Chatters, Sounds like an evening where you can get and give at the same time. Good Birding!!! Jeff R. Wilson OL' COOT / TLBA Bartlett Tenn. â??An Evening for the Birdsâ?? Press Release For more information about this event you may contact: Dr. David Aborn, Division of Biological and Environmental Science, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, (423) 425-5236, David-Aborn@xxxxxxx OR Troy Ettel, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Nashville, (615) 781-6653, Troy.Ettel@xxxxxxxxxxx Begin Press Release Join the Chattanooga chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for â??An Evening for the Birdsâ??, a benefit featuring Kenn Kaufman, a preeminent bird expert, author, and artist, and Choogie Kingfisher, a renowned, traditional Cherokee storyteller. This event will take place at the historic Chattanooga Choo-Choo on February 7, 2003 at 6:30PM EST and will benefit the Cherokee Memorial Park to be built on the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge and conservation projects protecting sandhill and whooping cranes, and other migratory birds. Admission is $15.00 and includes a ticket to sample desserts donated from restaurants throughout the Chattanooga area. There will also be a silent auction. For lodging, the Chattanooga Choo-Choo is offering a special $69 package (call 1-800-872-2529). For event details or to purchase a ticket, go to www.chattanoogatos.org or call (423) 886-4130. The event officially kicks off the 11th Annual Cherokee and Sandhill Crane Viewing Weekend, held each year in Birchwood, Tennessee. There you can view bald eagles, thousands of sandhill cranes, and enjoy numerous presentations (including a special childrenâ??s program). Optional End Press Release Kenn Kaufman is a gifted speaker and author of several books including the Peterson Field Guide to Advanced Birding, Kingbird Highway, and Birds of North America. He is currently a field editor for Audubon and a columnist for numerous magazines. Choogie Kingfisher is a traditional storyteller of the Cherokee Nation. He has received widespread recognition for his storytelling of traditional Cherokee legends and myths. He has traveled throughout the United States and several foreign countries practicing his craft for over 16 years. =================NOTES TO SUBSCRIBER===================== The TN-Bird Net requires you to sign your messages with first and last name, city (town) and state abbreviation. ----------------------------------------------------- To post to this mailing list, simply send email to: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ----------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send email to: tn-bird-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Topographical Maps located at http://topozone.com/find.asp * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Visit the Tennessee Ornithological Society web site at http://www.tnbirds.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TN-Bird Net Owner: Wallace Coffey, Bristol, TN jwcoffey@xxxxxxxxxx (423) 764-3958 =========================================================