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Local Artists Featured at Art's Meow Fundraiser

10/9/2017

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PictureDarlene is a cat that The Alice Fund helped. You can purchase cat-themed art made by local artists at Art's Meow at Coolidge Park Pavilion from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 15.
Not so long ago, the fundraising plan for The Alice Fund, a local nonprofit that assists cat owners in financial need, consisted of donation jars placed next to cash registers. Contributions made by grateful recipients and supporters of the nonprofit’s generosity added to the mix.

Today, as the need for Alice Fund services grows, members are hoping the passions of cat-loving and art-loving area residents will unite to widen the organization’s fundraising capacity.

In case you didn’t know, October is National Feral Cat Day, and on Sunday, October 15, The Alice Fund will host its fourth annual Art’s Meow, a showcase of feline-themed artwork created and contributed by area artists. All pieces are original, in a variety of styles and mediums and all are available for purchase. The sale will be presented in the Coolidge Park Walker Pavilion, from noon-4 p.m. More than 75 artists and art galleries have been asked to contribute pieces.

Local artists offering pieces include Sandra Babb, Maddin Corey, Marty Littauer, Lisa Bohnwagner, Olga de Klein and Dana Shavin. Area studios contributing pieces include the Hart Gallery, Arts Build and Uptown Art. A portion of each sale will be donated to The Alice Fund to help cats and owners in need – cats like Darlene, as she eventually came to be named.

Darlene was a kitten when a driver swerved to miss hitting her as she wandered aimlessly by the roadside. A good Samaritan stopped to investigate and discovered that the kitten’s eyes were matted shut; she couldn’t see.

The rescuer rushed the stray to The Cat Clinic, where veterinarian and Alice Fund Founding Advisor Marcia Toumayan determined that Darlene’s eyes had been so badly damaged that they had to be removed. Darlene’s prognosis was good. Though blind, Darlene recovered completely and was adopted by a family. As with most extensive medical care, there was still the issue of the cost of surgery, medications, rehabilitation and more, however.

That’s where The Alice Fund comes in. It helped pay for Darlene, and other cats like her, whose owners can’t pay for medical treatment. Several area veterinarians have partnered with Dr. Toumayan and the Cat Clinic to provide reduced-cost care, with The Alice Fund and owners paying the balance.

Financial assistance is not the only contribution the organization makes. Its Facebook page serves as a spot to post information regarding lost cats and cats in need of new homes. Last month someone going into assisted living posted a plea for a new home for her 3-year-old spayed and declawed cat. Imagine the relief when a new home for this precious companion was found through The Alice Fund. In addition, the Alice Fund’s Facebook page posted ways to help with the Chattanooga Humane Educational Society’s Animal Disaster Relief efforts in Houston after Hurricane Harvey. And there are always adorable posts highlighting adorable cats and kittens that are available for adoption.

Started in 2008 and named in honor of a feral cat named Alice, The Alice Fund mission is to provide medical care to cats whose owners and caregivers would otherwise lack the resources to access medical services for the cats under their care.
For more info, visit The Alice Fund website.


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History Center Plans to Strengthen Collection

1/24/2017

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The Board of Directors of the Chattanooga History Center recently announced its plan to remove items that are duplicates or unrelated to the center's collecting mission. The Board voted to conduct this action in order to strengthen its overall historical collection.

This process is common practice among museums, and provides a way to ensure that an item fits the overall scope and mission of the museum. Many items were collected decades ago when the center's collections did not have a Chattanooga-specific focus and thus do not tell Chattanooga's rich history.

The Board stressed that the center is not de-accessioning any items that are part of its core collection.

A list of donors affected by this decision will be posted on the center's website. The CHC encourages donors to retrieve objects scheduled for removal. Satisfactory evidence must be presented in order to claim the objects, such as the original deed of gift or personal identification. If the donor is deceased but his/her heirs are interested in acquiring the object, then a family relationship must be proven as well as a right to inherit.
 
