Outdoor
Adventure Festival
The
second annual Outdoor Adventure Festival will take place on Saturday,
August 16th. This is a free, family-friendly festival that
will begin at 9:00am and goes on until noon. The festival will be
held at the Cobb County Corps Property (Allatoona Creek Trails located
at 5690 Old Stilesboro Rd. Acworth, GA 30101).
Participants will enjoy outdoor recreation and conservation activities
through a variety of how-to sessions. Expert facilitators will introduce
participants to activities such as: archery, birding, boating safety,
bicycling, trapping, fly fishing, obstacle courses, shooting sports
and hunting safety. Outdoor vendors will also be on hand to show the
latest and greatest outdoor products.
The festival will have bicycle, running and hiking activities. Guided
hikes are planned as well as guided trail runs. Bicycle demos will
be on hand to let you try out the newest bikes on the market. There
will be several bicycle contests for adults and kids, including a
wheelie contest, limbo, bike toss and a slow race. For those outdoors
men, women and kids who like to show off two activities at once, there
will be a bicycle biathlon. The bicycle biathlon will be very similar
to what you would see at the Winter Olympics; of course with a bicycle
instead of cross-country skis.
If you would like to be vendor, exhibitor or facilitator for this
event or would like additional information, contact John Purcell at
john.purcell@cobbcounty.org or (770) 528-8825.
Adult Fall Flag Football Registration
Begins Soon
Registration dates for the upcoming fall adult flag football season
have been set. Returning teams (those that participated in the fall
2013 season) can currently register online through August 4th. 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 Monday, August 4th for returning
teams and Wednesday, August 6th for new teams. In-person
registration will be held at the PARKS' administrative office located
at 1792 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008. Registration
will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm both days. League play will be held
at Nickajack Park and will begin the week of September 8th. For more
information, see the adult flag
football web page or call Derrell Walker at (770) 528-8823.
Natural
Resource Management Offers Fun Programs in August
Outdoor programs offered by the Natural Resource Management unit of
Cobb County PARKS provide children an opportunity to learn about nature
in a fun and hands-on way. Here is a list of the family programs scheduled
for this month:
August
13th: "Farmyard Beat" - Toddlers (ages 2-4 years)
bring a parent, grandparent or your favorite adult and join us for
a fun time learning about “life on a farm during the 1800s”. We’ll
read a story about farm animals, sing a song, take a walk up to the
farm, make butter, look for apples, walnuts, and chestnuts growing
on the trees, see the sweet potatoes growing in the garden, even draw
a bucket of fresh water from the well. This activity will take place
at Hyde Farm located at 721 Hyde Road in Marietta and will meet from
10:00am-11:30am. The fee is $2.00 per person (registration required).
To register, email karen.faucett@cobbcounty.org or call (770) 528-8803.
August 21st: Home School Macro Mayhem at Nickajack
Creek - Join staff from Watershed Stewardship and P.A.R.K.S. Natural
Resources for a creek hike and macro invertebrate/water quality science
lesson. The hike will take place at Nickajack Creek - we will meet
at the Concord Road Silver Comet Parking (140 Concord Road, Smyrna
30080) at 9:30am. The program will go until noon. This program is
for home school students 5th graders – high school. The fee is $2.00
per student and registration is required. For more information or
to register, contact Kaye Wilson (770) 528-8824 or kaye.wilson@cobbcounty.org.
Parents with younger children are encouraged to make other arrangements,
or plan to take the younger children on a hike away from the area
that the older students are doing the creek hike. After the program,
parents are free to allow other children in the creek under their
supervision.
2014
'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 10th 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.
Resurfacing
of Silver Comet Trail; Closures Planned
The
2011 Special Local Option Sales Tax provided funds being used to make
major improvements around Cobb County and its six cities. For example,
Cobb Department of Transportation staff is coordinating a resurfacing
effort for the entire Cobb portion of the Silver Comet Trail, funded
by SPLOST.
Resurfacing
is expected to continue through August 29th. The 12.8 mile trail will
be repaired and resurfaced in four sections. Each two to four mile
long section will be closed to all traffic for approximately three
weeks. Work will include pavement repair, resurfacing, restriping
and shoulder restoration. All closure dates below are subject to change:
- Section
three, Monday, July 14 - Friday, August 1
Between Anderson Farm Road and Old Lost Mountain Road
- Section
four, Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 22
Between Old Lost Mountain Road and the Paulding County line
Resurfacing
activities are only scheduled Mondays through Fridays, and some work
is scheduled at night. The entire trail will be open for use on weekends
and holidays. Each section will be completely finished and opened
before the next section is started and closed. For more information
about the project, visit the DOT
website. For
more information on the 2011 SPLOST and its impact, click here.
