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January 2008

Time is Now to Register for Youth Spring Sports and Activities

It may still be cold outside, but now is the time to register for youth sports and activities for the spring season.  Many sports and activities have registrations in January, including baseball, softball, soccer, track, tennis, and BMX.  Our youth league programs are administered by volunteer organizations, so dates and times of registrations will vary.  For specific information on the activities your child is interested in participating, click on the following links:  baseball, softball, soccer, track, tennis, and BMX.  Many registration deadlines are fast approaching - don't be left out!!!!

Special Olympics Winter Games

The Special Olympics Georgia Indoor Winter Games will be held January 18-20 in Cobb County. The competition sports are basketball, floor hockey, bowling, powerlifting, artistic gymnastics, ice skating and roller skating. Over 2000 people are expected to participate in the games.  Cobb athletes will compete in bowling, roller skating, artistic gymnastics, powerlifting, basketball, and basketball team and individual skills. 

Artistic gymnastics will now take place during the GA Special Olympics Winter Games. The event will be held in the beautiful, newly renovated Gymnastics Center in the Larry Bell Park complex. Competition will be on Saturday, January 19th. Girls competition will take place beginning at 8:30am followed by the boys competition in the afternoon.

Cobb Tennis Professional Named GPTA 'Professional of the Year'
Eddie Gomez, Head Teaching Professional at Sweetwater Tennis Center, has been named Georgia Professional Tennis Association's 'Head Professional of the Year' for small facilities. He was selected from a large group of his fellow peers as having made a significant difference in tennis in 2007. Eddie is a certified professional through the United States Professional Tennis Association where he has a P-2 professional level. Eddie has been at Sweetwater Tennis Center for a year and a half and has introduced many new exciting programs, including Cardio Tennis, youth and adult drills and the Friday night mixers.

Auditions for Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 

People interested in performing at the 22nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration will have the opportunity to audition in January. Audition dates are: 1:00pm, Saturday, January 5th and 6:00pm, Tuesday, January 8th. The auditions will be held at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, located at the Cobb County Civic Center. Those selected from the audition will take place in the January 21st ceremony sponsored by the Cobb County NAACP and Cobb County Government. The ceremony will also take place at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. The ceremony will include the annual presentation of the "Living the Dream" award to a member of the community who exemplifies the ideals of Dr. King. Because 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of King's death, officials have designated Martin Luther King Day with the theme "Beyond the Mountaintop - Keeping the Dream Alive: Remembering the Past, Forging Toward the Future." Audition slots are limited. Those who want to participate should RSVP as soon as possible to (770) 528-8450. For more information, call (770) 425-5757.

January 10 - February 1

Gallery

Art of the Art Teacher

Cobb County School Art Teachers show off their work.

Opening Reception is Thursday, January 10 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

Our Gallery is open Monday - Friday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Please call ahead for evening and weekend hours.

January 10 - 11

Theatre Performances

'Remember My Name' by Joanna Halpert Kraus

Presented by the Master's Academy of Fine Art

Shows at 7:00pm each day

Tickets $7.00

For tickets, call (770) 650-2773

January 31 - February 2

Theatre Performances

'A Little Princess - A Musical'

Christian Family Theatre Performance

January 31 at 7:00pm
February 1 at 7:00pm
February 2 at 2:00pm

Adult Tickets: $10.00
Child & Senior Tickets: $7.00
(All Thursday Tickets: $7.00)

For information, see Web site:

www.christianfamilytheatre.org

The Art Station -

Big Shanty

January 19

Workshop

Precious Metal Clay Workshop

Laura Marentes Purcell will be offering a workshop for Precious Metal Clay - the clay turns to 99% silver when fired. The project is a pendant with a cubic zirconia inset.

10:00am – 1:00pm.

January 28 - March 2

Gallery

'The Studio Group of Athens, GA'

Pictured: Tops by wood turner Jim Talley

Eastman Gun Show

The Eastman Gun show features guns, knives, accessories, gun books and pars, reloading, hunting equipment, decoys and sporting art, collector and antique guns. 

9:00am - 5:00pm (Saturday)

10:00am - 5:00pm (Sunday)

For more information, please call:  (229) 423-4867

Civic Center

Hudgins Hall

ThermoSpas Hot tub sale

Civic Center

Jennie T. Anderson Theatre

Cobb County Theatre Auditions

Beauty and the Beast

For information, call (770) 480-1266

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

For information, call (770) 528-8490

Disney's High School Musical

Encore Series

Pebblebrook High School

For information, call (770) 528-8490

Let the Teens Talk

Teens and parents are invited to an early morning panel discussion about teens and what they would like their parents to know.  Continental breakfast will be served.  Registration is liminted.

