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May 2013

 

71th Annual Yaarab Shrine Circus & Carnival

Opening May 3rd, the Yaarab Shrine Circus will take over the fairgrounds at Jim Miller Park. The world's largest Shrine Circus & Midway Carnival will pull into town this spring. Circus goers can enjoy circus acts from around the world including: high-flying trapeze acts, aerials and acrobats, show horses, elephants, bears, daredevil acts, thrilling carnival rides and, of course, world-famous Shriner clowns and more as the 71st celebration of The World’s Largest Shrine Circus kicks off on Friday, May 3rd – Sunday, May 12th, 2013.


The Yaarab Shrine Circus and Carnival lasts for 10 days and goes through May 12th. Back again this year are unbelievable ride specials. On Thursday, May 2nd, the carnival will open a day early and charge just $15.00 for unlimited rides that day and that day only! Also, there will be $25.00 unlimited rides Monday - Sunday.  Circus lovers can save this year with Walgreen’s Advance Discount program. Advance discount tickets for the Shrine Circus and Midway Carnival ride packages, with advance savings up to 50% off, are available to purchase at all metro-Atlanta Walgreens stores.

The circus opens at 11:00am on Friday, May 3rd. Performance times are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00am and 7:00pm; Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00pm; Saturdays 11:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm and 7:00pm and Sundays at 1:00pm, 4:00pm and 7:00pm. Gates to the carnival open at 5:00pm Monday-Friday; Saturdays at 10:00am; Sundays at 12:00pm. Gate admission to the Shrine Circus and Midway Carnival and  circus tickets are available at the gate - $10 for adults; $6 per child. Parking is $5. For more information on the 71st anniversary celebration of The World’s Largest Shrine Circus and Midway Carnival, please see the Shrine Circus web site.

Outstanding Volunteers Recognized

At a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, Jerry Thomas and Malcolm Maye were honored for their service and commitment to their youth softball programs. Jerry Thomas (left) received the 'Jack Demarest Lifetime Achievement Award' for 22 years of faithful service to the Powder Springs Girl's Softball Association. Malcolm Maye (right) of Milford Girl's Softball was chosen as the 2012 Volunteer of the Year as he has served as president and league coordinator for 16 years.

We are very proud to have over 20,000 volunteers supporting department programs each year! Congratulations to both award recipients!

 

National Tennis Tournament to be Held at Harrison Tennis Center

Cobb County will once again play host to the USTA National Open for boys and girls ages 16 and under.  The event will be held at Harrison Tennis Center from May 11th-13th.  This event attracts many of the top players from around the country. Past participants include several players who are currently playing on the professional tour, including rising star, Melanie Oudin. The draw will comprise of 32 boys and 32 girls who are nationally ranked. The competition will begin on Saturday morning with the singles events. Doubles will begin late Saturday afternoon. The tournament will continue through Monday, May 13th, when many of the finals are held. If you want to see some of our nation’s best young players, come out to Harrison Tennis Center during this event. Admission is free. You can also keep up with the tournament draw on the tournament web site.   Many of Cobb's best players will be competing - come out and support some of our country's tennis best!!!!

Summer Camp Expo at the Cobb Civic Center

Cobb Parks will be hosting the 2013 Camp Expo on May 2nd at the Cobb Civic Center. The Summer Camp Expo is your one-stop shop for summer camp programs for your children! There you will find information about day camps, art camps, church camps, overnight camps, performing art programs, tennis camps and much more. The admission is free. The expo will be held from 11:00am-7:00pm.

Cobb Parks offers summer camps meeting the needs of almost any interest.  Camps are offered in arts and performance, recreation programs, tennis, golf, and therapeutics for special-needs individuals. Registration for many programs is coming up in the next few weeks.  Below are various programs offered this summer:

Art Camps
The Art Station - Big Shanty    
The Mable House Arts Center    
The Art Place - Mountain View    

Hyde and Seek: ARTventure Camp

(camp held at Hyde Farm - register

online or any art center).

