Editorial

Saturday, December 1

Families on the Run

For many people in the community, First Things First’s Families on the Run kicks off the holiday season. Now in its 8th year, this year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 1 and will consist of competitive 5K and 10K races and a non-competitive Santa Stroll. The course will begin and ends at the Hunter Museum of American Art. Registration begins at 6 a.m. and the race starts at 7:45 a.m. Participants may enter as individuals, as a family, or as a couple. All proceeds from Families on the Run benefit First Things First, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening marriages and families in the Chattanooga area. Visit firstthings.org or call 423-267-5383 for more information.

Saturday, December 1

Holiday Starlight Parade

The Holiday Starlight street parade will being at 6 p.m. with Volkswagen Chattanooga serving as the presenting sponsor. This holiday tradition will take on a new twist this season, with the popular Lighted Boat Parade following the street parade at 7 p.m. To facilitate viewing for both parades, the street parade will now begin at 5th and Market Street, crossing in front of the Tennessee Aquarium on 2nd Street before taking a left onto Broad Street and continuing south until its disbands at 5th and Broad. Parade-goers can then head to Ross’s Landing for the Lighted Boat Parade. The procession for the Holiday Starlight Parade is expected to feature over 50 entries consisting of regional bands, floats, walking units and more, all strung with holiday lights. Thanks to a new sponsorship from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, spectators will also be treated to an 8 p.m. fireworks finale. The fireworks display will be shot from Renaissance Park, making Ross’ Landing the primary viewing area.

Tuesday, December 4

Holiday Favorites concert

Join the Center for Creative Arts Vocal Music Department for a concert of holiday favorites featuring middle school and high school vocal ensembles.  The concert will be in the Center for Creative Arts Auditorium at 7 p.m.  Admission is five dollars. The concert will feature “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy,” “Mistletoe,” “Mary Did You Know” and more.  For more information, contact Neshawn Calloway at calloway_neshawn@hcde.org or call 423-209-5929.

Thursday, December 6

Christmas Concert at Covenant College

Covenant College will host a Christmas concert, followed by a dessert reception, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the college chapel. The public is invited to attend. The concert will feature Christmas music from a variety of countries and cultures, including selections from Handel’s “Messiah,” Berlioz’s “L’enfance du Christ” and the African song “Betelehemu,” as well as several traditional carols. The Covenant Chorale, brass ensemble, orchestra, Madrigal Singers, Renaissance Consort and Professor Rosella Ewing will all perform. Professors David Long and Lok Kim are conducting. The dessert reception will be held in the Great Hall following the concert, and will conclude with everyone singing “Silent Night.” For more information, visit covenant.edu or call 706.820.1560.