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Get out and explore the wonders of summer at these local camps. | Photo provided by Audubon Acres
Spring is just around the corner, but before you know it, summer will be here — which means the kiddos will get out of school and need some fun things to do out in the Scenic City. That’s why we’ve got a guide to local summer camps for all ages.
SeaLight Festival | 5-9 p.m. | The Sculpture Fields at Montague Park | $17+ | It’s the opening night of this festival that features hundreds of handmade Chinese lanterns, live performances, on-site vendors + games.
Friday, Feb. 21
51st Annual Antiques Show and Sale | Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Signal | $20+ | Shop from over 20 antique dealers from across the country selling paintings, furniture, jewelry, and glassware — ticket sales benefit the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Follow the Fire | 5-9 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | Free+ | Experience fun around the fire, including stargazing with the Barnard Astronomical Society, animal encounters, moonlit hikes + more.
Justin Bieber Night | 9-11:55 p.m. | The Signal | $28 | Calling all Beliebers, sing and dance the night away to this artist’s discography.
Sunday, Feb. 23
Winter Plant Walk | 10-11:30 a.m. (CST) | Bird Fork Farm, Dunlap | $25 | Take a stroll through the farm to learn more about edible, medicinal, native, and invasive plants.
Monthly Jazz Jam | 1-4 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater | Free | Bring your instruments to play, network, and learn from other jazz enthusiasts.
Chattanooga City Council has passed the Kelly Administration’s $29.9 million budget amendment. The amendment invests in areas like road paving and public safety + will transfer $18 million to the Police and Fire Pension Fund.
Development
A $38 million, 200-unit apartment complex is planned for a site on Runyan Drive. California-based Standard Communities hopes to offer affordable housing for adults ages 62 or older + people with disabilities. Construction is anticipated to start later this year. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Film
“How to Sue the Klan,” a film about the Chattanooga Five, won the “Outstanding Short Form Documentary” honor at this year’s NAACP Image Awards. Pro tip: If you haven’t seen the award-winning film yet, attend one of these upcoming screenings.
Outdoors
Crabtree Farms is seeking vendors for its annual Spring Plant Sale & Festival in April. Vendors will be on site Friday, April 25 + Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — vendors are asked to attend both days during the full time frame.
Sports
James Cannon will serve as the interim general manager for the Chattanooga Red Wolves following the announcement of Sean McDaniel stepping down as general manager + president. Cannon has previously served in positions within the MLS, NBA, and Octagon.
Feel Good
Thanks to a community initiative led by GreenTech Homes, a new playground has been installed at the Maclellan Shelter for Families. The organization invested $25,000 to donate + install the new playground equipment for the shelter, providing a safe play area for families in need.
Finance
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Plan Ahead
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Coming Soon
Did this catch your eye? That’s because locals (like you) are excited about new happenings in the city. Spread the word about your business, services, big news, or event coming soon to Chattanooga.
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Concert
The Ringgold Depot Opry is back on track
Take a short drive to Ringgold, GA for live music in a historic train depot. | Photo provided by City of Ringgold
The Ringgold Depot Opry returns with a new series of family-friendly concerts this March. The Opry has been an entertainment staple in Georgia for over 30 years, and this year, it will shift performances to a quarterly event schedule.
The shift allows for the opportunity to bring in bigger talents to town + to partner with local nonprofits for each performance, where the organizations will receive all door fees from the shows.
The first show will be on Saturday, March 8, featuring a performance by Pink Houses, a John Mellencamp tribute band + ticket sales will benefit The Hunter Worley Foundation, which supports families navigating the sudden loss of a child.
Admission is $10, and all tickets will be sold at the door + are cash only. Bonus: There is free on-street parking available in front of the depot and throughout Downtown Ringgold.
Follow along on Facebook to see the rest of this year’s schedule + announcements on who will be taking the stage.
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How about that surprise snow day yesterday? I didn’t think we would see snow again this winter, and seeing everyone’s photos was the cherry on top — the South Chickamauga Creek Greenway looked especially beautiful.
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