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• Freezing Foods Preservation Class | Tuesday, July 9-Wednesday, July 10 | Times vary | UT Extension Hamilton County Office, 6183 Adamson Cir., Chattanooga | $20 | Learn about proper freezing techniques, the right equipment, and storage methods.

• Wednesday Jazz | Wednesday, July 10 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga | $10 | Hear a performance by one of the area’s “most imaginative drummers,” Matt Turnure, alongside his quartet.

• Killer Beaz | Thursday, July 11-Saturday, July 13 | Times vary | The Comedy Catch, 29 Station St., Chattanooga | $20-$30 | See this comedian known for the Discovery Channel series “Moonshiners” take the stage in the Scenic City.

• Drink and Discover: CDM Games | Friday, July 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St., Chattanooga | $40 | This 21+ event will feature competitions and playful fun — along with full access to the museum + drinks and snacks.

• Family Creek Day | Saturday, July 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Rd., Chattanooga | $7-$35 | Learn about the aquatic creatures in the South Chickamauga Creek + ways to keep our waterways clean.

• Patagonia Film Tour | Wednesday, July 17 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Rock/Creek Outfitters, 301 Manufacturers Rd., Chattanooga | Free, RSVP | Join Patagonia Ambassador Katie Lamb for a free rock climbing + gear repair showcase, followed by a screening of her new film “In Sequence."*

• Two tickets to Aged to Perfection, Party in the Park, and Feast by the Field Saturday + Sunday
• Three-night stay at Residence Inn/SpringHill Suites

• McCallie Ferry Road (from Stormer to May Roads) will be closed tomorrow, July 10 + Thursday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for general maintenance. Detours will be posted, directing drivers to Stormer, Pickett, and Mayflower Roads. (Chattanoogan.com)

• The public is invited to Chattanooga Food Coalition’s monthly meeting on Thursday, July 18 at the New Life SDA church. From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., members will discuss impacts to the community in light of the East 23rd Street Food City closing. RSVP online.

• UTC and ChaTech are joining forces to form CHAIN (Chattanooga’s AI Network), an initiative to equip professionals as AI evolves in the workforce. Folks can participate in monthly events from August to November that will focus on themes from understanding AI to workplace tools. Get email updates.

• The Red Bank Public Art Board is seeking local artists for phase one of its Traffic Signal Box Project, beautifying four boxes around the city. Artists will explore the theme “Our Southern Birds” based on local historical figure Emma Bell Miles’ work in 1919. See criteria + important dates.

• TVFCU recently announced several changes within its leadership team. Notably, the departments of marketing community relations, accounting and automated payments, collections and loan support/quality control + human resources gained new directors. (Chattanoogan.com)

• Nearby Murray County in North Georgia will celebrate Vann House Day on Saturday, July 27, honoring the legacy of Cherokee leader James Vann + the historic site of his home. During the event, visitors will enjoy farmstead activities and demonstrations centered around the 1800s.

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