Recreation

Chattahoochee Challenge 10K Road Race

liz.flowers — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:40:33 -0700

Dancing With Alpharetta's 'Rhythm n’ Shoes'

liz.flowers — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:07:16 -0700

Entering into their 8th year with the City of Alpharetta Recreation & Parks Department, the Rhythm n’ Shoes Dance Program, run by Peri Sanders and held at the Alpharetta Community Center, offers children a variety of dance forms to suit any taste and ability.

Recital and non-recital classes run the duration of the school-year, beginning in August and concluding with an annual recital. Non-recital class sessions run 10 - 13 weeks.

Alpharetta Rec Dept. to Host Developmental Lacrosse Program

liz.flowers — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:43:00 -0700

The City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department will host its first Instructional Fall Lacrosse Program to be held at North Park.

Boys 9-11 years of age will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:45 p.m. and boys 12-15 will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at the same time. Scrimmages will be held on Sundays.

Brian Beach, South Forsyth High School’s Boys lacrosse coach, will serve as instructor for the 10-week program.

Instruction runs from Sept. 29 to Dec. 13. Sessions will not meet Oct. 16-19, Nov 3-7 and Nov. 26-30.

Chattachoochee Nature Center Announces New Fall Adult Programming

liz.flowers — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:26:05 -0700

The start of school means autumn is just around the corner and fall is the perfect time to get outdoors, and appreciate the beauty of nature.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center has more than two miles of woodland and river boardwalk trails, each with its own unique sights and sounds. There are resting spots on the trails that allow hikers to take a breath and enjoy the seclusion.

Play Ball!

lydia.senn — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:26:42 -0700

Johns Creek is breaking out the bats, balls and gloves for the new Fall Co-Ed Adult Softball League.

Registration for the team runs Aug. 4 - 15 and is limited to the first eight teams. There is a registration fee of $450 per team.

A four game a night schedule will take place on Tuesday nights from 6 p.m - 9 p.m. The games are one hour each. The season will begin at Ocee Park on Sept. 7 and run through Nov. 4. The season includes seven regular season games and a single-elimination tournament. Teams must provide their own jerseys and game balls.

Alpharetta Offers Free Youth Basketball Clinic

lydia.senn — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:10:17 -0700

The City of Alpharetta and the Atlanta Hawks are offering a free basketball clinic for boys and girls ages seven to 14 years. The clinic will be held at the Alpharetta Community Center on Wednesday, July 9 from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required, and a minimum of 50 participants must be registered in order for the event to be held.

To register or for more information, please contact William Weathers of the Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department by calling (678) 297-6173 or via email to wweathers@alpharetta.ga.us.

Kangaroos Hop through Georgia Foothills

lydia.senn — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:36:16 -0700

Originally published March, 14, 2008.

Mobs of kangaroos are sunning themselves on a cool day. Others are lying under great oaks and eucalyptus trees, pensive, doing what kangaroos do. And then a pack hops by, faster than a jackrabbit.

Glancing across the landscape of these foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, one would expect to hear a Foster’s lager pop open or someone mutter “g’day mate.” One has to do a double-take to make sure they haven’t traveled half a world away to the Land Down Under.

Pops Tennis Set to Begin

lydia.senn — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:07:04 -0700

It's time for the Special Pops Special Olympics tennis academy to begin! This year's program begins Saturday, March 29 through May 17, 2:30p.m. to 4p.m. at Wesleyan School. Anyone eight years or older is invited to play, and all levels of players are welcome. The purpose is to have fun, make friends and meet volunteers, and prepare for the 2008 Special Olympics Summer Games competition, May 30- June 1, the weekend.

Johns Creek Makes Advancements in Parks and Rec

liz.flowers — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:50:46 -0700

Newtown Recreation, a non-profit athletic association of the City of Johns Creek, announces the start of youth and adult tennis programs at Newtown Park, offered exclusively through a partnership with the Tennis Academy of the South.

The programs will be offered in two sessions, one starting February 26 (6 weeks), the second beginning April 14 (8 weeks). The categories are:

Youth
· Baseline Beginners – ages 4-5
· Up & Comers – ages 6-8
· Hot Shots – ages 9-11
· Heavy Hitters – ages 12-18

Adult
· Men’s Drill Clinic

Golf Courses Respond to Drought

liz.flowers — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:20:39 -0700

Our area’s Level Four watering ban is causing some headaches for area golf courses, but the ones we surveyed seem to have things well in hand at this point.

Rules of Drought Response Level Four prohibit golf courses from all outdoor watering, with the exception of irrigation of greens. They may water fairways and tees using only reclaimed wastewater.

Golf Course Superintendents are already experts on water conservation. Mark Hoban at Rivermont Country Club says that the club monitors its water