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PETE'S PICKS
"All sorts of epic". That's how Roanoke Times reporter Mark Taylor summed up this past weekend, and I couldn't have said it better myself.
I am still recovering from all the "fun" and will be taking a well needed break. As a result you'll be receiving a scaled-down version of the Get Outside Weekend Update this and next week.
Here are a few things worth checking out:
- I highly recommend the National Paddling Film Festival taking place this Friday night at Hollins University.
- In the market for a canoe? Then check out the Mohawk Boat Demo (11am-2pm) this Saturday at Carvins Cove.
- Also on Saturday is the Earth Day Roanoke festival in the Grandin area. Check out the cool stuff taking place in/around Roanoke, grab some ice cream at Pops, and have a great day.
Get Outside!
Pete Eshelman
Director of Outdoor Branding
Roanoke Regional Partnership
  
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GALLOP 4 THE GREENWAYS
Gallop 4 the Greenways is an annual fundraising  event to support our growing network of pedestrian and bicycle trails. The 5th annual Gallop 4 the Greenways will be held in conjunction with the Down by the River concert, staged at Reserve Avenue on May 14th, 2011. The race and walk will be run on Roanoke River Greenway. Mark your calendars today and help support one of the most important quality of life assets in the Roanoke, VA region.
Early registration ends Friday April 22. Save $5 and be guaranteed a t-shirt by registering early.
Details:
- Gallop is down by the river, running on Roanoke River Greenway from Rivers Edge.
- 5K run, 1 mile walk, and Fleet Feet Kids Run.
- The post-race party is at Down by the River Concert.
- Those registered for the Gallop get into Down by the River FREE all day.
- Those registered for the Gallop can bring one additional person to Down by the River for only $15!
- Click here to register.
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Upcoming events to keep your eye oN
- Weekly bike rides throughout Roanoke & NRV Valley
- Monday Bike Polo
- Tuesday Tune Ups
- Thursday Happy Hour Floats
- Tree Top Canopy Tour - 4/30
- Intro. to Backpacking & Orienteering - 4/30
- Backpacker Magazine's GET OUT MORE TOUR - 5/7
- BrewRidge Music Festival - 5/7
- Camping at Blue Ridge Winery - 5/7
- Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon - 5/7
- Moving Water & Small Craft Safety - 5/7
- Trail Nut 10K & Half Marathon Trail Run - 5/7
- Beginner Frisbee Golf - 5/11
- Gallop 4 The Greenways - 5/14
- Amazing County Treasure Hunt - 5/14
- Mad Dash at Green Hill 5K - 5/14
- Intro. to Rock Climbing - 5/14
- MANNathon 5 & 8K - 5/14
- Scenic Canoe Tour of the New River - 5/14
- Spring Wildflower Plant Sale - 5/14
- Chestnut Ridge/Mill Mountain Hike - 5/15
- 5K Run for Your Floyd Young Life - 5/21
- Tour de Floyd - 5/21
- Vertical Motion - 5/21
- Intro. to Kayaking - 5/22
- Adventure Tourism Entrepreneurs Workshop - 5/26
- AEP 5/10K Festival Run - 5/28
- Intro. to Whitewater Kayaking - 5/28
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