The deadline for contacting the Chattanooga History Center is February 28.  After this deadline, all remaining artifacts will be disposed of as determined by the CHC's Board.


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Nominations Sought for Young Women of Distinction

1/24/2017

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The American Lung Association in Tennessee is asking the community to nominate outstanding young women from the area for the 2017 Young Woman of Distinction award.

The Young Woman of Distinction is a high school senior who sets herself apart as an individual outstanding in leadership, academics and character. She serves the Chattanooga area with honor, integrity, enthusiasm, generosity, compassion, a willingness to take risks and a personal dedication to goal achievement.

She will be honored at the 32nd Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon being held on Tuesday, May 2, from 11:15 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., at the Chattanooga Convention Center Ballroom.

The event, which benefits the American Lung Association in Tennessee and its mission to prevent lung disease and promote lung health, is a Chattanooga tradition that honors one Tennessee Woman of Distinction, plus 10 of the Chattanooga area's most accomplished women who have distinguished themselves within their family, career and community, as well as the Young Women of Distinction.

Nomination forms are available in the Chattanooga office by calling (423) 629-1098 or by visiting www.TNWomenofDistinction.org. You can also download a nomination form here.

All nominations are due on January 26. They can be faxed to (423) 629-0054, mailed to American Lung Association in Tennessee, 1466 Riverside Dr., Suite D, Chattanooga, TN 37406 or e-mailed to Shirley.cudabac@lung.org.

Monies raised from the Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon help fund medical research, advocacy and education and help ensure clean air and healthy lungs for all Tennesseans.

Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer of women. On average, less than half of all women diagnosed with lung cancer will be alive one year after their diagnosis. Despite this, only one percent of women cite lung cancer as being on their radar.
This has to change. Women need to know that anyone can get lung cancer. Lung cancer has the lowest survival rates compared to colon, breast and prostate cancer. Education and research driven medical advances will help to increase survival rates

More information, individual and table reservations and sponsorship levels are available at www.TNWomenofDistinction.org.
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Philanthropic Portal Enables Neighbors to Help Neighbors

1/18/2017

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PictureMaeghan Jones, president of The Community Foundation; Marsha Drake, Hamilton County Department of Education’s director of student services; Blake Canterbury, founder of Purposity; and Arielle Hayes, principal of Dalewood Middle School.
Chattanooga has always been known for its philanthropy as residents rally around each other and respond when needs are identified. Whether its providing toys to children during the holidays, donating school supplies, or purchasing essential items for homeless families, Chattanoogans are always ready and willing to extend a helping hand.

Building upon the true spirit of Chattanooga and generating awareness around the fact that anyone can be a philanthropist, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and The Maclellan Foundation joined forces to launch a portal to connect people in Chattanooga who have specific needs with other people in the community who can help meet the needs. This centralized portal, Purposity Chattanooga, will give anyone and everyone an opportunity to learn about and respond to a neighbor in need. These practical and immediate needs could range from winter coats and backpacks to toiletry items and space heaters. Local needs will be published and disseminated weekly by text message through the Purposity Chattanooga portal.

"As a city, this is what we do best: create a network of support and care and generosity," said Maeghan Jones, President of the Community Foundation. "But sometimes we don’t know the challenges that people face, even though they live just down the street. So we are creating a safe, secure, and reliable way for anyone to respond to the specific needs of our neighbors. It’s about Chattanoogans helping Chattanoogans, in moments of need, large and small."

With more than 20,000 Hamilton County public school students currently living below the poverty line, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and The Maclellan Foundation will begin with needs vetted by Hamilton County Department of Education school guidance counselors and will expand later this year to help meet the needs of Chattanooga's homeless and economically disadvantaged neighbors.

"I am excited about the possibility of helping more Hamilton County students," said Marsha Drake, director of student services at the Hamilton County Department of Education. "The fact that anyone can be a philanthropist through Purposity Chattanooga is amazing. A lot of times people in the community want to help our schools and schoolchildren, but they don't know how. Pairing Hamilton County residents with the needs of Hamilton County Department of Education's students in such a simple and straightforward way is a huge win for our students and their families."

