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November 2007
Cobb
County Celebrates 175 Years!
Celebrating 175 years is a major milestone in any community. On December 3, 2007 the County of Cobb will celebrate its 175th Birthday - and every birthday needs a party!!! The Cobb County Board of Commissioners invite you to attend a high energy evening featuring some of the best performing artists from Cobb County. This show-stopping evening will include performances by the Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts touring company, the Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Dance Stop Studio and many more.
The evening of entertainment will begin when your feet hit the plaza with an outdoor performance by the Kennesaw Mountain High School Marching Band. This amazing band placed third in the Bands of America competition last fall. Upon entering the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre you will be surrounded by the sights and sounds of the arts in Cobb. Local artists have been diligently working to create works of art depicting well know scenes around Cobb County. While you view these works of art, members of the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra will serenade you.
The birthday performance begins at 7:30pm. The Georgia Ballet has prepared an outstanding Balanchine performance; the Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre will have you on your feet with a specially created birthday hip hop selection and Theatre in the Square will have you tappin’ your toes with a selection from the Sanders Family Christmas. Miss Cobb County 2007, Christina McCauley, will present a beautiful operatic ballad during the evening’s presentation. Many other surprises and gifts await you as Cobb County celebrates its 175th birthday at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on December 3rd. As a gift to the citizens of Cobb County, all tickets are complimentary. You may pick up your complementary tickets to this event at The Art Place – Mountain View, The Art Station – Big Shanty, The Mable House Arts Center, Cobb Civic Center or the Cobb Communication Department from 10:00am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Tickets are limited and will be available beginning November 1st on a first-come, first-served basis. Go to www.cobbcounty.org for more information. Happy Birthday COBB!!!
Harrison Tennis Center Receives Award
USTA
Georgia has named Harrison Tennis Center as USTA Georgia’s ‘Member Organization
of the Year’ for 2007 . This award recognizes the outstanding services
rendered to a USTA member organization in Georgia. Selection is made on
the basis of service to the tennis community, service to the organization’s
members and service to the game of tennis. The Harrison staff received
this award at the awards luncheon held Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the
Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center.
Harrison Tennis Center, located
in northeast Cobb on Shallowford Road, is Cobb’s largest public tennis
facility with 16 courts. It is also one of the busiest tennis facilities
in the state, with numerous instructional programs, tournaments and league
play. Harrison was selected as one of 8 sites in the country to serve
as a prototype facility for the new 36/60 program, a program that teaches
young children (ages 4-8) tennis on mini-tennis courts using sponge-like
tennis balls. Harrison hosts more league teams than any other facility
in the Atlanta area, with 277 ALTA and USTA teams participating this past
year. Harrison also hosts 7 USTA sanctioned tournaments, including the
USTA National 16’s Open and two state championships.
This makes the third time in the past 6 years that a Cobb tennis facility
has received this award and the second time for Harrison Tennis Center.
Harrison received this award in 2002 and Lost Mountain Tennis Center received
this award in 2004. Harrison also was awarded the USTA ‘Outstanding Tennis
Facility Award’ in 2004.
As the Georgia recipient of this award, Harrison Tennis Center will be
the Georgia representative for the southern and national ‘Member Organization
of the Year’ awards. Congratulations to facility manager, Steve Lottinger
and his staff for maintaining the highest of standards in providing services
to the community!!!!!
Jim Miller Park to host Bluegrass Festival
The
Marietta Bluegrass Festival is returning to Jim
Miller Park on Friday, November 9 at 6:00pm. This year's festival
will feature a group who placed second in this year's state band competition
in Hiawassee, GA, Cohutta Crossing from Ellijay, GA along with The McKee's
of NC and GA favorites, Walnut Grove, Mountain Rhythm, Just Us and Ramblin'
Grass. At noon on Saturday, November 10, the show begins with the Suzuki
Little Fiddlers, followed by 12 excellent bluegrass and bluegrass gospel
groups, including Beulah Land, The Porch Dogs, who came in third in the
GA band competition, Reel Tyme, Spatial Effects and Atlanta BlueGrace,
all appearing at the Marietta Festival for the first time, with returning
favorites Hickory Wind, Just Us, The McKee's, Walnut Grove, Mountain Rhythm,
Ramblin' Grass and Peachtree Station.
For those who want to begin writing lyrics or improve their lyric writing
skills, a workshop is scheduled for 2:00pm on Saturday. As always, jam
sessions will take place throughout the park. Come on out and you will
be entertained with a magical mix of good bluegrass music and light hearted
comedy. Admission is $10 on Friday, $12 on Saturday, or $20 for a two-day
ticket. There is an extra charge of $5 for those attending the workshop.
Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult ticket
holder. For more information, please visit www.JackGrass.com,
E-mail Jack@JackGrass.com or telephone
(770) 961-5974.
through November 2
Gallery
Local potters exhibit pieces fired in a wood fire kiln.
November 2 - 11
Theatre
"Annie"
Presented by Curtain Call Youth Players. For more info, please visit http://www.ccyp.org
November 15 -
December 15
Gallery
Instructor/Student
Holiday Show and Sale
The Art Place shows
off beautiful 2D and 3D works of art created by our own instructors and
students. Perfect gifts for special people.
December 1
Theatre
St. Nick's Cafe: "The Elf on the Shelf" Presented by MVAA and Jubilation Theatre. Performances at 8:30am, 10:30am, and 12:30pm. 8:30am and 10:30am performances includes breakfast and 12:30pm performance includes lunch. Santa Claus will be visiting with the children following the performance. Tickets are $9 each and available on our website beginning October 17 at 9:30am..
In progress
Tickets for The Empty Bowl Brunch are on sale on at http://www.theartplace.us
The Art Station -
Big Shanty
November 3
Workshop
Holiday Designs – Embroidery Workshop
Jennifer Harrison will be offering a Holiday Designs – Embroidery Workshop
11:00am – 1:00pm
November 4 - 16
Gallery
“Life Through the Viewfinder”
Senior Photography Exhibit
November 4 - 16
Gallery
“Different Viewpoints”
Photography Exhibit.
November 30 –
December 12
North Cobb Arts League’s Christmas Shoppe
Come see unique selections of handmade holiday gifts.
Through – Nov. 14
Gallery
'Visions of Art'
Mable House Arts Center Gallery
Free Admission
November 9 - 11
Amphitheatre
Theatre Project Performance of
“The Mouse That Roared”
November 9th & 10th at 7:00pm
November 11th at 3:00pm
(770) 819-3285
(Tickets are $5 each- 12 and under are admitted free)
November 30 -
December 9
Christmas House Arts and Crafts Gift Sale
10:00am to 6:00pm daily
(770) 819-3285
November 30 -
December 9
Mable’s Tea Room
11:00am - 2:00pm Monday - Saturday
12:00pm - 2:00pm Sunday
(770) 819-3285
Civic Center
(Hudgins Hall)
Collectors United Doll Show
10:00am -3:00pm
ACCE Basketball Tournament
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Civic Center
(Jennie T. Anderson Theatre)
Boys and Girls Club Oratorical Competition
(770) 427-0475
Academy Dance Company
(770) 578-8272
Ruth Mitchell Dance Company
(770) 426-0007
Cobb Challengers “Candy Cane” Gymnastics Meet
Girls competition
Georgia Cage Bird Society Annual Bird Show and Fair
9:00am - 5:00pm (Saturday)
10:00am - 4:00pm (Sunday)
For information, call (706) 538-1095
Marietta Bluegrass Festival
5:30pm - 11:30pm (Saturday)
12:30pm - 11:30pm (Sunday)
For information, call (770) 961-5974
Georgia Cyclocross Series Race
10:00am
For information, call (770) 419-8857
Boy Scout Expo
10:00am - 4:00pm
For infomation, call (770) 578-0668
Tennis tournament
Entry Deadline: October 29
Events: Adult Open / NTRP
PTR Workshop and Testing
Professional Tennis Registry workshop for tennis teaching professionals
Location: Sweetwater Tennis Center
For information: (770) 819-3221
'Cobb Christmas' Adult NTRP Classic
Tennis tournament
Entry Deadline: November 4
Events: Adult NTRP
Tournament collects toy for the Cobb Christmas charity to provide for the needy during the holidays. If you would like to donate a new, unwrapped toy, contact Charlie McCoy at (770) 819-3221.
Lost Mountain Fall Jr. Satellite
Tennis tournament
Entry Deadline: November 3
Events: Junior
Tennis tournament
Entry Deadline: November 12
Events: Adult Open / Senior / NTRP
Winter Program Registrations in November and December
November and December are the months to enroll in your favorite programs and classes. There is plenty to keep you and your children busy during the winter months, whether you want to learn or improve your art skills, tennis game, play flag football, or learn to dance. Be sure to check out all the offerings in the latest edition of the Front Row Magazine. Be sure to pick up a copy at your closest recreation or arts facilty, or you can download the brochure by sections on the park's download page. The Front Row Magazine has class descriptions and class barcodes necessary to take advantage of our E-Z Reg online registration. If you have not registered online before - it is easy!!!! Just be sure you have an account set up in our system and you have a personal log-in ID and password. You can go by any recreation / arts facility to set up your account.
