Friday Five: Chattanooga's Best Events 8/23-8/30
Check out our list of upcoming Chattanooga area events happening locally from Friday, August 23 to Friday, August 30.
August 23-24
Chattanooga Boutique Warehouse Sale
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St.
Cost: Free to $15
Get ready for the Fall 2019 Chattanooga Boutique Warehouse Sale benefiting the Chattanooga Pediatric Foundation! More than 40 boutiques and artisans from Chattanooga and the surrounding area come together to bring you designer merchandise at up to 90 percent off. Be prepared to save on women's apparel, shoes and accessories, men's clothing, plus sizes, gifts, children's clothing, handmade jewelry, candles and offerings for your home! Don't miss the fun and amazing deals! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/BoutiqueWarehouseSale
Friday, August 23
Girls Night Out
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Hamilton Place Mall, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd.
Cost: Free
If girls just want to have fun, Hamilton Place has good news! The center is pulling out all the stops for an exclusive Girls Night Out shopping event with VIP treatment from property retailers and restaurants, including special in-store discounts and VIP experiences. Throughout the center, women will find beauty tutorials, makeovers, facials, sips and sweets, braid bars, jewelry cleaning, digital bra fittings, personal stylists and more. Plus, the first 100 guests will receive a luxe swag bag, and everyone has the chance to win must-have door prizes. The centerpiece of the evening is an uplifting Compassion that Compels fashion show at 6:30 p.m. at the Center Court stage. Guests can preview the latest Altar'd State stylings on models who are overcoming cancer or have won their battle. And The Chattery will be onsite hosting Chalkboard Lettering 101 from 7 to 8 p.m. Participants will learn 10 tricks to make their chalkboard writing dynamic and dimensional. All supplies are included in the $35 admission, so attendees can keep practicing at home. Class size is limited, and advance registration is required. Get full details, along with a list of all participating stores and restaurants, on the Hamilton Place website at http://www.hamiltonplace.com/event/blt39d46b547a69bdd6
Fridays and Saturdays through August
ChattaBrew Tour
When: Specific times available on the website
Where: Various locations
Cost: $40
ChattaBrew Tour gives guests a behind-the-scenes brewery experience that isn't available to the general public. On each tour, you'll visit four different breweries over four hours, tasting their signature brews and seasonal selections while you learn the art and science of their craft. You'll also have time to grab a pint at each stop and even purchase cans and growlers to enjoy later. Ticket cost includes transportation on the climate-controlled ChattaBrew Tour beer bus, beer tastings at every stop, bottled water, and a Brewing 101 lesson from a knowledgeable tour guide. Private group tours are available, too. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit chattabrewtour.com.
Monday, August 26
Lunch and Learn Seminar: How To Protect Your Family From Identity Theft
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St.
Cost: $15 for lunch
Visit the Chattanooga Downtown Library and discuss the topic of identity theft and tips for preventing it. The folks at Online Application Services will be presenting and answering questions. It only takes a few quick steps to better protect yourself from those interested in duplicating your identity and we will be discussing some simple strategies to get you started. A few of the other topics will be: how to protect your personal information, ways your identity is obtained, the variety of ways thieves commit fraud, what to do if your identity is stolen, and best practices for proper data management, computer hardware, software and personal paperwork disposal. There is no cost to attend this event, however space is limited and an RSVP to alexharbold487@gmail.com is required. There will be a small fee of $15 for lunch.
Wednesday, August 28
Debt Management 101
When: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Chattanooga Workspace, 302 W. 6th St.
Cost: Free
Do you live with debt? This class is all about how to best manage current debt and what tools are available to help. The team at Bank of America will discuss the different types of rates, how to stop paying more than you should, and how to use the savings to apply to towards other debt or savings for other goals. Guests will discuss in detail what tools are available to help and start you down the right path to become debt free. For more information, visit thechattery.org.