Chattanoogans who are interested in receiving weekly text messages through Purposity Chattanooga can sign up for free in less than two minutes. To date, more than 150 residents have signed up and officials hope to have 500 residents sign up by February 15.

"We are so very fortunate to live in such a caring and generous community," said Chris Maclellan, chairman of The Maclellan Foundation. "We believe that this new philanthropic portal, Purposity Chattanooga, will inspire and encourage us to collectively serve our neighbors in need. Our gifts will find purpose through generosity and have the ability to transform families and communities."

Purposity was first launched in Atlanta in Spring 2016 and since has helped to meet the needs of more than 600 students. Chattanooga is now the second city to host this portal, which will be powered by the Community Foundation and The Maclellan Foundation. Sign up is free and takes less than two minutes. After signing up, users will get one text a week, presenting the needs of neighbors residing in the Scenic City.

To learn more or to sign up visit, www.purposity.com. Doing good is just a click away!

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Find Holiday Magic at Ruby Falls

11/29/2016

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PictureMeet Santa underground at Ruby Falls!
Christmas Underground returns this holiday season to Ruby Falls! From December 1-18 on Thursdays through Sundays, then daily from December 19-23, take a magical adventure deep within the heart of Lookout Mountain where children discover a secret underground passage to see Santa!
 
Visit the decorated gemstone mines in this unique setting 26 stories underground. Adventurers go on a journey past the Northern Lights and Sugar Plum Fairy Village, into a tunnel (optional), through an ice cave and to the North Pole where Santa awaits!  
 
This festive event is made for children. Kids will meet Ruby Falls gemstone miners and enjoy interactive fun like panning for gems called "joystone" (which spreads the spirit of Christmas), using the joystone tester and cracking their own joystone geode.
 
Ruby Falls remains 60 degrees year-round making it the perfect atmosphere to experience nighttime magic during the day. Christmas Underground is in a separate part of the cave from where regular Ruby Falls tours are held. Combo tickets are available for the holiday event and the cave and waterfall tour. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. Admission is $11.95 for everyone ages 3 and up.
 
Ruby Falls is America’s deepest commercial cave and largest underground waterfall open for public viewing. It features a 145-foot waterfall located 1,120 feet beneath the surface of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. LED lighting is used throughout the castle and waterfall.

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NormalPalooza is Saturday

11/1/2016

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PictureNormalPalooza is November 5.
Normal Park Museum Magnet School announces the 14th annual NormalPalooza festival on Saturday, November 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music, fun, games, art vendors and food trucks at the annual fall festival. The festival covers the grounds of the North Chattanooga school's campus and a block of Mississippi, filling the neighborhood with art vendors, food trucks, bands, music and games.

NormalPalooza benefits Normal Park, a zoned HCDE magnet school with a museum-based curriculum and emphasis on integrating arts in education. A frequent "Magnet School of the Year" award winner, the school celebrates experiential learning, art, museum and community partnerships and family engagement. Featuring an art market with dozens of vendors, games and entertainment, the all-day festival has become an annual North Chattanooga tradition, drawing large crowds for an exciting day of fun.

Beginning at noon, Nick Lutsko and the Gimmix will be headlining entertainment, and guests will enjoy performances throughout the day by Normal Park students, bands and dance troupes. Trent Williams and the Menagerie, Lon Eldridge and Lumbar Five will also be performing during the day. Nick Lutsko and his band of Muppet-like musicians won last year's Road to Nightfall competition and the five-piece band performs upbeat and melodic originals in a style that combines energetic folk, indie-rock, funk and a touch of the blues. Lon Eldridge is a traditional musician with a hot ragtime blues sound and a masterful command of americana and jazz. Lumbar Five combines soulful vocals, soaring guitar, a percolating bassline, and a combination of a jazz/rock drummer paired with an out-of-this world percussionist from West Africa.  

