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Town Tree Lighting Event is December 2

11/16/2017

Zachary Huseman lighting the Christmas tree at MACC

Saturday, December 2, marks the official annual Town Tree Lighting event at the MACC. Located on the grounds at 809 Kentucky Ave. from 4-6 p.m., the affair features choral groups, wandering minstrels, Santa and various crafts and games. The tree will be officially lit by a child, as the awe and wonder of the holiday season is introduced.

Several choral groups will perform. Rebecca Clark will lead a choir from Nolan Elementary, and Betty Julian will showcase a group from Thrasher Elementary. Life Care Center of Red Bank will provide hot chocolate and cookies to keep merry-makers toasty warm.

Games and crafts with a Christmas motif, along with hot dog and coke sales from the Signal Mountain Lions Club, will complete the festivities.

Rented heaters and tents will assure all of a comfortable and fun time. Come celebrate on the grounds of this historically significant building in the heart of the mountain. Find out more on the MACC website.

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Bachman Selling 2018 Calendars, Making Holiday Plans

11/16/2017

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Long-time Bachman volunteer, Leanna Jones, enjoys last year’s Give Shop with her daughter, Stephanie, and grandson, Eli Rogers. This year's Give Shop event is on December 9.

Beginning this month, Bachman Community Center will be selling a 2018 History of Walden’s Ridge Calendar, which makes a great gift! The calendar features historical photos and information about sites, people and events in Walden’s Ridge history. This project is in partnership with the Rev. James Douthat, who has graciously shared his collection of photos and knowledge. The calendar also contains the dates of Rev. Douthat’s History of Walden’s Ridge lectures, which will take place quarterly in 2018 in Bachman’s auditorium. Calendars are $12 and will be on sale on the Bachman website or the community center's office.

Save the merry date of Saturday, November 25: Bachman is hosting an all-day Christmas Movie Pageant at Bachman. A collection of classic Christmas movies will be shown all day to kick off the season. Titles and times are not yet confirmed, but there will be traditional and modern favorites for the whole family to enjoy. There is no admission charge and concessions will be for sale. Follow Bachman on Facebook for up-to-date info about this event.

Did you visit The Give Shop at Bachman last year? This event is so special! This year, The Give Shop is on Saturday, December 9. The Give Shop is a kids-only holiday shopping experience from Bachman Bargains. There is a shop with specially selected items from the store, and shoppers have assistance from elves and other helpers and can shop for parents, siblings, teachers, friends and even pets! Gifts are priced from $2 to $5, and there will be volunteers helping to wrap them. Parents stay on-site and enjoy refreshments while their children shop. Call (423) 886-4842 or visit the Bachman website to sign up your kiddos for this fun experience.

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Have a "Green" Thanksgiving

11/15/2017

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Buy local fruits, veggies, meats and flowers for your Thanksgiving table from area farmers. It's green and supports the local economy!

by Lark McMillan
With the busy holiday season fast approaching, it’s easy to overlook being "green." But this is the perfect time to put your recycling radar and no-waste attitude to the test. Here are a few ideas to make your Thanksgiving holiday more sustainable and eco-friendly:

• Buy local. You can support the local economy, eat more nutritious and delicious food, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by buying items that haven’t traveled far to get to your celebration.

