Park Day 2008

Friends groups sponsor local Park Day on Saturday, April 5th

The Friends of the Park and Friends of Moccasin Bend are recruiting volunteers for hands-on preservation work on Saturday, April 5th at three of the major units of Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. The 11th annual Park Day is sponsored locally by the sister groups affiliated with Chickamauga & Chattanooga, and nationally by the Civil War Preservation Trust and History Channel. Volunteers are needed to staff work crews on April 5th at:

· Chickamauga Battlefield, where fence building will take place in the continuing effort to restore park lands as closely as possible to their 1863 appearance.

· Moccasin Bend, where the focus will be on removing accumulated dumped trash to get the Bend ready for development into a visitor-friendly area of the Park.

· Orchard Knob, where a number of smaller clean-up and spruce-up projects are planned.

From 9-9:30, volunteers at each location will enjoy an educational program presented by Park rangers. Work will begin at 9:30 AM and continue until 1 PM.

Volunteers should be at least 16 years of age unless accompanied by an adult guardian. Workers should dress appropriately for the weather and outdoor work, and bring their own work gloves if possible. Scout groups, church groups, school groups, civic groups and neighborhood groups are urged to participate, as are individuals.

The Friends groups are requesting the name(s) and age(s) of volunteers, along with an email address, phone number and the location where the individual or group wishes to provide service. This information can be provided in a number of ways:
· Friends of the Park Message Line (423-624-6914) or via email using ‘Contact Us’ at www.chickchatt.org
· Friends of Moccasin Bend at (423) 785-3030
· Park headquarters at (706) 866-9241.

“Park Day is a great team building opportunity,” says Jim Szyjykowski, the Park’s manager of cultural resources. “It also funnels much-appreciated service to this beautiful Park and to more than 1000 other Civil War parks and sites throughout the nation. Without the help of volunteers, Park staffs have a hard time maintaining many areas, detracting from the beauty of the parks and the quality of the experience of visiting it. We hope to welcome a great crowd of volunteers on April 5th!”

Red Cross Babysitting Course

Looking for a course that focuses on building self-confidence as well as job and leadership skills?

When: Saturday, March 29, 2008
Where: Hiwassee Chapter, 304 20th St. SE, Cleveland, TN
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $40.00 per person (Fee includes Babysitter Handbook and Shoulder Bag, loaded with babysitting necessities such as first aid kit, flashlight, family information/emergency information pad and pen!)

The American Red Cross Babysitter's Training course includes:
Leadership skills and decision-making;
Safety precautions and safe play guidelines;
Basic care;
Check-Call-Care (emergency action steps); and
First aid for bleeding emergencies.

Call 472-1595 for more information or to register. Prepare for the many responsibilities associated with caring for young children and learn the knowledge and skills to be a safe and responsible babysitter. The Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course is intended for youth ages 11–15, teaching a range of injury prevention, first aid and basic care skills. Babysitter’s Training also provides an excellent opportunity to learn decision-making skills and practice professionalism.