Adelle's Ice Cream Creperie, Good Dog, Kenny's Smokehouse BBQ, Southern Burger, Tikiz and Dave's Cotton Candy will have food and refreshments available for purchase throughout the day and there are rides and games for all age groups. Thrill-seekers will especially enjoy the Kraken, a 20-foot tall dual lane slide, a giant ship and octopus, this inflatable slide gives riders the thrill and excitement of escaping a ship with the rush of a mega-slide experience. A Bungee Run, Gyro Ride, bounce house and petting zoo will keep entertain all ages and everyone will enjoy the cake walk, sack races, toilet toss, bean bag toss, face painting, hair spray station and Lego station.

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Weekend Ironman Events Cause Road Closures

9/21/2016

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Chattanooga is hosting the Ironman this weekend, and a number of roads will be closed before, during and after the race. The Chattanooga DOT is recommending that spectators and visitors park in the lots and garages surrounding downtown and utilize the Free Electric Shuttle and Bike Chattanooga bike share system. The Electric Shuttle will have extended hours for Ironman on Sunday beginning at 4 a.m., and the last shuttle is at 12:20 a.m. There will also be extra shuttles running the route. Bike Chattanooga ambassadors will be at bike share stations to assist folks renting a bike.

Public activities start Thursday evening with the Ironkid's race at 6 p.m. on Riverfront Parkway. The Ironman Expo area will be open on the Chattanooga Green from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

The Tennessee River will be closed to pleasure crafts between Ross's Landing and the Chickamauga Dam from 5 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 25. This includes the Rivermont Park and Tennessee Riverpark boat ramps.

Ironman starts early Sunday morning, September 25, with the swim portion at 7:20 a.m., and athletes will be transitioning to the bike race from about 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Traffic will be stopped from crossing the cyclists' lane when they are present between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Riverfront Parkway, West 20th Street, Broad Street, Market Street and Alton Park Boulevard. Runners will be on the Riverwalk, Amnicola Highway, the Veterans Bridge, Barton Avenue, Hixson Pike and Riverview Road between 12:25 p.m. and 12 a.m.

Spectators are encouraged to make the most of this unprecedented opportunity for Chattanooga. Find out more about the Chattanooga Ironman on Facebook or on the official website.

Closure details:
Riverside Drive/Riverfront Parkway between Aquarium Way and Molly Street, Chestnut Street between Aquarium Way and Riverfront Parkway, and the southbound Veterans Bridge ramp to Riverside Drive will be closed from 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 21 until 8 p.m. on Monday, September 26 for the Ironman setup and race.

The right eastbound lane of Riverfront Parkway between Molly Lane and Market Street, the right southbound lane of Market Street between West 20th Street and West 40th Street, West 40th Street between Alton Park Blvd and Tennessee Avenue, and the I-24 on ramp and South bound off ramp at Market Street will be closed and all streets crossing this route will be controlled by CPD officers. The intersections of St Elmo Avenue and Virginia Avenue at West 45th Street will be 4 way Stops from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 25, for the Ironman bike portion. Cyclists will also be on Tennessee Avenue and St Elmo Avenue to the state line, riding with traffic.

The right eastbound lane of Frazier Avenue between Forest Avenue and the Veterans Bridge, the right northbound lane of Barton Avenue between Frazier avenue and Baker Street, the right northbound lane of the Veterans Bridge between East 3rd Street and Barton Avenue, the right westbound lane of Amnicola Highway between Old Curtain Pole Road and Lindsay Street, Riverside Drive between Lindsay Street and Molly Lane, the Battery Place off ramp from Riverside Drive, Aquarium Way between Riverside Drive and Walnut Street will be closed and all streets crossing this route will be controlled by CPD officers to give right-of-way to the runners from 12:25 p.m. on Sunday, September 25 until 12 a.m. on Monday, September 26 for the Ironman run portion.

For detailed maps click on this link: http://bit.ly/2d6tOvf. Once on that page you will find four Ironman tabs.


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