Calling all Biker's & Walker's

You're invited to join the Activate staff as they bring out the bikes for the Uptown Christmas Parade.

If you prefer walking, that would be great too! The Parade will begin a 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 5th. If you would like to join in on the fun, please email jfrisco@activatemhc.org no later than Thursday, December 3rd.

If you don't have a bike but would like to participate, Activate will supply bikes on a first come, first serve basis. Please arrive at 5 p.m. in the West Piedmont Business Development Center parking lot. The parking lot faces Broad Sreet and the big chair uptown.

At 5 Activate will get everyone who needs bikes on them and those walking signs that are being prepared. Santa and reindeer hats will be available, but feel free to wear your own festive Christmas attire (especially if you have something that lights up or Activate t-shirts over plenty of warm clothing).

For those of you bringing your own bikes, if you have flashing bike reflector lights please put those on your bikes.

Activate is # 21 in the parade, and estimate about an hour of walking or biking depending on how quickly the parade moves, so hopefully you'll be finished by 7 or 7:30 Saturday night.

Kayak Class Offered

Here's your chance to learn to paddle from the comfort of a heated pool! Join Smith River Adventure Outfitters at the Martinsville YMCA on December 18th from 6-8 p.m. Practice your skills now so you'll be ready to hit the river in spring!

Contact http://www.smithriveradventureoutfitters.com/ for more information and to register.

"Friends of the Fieldale Trail" Repair Trail Post Hurricane Ida

(L-R) Front: Mollie & Nancy Kennett. Back: Glenda Scott,
Benny Setliff, Tracy Kennett, Tommy Wyatt, Beth Wyatt,
Ronnie Tranthum, and Paula Wyatt (team captain).

After all the recent rain and flooding along the banks of the Smith River, the Adopt-a-Trail team, "Friends of the Fieldale Trail" came out this past Saturday to clean mud off of benches, rake debris off of the trail and fill in low spots with gravel. Their hard work paid off and the trail looks amazing. The Fieldale Trail is even dressed up for the holidays as the group decorated the trail's kiosk! While out working, we spotted more than a dozen walkers enjoying the trail. If you haven't visited the Fieldale Trail lately, be sure to join us this Saturday at 10 a.m. as the volunteer group leads a guided six mile walk along the trail. Shorter hike options are also available for those that prefer to do so.

Jones to be Presented with Conservation Award

The Dan River Basin Association is pleased to announce that Dr. David Jones is the recipient of the "Taylor Turner Conservation Award" from the Fly Fishers of Virginia in Richmond

The award is presented annually to an individual or group that engages in activities that support the conservation of our fisheries and natural resources.

The award will be presented at the Fly Fishers annual banquet on the evening of January 23, 2010 at the Salisbury Country Club in Chesterfield.

According to Vice President of Conservation Jay Armstrong: "Dr. Jones will be presented the award for his work with Trout in the Classroom and the endeavor to bring this educational tool to the public school environment. It is a great example of how people can make a difference in the future of conservation of our natural resources. Programs of this type can provide the spark that gets children into the sciences and educates people that our natural resources are not infinite and require that we give something back."

Please join us in congratulating Dr.Jones for his outstanding support of our natural resources and his tremendous efforts for the students of Southern Virginia!!!

 

Article by: Brian Williams