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Come Walk and Talk with a Scientist Sunday 3-5 at Herman C. Michael Park

Dear fellow Democrats, I wanted to be sure you know about an event in Oconee County this coming Sunday that is  a celebration of science at a time when the nation’s scientists are working in an increasingly hostile environment. The Oconee Democrats have organized the  event — called “Walk and Talk with a Scientist” — for  April 23rd  at  Herman C. Michael Park  to provide scientists a chance to chat with the public about their vital and interesting work. We have people from UGA, the EPA, US Fish and Wildlife, the USDA, the University of North Georgia, and elsewhere —— geologists, botanists, and researchers specializing in poultry science, water toxicology, coral reefs, endangered species, cancer detection, and much more. This free, drop-in event will take place   from 3 to 5 around a  trail that loops about one-third of a mile around a pond. The path is good for baby strollers, wheelchairs, and walkers. ...

Spark Park basketball courts pass muster at Herman C. Michael Park

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13 year old Athens Academy phenom Lowell Matthews checks out the very few scuff marks on the new solid plexiglass backboards of the outdoors Sprite Spark Park funded basketball courts at Herman C. Michael Park in Oconee County, Georgia (Photograph by Daniel J. Matthews - fully licensed and copyrighted photograph may not reproduced without permission or at least proper accreditation and some advanced mutually agreed to compensation). The new outdoor basketball courts at Herman C. Michael Park are ready for some serious sweaty competition whether between father and son or four buddies not wanting to wait for the indoor courts to come open. I like the padded goal stand and even tugged a few of the velcro straps together, and the stone benches add a nice touch. The plexiglass backboards do not wobble in the least, nor do they have that patented "THONG" sound that so many of us used to playing on school yard courts recall from launching bricks landing on the standard metal p...

Free Lacrosse Clinic - This Sunday - What time Tony Lathrup?!

I wish I know what time this was happening, Tony Sincerely,  Dan Matthews This is the kind of thing my son might like to do. From: tlathrup@oconee.ga.us Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:21:12 -0700 Subject: Free Lacrosse Clinic - This Sunday! Free Lacrosse Clinic Date:                    Sunday, August 26 Location:             Herman C. Michael Park Ages:                    5 th - 12 grade Lacrosse is a spring sport and is one of the fastest growing sports in the nation.  Any 5 th - 12 grader is invited to attend the free clinic.  No equipment is required, only tennis shoes and active wear needed. Oconee Veterans Park 3500A Hog Mountain Road Watkinsville, GA 30677