ecreation & Special Events

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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.

FLAG FOOTBALL REGISTRATION 

Registration for flag football, ages 5-7, 8-12 years of age, begins February 1, 2019.  Parents may register a child for $10 fee, per child at the City of Atlantic Beach Recreation Department office located in the Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd. from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

The basic rules of flag football are similar to those of football, but instead of tackling players to the ground, the defensive team must remove a flag from the ball carrier. Like “touch” football, flag football is designed to minimize injuries from conventional contact sports. Games will be played Saturday mornings in March followed by playoff games.

For more information about flag football, contact Dee Davis at 247-4038 or contact the Recreation office at 247-5828. 

EASTER EGG HUNT AND SPRING FUN 

The City of Atlantic Beach Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 20 at Jordan Park.  Festivities begin at 10 a.m. with an egg hunt for children 10 and under, bounce houses, games and free refreshments.  Be sure to bring your egg basket and camera for this fun event in Atlantic Beach.  Jordan Park is located off Mayport Rd at 1671 Francis Avenue.

WILD WONDERS 

A hands-on nature program held at Dutton Island Preserve pavilion in Atlantic Beach.  Educator Mike Rossi bring out a variety of small creatures for his program titled "The Kapok Tree." Dance, storytelling and humor are interwoven into this delightful presentation with live reptiles and animals. 

When:
Saturdays at 1 pm. March 9, March 23, April 13, April 27

Saturdays at 11 am May 11, May 25, June 8, June 22"

 Where:  Dutton Island Preserve:  793 Dutton Island Road West, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

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
                                  1st Thursday of the month. 6:00 pm

QIGONG - CLAIRE HOLLAND  904-535-4779/ FLOWINGWAVEART@GMAIL.COM
                        Wednesdays 9:30 am

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,  February 21st  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: Aisha McBurnie 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, February 21st  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 

Sunday,  January 13, 2019 Adele Grage Theater
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:

 April 7, 2019

 May 5, 2019 

June 9, 2019

July 7, 2019

 August 11, 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.

Starting again April 28, May 19, June 30, July 28, August 25.

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):
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  April 14, 28
  May 12, 26
  
  
  
  
  
  

SENIOR PROGRAMS 

Atlantic Beach loves our Senior Citizens!  Seniors, looking for something to do.....join us at the Jordan 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:

April 2019

1   Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm  

2   True North Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am

     Senior BINGO – Baker Center 10-11 am

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

3   Qigong – Adele Grage 9:30 am

     Senior Aerobics – Baker Center 10-11 am

     Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
     Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm

     Zumba – Jordan Center 6:30 pm

     Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm  

4   Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am

     Meditation – Adele Grage 6 pm

5   Taekwondo – Baker Center 10:30 am-noon

7   Songwriters Night – Adele Grage 6pm-8 pm

8   Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm  

9   Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am

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

10 Qigong – Adele Grage 9:30 am

     Senior Aerobics – Baker Center 10-11 am

     Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
     Yoga – Adele Grage –5:30 pm

     Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm  

11 Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am

12 Taekwondo – Baker Center 10:30 am-noon

13 Arts in the Park – Johansen Park 10 am- 5 pm

     Wild Wonders – Dutton Island 1-3 pm

15 Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm  

16 Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am

     Senior BINGO – Baker Center 10-11 am

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

17 Qigong – Adele Grage 9:30 am

     Senior Aerobics – Baker Center 10-11 am

     Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
     Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm

     Zumba – Jordan Center 6:30 pm

     Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm  

18 Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am

     Artist Reception – Adele Grage 5-8pm

            Featuring Linda Olsen

19 Taekwondo – Baker Center 10:30 am-noon

20 Egg Hunt – Jordan Park 10 am-1 pm

22 Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm  

23 Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am

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

24 Qigong – Adele Grage 9:30 am

     Senior Aerobics – Baker Center 10-11 am

     Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm
     Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm

     Zumba – Jordan Center 6:30 pm

     Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm  

25 Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am

26 Taekwondo – Baker Center 10:30 am-noon

     Mark Lester Glass Blown Art Show – Adele Grage 6-9 pm

27 Wild Wonders – Dutton Island 1-3 pm

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

29 Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm  

30 Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am

     Senior BINGO – Baker Center 10-11 am

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

Calendar subject to change