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December 2014

Jingles and Jammies Bring your family to this fun annual holiday event to be held Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10:00am at the Ward Recreation Center. Enjoy brunch, make a gingerbread house, sing Christmas carols, and watch a fun play. This year's production is of "Frosty the Snowman". Fee is $10 per person, pre-registration is required. To register, call (770) 528-8885 or register online. This is an event that will be enjoyed by the entire family. Don't forget to wear your pajamas!!! 2014 Empty Bowl Brunch This year's Empty Bowl Brunch will be held on Dec. 14 from 11:00am-1:30pm. The Empty Bowl Brunch is where pottery teachers, staff, and students have donated their time and talents to make bowls that will be sold for charity. This is by far our favorite day of the holiday season! Get your ticket to purchase a beautiful hand-made bowl and have your fill of home-made soups or chili! All funds go to local charities helping to make everyone's season bright! Our Empty Bowl Brunch has raised over $20,000 for local charities since our first brunch in 2002. Volunteers are needed to make bowls, donate soup, chili or bread, sell tickets, assist patrons in selecting bowls or serve food and beverages. To volunteer, call (770) 509-2700. Tickets can be purchased at The Art Place - Mountain View (checks made out to Mountain View Arts Alliance). For more information visit www.theartplace.us. Photo Contest Winners Announced The 'Fun in the Park' Photo Contest is over for 2014 and once again we had a great response! Over 80 photos were submitted in 3 categories - General category, Nature and Wildlife, and Sports and Action. With so many great photos submitted, the panel of 7 judges had a difficult time selecting the winning photographs. Once the scores were tabulated, the following photographers were selected as the 2014 winners:  view winning photos here General Category 1st Place David Robinson 2nd Place Jennifer Peters 3rd Place Dina Lettre Honorable Mention Kevin Bradley Honorable Mention Traci Lavelle Nature and Wildlife 1st Place Katie Bryant 2nd Place Craig Ehler 3rd Place Kevin Hill Honorable Mention Kevin Hill Sports and Action 1st Place Dina Lettre 2nd Place Dina Lettre 3rd Place Kevin Bradley Honorable Mention Trish Albert Honorable Mention Rick Harwell The winning photos can be found here along with links to all the entries. The panel of judges were photographers from Cobb PARKS and the Cobb Photographic Society. Thanks to all the judges for making the selections from numerous outstanding images, and thanks to all the photographers for their participation! Now it is time to start taking pictures for the 2015 contest! Upcoming Events The Art Station - Big Shanty through Dec. 13 Holiday Shop The Gift Box The Gift Box is a fun and unique holiday market, featuring local artists, and their original arts and crafts pieces that will be for sale during this holiday season. Monday - Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm Friday  10:00am-5:00pm Saturday  10:00am-2:00pm   Dec. 2-11 Workshop Handmade Holiday Bells Course #69664 Adult workshop. Make some hanging bells for the holidays! All levels welcome including beginners and experienced potters. Beginners will construct their bells using handbuilding techniques and the more advanced potter can have the option to use the wheel. Everyone will explore various decorating options such as stamping, slip trailing, carving, and glazing. Class meets twice a week for 2 weeks. You must register for this workshop. Please call (770) 514-5930 to secure your spot. Fees: $70.00 (R) / $95.00 (NR) Supply Fee:  $10.00 (fee covers clay, glazes & studio supplies) Time:  Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00pm-9:00pm Instructor: Holly Lacour Dec. 5 Workshop Winter Wonderland Kid's Art a la Carte Workshops! (ages 2 & up) Get snowed in with this fun winter-themed workshop! Please call to register: (770) 514-5930 Fees: $5.00 (R) Course #68343: Friday Dec. 5 from 3:30pm-5:00pm  Dec. 12 Workshop Santa's Studio Kid's Art a la Carte Workshops! (ages 2 & up) Ho! Ho! Ho! In this Christmas themed workshop kids will create a fun and festive craft just in time for Santa! Please call to register: (770) 514-5930 Fees: $5.00 (R) Instructor: TAS staff Course #68344: Friday Dec. 12 from 3:30pm-5:00pm For more information about upcoming events at The Art Station - Big Shanty, see their website at artstationcobb.org. The Art Place - Mountain View through Dec. 14 Holiday Shop Artist AtticCome shop for great holiday gifts, decorations or functional year-round items. All artwork is handmade by staff, instructors or students. Some sales will go to benefit the Mountain View Arts Alliance for art programming, equipment needs and scholarship needs at The Art Place. Dec. 6Theater Performance 'Frosty the Snowman' St. Nick's Café 8:30am or 10:30am breakfast & 12:30pm lunch holiday shows, "Frosty the Snowman". See www.theartplace.us  for reservations and information. See Santa and leave with a clay handmade ornament for the kids! Dec. 13 Holiday Event Holiday Character CafeAges 4-10 years You will eat a simple breakfast or lunch, then take pictures with their favorite Wizard of Oz characters! After the meal, the kids head on down the yellow brick road for a holiday art make & take project. Visit www.theartplace.us for tickets and information. Dec. 14 Holiday Event Empty Bowl BrunchFor a $15 ticket you get to pick out a beautiful handmade bowl made by staff, instructors and students from The Art Place. Then go across the hall and have soup or chili. All proceeds go to local charities. 