Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Crafts & Carols, Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Wednesday, December 20 at

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST

235 E MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403

What goes together better than Craft beers and Christmas carols? Thats right, I couldn't think of anything either.

Bring your singing voice and Christmas cheer to kick the week of Christmas off with a few delicious craft beers and your favorite Christmas songs. From Silent Night to I saw momma kissing Santa Claus, from Winter Ales to IPAs, you'll feel right at home at Crafts and Carols.

for more information, click HERE

Creative Discovery Museum Community Free Days, Friday & Saturday, December 15 & 16, 2017

FRIDAY - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 - 16

Creative Discovery Museum COMMUNITY FREE DAYS

Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN

In celebration of this special time of year, we're opening our doors to the public for free this Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16. Join us from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and make a splash in RiverPlay, create a masterpiece in Arts Alley, and dig the dinos in Excavation Station! Bring the family and enjoy art lessons, science demos, and all the fun and learning Creative Discovery Museum has to offer.

for more information, click HERE

Creative Discovery Museum Free Family Night, Thursday, December 14, 2017

Creative Discovery Museum

Free Family Night
Thursday, December 14
5:30pm – 8:00pm

Creative Discovery Museum,
321 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN

Tonight is the night to join us for free family fun.
Make a splash in RiverPlay!
Create a masterpiece in Arts Alley!
Dig the dinos in Excavation Station!
Bring the family and enjoy art lessons,
science demos,
a drawing for a free membership,
guests from other organizations such as Project Ready for School and
much much more!

for more information, click HERE

Caroling in St Elmo!! Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Caroling In St Elmo

Tuesday, December 12

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EST

St Elmo Community Center/Park

St Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409

Spread some Christmas Cheer. Lets meet at the playground at 530 and have some hot chocolate. Then at 6pm we will start caroling around the neighborhood.

for more information, click HERE

Outdoor Summit Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Outdoor Summit

Tuesday, December 12 at

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EST

Outdoor Chattanooga

200 River St, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405

Join us Tuesday, December 12 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. for a FREE Outdoor Summit at Outdoor Chattanooga. The Girls Inc. of Chattanooga students who participated in the Outdoor Girls program will set up interactive booths to demonstrate all the outdoor skills they've learned throughout the semester! There will be door prizes from REI, Outdoor Chattanooga and Girls Inc., and The Green Tambourine will be catering. Free fun for everyone! Come out and support these amazing ladies and learn a new outdoor skill.

for more information, click HERE

Carols and Cookies, Monday, December 11, 2017

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11

7 p.m.

Carols and Cookies

at Seventh-day Adventist Church,

4200 St. Elmo Avenue

Learn to Ride a Bicycle, Monday, December 11, 2017

Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class

December 11, 2017 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA

Learn how to ride a bicycle in as little as one class, or come see us to refresh your rusty skills.
Through simple, bicycling drills, Outdoor Chattanooga's League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors will teach you:
-Balance, starting, stopping and pedaling
-Bicycle fit and seating position
-How gears and brakes work
-Types of bicycles
-Parts of the bicycle as basic maintenance
-Helmet fit and safety checks
-Rules for sidewalk, greenway and beginner road riding
-Roadway signage and hand signaling
The class consists of a set of exercises and safety drills that are designed to help beginner riders of all ages progress at their own speed and ability.
In case of inclement weather, the class will be held inside the Outdoor Chattanooga facility.
Outdoor Chattanooga can provide bicycles for adults and kids 4' tall and over.
Children shorter than 4' must bring their own bicycle.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR A HELMET.
Classes are offered on the 2nd Monday each month.
Cost: Free
Pre-registration required.
Visit: Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park

for more information, click HERE

Monday, December 11, 2017

Soup Night, Sunday, December 10, 2017

Sunday, December 10

Soup Night

at the Tap House

Come one, come all!

This is at least the 5th annual St. Elmo Community Soup Night, hosted by the St. Elmo Small Groups of Rock Creek Fellowship.

This event is FREE!

Expect hot soups (we'll have vegetarian, vegan, and kid-friendly soups, too),

breads,

and dessert

If you know of a neighbor in need of a meal, please bring a container and take some home.

