Forge Edgmont Path and Mountain Frame Bike - 17.5"

$181.99 (Reg $259.99)

The Forge Edgmont is in keeping with Forge's commitment to exceptional performance and price. The geometry on the 6061 ALL ALUMINUM FRAME is designed for control and responsiveness. Powered by the higher grade SHIMANO ACERA drivetrain and SHIMANO ALTUS rapidfire shifters that perform effortlessly through 24 speeds. The 26x2.10" tires are designed for off-road riding yet equally suited for a ride through town. XCT SR Fork smoothes out nature's terrain while the TEKTRO brakes provide stopping power and reliability. The Edgmont experience begins the moment you settle onto the WTB saddle and realize - this is more than just a bike. This is a Forge, the perfect escape!

Bridge brings Greenway closer to completion

http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/jun/09/no-headline---10greenway/

EVANSVILLE — Completion of the Industrial Corridor of Evansville's Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage moved closer to completion Thursday with the installation of a pedestrian bridge in Lamasco Park.

The 220-foot bridge spans a storm water discharge area that feeds into Pigeon Creek. It was scheduled to have been set in February but was delayed flooding from Pigeon Creek.

The concrete decking for the bridge is to be poured next week, and the bridge is expected to be completed by June 17. It will not open to the public, though, until sometime in August.

When completed, it will tie the Greenway's Industrial Corridor to the Riverfront and Middle Levee Corridors.

Glenn Boberg, the Deputy Director of the city's Department of Parks and Recreation, said the bridge was the quickest way to connect the gap between the Riverfront and Middle Levee Corridors.

"It would be an opportunity for another unique feature on the Greenway," Boberg said.

He said other ideas that were considered would have caused problems with the pump station near the park and that the costs were nearly the same.

"Not only is the Greenway a wonderful recreational amenity, it also serves as a vital, viable means of exercise and transportation for our community," said Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel.

Boberg said the bridge is a unique opportunity for people to utilize for recreation, exercise, and even transportation to get to the Downtown area.

"With gas prices getting close to $4 and reaching over $4 in some places, we need to develop some of these alternate transportation routes in this city to allow people to use their bicycles, to run or walk to get to different places," he said. "That's the magic of the Greenway right now."

Roberta Heiman, President of the Evansville-Area Trail Coalition, said the bridge is an important step in connecting the trail.

"I think it's wonderful, this is another really important step forward," she said.

The bridge is part of the Phase Two of the Industrial Corridor which extends from West Franklin Street around Lamasco Park, under West Delaware and Columbia streets and will end at West Maryland Street At that point, it will connect with Phase Three which will run from Maryland Street to Louisiana Street

Phase Two is expected to be completed in August followed by Phase Three in October.

XTERRA Scales Lake

Saturday, June 4th, 2011
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Super Sprint: Swim 0.5 Mile - Mtn. Bike 5.5 Miles - Trail Run 3.3 Miles

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The XTERRA Scales Lake is an association-wide event. The funds generated from the triathlon will significantly increase the number of children, youth and families who have the opportunity to experience the extraordinary impact of the following programs: Y-CAP, Diamonds, Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Soccer, Basketball, Midnight Basketball, Youth and Government, Life Skills, After School Rocks (Drug Prevention), Healthy Kids Day, Preschool, Before and After School Childcare, Summer Day Camp, Preschool Sports, Kid's Night Out, Tumbling, Family Night, Fit Kids, Various Senior programs, Adult Wellness Programs, CPR, and Nutrition Classes.

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Signs of spring.

Evansville's Evening on the River

Presented by Vectren


A stroll on the riverfront, a breathtaking sunset over the Ohio River, music, food, desserts and
libations… Come experience “Evening on the River”.
Seventh Annual Evening on the River Friday, June 4th from 6:30pm - 10:00pm




This fundraising event benefiting the Evansville Parks Foundation and Keep Evansville Beautiful will include stage and street performances, horse-drawn carriage rides, a silent auction and a "movable feast" of food, desserts and drinks from area restaurants, wine shops, caterers and grocers, presented at locations along Riverside Drive between Casino Aztar and the Pagoda.

Evening on the River drew nearly 1,400 patrons and raised $75,000 in 2009. All proceeds benefit Evansville parks facilities and programs. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $60, or $65 at the door. All entertainment, food and drinks for the evening are included. For tickets call (812) 435-6141 or buy online.

Garden Grab Bag - Gurney's Seed & Nursery

Garden Grab Bag - Gurney's Seed & Nursery

Garden Walk