Editors’ picks

• Haley’s picks | Queen’s Kitchen and Market — discounts all day, giveaway entry with purchase | Twenty-Two — 50% off fall and Halloween items + spend $100, get free Caspari paper goods hosting set | sAge Aesthetics & Well Being — $750 gift card for $500
• Kristen’s picks | The Secret Garden — 30% off + spend $50 or more (after discount), get a free plant | Seahorse Snacks — 15% off purchase of 3+ large bags through Sunday, Nov. 26 at 12 a.m.
• You all love shopping small. Check out where else you said you’ll be shopping on Nov. 25 + stop by these local events.

Local favorites

• The Rustic House | Shop the scents of Chattanooga and beyond with a candle, wax melt, or diffuser from The Rustic House.
• Burlaep | Grab outdoor-themed apparel and fun shirt prints at this local shop that also works to help protect public lands. Win, win.
• Mooshi Mugs | You can never have too many mugs — especially when they’re an actual work of art, like Mooshi Mugs. We won’t blame you if you display ‘em instead of drink out of ‘em.
• Since Birth | This clothing brand is on a mission to engage, empower, and unite the community.

Popular Gifts

• For her: simple beaded pearl ring | Drea Studio
• For friends: hygge gift box | Arinna Gifts
• For sisters: personalized “To my sister” blanket | Relatable Basic by Irene and Annie
• For holiday lovers: winter lambs ear wreath | Sprig and Vine Wreaths
• For crafters: paint your own pins kit | Jill Makes
• For anyone: stoneware coffee mug | Spinware

• HipHop Feeds The Streets | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 12-6 p.m. | Chatt Foundation, 727 E. 11th St., Chattanooga | Donation | Donate clothing, blankets, and food to benefit the Chattanooga Community Kitchen.

• Reindeer on the Riverfront & Lighted Boat Parade | Friday, Nov. 24 | 4-8 p.m. | Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Pkwy., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy an evening of holiday fun for the whole family + end the night with a lighted boat parade and fireworks show.
• Randy Steele and the High Cold Wind | Friday, Nov. 24 | 8-11 p.m. | The Woodshop, 5500 St. Elmo Ave., Chattanooga | $12-$15 | See an award-winning songwriter + banjoist front this local bluegrass band.

• Cold Turkey Fall Art Market | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | ClearStory Arts, 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop from 50 local artists and makers + enjoy live music and food at this indoor/outdoor market.

1. MAINx24 | Saturday, Dec. 2 | Times vary | Locations vary, Main Street, Chattanooga | Free+ | Experience 24 hours of fun at this Southside festival, featuring 100+ events like a pancake breakfast and the wackiest parade around.*

• Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at NOOGAtoday are thankful for our city, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about.

• Northside Neighborhood House is partnering with the Office of Family Empowerment (OFE) to host a LIHEAP sign up event on Tuesday, Nov. 28. You can meet at Coffee Community Collective in Soddy-Daisy from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. where an OFE member will help with applications.

• Local nonprofit Public Education Foundation’s Dr. Edna Varner was recently recognized by Tennessee Charter School Center’s Champion Awards as “Advocate of the Year.” The awards showcase individuals + their efforts for the future of charter schools.

• 9,200. That’s how many cans of emergency drinking water Anheuser-Busch + TriStar Beverage of Chattanooga are providing volunteer firefighters in the area. The cans are being sent to help support the responders who are fighting current wildfires in this drought. Learn more.

• The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host an educational program over the post-Civil War reconciliation on Saturday, Dec. 2. Meet at 10 a.m. at the New York Peace Monument in Point Park for this historical lesson + its affects on the African American community.

• For those who have or will be thinking of other holidays before the turkey even goes cold (you know who you are), we want to know what you can’t wait to do this season. Help us put together a Chattanooga winter bucket list for a future newsletter by filling out our survey.

• Start training for the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s Bubbles of Fun Run slated for Saturday, Feb. 10. Take part in a 5k + 10k timed race or a one-mile “fun run” to raise funds for the organization. Learn more and register.

• Give thanks this holiday season for quality, affordable healthcare. See how Cempa Community Care helps low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients get the care they need.*