Join us for these Partners for Active Living events!
Bike Mechanic Workshop (as part of Bike Month 2009!)
May 26th, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Great Escape Bicycle Shop (105 Franklin Avenue)
Get yourself in gear! Bike store professionals will offer a free class on bike maintenance and repair. Learn usable skills and offer practical tips for keeping both your bike and yourself in shape! Participants will be given discounts at an online retailer and a chance to win free PRIZE giveaways too! These courses are made possible by Partners for Active Living, The Great Escape Bicycle Shop, and the Palmetto Cycling Coalition. Visit www.biketownspartanburg.org
Understanding the Real Value of Parks, Recreation, Trails and Greenspace (with Professor John Compton)
May 27th, 2009
8:00 a.m. (continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m.)
Marriott at Renaissance Park in downtown Spartanburg
Dr. John Crompton is a distinguished professor at Texas A&M University. He is a nationally recognized speaker and member of the College Station, Texas City Council. he is also the published author of "The Proximate Principle" as well as other books and articles dealing with the impact of parks and greenspaces on communities. This special event is free and open to the public. It will take place in the Azalea Ballroom of the Marriott with a light continental breakfast served at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.scprc.org
Pedestrian Safety & Awareness Walkabout
May 30th, 2009 (time TBD)
2.75 Mile Downtown Loop
Begins and ends at the Chapman Cultural Center
See flyer for a walking route
Walkabout Map
And these events are not ours, be we like them anyway!
Show Up for Spartanburg
May 27th, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg
Organized by enthusiastic local residents, this will be a laidback and wholly disorganized rally for the Spartanburg community. Come out and let others know that you like this town... and they should too! Visit http://www.showupforspartanburg.org/
Tour de Tigerville
July 18th, 2009
Hosted by the Tigerville Fire Department as a fundraiser
Visit http://www.tigervillefd.com/Home.php