Upcoming
Events
|
The Art
Station - Big Shanty |
August
6-29
Gallery
Exhibit |
Art
of the Art Teacher
Reception: Thursday, August 14 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Featuring artwork from Cobb County School District visual art teachers! |
For
more information about upcoming events at
The Art Station - Big Shanty, see their website at artstationcobb.org.
|
The
Art Place - Mountain View |
August
7-29
Gallery
Exhibit |
Complimentary
Painters
Opening reception will be held August 7th from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Ed
Cahill
Munroe d’Antignac
|
August 23
Concert |
Jason
Thomas
Summer Concert Series
Johnny
Cash's music has been heard and enjoyed by many generations of music
lovers from all walks of life. Come hear Jason bring him back to
life! Lawn opens at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. Concerts
are free, tables that
seat 8 may be reserved for $25. |
Mable
House
Arts
Center |
through August
20
Gallery
Exhibit
|
Membership
Show
|
August
13
Family
Event |
Food
Truck Event
begins at
5:00pm
Good food,
arts and crafts, and live music will provide fun for the whole family! |
August 22 |
Canvas
and Cocktails: A Taste of Summer
Bring your own adult beverage and relax as you paint a summer still
life. $35 registration fee, covers instruction and supplies. |
For
more information about upcoming events at The Mable House visit www.mablehouse.org.
|
Mable
House Barnes Amphitheatre |
August
1
Free
Movie |
The
Lego Movie
Free Mooovies
at the Mable
Movie
starts at dusk, gates open at 7:30pm
Rain
or shine
|
August
8
Concert
|
Fabulous
Fridaze – Kasper & 911 Band |
August
9
Concert
|
Spyro
Gyra
Wade
Ford Concert |
August 15
Concert
|
Fabulous
Fridaze - Phillippia |
August
16
Candlelight
Concert |
Copious
Jones
Free
Candlelite Concert
Gates open at 7:00pm, show starts at 8:00pm.
General Admission is free.
VIP Tables are available for purchase (seats 6) for $55. |
August
22
Concert |
Fabulous Fridaze |
August
30
Concert
|
Asa Walker Jazz
Concert
|
Civic Center |
August
1-2 |
Born
Again Blessings Consignment
Friday 9:00am-7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm
http://bornagainblessings.com |
August
9-10 |
North
GA Relic Hunters Civic War Show
Saturday
9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm |
August
16-17 |
Eastman
Gun Show
Saturday
9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm |
August
23 |
Marietta
Derby Darlins Roller Derby
Doors
open at 3:00pm |
Jim
Miller Park |
August
3 |
St.
Thomas Catholic Church
Summer
Fest of the Assumption
7:00am
- 8:00pm
For
information, call (770) 432-8579 |
August
7-9 |
All
4 Kids Consignment Sale
Thursday
- 9:30am – 8:00pm
Friday
- 9:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday
- 9:00am – 1:00pm
For
information, see all4kids.com |
August
16 |
Shrine
Car Show
For
information, call (770) 473-7543 |
August
22-23 |
Cobb
County Classic Rodeo
8:00pm
Adults
$15.00/ Children $12.00/ Under 3 Free
For
information, call (770) 684-7277 |
August
30 |
Celebrate
Freedom Atlanta
Gates
open at 9:30am
For tickets and
information : thefishatlanta.com |
Tennis |
August
2-3 |
Harrison Junior Summer Super Chps
Harrison
Tennis Center
Junior
Entry
deadline: July 25th |
August
8-10 |
Kennworth
NTRP/Open Summer Slam
Kennworth
Tennis Center
Junior
Entry
deadline: August 4th |
August
8-10 |
Fair
Oaks Junior Championships
Fair
Oaks Tennis Center
Junior
Entry
deadline: August 4th |
August
16-17 |
Sweetwater
Back-to-School Blowout
Sweetwater
Tennis Center
Junior
Entry
deadline: August 11th |
August
22-24 |
Sweetwater
Junior Championships
Sweetwater
Tennis Center
Junior
Entry
deadline: August 18th |
Natural
Resources |
August
13 |
Farmyard
Beat
10:00am-11:30am
(ages
2-4)
Hyde
Park Visitor Center
For
information, call (770) 528-8803 |
August
16 |
Outdoor
Adventure Festival
9:00am-12:00pm
Cobb
County Corps Property (Allatoona Creek Trails)
For
information, call (770) 528-8825 |
August
21 |
Home
School Macro Mayhem at Nickajack Creek
9:30am-12:00pm
For
information, call (770) 528-8824 |
Program
Registrations |
Get
PINned - Conveniently register for parks programs
from your home or office with EZ-Reg. A Personal Identification
Number (PIN) and Internet Log-in number are required to register
using EZ-Reg. To get PINned, visit any Cobb County Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Affairs facility during normal operating hours and
complete a Family
Account Registration Form. You must show proof of residency.