Where: Ron Anderson Recreation Center

Time:  9:00am - 9:45am (registration)

          10:00am - 12:00pm

For information, call (770) 439-3611

Father/Daughter - Mother/Son Dance

Back by popular demand! Open to fathers and daughters, sons and mothers of all ages! Enjoy a night with your “date” where there will be great music, dancing, and refreshments. Dress is semi-formal to formal. This is a great opportunity to make another magical childhood memory! Bring your dancing shoes and camera! Register early because space is limited. Reservations are required.
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Where: Fullers Recreation Center
(770) 509-2737
Cost: $5 per person
EZ-Reg online - Barcode 12874

Sweetwater Frostbite Classic

Adult divisions

Entry Deadline:  January 11

Follow link to register online

For information, call (770) 819-3221

registration in progress for winter session classes.  Classes begin January 15.

The Art Station - Big Shanty

EZ-Reg Online available

registration in progress for winter session classes.  Classes begin January 22.

Mable House Arts Center

EZ-Reg Online available

registration in progress for winter session classes.  Classes begin January 15.

in progress for winter session of classes (classes begin in January)

All Aquatic Centers

EZ-Reg Online available

in progress for winter session of classes (classes begin week of January 7th)

All Cobb Tennis Centers

EZ-Reg online available

in progress through

January 4

Junior ALTA Leagues

All Cobb Tennis Centers

Practices begin in February - season begins in March

in progress

Adult ALTA Leagues

All Cobb Tennis Centers

Teams forming - contact tennis center for informantion.

in progress for winter session of classes

Fair Oaks Recreation Center

Fullers Recreation Center

Ron Anderson Recreation Center

South Cobb Recreation Center

Ward Recreation Center

EZ-Reg online available

Candy Cane Hunt a Big Success

The annual Candy Cane Hunt was once again a big success!!!  Over 1800 children and adults participated in the event.  If you attended, we would like to hear from you.  What can we do to improve the hunt and make next years hunt even better?  Let us know by sending an email to Wendy.Collins@cobbcounty.org .

Cobb Teams Rise to the Challenge

The Special Olympics Cobb Holiday Basketball Tournament was recently held at the Cobb County Civic Center. The Cobb Bulldogs became the champions by defeating the Douglas County Warriors in their finals.  The Cobb Hawks came in second place in their division by being runners-up to the team from Cherokee County.  Congratulations on the strong showing by our winning Cobb teams!!!!

Sweetwater Tennis Manager Named PTR National Tester

Congratulations to Sweetwater Tennis Center facility manager Charlie McCoy for being named as a Professional Tennis Registry National Tester with Specialized Certification in Wheel Chair Tennis for 2008. The state of Georgia has 3 other members with that certification and we are proud that one of our own is among the 4 for the entire state. This is the first award a Cobb County employee has received from this prestigious professional tennis organization.

New Program Offered - Teens Getting Fit!!!
Get out of the house! Get moving! Change the way you look and feel! This new program is designed for unfit and overweight teenagers ages 11-16. The program will include a pre/post assessment, workouts, fitness and nutrition education in a group environment. We will meet twice a week with your teenager. Each meeting will include a workout as well as group and social activities. We will limit this first session to only 12 participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. A pediatrician's note is required to participate. This class is taught by a certified exercise professional.
When: Tuesdays / Saturdays 

March 1 - April 12
5:30pm - 7:30pm (Tues)
11:00am - 1:00pm (Sat)
Where: Fullers Recreation Center
(770) 509-2737
Cost: $75-Cobb County Resident/$100-Non-Cobb County Residents
Registration begins January 2nd, 2008

Scorekeepers Needed at Al Bishop Complex

The Al Bishop Softball Complex is seeking competent part-time scorekeepers for hire during the upcoming 2008 league and tournament seasons. Play begins March 8th and will continue through October. League games are played Monday through Friday nights beginning March 17th at 6:30pm, and tournaments are played each weekend from March 8th through Labor Day. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, and must commit to a minimum work schedule of two weeknights and one weekend shift. Additional hours are often available. Scorekeeping experience is preferred, but not required. If interested, please contact Daniel Brown or Brooks Tinsley at (770) 528-8860.

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.

Holiday Schedules

Please note that most Cobb County facilities will be closed on January 1st (New Year's Day) and January 21st (MLK Day).  Most parks are open, but most facilities will be closed.