We love this opportunity to serve the neighborhood that we all love, sharing the warmth and wonder of Christ during the holiday season!

Hope you can join us!

Live Nativity IN ST ELMO!!, Saturday, December 9, 2017

The annual Shrum/Smoker Family Christmas Card to the St. Elmo community will be on Sat., Dec.9th from 7 p.m.-8p.m. at 4700 Tennessee Avenue.
For those who are new to the neighborhood we welcome you to join our neighbors and friends to watch as our family portrays the nativity scene in costume and with live animals to begin the Christmas season at our houses. There will be lights, decorations, music AND....
Santa will be on the sidewalk to talk to the little ones, give a treat, and pose for pics!
This is our way of saying Merry Christmas to each of you so hope to see you here!
Shrum/Smoker Families

Christmas at the Post, Saturday, December 9, 2017

CHRISTMAS AT THE POST
Saturday, Dec. 9.
6th Cavalry Museum,
Barnhardt Circle,
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Christmas market,
food,
music,
pictures with Santa
and
Fort Oglethorpe Christmas parade.
4 p.m. parade,
6 p.m. fireworks, music and Santa.

Lookout Valley Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 9, 2017

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9

12 noon

Lookout Valley Christmas Parade

John A. Patten Center.

3202 Kelley's Ferry Rd

Whole Foods Kids Club Holiday Edition, Saturday, December 9, 2017

Kids Club: Holiday Edition

Whole Foods

Dec 9

12-2pm

Inside Whole Foods Market in Chattanooga at the Kids Club table.

301 Manufacturer's Road Chattanooga, TN 37405

Kids ages 3-10

Free

Drop off the kiddos at our Kids Club table while you finish your holiday shopping or join in on the fun! We will be making a holiday craft & serving delicious holiday treats!

Stop in our store & drop off the kiddos at our Kids Club table while you finish your holiday shopping or join in on the fun! We will be making a holiday craft & serving delicious holiday treats!

for more information, click HERE

Pancake Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, December 9, 2017

PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Saturday, Dec. 9

8-10 a.m.

Chili's,

123 Northgate Mall Drive

Free pancakes with Santa;

donations accepted for the Alzheimer's Association.

A Christmas Tail 5K And Mutt Strut, Saturday, December 9, 2017

A Christmas Tail 5K And Mutt Strut

Saturday, December 9

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

Veterinary Care and Specialty Group

3812 Tennessee ave, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409

Join the Humane Educational Society on Saturday, December 9th for the fourth annual A Christmas Tail in historic St. Elmo. The annual event is A Christmas themed 5K and 1 mile Mutt Strut benefitting the Humane Educational Society. Funds raised at the event will benefit the shelter’s Special Needs Fund, which provides lifesaving surgery and medication as well as heartworm treatment to animals with treatable injuries and illness, giving them a second chance at a happy home and healthier life. The 5K and Mutt Strut are a fun way to support the shelter’s mission to provide education and outreach to the community, medical services for needy animals, humane investigation, shelter for homeless animals, and strong adoption programs that ensure all adopted animals have safe and loving forever homes.
The 5K is both a timed competitive race and a non-competitive fun run and walk for 2-legged participants only. The route offers scenic views of historic St. Elmo and the course is flat and fast. The race begins at 9:00 a.m. Awards will be presented following the 5K race at the Veterinary Care and Specialty Group at 3812 Tennessee Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37409 in the following divisions: Overall male & female, 14 & under, 15-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & over. All participants will receive an event t-shirt and goody bag. Winners will receive a keepsake ornament.

The Mutt Strut is for participants of all ages and their canine friends. It is a 1-mile fun walk starting at 9:45 a.m. For those without pets of their own, the shelter offers the option to rent a dog for the day. All 2-Legged Participants of the Mutt Strut will receive an event t-shirt and goody bag. All 4-Legged Participants will receive special treats.
Registration and a lite breakfast will begin at 8:00 am at Veterinary Care and Specialty Group located at 3812 Tennessee Ave. Breakfast will be generously provided by Chatta-Cakes Bakery. This event will be held rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds, rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Humane Educational Society. Register online at www.heschatt.org on or before December 8th, 2017 or by mail postmarked by December 1st, 2017. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a day of fun in beautiful St. Elmo! All proceeds from this event benefit the Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga.
Join us after the event for the Tap House Social! All participants will receive 10% off beer and medal winners in their division can show their medal to receive a $3 beer! Dogs are allowed on the patio so don't miss out on the after party!