11:00am-1:30pm. Tickets on sale TAP and online, www.theartplace.us. Mable House Arts Center Dec. 5-14 Show and Sale 30th Annual Christmas House Arts and Crafts Show Select from a huge variety of holiday items from over 65 artists! Monday-Saturday from 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday from 2:00pm-6:00pm Dec. 5-13Holiday Event Mable's Tea Room A holiday tradition, bring your friends and family for homemade sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts! Mable's Tea Room is open daily from 11:00am-2:00pm (except Sunday). Call for reservations of 4 or more. For reservations, call (770) 819-3285. Tours of the Historic Mable House available between 11am-2pm. Dec. 6 Holiday Event Candy Cane HuntFree event! 10:00am-12:00pm Dec. 7 Holiday Event Mommy and Me Tea PartyEnjoy tea served by your favorite princesses! Reservations required. Call (770) 819-3285 for reservations. Tables of 4 are $45. For more information about upcoming events at The Mable House visit www.mablehouse.org. Civic Center   Dec. 6-7 Eastman Gun ShowSaturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm Dec. 19 Feed My Lambs Happy Birthday Jesus 6:00pm-9:00pm Jim Miller Park Dec. 13 Cobb Christmas Distribution Dec. 27-28 Eastman Gun Show Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Public hours at all shows are Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm. Admission is $10.00 per day (children under 12 free). Keep Cobb Beautiful Dec. 26 - January 3 Bring One for the ChipperChristmas tree recycling at select park locations: Lost Mountain Park, Noonday Creek Park, Sewell Park and Fullers Park. For information, contact Keep Cobb Beautiful at (770) 528-1135. Natural Resources Dec. 5 Toddler Time "Raindrops and Snowflakes"Friday 10:00am-11:30am and 12:00pm-1:30pm Wright Environmental Education Center 2661 Johnson Ferry  Road, Marietta, 30062 Toddlers (2-5 years old) come join us, rain or shine, for storytime (don't forget to bring an adult along!) We'll read a weather story, dress several bears so they can play in the rain and snow, sing songs, make a craft and go on a nature hike. Registration required. Cost: $2.00 per child Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (770) 528-8803 to register or for information. Recreation Centers Dec. 13 Jingles and Jammies 10:00am-12:00pm Ward Recreation Center Enjoy brunch, make a gingerbread house, sing Christmas carols, and watch a fun play. Fee is $10 per person, pre-registration is required. To register, call (770) 528-8885 or register online. This is an event that will be enjoyed by the entire family. Don't forget to wear your pajamas!!! East Cobb Park Dec. 7 2014 Holiday Lights Celebration FREE & Open to Everyone! This special evening features the Mt. Bethel Christian Academy and Simpson Middle School choirs, live music by Loose Shoes band, special guest appearances by Santa Claus and Rudolph, and the lighting of the live 40-foot East Cobb Park tree.  Join us and share in the holiday spirit by giving back to our community. The proceeds from this event will go towards refurbishing and enhancing the park, as well as offering you and your neighbors a classic holiday celebration. Program Registrations Get PINned - Conveniently register for PARKS' programs from your home or office with EZ-Reg.  A Personal Identification Number (PIN) and Internet Log-in number are required to register using EZ-Reg. To get PINned, visit any Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs facility during normal operating hours and complete a Family Account Registration Form. You must show proof of residency.  Tip: Do not wait until the day of registration to get your login information, as many classes fill up quickly.  Be sure to get PINned in advance to take advantage of EZ-Reg online registration. Program Registration begins Location Art Programs in progress The Mable House Arts Center Winter Classes E-Z Reg Online www.MableHouse.org in progress The Art Place - Mountain View Winter and Spring Classes E-Z Reg Online more info in progress The Art Station - Big Shanty Winter Classes E-Z Reg Online more info Aquatics in progress South Cobb Aquatic Center Winter Classes EZ-Reg Online in progress Central Aquatic Center Winter Classes EZ-Reg Online in progress Mountain View Aquatic Center Winter Classes EZ-Reg Online in progress West Cobb Aquatic Center Winter Classes EZ-Reg Online Gymnastics Saturday, Dec. 13 3:00pm Ages 2–5 and all boys' classes  4:00pm All girls' and cheerleading classes Ages 6 and older Cobb Gymnastics Center Winter Classes EZ-Reg Online Tennis Tuesday, Dec. 2nd at 9:00am (Cobb residents) Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 9:00am (non-residents) All Cobb Tennis Centers Winter Classes EZ-Reg Online Recreation Centers in progress All Cobb Recreation Centers Winter Classes Register in person Therapeutic Recreation in progress Windy Hill Recreation Center Winter Classes and Programs EZ-Reg Online For information, call (770) 528-2562. Adult Athletics Dec. 1-2 Flag Football more info Other News and Notes 'Mommy and Me' Tea at The Mable House Come and have tea with your favorite princess! The 'Mommy and Me' Tea Party will be held Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Mable House Arts Center. Space is limited so call (770) 819-3285 and make your reservations early. Tables are available that seat 4 ($40), 6 ($60), or 8 ($80). You are sure to have a delectable time! Tennis Tournament Supports Safepath Lost Mountain Community Tennis Association recently held its annual Halloween Fright Festival Tennis tournament to benefit the SafePath Children's Advocacy Center. The event was held at Lost Mountain Tennis Center and a players' party was held at Brookstone Country Club. At the players' party, a raffle and silent auction were held. Between the tournament and events, close to $9,000 was raised for SafePath located here in Cobb County. All this was made possible with the community support of the event, including sponsors: Moms on Call, Mark and Julie Emmanual with Atlanta Real Estate Communities and Pureza for Life. For info on the Lost Mountain Community Tennis Association, please visit lmcta.usta.com or Lost Mountain Community Tennis Association on Facebook. To learn more about the Safepath Children's Advocacy Center, visit their website at Safepath.org.

