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The family will love “New Year’s At Noon”, on December 31st at the Creative Discovery Museum.. The kids will make party hats while playing with balloons and confetti; and everyone will be dancing. Visit CDMfun.org and click “events” to find out more, for December 31st.
You can recycle the boxes that your Christmas presents came in: In Hamilton County you can drop them off at the Recycling Centers on East 3rd Street, Kelly’s Ferry Road, Brainerd Road, and Standifer Gap Road. Be sure to break down the gift boxes so they are nice and flat, before you throw them into the recycling bins.
Make-A-Wish of East Tennessee says thank you in advance, for your continued support into the New Year. 4-year-old Wesley is from Chattanooga, he just received a liver transplant, and after he recovered he wanted to go to Disney World. His wish was granted, thanks to your contributions. Make a donation online today at Wish.org/ETN.
There are many reasons to get a Library Card from any location of the Chattanooga Public Library, including FREE passes to: The Chattanooga Symphony; Lookouts games; the Zoo; The Hunter Museum; The Bessie Smith Center, The Nature Center, and more! Get details online at ChattLibrary.org and click “News”.
The McKamey Animal Shelter has a new Instagram account, and they hope you will follow them. It’s @McKameyAnimalCenter, and they will update you on the latest news about animal rescues and adoption highlights. That’s @McKameyAnimalCenter on Instagram.
The “Polar Plunge and 3-Mile Fun Run” at Lula Lake is on January 18th, and it’s the ONLY day of the year that the public is allowed to swim in Lula Lake. Proceeds benefit conservation efforts for Lula Lake, and hot cocoa will be for sale. Visit LulaLake.org and click “events” for more details.