Former Griffin High baseball player and current Houston Astros minor-league outfielder Telvin Nash will provide hitting, fielding, throwing and footwork lessons from Nov. 2011 until Feb. 14, 2012 for boys and girls ages 7-18. The purpose of the lessons will be to teach the youth the proper way to hit, field and throw to become better at baseball and to have fun at the same time.

Nash will provide lessons at the Center Field complex in Zebulon, Ga. every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The start times will be after school’s out during those particular weekdays and in the early afternoon on Saturdays and Sundays. The cost is $60 per session. Nash helped the Griffin High Bears baseball team reach the state finals in 2008 and led them into the playoffs in 2009.

For more information, please call (770) 228-8236 or (770) 228-8383.

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EARLY LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATIONS: Spalding County Little League is now accepting early registration for both baseball and softball for the 2012 Spring Season through Nov. 30. Forms are available at the concession stands at Tyus Park and Volunteer Park.

The early registration fee for softball is $50 per player and will include uniform shirt. The early registration fee for baseball is $75 per player and includes uniform shirt and hat. Ages 3-4 in baseball is $60.

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ADULT BASKETBALL: Registration for the Spalding County Parks and Recreation Department’s 2011-12 Men’s Open and Men’s Industrial Basketball Leagues is through Dec. 2. Entry fee is $440 per team, and only team registration will be taken.

Payment must be made at the SCPRD Administration Office, 843 Memorial Dr., between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. No personal checks will be accepted.

For more, contact Robby Milner at (770) 467-4750.

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NEW, FREE 50-AND-OVER HOOPS: The SCPRD is offering a free, open play basketball opportunity for men age 50 and over at the City Park Gym from 9-10 a.m., on Saturday. No fee or registration is required as games will be open and governed by participants.

For more information, call the SCPRD at (770) 467-4750.

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FREE HUNTER SAFETY COURSES: Quail Forever, in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources, Griffin Gun Club and Devotie Baptist Church, is offering free hunter safety courses at Devotie Baptist Church, 1355 Experiment St., in Griffin as follows:

— CD-Rom classes (must bring on-line pretest results provided by the DNR) will also be taught at the same location from 6-8 p.m., Dec. 13.

Pre-register online at: gohuntgeorgia.com or call (478) 751-6415. For more info, call (770) 227-1724, (770) 355-3072 or (770) 468-8004.