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• Reel Rock 18 | Friday, May 31 | 6 p.m. | Rock/Creek, 1530 Riverside Dr., Chattanooga | $15 | Enjoy a film screening that follows climbing phenom Sachi Amma + his journey on Mount Mizugaki.

• Rainbow Pride | Saturday, June 1 | 2-6 p.m. | Common House, 1517 Mitchell Ave., Chattanooga | $0-$30 | Join this social club for a rainbow-themed pool day, featuring performances, drink specials, and tunes spun by DJ Jazzy J.
• Paws for Prevention | Saturday, June 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Play. Wash. Pint., 113 Johnson St., Chattanooga | $0-$10 | Treat your furry friend to a tail-wagging day with live music, brews, vendors, and more while raising awareness for suicide prevention.
• Riverfront Nights | Saturday, June 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Pkwy., Chattanooga | Free+ | Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy a night listening to Strung Like a Horse and Lenox Hills.
• Movie in a Park | Saturday, June 1 | 7-10 p.m. | East Chattanooga Recreation Center Park, 2409 Dodson Ave., Chattanooga | Free+ | Bring the family for an outdoor showing of “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” and lawn games in the park.

• Summer Yoga in the Park | Sunday, June 2 | 9-10 a.m. | Renaissance Park, 100 River St., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Relax, stretch, and soak up the sun in a guided flow with YogaNooga — bring your own mat.

• Hat Embroidery | Monday, June 3 | 6-8 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $42.39 | Add flair to your classic dad hat by learning basic techniques and stitches in this class — all materials are included.

• The City of Chattanooga has proposed to raise its annual contribution to CARTA to $6.3 million. If approved by City Council, the additional funding would be the city’s first increase for the public transit agency since 2020. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

• McBrien Road (at the intersection of Ringgold Road in the 1500 block) will close on Monday, June 3 to install new water lines. Construction is projected to be completed in five days. Note: Traffic will be redirected to Tombras Avenue and Prigmore Road + detours will be posted. (Chattanoogan.com)

• Partridge Health System has opened its new Soddy-Daisy Emergency Room at 9402 Reco Dr. The 13,000-sqft facility offers full-scale emergency care with 11 beds, a specialized trauma room, and a wide array of diagnostic capabilities.

• Acme Fusion Cafe has officially opened its doors in Cambridge Square in nearby Ooltewah. Located at 9649 Bradmore Ln., this restaurant combines “multiple culinary techniques, spices, and flavors” inspired by a variety of cuisines. See the menu.

• The Seed Theatre will host its second annual Chattanooga Youth Pride event tomorrow, June 1 on Floor Five at The Edney Innovation Center. From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., attendees can participate in activities, shop a vendor fair, see live performances, and enjoy lunch.

• Flat Top Mountain Farm will celebrate its first lavender harvest with a grand opening event on Thursday, June 6. Folks can head to the farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to pick their own lavender, enjoy fresh lemonade and lavender ice cream, and shop themed gifts.

• Applications are now open for the East Lake Expression Engine Summer Camp for students in grades K-12. The music camp will take place Monday, June 3 through Saturday, July 27 at 2903. E. 37th St. Apply online.

• The Chattanooga Zoo recently released over 30 eastern hellbender salamanders in various rivers in the Cherokee National Forest as part of its local conservation program. These salamanders are native to the region, but population numbers have declined to the point of endangerment. Learn more about the zoo’s conservation efforts. (The Pulse)

• Raise a glass, drop a deal. We’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week — a celebration of Chattanooga’s vibrant beverage scene — from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. If you own a local business that serves beverages, join us by offering a fun drink deal to our readers — we may include it in a newsletter.

• Looking to dine out this weekend? According to OpenTable, top-loved restaurants this month include Il Primo Cambridge for food and Company Chattanooga for ambience.*

• $1 million to repair + maintain existing neighborhood parks.
• $1 million to install lighting at Rivermont Park (supporting racquetball + youth team sports).
• $1 million to acquire future locations of parks in underserved communities from voluntary sellers.
• $500,000 for repairs + improvements along the 21st Century Waterfront.
• $300,000 to prep the construction for the reimagined Montague Park.
• $250,000 for expansions at the Chattanooga Zoo, enhancing animal care + educational programming.
• $194,369 to maintain Chattanooga’s public art collection + install new works in the South Broad corridor.

• 58.6% guessed the Big Four Bridge correctly.
• 20% said it was the Walnut Street Bridge.