Chattanooga Weekly YFD Top 10

  • Monday, January 27, 2014

#1  DIET, DISCUSSIONS & DISCIPLINE 

This Saturday, Feb 1st, Eastdale YFD Center 1:30-3 p.m.
GET REAL ABOUT THE FOODS YOU EAT
Plan meals using the Choose My Plate guidelines
Read food nutrition labels to know the salt, sugar, and calories in the foods you eat.
Understand the harm obesity, hypertension, and diabetes can have on your body.
Beware of how what you eat and how much impacts the ability of medications to work.

To register call (423) 521-5026 or send an email to hello@avptn.org. In partnership with A VILLAGE PROJECT - CHATTANOOGA

Every Monday 7-8pm on Groove Radio FM 93.5

PLUS, we hear from Dr. Doug Fairbanks from First Centenary United Methodist. Both will join us tonight to discuss the roll that faith-based institutions play in the community. 

Tune in tonight from 7-8pm on Groove 93....or listen live  at groove93.com.  If you missed a show, no worries, all shows can be found here: 

#3  FREE YOUTH BASEBALL/TEE-BALL SIGN UPS

Sign Ups Start This Week! 

Boys and Girls! Ages 3-12. RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) sign ups are going on now at ALL Youth & Family Development Centers. New This year, TEE-BALL for ages 3-4! 

Sign up NOW through March 1st at any center, or call Montrell for more information at 643-6058. 

Opening Day: March 22nd at Warner Park. 

Volunteers/Coaches Needed! 

#4 DELONG PARK CLEAN UP & TLC! 

This Saturday 10am-1pm

Students, need community volunteer hours? 

We are mulching, cleaning the picnic areas, fixing fence and more. We will provide a little TLC to this park, between South Broad and Market Street in Chattanooga's South side. The City will provide all the materials and tools, all you need to do is show up. Kids are welcome. 

#5  LEARN MORE ABOUT LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM(LIHEAP)

Listen Tomorrow on WNOO at 2pm! 
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

provides assistance with home energy bills for residents who qualify. For more information about the program and requirements, listen tomorrow at 2pm on 1200am, or call 757-5541. 

#6  FREE WOMEN'S ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Register NOW-Feb. 26th. Tyner YFD Center

Adult Women's basketball has returned! Grab your team for a fun, challenging league for all levels. Registration is open now through Feb 26th, with games starting in March! Space is limited so sign up today by calling 423-855-2664 or visiting Tyner YFD Center at 6900 Ty-Hi Drive.  

#7  NO BONES ABOUT IT! 

Education and Diet Program at North River Civic Center. February 5th, Noon-1pm.  

Executive Chef, and food and services director of Life Care Centers of Hixson will present and ongoing educational series with cooking demonstrations with topics on how fresh, frozen and canned vegetable impact your bones and body functions. 

The program is free! For more information, call 842-0049 or stop by the North River Civic Center, just behind Northgate Mall in Hixson. 

#8  BLACKLIGHT DODGEBALL FEB. 22nd AT HIXSON YFD CENTER! FREE.

Saturday, Feb 22th at Hixson YFD Center 

Middle School and High School, we are calling on you for our Annual Blacklight Dodgeball tournament. Taking Place at Hixson Youth and Family Development Center, 5600 School Drive, Saturday night, January 25th. Teams are free to play, but you must register by calling 490-9289. or by registering here 

 #9  TAKE A TRIP TO BIRMINGHAM

 

Saturday February 22nd. 

Join the Eastgate Senior Activity Center and help keep american history alive by sharing this experience with your family! This is a trip for ALL ages!. 

Transportation, meals, and entrance to the exhibit for a low price. 

Starting at $48 for 12-17 years old 

$54 for 18-64
$50 for 65 and up! 
For more information, stop by the Eastgate Senior Center in Eastgate Mall or call Clarence at 855-9444.  

Featuring Lexia Technology Based Learning.  

Lexia provides explicit, personalized learning on foundational reading skills for students of all abilities, and delivers performance data and analysis without interrupting the flow of instruction. This research-proven, technology-based approach accelerates reading skills development, predicts students' year-end performance and provides facility managers and our education coordinator, data-driven action plans to help differentiate instruction. 

You can sign your child up for daily after school learning at these centers: 

Avondale, Brainerd, Carver, Eastdale, Eastlake, East Chatt, Hixson, North Chatt, South Chatt, Washington Hills and Westside Centers. Or call 643-6096. 

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