Come Play This Weekend!

Hey there everyone!  Hope that the week has been good to you guys and you’re all looking at an exciting and beautiful weekend!  I just wanted to pop in and let you know about 2 very incredibly fun venues you should totally check out.

So this Saturday starting at 8:30am, Lake Brandt is hosting Paddle Fest…and yes, it’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like.  Click on the Paddle Fest link to learn more.  Paddle Fest is the largest boat demo of the year. Try out more than 60 different boat makes, take part in classes and short seminars, and visit with vendors. Also, learn more about paddling in our community through local paddle clubs and water conservation groups.

Here’s a Tentative Schedule and Events that may take place

8:30-9:30 am Clean Sweep
Help keep the lake litter-free by doing a clean sweep. Canoes and all equipment provided.

9:30-10:30 am Land Yoga
Awaken your mind and body with deep breathing and stretching to prepare for kayaking.

10 am to 2 pm Free Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Kayak Demos
Try up to 60 different types of boats and boards provided by Get:Outdoors.

12 noon and 2 pm Foundations of Kayaking

This 1.5-hour class will get you on the water. Learn kayak terms, safety, entering/exiting the boat, and paddle strokes. $20/person. Please register in advance.

  

Seminar Schedule

10 am TBA

10:45 am "Outfitting your Kayak for Fishing"

11:30 am "What's New in Paddling Gear"

12:15 pm "Heartbreak on the Dan River" - Learn more about the Duke Power coal ash spill into the Dan River and what the response was from the Dan River Basis Association.

It’s going to be an amazing fun day!  Come out, enjoy the sun and the water and have a great time.  J  I won’t be there for it though (don’t be sad!) - Because of your other fun option to attend…The ECO Bus and I are going to Triad Math and Science Academy to play at their Earthfest event.  We’ll be there from 11am – 3pm talking about everything environmental.  And of course, I'm sure some of the animals will be there too! ;-)  There will be a bunch of different exhibitors there, all set up around the school, and it’s looking like its going to be a great day.  Click the Earthfest link to go to the school’s info flyer. 

So either venue you pick, definitely come out and say hi and have some fun with us!  See you on Saturday!