Community Tree Planting by VW Employees in Renaissance Park Sat. March 20th 9:00 a.m. – Noon VW Company employees will have the last of their 3 tree planting Saturdays at Renaissance Park on Sat. March 20th. A tulip poplar, the Tennessee state tree, will be planted next to a new public art sculpture of a poplar leaf. VW is very environmentally conscious and has secured funding to replenish trees at the assembly site and throughout the city. The City’ s Parks Department folks, Urban Forester Gene Hyde, and Take Root are working with VW reps. and Public Art Chattanooga. For more information call Scott Wilson at 755-5847.

Summer Kidz Kamp “Early Bird Discount” now - April 1st
Pre-registration incentive offering the City’s popular day camp for $200.00 per child when signing up for the complete 8 week program. Parents who want to sign-up children for individual sessions can also do so but, will not get the discount. The regular price is $60.00 per child per 2-week session. Kidz Kamp is offered at the recreation centers June 1st – July 30th Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sign-up at desired recreation center location.
Call Kim Battle at 643-6052.

Recreation Centers & Related Activities:

“Driver’s Education Classes” Starting the March 15th & 16th and going through April 21st& 22nd.
Greenway Farm-5051 Gann Store Rd.– (starting Mon. March 15th) Mon./Wed. 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Westside Rec. Center – 1201 Poplar St. – (starting Mon. March 15th) Mon./Wed. 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Shepherd Rec. Complex – 2124 Shepherd Rd. – (starting Tue. March 16th) Tue./Thurs. 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Offered by the City’s Traffic Engineering Division. Call Caroline Johnson at 643-5950 for information.

Milestone Prep School Basketball Clinic/Camp Mon. – Thurs. March 15 – 18 at Tyner Recreation Center – Boys and Girls ages 12 – 18 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $50.00. Guest Speaker and Coach: Miles Clarke (founder of Milestone Prep School) plus skills development, practice, and play. Call Al Cantrell at 596-1709 or the recreation center at 855-2664.

Sylvan Bird Sanctuary Restoration Project Sat. March 20th 10:00 a.m.
Frances B. Wyatt Recreation Center folks, the North Shore Neighborhood Improvement Assoc. and “Keep America Beautiful” will have a work day to do some renovations at the Sylvan Bird Sanctuary Park in North Chattanooga.
Bring gloves, pruning shears, hand saws and lunch. Call Tracy at 757-2593 for more information.

Sports:
Softball Tournaments!
Summit of Softball Complex:
March 16th East Hamilton High School
March 19th -21st George Koontz
Warner Park & Frost Stadium:
March 16th & 18th UTC FS
March 19th – 21st ASA Spring Friendly Softball Complex

Adult Slowpitch Softball Leagues Sign-Ups Continuing
Parks and Recreation adult softball program at the Summit of Softball Complex
Divisions: Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed (Upper and Lower) Open, Church, and Industrial Leagues
Entry Fee: $450.00 – Includes NSA, ASA and USSSA sanctioning, 2 umpires per game, a pre-season tourney,
12 game regular season and end of season tournament. Games Played on Monday, Tuesday, &/or Thursday. (Wednesdays-make-up days) Season starts April 5th Contact Richard West (423) 643-6055 or (423) 595-4540

18 & U and 15 & U Basketball Team Play 18 & U Girls Tuesday - East Chattanooga Rec. Center 15 & U Boys – Wednesday - Tyner Rec. Center 18 & U Boys – Thursday - South Chattanooga Rec. center
Rotating competition for all age groups - Monday – Brainerd Rec. Center Call Richard West at 643-6055.

Youth Spring Baseball Sign-Ups Going On Now at the Recreation Centers
Call the rec. center near you or Kenneth Simpson at 595-0514.

Outdoor Chattanooga & Related Activities:

Older Adults’ Bike Ride Along the TN Riverpark Greenway Wed. March 17th 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Meet at the Frye Center. Bring a bike or borrow one from Outdoor Chattanooga’s bike fleet Free. R.S.V.P. to Minya at 643-6888.

Outdoor Chattanooga’s Winter Workshop Series: “ Knots You Need to Know” Thurs. Mar. 18th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Chattanooga Center Outdoor Chattanooga Executive Director Philip Grymes will focus on some basic knots that come in handy for climbing, tent-pitching, dog-tying, sailing and paddling. Call 643-6888. Free.

Touring Kayak Clinic Sat. Mar. 20 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.at Greenway Farm
Outdoor Chattanooga and the TN Aquarium will host a beginners ‘touring’ kayak clinic tolearn proper paddling techniques, how to adjust, enter and exit a boat, safety guidelines and what to do if the kayak turns over. Cost is $25 ($20 for Aquarium members) and pre-registration is required. The clinic is appropriate for adults and kids ages 14 and older when accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited to 12. For more information, call (423) 265-0695.

Enterprise South Nature Park Trail Work Day Mar. 20 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. SORBA-Chattanooga volunteers meet at park entrance on S. Hickory Valley Rd. Bring work gloves, water, and mountain bike.
Call Alan Johns at (423) 304-4886 or Barry Smith at (423) 400-4109.

Family Canoe Trip Sun. Mar. 21 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Greenway Farm
TN Aquarium sponsored canoe trip to enjoy the beautiful setting of the North Chickamauga Creek.
Cost is $16 for kids ages 5-12, $20 for adults, and all equipment is included. Call (423) 265-0695.

Therapeutic Recreation Program Activities

“Chillin’ Like Villians” Therapeutic Recreation Program’s Adult Social Group Social Event Tues. March 16th at Creative Discovery Museum Northgate Science 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Fun science themed activities and pizza! R.S.V.P. with Lizzy Hockinson at 643-5716.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Sat. March 20th 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Orange Grove Center. Free!
Contact Lizzy at (423) 643-5716 to reserve your spot.

Registration is OPEN for Camp ZooAbility! ZooAbility Day Camp at the Chattanooga Zoo is for individuals who have cognitive and/or physical disabilities. Siblings are welcome. Swimming, arts & crafts, music, animal enrichment, and sports. The cost is $75 per week per person. May 24 – 28: Ages 21 & Up;
June 28 – July 2: Ages 6 – 12 and July 12 - 16: Ages 13 – 20 Call 697-1345 or 643-5716 for information.

Coming Up:

Mon. March 22: Ground Breaking 11:00 a.m. at Sterchi Farm Trailhead
Mayor Ron Littlefield, Zack Wamp, Trust for Public Land, state and local guests will ‘break ground’ for the official start of construction on South Chickamauga Creek Greenway Extension. Call 643-6886.

Tues. March 23: Chili’s Night for Therapeutic Recreation Program 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Chili’s Restaurant at 4th & Market St. donates 10% of sales to the TR program. Bring the flyer, show the waiter, and help raise funds. Call Elaine Adams at 643-1345.

Thurs. April 1st: Easter Egg Hunt at Warner Park 6:00 p.m. Free and open to ages 5 – 10.
Bring a decorated basket and gather candy-filled eggs around the park. Call Cynthia Gates at 643-6070.