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HAPNA Calendar of Events – 2023

HAPNA Botanical Garden – Dig It!

Saturday, March 25

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Your botanical garden’s flowers and plants need 5-10 folks to help fertilize and preen. Bring gloves, rakes, hand shovels, etc. Please sign up above! The HAPNA Botanical Garden is located at 311 Jackson.

For updates check out @HAPNAofParis on FB and Instagram.

Spring Pick Up with Keep Paris-HC Beautiful/HC Litter Program

Saturday, April 15

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Grab the kiddos and meet at the Atkins-Porter Rec Center/Dog Park, corner of S. Highland and Walnut. You bring gloves, work shoes/boots and water; the HC Litter Program will bring grabbers, bags and a trailer! Let’s make the neighborhood beautiful and welcoming for the World’s Biggest Fish Fry.

This event has no rain date.

For updates check out @HAPNAofParis on FB and Instagram.

Mother’s Day Saturday Yard Sale in Atkins Porter Neighborhood

Saturday, May 13

7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Enjoy finding treasures at multiple yard sales in the Historic Atkins-Porter Neighborhood. Hours may vary. Maps available at each sale location.

New this year, ALL purchases from 501 Dunlap Street sale will be matched 100% to support HAPNA projects. Sale is rain or shine.

For updates check out @HAPNAofParis on FB and Instagram.

(Note: HAPNA neighbors wishing to participate may message Rachel Terrell on FB with your name and address of sale)

Summer Kayaking with HAPNA

Second Saturdays, June-August, 9:00 AM

Enjoy a morning of paddling on nearby waterways with neighborhood guides. Join us for 9:00 AM departure from the Atkins-Porter Rec Center parking lot, corner of Walnut and S. Highland. Bring your kayak/canoe, transportation, lifejackets, water and snacks. Attendees must sign waiver. This event has no rain date.

For updates check out @HAPNAofParis on FB and Instagram.

Library Children’s Story Hour:

Mondays in June and mid-July through early autumn, 10:30 AM

Join the talented Kayla Nation, W.G. Rhea Public Library’s Youth Librarian, as she shares terrific stories, crafts and more under the pavilion at the HAPNA Botanical Garden, 311 Jackson.

This event has no rain date.

For updates check out @HAPNAofParis on FB and Instagram.

Watchable Wildlife with Ranger Joan:

Thursdays in June, 10:30 AM

From birds to mammals, and fish to insects, children love critters! Discover more about our area’s watchable wildlife with TN National Wildlife Refuge Ranger Joan Howe. Meet under the shade of the pavilion at the HAPNA Botanical Garden, 311 Jackson.

This event has no rain date.

For updates check out @HAPNAofParis on FB and Instagram.

Atkins-Porter Food Trucks and Tunes

Sunday, October 1, 1:00-4:00 PM

Join us for this free, inaugural event as HAPNA welcomes the talented Fajita Brothers to the stage on the lawn of the former Atkins-Porter School, corner of Walnut and S. Highland. Bring a chair or blanket and money for food and tips.

In case of inclement weather, the music will move inside AP Rec Center.

For updates check out @HAPNAofParis on FB and Instagram.

Howl-o-ween Costume Contest:

Saturday, October 14, noon

Are your dogs rockin’ their Halloween outfits? Don’t miss the Howl-o-ween Costume Contest in the Atkins-Porter Dog Park. Sponsored by Jay Odom Designs with special thanks to HAPNA and other participating sponsors.

For updates or inclement weather info, check out @HAPNAofParis on FB and Instagram.

Second Annual Scarecrow Classic:

Saturday, October 28, 7:00 AM

Grab your costumes (or just your running clothes) for the Atkins-Porter Scarecrow Classic 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds benefit your Historic Atkins-Porter Neighborhood Association.

Visit EventBrite.com for registration or stop by Re/Max Cornerstone Real Estate, 1011 Locust Street, Paris.

For updates check out @HAPNAofParis on FB and Instagram.

Thanksgiving weekend

Saturday evening, November 25

Join your friends and family at the botanical garden and bask in the glow of thousands of Christmas lights! This provides a great photo op for you family’s holiday cards and posts.

For updates check out @HAPNAofParis on FB and Instagram.

Atkins-Porter Neighborhood Gift of Light

Evenings, December 10 – 31

Many neighbors deck their homes and lawns for your enjoyment during HAPNA’S GIFT OF LIGHT! Drive or stroll through the neighborhood and enjoy the colorful lights, inflatables and even music. Several of these homes will win one of the coveted, BPU Awards for HAPNA’s Annual Lighting Contest.

For updates check out @HAPNAofParis on FB and Instagram.

Judging and Awards Presentation for HAPNA Lighting Contest

Evenings, December 16 and 17

Christmas light judging is December 16, with awards presented on December 17 by our sponsor, Board of Public Utilities! All homes with lights will be considered. No need to enter. Good luck and thank you to all who decorate their homes for HAPNA’s Gift of Light.

For updates check out @HAPNAofParis on FB and Instagram.

Updated March 17, 2023