Sports & Recreation

Splash Fountain coming to Zoo Atlanta

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 11:34am

ATLANTA -- Zoo Atlanta guests will have a new way to cool off this summer.

The zoo announced Monday that it will add a Splash Fountain on its grounds.

The fountain, which is sponsored by the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority, will be an interactive water feature that will give zoo visitors a refreshing way to take a break. More details will become available as construction gets underway.

"We're delighted about opening the Splash Fountain this summer," Zoo Atlanta president and CEO Raymond B. King said in a statement. "Zoo Atlanta enjoys a reputation as an outstanding family destination, and this feature will give our members and guests yet another fun reason to visit, play and explore the zoo."

Learn more about Zoo Atlanta at zooatlanta.org.

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GRACE Walk-a-thon to encourage healthy habits

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 2:00pm

GRACE Walk-a-thon to encourage healthy habits

ATLANTA -- The Health Institute will hold a walk-a-thon this weekend to encourage children to live healthier lives.

The Greatest Race of All for Children Everywhere (GRACE) will be held Sunday, May 5 at 8 a.m.

Race entry is $29.99 for adults and $19.99 for children up to age 12. The price includes admission to the event, a T-shirt and a chance to win fantastic prizes.

GRACE will be held at Zoo Atlanta in Grant Park, which is located at 840 Cherokee Avenue SE.

Learn more and sign up at greatestraceofall.org.

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Braves RF Jason Heyward has appendectomy

Submitted by Associated Press

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 6:22am

Braves RF Jason Heyward has appendectomy

DENVER -- Atlanta Braves right fielder Jason Heyward has had an appendectomy.

The team announced the news late Monday night, long after Atlanta's game at Colorado was postponed because of snow and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader Tuesday.

In a two-sentence press release, the Braves say Heyward had surgery Monday night at Rose Medical Center in Denver. There was no indication of how long he might be out of the lineup.

The 23-year-old slugger is off to a slow start this season, batting .121 with two homers and five RBIs. Still, the Braves have a 13-5 record that is tied with the Rockies for the best in baseball.

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Free Hawks playoffs tickets hidden around Atlanta

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013, 12:49pm

Free Hawks playoffs tickets hidden around Atlanta

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks have made it to the NBA Playoffs for the sixth year in a row, and the team is celebrating with a fun scavenger hunt for fans.

The Hawks will hide 50 foam fingers at various places throughout Atlanta on Thursday and Friday. Each finger will hold two tickets to a Hawks home game.

Fans who find the fingers are invited to tweet pictures of themselves with the hashtag #PlayoffFever. Everyone who tweets will be entered into a drawing to win VIP seats and a Hawks jersey signed by Josh Smith.

The Hawks have provided a few clues about where they plan to hide some of the fingers:

1. One of NBC's Thursday night comedies contains the name of several locations.

2. One location's tagline is "Weekends are overrated."

3. The Hawks plan to connect the East, West, North and South at one location.

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Ga., Ga. Tech baseball teams to battle in 11th annual Kauffman Tire Spring Classic for Kids

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Monday, April 15th, 2013, 11:45am

ATLANTA – The Kauffman Tire Spring Classic for Kids returns to Turner Field on Tuesday, April 23 as Georgia and Georgia Tech meet in this annual neutral-site showdown. With more than 20,000 tickets sold each year, the Kauffman Tire Spring Classic is one of the highest-attended regular season NCAA baseball games every season.

Proceeds from the event benefit the pediatric research of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Neurosciences Program. The Children's Neurosciences Program collaborates with other institutions to discover preventative and curative strategies for children with serious medical illnesses or challenges.

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5K to benefit Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 12:40pm

5K to benefit Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School

ATLANTA -- The second annual Run with the Wolves 5K, 1-Mile and Health Fair will be held later this month.

This annual event raises money for Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School. Its goal is to promote healthy choices and active lifestyles.

Run with the Wolves will be held Saturday, Apr. 20. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., with the 5K scheduled for an 8:30 a.m. start. The health fair will run until 11 a.m.

Pre-registration is $20 until Apr. 15 and $25 after. The 1-mile run is $15 until Apr. 15 and $20 after. Visit atlncs.org for more information and to sign up.

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Pure Tennis offering group lessons for kids

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013, 10:35am

Pure Tennis offering group lessons for kids

ATLANTA -- Pure Tennis will hold clinics for local kids next month.

The lessons will run from Apr. 15 to June 3, and will be held at the Grant Park Tennis Courts for children in Glenwood Park, Grant Park, Ormewood Park and the surrounding communities.

The sessions are geared toward children aged 3-14. The registration deadline is Monday, Apr. 8.

Visit puretennis.net for more information or to sign up.

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