Natural-born teachers and mentors

• Girls Inc. | Choose from short or long-term volunteer opportunities like reading with girls, helping out in the office, or working a community event.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga | Become a mentor to a high school student, or try community or school-based mentoring for less of a time commitment.

If you’re passionate about supporting local community groups

• Urban League of Greater Chattanooga | Volunteer with the Urban League to support its mission of enabling African Americans, along with other minorities and disadvantaged individuals, to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.
• La Paz Chattanooga | La Paz engages volunteers with several events and programs throughout the year.

For the outdoorsy types

• Tennessee Aquarium | Try various volunteer opportunities at the aquarium like working in horticulture, scuba diving, helping aquarium experts with animal care, and aiding with conservation efforts.
• Crabtree Farms | Apply for the Workshare program or volunteer to help out on the farm for a variety of projects.

If you want to help your neighbors in need

• Chattanooga Library | Volunteer to help shelf books, garden at the South Chattanooga location, or work at the studio or maker space.
• United Way of Greater Chattanooga | This local organization offers a variety of volunteer opportunities year-round. Help out at events, community-wide volunteer projects, or through partnerships with agency partners.

• Dexter Bell Extravaganza | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $10-$30 | Close out the Barking Legs 30th Anniversary Celebration with a jazz performance by one of their central figures.

• HipHop Feeds The Streets | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 12-3 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.

• PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” | Saturday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Nov. 26 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $31.05-$141.30 | X barks the spot at this PAW Patrol pirate-themed live show.
• Small Business Saturday Market | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Shop handmade gifts from local vendors to support the small business community.
• Holiday Open House at Rock/Creek | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 12-3 p.m. | Rock/Creek, 301 Manufacturers Rd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Get in the spirit of the season at the Holiday Open House at Rock/Creek. Enjoy holiday popcorn, warm cider, free tote bags with any purchase, and a special Prize Wheel brimming with holiday deals.*

• 11:00 a.m. — Division II-AA Championship | Boyd Buchanan vs. Christ Presbyterian Academy
• 3:00 p.m. — Division II-A Championship | Middle Tennessee Christian vs. Friendship Christian
• 7:00 p.m. — Division II-AAA Championship | Baylor vs. McCallie

• 11:00 a.m. — Class 3A Championship | TBD
• 3:00 p.m. — Class 1A Championship | TBD
• 7:00 p.m. — Class 5A Championship | TBD

• 11:00 a.m. — Class 4A Championship | TBD
• 3:00 p.m. — Class 2A Championship | TBD
• 7:00 p.m. — Class 6A Championship | TBD

• In observance of Thanksgiving, CARTA will halt all bus, shuttle, and Care-A-Van services tomorrow, Nov. 23. All bus services will resume regular scheduling on Friday, Nov. 24.

• The Union Gospel Mission will be serving meals during its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner today, Nov. 22 at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Stop by for classic meats and sides from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until the food runs out). Note: Volunteers are still needed.

• In honor of Giving Tuesday, the Humane Educational Society is launching The Incredible Journey initiative. This new annual fund will support essential medical care, educational programming, the cost of supplies, and the organization’s ongoing efforts to help animals.

• The Chattanooga Public Library Foundation will host its Holiday Book Sale on Saturday, Nov. 25 + Monday, Nov. 27-Friday, Dec. 1. Shop books from all genres and for all ages on the fourth floor at the downtown branch location.

• 22,000. That’s how many wreaths are still needed to cover the graves of each veteran buried at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The deadline to purchase one through the Wreaths Across Chattanooga initiative is Monday, Nov. 27. Buy yours today.

• Chattanooga Tourism Co. will host two events for CHA Music Gives on Tuesday, Nov. 28. From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., you can stop by the “Kick-off” for discussions and lunch + head to the Industry Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for music networking.

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• “The awesome beauty that surrounds Chattanooga.” — Diane M.
• “We’re thankful for our partners and community members who work with us to prevent overdose!” — @myhccoalition
• “For being able to foster and/or adopt through wonderful organizations in our city. Here’s to my adopted child!” — @jesseofchatt
• “Thankful for the amazing citizens and local businesses of Red Bank who make living here so great!” — @redbankforward
• “Thankful for friendships & all the fun that Chattanooga has to offer!” — @thegirlscha
• “For the wonderful Chattanooga small business support. At the Entrepreneurship Fair yesterday they welcomed me, and I got up again at @beesonabicycle and started another business. This is a community of hope and resources.” — @cathshawtruelove