Thursday, Sept. 9: “Grandparent’s Night” at the Zoo - 5–7:30 p.m.
Family fun night with crafts, enrichment, and activities for all ages. Zoo Members free. Call 697-1319

Thursday, Sept. 9: “Chillin’ Like Villains” Summer Farewell Party at the Spray n’ Play at Warner Park Pool 6-8 p.m. Cost: $3 per person. Bring swim suit, towel, and friends! R.S.V.P. to Lizzy Cheek at 423 643-5716 or cheek_l@chattanooga.gov
Chillin’ Like Villains is a young adult social group for individuals who have various disabilities. The group meets once a month at different locations for activities such as sporting events, potluck dinners, movies, etc.

Saturday, Sept. 11: “Doggie Paddle” Pool Party at Warner Park Pool, 12–3 p.m.
Popular swim event for dogs and their owners to benefit McKamey. Cost: $10 Call: 305-6500

Saturday, Sept. 11: Riverfront Nights Saturday Concert Series
Free concerts for September are: 11th, and 18th at 7 p.m. at Ross’s Landing. Call 756-2211

Sunday, Sept. 12: “Celebration of Hope” Festival in Coolidge Park 3–7 p.m.
Annual Hope Ministries event with food, games, entertainment, and support information to benefit single moms and families from inner city neighborhoods. Contact: Rita Carr at 635-3307.

Recreation Centers and Related Activities:

Monday, Aug. 30–Sept. 15: Fall Swimming Lessons Sign-Ups
Register at the pool locations: South Chattanooga Pool- Aug. 30–Sept. 9 Start: Sept. 13

Brainerd Pool- Aug. 30–Sept. 15 Start: Sept. 18
Cost: $34 for eight half-hour lessons
Contact: Peggy Grall at 697-1385.

Fall Fitness Activities at Recreation Centers Starting Now:
• Glenwood Rec. Center-2610 E. 3rd St. Wellness/Exercise Classes-free- Monday, and Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Memorial Health Care and E. Chatt. Weed and Seed co-sponsors.
Call Jacquie at 697-1284.
• Tyner/E. Brainerd Rec. Center-6900 TY-HI Dr. Ballroom Dance andChicago Stepping
Thursday, 6–8 p.m. by Ron and Trina. Cost. Call Shay Smith at 855-2664.
• Washington Hills Rec. Center-4628 Oakwood Dr. - Free Ladies Fitness Classes Monday, and Wednesday, at noon.
Call Rasha Salib at 855-2679.

Saturday, Sept. 11: TOPSoccer Registration and First Day of Adaptive Soccer Program
10 a.m. Redoubt Soccer Complex 6900 Bonny Oaks Drive
TOPSoccer is an official US Youth Soccer program (ages 5 –18 years old) for young athletes with disabilities and will be held on Saturdays for eight consecutive weeks. Call Elaine Adams at 697-1345.

Tuesday, and Thursday, Sept. 14 and 16: City Department’s Softball and Kickball Tournaments at
the Summit to benefit The United Way. Games start at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per player for softball held on Tuesday and $5 per player for kickball held on Thursday.
Call Cynthia Gates at 595-1708 or Kim Stewart at 425-3550 to sign up.

Monday, Sept. 13 – Friday, Sept. 17: Pro-Bike/Pro-Walk National Conference
National Center for Bicycling and Walking will host 600 folks interested in the environment, public health, and energy policies. There is also a special conference session on creating a more livable Chattanooga, geared towards local leadership on Friday, Sept. 17 Call Philip Pugliese at 643-6887.

Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 14 and 16: City Department’s Softball and Kickball Tournaments at
the Summit to benefit United Way. Games start at 6:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00 per player for softball and $5.00 per player for kickball. Call Cynthia Gates at 595-1708 or Kim Stewart at 425-3550.

Saturday, Sept. 18: Trail of Tears Moter-cycle Ride The 2010 Trail of Tears Remembrance Ride will start in Chattanooga. Cyclists will line-up Saturday, Sept. 18 – 8 a.m. and proceed down MLK Blvd to Riverfront Parkway. The complete route takes participants through towns and areas the Native Americans travelled and ends in Florence, Al. Call 1-877-TOT-TRIP

Saturday, Sept. 18: Last Riverfront Nights Saturday Concert
Free concert 7:00 p.m. at Ross’ Landing. Call 756-2211

Sunday, Sept. 19: NFL “Punt, Pass. and Kick” Football Skills Competition Finley Stadium
Ages 6- 15 Free. Registration: 12:30 p.m. Contest: 2:00 p.m. Girls and boys compete separately. Trophies for top 3 in age group. Sectional Competition-Sunday, Oct. 10 Finley Stadium at 5:00 p.m.
Sign-up at the rec. centers or Call Richard West at 643-6055.