   
Art Performance Camps
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre    

Recreation Center Day Camps
Recreation Day Camp programs include sports, games, arts and crafts, trips to the pool and gymnastic center, outdoor programming and many more fun-filled activities. We encourage positive play, creativity, friendships and fitness while creating fun summertime memories.

Ron Anderson Recreation Center    
Fullers Recreation Center    
Fair Oaks Recreation Center    
Ward Recreation Center    
Tennis Camps
All Cobb Tennis Centers    
Golf Camps
Cobblestone Golf Course    
Legacy Links    
Camp Horizon (Special Needs)
Returning Campers    
New Campers    
Nature Camps

Nature Day Camps - All about being outdoors

(Hyde Farm and Stout Farm)

   

For more information, see the summer camp page on the park's web site.  Many camps fill up fast, so don't be left out this summer.  Online registration is available for many camp programs.  If you do not have a PIN number and log-in ID, be sure to do so prior to the registration start date.  Contact the facility of interest for information on how to acquire your PIN and Log-in ID.

 

Outdoor Pools Opening This Month

The outdoor pools are currently being cleaned and spruced up to open May 25th. Cobb has two outdoor pools: Powder Springs pool and Sewell Park pool. Powder Springs Pool is located at 3899 Brownsville Road in Powder Springs. Sewell Pool, located at 2055 Lower Roswell Road in Marietta. Pool hours are 1:00pm–5:00pm, Tuesday–Sunday. The pools will be open for Memorial Day, Monday May 27th. For more information regarding the pools, see our website.

 

East Marietta Baseball Pays Tribute to Richard “Coach” Hilton

On April 20th, the East Marietta Baseball Association honored longtime coach and board member, Richard Hilton, at their family day festivities at Sewell Park. Coach Hilton was a coach for 47 years at the park and passed away last December. With approval of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, the organization named fields 5A and 5B as the Richard “Coach” Hilton fields in recognition of his dedication and commitment to helping kids learn and love baseball. During his tenure, he captured 15 district, 4 state, 1 regional championships, and coached the 1st Georgia Little League team to win a World Series Championship (1983). He coached over 1,800 children and he was not only remembered for his success on the field, but more importantly the values that he brought to every child who played for him. He stressed to all his players to learn the fundamentals of the game, respect the competition, make new and lasting friendships, and to “do your best” in support of the principles of Little League Baseball. Over the years, many of his players returned to Sewell Park with their children in hopes that Coach Hilton would teach them the values they learned under his leadership. No one has made a bigger impact to youth baseball in the East Marietta community or Cobb County as Coach Hilton. He will be truly missed!

Upcoming Events
The Art Station - Big Shanty

May 2-23

Gallery Exhibit

Kennesaw Mountain High School Exhibit

Drop in and check out artwork from Kennesaw Mountain High School art program in our gallery space this month. The gallery will be open regular business hours of 10:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday, and Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm.

May 2

Workshop

Kennesaw Library Children's Activity

The Art Station will be at the Kennesaw Library from 3:30pm-5:00pm doing free Mother's Day cardmaking. Kennesaw Library is located at 2250 Lewis Street in Kennesaw, 30144. For more information on this program, please call Kennesaw Library at (770) 528-2529.

May 9-23

Class

Digital Photography Class
This month, David Batley is back with his class on digital photography using a digital SLR camera. Students will learn about what lenses are best for various types of photography, creative lighting techniques, and the best ways to save, print and archive their images. Students should bring their digital camera and instruction manual to class.

May 10 & 11

Workshop

Mums for Mum
Order up a specialty art workshop a la carte! Once you have pre-registered, you are welcome to come anytime within your class period - projects will take about 30 minutes. This workshop is Mother's Day related.

May 16

Workshop

PMC Workshop
Certified PMC instructor, Megan Austin, will be offering her exciting jewelry-making workshop. Come learn to create unique pieces of jewelry out of a special type of clay. This is a one-day workshop which runs from 10:00am-2:00pm.

For more information about upcoming events at The Art Station - Big Shanty, see their website at artstationcobb.org.

The Art Place - Mountain View

May 3-30

Gallery Exhibit

College Juried Exhibit

Students from colleges and universities all over Georgia will display their artwork in our College Juried Exhibition. The opening reception is on Friday, May 3rd from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Award winners will be announced the night of the reception.