Tip: Do not wait
until the day of registration to get your login information, as
many classes fill-up fast. Be sure to get PINned in advance to
take advantage of EZ-Reg online registration. |
Program |
Registration
begins |
Location |
Art Programs |
in
progress |
The
Mable House Arts Center
Fall
Classes
E-Z Reg
Online
www.MableHouse.org
|
in
progress |
The Art
Place - Mountain View
Fall Classes
E-Z Reg
Online
more info |
in
progress |
The Art
Station - Big Shanty
Fall Classes
E-Z Reg
Online
more info |
Aquatics |
Friday, August 8th at 6:00pm |
South
Cobb Aquatic Center
Fall
Classes
EZ-Reg
Online |
Friday,
August 8th at 6:00pm |
Mountain
View Aquatic Center
Fall
Classes
EZ-Reg
Online |
Saturday,
August 9th
at 2:00pm |
Central
Aquatic Center
Fall
Classes
EZ-Reg
Online |
Saturday,
August 9th
at 2:00pm |
West
Cobb Aquatic Center
Fall
Classes
EZ-Reg
Online |
Gymnastics |
in
progress |
Cobb
Gymnastics Center
Fall
Classes
EZ-Reg
Online |
Tennis |
August
5 at 9:00am (residents)
August
6 at 9:00am
(non-residents)
|
All
Cobb
Tennis Centers
Fall
Classes
EZ-Reg
Online |
Recreation
Centers |
in
progress |
All
Cobb
Recreation Centers
Fall
Classes
Register
in person |
Therapeutic
Recreation |
|
Windy
Hill Recreation Center
Fall
Classes and Programs
EZ-Reg
Online
For information,
call (770) 528-2562. |
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, started on January 1,
2012 and will be in effect 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 several major projects that have begun since
May 1st:
-
Wild Horse Seasonal Aquatic Center – construction of new pool including
slides, lazy river, splash features, locker rooms and offices
-
Al
Bishop Park Improvements - demolition and reconstruction of the hub
building, grading of the fields, lighting improvements, new irrigation
system and new field fencing
-
Sandy
Plains Park Improvements – demolition and reconstruction of the octagon
restroom building, lighting improvements, grading of fields, new irrigation
system and new field fencing
-
Fullers
Park Building Replacement – demolition and reconstruction of three
concession/restroom buildings, lighting improvements for fields
-
Shaw Park – demolition and reconstruction of a concession/restroom
building, ADA access improvements, retaining wall replacement, lighting
improvements, grading of fields, new irrigation system and new field
fencing.
-
Hurt
Road Park – demolition and reconstruction of a concession/restroom
building, new maintenance building, lighting improvements, construction
of two new football fields, grading of baseball fields, new irrigation
systems and new field fencing
-
Lions
Park – demolition and reconstruction of lower restroom/concession
building, remodel restrooms in upper concession building, field improvements
including grading, field lighting, irrigation and fencing.
-
Kennworth
Park – demolition and reconstruction of two concession/restroom buildings,
grading of five softball fields, lighting improvements, new irrigation
systems, new fencing.
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.
Bird
'n Butterfly-a-thon at Leone Hall Price Park
The
Big Weekend - Bird 'n Butterfly-a-thon 2014 will take place September
20th-21st at Leone Hall Price Park in Kennesaw. This event, timed for
the peak of fall bird migration, and with the meadow in full bloom, is
one of the best times of year to discover the magic of Price Park!
Join us on a scheduled walk through the park to learn about the sport
of birding and identifying butterflies while getting to know your backyard
wildlife. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase to help
support the Friends of Price Park and its special projects. Win
some great prizes, make a craft, explore and have fun! Visit www.friendsofpricepark.org
or like us on facebook for up-to-date information and schedules.
'Learn
to Play' Tennis Program for Adults
Cobb
Tennis Centers and USTA-Atlanta are teaming up to provide an opportunity
for beginner adults to learn how to play tennis. Sponsored by USTA-Atlanta,
the 'Tennis Apprentice' program provides instruction to teach beginner
adults to play tennis and work towards the goal of competing in beginner
USTA leagues. Students will take 6 weeks of instruction and then be
signed up for USTA leagues. Teams will consist of your fellow program
members and you will compete against other area 'Tennis Apprentice'
program members. Students enrolled in the program will receive a free
tennis racket and free USTA membership! All this for $49 for the six
weeks of instruction. For information, contact your closest Cobb Tennis
Center or see the USTA's
website.
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