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• Helping Hands for the Food Pantry | Tuesday, March 19 | 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Bethlehem Center Gymnasium, 200 W. 38th St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Join The Bethlehem Center for a training session on how to volunteer + be well-equipped to help local food pantries.

• Yoga for EveryBODY | Wednesday, March 20 | 5-6 p.m. | Chattanooga Fitness Center, 1254 E. 3rd St., Chattanooga | Free | Folks of all skill levels are welcome to enjoy a class with other community members — mats are provided, or you can bring your own.

• Toddler Treks: Building Bug Hotels | Thursday, March 21 | 4-6 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Bring your little ones to make “bug hotels” with staff from the Tennessee Aquarium.
• Business Brews | Thursday, March 21 | 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.

• Bunny Photo HOP | Friday, March 22 | 4-6 p.m. | Imagination Station Park, 4910 Swinyar Dr., Ooltewah | Free | Don’t miss your (h)opportunity to get photos with the Easter Bunny.
• “Murder on the Orient Express” | Friday, March 22-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St., Chattanooga | $17-$27 | See a reimagined performance of Agatha Christie’s thriller mystery.

• Curious about what the last year looked like, statistically speaking? Hamilton County recently unveiled the Hamilton Counted 2023 Year End Report, a “first-of-its-kind data report” that shows some of the county’s pressing concerns like crime, substance misuse, and social services.

• There will be lane closures on 4th Avenue (between East 28th Street + East 24th Street) now through Friday, March 22 for the installation of a new gas line. Folks will also see paving and resurfacing work on Kensington and Clermont Drives this week. See detours.

• Chattanooga Preparatory School recently secured a state title during the BlueCross Basketball State Championships — taking a 64-41 lead over Frank Hughes School. The TSSAA Class 1A victory is the first since 2007 for a Chattanooga-area boys’ team. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• For EPA’s Fix a Leak Week (now through Sunday, March 24), Tennessee American Water is dropping some pro tips for its customers. According to EPA, nearly 10,000 gallons of water are wasted annually per household — identify problem areas with TAW’s water leak detection kit.

• The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga will host a Broadway Cabaret night on Sunday, April 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jewish Cultural Center. Attendees will hear nine voices perform pieces from 16 musicals accompanied by Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Huseman. (Chattanoogan.com)

• Tickets are now on sale for Heard!, The Speech & Hearing Center’s annual fundraiser on Thursday, April 18. Attendees will sip on cocktails, peruse an art and silent auction, and learn about the center’s mission at the Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Get your tickets.

• You can’t get us to the beach fast enough. Making your direct or one-stop flight even faster: CHA’s newly-opened airport expansion, featuring two new gates, a super-fast TSA, affordable parking steps from the terminal, a new full-service restaurant, and more.*

• ICYMI the 2024 Strides of March is happening this Saturday, March 23. Heads up that there’s one big change: The community event will be hosted as a brunch at The Big Chill & Grill this year. Eating to support a good cause — what could be easier?*