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2014 'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest

As you are out enjoying Cobb County 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 through November 3rd. 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.

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 15th Annual Fall Festival of Fun on Friday, October 31st at Jim Miller Park. 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!

The Ultimate Cheer Fest 2014

Cobb County PARKS and Cheertyme will host the 6th Annual Ultimate Cheer Fest at the Cobb Civic Center. This competition will be held on Sunday, November 2nd. The Ultimate Cheer Fest is an opportunity for cheerleaders, ages 5 and up, to compete in cheer and dance. Each team will have 2 minutes and 30 seconds to perform their routine. Every participant will receive a T-shirt and medal as part of their registration fee. Team trophies will be awarded to the top teams. Our top two teams that are awarded the "Grand Champion" title will receive jackets and banners. Spectators are encouraged to support their favorite teams as spirit and sportsmanship awards will be given. The entry deadline for teams to compete is October 15th. For more information, please contact Wendy Collins or call (770) 528-8885 or email Wendy.Collins@cobbcounty.org.

Boxerstock 2014

Atlanta Boxer Rescue and presenting sponsors Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic and Unleashed by Petco, are hosting the 7th Annual Boxerstock Music Festival. Boxerstock 2014 will once again be held at Jim Miller Park on Sunday, October 19th. Your ticket grants you access to an entire day of music and family fun from 12:00pm-6:00pm. All proceeds will benefit Atlanta Boxer Rescue.

Boxerstock offers you an entire day of live music from top local performers and nationally known artists, including 2014 American Idol star, Jessica Meuse! Musicians from a variety of genres are on the bill, so there is something for everyone. Comedienne Shelly Ryan will emcee and keep the audience entertained between acts. You will enjoy our vendor booths, food trucks, a silent auction, and pet portraits by Alex Neely (including a vist by Santa!).

This year our Kid's Village is packed with fun things to do! There will be a kids' stage with kid-friendly entertainment, including some of Atlanta's top up-and-coming young artists! Kids will also enjoy inflatables, water walkers (human hamster balls!), face painting, kid's art contest, Scooby Doo and K-9 Kids.

Four-legged family members are welcome too! Well-behaved dogs of all breeds are welcome on-leash or for some friendly play in our off-leash dog park. There will be mini-dog parks provided by C&C Fence Company, "Ask The Vet" Q & A booth staffed by the veterinarians at Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic, "Ask The Pros" training Q & A booth, staffed by the trainers at K-9 Coach, canine agility and obedience demonstrations, canine disc dogs and frisbee demos! There will also be a dog costume contest with prizes for most humorous, most creative and scariest dog. Rescue Row is where there will be many adoptable dogs and cats! Microchipping will be available for $25 per dog (please bring proof of ownership and vaccination records).

More information about Boxerstock including tickets to the event, sponsorship opportunities, musician lineup, vendor applications, directions, T-shirts, and a full schedule can be found at wwwboxerstock.org. To learn more about Atlanta Boxer Rescue, visit www.atlantaboxerrescue.org.

SPLOST Projects Update

On March 15, 2011, a referendum on a four-year SPLOST (Special Purpose 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:

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.

Lost Mountain Tennis Center to Host Charity Tournament
Lost Mountain Tennis Community Tennis Association will host the 2014 Halloween Fright Festival Charity Tennis Tournament October 24th-26th. The tournament will be held at Lost Mountain Tennis Center. The events include adult doubles and mixed doubles, youth singles and parent-child doubles events. All proceeds of the tournament will benefit SafePath Children's Advocacy Center. Visit lmcta.usta.com for information and to register.

Come join the fun with tennis, players' party at Brookstone CC, raffle and silent auction!

The entry deadline is October 18th. Contact Traci Thomas for more information, to volunteer or be a sponsor, at (770) 528-8525.

Tickets now on sale for Shrek the Musical! Show Dates are November 7th and 8th at 7:00pm and November 9th at 5:00pm. Tickets are $8 per person ages 13 and up. Children 12 and under are free. Call us at (770) 819-3285 to purchase tickets or stop by the Mable House Arts Center or Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Box Office.

We are now taking reservations for the 'Mommy & Me' Tea for December 7th. Come and enjoy tea with your favorite princesses! There are two seating times available; 1:00pm or 2:30pm. Cost is $45 for a table of 4, $65 for a table of 6, and $85 for a table of 8. Space is limited. Payment is due at time of reservation. Reserve your space today by calling the Mable House Arts Center at (770) 819-3285.