Veterans’ Day Event at John A. Patten Recreation Center
Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Program to commemorate veterans in the Lookout Valley community in conjunction with their monthly neighborhood Association meeting. For more information call Jim Long at 825-5955.

Recreation Center Thanksgiving Food Drives
Through Nov. 18
Brainerd, Glenwood, North Chattanooga, Sheila M. Jennings (Westside), and Tyner/East Brainerd.
Donations will go to the Chattanooga Food Bank.

New Hours of Operation for City Recreation Centers, as of Nov. 1:
Monday – Friday - 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
New hours for Brainerd and South Chattanooga Complexes:
Monday – Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday - 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday - 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Sports Activities:
NBA “FIT Challenge
Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brainerd Rec. Center
Basketball skills and fitness activities for boys and girls ages five–14. Winners in each age category qualify for regional competitions and the national event in Dallas, Tx., in 2010.

The recreation center Basketball Leagues offered this November - January:
Open (Boys and Girls) ages five and six, “Midgets”, ages seven-nine, “Pee Wee”, girl’s Pee Wee, seven-nine, girls 13 and under, girls 14-18, and boys 12 and under, 15 and under, and 18 and under. For more information call Richard West at 643-6055.

Recreation center staffs are asked to let Richard know what ages and teams they will be providing by Thursday, Nov. 12.

Tournaments have ended for Summit of Softball, Warner Park & Champions Club Tennis Complex. Next year’s seasons will begin in February 2010.

Outdoor Chattanooga and Related Activities:
Telephone briefing about Report on National Pedestrian Safety Monday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. Transportation for America (T4America) and the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership will hold a giant call-in to discuss the report, Dangerous by Design: Solving the Epidemic of Preventable Pedestrian Deaths (and Making Great Neighborhoods). Bike Chattanooga and Outdoor Chattanooga encourage people to call-in especially in lieu of the recent pedestrian fatalities on McCallie Avenue. All interested citizens and groups can call 202 478-6138 or contact Paula Chrin pchrin@mrss.com.

Bike Polo Tuesday evening pickup games at 5:30 p.m. at Outdoor Chattanooga Center, no experience is necessary. Helmets are required. Call Minya James at 423 643-6884.

Beginner Hike to Mushroom Rock Sun. Nov. 15, at 12:30 p.m. on Signal Mountain. The Chattanooga Hiking Club and Outdoor Chattanooga easy beginner hike and introduction to geocaching. Pre-registration is required and the hike will be rescheduled in case of rain. To register and get directions, call Ruth Thompson at 423 643-6889.

Therapeutic Recreation Services Program:
Chili’s Give-Back Night, Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 5-9 p.m. at Market Street Chili’s Restaurant. Chili’s will donate 10% of the evening’s dinner sales to the city’s Therapeutic Recreation Services Program. Present the flyer, eat lots, and keep the great programs going.

C.H.I.P.S Golf League Game, Thursday, Nov. 12, at Brown Acres Golf Course. Nine holes for $10. Benefits the USGA Program that makes golf accessible to folks who have disabilities. Call Elaine for exact times at 643-1345.

Sib Celebration, Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Chattanooga Zoo. Annual Therapeutic Recreation Program event for the siblings of individuals with disabilities. This is geared to siblings ages eight to 13 and includes team building games, arts and crafts, food, and a chance to share and support each other. Siskin Children’s Institute co-sponsor. Call Beth Oldham at 648-1757.

Community Partner Events:
-Town Hall Meeting for Teens and Parents, Saturday, Nov 14, noon–4 p.m., Convention Center. Co-sponsored by Girls Inc. and Impact of Tn. Open forum for teens and parents on reproductive health and safety. Call Girls Inc. at 624-4757.
-Free Lunch and Learn titled, "Outlook and Opportunities: 10 Reasons to be a Long-Term Bull," Monday, Nov. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at Alexian Senior Neighbors, 10th and Houston Streets. Suzanne Burrell of Edward Jones will discuss how decisions made today can have a lasting impact on ones’ financial future. Learn about inflation, the difference between this recession and the Great Depression and how to prepare for what lies ahead. RSVP: 755-6100.

-YMCA Prayer Luncheon, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Choo Choo. Founder of Chick-Fil-A is key note speaker. RSVP to Wanda a.s.a.p. if you want to go.

-Dedication of the new Playground at John A. Patten Rec. Center, Saturday, Nov. 21, time to be announced.

-Exhibition of Works at City’s Pottery Studio, Saturday, Nov. 21, 5-8 p.m. at John A. Patten Rec. Center. Original works by artists and participants who utilize the City’s Pottery Studio. Free event, refreshments, and holiday gift ideas. Order objects on display for later purchase and delivery. Call David Chambers at 260-0255.

-Grateful Gobbler Walk at Coolidge Park, Thursday, Nov 26, 8:30 a.m.
To benefit the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition. Call 629-7920.

-Grand Illumination at Ross’s Landing Friday, Nov. 27, 7-10 p.m. Annual holiday kick-off co-sponsored by the City and the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership. Call 265-0771.