week of september 26, 2010

monday, september 27, 9 AM-11 AM
nashville zoo

we will meet outside the main gate at 9 AM and stay until around 11 AM (or feel free to stay as long as you choose). if you do not have a membership, please emailbambinobrigade@gmail.com so we can assure you get in with the guest passes we have.

wednesday, september 29, 8:30 AM
radnor lake, granny white entrance

multiple hiking options - from around 2 miles up to 5 miles. whatever your desire, most likely we will have someone going that hike. some meet for lunch after, so feel free to join. know that no matter what level of hiking you are, you are WELCOME!

we are trying a new idea with the elder children so all hikers get what they need. we will have two mamas hike with the elder children and a double stroller on the lake trail while any other mamas that would like a more intense hike without their walking children can take ganier ridge with the rest of the group. we will meet up half way and the other mamas that have been with the elder children can do the backside of ganier and meet the remaining portion of the group (including their kiddos) back at the parking lot.

friday, october 1, 9:00 AM
radnor lake, granny white entrance

to keep our community growing, we will have another *new* hike for families that cannot make our friday fun days in the afternoon. come join us for a hike with fellowship and exercise. all levels of hiker are welcome.

friday, october 1, 3:30 PM
ellington agricultural center

HAPPY OCTOBER! park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. we will hike and go see the horses. call if you get lost. there is talk about possibly headed out to eat supper as families after, so if that works for your family, please join us. we will decide that evening.

A FEW REMINDERS:
* we have window clings for sale for $5. please help support our group and show your love of the brigade!

* our rain policy is hike as long as there is no thunder or lightening!

* if you are interested in bringing a meal to Kacy (one of our expecting mamas) once little Theo arrives, sign up through this calendar: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/240700.

happy hiking!

news

over the last few months, I have received many pieces of information that I know many of our members would like to know about. to keep people informed, I will post these things as they come up.

*Police Sponsor Drug Drop-off Day, Saturday, September 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: LP Field, Titans Stadium, Lot #D, 1 Titan Way
Sponsored by the Metro Nashville Police Department and the TBI Headquarters
NO LIQUIDS OR NEEDLES ACCEPTED
Please do not flush drugs down the toilet

*EWG Shopping Guide
some had talked about this shopping guide when it comes to organic food, so here it is! click on image for larger view (and to print, if desired).

friday, september 24

friday, september 24,
9:00 AM
radnor lake, granny white side

last minute, but some are meeting to hike at 9 AM friday at radnor lake. come for an upbeat hike to begin the weekend.

3:30 PM
ellington agricultural center

as a reminder, we will be hiking friday afternoon at a new time - a chance to get back together with some of our school-aged friends. park at the top of the hill. if you come in the main entrance off hogan road, go up the hill to the right and find parking anywhere around the grounds. we meet that the deck with picnic tables. we will hike, go see the horses and then eat lunch right by the fish pond. call if you get lost. most will bring snacks or picnic suppers!

happy hiking!

the green wagon diaper swap

thursday, september 23 at 3 PM, there is a diaper swap at the green wagon in east nashville. there will be amazing snacks, fellowship, and a time to swap or simply check out cloth diapers with other families. call for more information. charge is $5, but do not let money deter you from going.

happy hiking!