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• EPB Home Energy Checkups^SM: In-person visit for personalized, cost-effective recommendations for home energy efficiency
• 30-Minute Call with a Pro: Address energy efficiency questions or concerns via phone

• Home renovations: Get free recommendations when planning a reno project + a free energy inspection when it’s complete.
• Appliance advice: Discover energy-efficient appliances for a range of budgets.
• Solar and electric vehicle chargers: Get advice on charging and installation best practices, a quote-review (to ensure you’re getting a good deal), and a free, third-party verification of completed work.

Monitor + levelize your energy usage

• Download (or update) the myEPB app to see energy use by hour, day, or month. Monitoring usage trends will help you strategize future use. Bonus: The latest app version also offers convenient bill pay.
• Sign up for Levelized Billing to help eliminate peak season energy usage spikes by averaging the past 12 months of usage. This means monthly bills are more predictable + budget-effective.

Read (or watch) EPB energy tips

• Free Yoga for EveryBODY | Monday, May 22 | 5-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Fitness Center, 1254 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga | Free | Everyone is welcome to attend this free yoga class — bring a mat if you have one.
• Enneagram 101: Embodying the Types | Monday, May 22 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $25 | Join instructor Trista Ridge to learn about the energy + embodiment of the nine enneagram types.

• Great British Baking Show Series: Bakewell Tart | Tuesday, May 23 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Reignbow Baking Co., 5600 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga | $65 | Learn how to make a Bakewell tart in this class inspired by the TV show.
• “Dear Evan Hansen” | Tuesday, May 23-Sunday, May 28 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $40-$85 | See the award-winning Broadway musical about a high school senior with social anxiety.
• Liquid Floyd | Tuesday, May 23 | 8 p.m. | Smith Planetarium, 409 Pond Springs Rd., Chickamauga | $5 | Enjoy a light show set to the music of Pink Floyd on a 40-inch dome.

• Community Park Walking | Wednesday, May 24 | 5-6 p.m. | Mountain Creek Road Park, 1102 Mountain Creek Rd., Chattanooga | Free | This week, the community members can participate in a mindful walk through Mountain Creek Road Park.
• Green Drinks | Wednesday, May 24 | 5-7 p.m. | Society of Work, 110 Somerville Ave., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Check out the new Society of Work coworking space at this month’s event.
• Learn to Whitewater Kayak with Rapid Learning | Wednesday, May 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Chester Frost Park, 7872 Causeway Rd., Hixson | $0-$10 | Outdoor Chattanooga’s instructors will provide formal + equipped instructions for beginning and novice kayakers — first class is free.

• Hamilton County residents who were affected by severe weather damage that occurred in early March will be eligible for federal assistance. Hamilton County is one of 45 counties across the state to receive aid through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. (Local 3)

• The Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department is seeking community input on the upcoming Chattanooga Skatepark project. The designs will be developed in partnership with California Skateparks. Take the survey.
• The public is invited to attend the South Broad Community Benefits Coalition meeting held this evening, May 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Bethlehem Center. The meeting will discuss the broader site + community needs before negotiations begin.

• Canadian athlete Paula Findlay was crowned champion of the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga triathlon on Sunday, May 21, finishing with an overall time of 4:09:44. Over 3,000 athletes participated in the triathlon. See the results.

• The Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department will partner with Public Art Chattanooga to celebrate the new art installation “Dreamy” in East Lake Park on Thursday, May 25. Attendees can check out the installation, enjoy performances from The Pop-up Project, and more.

• The Hamilton County Emergency Medical Service will host its EMS Week Bass Tournament on Thursday, May 25 at the Chester Frost Park Boat Ramp. Community members can register to fish with local EMS, police, fire + hospital personnel and compete for the largest catch.

• The Secret Garden will bring back Hello, St. Elmo on Saturday, June 17. The summer festival + market will feature live music, local vendors, and more adorably, corgis. Apply to be a vendor.

• Local Coffee of East Ridge recently announced it will partner with local authors to showcase their books + host book signings. Stay tuned for updates, and let them know what authors you want to see.

• If you think you’re not college material, this one’s for you. Listen to ChattState’s Dr. Rebecca Ashford talk about her surprise journey from an undecided community college student to ChattState President.*

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