Brews, Boats & BBQ for Better Rivers 2017 at SweetWater Brewing Company in Atlanta, Georgia!!

 

Have YOU heard?? Georgia River Network will be having the 4th Annual Brews, Boats & BBQ for Better Rivers 2017 on February 12, 2017 at SweetWater Brewing Company in Atlanta, Georgia!!

ALL paddlers are invited! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to meet new paddling friends, renew old friendships & to listen to live music by the Barbaric Yawps!

TICKET INCLUDES:
💦 SweetWater Brewery Tours
💦 6 Tickets for your choice of Sweetwater Beers on Tap

💦 BBQ dinner by Low Country
💦 One chance to win the Jackson Cruise 10 Kayak
💦 Live music by the Barbaric Yawps; “An eclectic acoustic band steeped in bluegrass and traditional country but impatient with labels, categories, and genres”.Every paid event ticket includes one chance to win the 2017 Jackson Cruise kayak 🚣
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET NOW:
BBBB2017.eventbrite.com

*You MUST be present at the event to win this raffle!

AND

💥$1000 GIFT CERTIFICATE JACKSON KAYAK RAFFLE – ANY MODEL

We will be raffling a $1000 gift certificate good towards the purchase of any model Jackson Kayak from Outside World in any standard color the winner chooses*. Tickets can be purchased separately online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2017raffle

*You DO NOT need to be present at the event to win this raffle.

There will also be a SILENT AUCTION with lots of AWESOME stuff for your bidding pleasure.

The Auction Items are listed below 👇👇

Astral PFD’s including a rescue vest,2 whitewater WERNER Powerhouse
paddles, various Accent paddles, Salomon Running Shoes, 2 Tickets to
Riverdance May 2017 at Fox Theatre, Eagle Optics Binoculars, jewelry,
sportswear and so much more!

Don’t miss out on this fun event!!

FAVORITE 2017 non-profit

Georgia River Network is a non-profit organization working to ensure a clean water legacy by engaging and empowering Georgians to protect, restore and enjoy our rivers from the mountains to the coast.

GRN have worked tirelessly to educate and engage folks in discovering and protecting Georgia’s precious rivers!

Please reward Georgia River Network by voting GRN as your FAVORITE 2017 non-profit!

You can vote at this link:
http://favorites.flagpole.com

The deadline is February 3rd!

It’s WATER TRAIL WEDNESDAY!

It’s WATER TRAIL WEDNESDAY! Time for GRN’s Water Trail Tidbit of the Week~ What are the veins of America? Our lifeblood? You guessed it – our rivers! Check out this stunning map showing the complex network of rivers and streams in the contiguous United States! AND can you guess how many major river basins are in the 48 states of the contiguous U.S.?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3860062/The-veins-America-Stunning-map-shows-river-basin-US.html#ixzz4TVWuuDJX

Brews, Boats & BBQ for Better Rivers 2017

Join Georgia River Network for our 4th Annual Brews, Boats & BBQ for Better Rivers 2017 on February 12, 2017 at SweetWater Brewing Company in Atlanta, Georgia.

Today is the LAST day to get your tickets for $35!!
On or after February 1, 2017 ticket price will be $45 PLUS EventBrite Fees!
Buy your tickets NOW!
BBBB2017.eventbrite.com

This kickoff paddle party and GRN fundraiser is a pre-season gathering of paddlers and river lovers from all over Georgia at SweetWater Brewery.

TICKET INCLUDES:
🚣 SweetWater Brewery Tours
🚣6 Tickets for your choice of Sweetwater Beers on Tap
🚣 BBQ dinner by Low Country
🚣 One chance to win the Jackson Cruise 10 Kayak
🚣 Live music by the Barbaric Yawps; “An eclectic acoustic band steeped in bluegrass and traditional country but impatient with labels, categories, and genres”.

💥$1000 GIFT CERTIFICATE JACKSON KAYAK RAFFLE – ANY MODEL

– We will be raffling off a $1000 gift certificate good towards the purchase of any model Jackson Kayak from Outside World Outfitters in any standard color the winner chooses*.

Tickets may be purchased when you buy your event tickets online for $20/ea or 6 for $100 or can be purchased separately online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2017raffle

*You DO NOT need to be present at the event to win this raffle.

Drawing will be held at the event at approximately 7 PM on February 12, 2017.

💥There will also be a SILENT AUCTION with lots of AWESOME stuff for your bidding pleasure.
Auction items include:
🚣Salomon Running Shoes
🚣Adventure Medical Kit Fundamental First Aid Kit
🚣Paddlers guide North GA
🚣2 SitBack Canoe Seats
AND MUCH MORE!

