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66th
Annual Yaarab Shrine Circus & Carnival
CLOWNS, HORSES, TIGERS, ELEPHANTS,
AND A BOXING KANGAROO
Opening
April 25th, the Yaarab Shrine Circus will take over the fairgrounds
at Jim Miller Park . The Yaarab
Shrine Circus and Carnival goes through May 4th. Back again
this year are unbelievable ride specials including the “SNEAK-A-PEEK-RIDE-A-THON”
on Thursday, April 24th. The carnival will open a day early
and charge just $10.00 for unlimited rides that day and that
day only! Also, $15.00 unlimited rides Monday, April 28th
- Thursday, May 1st. Other special days include: Monday,
April 28th is Dollar Day – Circus admission $1.00, Many food
items $1.00; and Tuesday, April 29h – all active armed forces
and public service personnel admitted FREE to the circus (with
proper I.D.). On Thursday, April 24th there will be a gigantic
flea market packed with furniture, toys, household items,
clothes and much, much more.
The circus opens the 10-day event at 7:30pm on April 25th.
Performance times are Monday-Friday at 7:30pm; Saturdays 11:00am,
1:00pm, 4:30pm and 7:30pm and Sundays at 1:00pm, 4:30pm and
7:30pm. Gates to the carnival open at 5:00pm Monday-Friday;
Saturdays at 10:00am; Sundays at noon, with a special “SNEAK-A-PEEK-RIDE-A-THON”
on Thursday, April 24th. General admission to Jim R. Miller
Park is free; circus tickets are available at the gate - $10
for adults; $5 per child. Parking is $3 per car. For more
information, call (770) 425-2331 or 1 (800) 360-5818.
Harrison
Tennis Center Receives Grant From USTA
The
United States Tennis Association announced that Harrison
Tennis Center has been awarded a public facility grant
that will go toward funding new QuickStart mini tennis courts.
The grant, in the amount of $25,000, is part of the 2007 USTA
Public Facility Funding Grant program. Along with the grant,
USTA engineers will assist in the design and the layout for
the new courts.
In
addition to the grant from the USTA to build the new courts,
an additional $25,000 in funding will also come from the Atlanta
Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA), USTA-Georgia, the Georgia
Tennis Foundation, A Tennis Association for Kids (ATAK), the
Atlanta Youth Tennis Foundation and Superior Court Supplies.
The Harrison Area Community Tennis Association, headed by
president Jenny Christoffersen, was instrumental in organizing
this fund-raising effort.
The USTA
QuickStart program provides a means to teach tennis to young
children on small size tennis courts. The equipment
includes small tennis rackets and foam type balls that slow
the game down and allows for children to have quicker success
in playing points and games. This program and courts
will also be utilized for children and adults with physical
and mental challenges.
Harrison
Tennis Center is Cobb County's largest public tennis center
and one of the busiest tennis facilities in Georgia. Harrison
Tennis Center has more junior and adult teams than any tennis
center in the area and is the home to several tennis academies
that focus on player development. Harrison also plays host
to numerous tournaments, including national championships
and state championships. This grant will allow Cobb to continue
to be a leader in growing the game of tennis by introducing
new tennis players who will use the resources the county has
to offer .
Grassroots
Arts Program Grants Available
Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department
serves as the local re-granting agency for the governor's
Grassroots Arts Program. During the 2007-2008 season, state
funds of approximately $24,943 will be available to Cobb County
organizations to present art programs between February and
June. Grants may not exceed $2,000 per organization and applicants
must provide a 50 percent cash match. The deadline for receiving
applications is Feb. 28.
"This
is an exciting opportunity to present programs of interest
to our community, to support local artists and to activate
an exciting partnership of state government and local communities,"
said Elizabeth H. Weaver, Cultural Affairs division director
and GAP coordinator for Cobb County.
The
Grassroots Arts Program was developed in 1993 to help community
groups provide cultural and educational opportunities wanted
and needed at the local level. Cobb County nonprofit agencies
that do not receive operating support or partner institution
awards fromthe Georgia Council are eligible for these funds.
Among
the many projects eligible for funding are visual art exhibits,
concerts, theatrical and dance performances, readings, film
programs, storytelling, folk art projects, art festivals,
technical assistance programs and art programming. Grants
will be awarded to Cobb County groups with tax-exempt status
or with a tax-exempt co-applicant. All funded projects must
be accessible to the general public and demonstrate outreach
to undeserved populations. School programs may not be considered
for this program; however, other opportunities exist through
the Georgia Council for the Arts.
For
an application or additional information, contact Elizabeth
Weaver at (770) 528-8454, elizabeth.weaver@cobbcounty.org
or Patti Craft at (770) 528-8450, pcraft@cobbcounty.org
.
2008
Tournament Schedules Available
The Al Bishop Softball Complex and Cobb Tennis Centers have
posted their tournament calendars for 2008. You can view the
softball tournament schedule
here and view the tennis
tournament schedule here . Tournaments are offered for
all age and skill levels. For specific information, contact
the tournament facility directly.
Parks
Bond Info
Information
and a list of preferred properties with a location map is
now online
