The Chattanooga Women’s Leadership Institute announces its annual program, “Women Mentoring Women,” is scheduled to begin Aug. 27.
Class size is limited to 15. Application deadline is Aug. 16.
The program consists of eight two-hour lunch sessions designed to help women develop or sharpen their leadership and mentoring skills so they can mentor other women to become stronger leaders.
Recognized Chattanooga female leaders will give the presentations such as “Becoming Politically Savvy,” “Understanding Communication Styles,” and “Using Power, Authority, and Influence” effectively in the workplace.
For more information, visit the institute’s website at www.cwli.org or call 266-0382.
Lantern sets fundraiser
The staff and volunteers of Lantern Alzheimer’s Center at Morning Pointe in Collegedale are holding a car wash, yard sale and virtual dementia tour on Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the facility, 9300 Messinger Lane.
“The virtual dementia tour is interactive, taking you into the world of the Alzheimer’s patient, allowing you to briefly experience what their world is like,” said Tiffany Hobbs, executive director for The Lantern. “The tour takes about 30 minutes and is highly recommended for all caregivers.”
Dawn Dunn, program director for The Lantern, said all proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk on Sept. 18.
Ms. Dunn said donations for the rummage sale may be dropped off at The Lantern on Thursday.
For more information, call 396-4700.
Dog classes register Sunday
The Obedience Club of Chattanooga will begin its next six-week session of agility, obedience and rally classes as well as a new class – an indoor Agility I Fundamentals session – for puppies and dogs on Monday. Classes will be held at its air-conditioned training facility four miles south of Chattanooga on Highway 193 in Flintstone, Ga.
Registration will be held Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the training facility. During registration, various OCC dog/handler teams will present training demonstrations. Owners must bring a copy of their dog’s current shot records to registration.
Classes offered will include canine good citizen, Agility I Fundamentals, Agility V Novice Courses, and Agility VIII Summer Agility; rally obedience; AKC S.T.A.R. puppy obedience and advanced puppy obedience; and beginner, advanced beginner and competition obedience.
For more information, cost of classes, or directions, check the website at chattanoogaobedienceclub.org or call 517-1448.
Living historians at battlefield
The staff of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park invites the public to living history demonstrations today and Sunday at Chickamauga Battlefield.
Living history volunteers representing the 37th Tennessee Infantry will conduct infantry demonstrations at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center. Historians will present talks about the life of the soldier 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
There will be rifle-firing demonstrations at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. today. Sunday’s demonstrations are at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m.
For more information, call 706-866-9241 or check the website at www.nps.gov/chch.
Childcare providers helped
The Small Business Development Center at Cleveland State Community College is partnering with the Department of Human Services to host a breakfast and informational meeting for childcare providers on Wednesday, Aug. 4.
The breakfast will be from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the George L. Mathis Student Center Foundation Room on the campus of the Cleveland, Tenn., college.
The purpose of the breakfast is to inform day-care and child-care providers of free online training for professional development as well as child-care licensing available through the Tennessee SBDC.
For more information, visit the TSBDC website at www.tsbdc.org. To register for the breakfast, contact Carol Jordan at Carol.Jordan@tn.gov. or call 423-478-0300, ext. 111 before Wednesday.
Diplomats sing Sunday
The Diplomats, a Southern gospel group from Carrollton, Ga., will present a free concert on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Delray Baptist Church, 784 Steele Road in Rossville. A love offering will be taken.
For more information, call Don Robinson at 706-866-2752.
Museum hosting blood drive
On July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Blood Assurance’s Blood Mobile will be on Creative Discovery Museum’s Plaza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday for a blood drive. In addition to Blood Assurance’s prizes, the museum will offer incentives for adults.
Every person who donates blood will receive a coupon for one free general admission to the museum good through Sept. 6. Names of all participants will be put into a drawing for a free one-year membership ($85 value) to the museum.
For more information, call 423-756-2738, or visit www.cdmfun.org.
Latino Culture celebrated
St. Andrews Center will kick off the first in a new series of cultural programming that celebrates Chattanooga’s diverse Latino communities on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m.
The Latino Arts Project identifies and promotes Hispanic traditional folk arts. The free monthly arts programming for children and adults will include live Latin music, cooking demonstrations, storytelling and theater productions.
Additionally, Latino Arts Project will host a series of eight-week music and dance classes ranging from Spanish guitar to Mexican Folk Dance for Beginners. The cost for each 8-week session is $20.
Warner Park tennis event today
The Chattanooga Racqueteers Tennis Association is hosting Tennis Olympic Day at Warner Park tennis courts today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event is open to the public. Prizes will be given to the participants of the “Free Lessons in the Park” program.. For more information, contact Herb Barnett at 991-2855 or 624-0998.
Strasburg sets model search
Strasburg Children in Hamilton Place is searching for children ages 1 to 10 to model in its fashions shows and special events.
The store is holding a model search on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 20-21.
For appointments, call 423-899-7276.
Street Smarts cycling seminar
Learn the rules of the road at Street Smarts Safe Cycling class on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park.
The free one-hour class will teach cyclists basic tools to build safety and confidence on the road. The class is suitable for adults and kids ages 10 and older accompanied by an adult.
Participants who want to take part in an optional post-class ride should bring their bicycles and helmets.
For more information, e-mail minya@outdoorchattanooga.com or call 643-6888.
Disc Golf tournament set
The Catoosa County Recreation Department in Ringgold, Ga., will present the Southern Stampede Disc Golf Tournament at the Jack Mattox disc golf course on Saturday, July 31.
The all-ages tournament will feature cash awards and special prizes. Entry fee is $10.
To learn more, call Scott Homberg at 595-1199.
Canine photo contest under way
Rock/Creek and Five Ten are hosting a photo search for pictures of dogs outside at climbing places. The winning photo will be used for the banner image on Rock/Creek’s and Five Ten’s homepage for the month of August to promote the Dog Days of Summer.
The deadline to enter is Saturday, July 31. For rules and more information, check the website at www.rockcreek.com/five-ten/dog-days.
Prehistoric weapons talk set
“Survival on the Bend: An Introduction to Prehistoric Tools and Weapons Used on Moccasin Bend” will be presented today at 11 a.m. by Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Russell Cave staff. The talk will be held at Blue Blazes trailhead on Moccasin Bend.
A park ranger will discuss how prehistoric American Indians used various tools and weapons. The 45-minute program is free and open to the public.
To get there, take the Manufacturers Road exit off US-27 N toward Cherokee Boulevard. Turn left onto Manufacturers Road, drive .5 mile and turn left onto Hamm Road. Continue driving .8 mile to Moccasin Bend Road and turn left. Pass the brown Moccasin Bend National Archeological District sign and follow the special event signs.
For more information, 706-866-9241.