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July 2010

Smokey Robinson Coming to MHBA

The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre continues to bring great acts to metro Atlanta this summer including “The King of Motown” Smokey Robinson, Survivor, Starship, and John Michael Montgomery. The summer concert series is always hot so come out and have a good time.

Smokey Robinson will perform on July 22nd. Given his legendary status in pop culture and his ever-personable nature, it’s no surprise that Smokey Robinson is not only still recording quality music as he celebrates 50 years in the music industry, but attracting top-notch talent to collaborate with as well. As an original member of Motown Records' first vocal group, The Miracles, and as a solo artist, Robinson delivered thirty-seven Top 40 hits for Motown between 1960 and 1987. "Tracks of My Tears", "Tears of a Clown", "Second That Emotion" are just a few of his Top 40 Hits.

More great acts will be perfoming this summer, including:

August 13th - Survivor / Starship

September 10th - John Michael Montgomery

Individual and season tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com. The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is located at 5239 Floyd Road in Mableton. For more information on concert dates and show times, visit mablehouse.org or call (770) 819-7765.

Cirque D'OR Performs at Mable House

The Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform Cirque D'OR at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Thursday and Friday, July 8th-9th. Golden Dragon Acrobats represent a time-honored tradition that began more than 27 centuries ago. From Hebei, China, the company has traveled around the world and to all 50 states.

Performers are trained in the art of acrobatics since youth and the troop has gained international acclaim. A reporter for the Washington Post wrote about the performance, "There is a precision and beauty about everything these performers do."

The show begins at 8:00pm both days. Prices for adult reserved seats are $25 and $10 for children 12 and younger. Lawn seats for adults are $15 and children 12 and younger are $6. A table seating four directly in front of the stage is available for $130. Mable House is located at 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. For more information, visit mablehouse.org or call (800) 745-3000. To order tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.

Department Director Named 2009 Silver Eagle Award Winner

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners recently recognized Eddie Canon, Director of Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs as the 2009 recipient of the Silver Eagle Award.

Each year, the Silver Eagle Award is presented to a member of the Cobb County Management Team who is selected by his/her peers. The award recognizes a team member who has demonstrated teamwork and exhibited outstanding leadership among the Department Management Team during the calendar year.

In addition to his peers on the Management Team, Mr. Canon, PRCA Director since 2007, is well-respected throughout the state for his dedication and leadership and enjoys the respect and support of his staff and the Cobb community. Congratulations, Mr. Canon!

Fishing Rodeo at Lost Mountain Park

Cobb Parks will be hosting the 'Annual Fishing Rodeo' on July 17th from 9:00am–11:00am at Lost Mountain Park located at 4845 Dallas Hwy in Powder Springs. Four age divisions will be offered: 3–6, 7–9, 10–12 and 13–16. Trophies will be given to 1st–3rd place in each division and for “Overall Big Fish”. The event is free, so grab your fishing pole and join us for a morning of fishing and fun!! For more information, please contact John Purcell at (770) 528-8825 or john.purcell@cobbcounty.org.

Adult Fall Softball and Kickball Registration Begins Soon

Registration dates for the upcoming fall adult softball and kickball season have been set. Returning teams (those that participated in the fall 2009 season) can register online beginning July 1st. To register online, team captains will need a 'PIN' number and 'Log-in ID'.  These can be acquired from their league coordinator.  In-person registration begins Tuesday, July 13th for returning teams and Thursday, July 15th for new teams.  In-person registration will be held at the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Administrative office located at 1792 County Services Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30008.  Registration is held from 6:00pm-8:00pm both days.  For more information, see the adult softball web page, the adult kickball page, or call (770) 528-8817.

Creek Stomping and Outdoor Romping
Looking for some free fun and enriching outdoor activities to do this summer with your kids? Join the staff from Cobb County Water System and Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs this July for our 'Outdoor Romping and Creek Stomping' series. Educators from the Watershed Stewardship Program and the Natural Resources Program will be facilitating four adventure sessions this summer at local public parks from 9:00am–11:00am.

