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June 2008

Summer Fun in Cobb Parks!!!

School is out, the weather is hot and there is plenty of fun to be had in Cobb's parks!  There is something for everyone in the family - whether you want to go swimming, fishing, learn to play tennis, or create an artistic piece, you can find it here.  Gas prices are out of control, so find your fun around home!!!!

If you want to cool off, our outdoor pools are now open. Cobb has two outdoor pools available for summer fun – Sewell Park Pool and Powder Springs Pool. Pool hours are 1:00pm – 6:00pm, Tuesday – Sunday. The outdoor pools also offer swim lessons. For more information regarding the pools, see our website.

Did you know that Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department has a water park with slides, a lazy river, and fun activities for the kids?  The South Cobb Aquatic Center is just that - an indoor water park!  Get out of the hot sun with this great attraction located off of Six Flags Road in south Cobb.

If you want activities for the children this summer, there are summer camps available at Cobb's recreation centers, tennis centers and art centers.  Although some camps have filled by now, there are still many openings at various facilities.  For the ultimate summer, try a week of tennis camp, a week of art camp, and then a week at one of our recreation center camps. 

For adults, there are also many opportunities to learn something new.   Classes are offered for the arts, fitness, dance, tennis, aquarobics and more - available for all ages. 

And for the whole family, there are movies in the parks, concerts and theatre performances.  There are outdoor activities with our Natural Resources unit with opportunities to learn about nature and our enviroment.  Have a picnic in the park and be sure to take pictures (for the photo contest).  You can't say you have nothing to do this summer - learn something new, get some exercise, enjoy a concert and get involved!!!!

Sweetwater Tennis Center to Host New Format Tournament

Sweetwater Tennis Center will be hosting a one day adult tournament on June 8th.  This is a new format tournament being tested by the United States Tennis Association.  The one day format will allow adults tennis competition and ranking points in an event that will not take up the entire weekend.  Sweetwater Tennis Center is the first in the area to host this sanctioned event.  Events include mens and womens open and senior age groups from 25 - 80.  The tournament has first match losers consolations which will guarantee all players a minimum of 2 matches.  All participants will recieve a T-shirt.  For more information, contact Charlie McCoy at (770) 819-3221.  To register, go to the tournament web site.

The Front Row Summer Edition Is Now Available

The Summer issue of the 'Front Row' magazine is available now online and at all park facilities. This issue includes 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.

June 5 - 18

Gallery Exhibit

Stephanie Joseph, Anna Stocker and Corinne Galla Exhibit their Paintings

Opening reception June 5 from

7:00pm - 9:00pm

June 20-21

Outdoor Concert Series

"Crazy For You"

by the Caberet Performing Art Camp

Lawn opens at 7:00pm and the performance begins at 7:30pm

Tables $25

www.theartplace.us

June 28

Theatre Performance

Gospel Stage Play

7:00pm performance

The Art Station -

Big Shanty

June 2 - 27

Gallery Exhibit

“Fur, Fins, Feathers, and Scales”

Art Exhibit

It’s a jungle in here!

Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Call (770) 514-5930 for details and reception times.

June 14

Outdoor Concert

Etowah Jazz Society

“Melodies in the Meadow” summer concert series. Join us at 7:00pm to enjoy the syncopated sounds of the Etowah Jazz Society. Bring your picnics, lawn chairs, and blankets to enjoy this free concert under the sky!

Mable House Arts Center

June 2 - July 7

Gallery Exhibit

Joyful Friends

featuring Jan Schiefelbein, Joy Hartsfield, Sheila Giddens, and Carol Petterson (picture attached)

June 7

2008 Summer Concert Series

America

8:00pm

more info

June 13

2008 Summer Concert Series

A.J. Jamal

8:00pm

more info

June 14

Free Candlelight Concert Series

Kerry Ayres & Rambunctious

SCAA Free Candlelite Concert Series

8:00pm

Tables available for $30 (seat 4)

June 20

2008 Summer Concert Series

Eddie Money

8:00pm

more info

June 28

2008 Summer Concert Series

The Delfonics & Cobb Symphony

8:00pm

more info

Jennie T. Anderson

Theatre

June 2-7

The Dance Stop
For information, call (770) 578-0048

Steppin' Out

For information, call (770) 591-7837

June 12-15

Great Gig Dance Company

For information, call (678) 445-3800

House Without Walls

For information, call (770) 556-9673

Cobb Community Dance

For information, call (770) 439-2426

Cobb Civic Center

Hudgins Hall

GI Joe Show

For information, call (678) 232-2871

"Magic the Gathering" Regionals

For information, call (352) 404-9500

Hobby Show

For information, call (770) 973-5666

Atlanta Radio Club Hamfest

8:30am - 3:30pm

Adults $5.00 / 18 & under free

For information, call (770) 995-6446

Eastman Gun Show

Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday   10:00am - 5:00pm

For information:  call (229) 423-4867

Movie Nights

East Cobb Park

Activities 6:00pm; Movies Dusk

Ages 0-18 and parents

Friends for the East Cobb Park present a series of family movies, shown on a giant inflatable screen. An inflatable, popcorn, pre-movie entertainment, and giveaways are planned.

Free; Donations to the Center for Family Resources encouraged

Nature Adventure Days

Natural Resource Management staff will be at East Cobb Park on the last Wednesday of the summer months for children and parents to enjoy guided nature walks, nature related activities and crafts. These Nature Adventure Days will be held 9:00am to noon on June 25 and July 30 at the East Cobb Park upper pavilion. Staff members will lead guided nature walks every 30 minutes. The last guided walk will leave the pavilion at 11:00am. You can also venture on your own with family or friends and complete the “Raccoon Ramble” - details available at the park. Other activities will be available. Walks will last approximately one hour. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact Kaye Wilson at (770) 528-8824 or kaye.wilson@cobbcounty.org .