May 19 & 20

Auditions

Auditions

for Cabaret Summer Stock production of “Legally Blonde”

May 19th: 1:00pm-4:00pm

May 20th: 6:30pm-9:30pm. See link for details.

May 19th

Concert

Company 2013

MVAA Presents “Company 2013” at their first Summer Stars Concert Series for the Summer, 7:30pm! See link for tables and details.

Mable House

Arts Center

through May 28

Gallery Exhibit

The World of Art Exhibition

This remarkable juried exhibit showcases a plethora of pieces from watercolor to glass. The Opening Reception is April 27th from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Call (770) 819-3285 for gallery hours.

May 5

Special Event

Mad Hatter Tea Party

‘Don’t be late for a very important date…’ The Mable House Arts Center is hosting a 'Mad Hatter Tea Party'. There will be two seating times: 12:30pm and 2:00pm. Tables that seat 4 are $40 and tables that seat 8 are $80. Get all dressed up and wear your favorite, crazy hat! Call (770) 819-3285 to reserve a table.

May 18

Concert

Milkshake Mayfield

Come and enjoy the FREE Candlelite Concert series at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, metro-Atlanta’s only mid-size, outdoor concert venue with covered, reserved seats. Bring a picnic and come early for the best seating. Food is also available at the concession stand. The gates open at 7:00pm and the show begins at 8:00pm. Tables are available for $50.00 (seats 6). Tables for all 5 shows are $225.00 (sorry, no refunds once a table is purchased). Call the Mable House Arts Center at (770) 819-3285 to reserve a table.

For more information about upcoming events at The Mable House visit www.mablehouse.org.
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre May 5

Johnny Rivers

3:00pm

To purchase tickets or for more information, call (770) 528-8490.

Civic Center May 2

Camp Expo

11:00am-7:00pm

May 10-12

Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm
Free
www.gamineral.org
GA Gem & Mineral Society

May 22

Senior Services Information Fair
Cobb County Senior Services
10:00am-2:00pm
For information, call (770) 528-1445

Jim Miller Park

May 3-12

Yaarab Shrine Circus & Carnival

For information, call (770) 425-2331

May 17

American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Friday 5:00pm till Saturday 9:00am
For information, call (770) 429-0089

Tennis       May 3-5

Premier Tennis Academy Jr Chps #2

Kennworth Tennis Center

Junior

Entry deadline: April 29th

May 11-12

Terrell Mill Junior Satellite

Terrell Mill Tennis Center

Junior

Entry deadline: May 6th

May 11-13

USTA National BG16 Open Chps.

Harrison Tennis Center

Junior

Entry deadline: April 18th

May 17-19

Harrison Junior 'GA State Qualifying' Warm-up Championship

Harrison Tennis Center

Junior

Entry deadline: May 13th

May 24-27

Chattahoochee River Singles Chps.

Terrell Mill Tennis Center

Adult

Entry deadline: May 20th

Gymnastics May 3-5

USA Gymnastics Special Olympic National Gymnastics Championships

Program Registrations

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Program

Registration begins

Location

Art Programs

Summer camp registration is in progress.

Fall class registration begins May 7th at 9:30am.

The Mable House Arts Center

Summer camps

Fall Classes

E-Z Reg Online

www.MableHouse.org

Summer camp registration is in progress.

Fall class registration begins May 8th at 9:30am.

The Art Place - Mountain View

Summer camps

Fall classes

E-Z Reg Online

more info

in progress

The Art Station - Big Shanty

Summer camps

E-Z Reg Online

more info

Aquatics

in progress

South Cobb Aquatic Center

Summer Classes

EZ-Reg Online

in progress

Central Aquatic Center

Summer Classes

EZ-Reg Online

in progress

Mountain View Aquatic Center

Summer Classes

EZ-Reg Online

in progress

West Cobb Aquatic Center

Summer Classes

EZ-Reg Online

Gymnastics

May 11th at:
3:00pm
(for a
ll boys' classes, all cheer gym classes, and all girls' levels 3,4,5,6)
4:00pm
(All girls' levels 1 and 2)
5:00pm
(all tumble tots, tumble kids, and all gym kids' classes)

