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Map-A-Thon for St. Lucia - February 28 at the Gear Closet

Map-A-Thon for St. Lucia – February 28 at the Gear Closet

Posted on by Mary Beth Sutton

Join us on February 28th from 12:00 pm on to participate in the OpenStreetMap Map-athon for St. Lucia.

So what does this have to do with The Gear Closet? The Gear Closet is a fundraising arm of Caribbean-SEA, which works to educate people about clean water, both here in Chattanooga and in the Caribbean.

What is the OpenStreetMap project?
OpenStreetMap is the project that creates and distributes free geographic data for the world. Many maps around the world are incomplete and/or proprietary. The OpenStreetMap project aims to provide free maps for anyone’s use. These can be for private citizens, government, and relief organizations. Continue reading “Map-A-Thon for St. Lucia – February 28 at the Gear Closet” →

Save Water, Drink Wine - February 6, 2016

Save Water, Drink Wine – February 6, 2016

Posted on by Mary Beth Sutton

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Come to our Save Water, Drink Wine Fundraiser on February 6, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at The Barn Nursery and raise money for Kids 4 Clean Water. It’s only $40/person and includes wine tasting and tapas and fun!
Bring your friends!

The Barn Nursery is located at  1801 East 24th Street Place in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Buy your tickets here!


Yard Sale SATURDAY!!

Posted on by Mary Beth Sutton

The Gear Closet is cleaning “house” and directing you to do the same…

On 8/8 at 0800 all smart phone GPS systems intending to go to The World’s Longest Yard Sale – The 127 Corridor Sale will be routed to The World’s “Lostest” Yard Sale instead.

(we do not apologize for the inconvenience <3)

Here’s how to become part of the “confusion”:

yard saleSHOW UP AND SELL. Buy a 10×10 spot for $10 dollars and show off your auctioneer voice. Set up a booth or sell from your trunk.

STUDENTS! This is your opportunity to start fresh and create new opportunities for yourself, so we’re offering FREE spaces to all students and Caribbean Student Environmental Alliance members.

Please help raise awareness by spreading/sharing the word. We need people to hear about this from every direction. If you’re interested in using our lot as your yard sale, please rsvp via info@gearcloset.org

Thanks and Love, The Gear Closeteers!

Chattanooga OUTDOORS Show is NOT the Gear Swap!

Posted on by Mary Beth Sutton

Hey!  There has been some confusion with the new Outdoors Show coming to Camp Jordan.  THAT will be a cool event with lots of commercial vendors of outdoor related stuff. According to their email, they will have exhibitors from camping, hunting, ATV’s, rock climbing, kayaking, and just about everything!  Check out ChattanoogaOutdoorsShow.com and go visit Camp Jordan May 8,9, & 10!

As for the GEAR SWAP, it’s personal folks and businesses who have gear to swap, sell, trade, etc.  Rock/Creek will be there….so will BOLD/GOLD from the YMCA…..and many folks who are cleaning out closets and garages so they can get more fun gear!!  The SWAP is on April 18th at the Gear Closet this year….and followed by a Pint Night to support outdoor programs at Red Bank Elementary School!!

Come join us on the 18th of April from 10 to 4….and beyond!!

Chattanooga's Spring Gear Swap is coming to the Gear Closet!

Chattanooga’s Spring Gear Swap is coming to the Gear Closet!

Posted on by Mary Beth Sutton

gear swamp bannerSince the Chattanooga Outdoors Show is now on their plate, Outdoor Chattanooga asked us to host the Spring Gear Swap….so if you want to sell your outdoor gear and clothing, get a booth, share a booth!  Date is Saturday, April 18th.  10am to 4pm.  Set up is from 9am.  If you need to bring your vehicle in to off load, get there by 9 since no vehicles will be parking in our yard that day!  We will end the day with a pint night benefiting Outdoor programs and nature trail at Red Bank Elementary!  Thanks to Rock/Creek for helping!!