for more information, click HERE or HERE or HERE

First Christmas: Home, Friday - Sunday, December 8 - 10, 2017

First Christmas: Home

December 8 2017 6:30 pm

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga., October 31, 2017 – First Baptist Church Fort Oglethorpe is proud to present First Christmas: Home, an original story about friends and family gathering to celebrate, and how the real meaning of Christmas always brings us home. This second-annual special community worship event features both nostalgic and spiritual Christmas songs, compelling drama, and a captivating full orchestra with strings.

It’s Christmas once again—time to be with friends, family, and those who share a faith that points us to Jesus Christ, the one whom we celebrate. This year’s First Christmas production features a mixture of musical selections made famous by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir as well as classic carol medleys that tell of the Heavenly Savior King who came down to earth as a mere baby. Other musical highlights include the worship choir and soloists singing Kirk Franklin’s spiritial “Now Behold the Lamb” and a dynamic trio reviving a true Christmas favorite “Mary Did you Know?”.

The setting is a festive Christmas party, where everyone is welcome and expectant. The warmth in the air isn’t just Christmas spirit set aglow by the fireplace, but instead the spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ living in his people. True life stories you’ll hear from the stage as well as cherished music from this beloved season will pull your heart closer to Jesus this Christmas. So come, worship with us and experience the warmth and love of a Christmas at home.

Performance Details:

Friday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 10 at 10:45 a.m.

First Baptist Church Family Life Center | 2645 Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.

Free tickets are available in advance, but are not required for admittance.

for more information, click HERE or HERE

Celebrate Christmas at Covenant, Thursday & Friday, December 7 & 8, 2017

Celebrate Christmas at Covenant

Come experience the joy of Christmas at Covenant College’s annual Christmas celebration on Thursday, December 7, 2017, or Friday, December 8, 2017. Free tickets are available on our website for the concerts in the chapel, and VIP parking can be reserved for $5.

Celebrate Christmas at Covenant is the result of collaboration throughout the entire music department and represents the work of students and faculty alike. Professors Scott Finch ’96, Lok Kim, Jim Ward, Kara Funke, and Cindy Wallis will direct ensembles during the performance.

The concert will center on the theme, “Marvelous in Our Eyes,” which calls attention to the fact that our appropriate response to reflecting on Christ’s first advent is sheer wonder, awe, and praise. We cannot be silent because God has not been silent. We hope that you will join us in praise of our King!

The concert will feature a wide range of musical talent including the Jazz Ensemble, Covenant Singers, Chamber Singers, Flute Choir, Brass Choir, Covenant Chorale, and Chamber Orchestra, with Jane Metcalfe ’19 as our featured organist.

Doors for the concerts will open at 6:30 p.m and the concerts begin at 7:00 p.m.

Cocoa, Carols, & Cookies

A reception will be held on the Overlook immediately following the concert. All those attending the concert are invited to join us under a tent near the Overlook for refreshments, with the Chamber Singers serving as musical hosts for this portion of the evening. There is no charge to attend the reception.

VIP parking for those who make a reservation will be available in the Visitor Lot and North Lot. Reserved parking for all attendees will be available in the Sanderson Lot, Ashe Lot, and Scenic Lot.

for more information, click HERE

Throwback Thursday at Hunter Museum of American Art, Thursday, December 7, 2017

4 - 8 p.m Throwback Thursday

50% Off ALL Regular-Priced Domino’s Pizza, ends Thursday, December 7, 2017

Through December 7th, hop on over to Dominos.com where they are offering 50% off ANY Pizza at Regular Menu Price when you place your order online. Please note that some crust types, toppings, and premium items may come with an additional charge.

"A Christmas Carol" at St Elmo United Methodist Church, Sunday, December 3, 2017

Sunday, December 3

at 6:30 PM

Join us for our second of two movie nights, this one hosted by St Elmo United Methodist Church. All are invited to this fun evening as we gather in the sanctuary to watch "A Christmas Carol". We will provide cookies, popcorn and drinks so grab a bite to eat before you come and join us for this night of fellowship.
Child care will be provided.

