The Seen
The latest The Seen coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Chatter section.
More in The Seen, page 10
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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.
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Photos: The Tennessee Valley Heart Walk for the American Heart Association
Friends, family and co-workers all gathered together in support of living longer, healthier lives. Participants of the Heart Walk walked for 2 miles around Coolidge Park to promote heart health. Walkers and supporters managed to raise nearly $400,000 for the American Heart Association leading up to and at the event.
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Photos: EWI National Conference
This annual four-day conference was an event for members of Executive Women International (EWI) to gather to network and grow their skills through keynote speakers, workshops and seminars. The conference included philanthropic activities, local community engagement and a gala recognizing members and chapter successes.
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Photos: Celebration of Life and Hope Gala
The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer hosted their 16th annual fundraiser. Attendees at this gala-style event experienced an evening full of family testimonies, live and silent auctions, photo opportunities, an open bar, food and entertainment, all in support of families that have been impacted by pediatric cancer. The event raised $450,000 for the foundation.
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Photos: Banana Ball at the Chattanooga Zoo
Ticket-holders for this fundraiser had the opportunity to enjoy food and cocktails while supporting the Chattanooga Zoo's $3.9 million Cape of Africa expansion. The event featured a keynote presentation by Dr. Mireya Mayor, an open bar, animal encounters, live animal art and more. The Cape of Africa expansion will further the goal of bringing African animals to Chattanooga.
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Photos: Chattanooga Audubon Society’s Torchlight Gala
At the Hunter Museum, friends of the Chattanooga Audubon Society came together for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, entertainment from local musician Tres Winn, bingo and door prizes. Ticket purchases and a silent auction raised money for the organization to continue preserving Chattanooga's natural resources.
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Photos: Siskin’s StarNight
At this fundraising gala, guests dressed in their finest attire for a cocktail reception, dinner and live auction at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
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Photos: Special Spaces’ Fundraiser
Special Spaces makes child cancer patients' dreams come true by building their dream bedroom. This fundraising event featured a delicious meal catered by Apron Springs and a silent auction, and several recipients and families gave testimonials.
