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Please contact:
Event Coordinator
Rana Sarratt
Office: 706.291.0766 x 19
rsarratt@rfpra.com
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Event News and Updates
Georgia Cyclocross Series Race #4
When: November 9, 2008
Where: Riverview Park
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Questions?
Trey Smith: trey@cycletherapy.us, 706.235.4866 or
Stephen Stewart: stewarts94@comcast.net, 706.676.1362
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Upcoming Events
Fall Movies in the Park
 
Monster House (tentative) PG
October
Gates Open: 6:30pm Following Downtown Trick or Treating
Three teens discover that their neighbor's house is really a living, breathing, scary monster but no adults will believe them. When they disturb the house creepy events start to take place and they must save the neighborhood in this animated adventure.
Transformers (tentative) PG-13
November
65 Foot Screen ~ Largest Inflatable Movie Screen in the South
Toys for Tots Drive at the Drive In
Friday, November 21
Drive In at Alto Park
Gates Open: 6:30pm
Based on the successful cartoon from the 80s, this action adventure pits the Autobots against the evil Decepticons. When the two intergalactic races wage war, they choose Earth as their battleground. A show is on the way as the machines change shape between cars, trucks, planes and other technological creations.
Pets and coolers are not allowed at the outdoor movie events. _______________________________________________
Art Exhibit - Lee Field, October
An exhibit of the art by Lee Field who paints in a realistic and reflective style. A life long resident of Rome and Floyd County, Lee graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts and has been painting most of his life. He has exhibited at the Library, Rockmart Art Center and the Harris Art Center in Calhoun.
Opening Reception: Sat. Oct 4, 6-8 PM
Exhibition Dates: Oct 6 - 10, 9 AM - 6 PM
Location: Anthony Center
Questions? 706235.3870
Cost: FREE!
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Business Expo, November
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority will host a booth at the Business Expo on November 7 and 8 at The Forum. Stop by our booth for fun, games and prizes! Questions? 706.291.0766 x 14
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Pavilion & Facility Rentals
Picnic pavillions, event facilities, party rooms, stages and fields are available for rent. Learn more.
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Event Photos
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Annual Events
Relay for Life
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is proud to partner with American Cancer Society to fight back against cancer. The community will come together on Friday, April 18 at Ridge Ferry Park to celebrate cancer survivors and remember those lost to cancer. The fun filled event will raise money and awareness to help eliminate cancer.
When: 2009 Relay for Life, will be held May 15 and 16.
Where:Ridge Ferry Park
More Details: Relay for Life of Floyd County
Contacts:
Caregiver Music Garden & Luminaries
Tina Cox: 706.236.6313 or 706.232.5878
Relay for Life Teams
Lynn Williams, Chair: 770.749.9652
Wendy Huckaby, Co-chair: 706.236.3784
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Waterfest VIII
In partnership with Coosa River Basin Innitiative (CRBI)
Ridge Ferry Park
April 25 4:30 - 8:30 pm Kayak Tug-O-War
April 26 10 am- 5:00 pm Kayak Tug-O-War
April 26 10 am- 5:00 pm Canoe-a-thon & Race,
Enviornmental Fair, Enviornmental Quiz Bowl
10 am - until RFPRA Kids Corner
10 am - 4 pm GACHIP - Sponsored by Georgia Masons
CRBI will host Kayak Tug-O-War, Canoe-a-thon and Race, Environmental Fair and Enviornmental Quiz Bowl. The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority will host Kids Corner, which will feature inflateables and water slides.
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Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament, June
Where: Stonebridge Golf Club
When: June 2009
What: 4 Man Scramble
Cost: $300 Team Entry Fee
Includes green fees, cart fees, range balls, lunch and beverages for a team of four.
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Annual July 4th Salute to America
 
Come enjoy a full day of family entertainment.
Where: Ridge Ferry Park
What: Water Slides, Live Music Entertainment, Helicopter Rides, Food,Tiger Flight Flyover, Fireworks Show
When: Gates open 12 noon
Event volunteers are needed; if interested please call 706.291.0766
July 4 Event Schedule
Gates Open
12:00 noon
Water Slide Park & Kids Area
Features two 22 foot water slides
One kiddie water slide
12:00 noon. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $10.00 person (all day pass)
Airbrush Tattoos
12:00 noon - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Posted at event venue
Interactive Vehicle Display
Fire Truck,
Cop Car,
Ambulance
12:00 noon - 8:30 p.m.
Tiger Flight Formation Flyover
Between 3:00 & 4:00 p.m.
Meet the pilot from Tiger Flight (will be in the park)
Helicopter Rides
12 noon. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person, 5-8 minute ride
Live Entertainment
Begins at 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
5:00 - 9:00 Live Bands
9:05 - Patriotic Music and National Anthem
Marines Present Colors
Concessions & Vendors
12 noon - 9:30 pm
Concessions & Vendors will serve Cotton Candy, Italian Ice, Popcorn, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Nachos, Funnel Cakes, BBQ, Boiled Peanuts, Dominos Pizza, Chick-fil-A, Coke products
Media
Q102 will simulcast from the fireworks event.
Fireworks
Begins at 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for the free live music and fireworks show.
Pets are not allowed.Campaign and political materials may not be distributed at this event. Trails will be closed from Burrell Creek to Ridge Ferry Stage on Friday, July 4 for fireworks display set-up. Access Ridge Ferry Park from Farmer’s Market and Shoals parking lots. Parking is limited; arrive early.
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