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October 2012

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 13th Annual Fall Festival of Fun on Wednesday, October 31st 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 inflatable rides). Come wearing your Halloween costume and be sure to bring a bag to carry all of your candy!

Cheer Fest '12 at Cobb Civic Center

New Date - November 4th

Cobb will host the 5th Annual Cobb Cheer Fest at the Cobb Civic Center. This competition will be held on Sunday, November 4th. 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. Registration deadline is October 15th. For more information, please contact Wendy Collins or call (770) 528-8885.

Native Plants for Kids
Want to learn more about the native plants all around you? Heritage Park will be the location of a special kids' activity on Saturday, October 13th from 10:00am-12:00pm, hosted by Georgia Native Plant Society. Participants will be introduced to native plants and invasive exotics. There will be an emphasis on hands-on activities. The program is for children ages 5-14 and is free of charge. Parents should plan to remain with their children during the program. Contact kandcghosh@gmail.com by October 5th to enroll (space is limited).

Cobb Player Receives Award for Sportsmanship

Braeden Swilley of East Marietta National Little League, received his award as 2012 Little League 'Good Sport of the Year' at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Braeden plays at East Marietta National Little League at Sewell Park and was recognized for his "spirited and dedicated commitment to the ideals and goals of the Little League program". Dr. Jane Gilmore, Chairman of The Board Of Directors of Little League International, presented the award to Braeden. While in Williamsport, Braeden threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Panama vs. Mexico game.

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

The Cobb Tennis League is a league where you compete against other players of similar ability.  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. 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 22nd. 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 15th.  For more information and registration brochure, see the Cobb Tennis League web site.

2012 'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest

As you are out enjoying Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs parks and activities, be sure to bring your camera and capture the fun and memories of your sports activities, the beauty of nature and wildlife in the parks, and anything else that shows why you enjoy your day at the park. The 8th Annual "Fun in the Park' Photo Contest will be accepting entries through November 2nd. Enter up to 10 of your best shots for fun and awards! Open to all photographers. Digital and print photos accepted. See rules and download entry form below at the photo contest web page.

Cobb Solid Waste and Keep Cobb Beautiful Join With Cobb Parks

Effective October 1st, Cobb Solid Waste and Keep Cobb Beautiful departments have joined forces with Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and will now fall under the umbrella of the parks department. The Solid Waste Department, managed by Jonathan Jenkins, provides leadership and support in overseeing the contracted daily operations of environmentally sound solid waste and recycling facilities, provides waste reduction programs in accordance with local, state and federal regulations, promotes stewardship of our communities through litter prevention, beautification, recycling and environmental education. Keep Cobb Beautiful falls under Solid Waste, and focuses on recycling and educational programs. Keep Cobb Beautiful and the park's Natural Resources unit will work together to provide quality educational programming for Cobb residents. For more information, see the Solid Waste website and Keep Cobb Beautiful website.

SPLOST Projects Update
On March 15, 2011, a referendum on a four-year SPLOST (Special Local Option Sales Tax) was approved by voters. This program will be in effect from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. From this SPLOST, Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs will be utilizing $82,023,000 for revitalization, facility renovations and upgrades to parks and facilities. Planning, coordinating and scheduling projects are in their early stages, but you will now be able to see some of the work in progress or soon to begin. Here is a list of current projects:

These are just a few of the numerous projects that you will see in the next few years updating and revitalizing our parks' system. For a complete listing of projects and updates, see the Splost 2011 web page on the Cobb County website.

Winter season adult basketball in just around the corner and registration is currently in progress for teams returning from last winter's season. Returning teams can register online or by mail. In-person registration for new teams and returning teams will be held on Tuesday, October 16th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Registration will be held at the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Administrative office located at 1792 County Services Parkway, in Marietta. For more information and to download a registration packet, see the adult basketball web page.

New Program - Adult Volleyball League
A new league is forming - Adult co-ed volleyball is coming to Ron Anderson Recreation Center. Interested teams or individuals can call Jeff Abrams at (770) 528-8892 for additional information. Registration is Tuesday, October 16th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Administrative office located at 1792 County Services Parkway, in Marietta. To download a registration packet, see the adult volleyball web page.

Gift Box Holiday Market Applications Accepted

This is a call for all artists and crafters! Our annual Gift Box Holiday Artist Gift Market is back this year and bigger than ever! For only $20 you can sell your artwork to shoppers seeking out one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season. We are now accepting applications for this event, and the deadline is November 13th. Our Gift Box preview party for friends and family will be Friday, November 30th from 6:00pm-8:00pm, and the market will run from December 3rd-15th.

Exciting Classes Offered at Ward Recreation Center for Fall

Ward Recreation Center is offering exciting class this fall. Registration is in progress for Zumba, Hip Hop Dance, Choi Kwang-Do, Piano Lessons for youth and adult, puppy training classes, and traditional Shaolin Kung Fu classes. For more information on Ward programs, please contact Wendy Collins or call (770) 528-8885.

Youth Basketball Registration at Fair Oaks
It's that time of year again - registration has begun online for Fair Oaks Youth Basketball League. Please visit our website for registration infomation. Right now there is an early bird special for $99 dollars (through Ocotber 17th). For more information you may visit the website or call (770) 810-5239.

South Cobb Arts Alliance to Host Summer Concert Series
The free Summer Candlelite Concert series will be held at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. Shows include Men in Blues, October 6th. All concerts begin at 8:00pm and gates open at 7:00pm. Lawn seating is free, but tables in front of the stage are available for $50. Season tables for all five concerts are available for $225. For more information, visit southcobbarts.org.