Scared of riding that Bike Chattanooga bicycle in downtown traffic? Come to Outdoor Chattanooga on Wed., Nov. 13, 6 p.m., at our Coolidge Park facility, 200 River St., for Street Smarts. We'll share rules of the road and some helpful tips for being a confident and safer road cyclist. No reservations required. To learn more, email or call Outdoor Chattanooga at (423) 643-6888.
Harrison Bay State Park will host free, guided canoe trips on the bay every Sat. in Nov., at 3 p.m., beginning at the Wolftever Creek boat launch. The trips are open to adults and kids ages 12 and older when accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required. Call
(423) 344-6214 (M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.).
Harrison Bay Paddle and Hike on Patten Island Nov. 9
The
Chattanooga Hiking Meetup group will host a paddle trip to John A. Patten Island in Harrison Bay State Park this Sat., Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. BYO-Boat, lunch and walking shoes to explore the ruins of the flooded town of Harrison, now emerging as TVA lowers Chickamauga Lake to winter pool.
More on Nov. 9
Caribbean-SEA Party at the IMAX
The Caribbean Student Environmental Alliance will host a special screening of "Sharks 3-D" with a
catered beach party to raise funds for their clean water educational programs.
Hamilton YMCA Reindeer Dash
This
5K family fun run kick starts the winter holiday season and raises money for the Hamilton YMCA's Community Support Campaign.
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
The
marathoners take over Chickamauga Battlefield on Nov. 9 with a full, half and junior marathon, plus a 5K run.
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Ales for Trails Nov. 16
The Southern Off Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) will host their annual fundriaser,
Ales for Trails, on Sat., Nov. 16, from 6-9 p.m. at Outdoor Chattanooga. Funds raised support SORBA's trail building and maintenance projects in areas like Raccoon Mtn., Stringers Ridge and the Enterprise South Nature Park.
Running with Sasquatch 5K Trail Run Nov. 16
Ivy Academy in Soddy-Daisy is the beneficiary for the
Running with Sasquatch 5K. Don't want to run? Hiking is an option.
Beginner Trail Running Workshop at CA&NC Nov. 16
Kris and Randy Whorton of Wild Trails will host this 10 a.m. workshop at the
Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center.The workshop will cover the basics for getting started. The workshop is free with a CA&NC admission.
Web Hit(s) of the Week
Clay Targets Online is a good resource for finding area skeet, trap, sporting clay and other shooting sport resources.
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