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FUTURE EVENTS FOR APRIL AND BEYOND

SPRING WILDFLOWER HIKES - every Tuesday in April
As she has done in the past, Mary Ann Layman will be leading spring wildflower hikes every Tuesday in April. All the hikes will be 2-3 miles at a slow and easy pace with ongoing commentary about the flowers. To give the flowers a chance to open up, all hikes will begin at 1:00 p.m. Each week will be in a different location known for its diversity of wildflowers. Indiana spring wildflowers are a once a year event that lasts only a few weeks.

SOLAR ECLIPSE HIKE - Monday, April 8
A full solar eclipse occurs just once in most people's lifetimes. We plan to delay the start of the regular Crown Hill Cemetery hike which is scheduled on the 2nd Monday of every month (usually starts at 9:30 a.m.) to 1:15 p.m. Hopefully, we will get to view the eclipse from the top of Crown Hill at 3:00 p.m. Special glasses will be required and we will do our best to obtain enough glasses for everyone who shows up, but to be safe please supply your own pair. Pray for sun. For more details see next schedule or contact Ed Wright at 317-445-5646 or ewright@indyhike.org.

NO FRILLS HALF MARATHON - Saturday, April 13
The 6th Annual No Frills Half Marathon (no frills, no tee shirts, no bands, no drinks, no police escort, but also no cost) will be held on Saturday, April 13. See April schedule for details. Contact Mary Bruss if you want to know more mbruss727@gmail.com or 317-308-0182.

27TH ANNUAL SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK - April 16-18 (Tue-Thu)
Mark your calendar for the Annual Club Trip to Smoky Mountains National Park. If you haven’t already booked your room reservations in Gatlinburg, TN, do so now. Most members stay at Riverhouse at the Park (865-436-2070); Bearskin Lodge on the River (865-430-4330) is another good choice. This year we will repeat the Monday evening pool-side social hour at Riverhouse and, due to popular demand, on Wednesday we’re bringing back the catered dinner at the historic Appalachian Clubhouse in the park. There will be a good range of moderate morning and afternoon hikes and more challenging full-day hikes. The hike leaders will include Chuck Turner, Tim Braun, John Lyghtel, Konnie and John Schlechte. Questions please contact John Schlechte 317-294-2021 cell or jschlechte@fastmail.com.

BE A 500 FESTIVAL PARADE VOLUNTEER - May 25
Watch for a future hike on Saturday, May 25th that is actually the opportunity to walk in the 500 Festival parade downtown and get Hiking Club mileage for participating. Quite a few Club members did this last year and had a great time. Your choice of roles can be anything from balloon handlers and flag carriers to specialty unit, band or equine escorts. Sign up now to get your favorite slot at https://500festival.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=75653. Event organizer is Debbie Bucholz, contact her at debbiebucholz@hotmail.com.

INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS BASEBALL GAME - Sunday, June 9
Join your fellow Club members and invited guests at an Indians baseball game in Victory field in downtown Indy. More details will be available in future schedules.

ANNUAL CLUB PICNIC - Saturday, July 27
Once again our annual picnic will be at Shelter A in Eagle Creek Park for all Club members and their invited guests. As in the past there will be free entry to the park that day and there will be multiple hike options before the picnic.

OHIO MULTI DAY HIKING TRIP - October 2024
Plan to join us during mid-October 2024 for the following back to back hiking trips to Ohio:
Hocking Hills, Ohio
Every season is a great season to visit Hocking Hills, but there is something truly special about autumn. Along with cooler weather the fall brings beautiful fall colors. The last time our Club visited Hocking Hills in October was 2009. This trip is in the planning stage and when final dates are set, more information, including lodging suggestions with phone numbers will be shared. Meanwhile, if you have any questions about this trip, please contact trip planner Terry Roesch at troesch1@indy.rr.com.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
Following the Hocking Hills trip we will explore a new location (for many of us) by driving north approximately 3 hours to Cuyahoga Valley NP located between Akron and Cleveland, Ohio. The trails are similar to those at Eagle Creek, Mounds, and McCormick's Creek SP. We will see waterfalls too. As with the Hocking Hills trip once dates are set lodging suggestions and phone numbers will be shared. If you have any questions about this trip, please contact trip planner, John Lyghtel at jrlyghtel@aol.com.