See the High Falls flowing emerald green during the Shamrock City celebrations. | Photo via Rock City

St. Patrick’s Day is on Friday, March 17, but celebrations are already underway in Chattanooga. Get ready to don your green and gold garb to join in on these local St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

🍀 For the family

St. Patrick’s Day Party | Friday, Mar. 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Play Wash Pint, 113 Johnson St. | $10 per dog | Bring your pups and enjoy Irish drink specials, a hot dog food truck, human + dog ice cream offerings, yard games, and a DJ.

Movie Night | Friday, Mar. 17 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Pruett’s Signal Mountain Market, 1210 Taft Hwy., Signal Mountain | Price of purchase | See a special screening of “The Luck of the Irish” while enjoying pizza + ice cream.

St. Patrick’s Day: St. Elmo Maker’s Market | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Tap House, 3800 St. Elmo Ave. | Price of purchase | Shop from over 25 local vendors, listen to live music, and grab some food at this market — folks 21+ can head over to The Tap House for drink specials.

Shamrock City | Saturday, Mar. 18-Sunday, Mar. 19 | Times vary | Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA | $19.95-$29.95 | Enjoy Rock City’s annual Irish celebration with themed food and drinks, High Falls’ emerald-flowing waters, live music, and more.

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EVENTS

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Today, March 13

Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class | Monday, Mar. 13 | Times vary | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free | Let League of American Bicyclists certified instructors teach you how to ride a bike using the gliding technique.

Tuesday, March 14

Tuesday Matinees | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Downtown Library, 1001 Broad St., Chattanooga | Free | Enjoy an afternoon screening of the movie “Hidden Figures” with complimentary popcorn.
Community Kundalini Yoga | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 6-7:15 p.m. | R3 Chattanooga, 13 W. Kent St., Chattanooga | $10 | This community Kundalini yoga class is beginner-friendly.

Wednesday, March 15

Fleet Feet + Oddstory Pub Run | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 6 p.m. | Oddstory Brewing Co., 1604 Central Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Run a 5k route through downtown Chattanooga + enjoy pint night prices at the brewery — runners meet at 5:45 p.m.
Using the Enneagram to Deal with Burnout and Stress | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | Class instructors will use the Enneagram to profile your stress response + give insights on burnout.

Thursday, March 16

Paint and Glow | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Allgood’s Used Books and Coffee, 2420 Glass St., Chattanooga | Free | Join members of the Avondale Library for an evening of painting and specialty drinks at Allgood’s.
Nature by the Pint | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 6-7 p.m. | Barley Chattanooga, 235 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | For this month’s talk, hear from Tim Laramore + Taft Sibley of North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy to discuss the new Walden’s Ridge Park.

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EDU

Short on time? 3 ways to boost your career (fast)

ChattState’s vast number of accelerated programs helps students (of all ages) to gain career-advancing skills quickly. | Photo provided by Chattanooga State Community College

While the sky’s the limit when it comes to choosing a career path, time is a very real limit for many of us. That’s why ChattState offers multiple programs + pathways that can make your career goals a reality in as little as three weeks:

Certification (3-9 weeks or up to 6 months)

ChattState has industry-recognized certifications in equipment, technology, business, and more that can help employers improve their workforce or help employees become more competitive by gaining career-advancing (or new-career) skills.

Diploma (less than a year)

Get into the job market fast with a diploma in a high-demand technical job (think: Medical Assisting, Automotive Technology, Aesthetics, Industrial Electricity, and so much more). Bonus: See if you qualify for the free tuition grant.

Degree (two years)

With over 90 programs to choose from, you can be career-ready in just two years (without excessive debt) — or transition to a four-year college by utilizing the Transfer Pathways.*

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

53º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain 🌤️

Civic

Red Bank’s City Commission recently passed an ordinance to eliminate the half-acre minimum lot requirement in order for residents to own backyard chickens. The updated guidelines also include an annual permit renewal for chicken owners. 🐓 (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
We previously shared CARTA’s survey seeking public input on Walnut Street Bridge closures. At this time, the City of Chattanooga has not announced a timeframe regarding bridge closures, maintenance, or repairs.