Picnic in the Park

East Cobb Park

Celebrate the 5th birthday of East Cobb Park on June 28th!  This will be a fun day to spend with your family in the park.  We will have fun, food, and activities for your children!  Don't miss out.  Check the website for details! 

Cobb Classic
ISA Men’s Open Slow-Pitch Qualifiers
Class Upper D, Class E

ASA Atlanta Classic
Youth Fast-Pitch
Class 18-A, Class 16-A, Class 12-A,
Class 10-A

ASA Summertime Showdown
Youth Fast-Pitch
Class 18-GOLD, Class 18-A, Class 16-A

Peach State Softball Classic
SPA Senior Men’s Slow-Pitch Round-Robin Invitational - All Classes

Sweetwater "Quick Play" 1-day tournament

Events:  Adult / Senior

Entry Deadline:

Fair Oaks GA Games Junior Satellite

Events:  Boys and Girls 16s

Entry Deadline:  June 5

Lake Allatoona Summer Championships

Events:  Adult / NTRP

Entry Deadline:  June 9

Lost Mountain Junior Championships

Events: Junior

Entry Deadline: June 9

Sweetwater Summer Championships

Events:  Adult NTRP

Entry Deadline:  June 13

Marietta NTRP Championships

Harrison Tennis Center

Events:  Adult NTRP

Entry Deadline:  June 23

Get PINned - Conveniently register for parks programs from your home or office with EZ-Reg.  A Personal Identification Number (PIN) and Internet Log-in number are required to register using EZ-Reg . To get PINned, visit any Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs facility during normal operating hours and complete a Family Account Registration Form. You must show proof of residency.  Tip: Do not wait until the day of registration to get your numbers - you may get shut out of your course.  Be sure to get PINned in advance to take advantage of EZ-Reg online registration.

The Art Place - Mountain View

Summer Camps

limited availability

EZ-Reg Online available

Mable House Arts Center

Summer Camps for ages 4-14 registration is on going
Summer Pottery Classes for advanced pottery students is on going
Jungle Book Theatre Project sign-up is on going until August 16th

EZ-Reg Online available

The Art Station – Big Shanty

Spaces are still available for ages 6 – 10 in the art, drama, and dance camps, and for ages 11 – 13 in pottery, art, and darkroom photography. (camps for ages 4 – 5 are full.) Please call us at (770) 514-5930 for more information.

EZ-Reg Online available

in progress

Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
Performing Arts Camps
EZ-Reg Online available

E.T.C. Camps

For Rising 3rd - 9th Grades. (Theatre Performance Camps)
$80.00/wk
9:00am - 12:30pm
July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25
PROMPT Camps

For Rising 5th - 9th Grades. (Workshop Camps)
$40.00/wk
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25

in progress

South Cobb Aquatic Center

Summer Classes

EZ-Reg Online available

in progress

Central Aquatic Center

Summer Classes

EZ-Reg Online available

in progress

West Cobb Aquatic Center

Summer Classes

EZ-Reg Online available

in progress

Mountain View Aquatic Center

Summer Classes

EZ-Reg Online available

in progress

Powder Springs Pool

Summer Classes

Registration held at West Cobb Aquatic Center

EZ-Reg Online available

in progress

Sewell Park Pool

Summer Classes

Registration held at Central Aquatic Center

EZ-Reg Online available

in progress

Cobb Gymnastics Center

Summer Classes

EZ-Reg Online available

All Cobb Tennis Centers

Summer Camps

in progress

All Cobb Tennis Centers

Summer Classes

beginning the weeks of June 2 and July 21

EZ-Reg online available

in progress

All Recreation Centers (except South Cobb)

Summer Camps

EZ-Reg online available

Ron Anderson Recreation Center

Summer Classes and Programs

EZ-Reg online available

in progress

Thompson Community Center

Summer Classes and Programs

EZ-Reg online available

Tournament Results

The annual Coke Classic Youth Softball Tournament was held May 5-15 at the Lost Mountain & Al Bishop Softball Complexes. There were 78 teams participating with ages ranging from 9-19. The top 4 teams in each division are listed below:

Congratulations to all the winning teams!!!!

New Community Tennis Association Forming

Lost Mountain Tennis Center is forming a Community Tennis Association called The Lost Mountain Tennis Association.  Their mission statement is: The purpose of the CTA is to provide tennis opportunities and programs for individuals in our community who ordinarily may not have the opportunity to participate. We will develop and grow tennis programs for West Cobb and its surrounding areas that will enhance participants' experiences and improve the quality of their lives. The CTA's slogan is: A Mountain Above.

If you would like to get involved with the new CTA, give Traci Thomas a call or email. For more information, contact Traci at (770) 528-8525 or traci.thomas@cobbcounty.org .

Staff Notes

Joni Atkinson and Tina Mitchell were awarded the Cobb County's Customer Service Award for the quarter.  Joni is a Recreation Programmer with our Natural Resources unit. Tina is the Recreation Program Coordinator with the Therapeutics unit.  They recieved this award for their customer service to the citizens of Cobb County and with fellow employees.  Congratulations to Joni and Tina on this prestigous award!

Tina Mitchell (center) with Recreation Services Division Manager Terrence Ramsey (left) and County Manager David Hankerson (right)	Joni Atkinson (center) with Natural Resource Manager Rusty Simpson (left) and County Manager David Hankerson (right)