Recreation & Special Events

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ARTS IN THE PARK 2020!

Applications for the 17th Annual Arts in the Park will be available October 1, 2019. Artists interested in applying for this juried entry show are encouraged to apply by December 31st to avoid the late fee.

Sponsored by the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee annually.

Artists say it is the best show they've ever done. Be a part of this event that has live music and food trucks along with artistic mediums of Visual Art, Jewelry and Mixed Mediums of Wood Crafting, Glass Blowing, Metal Art, and more.

AITP Application 2020: https://www.coab.us/DocumentCenter/View/11288/AITP-Application-2020

FLAG FOOTBALL REGISTRATION!

Registration for fall flag football begins September 2, 2019. There are two age groups: 5 to 7 and 8 to 12; registration is $10. Games are played Saturday mornings at Donner Park. Registration forms are available to submit online (click below) or can be picked up at the Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd. 

Register for Flag Football: http://www.coab.us/FormCenter/Recreation-Special-Events-10/FLAG-FOOTBALL-REGISTRATION-77

For more information about Flag Football, contact Dee Davis at (904) 247-4038, or the Recreation office at (904) 247-5828.

FAMILY FUN DAY & CAMPOUT UNDER THE STARS!

Mark your calendars! You will not want to miss this popular event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19 from 3 to 10 p.m. at our own Jack Russell Park. Share in the family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon and evening. All Fun Day activities are free and open to the public.  The evening ends with the showing of “A Dog’s Way Home”. Those who brave the overnight campout will enjoy a free pancake breakfast on Sunday morning. Families wanting to camp can reserve a camp site for $15, beginning on September 2nd.  Stop by the Recreation office in the Adele Grage Cultural Center to reserve your site, beginning on Sept. 3rd, Rain date: October 26. 

CAMPOUT: No campsites remaining.

For more information about Family Fun Day & Campout Under the Starts,  contact the Recreation office at (904) 247-5828.

Third Annual Photo Contest Winner 

Congratulations: Paul Gunsaulies  

Winner  of the THIRD ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST IN ATLANTIC BEACH.  

Paul Gunsaulies photo titled "Atlantis" will be featured on the 2019 Calendar of Events Brochure and the City’s website.

Many thanks to everyone who submitted photos for this years photo contest. 

Thank you to this year's judges: Amelia Thompson, Linda Stewart, and Della Giovanni.

WELLNESS BEING WORKSHOPS - FREE - ADELE GRAGE CENTER

ALL LEVELS WELCOME....NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.....$GRATUITIES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED$

KIDS YOGA - LINDSAY STROHECKER        904-377-3402  WILDCHILDKIDSYOGA@OUTLOOK.COM
                              Tuesdays 5:30 & 6:30 pm

MEDITATION - MELISSA STRATFORD        904-270-9760  MELISSA@MEDITATIONBUZZFL.COM

YOGA - TRACY AIELLO MARKO 904-874-5291 / TRACY@TRUENORTHHEALTHANDWELLNESS.COM
                  Tuesdays 9:30 am, Wednesdays 5:30 pm and Thursdays 6:10 am

Adele Grage Cultural Center is located at 716 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach, FL  32233

TAEKWONDO- HANK WRIGHT /904-735-5025 / HANKW@YESHATKD.ORG
                  Mondays  6:00 pm- 7:30 pm, Wednesdays 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm and Fridays 10:30 am- 12:00 Noon.

Instructors donate their time to offer these classes to you.  Please show your appreciation by offering a gratuity to your instructor. Thank you.  

ART WALK ARTIST RECEPTION @ ADELE GRAGE GALLERY 

Thursday,  September 19  from 5-8 pm, during The Beaches Town Center Art Walk @ The Adele Grage Gallery in Bull Park...

Make the Adele Grage Gallery, in Bull Park your first/last stop at the Featured Artist Reception:  during the North Beaches Art Walk at 716 Ocean Blvd. and meet the featured  artist .  Free and open to the public 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday,  September 19  come rain or shine and enjoy light refreshments and snacks.

Call or text Beachside Buggies for a ride back and forth between the Adele Grage Center and Town Center during Art Walk at 904-887-4441.  They operate on tips only!  Don't lose your parking spot, just hop aboard.

SONGWRITERS' CONCERT 

716 Ocean Blvd at 7th Street
CARAC SPONSORED- Talent in our own backyard! Brought to you by the City of Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee. Enjoy the original sounds by local talent in the Adele Grage Theater.  Come inside the theater, out of the heat, you'll be glad you did!  Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

Whether you write, sing, play or simply enjoy listening to good music, plan on being with us. Hosted by Mike Shackelford, local performers transform the Adele Grage Theater from 6-8 pm with original music creations. Light snacks and refreshments served.

