Athens, Ga. – The Clarke County School District and Family Central, a partnership publication between the CCSD and the Athens Banner-Herald, raised $13,526.20 for the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. A piggy bank drive was kicked off January 20 and ended February 12. A check was presented to the American Red Cross East Georgia Chapter March 23.

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Summer Reading Program 2010: Make a Splash – READ!

Get ready to dive into some good books during the 2010 Summer Reading Program! We have reading programs for children, teens and adults. Read books, enjoy library programs, and earn prizes! Check our Summer Reading Program page for information on programs for children, teens and adults. You can even sign up online!

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Straight A’s on your report card can earn you a free pass to all ACC community pools this summer! Bring in your report card and get in free!!

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Need ideas of what to do with the kids this summer? Here are five ideas of how to get the family out for some fun in the sun. The Athens area is home to many wonderful parks, many that have great shaded areas or offer swimming options. Most of our parks are free or affordable for almost everyone. There is no reason not to get out and enjoy some exercise and fun as a family this summer.

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This reception, sponsored by the Athens Jewish Film Festival immediately precedes the sneak preview screening of Breaking Upwards. The film will start a week’s run on Friday, May 28.

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1st Reliance Credit Union is offering a FREE financial seminar, Tuesday, May 4th at 6:30 p.m. in at Barnett Shoals Elementary School. Food and drinks will be provided. This a great opportunity for families to get a hold of their finances and start planning for the future.

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As one of the top 11 public high schools in Georgia, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Clarke Central High School has a reputation for excellence. Whether it’s the mock trial team, Odyssey newsmagazine or Youth Assembly government simulation organization, students and groups regularly take top honors at the state level.

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Sensory Night for Autistic children and their siblings is the last Wed of every month from 5:30-7:00 and cost $7/child. We are also open to the public every Mon and Thur morning from 9:30-11:00 for ages 5 and under and every Wed from 3:30-5:30 for ages 11 and under, $6/child.

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This Jr. League sponsored event helps provide much needed food to children who are in jeopardy of not having enough food to eat outside of school. Ticket are $10.00 and a V.I.P. pre-concert event is hosted next door at Clocked before the show. Live performances start at 8:30. Featured are: Betsy Franck and the Barenuckle Band, Holman Autry Band, and Kite to Moon.

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The Athens-Clarke County Green School Program is a designed to assist schools with their environmental education improvement efforts that focus on conservation, preservation, and beautification of our environment.

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