"God bless us, everyone!"

Looking for a movie night for the whole family? Plan on joining us at St Marks Church on December 1 as we screen "A Muppet Christmas Carol".

for more information, click HERE

Moravian Love Feast, Sunday, December 3, 2017

MORAVIAN LOVE FEAST

Sunday, Dec. 3

5:30-7:15 p.m.

First Christian Church,

650 McCallie Ave.

Free Moravian bun with sweet coffee served;

preceded by music by the UTK Trombone Choir at 5:30 p.m.

for more information, click HERE or HERE

Comfort & Joy, First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3, 2017

for more information, click HERE

Holiday Fest with Santa, Saturday, December 2, 2017

HOLIDAY FEST WITH SANTA

10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2.

Virginia College,

721 Eastgate Loop.

Free family event

with

craft activities,

photos with Santa,

writing cards to the military for Operation Gratitude,

tacky sweater contest.

for more information, click HERE

Main X 24, Saturday, December 2, 2017

Main X 24
Celebrate Main Street & the Southside district with a packed schedule of entertainment, green living, fashion shows, parades and parties, music and motion - on streets. Santa will be at the Choo Choo. Held the 1st weekend in Dec.

for more information, click HERE

Holiday Open House at Cravens House, Friday, December 1 & Saturday, December 2, 2017

Friday, December 1 & Saturday, December 2
6-8 pm
Holiday Open House at Cravens House
Cravens House Reservation on Lookout Mountain
Free (Reservations required by calling Lookout Mountain Battlefield)

for more information, click HERE

Saturday, November 18, 2017

City-wide Pot Luck, Monday, November 20, 2017

Join us at One Table

Monday, November 20th

from 11:30 - 1:30

On November 20th, Causeway is shutting down the block in the middle of Martin Luther King Boulevard for our annual, city-wide Thanksgiving potluck : One Table.
<<Please note the location change this year! It's 2 blocks east on MLK in front of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.>>

1TABLE is Causeway's city-wide Thanksgiving potluck. At 1TABLE, we're working to remove barriers and bring people together from across Chattanooga to get to know each other and build understanding. We believe that to build a city that is an honest reflection of its residents, everyone should be invited to the table.

There's no fee, no expectations and no agenda, just an open invitation to get to know your neighbors a little better and to give thanks for this city of ours, together.

With support from our generous donors, Causeway provides the turkey, dressing and gravy. We ask that everyone else, as able, brings a sidedish or dessert to share.

for more information, click HERE or HERE

Thanksgiving Unity Dinner, Saturday, November 18, 2017

Thanksgiving Unity Dinner

November 18

5:30 - 8 pm

Darrius Ware and Inspirational Praise Citywide Mass Choir is hosting a free Thanksgiving Dinner at the Eastdale Recreation Center. We will be taking donations for Gloves of Love Homeless Ministry....new or gently used jackets, hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, blankets/comforters, socks. Come and enjoy some good food and fellowship with your neighbors!

for more information, click HERE or HERE

HoHo Expo, Saturday & Sunday, November 18 & 19, 2017

HoHo Expo (November 18 - 19)

Saturday , November 18 (10 am - 5 p.m) & Sunday, November 19 (11 am - 5 pm.)

Free Admission -- Free Parking

Free Apple Cider, Cookie, and Candy Canes

Free Picture with Santa

Free Kids Activity Zone

for more information, click HERE

Hope Harvest 2017, Saturday, November 18, 2017

Hope Harvest 20017

Free Turkey giveaway

hosted by Pneuma Christian Center

11 a.m. at South Chattanooga Recreation Center

They will also be at 3 Other Rec Centers:
Washington Hills Rec Center,
Westside Rec Center
Eastdale Rec Center

for more information, click HERE or HERE

Mini-Money School 2017, Saturday, November 18, 2017

Mini-Money School 2017
by Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise

Date and Time
Sat, November 18, 2017
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM EST
Location
Red Bank High School
640 Morrison Springs Road
Chattanooga, TN 37415

