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• National Day of Caves and Karst | Tuesday, June 6 | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Hwy., Chattanooga | Free+ | Learn about the wonders of the subterranean world with activities for the kids, geodes (while supplies last), and a visit from Ruby the Dragon.
• Nature Meditations at Lula Lake | Tuesday, June 6 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Rd., Lookout Mountain, Georgia | $30 | Immerse yourself in a sunset session of nature meditations at Lula Lake.

• Skyway Man | Wednesday, June 7 | 8-11 p.m. | The Woodshop, 5500 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga | $10-$15 | Jam with Skyway Man as they play “cosmological country and sci-fi gospel blues.”

• Burnt Out or Stressed Out? | Thursday, June 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | Identify the factors that differentiate burnout from stress + the steps you can take to manage it.
• June Bloom | Thursday, June 8 | 9:30 p.m. | Cherry Street Tavern, 719 Cherry St., Chattanooga | $10 | Kick off this summer with local jams + “face-melting visuals” with Crow’s Fantastic Light Show.

• Gimme Gimme Disco | Friday, June 9 | 9 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $18-$40 | Dance the night away “Mamma Mia” style with ABBA’s best hits at this 70s disco night.

• BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has accepted Hamilton County’s $10 million bid on its Golden Gateway campus. The transaction of the 11-acre site at 401 W. MLK Blvd. will close in the coming months pending a majority vote by the county commission. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• The Chattanooga Airport has added two members to its leadership team. Tena Keith has been named vice president of finance and administration + Kristen Behm will serve as vice president of public relations and air service development. (Chattanoogan.com)

• The intersection of Cemetery Road + Ringgold Road in East Ridge will be closed for construction beginning on Wednesday, June 7 to install storm drainage pipes. The construction is expected to be completed in nine days. (East Ridge News Online)

• Minor League Baseball has named Chattanooga Lookouts infielder Noelvi Marte as the Southern League Player of the Month. Noelvi led the league in average hits, total bases, and home runs that helped the Lookouts achieve a 15-10 record in May.

• In case you missed it, you can nominate a local leader who has made a significant impact in the Latino community for La Paz Chattanooga’s Latino Leadership Awards. The online nomination period has now been extended through Friday, June 9.

• Tickets are now on sale for ArtsBuild’s inaugural “Intermission” fundraising event on Thursday, Sept. 14. The event will be a celebration of Chattanooga’s arts community featuring actor Alan Cumming. Get your tickets.

• The City of Chattanooga will host an affordable homeownership resource fair + panel discussion on Monday, June 12 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Glenwood Community Center (2610 E. 3rd St.). Attendees can learn more about available resources and housing-related services.

• Better Together, Hamilton County Schools’ district-wide day of service, will be held on Saturday, July 29. Community members are invited to take part in helping refresh + beautify local school campuses for the upcoming school year. Sign up to volunteer.

• A new area code, 729, will soon join the existing 423 area code in portions of Eastern Tennessee. New customers or requests for additional lines may be assigned the new code once activated. Note: Existing customers will keep their current area code + telephone numbers.

• Townsend Atelier will host artist Shane Wolf for a live figure painting demo + talk on Friday, Sept. 29. During the three-hour session, Shane will walk through his painting process and answer questions. Note: This event is 21+. Sign up.

• It’s time to plan that last summer hurrah for Labor Day weekend. May we suggest a coastal getaway to the Outer Banks? Or maybe your dream destination is a rustic treehouse in the Adirondack Mountains. Wanna splurge? This modern farmhouse in Napa Valley is sure to be unforgettable.*

Pro tips

• Check out the daily schedules + use this map to know where to go
• Expect busy crowds as everyone chows down
• Round out your meal with delicious side items + drinks (Editor Haley loves Naked River Brewing’s beer mac + cheese)
• Double check age requirements for establishments