Here is the Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Weekly Top 10:
#1 Thanksgiving Week Schedule for Community Centers
Community Centers will close Thursday for Thanksgiving and remain closed Friday and Saturday. The Community Centers will reopen Monday, Nov. 27.
#2 Grateful Gobbler Walk, Thanksgiving Day in Coolidge Park
Grateful Gobbler walk for the homeless. Thanksgiving Day, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. The "Grateful Gobbler" began in 1998, originally called "Walk the Walk," as part of Homeless Awareness Week. Thanksgiving Day marks a time to be thankful for the things we have and is also a time to be aware of those who have less.
#3 Free Zumba at Hixson Community Center.
Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays, plus more. Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Hixson Community Center, 5600 School Dr. Can't make Hixson? Zumba also offered at Tyner, Patten and the Chattanooga Fitness Center. Tyner: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7 p.m. ($3); Patten: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ($4), Fitness Center at Warner Park, Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. ($1)
#4 Rentals for Holiday Parties, from Parks to Community Centers, even Gyms
Looking for a location to host a holiday party? Or a reunion or a Thanksgiving dinner with friends? Parks and Recreation has over 20 locations for rent from Coolidge Park to Community Centers, many with full kitchens. Call 311 and ask about locations or visit chattanooga.gov
#5 Free Youth Basketball Signups - Time is Running Out
Boys, Girls, Co-ed, ages 5-18. Stop by a local community center or call Richard West at 643-6055.
#6 Kickboxing Class at Chattanooga Fitness
Every Monday at 9 a.m. $1 a day for any class.
#7 Calling All Hula Hoopers, Hoop it Up at Main X24
Grab a hula hoop and meet up at the corner of Main and Broad Street, noon on Dec. 1. Right after the parade. Parks and Rec and Public art will lead this huge event and celebration of much more. Think adult playground.
#8 South Chickamauga Greenway Clean UP Day Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.
Join fellow park steward volunteers clean along the trails of the South Chickamauga greenway. Volunteers will pick up litter, remove graffiti and more. Meet at Sterchi Farm Trailhead at 2900 Harrison Pike.
#9 Dance Troop - East Lake Community Center - Free for Girls 2nd-12th Grade
Sign up now through the end of November. Young ladies will learn the latest dances, why exploring the unique opportunity in personal growth, leadership and involvement. Dance troop will show growth in athleticism, performance, self discipline, sportsmanship and more. Call 867-4498 for more information.
#10 Computer Safety Class Tuesday at Carver Community Center
Join the Carver CC Staff from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for an informative discussion, geared towards middle and high school students, about safety with going online.