Join us at Red Bank High School on November 18th for Mini-Money School! In partnership with Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise (CNE) and Northside Neighborhood House (NNH), Mini-Money School will feature some of the most popular subjects from Money School, from credit score repair to retirement. This event is open to anyone aged 13 or older.
Doors will open at 9:30am and the workshops will start at 10am. Lunch will be provided.
The schedule will be announced soon. RSVP to be updated!

for more information, click HERE

154th Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga, Saturday & Sunday, November 18 & 19, 2017

154th Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga

Saturday & Sunday, November 18 & 19

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Around Chattanooga (3370 Lafayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742)

Fee Information: At Point Park, $5 for ages 16 and over. Ages 15 and under are free.; All other program locations are free of charge

Join park rangers for a variety of special programs to commemorate the 154th anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga.

Saturday, November 18

Cravens House - Open House
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Cravens House on Lookout Mountain
Visitors are invited to come see Robert Cravens’ home on the side of Lookout Mountain and hear stories related to the family and the “Battle Above the Clouds.”

“A Vicious Little Battery:” The Union Artillery on Moccasin Bend
Time: 10 am
Location: Near 201 Moccasin Bend Road , Chattanooga- “Special Event” signs will be posted
Union cannon, firing from fortifications on the southern most hills of Stringer’s Ridge, helped keep the Confederates at bay during the Siege of Chattanooga and then assisted in prying the Confederates from Lookout Valley and Lookout Mountain during the Battles for Chattanooga. Historian Jim Ogden will lead a 2-hour, 2-mile walking tour among the surviving earthworks and relate how the “vicious little battery” essentially dominated the looming bulk of Lookout Mountain to the south.

Walking Tours of Point Park
Times: 10 am, 12 pm (noon), 2 pm, & 4 pm
Location: Meets inside the entrance gate at Point Park
Meet a park ranger for a 30-minute walking tour discussing the Campaign for Chattanooga from the perspective of Union and Confederate troops as they struggled for control of the “Gateway to the Deep South.”

The Fight For Lookout Mountain - Living History
Times: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & 3:30 pm
Location: Point Park on Lookout Mountain
Living historians portraying Confederate infantry will discuss life during the Siege of Chattanooga and the Battle of Lookout Mountain. These programs will include firing demonstrations.

Orchard Knob: Outpost, Observation, and the Opening of a Battle
Time: 2 pm
Location: Orchard Knob Reservation - the corner of Ivy Street and Orchard Knob Avenue in Chattanooga
Rising from the floor of Chattanooga Valley, the outcropping knoll known as Orchard Knob was a fortified forward outpost on the Confederate lines besieging Chattanooga. The Battles for Chattanooga opened when the Union attacked the position on November 23, 1863. In this 90-minute walk and talk, Historian Jim Ogden will discuss Orchard Knob’s role in the battles.

Sunday, November 19

Cravens House - Open House
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Cravens House on Lookout Mountain
Visitors are invited to come see Robert Cravens’ home on the side of Lookout Mountain and hear stories related to the family and the “Battle Above the Clouds.”

A Battle of Lookout Mountain Walk
Time: 10 am
Location: Cravens House on Lookout Mountain
Few envisioned that there would ever have been a “Battle Above the Clouds.” On November 24, 1863, such a battle did unfold. Join Historian Jim Ogden for a 2-hour, 1.5-mile walk exploring part of the battlefield and learn about an unanticipated battle.

Walking Tours of Point Park
Times: 10 am, 12 pm (noon), 2 pm, & 4 pm
Location: Meets inside the entrance gate at Point Park
Meet a park ranger for a 30-minute walking tour discussing the Campaign for Chattanooga from the perspective of Union and Confederate troops as they struggled for control of the “Gateway to the Deep South.”

The Battle of Missionary Ridge at Tunnel Hill
Time: 2 pm
Location: Sherman Reservation - Near 2800 Lightfoot Mill Road, Chattanooga
It was supposed to be Ulysses S. Grant’s main effort. His most trusted subordinate, William T. Sherman, was to attack the Confederate right and roll it up to the south, but it did not happen. In this 2-hour, 1.5-mile round trip walk, Historian Jim Ogden will relate the story of this portion of the final of the battles for Chattanooga.