Recreation Centers and Related Activities:

Recreation Center Fall/Winter Hours
Monday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. - effective Saturday, Oct. 2nd
Super Centers Brainerd and S. Chattanooga: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 13: Fall Swimming Lessons start at South Chattanooga -
Swim lessons at South Chattanooga Pool are held on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
Check with the center on class times for each skill level.

Brainerd Pool Lessons Start: Saturday, Sept. 18 Cost: $34.00 for 8 half hour lessons
Contact: Peggy Grall at 697-1385.

Monday, Sept. 13: Dining with Diabetes Cooking Class at Carver Rec. Center 11:30 a.m.
Educational program offered by UTC Extension and 4-H’s Dorothy Simmons to help with diabetes management and meal planning. To sign-up and get more information call Carolyn at 697-1280.

Thursday, Sept. 16: Healthy Eating Grocery Tour at Publix in East Brainerd 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
WellAdvantage and CareHere Grocery Shopping Tour at Publix 8644 E. Brainerd Rd. CareHere Dietitian, Nancy Johnson, will take participants through the store and offer tips on healthy eating.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot now. Call 423-933-2698 for details.

Thursday, Sept. 16 Ballroom Dance andChicago Stepping at Tyner Rec. Center 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Instructors: Ron and Trina Chatman. Call Shay Smith at 855-2664.

Sports:

This Week’s Tournaments and Activities:
Summit Softball Complex:
Sept. 14 and 16
United Way City Sponsored Event
Warner Park Softball Complex:
Sept. 17 -18
Gordon Lee
Call Greta Hayes at 643-6064
Champions Club Tennis Complex: Sept. 17 - 19
Southern Junior Davis Cup (12’s)
Call Orlando Lourenco at 870-3112

Adult Sports Leagues’ Season Starting:
Adult Slow-Pitch Softball Leagues at the Summit Complex Games played Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday, (Wednesday, are make-up games) Men’s, Women’s and Co-ed -Upper and Lower, Open, Church, and Industrial Cost: $450.00 per team. (14 game season and end-of-season tournament)
Adult Flag Football Leagues at Washington Hills Rec. Center Games played Saturday, Sunday, and/or Monday, in the evenings. Cost: $300.00 per team. Call Richard West at 643-6055.

Fall Recreation Center Youth Sports: 15 and U Flag Football and Soccer Sign-ups going on now. Call Kenneth Simpson at 595-0514.

Outdoor Chattanooga and Related Activities:

Friday, Sept. 17: Park(ing) Day Chattanooga citizens, artists and advocates create public parks from parking spaces. Open to everyone. Put up a few benches, maybe a couple of flower boxes, and feed the parking meter for the allowed time. In Chattanooga, Main St. will serve as the hub of activity.
Visit the CreateHere web-site to learn more.

Saturday, Sept. 18: Chickamauga Battlefield Bicycle Ride 9:30 a.m.
Outdoor Chattanooga and Chickamauga/Chattanooga National Military Park free guided bicycle tour.
Meet at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitors Center. Bring your own bicycle or borrow one from the Outdoor Chattanooga Bicycle Fleet. To reserve a bicycle, call 706 866-9241.

Saturday, Sept. 18: “DOGood Yappy Hour” at Green Life Grocery 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 19: Rock/Creek Kayak Adventure – Williams Island 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Outdoor Chattanooga and Rock/Creek kayaking day trip around Williams Island. We’ll check out the 400-acre island which hosts archaeological sites, an organic farm, and a Tennessee River Blueway campsite. Reservations and some kayaking experience are required. Limit ten participants. Call 423 643-6888.

Upcoming Events:
Saturday, Sept. 25: “Kids Day” in Coolidge Park 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. City sponsored day of outdoor fun, entertainment, enrichment activities, booths, and more. Call Kathy Fulgham

Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26: “SkyHoundz” Dog Disc Championships at ATT field

Sunday, Sept. 26: Culturefest at Chattanooga Market
Arts and Education Council annual event to showcase our area’s multicultural diversity.

Saturday, Oct. 2: “Go-Fest” at the Chattanooga Zoo
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
City sponsored day of activities celebrating people of all abilities.

Oct. 1 - 10: “River Rocks” Outdoor Recreation Festival

Saturday, Oct. 2: “TN Blue Way Kayak and Canoe Race” Outdoor Chattanooga sponsored event.