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• Community Park Walking | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 7-7:45 a.m. | Stringers Ridge, 1312 Spears Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Come out for a 45-minute walk through Stringers Ridge.
• Hands-On Baking 101: S’mores Tarts | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Reignbow Baking Co., 5600 Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga | $65 | Learn how to make a tart inspired by the classic campfire treat.

• Lunch and Learn | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 12-1:30 p.m. | UTC’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 311 E. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | $0-$5 | Learn tips on perfecting your pitch with angel investor Jay Shaffer.
• Wine Cocktails | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $35 | Learn how to make different variations of sangria, wine spritz, and wine old fashioned in this class.

• Business Brews | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co., 1208 King St., Chattanooga | Free+, RSVP | Expand your personal network while enjoying two-for-one drink specials, a popcorn bar, and themed trivia.
• Boo’Z in the Zoo | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | This 21+ only event will feature after hour fun with drinks, trick-or-treat stations, a costume contest, and a ride on the haunted carousel.

• Noontunes | Friday, Oct. 20 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Broad Street (Aquarium Way-High Point Climbing Gym), Chattanooga | Free+ | This week’s theme is “Coffee Break” — shop from local coffee and food vendors + enjoy live music by Resurrection Mary.

• Chattanooga’s Department of Neighborhood Services and Development has opened its applications for its Neighborhood Action Grant for neighborhood associations, HOAs, etc. Funds of up to $2,500 will be given to help “enhance the quality of life for Chattanooga residents.”

• Applications are open for the Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department’s newly developed commission board. A board of 15 residents will help with park maintenance + planning, programming, and identifying improvements needed within the parks system. Apply online.

• The north side of the South Moore Road + Ringgold Road intersection will be closed for ongoing construction. The closure is scheduled for today, Oct. 17 through the next two weeks. Traffic will be detoured “via Maryland Drive west to Marlboro Avenue and south to Ringgold Road.” (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• The Chattanooga Market will host local STEM organizations for its Smart is Cool market on Sunday, Oct. 22 at the First Horizon Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Folks will get a chance to see hands-on chemistry experiments, enjoy interactive activities, and meet members of NASA.

• Applications are now open for The Chattery’s Black History Month Market, which is slated for Feb. 2. This night market will showcase Black businesses in the area. Note: Applications close on Tuesday, Oct. 31 + vendors will be notified by the week of Monday, Nov. 13.

• Badum tssssh. The Comedy Catch will host the Lookout Comedy Festival from Thursday, Oct. 18 through Saturday, Oct. 21. You can watch 13 shows at various locations, including two secret shows that have yet to be announced. See headliners + get tickets.

• The Chattanooga Comic Con will return on Saturday, Oct. 21 + Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Attendees will get to meet 25+ special celebrity and creator guests, enjoy a game hall, and shop from vendors.

• The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry has announced mandatory debris pile burn permits for areas without local restrictions. The required permits will be in effect from now through May 15. See safety tips, regulations + apply for a permit.

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• You add: Cape + accessories

• We found: Overalls + flowy shirt
• You add: Your fellow members of Donna and the Dynamos + microphones

• We found: Pink dress, sunglasses + handbag
• You add: More pink accessories + Ken

• We found: Black suit jacket, button-up shirt + tie
• You add: Hat + cigar