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Please say you saw us in Athens Living | The Red & Black | Thursday, November 16, 2006 | 29 HOT DOG: Healthier options ► From Page 6 commons that many foot ball players stop by to visit Washington and grab a lemon-pepper pork chop. Veggie dogs, the newest menu item, were added for more health-conscious stu dents. “I can put the weight on or take it off. If you want to lose weight or gain it, I can do it,” Washington said. Washington hopes to keep LaPonda Dawgs open through the spring semes ter, excluding student holi days. “When y’all take a break, I take a break,” Washington said. Like a true salesman, Washington promotes his food every chance he gets. When asked about his favorite item, Washington said, “All of it’s good. I like it all.” ZOO: Bear Hollow allows interaction DERBY: Be part of the team ► From Page 21 Hart said. “The oldest is in her 40s, but it's mostly younger girls.” Women interested in being a part of the Athens Roller Derby can go to the group’s MySpace page. Future participants also can visit the practice space at Skate-A-Round on Cherokee Road, off Lexington Road, in Athens from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays for now. Monthly dues are $30, which covers the practice space, T- shirts and the future Web site, but new members can come to their first four practices for free. Everyone should bring her own knee and elbow pads, wrist and mouth guards, hel mets and skates. ATHENS ROLLER DERBY When: 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays Where: Skate-A-Round, Cherokee Road, Athens Cost: $30/month dues and protective gear More Information: www.myspace.com/athensrollerderby > From Page 26 variety of programs with many geared toward chil dren. In the Zoo Apprentice Program, also called Z.A.R, participants ages 9-13 learn about being a zookeeper over a three week period. “Z.A.R helps children figure out if they really like animals,” said Melissa Reid, Program Leader for the Wildlife Trail. “Everyone wants to feed animals but not clean the cages. The program teaches them responsibility.” In addition to feeding and learning about the animals, each child has his or her name displayed on a plaque upon completion of the pro gram. For the five-year-old in all of us, the wildlife trail offers Zoo Parties to celebrate birthdays in a unique fashion. Though there are three packages ranging from $75-135, all parties receive a tour of the zoo and a t-shirt for the person celebrating their special day. If you simply want to learn and interact more with the animals, try visiting the Sunday Open Exhibit Hall. On first and third Sundays of every month, Bear Hollow employees give guided feeding tours to the public. Then on second and fourth Sundays, class rooms are open to exploring various projects with the animals at the zoo. If you are intrigued upon visiting and are interested in volunteering a variety of opportunities are available. In addition to volun teering, many University students work at Bear Hollow to gain experi ence. “My favorite part of my job is the opportunity to have first hand experi ence with the animals, which a lot of places do not do. Bear Hollow is amaz ing,” Schwezerel said. Whether you are looking for work experi ence or simply an after noon retreat, Bear Hollow offers an escape from hectic campus life and the possibility of making a furry new friend.