Flag Football
(Adult)
Administrative office
1792 County Services Parkway
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nov. 26 - 27 (returning teams only)
Nov. 28 - 29 (new teams)
Registration begins at 9:30am
Classes begin in January
| Please
note that the Front Row brochure has an incorrect date listed -
December 6 is the correct date. |
Registration begins at 9:30am
December 12
(Cobb Residents)
December 13
(Non-Residents)
December 12 - registration begins at 9:30am (Cobb residents only). EZ-Reg and walk-in registration only.
December 13 - non-residents and phone registration accepted
Nov. 16 - registration begins at 6:00pm (for Cobb residents)
Nov. 19 at 9:00am (for non-residents)
EZ-Reg Online available
Nov. 17 - registration begins at 9:00am (for Cobb residents)
Nov. 19 at 9:00am (for non-residents)
Nov. 17 - registration begins at 2:00pm (for Cobb residents)
Nov. 19 at 9:00am (for non-residents)
Nov. 18 - registration begins at 2:00pm (for Cobb residents)
Nov. 19 at 9:00am (for non-residents)
November 19
EZ-Reg Online available
registration begins at 9:30am
Classes begin December 3
| Please
note that the Front Row brochure has an incorrect time listed
- registration begins at 9:30am for both walk-up and online
registrations. |
EZ-Reg online available
Registration begins at 9:00am
Classes begin week of January 7, 2008
USTA & ALTA Adult
Spring Season Leagues
Registration in progress
ALTA Junior Leagues
Spring Season Leagues
Registration in progress
Registration deadline: January 4
Registration forms available here
Therapuetic Program
Registration begins at 10:00am
10:00am - 2:00pm (walk-in registration)
EZ-Reg online available
Recreation Center
Classes
Registration begins at 10:00am
EZ-Reg online available
Construction
Update - Hubert Soccer Complex
Design and construction work is well underway at the new Hubert Soccer
Complex, on Cobb Parkway in Acworth. Located between Mars Hill Road and
Nance Road, the complex will have four full-sized, lighted soccer fields,
a concession/restroom building, maintenance building, pavilion and playground.
Completion is scheduled for summer of 2008.
Tickets On Sale Now for Empty Bowl Brunch
Tickets for this year's Empty Bowl Brunch are on sale NOW!!! This year's event will be held December 9th from 11:00am-2:00pm. Tickets are $10. Each ticket allows you to pick out a handmade ceramic bowl created by a local potter filled with your choice of steamy hot concoction. Proceeds will benefit MUST Ministries. Stop by The Art Place - Mountain Veiw to purchase your ticket today!!!
Charity Event a Success!!!
Lost Mountain Tennis Center recently hosted a tennis round robin benefiting 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure'. Net proceeds went to 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' and the 'National Philanthropic Trust', funding important breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. We would like to thank all players, staff, volunteers and sponsors for their support!!! A special thanks to Carol Walker for her involvement with this event!!! A total of $4000 was raised at the event......for a great cause!!!
New Boot Camp at Fullers
Recreation Center!!!
Boot Camp in the Park is a six-week program of fitness instruction and
team motivation designed for ALL fitness levels!. Exercises include: calisthenics,
short distance running/walking, body weight resistance training, weight
training, jump roping, crunches, obstacle courses, hill running/walking,
hiking, agility and power drills, sports drills, medicine ball work, stair
climbing, partner drills and much more. Boot Camp in the Park will
help you reach a higher level of fitness that you may not be able to achieve
on your own. In addition, you will be a part of a supportive community
of women, with whom you’ll share the same goals. You will have a stronger
mind, leaner and healthier body and daily motivational support and accountability
to take your workout to the next level!
Boot Camp in the Park is six weeks full of of fun, energizing activities
designed to help you reach your fitness goals, increase your energy level
and self confidence! Child care is available! Call Fullers Recreation
Center for more information at (770) 509-2737.
Art Instructors Wanted
The Art Station – Big Shanty is looking for new art instructors. We specifically need artists experienced in teaching drawing and watercolor to children ages 6 – 10, but instructors versed in any medium and any age group are welcome to apply. Please call us at (770) 514-5930.