Area farmers markets are a great place to buy squash, greens, apples and pumpkins. You can even purchase your holiday flower arrangements, as well as fresh roasted coffee and cheese, all from local vendors.
The Chattanooga Market has its final outdoor market of the year on Sunday, November 19, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at First Tennessee Pavilion. If you have last minute needs or menu emergencies, stop by Main St. Farmers Market on the corner of Main and Chestnut streets. The market will be open Wednesday, November 22, from 4-6 p.m.
In addition, Main Street Meats is selling organic, free range and heritage turkeys this year. The turkeys are from farms within 100 miles of Chattanooga. The shop is also offering delicious sides made with locally-sourced ingredients, including MSM bacon and cornbread dressing with bacon gravy and smothered green beans. Find out more about placing your order at www.mainstreetmeatschatt.com.
• Plan ahead so you have less waste, and only buy exactly what you need. The EPA estimates that 38 million tons of food waste was generated in 2014. It is possible to serve a crowd of people without having too much waste. Whole Foods has a handy online "Servings Planner" to calculate how many ounces of appetizers, turkey, potatoes, gravy and pie you’ll need per person. Visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com/holidays/servings-calculator to start crunching the numbers.
• If you do have leftovers, share them with your guests. Ask your guests to bring their own reusable storage containers. At the end of the meal, fill the containers with all the leftovers. Your guests will enjoy them during the long weekend, and you’ll keep food waste out of the landfill.
• Store your leftovers responsibly. Rather than reaching for plastic wrap or foil that will be thrown away after one use, make sure you have reusable containers on hand. Mason jars, glass food storage bowls and empty cottage cheese containers are great, durable choices.
"Bee's Wrap" is a relatively new alternative to plastic wrap. It’s made with organic cotton, beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin, and you can use it any way you’d use plastic wrap. From wrapping extra cheese to covering a large bowl, it keeps your food fresh. It’s washable, reusable and, eventually, compostable. You can find it at local health food stores or buy it online.
• Make recycling easy. If you’re expecting a big crowd at your Thanksgiving dinner, place recycling bins in obvious places, and make sure your guests know what can be recycled. Beer cans, wine bottles, empty cans of pumpkin puree, cardboard packaging and more can be recycled locally.
• Reduce your energy consumption. While you’re cooking the big meal, turn your thermostat down a few degrees. The heat of the oven will warm the home to a comfortable temperature. It’s also a great time to turn off the lights, and go outside for a game of football instead of watching one on TV. Not only will you burn calories to make more room for pie, you’ll also save a little energy.
By making just a few adjustments to your holiday routine you can have an easy, enjoyable and more sustainable Thanksgiving.

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Shop Local at Saturday & Sunday on Signal

11/7/2017

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Signal Mountain residents will receive a card like this in the mail. Shop Saturday & Sunday on Signal to get stamps be entered to win a gift card!

Fifteen Signal Mountain retailers and restaurants will be continuing a long-time holiday tradition when they host Saturday & Sunday on Signal, November 11 and 12. The event is a weekend-long open house for the community and a chance to enjoy discounts early in the season when stores are still full of great inventory. Shoppers will also enjoy some of the best food on the mountain.

New to the event this year are Max’s Restaurant and Costumeville, both located in Ashley Plaza, along with returning participants Chattanooga Jewelry Company and The Freckled Peddler.

Mayfly Coffee returns after a year off from the weekend-long open house and is joined by Bud Floral + Home, Balanced Studio, Hummingbird Pastaria (Saturday only) and Yessick’s.

Signal Plaza and Signal Crossing feature a number of long-time participating retailers, including Accents, All Creatures Great & Small, Cutting Corners Framing Art & Gifts, Mountain Top Toys, Pruett’s Market and Threads.

"We’re excited to have new businesses participating this year in what will be our largest group of retailers and restaurants taking part in recent memory," says Patrick Holland, owner of Mountain Top Toys. "And this year, local residents and visitors can enjoy some of the mountain’s finest food and beverages at Max’s Restaurant, Mayfly Coffee, Hummingbird Pastaria, and of course, Pruett’s Market, with all its in-store ready-made food offerings."

This year, Saturday & Sunday on Signal will also reward five lucky shoppers with $50 gift cards. Postcard entry forms were mailed out to everyone on the mountain in late October, but all participating retailers and restaurants have extra copies. To enter, get four stamps from four businesses – one from each of the four shopping zones around town. After getting the fourth stamp, leave the postcard with that retailer or restaurant. A prize drawing will be held the following week.

No purchase is necessary to enter, but local business owners hope the community will continue to support them in what has traditionally been a very successful weekend.
:This is the time of year to support mountain businesses that serve our community, and give back to local schools, organizations and special events throughout the year," says Holland. "And with all the amazing products and specials, it’s just a really fun and busy shopping weekend."

For more details about the event, visit SaturdayAndSundayOnSignal.com.

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Signal Mountain Happenings

Town Tree Lighting Event is December 2

Bachman Selling 2018 Calendars, Making Holiday Plans

Have a "Green" Thanksgiving

Shop Local at Saturday & Sunday on Signal

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