posted November 18, 2009
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Nov. 19-21
34th Annual YMCA Christmas Gift Market at Chattanooga Convention Center. Thursday and Friday hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5 admission.
Nov. 20
Shopping Extravaganza at Heritage Park in East Brainerd. This free event features local home‐based businesses selling a variety of cash and carry items. email shoppingextravaganza@comcast.net.
Nov. 20
C. S. Lewis Society of Chattanooga discusses C. S. Lewis' book Mere Christianty at Rock Point Books, 4th & Broad, 7-8 p.m. www.cslewischattanooga.org
Nov. 21
Chattanooga Jingle Bell Run/Walk for arthritis. Chattanooga Riverwalk Pavilion #3 at the C.B. Robinson Bridge off of Amnicola Highway. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Register at www.chattanoogajbr.org. $25 registration fee before Nov. 14, $30 after.
Nov. 21
Decorate Your Mailbox for the Holidays — Naturally. 10 a.m.-noon at the Tennessee Aquarium. Aquarium lead horticulturist, Christine Bock will help create holiday decorations for a mailbox or lamp post using materials found in nature. Incorporate magnolia, greens, berries and bows and decorations from home. All materials are provided, but bring clippers if you have them. $20/Member; $25/Non-Member. www.tnaqua.org/Events/Events.aspx, 267-FISH (3474).
Nov. 21-22
Performance of C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters, Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Tivoli. If interested in post-performance discussion with the actor Saturday afternoon, contact David Beckmann, 825-1444. www.fpatheatre.com/screwtape
Nov. 21
Odyssey ’09: Star Launch. Girls Leadership Academy inaugural fundraiser at Loose Cannon Galleries 7-11 p.m. Food, Dexter Thomas Band takes the stage at 9 p.m. $60 per person for general admission and $100 per person for VIP and may be purchased online at www.cglaodyssey.com or by calling 702-7230.
Nov. 21
Holiday Happening Arts and Craft Fair, presented by Hamilton County Education Association, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the HCEA Office, 4655 Shallowford Road. 485-9535.
Nov. 26
The 10th Annual Grateful Gobbler Walk at 8:30 a.m. Begins in Coolidge Park and is a three mile walk benefiting homeless and hungry people. Register online at www.gratefulgobbler.com
Nov. 27
Tinsel Friday at Museum Center at 5ive Points, Cleveland. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Family friendly alternative to Black Friday. Fresh homemade cookies, hot chocolate and coffee all day. Craft and ornament making for kids. Holiday Open House in Museum Store. Christmas card photos, door prizes. Holiday Artisans Market Friday 12-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. www.GuestLineTN.com
Nov. 27
River Gallery open house. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Watch and meet jewelry artist Victoria Lansford, fiber artist Rachel Nicholson, clay bead jewelry artist Mary Lynn Portera and clay artist Joan Rasmussen. Free.
Nov. 27
Grand Illumination on the River. Free, 6 p.m. at Ross’s Landing. Holiday Market. At 7 p.m. the 29th annual lighted boat parade with performance by Sweet Georgia Sound. Downtown lighting extravaganza, featuring song and dance performances and singing Santa. Fireworks finale at 8:50 p.m.
Nov. 28
A Small Town Christmas in Sweetwater. 6-9 p.m. Santa, horse drawn wagon rides, carolers, marshmallow roast, Victorian costume contest and holiday treats. Kids can shop at the children's gift shop. 351-9480 or 519-0690.
Nov. 28
Breakfast with Santa at The Chattanoogan. Two seatings at 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Buffet with all the trimmings and entertainment by the Creative Discovery Museum's Science Theatre and a musical show by singing Santa. $12 for children and $18 for adults. www.downtownchattanooga.org, 265-0771.
Dec. 4
4th annual Mistletoe Ball, 6 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club. Live auction, fine dining and dancing to The Convertibull. Tickets are $125 per person. For sponsorship and/or ticket information, contact Gail Peterson at Chattanooga Room in the Inn at 624-6144.
