemporary Designs

Opening Reception:  Thursday, September 6 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

September 8

Outdoor Performance

Banish Misfortune Celtic Band

The luck of the Irish returns!!!!

Lawn opens at 7:00pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. For more info or to order a table or food, please visit our web site

September 14 & 15

Theatre

Gospel Stage Play

8:00pm

For information call (678) 663-3533

September 22

Theatre

Shimmy-a-Thon

Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser

7:00pm

For more information, see web site.

September 26

Recital

Burkett Recital

7:00pm

The Art Station -

Big Shanty

September 7 – 27

Gallery

The Artist League of Cobb County

will be showing in the gallery at the Art Station – Big Shanty.

Watercolor Workshop

Lloyd Hiraoka will be offering a Watercolor Workshop from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the

Art Station – Big Shanty.

Palette Knife Painting Workshop

Peter Gebhardt will be offering a Palette Knife Painting Workshop from 10:00am – 2:00pm

at the Art Station – Big Shanty.

September - October 9

Gallery

SCAA Membership Show
Opening Reception:  September 8

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Civic Center

(Hudgins Hall)

Frank Cox Jewelry / Bead Show

For information call (941) 954-0202

Quilt Show

For information call (404) 843-1040

Stamp Show

For information call (770) 962-5888

Civic Center

(Jennie T. Anderson Theatre)

Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre

For information call (770) 426-0007

A Blue Ribbon Affair

Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday   12:00pm - 5:00pm

Adults (13+) $1.00

Children (12 and under) Free

For information:  (770) 423-133

North Georgia State Fair

Mon.-Thurs.  4:00pm - 11:00pm

Friday           4:00pm - 12:00am

Saturday       10:00am - 12:00am

Sunday         12:30pm - 7:00pm

Admission: 

$5 adults

$2 children (ages 7-18)

free (ages 6 and under)

For information:  (770) 423-1330 or (770) 528-1170

web site: http://www.northgeorgiastatefair.com

Atlanta Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

Frank Breeden Softball Classic
Special Populations Divisions
Call 770-819-3223 for information

Cobb County Adult Championships

Sweetwater Tennis Center

(770) 819-3221

Entry deadline: September 21

Adult Open/Senior

Entry Fee:  $14 / singles

Rivers Alive 2007

Come join us to help clean up Olley Creek located in Sweetwater Park.

For information, call (770) 528-1135

Prevention in the Park

1:30pm - 5:00pm - free health checks and information

5:00pm till ? - fun, games, and movie under the stars

The Art Place - Mountain View

The Art Station - Big Shanty

The Mable House Arts Center

All Aquatic Centers

EZ-Reg Online available

Cobb Gymnastics Center

EZ-Reg Online available

All Cobb Tennis Centers

EZ-Reg online available

Cobb Singles League

Registration begins September 4

All Cobb Tennis Centers

EZ-Reg online available

Recreational league for youth and adults, all levels of play

Registration Deadline:  October 12

For more information, see web site

or call Mark Kirk at (770) 917-5160

USTA Junior Leagues

Registration in progress

All Cobb Tennis Centers

EZ-Reg online available

Registration Deadline:  October 28

Registration forms available here

Recreation Center

Classes

All Recreation Centers

EZ-Reg online available

Tennis Court Construction Update

Lost Mountain Tennis Center tennis court resurfacing is underway and should be completed the first week of September.  Fair Oaks Tennis Center renovation will begin September 6.  The renovations at Fair Oaks include court repair, resurfacing and re-lighting of the tennis courts.  This process will take a couple of months.  For information regarding the status of the Fair Oaks Tennis Center courts, contact Fair Oaks at (770) 528-8480.

Donate Silly String for the Troops

Our troops overseas have discovered that Silly String can be used for detecting trip wires without triggering an explosion. So far we have collected over 400 cans and we would love to bring that number up to 500. Help protect our soldiers by donating a can or two or three. The Art Station – Big Shanty will be accepting donations through the end of September. Thank you for your support!

Arts Station News - Web Site Redesigned and Updated

The Art Station – Big Shanty has redesigned and updated their web site. Check it out at http://www.ncart.org/tas!!!  We are offering new programs at the Art Station – Big Shanty. Some of our newest class offerings at the Art Station include Musical Instrument Construction, Latin American Dancing, Brazilian Dancing, African Drumming, Artellect: Clay Books, Publishing for All Ages, The Sewing Café, and ABC Music and Me (Kindermusic Program).

'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest

As the summer winds down, don't forget to bring your camera to the parks and take pictures for the 'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest.  This contest is open to photographers of all skils. Submit your best shots that represent you and your family enjoying our parks.  For entry form and to view photos from previous years, see our web site.