Tasha Lander

Floridalma Mejia-Hernandez

• Community Park Walking | Thursday, May 11 | 5-6 p.m. | Main Terrain Park, 450 W. 13th St., Chattanooga | Free | This week, the community is invited to participate in a mindful walk through Main Terrain Park — participants will meet by the middle three sculptures.
• Making Kimchi/Sauerkraut and Other Fermented Vegetables | Thursday, May 11 | 6-7 p.m. | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga | $25 | Explore the delicious world of fermented foods and learn about the numerous health benefits they offer.
• The Legacy Project | Thursday, May 11 | 7 p.m. | UTC Fine Arts Center, 752 Vine St., Chattanooga | $20 | Learn the history of the Holocaust + the survival through dance and narration, in conjunction with local stories told by community dancers.

• Local After Dark: Mom & Me Cooking Class | Friday, May 12 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Local Juicery + Kitchen, 48 E. Main St., Chattanooga | $5 | This cooking class is designed for moms and their little ones.
• Mom’s Night Out: Cocktails, Mocktails & Flowers | Friday, May 12 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $35 | Enjoy a night out with a class on making cocktails, mocktails, and arranged florals + chat while making a plate from a grazing board.
• Silent Disco | Friday, May 12 | 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | Bode Chattanooga, 730 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $10 | Come out for a galactic-themed silent disco party for folks 21+ — your ticket includes headphones and a drink.

• Southern Blooms Festival | Saturday, May 13-Sunday, May 14 | 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Rd., Lookout Mountain | $19.95-$29.95 | Explore the scenery of 400+ native plants and flowers, enjoy spring treats from local food vendors + more.
• Family Fun Day | Saturday, May 13 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Chattanooga Green, 100 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Have a family fun day with free kite building, art making, and more.
• Self-Care Saturday Market | Saturday, May 13 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from vendors offering self-care products, tarot readings, coffee tastings, and more.

• Mother’s Day Celebration | Sunday, May 14 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Celebrate the mom figure in your life with this special edition of the Chattanooga Market + shop gifts from local artisan vendors and more.

• The city council has approved changes to Chattanooga’s policy of short-term vacation rentals. Notably, non-owner occupied rentals will be limited to commercial zones + owner occupied units can be in residential zones — except outside of overlay areas determined by the city council. (NewsChannel 9)

• Chattanooga City Council has also approved a 10-year PILOT program for Kordsa Inc.’s $50 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Hixson. The project is expected to create 200 high-paying jobs + provide new riverfront greenway access for residents in the area. (Local 3)

• Sleepyhead Coffee will open a second location on the corner of Main Street + Dodds Avenue. The spot will offer the same coffee menu with many new vegan and gluten-free pastries, plus mocktails available in the evening. The new location has an anticipated opening in early fall.

• Construction is set to begin on the new Lake Resort Bridge, a $5.81 million project to keep Lake Resort Drive stable + open to the public. A tentative schedule of work and lane restrictions has been released, although subject to change due to potential weather delays. (Chattanoogan.com)

• The Tivoli Theatre Foundation announced its 2023-24 Broadway at the Memorial Auditorium Season lineup — featuring six titles, including “Mean Girls” and “The Book of Mormon.” Folks can renew their season subscriptions now through Friday, June 16 + new subscriptions will go on sale Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m.

• Join Northside Neighborhood House’s Coffee Community Collective in celebrating four years of impact in the Soddy-Daisy community. The collective will host its Birthday Celebration on Monday, May 15 from 9-10 a.m.

• “Wild Kratts: Ocean Adventure!” — an interactive exhibit based on the popular PBS Kids series — will open at the Creative Discovery Museum on Saturday, May 20. Kiddos can explore ocean habitats + marine life in the hands-on exhibit through Sept. 10.

• In partnership with the Chattanooga Tourism Co., Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly + Hamilton County Mayor Weston Camp have signed proclamations marking the second week of May as National Travel and Tourism Week. The city welcomes more than 15 million visitors a year.

• New to Nooga? EPB is here to help you get connected to “the world’s fastest community-wide internet.” Explore TV + internet options and learn how to start your EPB services (hint: it’s super easy).*

• In recognition of National Nurses Week, we’d like to celebrate the Erlanger Health System nurses whose hearts for the community extend beyond the hospital walls. Looking to take your next career step in healthcare? See how to join their heroic team.^

• World Cocktail Day is this Saturday, May 13, and we’re helping you celebrate with the help of our online shop (Six & Main). Mix things up with flavorful drinks from Simple Time Mixers and satisfying syrups from Portland Syrups. Cheers.

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• Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Award | The Bethlehem Center
• Nonprofit of the Year Award | MetMin - Metropolitan Ministries
• Innovation in Action Award | A Step Ahead Chattanooga
• Nonprofit Leader of the Year Award | Kristen Pavlik McCallie of Children’s Advocacy Center
• Volunteer of the Year Award | Lamar Selcer of Partnership for Families, Children and Adults