MOULTRIE — There are lots of activities coming up in November and December with the Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks and Recreation Authority (MCCPRA).

During the month of November, the MCCPRA is partnering with the Colquitt County School District Families in Transition program by collecting food items for weekend snack bags for students. Food items can be dropped off at the Recreation Authority office at 1020 Fourth St. S.W. any time from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. All items for the snack bags must be individually wrapped and can include chips, peanut butter, cheese crackers, cookies, beef sticks, fruit snacks, Pop Tarts, granola bars and breakfast bars.

If the donation is dropped off at the Southwest Memorial Pool drop-off location, Lap Swim is free with the donation. Lap Swim times are Monday through Friday from 7 to 9 a.m., Monday through Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Girls Volleyball registration is open, now through Nov. 10, for fourth and fifth grade, middle school and high school.

Basketball registration is open, now through Dec. 4, for boys and girls ages 7-12. The fee is $40 per player.

An Ice Cream Social for adults ages 50 and older will take place Friday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m., at the Meredith Gym. The hope is to gather people in this age group and have conversation about how the Recreation Authority can meet their needs whether they have an active lifestyle or are looking for slower paced social events. Some of what the Recreation Authority offers includes Golden Olympics participation, walking groups, movie events, board and card games, book clubs, arts and crafts, bingo, cooking, swimming, tennis/pickleball, basketball, softball, music and dancing. The event is free but to have an idea of how many folks to prepare for, the MCCPRA is asking people to call (229) 668-0028 to be added to the list.

Holiday Cookie Baking will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4, with two cookie baking classes. It will be the same type of cookie both times and it’s for students ages 10-14. The class will be held at the Ryce Center. The first class will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the second class from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will be baking cut sugar cookies, chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies. The cost is $10 per person and space is limited.

Santa’s Mailbox will be at Main Street Park from Nov. 24 through Dec. 18. All letters will be answered. For specifics on what to include in the letter go to mccpra.com.

On Monday, Nov. 20, and Tuesday, Nov. 21, MCCPRA will offer a Mini Rec Camp while students are out for Thanksgiving week from 8 a.m. to noon each day. K-5th graders will have the opportunity to try several sports, play whole group games, enjoy a snack and engage in some challenges. The cost is $20 per student and pre-registration is required.

On Saturday, Dec. 9, children can swim with the Grinch in the Southwest Memorial Heated Pool starting at 10 a.m. This event is $5 per person and is open to children 4 years old and up. Activities of the day include underwater tree decorating, cookies and punch with the Grinch and arts and crafts. Again, pre-registration is required.

On Sunday, Dec. 10, Santa will be at Main Street Park from 3 to 5 p.m., for photo ops, hot chocolate and cookies and arts and crafts. This event is free and open to the public.

On Friday, Dec. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m., children 4 years old and up are invited to enjoy a spaghetti supper with Santa and spend the evening playing games, making crafts and enjoying being with friends. The cost is $5 per student and the registration deadline is Dec. 8.

MCCPRA is offering a Community Market starting in April 2024. The first season will be from April to the end of June and the second season will be August through the end of October. This will be a farmers and makers market and will be open to vendors of every kind as long as they produce what they are selling. No after market or kit crafts will be accepted. Applications will be available in January, but anyone interested in participating can reach out now to be added to the mailing list. Vendor fees do apply but the market itself will be free and open to the public.