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February 2012

Time is Now to Register for Spring Sports and Activities

There is no excuse to not be active this spring, as Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs offers many opportunities to learn new things or to compete in an athletic program. Many sports and activities have registrations in progess or beginning soon, 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. 

Adult spring softball and kickball registration begins February 21st. For those interested, you can download a registration packet on the adult softball or adult kickball web page.  See the adult athletics web page for a listing of all adult athletic programs.

Registration for spring session classes is currently in progress for arts, recreation center, and tennis programs, and begins soon for aquatics (February 17th-18th), therapeutics (February 22nd), and gymnastics (March 4th). Many classes or programs will fill up - don't be left out!!!! Contact your facility for more information on classes and other activities offered this spring.

Nature Appreciation for Toddlers

It is never too late to 'plant the seed' of nature appreciation and wonder in your children. Bring your toddler(s) (ages 2-4) and join us for a morning of outdoor nature exploration, stories, songs and more! Our next program will be held on February 16th, and the program will be 'Holes by the Hundred'. This program will be held at the Jean and Elwood Wright Education Center located at 2661 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, 30062. The fee for this program is $2.00 per child. To register or for information, call Karen Faucett at (770) 528-8803 or email karen.faucett@cobbcounty.org.

Encore Series Kicks Off With 'Hairspray'

The 2012 Encore Series at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre is underway with a performance of “Hairspray” by Pebblebrook High School. "Hairspray" is a musical based on the 1988 film of the same name. The show is a lighthearted social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960s and includes downtown rhythm and blues and dance music of the era. "Hairspray" will run February 2nd-5th.

The rest of the Encore season will feature performers such as Peter Noone, Chubby Checker, Jay and the Americans, the Coasters, the Platters and the Marvelettes, and Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers. Jennie T. Anderson Theatre is located at 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. To purchase tickets or for more information, call (770) 528-8490 or visit ticketmaster.com.

Elementary School Tennis League Registration in Progress
The spring season of the Elementary School Tennis League is right around the corner. This is the time to register your 2nd to 5th grade player or team for this fun and exciting league. The Elementary School Tennis League program is a program where participants can represent their elementary school. Players can register individually or as a team. Registration is in progress and ends March 1st. Practices for the spring season begins on Friday, March 16th. Please help spread the word about this wonderful program to all 2nd to 5th graders that you know for another fun season of tennis!!

For information, rules of play and registration, please see the league web page. See you on the courts!

Montana Skies will perform at the Art Place Mountain View on February 4th at 8:00pm. The group's name, Montana Skies, is a metaphor for musical freedom and the award-winning musicians deliver music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, House of the Rising Sun and Bach, as well as their own originals. Blending elements of classical technique, jazz improv and rock n' roll, the duo's guitar and electric cello combine to create a unique sound. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. The event will include coffee and dessert. Tickets can be purchased online at The Art Place website. The Art Place is located at 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. For more information, visit montanaskiesmusic.com.

Special Olympics Winter Games a Success!

Cobb County recently hosted the 2012 Special Olympics Georgia Indoor Winter Games. Over 2,900 athletes and coaches from across the state were in attendance. The Opening Ceremonies were held at the Cobb County Civic Center and the event included the lighting of the torch and the victory dance, which was a big hit with the athletes. The competition was held throughout several facilities in Cobb, where athletes competed in powerlifting, bowling, roller skating, floor hockey, gymnastics, basketball, and individual and team basketball skills. Thanks to all the volunteers who worked throughout the weekend to make the games successful. A great time was had by all!

The Mable House Arts Center Offers Spring Break Camp

Looking for something for the kids to do during spring break? The Mable House Arts Center will be offering Spring Break Camp on April 2nd-5th. This camp will give students the experience of four full days of concentrated art. Each day will be filled with different projects of two and three dimensional multimedia. This fabulous camp is $75 with a $10 supply fee to cover costs of materials. Camp will meet Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-3:00pm and is for children ages 6-12 years. Call the Mable House Arts Center at (770) 819-3285 for information and to register.

Now Offering Arty Parties for Birthdays
Our art centers are now offering Arty Parties for Birthdays! The Mable House Arts Center, The Arts Place - Mountain View and The Arts Station - Big Shanty are available for art-inspired birthday parties! Available party days and times are subject to programming and staff availability. Contact us to schedule your party at least 3 weeks prior to your requested date. Parties are available for children ages 4 -12 years old costing $5 to $7 per child, plus a room rental fee of $10 per hour and a refundable deposit of $50. For more information, contact your local arts center.

Exciting Classes Offered at Ward Recreation Center

Ward Recreation Center is offering a full slate of diverse and exciting classes and activities for the spring. Classes include affordable piano lessons for adults and youth, dance classes for all ages, ZUMBA and ZUMBA Gold classes, and Choi Kwang-Do martial arts classes. For the youth basketball player, we offer the Powder Springs Basketball Skills Academy. For more details on all the classes, see our website or call Ward Recreation Center at (770) 528-8885.

Fair Oaks Lobos Inaugural Flag Football Event

Beginning March 20th, Fair Oaks will offer youth flag football which will include practices, games and championship tournament. T-shirts and flags will be provided. The fee will be $75. Register your child in March and receive a discount on your football registration in the fall!!! For information, contact Ramon Sharpe at rsharpe93@msn.com or see the Fair Oaks Lobos website.

Tennis Strategy Drills at Harrison Tennis Center

Harrison Tennis Center is offering Monday night adult doubles strategy drills with teaching professional Jonathan Lockeretz. Drills will include groundstroke and net play drills specific to doubles strategy and movement. The 1½ hour sessions includes stroke production drills and point play. There is a limit of 12 people and is for intermediate to advanced players. The fee is $16 per person per day. The drills are held each Monday night in February, beginning February 6th. Please contact Harrison Tennis Center at (770) 591-3151 to reserve your spot.

Part-time Positions Available - Instructor / Lifeguards
Applications are currently being accepted for 31 lifeguard positions that are available. The positions will be working at one of four indoor aquatic centers: Central Aquatic Center, Mountain View Aquatic Center, West Cobb Aquatic Center and South Cobb Aquatic Center. Applicants must be age 15 or older, must have American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, and must be able to pass water and skills tests. Applications accepted through February 19th. For more information, contact your local Cobb County aquatic center.