Tuesday, April 7, 2009

April Events in Knoxville

National Start Walking Day
FREE Fun Family Friendly Event! Media Buzz event for Start Walking Program - Games, Speakers & Health Education.
Show Time: Apr 8th 11:00 AM
Contact: Teresa Underwood; 865-405-2381

The Sizzlin’ Stomp – Celebrate Clogging
A Clogging competition & workshop designed with you in mind, if you are an advanced dancer or a beginner, The Sizzlin' Stomp is for you! Compete in ACHF sanctioned team competitions on Sat. night.
Show Time: Apr 10th 8:00 AM
Where: Hilton at Downtown Knoxville
Contact: Kimberly Stafford; 865-660-0325

2009 Run for Clean Air – 5K
Community event centered around a 5 K (3.1 mile) run/walk to raise awareness for work that is ongoing to keep East TN are clean & clear. Website: www.runforcleanair.orgRegistration: 08:00 AMRace: 09:00 AM
Show Time: Apr 11th 8:00 AM
Where: Sequoyah Hills Park
Contact: Jennifer Lubke; (865) 974-1880

Little Planet Helpers
Learn how to keep our planet green, clean & healthy at this event sponsored by Disney’s Handy Manny.
Show Time: Apr 11th 2:00 PM
Where: Knoxville Center Mall

Group Walk (3 or 6 miles)
The walk route includes Gay Street and Market Square area, World's Fair Park, the UT campus and Volunteer Landing. Walkers will meet in the lobby of the Marriott Hotel between 9:45-10:00 am.
Show Time: Apr 11th 10:00 AM
Where: Marriott Hotel, 500 Hill Avenue, Knoxville
Contact: Pat Pacia; 865 777-4713; paciapat@tds.net

Ribbon Run for Autism – 5K & Fun Walk
Show Time: Apr 18th 8:00 AM
Where: Turkey Creek Shopping Center
Contact: Tom Beesom; (865)247-0065

Walk like MADD 5K
5 K Walk for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. MADD Information will be distributed at event.
Show Time: Apr 25th 9:00 AM
Where: West Hills -John Bynon Park
Contact: Julie Strike; 865-522-5005

BlueCross Dogwood Classic 5K
5 K Run/Walk celebrating the dogwood season in Knoxville.
Show Time: Apr 25th 8:00 AM
Where: Cherokee Blvd
Contact: Kristy Altman; (865)805-2008

MS Walk – Multiple Sclerosis
Approximately 650 walkers & volunteers wil come out to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. Lunch & refreshments will be provided.
Show Time: Apr 25th 10:30 AMShow Time: Apr 25th 9:00 AM
Where: World’s Fair Park
Contact: LeaAnne Campbell; 615-269-9055

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