People & Scenes
The latest People & Scenes coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Chatter section.
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Photos: Chattanooga Ducks Unlimited’s Banquet
Chattanooga Ducks Unlimited committee members gathered together for their Fall Flight Banquet at the Camp Jordan Arena. Guests were able to enjoy games, food, drinks, raffle prizes and a live auction in support of conservation efforts. Items such as a quail-hunting experience and a guitar autographed by Jason Aldean were auctioned off.
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Photos: Aquascarium at the Aquarium
Guests celebrated Halloween at this night full of family-friendly fun. Dressed in their best costumes, they got to trick-or-treat, make friends with mermaids and pirates and take photos with their favorite characters. The night included candy, games and facts about the creepy creatures who live at the Tennessee Aquarium.
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Photos: She Sings: A Trailblazers’ Luncheon
Guests gathered together in support of music arts education and therapy for female veterans and their families. Held at The Walden Club, the event featured shopping at the indoor specialty boutique marketplace, a live charity auction, live music performances and a dinner. Proceeds from the evening went to Freedom Sings USA, an organization working to help female veterans with their journey to emotional well-being.
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Photos: Denim & Diamonds
Physicians and their family and friends came together for the Hamilton County Medical Society and Foundation's annual fundraiser. The event supports Project Access, a program that connects uninsured residents of Hamilton County with hospital care and other medical services. Guests enjoyed great food, beverages, a live DJ, a sports lounge and a silent auction.
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Photos: The Pink Bandana Ball
The Hixson-based childhood cancer nonprofit, Emily's Power for a Cure, held their 12th annual fundraiser at The Signal. The event featured a BBQ dinner, music and dancing, silent and live auctions, mechanical bull riding, a photo booth and much more. Over $100,000 was raised in support of families whose children are fighting neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer of the adrenal glands.
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Photos: Chattanooga Buddy Walk
Every year, the Down Syndrome Community of Greater Chattanooga (DSCGC) hosts the Chattanooga Buddy Walk around the month of October, which is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This event is DSCGC's biggest fundraiser and brings families and loved ones together for a fun afternoon of celebrating the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. This year, the event was hosted at the First Horizon Pavilion. Funds raised surpassed $50k, and over 1,000 people were registered, making it the best year to date.
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Photos: A Taste of Southern
Students and faculty of Southern Adventist University showcased various aspects of its campus life, programs and artistic and musical talent to nearly 350 local businesses and organization professionals.
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Photos: Raise the Roof Luncheon
Attendees of this luncheon at the Trade Center dined while celebrating the 300th home being built by the Habitat for Humanity.
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Photos: Master Gardeners of Hamilton County’s Fall Garden Festival
Fall festival-goers and garden enthusiasts enjoyed an array of exhibits, demonstrations, educational activities, children's activities, food trucks and vendors at this 3rd annual fest.
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Photos: Friends of Special Children’s ABC Event
Nearly 450 people attended the 18th annual All About Children (ABC) Event, which is put on by Friends of Special Children, a local nonprofit devoted to assisting special-needs children in Chattanooga. The funds raised will support planned improvements to the Signal Centers school. Attendees enjoyed wine, craft beer, an auction and a dinner from the restaurant Giardino. Other activities included a variety of interactive games, heartwarming stories and performances.
