11.30.2023

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Today’s Note

Howdy, Nooga. Editor Kristen here. I hope everyone had a wonderful start to the new year and enjoyed their holidays. If you’re interested in planning for 2024, I’d recommend taking the vision board-making class with The Chattery on Saturday. Looking for other plans? Check out these events happening Friday, Jan. 5-Sunday, Jan. 7.

Events

Friday, Dec. 1

Christmas Parade & Festival | Friday, Dec. 1 | 4-9 p.m. | City of Red Bank Park, 3817 Redding Rd., Red Bank | Free+ | Join the Red Bank community for some festive holiday fun with local vendors, activities for the kids, and a parade.
Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration | Friday, Dec. 1 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Lakesite City Park, 9301 Thrasher Trl., Lakesite | Free+ | Bring the family to enjoy gingerbread cookie decorating, a popcorn-stringing contest, Christmas carols, storytelling, and more before the lighting of the tree.
“Strega Nona” | Friday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 3 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $10-$12.50 | See a combination of three of Tomie dePaola’s tales, featuring an Italian sorceress, who decides to teach the local baker’s daughter magic.

Saturday, Dec. 2

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.
Basket Weaving with Native Plants | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, 400 Garden Rd., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | Learn tips on finding invasive plants perfect for weaving while creating woven baskets inspired by the works on display in the museum’s special exhibit.
Christmas Market | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lookout Mountain City Hall, 1214 Lula Lake Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA | Free+ | Shop gifts, sweet treats, and live trees from local to the area vendors.

Sunday, Dec. 3

The Holiday Market | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Parkside Hall, 2035 Polk St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy gift shopping, food, and fun at this market featuring over 25 local vendors.
Bobby Stone Film Series | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 2 p.m. | The Walker Theatre, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $6.50 | Get in the holiday spirit with a special screening of “The Polar Express.”
Land of Sweets | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 2-4 p.m. | The Read House, 107 W. MLK Blvd., Chattanooga | $25-$50 | Enjoy an immersive “Nutcracker” experience, featuring storytelling, a meet + greet with the dancers, and sweet treats.

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From the editor

Cause

Looking to spread some holiday cheer this season? We’ve got you covered with 16+ ways to donate to local toy drives and fundraisers happening now through December.

Health

With the help of the Hamilton County Health Department + the city’s Office of Community Health, the area’s Women, Infants, & Children Program (WIC) has gone mobile to the East Lake community. Learn more about offered services + eligibility requirements.

ICYMI

In case you missed it, a new home goods and market spot recently opened its doors in NorthShore. Designed as a one-stop shop for all of your hosting needs — get an inside look at what Mosaic Home + Market can offer.

Civic

Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp announced that four county high schools will receive upgrades to their athletic facilities. In partnership with the Fund for Excellence, The Howard School, Ooltewah High School, Soddy-Daisy High School + Tyler Academy will soon get synthetic turf. (Chattanoogan.com)

Shop

🎄 Welcome to the evergreen season

10 places to buy live Christmas trees around Chattanooga

NOOGAtoday | A lot of Christmas trees in Southside

Grab friends and family to pick out (and in some cases, chop down) your very own tree for the holidays. | Photo provided by @courtneychristmastreesllc

Still looking for a Christmas tree? Get ready to spruce up your space by buying + cutting a live tree from these spots around the Scenic City.

Weaver Tree Farms, 308 Signal Mountain Rd.
You might know this spot as the place with the big pumpkin on the side of Signal Mountain Road every October, but get ready for it to be transformed into a winter wonderland with live tree offerings.

Courtney Christmas Trees, 1513 Williams St.
Stop by this Southside pop-up tree destination for Fraser firs, wreaths, and even take family photos on the lot. Bonus: Stay tuned for dates to build your own wreaths on site.

Flat Top Mountain Farm, 638 Bowman Cemetery Rd., Soddy-Daisy
Shop Fraser firs at this farm atop of a mountain. Want an even merrier experience? Stop by on Saturday, Dec. 2 for carriage rides with Santa.

Raulston Acres Christmas Tree Farm, 2572 GA-95, Rock Spring, GA
This family-owned working tree farm offers several types of tree species, from Murray cypress to a new variety called the Green Giant — you even get to hand-cut your pick.

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