Monday, 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.

Thursday, March 25: “CareHere” Employee Weigh Program Kick-off 5:00 p.m. at the City Health & Wellness Center (274 E. 10th St.) Call Jenny Lass at 425-6441.

Thursday, March 25: Energy Efficiency Workshop for the Community 5:00 p.m. at Green Spaces

A workshop for civic leaders is on Friday, March 26th starting at 8:30 a.m. at Green Spaces.

Saturday, March 27: New Jaguar Exhibit Grand Opening at the Chattanooga Zoo
Festivities from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. will include entertainment, crafts, and educational presentations about the newest zoo residents!

Recreation Centers & Related Activities:
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 eight-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.
Youth Spring Baseball Sign-ups at the Recreation Centers. Call the recreation center near you or Kenneth Simpson at 595-0514.

Sports:
Softball Tournaments
Summit of Softball Complex: Call Greta Hayes at 643-6064
March 22nd: East Hamilton High School
March 26th – 28th NSA Adult-Bash for Cash
Warner Park & Frost Stadium:
26th – 28th ASA Spring Swing
Champions Club Tennis Complex: Call Orlando Lourenco at 870-3112
March 22 - Champions Spring Leagues begin
March 25 - Covenant VS King College – Men & Women
March 26 – 28 USTA Local League Tennis
March 27 Covenant VS Berry College – Men & Women
March 27 USPTR International Workshop

Adult Slow-pitch Softball 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, and/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 Tournaments 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.

Outdoor Chattanooga & Related Activities:
Last of Outdoor Chattanooga’s Winter Workshop Series: “ How to Plan an Overnight Adventure” Thursday, Mar. 25th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Outdoor Chattanooga Center
Good tips for planning a backpacking trip, bike tour or overnight paddle. Learn about must-have and have-not gear, maps, routes and other trip essentials. Instructors: Minya James and Tiffany Herron Call 643-6888. Free.

Outdoor Chattanooga Kayak Trip and Overnight Saturday, & Sun. March 27 & 28:
Kayak the spectacular Tennessee River Gorge with Outdoor Chattanooga's experienced guides. Meet at Greenway Farm and shuttle to the launch point at the entrance to the gorge. The group will paddle to historic Pot Point, eat a hot supper and camp overnight. After breakfast on Sunday morning, the group will pack up and explore a little more before taking out and heading back to Greenway Farm. Cost: $150.00 includes transportation, hot meals, gear, and lodging. Call Tiffany at 842-6629 to reserve a spot and get more information.

River Gorge Trail Race Saturday, March 27th The race starts and finishes in the Cumberland Trail parking lot, located at Prentice Cooper Wilderness Management Area. Registration & Packet Pick-up – 7:00 a.m. Race Day Start: 10.2 Mile - 8:30 am EST 6.5 Mile - 9:00 am EST Call Rock Creek at 265-5969 or Ruthie at 643-6889

Therapeutic Recreation Program Activities:

Tuesday, 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.

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:
Thursday, April 1st: Easter Egg Hunt at Warner Park 6:00 p.m. Free and open to ages 5 – 10
Call Cynthia Gates at 643-6070.

Saturday, April 3rd: Hug-A-Bunny Day at the Chattanooga Zoo 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Annual Spring event for kids to have photos taken with the Easter Bunny, enjoy crafts, entertainment, and educational fun. Call 697-1322 for more information.

Thursday, April 8th: Deadline to sign-up for Swim Team “Spring Tune-Up” Clinic 6:00 p.m.
Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Swim Team and North River YMCA Family Aquatic Center are offering a
Swim Team training clinic April 13 – May 13 on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at the North River YMCA pool.

Classes will help get swimmers ready for summer swim leagues. Two groups divided by age and skill levels.
Call Peggy Grall at 697-1385. Registration deadline—April 8

Friday, April 9th: Ribbon Cutting for New Storm Water & Rain Garden at Renaissance Park, 11:00 a.m. City leaders, TVA reps. and others will officially open the new parking area at Renaissance Park and explain its environmental aspects.

Saturday, April 10th: Outdoor Expo, Chattanooga Parent Magazine “Summer Kids Expo” and “Chattanooga Green Festival” in Coolidge Park 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

4th Annual Outdoor Expo and Gear Swap on the east side of Coolidge Park between the Walnut Street Bridge and the Chattanooga Theatre Center. FREE event with 100 booths about the area’s many outdoor recreation facilities, locations, outfitters, and clubs. There will be demonstrations, hands-on activities, and lots of outdoor gear for sale and swap. Call Outdoor Chattanooga at 423 643-6888.

Chattanooga Parent Magazine “Kids Summer Fun Zone” with 40 summer camp and family service vendors, entertainment, and kid-friendly activities in Coolidge Park by the stage. Call 423 933-4906.

Chattanooga Green Festival will have exhibitors and vendors promoting green living, good environmental practices, and demonstrating the latest gadgets that use renewable sources of energy in the west end of Coolidge Park and Renaissance Park. Check out the solar powered trailer. Call 423 668-2280.