ACC Leisure Services

Speakers Bureau

ACC Leisure Services Speakers Bureau

Looking for a speaker for your next civic group meeting? Look no further than ACC Leisure Services!

ACC Leisure Services
Learn about the ACC Leisure Services Department, Georgia Recreation and Park Association Agency of the Year for four consecutive years!

Staff will provide an overview of the department, including facilities, programs, rental opportunties, volunteer opportunties, and much more.

Call Cathy Padgett at (706) 613-3625 to schedule a speaker.

Arts Unleashed
ACC Leisure Services staff is available to present a program to your group on Arts Unleashed - a celebration of Athens' vibrant arts community.

This event features more than sixty Athens poets, musicians, actors, dancers, and visual artists who take to the streets (and parks and stores) to bring the arts into neighborhoods throughout the city.

Contact ACC Leisure Services Arts Division Administrator and Arts Unleashed Coordinator Stuart Miller at (706)613-3620, ext. 243 to speak at your next meeting about Arts Unleashed!

Athens Creative Theatre
Life's a Stage! Athens Creative Theatre staff is available to speak to community groups regarding upcoming performances, workshops, and much more. Tours of ACT's Quinn Hall are available, as well.

Please call Terry Powell at (7060 613-3628 for more information.

Bishop Park's Gymnastics Program
Want a program topic you can flip over? Then call Tina Washington with the gymnastics program at Bishop Park. She will discuss the variety of classes avaiable and the many special events offered during the year.

Call Tina Washington at (706) 613-3589 regarding speaking at your organization's next meeting!

Disability or Inclusive Programming Options
ACC Leisure Services strives to offer programming to all members of our community.

Staff is available to discuss programming options that Leisure Services offers specificially for individuals with special needs or ways the department will work to provide needed accommodations for any of our general programming.

Call Leslie Trier at (706) 613-3580

Lyndon House Arts Center
Art for Art's Sake!

Tour the Lyndon House Arts Center, with its galleries and studios, as well as the historic Ware-Lyndon House as part of your next group's meeting.

Learn about Lyndon House art exhibits and classes, too.

Call Claire Benson at (706)613-3623, ext. 244.

Memorial Park
Memorial Park staff is available to attend your next meeting and share information on upcoming park events, as well as tell the unique history of the facility. Memorial Park is home to Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail, Birchmore Trail, a dog park, and the historic administration office building.

Please call John McKinney at (706)613-3580 for more information.

Morton Theatre
Learn all about Athens' Historic Showplace with a tour of this community landmark.

Call (706)613-3770.

North Oconee River Greenway and Riverside Parks
Invite Greenway staff to your next meeting and learn about how Greenspace in Athens has combined the elements of conservation, transportation, recreation and education into trails, paths and parks.

Staff can discuss the Greenway Network Plan and future plans.

Presentations can take place at your facility or along the North Oconee River Greenway.

Call Mel Cocharan at (706) 613-3615 for more information

Rocksprings Park
Recreation Division staff is available to speak regarding the SPLOST-funded renovation of Rocksprings Park off Baxter Street.

Staff will discuss plans and construction schedule for Rocksprings Park.

Please call Myla Neal at (706)613-3580.

Sandy Creek Nature Center
Invite Sandy Creek Nature Center staff to your next meeting and learn about the facility and its programming.

Staff can discuss the upcoming expansion of the ENSAT Building and they might even bring a critter along! Tours can be arranged. too.

Call Randy Smith at (706) 613-3615, ext. 233 for more information.

Sandy Creek Park
Contact Sandy Creek Park when selecting a speaker for your group!

Staff will discuss outdoor recreational activities available at the park, including camping, canoeing, disc golf, hiking, kayaking, sailing, volunteering, and more.

Call Carly Robinson at Sandy Creek Park at (706)613-3631.

Senior Adults Programming
Learn about the many ACC Leisure Services programs offered for senior adults including day trips, holiday events, and much more.

Contact Leslie Trier at (706) 613-3580 for more information.