September to Remember |
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Blown Transmission & Repairs Cost $4000+...
Now It's Time To "FUN"rai$e |
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SEPTEMBER 10
($40) |
SEPTEMBER 17 ($20) |
SEPTEMBER 24
($10) |
OCTOBER 1
($25) |
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Pre-purchase your T-Shirt now!!!
Get your NEW GTD T-shirt for a one-time donation of $20!!
Your donation will go towards our total goal.
Click the "Buy Now" button and choose your payment type...
and don't forget to let us know your gender & shirt size.
>>> DO ALL 4 EVENTS FOR $100 AND GET THE GTD T-SHIRT FOR FREE <<< |
4EVENTS n 4WEEKS to raise $4000 |
NEXT EVENT!!
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Urban Canoeing (& Lunch)
5 mile trek to/from 102nd Ave & War Veteran's Park!
2 times to choose from (9:30am-12:30pm or 12:00-3:00pm)
Cross Bayou Canal & Boca Ciega Bay | $10/person
Great for families! Great for couples! Great for individuals!
(6 years old & older welcome. 30 canoers at a time.) | |||
SEPTEMBER 24 |
-TRIP OVERVIEW-
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Enjoy The "Million Dollar Mile" Tour-Of-Homes
as we paddle through the beautiful Bayou Club Estates
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Paddle Past A Few Million Dollar Homes
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Get Some Great Exercise
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Enjoy Some Great Fellowship
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Paddle Under Golf Cart Bridges
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See Creative Docks
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Make a Few Friends
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Enjoy God's Creation
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Paddle Under Railroad Tracks & Bridges
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Awesome Family Experience!!
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Paddle Through A Short Tunnel
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AGES 6 & UP WELCOME!! GR8 4 FAMILIES!! GR8 4 COUPLES!! GR8 4 INDIVIDUALS!! |
URBAN CANOEING THIS SATURDAY!!!!!
We have 2 TIME SLOTS TO CHOOSE FROM!!
GROUP 1: The first group will be meeting at the Canoe Launch in Pinellas Park at 9:30am (See map above. The Pinellas Park Canoe Launch is at the end of 102nd Ave just west of Cross Bayou Elementary School). Group 1 will be paddling 5 miles from 10:00am - noon. Our destination is beautiful Shelter #5 at War Veteran's Memorial Park where we will eat lunch and meet up with Group #2.
GROUP 2: The second group will be meeting at noon at Shelter #5 at Bay Pines' War Veteran's Memorial Park. (See map above. Address: 9600 Bay Pines Blvd, St Petersburg, FL 33708). Lunch will be served around noon & we will begin paddling at 1pm. Our trek is also 5 miles long and our destination is the 102 Ave Canoe Launch / Take-Out. Approximate paddling time = 2 hrs. A shuttle service will be provided to get all paddlers back to their vehicles.
AND ENJOY LUNCH AT BEAUTIFUL SHELTER #5
AT BAY PINES WAR VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARK!! ![]() COST & RESERVATIONS: The cost is $10/person, AND YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY FRIDAY AT 2PM!!
To reserve your spot call the GTD Adventure Line (727) 394-9483 or email us at: info@goingthedistance.org.
To pay online go to our website: http://www.goingthedistanc WHAT TO WEAR (BRING)...
WARNING: There is always a possibility of getting wet. Canoes do capsize & friends do splash friends. If you don't want something to get wet or sink to the bottom of the canal then you will need to waterproof it & make it float or tie it to something that floats... or consider leaving it in the vehicle.
[_] Sandals or Watershoes or Flip Flops or Tennis Shoes
[_] Swimsuit AND/OR:
[_] Activity Shorts
[_] Activity Shirt
[_] Hat
[_] Towel
[_] Water Bottles (you will need at least 30 ounces of fluids)
[_] Energy Bars / Snacks
[_] Sunglasses
[_] Sunscreen
[_] Change of Clothes (optional)
[_] Eyeglasses / Contacts (if applicable)
[_] Any Necessary Meds (if applicable)
[_] Waterproof Camera (optional)
[_] SIGNED WAIVER |
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Caving
Yes, there are caves in Florida... and they're awesome!
Whitecliff Cave - Ocala, FL | $25/person
Great for families! Great for couples! Great for individuals!
(8 years old & older welcome. 20 cavers at a time.) | |||
OCTOBER 1 |
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BROOMBALL: SEPT 17TH!!!!!
We have the rink reserved for 2 hrs (9:30pm - 11:30pm)!!! BUT BE THERE BY 9:10PM SO YOU CAN GET INSTRUCTIONS & PREPARED TO PLAY!!
Broomball is like playing hockey, but in your tennis shoes. It's a blast! This is a great event to bring family & friends to!! There are no age restrictions.
BUY MORE, SAVE MORE: The cost is $20/person, but if you buy more than 1 ticket you $ave $$$!! 2 for $35 or 4 for $65. PREPAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!
To pay online go to our website: http://www.goingthedistanc CARPOOL: We will be meeting at Smiley's Coffeehouse at 8pm to carpool to Ellenton.
(Directions to Smiley's can be found on this link: http://www.smileyscoffeeho BROOMBALL LOCATION:
Ellenton Sports & Ice Complex (7 miles south of the Skyway - Exit 224 off I-75)
5309 29th Street East
Ellenton, FL 34222 Some people are going early to shop at the Ellenton Outlet Mall (right next door) & eat before Broomball.
WHAT TO WEAR (BRING): Must wear closed-toe shoes (no cleats), jeans, t-shirt or sweatshirt, bring a jacket in case you get cold, $20... and a few extra bucks for snacks if you want them.
![]() ABOUT THE ELLENTON ICE COMPLEX & LOCATION: Located 7 miles south of the Skyway Bridge & just North of the Prime Outlet Mall in Ellenton, FL, (Exit 224 off I-75). The 115,000 square foot "igloo-like" complex is a state-of-the-art facility on the Florida Gulf Coast offering recreational and entertainment activities for all ages. The complex features two NHL size ice rinks, a 13,500 sq/ft indoor soccer/football field, a fitness center, video game room, conference rooms, concessions area, birthday party rooms, Precision Edge Hockey Pro Shop, Ellenton Suds Sports Grill and the recently opened Ice Dreams Arcade, 6R Martial Arts and Our New Multi-Purpose Room. |
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Paintball
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400' Zipline
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High Ropes Challenge Course
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40' Swing
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Awesome Family Experience!!
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Overcome Your Fears!!
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ALL AGES WELCOME, BUT TO PLAY PAINTBALL YOU MUST BE 10 OR OLDER |
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