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•      Design is moving forward on the Civic Center and The CM@Risk submitted schematic budget pricing based on the preliminary design for the improvements at the facility. The designer is currently moving forward with the design development phase and the next meeting with the CM@Risk and the designer to review design development pricing is scheduled for November 10.

•      Construction of improvements at Fair Oaks Park bid September 11 and a recommendation of award will be submitted to the BOC for consideration at the October 14 meeting.  The project will include replacement of two buildings and renovations to the football and soccer fields.

•      The construction of Kennworth Park Improvements is continuing to move forward. Interior work is starting on both new concession/restroom buildings, irrigation is underway on all fields (1 through 5) and fencing is underway at fields 1 and 2.  The tennis center is nearing completion.

•      The construction of the new restroom pod at the upper hub and the football concession/restroom building at Lost Mountain Park bid September 11 and a recommendation will be submitted to the BOC for consideration at the October 14 meeting. The project will include the replacement of the concession/restroom at the football field and the addition of a restroom pod with six restrooms at the upper softball hub.  The temporary conversion of field #9 from baseball to softball is complete; the field is in use.  Paving at the park was in the current DOT resurfacing contract and is complete.

•      Construction of the new concession/restroom building at Oregon Park is underway.  The rehabilitation of field #2 is nearing completion.  Sod has been installed and the fencing work will start soon.  Demolition of the interior at the old Swingtime building is underway and planning of improvements to the facility is moving forward.

•      Construction is moving forward on the two restroom/concession buildings at Fullers Park .  Building #3 (football) slab has been poured and block work is underway.  Interior plumbing, electrical and the metal roof installation is underway at building #2; upon completion of Building #2, Building #1 will be demolished and reconstructed. 

•      The NTP for Construction has been issued for the reconstruction of the Hyde Farm Historical Buildings.  The disassembly and reconstruction of the North Chicken House and Goat House is complete.   The disassembly of the South Chicken House and the Brood House is complete

•      The RFP to select the designer for the new district office at Noonday Creek Park bid September 11 and proposals have been reviewed and scored by the selection committee.  A recommendation will be submitted to the BOC for consideration of award at the October 14 meeting.

•      The construction at Sandy Plains Park is underway.  The building footings and slab have been poured and masonry work is well underway, dugout slabs have been poured and fencing installed at fields 1 and 3.  Irrigation work on the fields is complete.  The new irrigation main will be ran into the park when the remainder of the construction is complete.

•      The improvements at Shaw Park are under construction.  Irrigation at fields 1-4 and the new irrigation main is complete.  Fencing at fields 1 and 2 is underway. Construction of the new concession/restroom building is moving forward.  The new retaining wall near field #4 is complete. New concrete dugout pads at fields 1, 2 & 3 are underway.

•      Construction of improvements at Hurt Road Park is continuing.  Lighting and fencing on field 1 is underway.  Laser grading on field 3 is underway, and earth is being moved from the slope outside of field 2 to create the two new football fields. Sports field lighting improvements have also been approved by the BOC, and work has started. 

•      Construction for the Mable House Arts Center office addition is continuing. Two offices are being added to the front of the building and are scheduled to be complete prior to the Christmas season. 

•      The assessment and design of subsurface and building infrastructure improvements at Jim Miller Park is complete.  Utility infrastructure and paving improvements will bid October 23.  The construction associated with improvements at the dam was approved at the BOC meeting September 23, contracts are underway. The construction of the midway restroom building bid October 9.  Roof repair on Building B is scheduled for mid-October.  A contract to replace the air conditioning system in building B will be considered for award by the BOC at the October 14 meeting.

•      Construction is underway for the new pool and bathhouse at Wild Horse Creek Park . The slab has been poured and block work is underway at the bathhouse. Pool exaction is complete and pool piping is nearing completion.  The pool is scheduled to be poured the week of October 13.

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