🌱 New Art Exhibit At Townsend Atelier + Fighting Food Insecurity

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on locally today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 62 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Townsend Atelier has announced a solo art exhibition displaying the works of Ukrainian artist, Victoria Kalaichi. The exhibit, called "Reflections of the Soul," is free, open to the public, and will feature over 30 paintings ranging from still life to the human figure. The exhibit will feature works that will be available for purchase. The exhibition will be on view through March by appointment. (Chattanooga Pulse)
2. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Authority to address food insecurity for residents in the Chattanooga community. The Tennessee Valley Authority is providing the Chattanooga Area Food Bank with $25,000 to help the organization provide access to food for those in need. (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. Are you on the hunt for a new house in the Chattanooga area? Each week, Patch partners with Redfin to bring you a list of the latest homes to hit the market. This week, you will find homes for sale between $199,900 and $550,000. (Chattanooga Patch)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Open Mic Night At WanderLinger Brewing Co (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Members of the Chattanooga Fire Department visited Kindergarten and First Grade students at Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy to educate them on the importance of fire safety and teach them all about what a firefighter does. (Facebook)
• The Tennessee Aquarium would like to introduce you to Beaver, a Giant Pacific Octopus from Vancouver, Canada. Beaver can be found in the Boneless Beauties gallery in Ocean Journey! (Facebook)
• Get inspired this Black History Month with Wednesday's Book Chatt Connection at the Chattanooga Public Library. (Instagram)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— 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.