| June 2008 |
| June 27- 29 |
Aflac Outdoor Games ~ Witness
the Lumberjack “Super Bowl,” the STIHL
Timbersports Series live in Columbus. ESPN cameras
will capture it all at the South Commons Softball
Complex. Also see boom runners, DockDogs and
AgilityDogs. Tickets: good for all venues, $10 adults,
$5 children and $25 for family pass for four. Info: www.Aflacoutdoorgames.com |
| June 28 |
Independence Day Celebration ~ an
Army celebration with a full day of entertainment,
fun, food and fireworks at York Field. Fun
for the entire family and all ages. No need to worry about the gates. Info: Sheri Coreano 706-545-2787 |
| June 28 |
Vince Vance & the Valiants ~ fun-filled, interactive family concert at the Phenix City Amphitheater. Cost: Adults $10, kids 12 & under free. Info: Phenix City Parks and Rec. 334-291-4711 |
| July 2008 |
| July 1 |
If You Give a Pig a Party ~ Visit the library to see scenes performed by the Springer Opera House. They will also read the book If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Numeroff, and invite children to play some games with them. For children up to 11 years and their parents at the Columbus Public Library at 4 p.m.
Info: 706-243-2679 or
www.thecolumbuslibrary.org |
| July 2 |
Atlanta Puppet Theater ~ Join the Columbus Public Library for a puppet show featuring Peter Hart. For children of all ages at 3 p.m.
Info: 706-243-2679 or www.thecolumbuslibrary.org |
July 4
|
Thunder on the Hooch ~ Enjoy food, rides
and arts & crafts along the Columbus and Phenix
City Riverwalks, noon-9 p.m. Live entertainment followed
by fireworks at the Phenix City Amphitheater
from 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free. Info: Rebecca Harris at Phenix City Parks & Rec. 334-291-4711 |
| July 5-26 |
Market Days on Broadway ~ Locally-grown, farm-fresh, naturally-raised seasonal produce, fresh baked goods, fresh cut flowers, plants, handcrafted items and art all in the the newly-revitalized Uptown Colum-bus. On Broadway between 10th and 11th Street, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Info: 706-596-0111 |
| July 7 |
Multi Sports ~ flag football, dodgeball, kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, basketball and more. The coach will decide what games will be played, but you will definitely play them all at least once. Ages 8-11 will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Cost: $79.
Info: 706-568-2023 or www.conted.colstate.edu |
| July 7 |
Child Pottery Class ~ “Garden Sun Sculpture,” a one-day class for ages 7-14 at Psalmond Road Pottery 3-4:30 p.m. Cost: $4:50.
Info: 706-565-6883 |
July 7
|
Magician Arthur A. ~ Visit the North Columbus Branch Library for an afternoon of magic for children of all ages at 1 p.m.
Info: 706-748-2855 or www.thecolumbuslibrary.org |
| July 7-28 |
Astronomy Nights ~ Join Dr. Shawn Cruzen and the staff of the Coca-Cola Space Science Center for awe inspiring evenings of star gazing and planet viewing Mondays, 9 p.m. at Callaway Gardens. Cost: Free.
Info: 706-649-1470 or info@ccssc.org |
July 9 |
“Beaten Path”
~ Visit the Columbus Museum and take a musical journey with Dave Holland as he combines his love for drums and storytelling to bring you an energetic program about Native Americans.10-10:45 a.m. and 11:15a.m. - noon.
Info: 706-748-2562 or www.columbusmuseum .com |
| July 9-30 |
Clay Babies Pottery Class ~ “Garden Pottery,” a basic pottery class for ages 5 & 6 at Psalmond Road Pottery. Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.Cost: $11.
Info: 706-565-6883 |
July 10-
Aug 1 |
Tennis 123 Beginner Clinic ~ For juniors ages 4 - 18. Players will learn the fundamentals of tennis and prepare to become active in other junior programs. At Cooper Creek Tennis Center Thurs.-Fri. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Cost: $50.
Info: Deby Caldwell 706-317-4136 or deby@corta.org |
| July 17 |
Pottery for Boys Only ~ One-day class for boys to explore the art of pottery, 3 - 4:30 p.m. at Britt David Cultural Arts Studio. Ages: 7-14. Cost: $4:50. Info: 706-653-4196 |
| July 17 |
The Travel Katz ~ The Kansas National Guard Band performs 70s favorites at the Phenix City Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free.
Info: Phenix City Parks & Rec. 334-291-4719 |
| July 17 |
Puppet Show ~ Visit the Columbus Public Library for an interactive and entertaining puppet show revolving around our Aflac Vacation Reading Program theme “Catch the Reading Bug!” For children of all ages and their families at 2 p.m.
Info: 706-243-2679 or www.thecolumbuslibrary.org |
| July 18 |
Summer Party ~ Join the North Columbus Branch Library at 1 p.m. for the final “Bug”tastic event for the summer to honor all of the dedicated summer readers. Wear your favorite bug outfit or make one at the craft booth and enjoy fun food and games.
Info: 706-748-2855 or www.thecolumbuslibrary.org |
| July 22-25 |
Discover Painting ~
Instructor Rebecca Davis teaches students new painting methods in acrylic paint, helping them to develop their own personal painting style. At the Columbus Museum from 1 to 4 p.m.
Ages: 6 - 10.
Cost: Members $60; non-members $65.
Info: 706-748-2562 or www.columbusmuseum.com |
| July 26 |
Closing Party ~ for children ages birth to 11 who completed the Aflac Vacation Reading Program. Bring your completed reading log as an entrance ticket. Receive a certificate and enjoy games, activities, prizes and fun. At 2 p.m. at the Columbus Public Library.
Info: 706-243-2679 or www.thecolumbuslibrary.org |
| August 2008 |
