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CHATTER Magazine – October 2026
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Photos: The Hunter Museum’s Spectrum 2023 Gala
Spectrum is the Hunter Museum's annual gala, featuring a two-evening event: There was a silent-auction cocktail party one night and a seated dinner and live auction a different night. Attendees were able to bid on auction items or make contributions directly to the museum. Proceeds from this event went towards the Hunter's mission of connecting people of every background to creativity, knowledge and ideas.
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Photos: Hearts 4 the Arts Fashion Show & Luncheon
At the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club, the Performing Arts League (PAL) hosted their annual Hearts 4 the Arts fundraiser to benefit youth involvement in the performing arts. The fundraiser included a luncheon, a fashion show, a silent auction and performances by recent recipients of PAL's grants and scholarships. Funds raised at the event help ensure the future of arts by going towards scholarships and nonprofit performing arts organizations.
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Photos: Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians’ Trefoil Society Luncheon
This year's annual Trefoil Society luncheon honored Linda Moss Mines, who has exemplified the true spirit of Girl Scouting. Mines was a Girl Scout leader for 13 years and has also done a lot for the community. Named after the trefoil-shaped pin given to Girl Scouts to symbolize acceptance of leadership values, the National Trefoil Society provides financial support and aid to the Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians.
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Photos: Christmastime in the City party
The 44th annual Christmastime in the City party was held in early December, kicking off the Christmas season. The party hosts were a group of more than 20 business leaders, including bankers, doctors, realtors, lawyers and others. The party has been held for over four decades at a variety of locales across the city, and this year's event welcomed approximately 800 guests, who all enjoyed some holiday fun at the Hunter Museum.
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Photos: American Cancer Society’s Gala of Hope
The American Cancer Society's annual Gala of Hope took place at the historic Read House. The theme this year was Unmasking the Future, in the hopes of "unmasking a future free from all cancer." Guests had an evening with live music, auctions and a three-course dinner while listening to local testimonies of hope. Funds raised at the event went towards cancer research and resources available locally.
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Photos: Chattanooga State Community College’s Dinner of Firsts
Chattanooga State's annual Dinner of Firsts honors a community leader who is also a first-generation college student with a toast and a "roast." This year's dinner honored Diane Parks, with Julie Cook Elsea serving as event chair. Parks served as the Director of Leadership and Community Development at the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce for 46 years and is a Chattanooga State alum.
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Photos: The Bethlehem Center’s Dinner of Champions
The Bethlehem Center's signature annual event, the Dinner of Champions, honored community champions Gus Hernandez, Allen Green and Herman Praytor. At the Marriott, guests enjoyed dinner and music as they recognized these men for their contributions to the community. The proceeds from the dinner helped to support the Bethlehem Center and its mission of empowering people through spiritual growth, education and leadership development.
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Photos: Chattanooga Humanitarian Awards Banquet
Hosted by the Alton Park Development Corporation, the 6th annual Chattanooga Humanitarian Awards Banquet recognized individuals who have demonstrated outstanding personal sacrifices to help others in need. This year's theme was "Human Deeds for Human Needs," and the event featured dinner and live entertainment from The Baking Bassist and Jimmy Allgood.
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Photos: Anchors’ Society Holiday Party
Members of the Anchors' Society gathered together to celebrate the holidays at their invite-only holiday party. The Society is a part of the Friends of the Field Program that helps support the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park. The organization started as a way to thank loyal patrons for their support and contributions, which are put toward the costs associated with sculpture presentation, educational programs, scholarly research, conservation and preservation efforts and general maintenance of the park.
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Chattanooga woodworker Garit Sullivan discusses the trend of charcuterie boards
The popularity of charcuterie boards is catching on. It seems that anything placed atop a well-crafted piece of hardwood simply tastes better. While the typical charcuterie spread normally includes such fine provisions as meat, cheese, crackers and dried fruits, people are branching out beyond the brie and breadsticks to include anything from wings to waffles to wedding cake.
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