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• Word Blooms: Cultivating Creativity and Productivity in Writing | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $20 | In this class for beginner + experienced writers, you’ll speed write based on various prompts and share your work afterwards.
• Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 7-11:55 p.m. | Barrel House Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $45-$125 | Spend the night listening to a “musical tour-de-force redefining the limits of jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, and bluegrass.”

• Foraged Floral Arrangements Class | Friday, Sept. 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Audubon Society, 900 N. Sanctuary Rd., Chattanooga | $65-$75 | Create floral arrangements from flowers and greenery foraged on-site with the help from the folks at Joli Jardin.

• 10th Annual Bird and Barn | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Black Fox Farms, 2724 Varnell Rd. SW, Cleveland | $10 | Shop local vendors, eat bites from the “Cake Nest, and enjoy scenic sites on the farm — proceeds benefit Project Free 2 Fly.
• Yard Sale | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ferger Place Neighborhood, Morningside Drive + Eveningside Drive (off Main St.), Chattanooga | Free+ | Peruse secondhand housewares, furniture, clothing + more yard sale goods.
• Hunter’s Gift | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 7-10 p.m. | Tremont Tavern, 1203 Hixson Pk., Chattanooga | Free+ | Honor the late local Chattanooga musician Hunter White with a night of music.

• Senior Day at the Zoo | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Enjoy free admission to the zoo for seniors 65+.
• Switchfoot | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave., Chattanooga | $48.70 | See the anniversary of the alternative band’s 4th album, featuring the song “Dare You to Move.”

• The grand opening of Walden’s Ridge Park in Signal Mountain will take place on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 11:30 a.m. The 200-acre park features 10 miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, trail running + bouldering. Stay tuned for more details in an upcoming newsletter.

• Nominations are now open for the Chattanooga Chamber’s Small Business Awards. There are four categories to recognize various businesses in the area. See the criteria + submit your nominations.

• The 100 block of Summerville Avenue will be closed every weekday beginning today, Sept. 28 through Wednesday, Nov. 15. Closures will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for sewer repairs.

• The Hamilton County Board of Education has been awarded $1 million from the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee. As part of the Office of Justice Programs, the funding will go towards community safety efforts and research.

• The Chattanooga Symphony will open its 90th anniversary beginning with a performance of “Scheherazade” this evening at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium. Get your tickets to listen to the “lush orchestrations narrating tales of love, adventure, and enchantment.”

• “Capturing the Light,” an art exhibit featuring the watercolor paintings of local artist Durinda Cheek, will go on display at Townsend Atelier beginning Friday, Oct. 6. The free exhibit features 20 works that depict places + architecture of Cheek’s travels in the Southeast and Europe.

• Limited spots are available for Tech Goes Home’s free Foundation of Music Business class. In partnership with DJ Chuck T + the Chattanooga Hip Hop Summit, you can receive a laptop and three days of music classes with industry experts Wednesday, Oct. 11-Friday, Oct. 13. RSVP.

• The Collegedale Parks and Recreation Department will host a magical “Wizard School” for kiddos ages 6-10 on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at The Commons. Students will learn how to “duel with spells,” make wands, and more on their wizarding journey. Register online.

• Starting on Friday, Sept. 29, Zaya Korean Steakhouse will extend its operational hours to include lunchtime. The restaurant known for its cuts of in-house dry-aged meats will offer a new menu for daytime dining Fridays through Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Did you know that one in seven people who have HIV don’t even know they have it? That’s one reason people at risk for HIV should consider PrEP medication (which is 99% effective in preventing HIV). See the FAQ about this virus-suppressing medication.*

• What if we told you your internet could cost less? We break down two programs available through EPB that help eligible Chattanoogans stay connected to work, school, healthcare, and more at a discounted (or free) cost. See if you qualify.*