People & Scenes
The latest People & Scenes coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Chatter section.
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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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Photos: Wine Over Water
Wine connoisseurs came out to taste from a variety of over 200 premium wines and wine cocktails. In addition to the broad selection of wines, guests enjoyed cuisine from chefs at Amanda and Whitebird while listening to live music from artists Call Me Spinster and The Robert Crabtree Trio. Proceeds from the event went to support Preserve Chattanooga's mission to protect the architectural heritage of Chattanooga.
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Photos: United Way Golf Classic
Golfers and sponsors gathered to play golf while honoring the memory of Frank McDonald, the late Chattanooga Times Free Press editor. McDonald was a supporter of the United Way of Greater Chattanooga and one of the founders of the United Way Golf Classic, which has since been named as a tribute to him.
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Photos: Cheers to Creativity
The third annual Cheers to Creativity event was held at the Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall. Attendees mingled with Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (CSAS) administration, staff and the PTO while enjoying food, beverages and activities such as face painting and henna art, a permanent jewelry pop-up and a student art auction. Funds raised from the event went toward updating the CSAS auditorium, support for teacher development and other school needs.
