#MUSTDO

Today

• Game Night | Tues., Sept. 7 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Dark Roast Room, 208 Frazier Ave. | Free | Try your hand at Uno, Life, Jenga, Sorry, Battleship + more. 🎲
• Get Your Blood Tested | Tues., Sept. 7 | 8-11 a.m. | The Retreat at the Wellness Center, 6237 Vance Rd., Suite 8 | Free+ | The folks at Bwell4ever, LLC offer bloodwork every week at The Retreat — no appointment necessary + results come back within a few days.

Wednesday

• Beginner Sushi | | Wed., Sept. 8 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Fountainhead Taproom, 1617 Rossville Ave. | $45 | Learn how to make perfect sushi rice + sauces, where to shop, and how to safely serve raw fish at home — 2 rolls included. 🍣
• Jedi Training Academy | Wed., Sept. 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Founders Hall, Collegedale Commons | $5 | Young Padawans — aged 6-12 — are invited to learn combat, earn their lightsaber, and even meet their favorite Jedi.

Thursday

• Wet Bar Comedy | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $15 | This R-rated comedy show is for adults who don't mind a little language or topics that might make the mainstream squirm.
• The Waymores in Chattanooga | Thurs., Sept. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Wanderling Brewing Co., 1208 King St. | $7 | Wife + husband duo Kira Annalise and Willie Heath Neal are The Waymores and play acoustic country music together. 🎵

Friday

• Karen Mills | Fri., Sept. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $20-25 | Karen Mills has been a nationally touring comedian for over 25 years + she can be heard on SiriusXM daily.

PlanAhead

• Open Mic Night | Wed., Sept. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | The Comedy Catch | $5 | See regional comedians working on their acts. 🎤
• Charcoal Figure Drawing with Hollis Dunlap | Thurs., Sept. 16- Sat., Sept. 18 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Online | $450 | Learn the foundations for painting with this 3-day figure drawing workshop. 
• Speed Dating | Fri., Sept. 17 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Millennial Nail Bar, 818 Georgia Ave., Suite 118 | $30 | If you’re single and ready to mingle, then look no further. 💘

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 87º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain 🌤️

Edu

• The Tennessee Valley Authority’s STEM Classroom Grant Program is now open for applications through Oct. 18. Eligible applicants are teachers or school administrators in public or private schools, grades K-12. Schools must be in the TVA service area + receive electricity from a local power distributor served by TVA. 💸
• As a new school year is underway, The Enterprise Center wants to remind the community that enrollment is open for HCS EdConnect. The program, powered by EPB, installs high-speed internet in the homes of families who qualify at no cost. 

Health

• Erlanger Baroness Hospital was recognized by the American Heart Association + the American Stroke Association’s “Get with the Guidelines” program as a Gold Plus organization for the fifth year in a row. Erlanger was also recognized with “Honor Roll Elite Plus, Advanced Therapy, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll” awards. 🌟 (Chattanoogan.com)

Community

• The Chattanooga Red Wolves SC is asking fans to bring school supplies to the home game tomorrow vs. North Texas SC to support Hamilton County teachers. The team is partnering with Hamilton County Schools for Educator Appreciation Night and to help stock the Teacher Store.

History

• The TVA recently donated a historic Fairbanks-Morse locomotive in Gallatin to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga. Known as the “Baby” Train Master, this locomotive was built in 1958 and is 1 of only 9 Fairbanks-Morse locomotives preserved today. 🚂 (The Tennessean)

Cause

• SC-based 501C3 nonprofit The Greenlaw Foundation is raising funds through individual + community donations to help support struggling veterans. Donations are tax deductible and can help change the lives of veterans in need. Ⓟ

Finance 

• This no annual fee cash back credit card has a wildly easy $200 bonus offer after spending $500 in the first 3 months. (Read: That's like getting 40% cashback on your next $500 spent.) Bonus: 0% interest on purchases for 15 months. Ⓟ

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THE WRAP

Answered: Last week, a reader wrote in asking about if Chattanooga has an "older adults travel group." We asked you all, and got some great answers. Multiple people suggested checking out the Chattanooga Singles Over 50 Travel Meetup Group.

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