The community is invited to a preview party hosted by WTCI to view its locally produced documentary, “Untamed Legacy: America’s Wild Mustang.”
The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. in the Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St.
“Our latest documentary showcases the efforts of passionate people reaching out to save these beautiful horses,” said Paul Grove, WTCI president and chief executive officer. “As a PBS station, we feel it is our responsibility to preserve and share these impactful stories.”
“Untamed Legacy: America’s Wild Mustang” follows a mustang named Charlie on his journey from the wild to his new home in Alabama, and all the people whose lives he touches along the way. It is narrated by Jack Perkins, best known for his work with NBC News and as host of A&E’s “Biography.”
Admission is free, but limited seating is available. RSVP is required to secure a seat; call 702-7814.
NAMI meeting Tuesday
The National Alliance on Mental Illness will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Chattanooga Room of the University Center on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
The program will concern the death penalty as it involves individuals with mental illness. The speakers will be David Kaczynski and Bill Babbitt.
For more information, call 892-1063.
Fancy Nancy party Nov. 13
Strasburg Children in Hamilton Place is hosting a Fancy Nancy party as part of a yearlong celebration of children’s literature. The party will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2-4 p.m. inside the mall store.
Children are invited to come dressed in their best Fancy Nancy attire. During the free party, there will be crafts, refreshments, a story time and modeling of the Nancy costumes.
Additionally, the store is holding a canned food, juice and nonperishable food drive until Nov. 14 to benefit Friendship Haven Home for the Elderly.
Anyone wishing to donate food may drop it off at the children’s clothing store in Hamilton Place.
Call 899-7276 for more information.
Flyball workshop Nov. 13
Is running, jumping and catching a ball your dog’s favorite form of fun?
If so, consider attending Chattanooga Chomp’s flyball workshop on Saturday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to noon, at Play Dog Excellent, 4113 Dayton Blvd.
The registration fee of $40 per dog/handler team will cover presentations, demonstrations and interactive training.
Class size is limited to 20 dog/handler teams, with reservations taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 870-7740 to register.
Impressionist featured at show
TV star, comedian and singing impressionist Johnny Counterfit will present his inspirational show at Sacred Sounds on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Ringgold Depot, corner of Depot Street and U.S. 41 in Ringgold, Ga. The Jeff Hullender Family will also appear.
The event is a fundraiser for the Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship Fund.. Tickets are $5 for ages 6 and up.
For more information, check the website www.shareamericafoundation.org .
Expo benefits Locher work
Access Door Co. is hosting a Holiday Shopping Expo to benefit the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at Memorial today from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will take place at Access Door, 7335 Hixson Pike in Hixson.
Vendors include Pampered Chef, Initials Inc. and Avon Beauty Products.
For more information, call 842-5257.
Kennel Club meets Tuesday
The Chattanooga Kennel Club will meet Tuesday at the Golden Corral Restaurant on Gunbarrel Road at 7:30 p.m.
Visitors are invited to come early to eat and socialize with members. The program will be an open forum on raising puppies from birth to 12 weeks.
For more information, check the website at chattanoogakennelclub.com/
Rogers speaking to 55-Plus Club
Collegedale city manager Ted Rogers will be the guest speaker at the 55-Plus Club meeting on Sunday, Nov. 14.
Rogers is commanding officer of the TN-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team, which is a federal medical response Team, which has deployed to many disasters including Hurricane Katrina and the Haitian earthquake.
A vegetarian potluck lunch begins at noon in the fellowship hall of Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dishes should be brought no later than 11:45 a.m. to the kitchen. The program follows at 12:50 p.m.
For more information, call 396-9311.
Trail of Tears meeting set
The Georgia chapter of the Trail of Tears Association will meet Saturday, Nov. 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the Funk Heritage Center in Waleska, Ga., on the campus of Reinhardt University.
The center is Georgia’s official frontier and Southeastern Indian interpretive center. Call the museum at 770-720-5967 for directions.
Operation Smile benefit today
Therapon Skin Health in partnership with Chattanooga Plastic Surgery is hosting a benefit for Operation Smile today from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at Chattanooga Plastic Surgery, 1616 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 103.
Therapon is partnering with local companies (such as doctors, makeup companies, caterers, nail salons) and social media influencers to promote skin health while supporting a charity that transforms lives.
For more information, check the website at www.pensieve.me/2010/10/therapon-skin-health-spa-party.html.
Floral design course at CSCC
Cleveland State Community College’s Continuing Education Department will offer a four-week floral design course on Tuesday nights at 6 p.m. from Nov. 16 to Dec. 7.
This course provides a hands-on learning experience of essential floral industry fundamentals such as how to tie a bow and floral design. The class will be taught by Connie Isbill of Trees N Trends in Cleveland, Tenn.
The cost for the course is $50. For more information, call 473-2270 or e-mail bwerenko@clevelandstatecc.edu.
Blood drive at Earth Fare
Earth Fare, 1814 Gunbarrel Road, is hosting the Distinguished Young Women of East Hamilton County’s blood drive today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Earth Fare will provide free healthy snacks to donors, as well as a $5 coupon toward a purchase at Earth Fare.
For more information, e-mail cha420community@earthfare.com.
Fashion show benefits food bank
An outdoor design fashion show will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rock/Creek, 300 Manufacturers Road.
Participants who bring canned goods for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank will receive chances to win special clothing giveaways.
For more information, call 265-5969.
Hearing loss event registering
The Hearing Loss Rehab Institute will conduct a three-day institute to help people with hearing loss cope with problems of hearing in the workplace, classroom, doctor’s office, social events, home and church.
The institute begins with registration on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 3-5 p.m. Sessions begin that night at 7 p.m. Classes continue Nov. 18-19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sessions will be held at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Registration is $199 per hearing-impaired person and $49 for others. All classes and lectures are equipped with Williams Sound FM listening devices.
For more information or to register, call 624-1669 or e-mail letmypeoplehear@yahoo.com.