Seating is first come-first served for this admission-free, alcohol-free event.
Performers should contact host Mike Shackelford at (904) 610-7461. Prepare two original songs of 7-8 minutes combined maximum.

Upcoming Concert Dates:

September 8, 2019

October 6, 2019

November 10, 2019

December 15, 2019   

ACOUSTIC NIGHT WITH FOOD TRUCK 

Host, Mike Shackelford and friends will be in Bull Memorial Park for concert in the Park under the swaying palm trees with the ocean breeze! It doesn't get any better than this on a beautiful summer evening as you enjoy the music on your blanket, in your chair or standing around with neighbors and friends, listening to the musical talent of local singers of all ages. Come rain or shine. In event of inclement weather, the event moves indoors at the Adele Grage Theater in Bull Park.

Come hungry, A Food Truck TBA will be available for dinner from 5-8:30 pm on 7th St. at East Coast Dr.

Bull Memorial Park is located on the corner of 7th St. & East Coast Drive. Ride, Walk, Run or Drive, it's going to be a great evening! Performers should contact host Mike Shackelford at (904) 610-7461. Prepare two original songs of 7-8 minutes combined maximum.

Dates:  August 25, September 22, October 20

INTRACOASTAL PADDLE TOUR 

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Atlantic Beach by way of paddles (paddle board or kayak)  
 @ Dutton Island kayak launch (south end).  

Why not explore our local marsh trails and parks by waterway?  Tours begin with a demonstration for beginner paddlers followed by a guided one hour tour.  Enjoy the local flora and fauna, meet new people as you get comfortable with the water routes for future paddling.  The goal of the session is to paddle from Dutton Island Park to Tideviews Preserve Park (depending on skill level and weather).

                                                               Come enjoy an easy afternoon paddle in your backyard! 

• Use your own equipment $25
• Equipment rental (paddle board or kayak) $50
  Call to reserve your spot with Jax Surf and Paddle: 904-372-9083
  Tour Schedule (all tours @ 11 am):
• August 4 and 18
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SENIOR PROGRAMS 

Atlantic Beach loves our Senior Citizens!  Seniors, looking for something to do.....join us at the Gail Baker Community Center with your friends or make new ones:

Senior Chair Aerobics - Every Wednesday @ 10:30 am
                                 
All programs listed are from 10:30 am - 12 noon

Transportation is available by calling 904-247-5851 (please call 2 days in advance)
Call LaTrenia for further information about the senior programs at 247-5251.

"YOUR" ATLANTIC BEACH

Atlantic Beach is your beach.  Please enjoy our beautiful beaches, keep it clean, and only leave footprints & paw prints behind.

The City of Atlantic Beach allows leashed dogs on the beach, except while in the water. Please respect your fellow beach goers. 

Weddings on the beach require a permit issued at the Recreation Department.

Please dispose of all trash and pet droppings in the trash receptacles provided at each beach access. Respect others while on the beach and be safe.  Thank you for making  "your" Atlantic Beach beautiful!2016 Photo Contest Submission Photographed by Nancy 

 UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 2019

1     Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am 

        Kids Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm

2     Senior Aerobics – Baker Center 10:30 am

        Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm

         Yoga – Adele Grage –5:30 pm

         Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm 

3      Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am 

         Meditation – Adele Grage 6-7 pm

4      Taekwondo – Baker Center 10:30 am-noon

6      Songwriters Concert – Adele Grage 6pm- 8pm

7      Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm   

8      Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am 

         Senior BINGO – Baker Center 10:30 am

          Kids Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm

9      Senior Aerobics – Baker Center 10:30 am

         Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm

         Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm

         Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm   

10    Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am 

11    Taekwondo – Baker Center 10:30 am-noon

12     Fall Festival - Baker Center 11 am-3 pm

14    Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm

15    Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am 

          Kids Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm

16    Senior Aerobics – Baker Center 10:30 am

          Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm

          Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm

          Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm

17    Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am 

          Artist Reception– Adele Grage 5-8 pm

          Featuring Ginifer Brinkley

         Beaches Art Walk – Town Center 5-9 pm

18    Taekwondo – Baker Center 10:30 am-noon

19    Family Fun Day & Campout – Russell Park 3:00 pm

          Twilight Movie Night – Russell Park 8:00 pm

          Featuring Movie "A Dogs Way Home"

20    Acoustic Night with Food Truck – Bull Park 6pm- 8pm

21    Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm

22    Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am 

          Senior BINGO – Baker Center 10:30 am

          Kids Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm

23     Senior Aerobics – Baker Center 10:30 am

           Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm

           Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm

           Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm

24     Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am

25     Taekwondo – Baker Center 10:30 am-noon 

28     Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm   

29     Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am 

           Kids Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm

30     Senior Aerobics – Baker Center 10:30 am

           Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm

           Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm

           Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm

31     Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am

Calendar subject to change