posted November 26, 2008
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Nov. 21 - Jan. 3
14th annual Rock City Enchanted Garden of Lights. 6-9 p.m., except for Christmas Eve. Award-winning light extravaganza features more than 30 holiday scenes and over a million lights. Gingerbread cookie decorating, hot cocoa and nightly entertainment. (706) 820-2531.
Nov. 21 - Jan. 3
Deck the Falls at Ruby Falls. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Special holiday light show at the waterfalls, holiday music in the cave and decorated lobby and grounds that includes Old St. Nick. 821-2544.
Dec. 2
An evening to learn about the issue of the sexual trafficking and exploitation of children in the United States. 7 p.m. Ooltewah UMC Worship Center. Sponsored by Second Life Chattanooga.
Dec. 2
The Partnership for Families, Children and Adults will hold the third annual Nutcracker Sweets. 6-8 p.m. at the Bessie Smith Hall. The Nutcracker Sweets is a dessert sampling and silent auction featuring an array of one-of-a kind desserts prepared by local chefs from Between the Bridges Café, Cake Gallery, Chef Jernard Wells, St. John’s Restaurant and many more. Southern Coffee Service will serve up a variety of coffees to compliment the sweets.
New this year is the “Sweet Feats” competition, with Times Free Press Food Editor Anne Braly judging the most deliciously creative dessert as submitted by professional chefs in the commercial category, as well as entries from “Home Chefs” in the non-commercial category. Chattanooga State instrumental and vocal ensembles, led by Darrin Hassevoort, will provide live music for the evening. Guest tickets are $25 each. Call 423 697-3807 or visit www.partnershipfca.com
Dec. 5-27
Ruby Red Christmas as Ruby Falls. Fridays and Saturdays in December from 5-9 p.m. Currier & Ives old style holiday Christmas.
Dec. 5-14
Christmas candlelight tours at the Marsh House decorated in the style of the 1800s. Live Christmas trees will be provided by the Bob and Charlie Gilbert families. The home is on South Main Street in downtown LaFayette, across from Bi-Lo. The house will be decorated with fresh greenery and other natural decorations. Many candles will illuminate the historic antebellum home. Hosts and hostesses in period dress will welcome guests to the festivities. Hot cider and cookies will be served on the side porch. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children under 12. www.marshhouseoflafayette.com or call Mary Smitherman at (423) 718-9918. Tours will be held Friday, Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 6, 6-8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 7, 5-8 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14, 4-8 p.m.
Dec. 6
Holiday Starlight Parade. 6-7 p.m. Market Street from Miller Plaza to Tennessee Aquarium.
Dec. 6
4th Annual East Ridge Youth Foundation Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the East Ridge Community Center. Free admission.
Dec. 6
The Southside hosts Mainx24, with over 50 events during a 24-hour-long party. Starts 8:30 a.m. on Main Street. For more information and the latest schedule on Mainx24, visit www.mainx24.com.
Dec. 6
A Singles Christmas Dance starts at 8 p.m. in Ballroom E at the Chattanooga Convention Center on Dec 6. Music by DJ Ken Hughes along with hors d' oeuvres. Cost is $20 per person paid at the door.
Dec. 9
Tom Carson will speak on Chattanooga Money at the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library 6:30 p.m. Free. 266-5592.
Dec. 12
Appalachian Christmas. Dismembered Tennesseans, The Morgans and Lynn Haas and headliner mandolin player Sierra Hull. 7-9 p.m. Waterhouse Pavilion at Miller Plaza. $3, children 10 and under are free.
Dec. 13
Hamilton County Toy Run. Starts at Hwy 58 K Mart. 11 a.m. All motorcyclists are welcome. Benefits Family Violence Services & Room in the Inn. Call Joe (423) 227-5682.
Dec. 14
"Give4" an art/music event that will feature over 40 local artists and musicians and will be raising money to help assist two local
single-mother families. 1-10 p.m. at Miller Plaza Pavilion. Three previous "give" events have averaged 175 in attendance and raised over $475 for local families.
Dec. 16
The Chattanooga History Center will present Downtown Lights: Remembering Christmas in Chattanooga 1876-2008 at 7 p.m. English Rose Tea Room, 1401 Market St. $12 includes a dessert and unlimited hot tea or coffee. Dr. Daryl Black, the History Center’s Curator, will facilitate. Registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 12.
Dec. 18
The third annual FCA Championship Breakfast. 8 a.m. at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center. FCA's President and Chief Executive Officer Les Steckel will be the featured speaker. Individual tickets or 8-person table sponsorships are available by calling the FCA office at 870-4091 or Jay Fowler at 309-4255.
Dec. 20
The 1st annual trail of lights and Cherokee flute concert, featuring Frank Taylor, will be at Red Clay Park from 5-8 p.m. Cost is $5 per car. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.
Jan. 5 and 6
All teachers, therapists, counselors and psychologists in the region are invited to attend a free two-day autism training event. Hamilton County Department of Education and Siskin Children's Institute are partnering to present the workshop "ABA Skills Development: Behavioral Techniques and Interventions" conducted by Ron Leaf of Autism Partnership. The training will take place Jan. 5 and 6 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Tyner Academy Auditorium, 6836 Tyner Road, Chattanooga. Participants must register by Dec. 19, for this training. Space is limited, so contact Mary Robbins at 423 648-1724 or mary.robbins@siskin.org to reserve your slot.
Jan. 10
Feed Your Brain poetry reading at Mocha Joe's Bistro in St. Elmo, 7 p.m.
Feb. 25
Siskin Hospital's Possibilities Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The sixth annual event will feature former Florida State football player and accomplished quadriplegic, Scott Burrows. Proceeds from the luncheon benefit Siskin Hospital patients whose insurance does not cover the cost of their care. 634-1208, www.siskinrehab.org.
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