Dec. 4
City of LaFayette annual Christmas Parade. 6 p.m. Theme is a Picture Perfect Christma. Call the Recreation Department at 706 639-1590 to participate. Cash prizes to the three best decorated floats in two separate categories, church/individual and business.
Dec. 4-5
Holiday in the Woods at the Chattanooga Nature Center. Free to CNC members. Non-member admission is $4 for children age 4-11 and $7 for visitors age 12 and older; children age three and under get in free. Sleigh rides are $2 per person – children 3 and under are free.
Dec. 5
2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar and Cookie Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Johns United Methodist Church, located at 3921 Murray Hills Dr. (off Highway 58). sphanson@comcast.net or 605-3888. Still taking vendors.
Dec. 5
Holiday Starlight Parade, 6 p.m. From Miller Park up Market Street to the Tennessee Aquarium. Performing groups, marching bands, vehicles and floats strung in twinkling lights.
Dec. 5
Horse and Carriage Parade and Christmas Critters pageant in Dayton. 4 p.m.
Dec. 6
Ooltewah/Collegedale’s Spirit of Christmas Parade. 3 p.m. $20 parade fee benefits Samaritan Center.
Dec. 11
Appalachian Christmas in Miller Plaza’s Waterhouse Pavilion. 7 p.m. The Dismembered Tennesseans and The Morgans and Lynne Haas. Then at 8 p.m., headliner Barbara Lamb, accompanied by John Cowan, Scott Vestal, Mike Compton and Jeff Autry. $3, with complimentary hot cider and sugar cookies provided throughout the event. Children 10 and under are free.
Dec. 12
Jingle Bell Hike. 1–3 p.m. at the Tennessee Aquarium. Join other walkers at Greenway Farm for a discovery hike along a creek and around an open prairie. Includes a jingle bell, guide and a warm drink.
$5/Member; $10/Non-Member. www.tnaqua.org/Events/Events.aspx, 267-FISH (3474).
Dec. 18
C. S. Lewis Society of Chattanooga discusses C. S. Lewis' book Mere Christianty at Rock Point Books, 4th & Broad, 7-8 p.m. www.cslewischattanooga.org
Dec. 27-31
Holiday Critter Cruise - Tails on the River on the Tennessee River Gorge Explorer. 12:30–2:30 p.m. Tennessee Aquarium. $24/Member Adult; $18/Member Child (0-12)
$29/Non-Member Adult; $21.50/Non-Member Child (3-12); $18/Child under 3. www.tnaqua.org/Events/Events.aspx, 267-FISH (3474).
Dec. 31
New Year’s Eve Sleep in the Deep at the Tennessee Aquarium. 6:45 p.m.-8:30 a.m. New Year’s Shenanigans from around the world on your night of adventure inside River and Ocean Journey including a “midnight” toast with a sparkling non-alcoholic beverage. At lights out, bed down in the Undersea Cavern of Ocean Journey, while sharks and thousands of colorful fish swim over and around guests. Includes overnight, guided tours, special activities, pizza and continental breakfast. Minimum age is 6. $45/Member; $55/Non-Member, Per Person
www.tnaqua.org/Events/Events.aspx, 267-FISH (3474).
Feb. 13
Valentine Sunset Cruise on the River Gorge Explorer. 4-6 p.m. Cash bar available for wine, beer and soft drinks. $36/Member Adult; $29/Member Child (4-12), $41/Non-Member Adult; $33/Non-Member Child (3-12), $20/Member or Non-Member Child (3 and younger). www.tnaqua.org/Events/Events.aspx, 267-FISH (3474).
Feb. 21
Chestnut Roast & Toast at the Tennessee Aquarium. 2–4 p.m. $6/Member; $12/Non-Member. www.tnaqua.org/Events/Events.aspx, 267-FISH (3474).
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