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August 2014

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

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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

August 20th at 10:00am

Windy Hill Recreation Center

Fall Classes and Programs

EZ-Reg Online

For information, call (770) 528-2562.



Other News and Notes

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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