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October 2010

Meetings on Infrastructure, Parks and Transportation SPLOST

Cobb will host a series of public meetings to get the public's input on the Cobb County 2011 Special Local Option Sales Tax for infrastructure, parks and transportation. Presentations will be made by county and city officials, followed by a question-and-answer period. Residents are encouraged to attend one of the following meetings to gather more information and contribute their opinions and ideas on the county's infrastructure, parks and transportation needs.

If approved, SPLOST funded improvements in our parks system may include:

• Renewal of existing park buildings, fields and facilities that have outlived their reasonable service life
• Green Initiatives to increase energy efficiency in our parks and facilities

For a list of meeting dates, visit cobbsplost2011.org.

Fall Festival of Fun

Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department along with Cobb County Public Safety, Safe Kids Cobb County and Cobb County 4-H are hosting the 11th Annual Fall Festival of Fun on Saturday, October 30th at the Cobb County Safety Village. The event will begin at 4:00pm and end at 7:00pm. This event will provide the children of Cobb County a safe alternative to the traditional Trick-or-Treat in their neighborhoods.

The festival will include arts and crafts, games, inflatable rides, Police and Fire activities, costume and coloring contests, a photo booth and other surprises. Parking, entrance to the park, games, candy and contests are free (there is a fee for concessions and inflatables). Don’t forget to bring a bag to carry all of your candy!

Cheer Fest '10 at Cobb Civic Center

Cobb will host the Third Annual Cobb Cheer Fest at the Cobb Civic Center. This competition will be held November 7th. The Cheer Fest is an opportunity for recreational cheerleaders ages 5-14 to compete in cheer and dance.  Each team will have 2 minutes and 30 seconds to perform their routine that can be set to music.  Awards will be given to teams and individuals of the top three teams in each age category. Spectators are encouraged to support their favorite teams. The entry deadline for teams to compete is October 21st.  Registration forms can be downloaded here .

'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest

The deadline is approaching for the 'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest. Bring your camera to the parks - there are many opportunities to take pictures in Cobb's parks. Submit your best recreation and cultural affairs photos by November 3rd. We are looking for photos that capture your enjoyment of Cobb's parks and programs. 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.  You can enter up to 10 images for entry in the contest. For more information, follow this link.

Cirque D'OR Performs at Mable House

The Golden Dragon Acrobats will perform Cirque D'OR at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre on Friday, October 15th. 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. 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.

This Cirque D'or show is the rescheduled performance from Friday, July 9th that was canceled due to a power outage caused by a severe thunderstorm. Patrons may keep their Cirque D'or July 9 tickets and present them on October 15 to be seated in the same location as printed on the tickets.

Cobb Tennis League - a Tennis League for Everyone!!!!

The Cobb Tennis League is a league where you compete against other players of similar ability.  There are leagues available for adults and youth.  For adults, levels range from NTRP 2.0-5.0.  The 2.0 level is a great opportunity for players who consider themselves 'true beginners' and are experiencing league tennis for the first time. For youth, the categories are divided by age group and ability level.  Players register individually and are matched against other players at their ability level.  This is a flex league where you play when it is convenient for you and you can play anywhere in Cobb County where there are tennis courts (parks, clubs, or subdivisions).  There are two seasons each year, a spring season and fall season.  The fall season begins October 18th. The Cobb Tennis League is a great way to enjoy fun competition and to meet new people!!!  Registration for the fall league is currently in progress.  The entry deadline is October 8th.  For more information and registration brochure, see the Cobb Tennis League web site.

Halloween Fright Charity Tennis Tournament at Lost Mountain Tennis Center

Lost Mountain Community Tennis Association will be hosting the 2nd Annual Halloween Fright Festival Charity Tennis Tourney October 29-31. The event will be held at Lost Mountain Tennis Center. Events will include mens and womens singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at the AA, A, B,and C levels, junior singles 10, 12, 14, 16,and 18’s, and parent/child AA,A,B,and C levels. The entry fee is $25 for the first event and $20 for the second event (limit of 2 events). A players' gathering will be held at Aspen’s at the Avenues West Cobb on October 30th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks with a raffle at 7:00pm. LMCTA will donate proceeds to the Calvary Children’s Home here in west Cobb. Come be a part of a great event!

Adult Tennis Drills at Harrison Tennis Center
Looking to improve your game? Here's a chance to work on all elements of your game in a competitive, play-based drill environment. Adult tennis drills for all ability levels are held five times a week at Harrison Tennis Center. Join us Monday and/or Wednesday morning from 9:30am-11:00am or Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday evenings from 7:30pm-9:00pm. To register, call Harrison Tennis Center at (770) 591-3151.

PTR Clinic at Sweetwater Tennis Center
Sweetwater Tennis Center will host the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) workshop and testing seminar October 30th-31st. The workshop will be lead by Daniel Leal, Director of Tennis at the Wynlakes Tennis Center in Montgomery, AL with PTR professional Charlie McCoy, from Sweetwater Tennis Center assisting. This workshop is available to all current individuals teaching tennis who want to join the Professional Tennis Registry and obtain a professional tennis status and current professionals who want to improve their rating are welcome to retest as well. For information, contact Charlie McCoy at (770) 819-3221.

New Dance Classes for Youth
Fair Oaks Recreation Center is offering 'Pink Slippers' dance for children ages 3-8. Classes offered for ballet, tap and jazz dance. Classes begin October 15th - registration is in progress. Call (770) 528-4333 for info.

Superior Basketball Academy
Ward Recreation Center presents Superior Basketball Academy. This program is for children in grades 1-8. Players will go through extensive training in ball handling, shooting, rebounding, and team concepts on offense and defense. This program will give players the opportunity to master the fundamentals of the game at their level. Players will participate in a patient, instructional environment where the coaches want to see every child succeed and progress. Hard work and determination are key values of this program. All players will receive a practice t-shirt. Fees $68 per month (2nd child discounts!) and the program meets Saturday’s from 10:00am-12:00pm. For more information and registration contact Wendy Collins at Ward Recreation Center (770) 528-8885.

South Cobb Youth Basketball Camp
South Cobb Youth Basketball Association (SCYBA) will be hosting an instructional basketball camp October 14th–16th at the South Cobb Recreation Center. This camp is 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.

New Classes Offered at Ward Recreation Center

Great classes are coming this fall to the Ward Recreation Center. Classes include:  Baton/Cheer/Dance classes,  Financial Fitness classes for kids and teens, Flirty Girls Fitness program, Youth Basketball Academy, Choi-Kwang-Do for children/adults/families, and much more!   Call Ward Recreation Center at (770) 528-8885 for more information.

Tournament Results

The Frank Breeden Classic Softball Tournament Special Populations division was held September 11th and was a huge success. The athletes had a wonderful time competing in this annual event. There were 22 teams in the tournament, including teams from South Carolina, Florida and Georgia. Congratulations and job well done to the following teams for their finishing positions in the 2010 Frank Breeden Classic Softball Tournament:
Master’s Unified Division

1st place: Henry County Blue Dogs; 2nd place Cherokee County Elite
Master’s Traditional Division A
1st place Florence Co, SC Tigers; 2nd place Cobb County Stealers
Master’s Traditional Division B

1st place Macon-Bibb All Stars; 2nd place Marion-Dillon, SC Cubs
Master’s Modified Division A
1st place Macon-Bibb Superstars; 2nd place Cobb County Jaguars
Masters Modified Division B
1st place Cherokee County Extreme; 2nd place Annandale Athletics