If you’ve forgotten the lessons imparted in your high school civics classes, then, to borrow a phrase from Uncle Sam, The Chattery wants you.
Over the next three Sundays, the community collaboration nonprofit will present an overview of how the government works on national, state and local levels. All programs are designed to be interactive, nonpartisan looks at the workings of government with the goal of giving citizens the know-how to make their voices heard.
* Sunday, Feb. 12: “Know Your Government: Federal Edition,” 2-4 p.m. This look at the nation’s government will explain what you need to know about the branches of government, bills becoming law, separation of powers and voting.
Instructors are Bo Chamberlain, who teaches eighth-grade American history at Signal Mountain Middle/High School, and Jamie Petty, who teaches sixth-grade world history at Normal Park Museum Magnet School.
* Sunday, Feb. 19: “Know Your Government: State of Tennessee Edition,” 2-4 p.m. How well do you know the workings of Tennessee’s legislature? How do the legislature’s decisions affect you personally? This class will look at the structure of the state legislature and how bills become law.
Instructor is Teo Valdes, who serves on the board of the Highland Park Neighborhood Association and teaches language classes for La Paz Chattanooga and the Chattanooga School of Languages.
* Sunday, Feb. 26: In this class, participants will go through the roles of Hamilton County and city of Chattanooga governments, the way ordinances are passed and how the two governments work together. Valdes is the instructor for this class as well.
All programs will meet at the ArchWay on Glass, 2523 Glass St. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.thechattery.org.