Space is limited so please RSVP early! For more information or to register call (770) 528-8803 or email Karen.Faucett@cobbcounty.org.

Art Safari Summer Camp 2010

It’s time to plan your summer! Grab your pith helmet, jump in the jeep and head to Africa with the Art Station – Big Shanty’s children’s summer camp, Art Safari. You never know where you’ll go as you trek through this continent ... Morocco, Kenya, Swaziland or maybe Mozambique. You may travel to the Ivory Coast or to the Sahara desert but wherever you go you will learn about the culture, animals, history, and art of the region. This African Art Safari has something for children from 4 year old pre-schoolers to eighth graders and features painting, drawing, clay, drama, photography, and much more. We have camps in the morning and afternoon the weeks of July 12th and 19th. Registration has begun so don’t wait until it’s too late to experience art by the way of Africa! Call (770) 514-5930 for more information or to register or check us out on our website www.artstationcobb.org.

Jennie T. Anderson Offers Performance Camps

E.T.C. Camp (A Performance Camp)

E.T.C. is the Exciting, Entertaining, Educational Theatre Company.

This energetic and fun camp is for students who enjoy the performing arts and want to be on stage. Campers will rehearse a musical show to be performed for family and friends Friday night. Campers should have an equal interest in singing, dancing and acting. No experience required—just high energy and enthusiasm. Performances are held at 7:00pm, on Friday night of each session.

Rising Grades 3 - 9

Time: 9:00am-12:30pm

Cost: $80.00/wk Cobb residents

$105.00 Non-residents

July 12-16 • July 19-23

Prompt Camp (A Workshop Camp)

Prompt is a musical theatre workshop camp---not a performance opportunity. Campers will work on their musical theatre skills in acting, singing and dancing through study in vocal technique, stage presence and good audition materials. An excellent follow-up for an E.T.C. camper.

Rising Grades 5 - 9

Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm

Cost: $40.00/wk Cobb residents

$65.00 Non-residents

July 12-16 • July 19-23

Harlem Globetrotters Summer Basketball Camp
The Harlem Global Legends will be hosting a basketball camp directed by former player, #30 Elbert Tree Gordon. The Global Legends will improve your offensive skills, post development, and defense mechanisms needed to help strengthen your game and condition your mind. We will focus on shooting, one-on-one moves, pick-and-roll, passing, ball-handling, feeding the post, footwork, and much more!

The camp is for children ages 7-17 and is $130 for the week (early bird registration is $20 off). The camp will meet from 9:00am-2:00pm, July 26th-30th  at Fullers Recreation Center in East Cobb. You can register in person at the recreation center. For information, call the recreation center at (770) 509-2737.

South Cobb Youth Basketball Camp
South Cobb Youth Basketball Association (SCYBA) will be hosting a series of instructional basketball camps August 12th–14th and October 14th–16th at the South Cobb Recreation Center. These camps are for boys and girls ages 5-14. The camp fee is only $90. All campers will go through extensive training in ball handling, shooting, rebounding, fundamentals of the game and offensive and defensive team training. This camp will allow players the opportunity to master the fundamentals of basketball at their own pace. For more information and registration call (404) 795-0465 or visit us online at www.scybabasketball.org.

Tickets Available for Sheriff's Annual Corn Boilin' Fundraiser

Cobb Sheriff Neil Warren will host the 21st Annual Corn Boilin' 5:30pm-8:00pm, Monday, July 12th, at Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. Tickets are $20 per person, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Cobb County Youth Museum. For more information, call (770) 499-4611.

'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest

Summer is a great time to take pictures in Cobb's parks. Submit your best recreation and cultural affairs photos for the 2010 'FUN IN THE PARKS' Photo Contest. We are looking for photos that capture your enjoyment of Cobb's parks. Your pictures can capture youth at play, sports and action, nature and wildlife, or just a picnic under the shade tree. Take your best shots and enter them for fun and awards.  For more information, follow this link.