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Parade, Tree Lighting, Holiday Open House Planned

11/27/2017

Santa will be making an appearance during the Lookout Mountain, Ga., Christmas parade on Thursday, November 30!

Get in the holiday spirit this weekend on Lookout Mountain! There are several fun Christmas-y events planned, beginning with a parade on Thursday!

The Lookout Mountain, Ga., Christmas Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting is on Thursday, November 30, at 5 p.m. Lookout Mountain’s firefighters and police will be riding with Santa throughout Fairyland to collect toys for Walker County’s Sherrif’s Department’s Stocking Full of Love. Stocking Full of Love provides Christmas toys and gifts for needy children ages 1-14 in Walker County. After the parade, head to Lookout Mountain, Ga., City Hall for Christmas music, refreshments and the lighting of the tree and business area at 6:30 p.m. Stay tuned for more details.

Love Lookout is hosting another fun community event on Friday, December 1! Gather your friends and family and head to Caldwell Commons, across the street from the Town Commons for the annual tree lighting ceremony in Lookout Mountain, Tenn. Monkeytown Donuts will be on site, selling delicious treats and hot chocolate, and everyone will enjoy bluegrass music and sing Christmas carols, accompanied by the band Morning Watch, before the tree is lit. The tree lighting is from 6-7 p.m., and organizers ask that you park at the Commons and walk over to the tree.

Once again, members of the Lookout Mountain Beautiful Garden Club will decorate the historic Craven’s House for its annual holiday open house that will be held December 1 and 2. An important Civil War observation post, the home of iron industrialist Robert Craven will depict Christmas decor that is in keeping with its original time period. Several re-enactments can be observed during the tours of the historic house that will take place from 6-8 p.m. each evening. There is no admission fee, however reservations are required. Call the Lookout Mountain Visitors Center at (423) 821-7786 to reserve a spot.

Happy holidays!

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Mountain Stores Holding Holiday Open Houses

11/16/2017

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Shop Yessick's, Mountain Escape Spa and Fairyland Pharmacy for discounts during their open houses.

Remember, the weekend after Thanksgiving, there's a great shopping event right here on Lookout Mountain! That’s the weekend that Fairyland Pharmacy, Mountain Escape Spa and Yessick’s host their annual Christmas open houses.

The Spa and Yessick’s will have open house Thursday, November 30 through Saturday, December 2. Facials at the spa will be 20 percent off, and Yessick's is offering 20 percent off your entire purchase.

Head over to the pharmacy, where there are great items for holiday gifting or gifting yourself! The pharmacy is giving everyone 20 percent off their entire purchase on Saturday, December 2.

This open house weekend is always a great kick off for the holiday shopping season, and it helps support our wonderful mountain businesses! Happy Holidays to all!

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Have a "Green" Thanksgiving

11/15/2017

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Buy local fruits, veggies, meats and flowers for your Thanksgiving table from area farmers. It's green and supports the local economy!

by Lark McMillan
With the busy holiday season fast approaching, it’s easy to overlook being "green." But this is the perfect time to put your recycling radar and no-waste attitude to the test. Here are a few ideas to make your Thanksgiving holiday more sustainable and eco-friendly:

• Buy local. You can support the local economy, eat more nutritious and delicious food, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by buying items that haven’t traveled far to get to your celebration.

