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DRAGON BOAT RACE 2017

Ascend Greater Atlanta is seeking out paddlers to participate in Atlanta's 2017 Dragon Boat Festival. At least 20 paddlers and one steersperson are needed to race a dragon boat representing Ascend. If anyone is interested in being the drummer, let us know! Ascend members and their spouses/significant others and friends are welcome to join the team. This is a great opportunity to share Ascend team spirit in the local community; to network with people internally and externally; to enjoy exciting and fun outdoor activities with colleagues, friends and family members and to learn about Chinese culture (there is a beautiful legend behind the Dragon Boat Racing tradition!).

EVENT AGENDA:
7:25am: Dragon Boat Race Begins
12:05pm :500 Meter Races for Open Division Teams
12:30pm: Opening Ceremonies Begin
1:23pm: Raffle Drawing
1:45pm: Finals Begin
3:40pm: Award Ceremony

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: Saturday, September 9, 2017

TIME: 7:25am - 4:15pm

LOCATION: Lake Lanier Olympic Venue
3105 Clarks Bridge Rd,
Gainesville, GA 30506

COST: Members and Volunteers: Free; Non-Ascend members who are not volunteering: $10. For parking fee at venue, see below.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Participants and volunteers to mention their preferred time when registering.

• Lunch from Chef Wang Chinese Restaurant, hydration, and snacks will be provided.

• Team t-shirt designed by Ascend member, Julie Shen, will be given to race participants, as supplies last.

• You may contact Lucy Zhang, our team captain, at Lucy.zhang1@ey.com.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS FROM FESTIVAL WEBSITE:
There is limited parking at the Lake Lanier Olympic Park. All parking at the venue is $10 per car. We will have two off-site lots available with buses running continuously throughout the day beginning at 6:30am. Cost for shuttle is $2.00 per person for unlimited shuttle service.

New Haven Congregational Holiness Church: 615 White Sulphur Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501

Life Point Church: 1537 Pine Valley Rd., Gainesville, GA 30501

Directions to New Haven Congregational Holiness Church from Interstate 985:

Via I‐985 from I‐85

• Take Exit 24, turn left on Jesse Jewell Parkway.

• Turn right onto White Sulphur Rd.

• New Haven is just up the hill on your left.

Directions to New Haven Congregational Holiness Church from 400:

Via 400 from Atlanta

• Exit right at SR 369‐ Browns Bridge Rd.

• Follow SR 369 through Gainesville until you reach White Sulphur Rd (just past Kroger Marketplace, Chick‐fil‐A, and Quick Trip).

• Take a left on White Sulphur Rd.

• New Haven is just up the hill on your left.

Directions to Life Point Church from Interstate 985:

Via I‐985 from I‐85

• Take Exit 24, turn left on Jesse Jewell Parkway.

• Turn right onto White Sulphur Rd.

• Take 3rd left onto Pine Valley Rd.

• Church is just ahead on your right.

Directions to Life Point Church from 400:

Via 400 from Atlanta

• Exit right at SR 369‐ Browns Bridge Rd.

• Follow SR 369 through Gainesville until you reach White Sulphur Rd (just past Kroger Marketplace, Chick‐fil‐A, and Quick Trip).

• Take a left on White Sulphur Rd.

• Take 3rd left onto Pine Valley Rd.

• Church is just ahead on your right.

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