Here is the Chattanooga Parks and Recreation Weekly Top 10:
#1 Chattanooga's Newest Park Opens Thursday - The Main Terrain
Opening party on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Meet the artist and check out the fitness component that makes the Main Terrain the most unique park in Chattanooga.
#2 Learn About Geocaching Free
Did you know that you can use your smart phone to find treasure? Free Android and iPhone apps allow anyone to enjoy geocaching without having to buy special equipment. Join Outdoor Chattanooga as we teach families the fun, low cost game. The free session will begin at 10, with a presentation, followed by a "hunt" from 11-12. Its a free class, but bring a GPS or your Smart Phone. We will have a very limited amount extras. Call 643-6888 for more information.
#3 Free Crossfit Teen Exercise Program at North Chattanooga Community Center
Teens are encouraged to stop by North Chatt Community Center, at 406 May St. every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:15 p.m. Free. Call 757-5447 for more information. No registration needed.
#4 Free Money Matters Financial Class for Teens at South Chattanooga
Starting Tuesday at 6 p.m., South Chatt Community Center and the Boys and Girls Club will teach teens financial responsibility and financial independence. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Call 425-3550 for more information. South Chatt is located at 1150 W 40th St.
#5 Dance Dance Dance Ages 3-16 at Hixson Community Center - Free
Baby Ballet/Tap: Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.
Youth Hip Hop: Tuesdays 6:15 p.m.
Adult Hip Hop: Tuesdays 7 p.m.
Youth/Teen Tap: Wednesdays 5:30 p.m.
Ballet Lyrical 10-16: Wednesday 6:15 p.m.
Teen Hip Hop: Wednesdays 7 p.m.
Boys Only Hip Hop 6-16: Thursdays 6:15 p.m.
#6 Free Comic Drawing Classes at South Chattanooga Start Friday
This class will teach youth and teens the basics of drawing cartoon characters, facial features and self portraits. Call 425-3550 for more information.
#7 Free Lifeguard Training Classes at Brainerd Complex
Learn the basics of being a lifeguard and prepare for the lifeguard certification classes. We will teach the skill needed to get teens and adults ready to ace the swim test and more. Free sessions Tuesdays 5-6 p.m. and Saturdays 12-1 p.m. Call 697-1385 for more information. Scholarships available for certification course - ask how.
#8 Mary Kay Comsetics Program at Tyner Community Center for Teens
Join Tyner staff this Wednesday for a few lessons in makeup, and the proper ways of presenting ones self. The class is free and starts at 4:30 p.m.
#9 Chattanooga Park Steward Clean Up Day. St. Elmo Park, Feb. 2 at 10 a.m.
Park stewards and volunteers will help spread mulch, stain and provide a little TLC at one of the most popular parks in the Southside. St. Elmo Park, right off St. Elmo Ave. 10 a.m.-noon. This is a family event and you don not have to be a part of the Park Steward Program!.
#10 Free R&B and Hip Hop Concert Feb. 9 at Mocha
New location, featuring stars of Chattanooga. 2-5 p.m. in this Red Carpet Style Concert. Hear the voices of Roddie, and lyrics of T-Rollin, Swaggbotz and more. All songs written and produced by youth in the Prevention and Youth Development program. Free and positive.