Blake Gilbert
The League of Women Voters of Chattanooga announces its fall civic education series, presented in partnership with The Chattery. The classes are free and open to the public and will take place the first Sunday of each month from August through November from 4-5:30 p.m. The classes will be held at The Chattery, 231 Broad Street in downtown Chattanooga.
"Designed to foster civic engagement and promote informed dialogue, each session will highlight a timely topic and feature an expert guest speaker, offering attendees meaningful insights and opportunities for discussion," organizers said.
The schedule for the Fall Civic Education Series is:
Aug.
3
Topic: Immigration
Speaker: Blake Gilbert, Chattanooga immigration attorney
Attorney Gilbert will discuss current immigration laws, evolving policies and their impact on individuals and communities at the local, state and national levels.
Sept. 7
Topic: Education
Speaker: To Be Announced
A look at how federal and state policy changes are influencing public education in Hamilton County.
Oct. 5
Topic: Funding for Public Media
Speaker: To Be Announced
An exploration of how changes in public funding are affecting public television and radio media outlets.
Nov. 2
Topic: Cryptocurrency Explained
Speaker: To Be Announced
An introduction to cryptocurrency—what it is, how it works and what it could mean for our future.
To register for the free classes, visit thechattery.org, click on “Professional Development” and scroll to the appropriate session. Classes are added to the website as speakers are confirmed and are typically available for registration one month before the scheduled date. Participants may also register by calling The Chattery at 423-521-2643.