Chef’s dinner supports Ronald McDonald House Charities
What: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga is hosting a series of five-course dinners prepared in local homes by local chefs as part of its “Chefs Share Five for Kids.”
Benefits: The Ronald McDonald House mission of serving families with critically ill children.
Highlights: The inaugural chef dinner was held at the home of Beth and Ray Painter. Guests paid $75 each to attend and made an additional donation to support the nonprofit, raising enough to fund 54 nights at the house.
Coming up: Two more chef dinners are scheduled for fall. Call the Ronald McDonald House, 778-4300, for more information on how to attend.
CSO Guild makes donation
What: The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Guild made a $165,000 donation.
Benefits:
Operational expenses of the CSO.
Signal Centers cuts ribbon on new playground
What: Signal Centers hosted “Come Play With Us,” an open house on its new therapeutic playground.
Benefits: Nearly 100 special-needs children served by the center.
Highlights: The play area consists of a toddler playground and the Friends Playground. The latter was funded by a local nonprofit, Friends of Special Children, along with donations from community foundations, corporations, and supporters. The Friends Playground is the first certified NatureGrounds playground in the state.
Knights of Columbus aids Orange Grove
What: Members of the Knights of Columbus, Council 6099, made a $1,001 donation.
Benefits: Orange Grove Center’s programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
