By MICHAEL BOYLAN
mboylan@TheCitizenNews.com

The Fayette County Recreation Department has recently announced registration dates for its fall programs.

The programs are aimed at offering residents of all ages creative, physical and educational outlets.

There are several programs for toddlers starting in September, intended to develop motor skills, sensory skills, social skills and creativity. The Ooey Gooey Art Train is aimed at children 2-3 years old and is offered every Thursday in September from 9-10 a.m. Fee is $25.

Awesome Art Attack is aimed at children 4-6 and is offered 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays in September. The class will have a central theme each week and will involve a variety of arts and crafts activities. The fee for this class is also $25.
There will also be a monthly class called Tuesday Tots, which will explore new areas with stories, puppets, magic, creative dramatics and light snacks. Fee is $7.50 per child and the first meeting will be Sept. 12. Children 2-3 meet 9-10 a.m., while children 4-6 meet 10-11 a.m.

There will also be a Huck Finn Fishing Day for children 3-5. Worms and a limited number of fishing poles will be provided, along with a hot dog lunch. The fishing will take place at Shamrock Park Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee is $5 per child and parents are required to attend with their children.

For older children, the Fayette County Recreation Department offers baton classes, tree climbing classes and archery classes.

Baton will be taught at the Kiwanis Center and is for twirlers of all levels. Call Sandra Gillian at 770-487-6994.

Tree climbing classes will be offered at Brooks Park Sundays, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10, from 2-5 p.m., for children 7 and up. Cost is $10 and children can register on the day of the climb.

Archery will be offered Thursdays 7-9 p.m. at the Kiwanis Center. Call David Aven at 770-460-0513.

Fayette County students will have a student holiday Oct. 20, and the Fayette County Recreation Department will offer Recreation Recess. Children will create their own scarecrows, create puppets, make seasonal decorations and listen to tales from the American frontier from a cowboy.

The day begins at 8 a.m. and lasts until 3 p.m. and is open to children 7-11. The class will be offered at the Kiwanis Center at a cost of $35 and a sack lunch. Registration deadline is Oct. 13.

There will also be some programs aimed at teenagers. The Teen Committee will make decisions on upcoming programs and activities. There is no cost and the group will meet Oct. 19, Nov. 21 and Dec. 27 from 5-6 p.m. at the Kiwanis Recreation Center.

The Essence of You is a class aimed at girls 13-17 and will provide girls an opportunity to try out the latest beauty tips. The Essence of You will be at the Kiwanis Center Oct. 7 from 10-11:30 a.m. at a cost of $7.50.

Adults won’t be left out of the fun. There will be a field trip to Social Circle to visit the Blue Willow Inn for lunch Sept. 20. The trip will last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and registration begins Sept. 5.

A Stir Crazy Competition will be at the Kiwanis Center Sept. 15. The competition involves teams receiving ingredients but no instructions and having to create an appetizer, an entree and dessert. The competition lasts 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will cost $10.

Several classes also will be offered for adults. AARP 55 Alive is a way for motorists 50 and over to have their insurance lowered. The class will be offered Wednesdays Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Another class entitled Empowered Parents will help parents detect warning signs of teenage drug use, gang activity or sexual involvement. The class will be Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 7:15-9:15 p.m. at a cost of $5.

A rummage sale for recreation will be at The Kiwanis Center Saturday, Oct. 21. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be a way for area residents to sell off their unwanted material possessions without any of the hassle of having yard sales. The Recreation Department will advertise for you, provide your space at the event and arrange for a local charity to pick up any items that you have left. The cost of a 16x16 space is $15.

Last, but not certainly not least, will be an event for residents 18 and up, based on the hit television series “Survivor.” It will feature a variety of contests guaranteed to present participants with a challenge. The cost of the all-day event is $25 and includes a t-shirt. Survivor will be Oct. 28 at McCurry park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There are more programs and clubs available. The Fayette County Recreation Department also is always on the lookout for new classes and clubs to form. If you would like to form a new club or teach a class, phone the Fayette County Recreation Department at 770-461-9714.

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