You must be 21 or over to attend this event.

Paddle Georgia 2017

Registration for Paddle Georgia 2017 is NOW OPEN! Paddle down the Etowah River June 17th-23rd with fellow paddlers and friends!

Paddle Georgia 2017 includes:
💦Daily paddling trips averaging 17 miles
💦Nightly camping with meals, games, entertainment and educational programs
💦Tours of historic sites, industrial facilities and more
💦Chemical and biological water monitoring opportunities
💦Companionship and camaraderie with hundreds of fellow paddlers
💦Fundraiser for Georgia River Network, Coosa River Basin Initiative and Upper Etowah River Alliance.

This will be the ONLY registration period. Spaces will be sold on first-come, first-serve basis until sold out. There is no lottery or second registration period.

Register NOW and learn more here:
http://www.garivers.org/paddle_georgia/index.html

Its TIP TOP TUESDAY!

Its TIP TOP TUESDAY! Time for GRN’s Tip of the Week~Think its to cold for a paddling adventure? Dont worry, this website has tips on how to continue your paddling adventure through the winter! http://www.austinkayak.com/blog/2013/08/paddling-in-cold-weather/

Brews, Boats & BBQ for Better Rivers 2017

Don’t forget!! Georgia River Networks 4th Annual Brews, Boats & BBQ for Better Rivers 2017 is February 12, 2017 at SweetWater Brewing Companyin Atlanta, Georgia.

Make sure to buy your tickets SOON!
Tickets for the event are $35 through January 31, 2017.
On or after February 1, 2017 ticket price will be $45 PLUS EventBrite Fees ($48.24 total) until they sell out (and they will!). Buy your tickets early!!

ALL paddlers are invited! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to meet new paddling friends, renew old friendships & to listen to live music by the Barbaric Yawps!

TICKET INCLUDES:

☀️ SweetWater Brewery Tours
☀️6 Tickets for your choice of Sweetwater Beers on Tap
☀️ BBQ dinner by Low Country
☀️ One chance to win the Jackson Cruise 10 Kayak
☀️ Live music by the Barbaric Yawps; “An eclectic acoustic band steeped in bluegrass and traditional country but impatient with labels, categories, and genres”.

DON’T miss this opportunity to win the 2017 JACKSON CRUISE KAYAK RAFFLE

Every paid event ticket includes one chance to win this kayak. Tickets may be purchased when you buy your event tickets online for $10/each or 6 for $50.

*You MUST be present at the event to win this raffle!!
Buy your tickets NOW!
http://BBBB2017.eventbrite.com

PADDLE GEORGIA RETURNS TO THE ETOWAH

Attention ALL paddlers!!
PADDLE GEORGIA RETURNS TO THE ETOWAH

7 DAYS, 125 MILES, & 1 GREAT TIME AWAITS YOU ON THE ETOWAH RIVER JUNE 17-23, 2017

🚣Daily paddling trips averaging 17 miles
🚣Nightly camping with meals, games, entertainment and educational programs
🚣Tours of historic sites, industrial facilities and more
🚣Chemical and biological water monitoring opportunities
🚣Companionship and camaraderie with hundreds of fellow paddlers
🚣Fundraiser for Georgia River Network, Coosa River Basin Initiative and Upper Etowah River Alliance.
Registration opens TOMORROW at 9 a.m.!
Learn more here:
http://www.garivers.org/paddle_georgia/index.html

Don’t forget to join Georgia River Network for the 4th Annual Brews, Boats & BBQ for Better Rivers 2017 !!

Don’t forget to join Georgia River Network for the 4th Annual Brews, Boats & BBQ for Better Rivers 2017 !!The event will take place on February 12 at the SweetWater Brewing Company in Atlanta, Georgia.

This kickoff paddle party and GRN fundraiser is a pre-season gathering of paddlers and river lovers from all over Georgia at SweetWater Brewery.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to meet new paddling friends, renew old friendships and to listen to some good music performed by the Barbaric Yawps!

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:

💦SweetWater Brewery Tours
💦6 Tickets for your choice of Sweetwater Beers on Tap
💦BBQ dinner by Low Country
💦 One chance to win the Jackson Cruise 10 Kayak
💦Live music by the Barbaric Yawps; “An eclectic acoustic band steeped in bluegrass and traditional country but impatient with labels, categories, and genres”.

Purchase your tickets NOW at this link!
BBBB2017.eventbrite.com

Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!! Did YOU know that 2017 is a year of the Rooster according to the Chinese 12-year animal zodiac cycle? Learn more about the Chinese New Year here:

http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/special-report/chinese-new-year/