It’s time for parents and their children to start thinking about the return to school, and this weekend has several back-to-school festivities on tap, including Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday, an open house at the Hamilton County Health Department and a back-to-school market in Fort Oglethorpe. If you’re still holding on to summer, there’s a rodeo, a classic car show and more this weekend. Here’s the chronology.
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— Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St., continues “Fun on the Spectrum” in partnership with the Hart Gallery. The exhibition features selected works from the gallery’s artists. Library hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The exhibition will run through Aug. 30. Learn more at chattlibrary.org.
— In-Town Gallery, 26A Frazier Ave., continues its exhibition, “Flip Flop Flutter,” featuring metal sculpture works by Denice Bizot. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition will run through July 31. Learn more at intowngallery.com.
— Liquidambar Art Gallery at Sequatchie Valley Institute, 1233 Cartwright Loop, Whitwell, is open to showcase ceramics, glass, metal ornaments, kaleidoscopes and paintings by local artists. All items are available for purchase. Visitors can also walk the forest nature trails while at the gallery. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. CDT on weekends, and other times are by appointment. Call 404-698-5444. Learn more at svionline.org or liquidambarsvi.wordpress.com.