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• Bubbly Tasting for the New Year | Friday, Dec. 8 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $35 | Taste sparkling wines from prosecco to champagne with local expert Aubrey Stout.

• Chattanooga Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary | Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter St., Chattanooga | Free+ | Check out 200+ local food vendors, artists, and crafters to shop from.
• Holly Jolly Holiday Social | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Furnish, 8182 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Enjoy holiday cocktails, sales, and giveaways at this annual holiday event.
• “Strega Nona” | Saturday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 10 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $10-$12.50 | See a combination of three of Tomie dePaola’s tales, featuring an Italian sorceress, Strega Nona, who decides to teach the local baker’s daughter magic.

• Sunday Studios | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 2-4 p.m. | Hunter Museum, 10 Bluff View Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Join The Chattanooga Public Library for art-inspired programs — admission is free with your library card.
• Annual Poetry Anthology Book Launch & Fundraiser | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 4-7 p.m. | ArtsBuild, 301 E. 11th St., Chattanooga | Free | Attend Rhyme N Chatt’s annual fundraiser + pick up a copy of the 2023 poetry anthology “Why We Write.”

• Maker School: Make Needle Felted Snowmen | Monday, Dec. 11 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Locals Only Gifts & Goods, 10 Frazier Ave., Chattanooga | $35 | Join The Knot & Needle to make your own needle felted snowman.

• A 20-year tax break was recently approved to allow for a housing project to move forward. Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise will construct a 32-unit building at 2003 Bailey Ave. that it says will be more affordable for people making about $45,000 per year. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• Now through Friday, Dec. 15, construction crews will be working on the Bridgeview Apartments in NorthShore. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, River Street (between Renaissance and Coolidge Park) + a section of Cherokee Boulevard will be closed. Detours will be posted.

• Girls Inc. of Chattanooga, in partnership with Hamico Inc., will host a “Double Your Holiday Cheer Match” fundraiser this month. Donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to a total of $5,000. The funds will be used to continue the nonprofit’s mission of supporting young girls in the community.

• $2 million. That’s how much the Salvation Army Chattanooga Area Command hopes to raise in four hours tomorrow, Dec. 9. This challenge will take place at the Signal Mountain Walmart from 3 to 7 p.m. Can’t make it? Donate virtually.

• Registration is now open to join Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful’s 2024 committees. Volunteers will help support the group’s mission of improving the community + choose which board they want to serve on like art, events, green spaces, litter, trees, and fundraising. Sign up online.

• The city’s Department of Economic Development will host two Employment Resource Hub events this month. The first is on Monday, Dec. 11 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Washington Hills Community Center where you can get connected with employers + resources in the area. RSVP to one or both events.

• Head football coach at McCallie School Ralph Potter has announced he will be retiring. Potter racked up five state titles + other achievements while leading the team. Joel Bradford, former player and offensive coordinator, will succeed Potter. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera will host a Moving Sale to get ready for its office relocation. On Monday, Dec. 11 + Tuesday, Dec. 12, you can head to its current office space at 736 Georgia Ave. to buy office supplies, desks, tables, and more.

• Chocolate Chocolate Chunk, Coffee Toffee, or Red-Berry Chocolate Cheesecake? Clumpies Ice Cream Co. makes a delish pick for holiday gifts for friends, family, clients, co-workers, and everyone in between. See menu options + order.*

• You can find sugar, spice, and everything nice this holiday season at Anthropologie. From stocking stuffers and festive decor, to cozy slippers, jewelry, and so, so much more. Treat those on your list with something unexpectedly special. It’s all at Warehouse Row.*

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• “Sponable Goat Milk Soap, Soul to Belly black garlic, Hoff Sauce, and Escential Things candles” — Sara S.
• “My Arkansas family always requests Mad Priest Coffee and Bread and Butter’s Not Quite White sourdough bread” — Kathy M.
• “Chattanooga No. 1 Art Print from Sophie’s Shoppe” — Samantha S.
• “Moon Pies and caramels from Milk & Honey” — Missy G.
• “NoogaHoneyPot honey” — Carmen J.
• “Anything from Niedlov’s and some Hutton & Smith beer” — Shannon S.
• “Cocoa Asante” — Kaelan B.
• “Moon Pies and local whiskey” — Jim H.