Open

The Creative Discovery Museum’s TreeHouse Adventure is now open. Kiddos can enjoy climbing through the hands-on, multi-pod treehouse located on the museum’s rooftop. Pro tip: Inclement weather will affect treehouse operations, so make sure to check in with CDM for potential closures.

Try This

Time to smoke the competition. The annual Ruby Falls Battle Below the Clouds barbecue competition will return on Saturday, April 22. Want to compete? Register your team online — registration fees will benefit Lana’s Love Foundation.

Arts

Share your artwork with St. Elmo at The Incline Art Crawl — a new monthly market + art show alongside the Incline Railway tracks — on Friday, April 7. Submit applications via email by Friday, March 31. 🎨

Cause

The Austin Hatcher Foundation will host its second annual Monday Before the Masters golf tournament on Monday, April 3. Register for the tournament to get a hole-in-one, participate in a silent auction, and meet some of the children that the foundation helps. ⛳️

Festival

Calling all helping hands. Volunteer sign-ups for the 2023 Riverbend Festival are now open. Help put on the festival and enjoy perks such as free merchandise, general admission for all three days, and an exclusive after-party. Register to volunteer.

UTC

UTC’s Center for Professional Education will host a community-wide open house on Thursday, March 23 for its Freight Broker Professional Program. 15 local logistics companies will participate in the program. RSVP online. (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga)

Edu

Registration is now open for BASF’s TECH Academy — a free educational summer program to introduce local rising juniors + seniors to technical + craft careers. The program, in partnership with ChattState, will kick off the week of June 12. Apply online.

Award

Way to go, ChattState. Achieving the Dream has named ChattState a Leader College of Distinction. One of only three colleges in the US to earn the top award, ChattState was especially recognized for demonstrating significant outcomes in advancing student success. Learn more about the distinction — and why it’s important. 🏫 *

Tech

Do you work from home (or just love your evening date with Netflix?). See five benefits of switching to fiber internet — and how it’s different from other services. 💻 *

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DYK

Fun local fact: Chattanooga dispose de l’Internet le plus rapide du monde grâce à l’EPB. Find the translation of this fun fact in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*

Seasonal

To welcome the new season, our online store (Six & Main) is running a Spring Forward Contest. The winner + two friends will receive a prize from one of our coffee or tea brand partners. The contest is running now through Friday, March 24. Learn more on Instagram. 🌸

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LIFESTYLE

Give it a hurl

A worn white ball with curved stitching like a baseball lies on a pitch of sunny grass.

The ball is called a sliotar, pronounced “slit-er.” | Photo by Adrian via Pexels

There are many ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but have you heard about hurling? No, not that kind of hurling. We’re talking about the Irish sport.

What is hurling?

This ancient Gaelic game is the national sport of Ireland and looks a bit like field hockey played with a baseball.

Players use a wooden stick to pass and score points by shooting through the opponent’s goalpost. Players use the stick (called a hurl or hurley) to hit and balance the ball (called a sliotar).

Want to learn all the official rules? Check out the US Gaelic Athletic Association (USGAA).

Get involved

Unfortunately, it looks like we don’t have an official USGAA hurling club… yet. That means the sliotar is in our court (so to speak) and the best way to get your hands on a hurley is by starting your own club. Scope out the future competition, as well as other Gaelic sports, with the USGAA’s interactive map.

THE WRAP

DYK, translated: Chattanooga is home to the world’s fastest internet, thanks to EPB. Brush up on your French skills with a subscription to Babbel (currently 60% off exclusively for NOOGAtoday readers now through Sunday, March 19).*

Today’s issue was written by Kristen.

Editor’s pick: One of my favorite parts about spending March in Chattanooga is that it’s currently cherry blossom season. Check out these beautiful photos of the blossoms we were tagged in by one of our Instagram followers, Rodney. 🌸

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