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The Athens Parks and Recreation Department has announced that anyone interested in having a brick placed in the Veterans Park walkway, in honor or in memory of a veteran, must place their order by 4:30 pm on August 11th to be included in the November 12th ceremony. In addition to a brick being placed in the walkway, brick purchasers receive an attractive certificate suitable for framing, in honor of their veteran. Veterans Park walkway bricks are $50 each and the city also has replica bricks available for $20 each. Replicas are 1 1/4” x 3” and are designed to take home as a souvenir as part of the ceremony. Bricks are available for purchase online at www.athenstn.gov if paying with a debit/credit card, or at the Recreation Department, located in City Hall. “This is a great way to honor a family member or friend,” said Derek Phillips, Program Coordinator of Parks and Recreation. “Veterans Park has become one of the most beloved places in Athens and the Parks and Recreation Department is honored to hold these ceremonies, as we recognize veterans, from Athens and across the United States.” For more information, please contact the Office of Parks & Recreation at (423) 744-2704.

Etowah Senior Center is offering another basic computer skills class. The classes will be from August 21-24 from 11:30 until 2:30 and August 25 from 9:00 until 12:00. Laptops will be provided. If you attend all 15 hours of instruction, you will keep the laptop and will receive free internet access for a certain period of time. Very few spots are left. Please call 423-781-7632 if interested.

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