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February 2008

The Spring Front Row Magazine is Here

The Spring issue of the 'Front Row' magazine is now available online and will be available at all park facilities next week (week of February 4th). The spring issue includes spring quarter class and program registration information plus summer camp registration information. The Front Row is your resource for all program and facility information for Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. You may pick one up at your closest facility or you may download the information here. Click the magazine cover to go to the downloads page.

Daddy/Daughter - Mother/Son Dance
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.

Milford Park Umpire to Call Little League World Series

When you start watching the 2008 Little League World Series on TV and say “Hey that umpire looks familiar.” Your intuition will be correct. District 2 umpire Don Dozier, who umpires many games for Milford Park Little League, has received an invitation to umpire the Little League World Series - the ultimate assignment for a youth baseball umpire.

Don's involvement began when his son started playing baseball in Smyrna in 1995. Don's many accomplishments include becoming a district umpire 1996, state instructor in 1998, umpire-in-chief for the district in 2004 and becoming a southern region umpiring instructor in 2005. Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs congratulates Don Dozier for being selected for the Little League World Series!!!!

Adult Softball/Kickball Registration Is Here

Registration is here for the 2008 adult spring/summer softball and kickball leagues. Teams returning from the spring 2007 season can now register online for the same league from February 11-15. Contact your athletic coordinator to obtain your PIN and ID numbers. Walk-in registration will be February 18th from 6:00pm-8:00pm and February 19th from 6:00pm-7:00pm at the parks administration offices. New team registration will be February 21st from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the parks administration offices. The fees for softball are $455 for slow pitch and $540 for fast pitch. The leagues will have a minimum 14 game season and the season begins in mid-March.

2008 Tournament Schedules Available
The Al Bishop Softball Complex and Cobb Tennis Centers have posted their tournament calendars for 2008. You can view the softball tournament schedule here and view the tennis tournament schedule here. Tournaments are offered for all age and skill levels. For specific information, contact the tournament facility directly.

Teens Getting Fit!!!!
Get out of the house! Get moving! Change the way you look and feel! This 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: Tues/Sat 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

The Hunt 2008
Join us at Jim Miller Park for The Hunt 2008. The Hunt features children’s art activities, music, inflatables, petting zoo, concessions, visits with the Easter Bunny, and the Mad Hatter Contest (best decorated hat). Below is a schedule of the times that children can hunt for eggs. This year every child will receive a bag of goodies! For more information please call (770) 528-8853 or (770) 528-8800.

When: Saturday, March 8th - 10:00am-2:00pm
Egg Hunt Schedule
10:00am - Park Opens
10:30am - 3 years and under
11:00am - 4 and 5 year olds
11:30am - 6 and 7 year olds
12:00pm - Special Populations Hunt
12:30pm - Mad Hatter contest
1:00pm - 8 years and up
2:00pm - Park closes

February 7-29

Gallery

'Book Arts / We've Got it Covered'
Natasha Lovelace and her students exhibit their printmaking pieces.
Opening Reception February 7 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The gallery is open Mon-Fri from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Call ahead for evening and weekend hours.

February 8-10, 15-16, 21-23

Theatre Performances

'Eula Mae's Beauty, Bait, and Tackle'

by Frank Blocker and Chuck Richards.

Eula Mae is expanding her roadside business by adding "beauty" to her title and community. She is going to finally give longtime boyfriend Carl Joe an answer to his never ending marriage proposal. Meanwhile, her niece, Rita Mae is making her ninth attempt at Miss Alabama and her Tammy Wynette - wannabe mother, Eva Mae, battles it out with alcoholic pageant coach Sue-Sue Daniels. Come join the fun!

Dinner Theatre Shows (MVAA):
Coffee and Dessert February 8,

at 8:00pm ($10)
Coffee and Dessert February 10,

at 2:00pm ($10)
Dinner Show February 9,

at 6:30pm ($25)

CenterStage North Shows ($10):

Friday, February 15th at 8:00pm
Saturday, February 16th at 8:00pm
Sunday, February 17th at 2:00pm
Thursday, February 21st at 8:00pm
Friday, February 22nd at 8:00pm
Saturday, February 23rd at 2:00pm
Saturday, February 23rd at 8:00pm

Purchase Dinner Theatre Tickets online at http://www.theartplace.us/cart and

CSN shows online at http://www.centerstagenorth.org

The Art Station -

Big Shanty

February 2

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—from 10:00am – 1:00pm. The project is a silver charm bracelet.

February 9

Workshop

Watercolors Workshop

Lloyd Hiraoka will be offering a watercolors workshop from 10:00am – 1:00pm.

February 14 - 17

Theatre Performances

'Love Letters'

Mable House Arts Center Theatre Project Event

February 14, 15 & 16 at 7:00PM

February 17th at 3:00pm

Information brochure (pdf)

through March 2

Gallery

'The Studio Group of Athens, GA'

SCAA Event
“The Studio Group is a collection of artists from the Athens, GA area who have formed to promote and exhibit their work. The Studio Group - the name comes from the early years, when sales were held in member artists’ studios - was launched in the fall of 1982 with its first annual sale.”