Cobb Gymnastics Center
Summer Classes

EZ-Reg Online

Tennis

May 1st at 9:00am

(Cobb residents)

May 2nd at 9:00am

(non-residents)

All Cobb Tennis Centers
Summer Classes and Camps

EZ-Reg Online

Recreation Centers

in progress

All Cobb Recreation Centers

Summer Classes and Camps

EZ-Reg Online

Therapeutic Recreation
in progress

 

Thompson Community Center

Summer Classes and Programs

EZ-Reg Online

For information, call (770) 819-3215.



Other News and Notes

Horseshoe League Starting Soon at Larry Bell Park
The Cobb Area Horseshoe League will begin its 31st year of play on May 2nd and meets every Thursday at 5:30pm, continuing through September. The league plays at Larry Bell Park, located at 592 Fairground Street in Marietta (courts are on Glover St. near Fairground). All skill levels are welcome and it is free to participate. Registration is not required - just show up on Thursdays! For information regarding the horseshoe league, contact Dennis Hajek at (770) 992-8422 or dennyhajek@yahoo.com.

Events at the Mable House

‘Don’t be late for a very important date…’ The Mable House Arts Center is hosting a 'Mad Hatter' Tea Party on May 5th. There will be two seating times: 12:30pm and 2:00pm. Tables that seat 4 are $40 and tables that seat 8 are $80. Get all dressed up and wear your favorite hat! Call (770) 819-3285 to reserve a table.

The Mable House Arts Center has fun and exciting weekend workshops for both children and adults. Some include Figure Drawing & Painting, Clay African Drum and Spring Fling Owl & Flower Bowl for kids. To register or for more information, call (770) 819-3285.

A Variety of Art Camps Offered This Summer
Cobb's art centers are gearing-up for a fun and exciting summer of art camps. Here is what you will find this summer at our art facilities:

The Art Place - This year’s camp theme is ARTifacts: Can You Dig it? Have you ever wondered how ancient civilizations are discovered, studied and revered for their artistic contributions to the world? “ARTifacts: Can You Dig It” art camp will take young artists through time to discover the role that art has played in the landscape, crafted tools, creatures and culture of early civilizations. Unearth and celebrate early societies through the interesting items they left behind while using unique art mediums, techniques and ARTifacts to create finished masterpieces. Art campers projects will largely be inspired by ancient art, pyramids, geoglyphs and labyrinths, tombs, ancient artifacts and early dwellings to name a few. Have fun creating 2D and 3D works of art that cover painting, printmaking, collage, drawing and more! In addition, theatre games, skills and a specially written play will be performed by older campers.

Students can only register for one of the elementary camps and must be 4 years old by March 11th, 2013 (new policy for summer 2013). Also new this summer is the 'Dig a Little Deeper' camps for ages 9-12 (one week per child only). Summer camp registration is currently in progress. All of our camp offerings are available at www.theartplace.us and you can register in-person or register online through our website.

Mable House Arts Center - Give your child an Asian Art experience without leaving the country. We will tour a variety of destinations including China, India and Indonesia. Students will receive instruction in multiple artworks during this art emersion camp. Each week offers a different curriculum. Stay for just the morning or combine afternoon classes for an extended day. Afternoon camps include clay, performing arts, drumming and much more! Summer camp registration is currently in progress.  Call the Mable House Arts Center at (770) 819-3285 to register or register online or in-person.

The Art Station-Big Shanty - 'Art Across America' is the theme for our summer art camps. Strap on your seat belt and enjoy the ride on this fun-filled cross-country road trip! Each day we'll "visit" a different art musuem and campers will create their own art based on that facility's collections. We offer camp options for ages 18 months through 18 years of age. Summer camp registration is currently in progress. Don’t wait, register early as camps are expected to fill quickly!

Jennie T. Anderson Theatre - Performance Camps

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.

Prompt Camp is a musical theatre 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.

2013 '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 9th Annual "Fun in the Park' Photo Contest will be accepting entries throughout the summer. 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 .

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