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Around Oconee: Winter sports ready

The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for its winter sports Oct. 5.

Programs available include youth basketball league, intramural teen basketball, adult basketball league, home-school physical education, and wrestling, lacrosse, tennis and yoga classes.

People can register online at www.oconeecounty.com or visit the offices at Oconee Veterans Park or Herman C. Michael Park on Hog Mountain Road.

Strolling with Pat

Patricia Priest, an organizer of the "Saturday Stroll" series in Watkinsville hosted by the Oconee Democrats, will lead the hourlong stroll this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. in front of the Oconee County Courthouse.

Priest, an independent producer and writer for public radio, will lead a "sound walk" stroll in which participants focus on the aural environment. "Though it sounds odd, it's actually fun and interesting, and it feels a bit conspiratorial, too, as we'll silently take in the hubbub at places such as the Farmers Market and elsewhere," she said.

Priest has a doctorate from the University of Georgia Henry W. Grady College of Journalism, where she received a "best dissertation" honor in 1992. Her work has appeared on Georgia Public Radio, on national programs such as "Living on Earth," and in The Washington Post.

Tickets cost $5 per person, and proceeds will be donated to the relief fund of the Oconee-based Disabled American Veterans group.

OYP holds auditions for musical 'Grease'

Oconee Youth Playhouse will hold auditions for its next production - the musical "Grease" - starting today. Auditions are open to first-graders through college students.

Individual auditions for lead and featured roles will be held for 8th graders and up from today through Sunday. Auditioners should call for an appointment time and come prepared to sing a Broadway-style song of their choosing.

Group auditions for ensemble roles are open to first-graders and older and will be held Oct. 7. No advance preparation is needed. First- through third-graders should come from 4 to 4:45 p.m., and fourth-graders and older should come from 5 to 6 p.m. Auditions for experienced dancers in sixth grade and older will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

All auditions will be at the school, 1050 Jamestown Blvd. in Watkinsville. To sign up, call (706) 769-2677 or stop by the studio Monday-Friday, 3:30-6 p.m.

"Grease" will be presented Jan. 8-10 and 15-17 at the Oconee County Civic Center.

Gainesville State to host event Saturday

The Gainesville State College admissions office will host an open house at the Oconee campus from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

The event includes opportunities for prospective students and family members to participate in tours and visit with faculty, staff and current students. There also will be sessions with admission and financial aid representatives, and information about academic majors. Light refreshments will be provided by the GSC Foundation.

For more information or to register for the open house event, visit www.gsc.edu.

Boot camp donates to cancer center

WoW! Boot Camp, an Athens-based outdoor fitness company, will donate a portion of its October and November proceeds to the "In Their Shoes Walk" that benefits the Loran Smith Center for Cancer at Athens Regional Medical Center.

Although classes began Monday, WoW! is accepting late applications. Classes are being offered at 11 locations, including in Oconee County. Schedules and registration are available at www.wowbootcamp.net.

Participants of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to join. Women and men meet separately.

Annual farm-city tour set for late October

The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce's annual Farm/City Tour has been scheduled for Oct. 29 and will include a tour of the University of Georgia farms followed by lunch at the Oconee Civic Center.

Oconee middle school agriculture students will have an essay contest on careers in agriculture. The top three students from each grade at each middle school and their parents will be invited on the tour.

Weather changes day of Walton charity ride

Recent storms resulted in the sevent


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	Home - Snowboarding - Ice Skating - Ice Hockey - Skiing - Site Map Winter Sports Apparel \| Wisconsin Dells Hotels \| Lake Tahoe Hotels \| Denver Hotels Around Oconee: Winter sports ready The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department will open registration for its winter sports Oct. 5. Programs available include youth basketball league, intramural teen basketball, adult basketball league, home-school physical education, and wrestling, lacrosse, tennis and yoga classes. People can register online at www.oconeecounty.com or visit the offices at Oconee Veterans Park or Herman C. Michael Park on Hog Mountain Road. Strolling with Pat Patricia Priest, an organizer of the "Saturday Stroll" series in Watkinsville hosted by the Oconee Democrats, will lead the hourlong stroll this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. in front of the Oconee County Courthouse. Priest, an independent producer and writer for public radio, will lead a "sound walk" stroll in which participants focus on the aural environment. "Though it sounds odd, it's actually fun and interesting, and it feels a bit conspiratorial, too, as we'll silently take in the hubbub at places such as the Farmers Market and elsewhere," she said. Priest has a doctorate from the University of Georgia Henry W. Grady College of Journalism, where she received a "best dissertation" honor in 1992. Her work has appeared on Georgia Public Radio, on national programs such as "Living on Earth," and in The Washington Post. Tickets cost $5 per person, and proceeds will be donated to the relief fund of the Oconee-based Disabled American Veterans group. OYP holds auditions for musical 'Grease' Oconee Youth Playhouse will hold auditions for its next production - the musical "Grease" - starting today. Auditions are open to first-graders through college students. Individual auditions for lead and featured roles will be held for 8th graders and up from today through Sunday. Auditioners should call for an appointment time and come prepared to sing a Broadway-style song of their choosing. Group auditions for ensemble roles are open to first-graders and older and will be held Oct. 7. No advance preparation is needed. First- through third-graders should come from 4 to 4:45 p.m., and fourth-graders and older should come from 5 to 6 p.m. Auditions for experienced dancers in sixth grade and older will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All auditions will be at the school, 1050 Jamestown Blvd. in Watkinsville. To sign up, call (706) 769-2677 or stop by the studio Monday-Friday, 3:30-6 p.m. "Grease" will be presented Jan. 8-10 and 15-17 at the Oconee County Civic Center. Gainesville State to host event Saturday The Gainesville State College admissions office will host an open house at the Oconee campus from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The event includes opportunities for prospective students and family members to participate in tours and visit with faculty, staff and current students. There also will be sessions with admission and financial aid representatives, and information about academic majors. Light refreshments will be provided by the GSC Foundation. For more information or to register for the open house event, visit www.gsc.edu. Boot camp donates to cancer center WoW! Boot Camp, an Athens-based outdoor fitness company, will donate a portion of its October and November proceeds to the "In Their Shoes Walk" that benefits the Loran Smith Center for Cancer at Athens Regional Medical Center. Although classes began Monday, WoW! is accepting late applications. Classes are being offered at 11 locations, including in Oconee County. Schedules and registration are available at www.wowbootcamp.net. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to join. Women and men meet separately. Annual farm-city tour set for late October The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce's annual Farm/City Tour has been scheduled for Oct. 29 and will include a tour of the University of Georgia farms followed by lunch at the Oconee Civic Center. Oconee middle school agriculture students will have an essay contest on careers in agriculture. The top three students from each grade at each middle school and their parents will be invited on the tour. Weather changes day of Walton charity ride Recent storms resulted in the sevent Continue reading the rest of "Around Oconee: Winter sports ready" by Athens Banner-Herald © 2009 http://onlineathens.com - Athens Banner-Herald - All rights reserved. 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