Pictured: Tops by wood turner Jim Talley

Atlanta Terrier Club Earthdog Trails

8:00am - 6:00pm

For information, call (770) 491-9696

Georgia Street Rod Association Swap Meet

8:00am - 4:00pm

For infomation, call (770) 517-6701

All 4 Kids Consignment Sale

9:00am - 7:00pm (Friday)

9:00am - 1:00pn (Saturday)

For information, call Kim Mitchell

(770) 973-7758

Cobb County Library Book Sale

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

1:00pm - 5:00pm (Sunday)

For infomation, call (770) 528-2342

The Hunt

(See info above)

Civic Center

Hudgins Hall

Cobb Junior Basketball Tournament

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Antique Arms Show

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

9:00am - 1:00pm (Sunday)

For information, call (770) 664-5015

Born Again Blessings

Children's Consignment Sale

9:00am - 6:00pm (Friday)

9:00am - 12:00pm (Saturday)

For information, call (770) 499-9735

Civic Center

Jennie T. Anderson Theatre

Disney's High School Musical

Encore Series

Pebblebrook High School

For information, call (770) 528-8490

Wonderful Wizard of Song

Encore Series

For information, call (770) 528-8490

Junior League Follies

For infomation, cal (770) 420-8003

Georgia Teen Pageant

For information, call (404) 691-4141

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

Self Esteem / Self Worth

For information, call (770) 439-3611

Let the Teens Talk

Where: Ron Anderson Recreation Center

Time:  6:00pm

For information, call (770) 439-3611

Download brochure (pdf)

Terrell Mill NTRP Championships (adult)

Entry Deadline:  February 4

Kennesaw Mountain Junior Championships

Entry Deadline:  February 11

Atlanta Bowl Junior Championships

Entry Deadline:  February 17

Lost Mountain Junior Satellite

Entry Deadline:  February 18

Georgia State NTRP Open Championships (adult)

Entry Deadline:  February 24

In progress for classes starting in February.

The Art Station - Big Shanty

EZ-Reg Online available

Call (770) 514-5930 to ask about Fashion Beading, Black and White Photography, Fearless Acrylics, Potter’s Wheel for Beginners, or “Artellect”: Clay Books.

registration in progress for winter session classes.

Mable House Arts Center

EZ-Reg Online available

registration in progress for winter session classes.

Spring Class Registration

February 8 at 6:00pm

(Cobb residents)

February 11 at 9:00am

(non-residents)

South Cobb Aquatic Center

EZ-Reg Online available

Spring Class Registration

February 9 at 9:00am

(Cobb residents)

February 11 at 9:00am

(non-residents)

Central Aquatic Center

EZ-Reg Online available

Spring Class Registration

February 9 at 2:00pm

(Cobb residents)

February 11 at 9:00am

(non-residents)

West Cobb Aquatic Center

EZ-Reg Online available

Spring Class Registration

February 10 at 2:00pm

(Cobb residents)

February 11 at 9:00am

(non-residents)

Mountain View Aquatic Center

EZ-Reg Online available

Spring Class Registration

February 23 at 10:00am

Gymnastics Center

EZ-Reg online available

Spring Class Registration

February 5 at 9:00am

(Cobb residents)

February 6 at 9:00am

(non-residents)

All Cobb Tennis Centers

EZ-Reg online available

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

Spring Quarter Registration

February 13

Thompson Park Community Center

10:00am – 2:00pm

EZ-Reg online available

February 18-19

(returning teams)

February 21-22

(new teams)

Spring Summer League Registration

Parks Administrative Office

1792 County Services Parkway

Marietta  30008

EZ-Reg online available (February 11)

February 18-19

(returning teams)

February 21

(new teams)

Spring Summer League Registration

Parks Administrative Office

1792 County Services Parkway

Marietta  30008

EZ-Reg online available (February 11)

Tennis Socials for Seniors

Sweetwater Tennis Center will be hosting a senior round robin event each Tuesday at 10:00am and Friday mornings at 9:00am.  No reservation necessary, just show up for a fun match.  Cost is $1 per person  Call (770) 819-3221 for information.

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.

Staff Notes

Ann Bonds has been promoted to Therapeutic Recreation Programmer for Therapeutic unit.  Ann will be handling special events and summer camps for the Therapeutic Program. She has been with the department for 5 years and 8 months in a part-time position working in the TRS unit.  Ann was responsible for the implementation of Special Olympics.

Clintina Mitchell, the Therapeutic Coordinator for our TRS program, received the 'Champions for Life' award as the Special Olympics Indoor Winter Games volunteer. Congratulations to Tina and thanks for the hard work you and your staff do for Special Olympics!!!!!