Area farmers markets are a great place to buy squash, greens, apples and pumpkins. You can even purchase your holiday flower arrangements, as well as fresh roasted coffee and cheese, all from local vendors.
The Chattanooga Market has its final outdoor market of the year on Sunday, November 19, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at First Tennessee Pavilion. If you have last minute needs or menu emergencies, stop by Main St. Farmers Market on the corner of Main and Chestnut streets. The market will be open Wednesday, November 22, from 4-6 p.m.
In addition, Main Street Meats is selling organic, free range and heritage turkeys this year. The turkeys are from farms within 100 miles of Chattanooga. The shop is also offering delicious sides made with locally-sourced ingredients, including MSM bacon and cornbread dressing with bacon gravy and smothered green beans. Find out more about placing your order at www.mainstreetmeatschatt.com.
• Plan ahead so you have less waste, and only buy exactly what you need. The EPA estimates that 38 million tons of food waste was generated in 2014. It is possible to serve a crowd of people without having too much waste. Whole Foods has a handy online "Servings Planner" to calculate how many ounces of appetizers, turkey, potatoes, gravy and pie you’ll need per person. Visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com/holidays/servings-calculator to start crunching the numbers.
• If you do have leftovers, share them with your guests. Ask your guests to bring their own reusable storage containers. At the end of the meal, fill the containers with all the leftovers. Your guests will enjoy them during the long weekend, and you’ll keep food waste out of the landfill.
• Store your leftovers responsibly. Rather than reaching for plastic wrap or foil that will be thrown away after one use, make sure you have reusable containers on hand. Mason jars, glass food storage bowls and empty cottage cheese containers are great, durable choices.
"Bee's Wrap" is a relatively new alternative to plastic wrap. It’s made with organic cotton, beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin, and you can use it any way you’d use plastic wrap. From wrapping extra cheese to covering a large bowl, it keeps your food fresh. It’s washable, reusable and, eventually, compostable. You can find it at local health food stores or buy it online.
• Make recycling easy. If you’re expecting a big crowd at your Thanksgiving dinner, place recycling bins in obvious places, and make sure your guests know what can be recycled. Beer cans, wine bottles, empty cans of pumpkin puree, cardboard packaging and more can be recycled locally.
• Reduce your energy consumption. While you’re cooking the big meal, turn your thermostat down a few degrees. The heat of the oven will warm the home to a comfortable temperature. It’s also a great time to turn off the lights, and go outside for a game of football instead of watching one on TV. Not only will you burn calories to make more room for pie, you’ll also save a little energy.
By making just a few adjustments to your holiday routine you can have an easy, enjoyable and more sustainable Thanksgiving.

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Fill the Boot at the Café

11/13/2017

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Café on the Corner will be raising funds for mountain firefighters on November 16.

Café on the Corner's annual Fill the Boot fundraiser for Lookout Mountain’s volunteer firefighters is November 16. Starting at 5:30 p.m., Ruth Oehmig will don a fireman’s helmet and begin taking donations.

There will be a party on the patio with hot dogs and hanburgers during this fun event. There will also be a gas grill raffled off during the Party on the Patio fundraiser! Visit the Café's Facebook event page for more information.

When the café was destroyed by fire in 2014, Ruth vowed to repay the Lookout Mountain firefighters who risked their lives to save her establishment, and she never forgets a promise. Let’s come together as a community to fill those boots!

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See "Man of La Mancha" at Covenant

11/7/2017

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Covenant College is presenting "Man of La Mancha" November 9-11, 17 & 18.

From November 9-18, Covenant College will be presenting "Man of La Mancha," the beloved musical that includes the well-known song "The Impossible Dream." This is the first musical presented by the college in several years. "It was time to start doing musicals again, if for no other reason than to give some incredibly talented students a chance to do a musical before they graduate," said director Claire Slavovsky.

A loose adaptation of the well-known Spanish novel "Don Quixote" by Cervantes, the musical employs a play within a play where the prisoner Cervantes must defend himself from his fellow inmates while awaiting the Spanish Inquisition. His defense takes the form of a theatrical presentation of the story of Alonso Quijana who has gone mad, "laying down the melancholy burden of sanity…"

He transforms himself into Don Quixote, knight errant, and goes on misadventures with his trusty servant Sancho Panza. However misbegotten his plans are, Don Quixote in his well meant delusions seems to engage the hearts and fancies of those around him, including the beaten down Aldonza, whom he mistakenly adores as the lady, Dulcinea. Through Cervantes' obstinate desire to see beauty and wonder in the mundane and rotten, Don Quixote raises the question of whether it is madness to "seek treasure where there is only trash" and if "too much sanity may be madness."

"Man of La Mancha," written by Dale Wasserman, music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, original production staged by Albert Marre, originally produced by Albert W. Selden and Hal James, plays in Covenant College's Sanderson Auditorium November 9-11 and 17 at 8 p.m., as well as on November 18 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors, students and staff. To reserve tickets or for more information, call the box office at (706) 419-1051 or email boxoffice@covenant.edu. Please note this show does contain brief depictions of violence against women and may not be suitable for all audiences.

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70th LMS Carnival is a Success

11/2/2017

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Lookout Mountain Elementary School's 70th Annual Carnival was a roaring success. Kids and parents enjoyed old Carnival favorites like the Marketplace booth, jail and casts, and also had fun at several new inclusions. The event raised lots of money for the school and was a great way for families to enjoy a beautiful fall day together. We're already looking forward to next year's Carnival!

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