This week’s events:
Jack Hanna visits Banana Ball
What: The annual Banana Ball was held at the Chattanooga Zoo with special guest Jack Hanna. Guests got the first look at the new Deserts and Forests exhibit, enjoyed hors d¹oeuvres and dancing. Earlier in the day, Hanna was guest of honor at a children¹s banana split party during which he autographed his children¹s book, ‘Passport Into the Wild.’
Benefits: Care of the zoo¹s animals as well as conservation, education and rehabilitation programs.
Taste of North Shore auctions raise $66,00O
What: The annual Taste of North Shore/Sample of the Southside was held at Track 29 with 520 guests bidding in a silent auction and ‘not-so-silent auction.’ Guests also had the opportunity to sample house specialties from 28 North Shore and Southside restaurants.
Benefits: Raised $66,000 for programs of Northside Neighborhood House.
Highlight: Of that amount raised, $14,000 was given after an inspirational talk by a former NNH program participant. That money will help fund a new teen program.
Jazz dinner benefits Hosanna community
What: About 150 guests attended ‘Harvest for Hope … and All That Jazz’ at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Guests enjoyed dinner catered by Moss Place and music by the Tee Bumpass Band.
Benefits: The Hosanna Community