🌱 Foster Conference In May + Chattanooga Easter Egg Hunt

Good day, neighbors! Kayla Harrison here with a brand-new edition of the Chattanooga Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 72 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Over the weekend, Sip Tennessee made a stop in Chattanooga spotlighting nearly one dozen Tennessee wineries. Though festivals were canceled years prior due to the pandemic, event organizers and vendors are happy to be back. Said one vendor, "We're just really excited that at least right now, we're able to come back do it all again."(WDEF)
2. With the extreme need for recruitment and support of foster families in Chattanooga, interested parties are invited to a special conference hosted by Tennessee Kids Belong on May 15. There, prospective and active foster parents in Hamilton County will find info from local agencies, time to connect with like-minded people, and ways to learn to be more effective in helping vulnerable children. (ChatanoogaPulse)
3. Chattanooga native William Jones Odom (AKA Coogi Doogi) is always trying to give back and will sponsor his 9th annual Westside Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, Apr. 17. For his work with the community, Coogi's been honored with a Distinguished Citizen Award by Hamilton County. Coogi also said anyone looking to get involved in the egg hunt can reach out to him on social media. (WDEF)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Monthly Critique Group - Association for Visual Arts (6:00 PM)
• Public Input Session on Redistricting - 1000 Lindsay St., Assembly Room (6:00 PM)
• Council Meeting - City of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• On spring break? Experience endless adventures during spring break at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga with exotic sea life, beautiful butterflies, and captivating creatures from all over the world! (Facebook)
• Trivia geeks are welcome at The Tap House's Live Trivia Nights, every week on Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Attendees can win gift cards and enjoy buy-one, get-one wine all day. (VisitChattanooga)
• According to WTVC and Jamya Reed TV, Chattanooga just kicked off EMPACT, a program that aims to help low-income community members get skills-based training that lands them a steady job. (Facebook)

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— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.