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April 2007                                                                                                                                                 Volume 1, No. 1

IN THE NEWS

RECREATION COBB eNEWS

Welcome!!!   This is the first of issue of 'Recreation Cobb eNews' - your monthly informational newsletter of the Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. We will provide you information on your parks system, programs and events, and news you need to know. If you find this information useful, please forward to your family and friends. They can sign-up for the newsletter by following the subscribe link here. If you would prefer not to receive this monthly newsletter, simply unsubscribe below.   

AQUATICS PROGRAM RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD

The Cobb County's Aquatics Unit received the highest award given by National Recreation and Parks Association Aquatics Branch at the National Aquatics Conference on March 2, 2007. The NRPA 'Excellence in Aquatics' award is awarded once a year to the agency that exhibits the best of the best in providing aquatic facilities, programs and service to their communities.

The Aquatics Unit serves over 500,000 Cobb County residents annually, through four indoor aquatic centers and two outdoor pools. The unit has 17 full time staff and over 100 part time lifeguards which provides services including: swim lessons for all ages; swim teams leagues; aquatic exercise; special needs programs; military and Boy Scout training; lifeguard and swim instructor training; and general recreational swimming.

Cobb County has 4 indoor aquatic centers, including the fully renovated Central Aquatic Center. The Board of County Commissioners funded these projects which totaled over 13 million dollars. The Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department strives to provide Cobb County citizens with the best in facilities and service.

BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN EAST COBB PARK AND FULLERS PARK

Come join us in dedicating The Norris Wilson Tritt Bridge that has connected Fullers Park to East Cobb Park. This will be a fun family day - bring your family and enjoy an eventful time in the park!

Saturday, April 14th , 2007 9:00am - 12:00pm

10:00am - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

11:00am - Scavenger Hunt

There will be inflatables, hot dogs, BBQ, a scavenger hunt with prizes, T-shirts, face painting, caricatures, a balloon artist and more!!!  Public Safety will be present with their police cars, and fire engines, drug dogs, the fire safety house, and police robot.  For the activities, there will be a nominal fee. For more information please contact Fullers Recreation Center at (770) 509-2737.

MABLE HOUSE BARNES AMPHITHEATRE ANNOUNCES SEASON LINEUP
Cobb County officials and the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre announced its 2007 Summer Concert Series line-up at a press luncheon held recently. The upcoming season, which begins May 4, offers a mix of entertainment by well-known performers in country, rock, R&B, jazz and comedy. The 2007 Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series is as follows:

• Friday, May 4 - An evening with Old Crown Medicine Show
• Saturday, May 19 - The Manhattan Transfer
• Saturday, June 2 - Bruce Bruce
• Friday, June 8 - The Little River Band
• Saturday, June 16 - Kevin Eubanks
• Friday, June 22 - Grand Funk Railroad
• Friday, June 29 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
• Friday, July 6 - Ricky Skaggs
• Friday, July 20 - Loverboy
• Friday, July 27 - Three Mo' Tenors w. Cobb Symphony Orchestra
• Saturday, Aug. 4 - The Oak Ridge Boys
• Saturday, Aug. 11 - Clay Walker
• Saturday, Aug. 18 - Jane Monheit and John Pizzarelli
• Saturday, Aug. 25 - Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo
• Season finale TBA

All performances start at 8:00pm. Ticket prices range from $15 to $45. Voted 2005 'Best of' by Atlanta Magazine, this multi-use venue offers dining table seating, oversized seats and a picnic-friendly lawn in addition to onsite catering. It is located at 5239 Floyd Road in Mableton. Season tickets go on sale Friday, March 23 at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre box office. The box office is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00am to 5:00pm. For group sales, please call (770) 819-7765. Individual show tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets beginning Monday, April 2 and at the amphitheatre box office. To purchase tickets via Ticketmaster, please call (404) 249-6400 or visit the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre web site.

COBB TEENS CAN ENJOY A "NIGHT OUT"

All teenagers between the ages of 13-19 are invited to come out and enjoy a fun time socializing and interacting at 'Teens Night Out' at the South Cobb Recreation Center.  Many fun activities will be offered, including movies, video games, cards, basketball, volleyball, billiards, air hockey, foosball, table tennis and swimming.  The Teen Night Out schedule is as follows:

• April 5   (Thursday from 6:00pm-9:00pm)
• April 12 (Thursday from 6:00pm-9:00pm)
• April 20 (Friday from 6:00pm-10:00pm)
• April 27 (Friday from 6:00pm-10:00pm)
• May 3  (Thursday from 6:00pm-9:00pm)
• May 11 (Friday from 6:00pm-10:00pm)
• May 18 (Friday from 6:00pm-10:00pm)
• May 25 (Friday from 6:00pm-10:00pm)
• May 31 (Thursday from 6:00pm-9:00pm)
  

The event is free.  For more information, contact the center at (770) 819-3240

EZ-Reg - Online Registration is Here!!!
Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs now offers online registration for many of our programs. To take advantage of the EZ-Reg online registration, you will need a PIN number and a Log-in ID.  If you have registered for a program during this year, you probably have already been assigned a Pin number and Log-in ID.  If you have not registered for a program, you can acquire your PIN number and Log-in ID by going to any recreation facility and register your family.  For more information call (770) 528-8800 or email us at ezreg@cobbcounty.org   Click the box to the left to view EZ-Reg.

Gymnastics Program Moved to Fullers Recreation Center

As renovations continue at the Cobb Gymnastics Center, the Cobb's gymnastics program has moved from Life University to Fullers Recreation Center.  All classes and programs are currently being held at Fullers.

Cobb Team Brings Home State Championship!!!

Congratulations to the Powder Springs Soldiers on winning the GRPA (Georgia Recreation and Parks Association) 2007 Boys Basketball State Championship!!! The Team traveled to Savannah March 2-3 to represent Cobb County and brought back the first place trophy in the 17 & Under Division. Congratulations to all of the players, coaches and supporters that made this possible.

Staff Notes

Recreation Services Division Administrative Specialist Pat Vermeer retires from Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs effective March 30.  She leaves the department after 19 years of dedicated service. 

South Cobb Aquatic Center facility manager Tracy McDonald has taken another position at the Health Place beginning in April. Tracy has worked in the Aquatics Unit since 2000 and was instrumental in opening up the center in 2005. She established the programs and community awareness and involvement at the new center. Kristian Humphries, Recreation Programmer will be acting coordinator until the position is filled.