Photos: Touch a Truck 2013

Saturday was a beautiful day to explore fire trucks, tractors and more at Heritage Park in Oconee County.

The 2013 Touch a Truck event hosted by the Oconee County  Parks and Recreation Department was held at Heritage Park on Mar. 16.   The annual event invites children and parents to come out and enjoy the weather while getting to see and safely explore many big trucks and vehicles, such as fire trucks and cranes. Did your family go? Add your photos to the gallery by clicking on the  "upload photos and videos" button!

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3 on 3 Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament Winners

Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the following teams as division winners.

Job Seeking in Oconee

Apply to Work as a Park Assistant

The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department has an opening for a part-time position.

Employer: Oconee County Government Description: Oconee County Human Resources lists an open part-time position for PARK ASSISTANT through the Parks and Recreation Department.  The minimum qualifications are as follows: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) to four (4) months previous experience and/or training involving grounds keeping and building maintenance work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be flexible to work an inconsistent schedule involving evening, weekend and/or holiday work. Must be certified in CPR and First-Aid or complete certifications within the first 6 months of hire. Must possess and …

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Daily Dose: Information to Know As You Start Your Day

Oconee Today -- Oct. 29

Bundle up students before sending them to the bus stop - old man winter is stirring.

Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting that in the Watkinsville area temperatures will drop below 40 degrees by 6 a.m.  A high of 57 is expected this afternoon, with gusty winds.  Top things to know: Be sure to check the Oconee Patch event calendar for more events. Have an event you would like added to the calendar? Click here to post it.

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Daily Dose: Information to Know As You Start Your Day

Oconee Today -- Oct. 1

Welcome, October (and the rain). It's time for winter sports and activities registration at the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department.

Weather:  The first day of October brings rain and cooler temperatures. According to the Weather Channel's forecast, showers will stick around most of the day with rainfall totals amounting to near a quarter of an inch.  A high of 70 degrees is expected. Top things to know: What do you think about the proposed resolution? Tell us in the comments below.

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Job Seeking in Oconee

Part-time Park Assistant Position Open

Applications are now being accepted for the position with the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department.

Employer: Oconee County Government Description: Oconee County Human Resources lists an open part-time position for PARK ASSISTANT through the Parks and Recreation Department. Salary is listed as $8.80 per hour. How to Apply: Submit applications from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Oconee County Board of Commissioners' Human Resources Office at 23 North Main Street (Oconee County Courthouse), Room 203.  Applications may be downloaded online. Deadline: Until filled. Check and see if the position is still available. It was listed as an open position on Aug. 22, 2012.

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Oconee All-Star Swim Team Claims State Title

The competition was held in Tifton, Ga over the weekend.

See more photos from the meet by visiting www.pylestyle.com/swimoconee. You might also be interested in viewing: Oconee County All-Star Swim Team Wins District Meet Meet Your Olympians Olympic Fun Day Is Saturday, July 28 Summertime Splash Don’t miss any Oconee news. Subscribe to Oconee Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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Oconee County All-Star Swim Team Wins District Meet

Swimmers placing in their events at the District level will be representing Oconee County at the State Meet in Tifton, Ga. later this month.

Congratulations to the Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department All-Star Swim team, which won the District swim meet in Habersham County this past Saturday, despite being the smallest team, Patch reader Libby Pyle said. Multiple swimmers placed in all of their events.  Swimmers placing in their events at the District level will be representing Oconee County at the State Meet in Tifton, Ga later this month.   "The commitment of these young athletes is unbelievable," Pyle said. The Oconee County meet was held at UGA's Ramsey Center on June 30. (The Shamrock Seals won -- See results from the meet.) From there, the All-Star team was formed.  Best of luck at the State Meet!   Don’t miss any Oconee news. Subscribe to Oconee Patch’s free …

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Stephanie Gross

1:28 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

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OCPRD Teen Extreme Program Gives Back

More than $400 was raised during this school year's Penny Wars competition.

The Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department Teen Extreme program raised over $400 during this year’s Penny Wars competition. Each school year the two public middle schools divide and compete to see who can bring in the most pennies, the money raised then goes to a local charity selected by staff and participants. This year a donation was made to the Butterfly Dreams Farm Therapeutic Riding Program, Inc. which is located in Watkinsville. Last week, a check presentation was held at the Community Center at Oconee Veterans Park . Congratulations to Butterfly Dreams and our Teen Extreme participants for raising over $400 to give back to our community!

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Oconee Futbol Club and Parks and Recreation Team Up to Form Soccer Alliance

The creation of the Oconee Soccer Alliance is designed to consolidate quality Recreation, Academy, Classic and Athena play in the community.

A new program designed to enhance soccer coach training and individual player development by offering coach training clinics, player camps and individual clinics for recreation and Select level players and teams has been formed in Oconee County. The Oconee Soccer Alliance is a partnership between the Parks and Recreation Department and the Oconee Futbol Club, according to a news release from John Gentry, OCPRD director. The idea behind the OSA is to provide young players advanced coaching and a higher level of competition to those ready for elevated training and commitment in a fun soccer environment. It runs on the philosophy "playing to learn while minimizing the pressure of playing to win." Here's the breakdown: Online tryout …

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