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MLK Day of Service
Athenians are invited to honor Dr. King's legacy at the annual Athens-Clarke County Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 15, 2024.
In 1994, Congress made the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday an official day of service. Athens-Clarke County is one of the thousands of cities across the United States that decides to make the holiday "A Day On and Not a Day Off."
This year’s kick-off celebration will take place from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Cedar Shoals High School gymnasium. The first 400 registered volunteers at the kick-off will receive a free t-shirt. Light morning refreshments will be served.
More than 25 different non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies will host volunteer service projects for the Day of Service, including the Acceptance Recovery Center, Athens Community Council on Aging, Books for Keeps, Brooklyn Cemetery, Historic Athens, the Cottage, and more.
Online volunteer registration will close on Friday, January 12. Those interested in participating can find the registration link online at www.accgov.com/mlkday. Limited walk-up registration will be available at the kick-off event.
For more information, please visit www.accgov.com/mlkday or email athensgamlkday@gmail.com.
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"Winter Skies" Planetarium Programat Sandy Creek Nature Center
Join us for the "Winter Skies" planetarium program in the Sky Center. You will journey through the night sky, exploring the great beyond.
This program is for ages five and older. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Pre-registration is required. This program is not scholarship eligible.
This program is planned for Saturday, January 20 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sandy Creek Nature Center. The fee is $5 ACC Residents and $7.50 Non-residents
For more information, please call 706-613-3615.
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Time to Renew!
All Leisure Services Department scholarships expired on December 31 and need to be renewed.
Complete information, including applying for or renewing a scholarship, is available at www.accgov.com/scholarship
Those wishing to use a department scholarship for summer camps, must apply for a scholarship by March 1 to guarantee it is active in time for registration.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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"Family Saturdays" at Lyndon House Arts Center
The Lyndon House Arts Center hosts Family Saturdays: Art Workshops through the spring of 2024.
Family Saturdays: Art Workshops provide the opportunity to explore the practice of artists who are exhibiting their art in the galleries at the Lyndon House Arts Center. Coinciding with a variety of contemporary art exhibitions, these drop-in workshops include projects that are inspired by the current shows and are designed for children and adults to participate in together. Come join the Lyndon House Arts Center for family-oriented art workshops and stay to explore the artwork that inspired the projects!
2024 dates include Saturdays January 27, February 17, March 9 and March 30 from 12:00 – 2:00 pm.
Family Saturdays: Art Workshops are free and available for casual drop in, however, online registration is recommended.
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Winter Online Registration Continues
A diverse selection highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events are planned for adults and children.
Online program registration for Athens-Clarke County residents will open at 9 AM on Saturday, November 4. Non-residents may register online starting Monday, November 6 at noon. Before registering, individuals who have not already done so must establish a free online account at www.accgov.com/myrec. Payment may be rendered using an American Express, debit card, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa, or a MasterCard or Visa gift card.
Registration will continue until programs are at full enrollment or they begin.
New scholarship applicants and individuals with expired scholarships must visit a Leisure Services Department facility office to apply for a scholarship or to renew an expired one at least five business days prior to registering for a program. Scholarships may not be applied for online. Information regarding scholarship program changes, including required documentation, is available at www.accgov.com/scholarship.
Individuals who do not have access to a computer or smart phone may register online using the computer labs at Heard Park at 400 McKinley Dr., Lay Park at 297 Hoyt St., or Rocksprings Park at 291 Henderson Ext. during regular hours of operation.
For more information, call 706- 613-3800.
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Summer Camp Online Registration Dates
The Leisure Services Department summer camp registration will begin Saturday, March 16 at 9:00 a.m. for ACC residents. Non-residents may register starting Monday, March 18 at noon.
For more information, please call 706-613-3800.
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ACCGov Activities and Online RegistrationThe Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, and holiday events for adults and children. All registration takes place online at www.accgov.com/myrec
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ACCGov Leisure Services ScholarshipsThe Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers scholarship to qualifying Athens-Clarke County children. Scholarships allow participants to pay less than the program fee.
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