June 2
Build a strong neighborhood
The public is invited to attend “Conference on Building Strong Neighborhoods” at Second Baptist Church, located at 2305 East Third Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The speaker will be Dr. Joyce Morley, nationally-known educator and family therapist. Call (423) 629-5400 to reserve a spot. A light lunch will be served. There is no cost to attend.
June 3
Free First Sunday at Hunter Museum
Enjoy a free day of gallery exploration and crafts for kids. From noon to 4:30 p.m.
June 5
“Stop the Violence” cookout
Hope for the Inner City, an East Chattanooga ministry dedicated to helping the urban poor become self-sufficient, will host a “Stop the Violence” cookout June 5 to launch its Summer Leadership Camps. The cookout will be from 6-8 p.m. at its campus, located at 1800 Roanoke Avenue, across from the Harriet Tubman Housing Development. Attendees can meet summer campers and families seeking a safe haven from gangs and get involved with the summer camps as a volunteer or supporter. There is no charge for attending the cookout, but reservations are required at (423) 698-3178 or info@Hope4theInnercity.org.
June 7
TBI Special Agent to speak on human sex trafficking
Assistant Special Agent in Charge Margie Quin of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will speak at the Greater Chattanooga Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s bi-monthly luncheon. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Development Resource Center in downtown Chattanooga. Quin will discuss human sex trafficking in Tennessee, including an overview of legislative efforts to curb this crime. Reservations for the free luncheon are required by June 4 and can be made by contacting Tricia Martin at Second Life of Chattanooga at contact@secondlifechattanooga.org or (423) 994-4857.
June 7
Sesquicentennial Program
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the first hostile shots of the Civil War being fired at Chattanooga, Chattanooga History Center Executive Director Daryl Black and Civil War Historian Jim Ogden will tell of that often overshadowed story in a program titled Negley’s Raid & the First Shots at Chattanooga at 7 p.m. The program will begin by the Renaissance Park restroom pavilion and then proceed down to the north bank riverfront and the view across the Tennessee into the “Gateway to the Deep South.” The program is free.
June 9
Splash into Spring paddle sports festival
Outdoor Chattanooga will host Splash into Spring, their annual paddle sports festival and demo event, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TVA Chickamauga Dam. The public is invited to learn about kayaking, canoeing, standup paddle boarding, dragon boating and sailing. The event is free and open to the public. To learn more, email Terri Chapin at terri@outdoorchattanooga.com or call (423) 643-6888.
June 9
Learn the way of the Cherokee
The Chattanooga History Center will present Cherokee Life, a program for parents and children, from 9-10:30 a.m. Call (423) 265-3247 to register. The registration deadline is June 7.
Through June 20
Jewish film series
Jewish-themed films produced in Germany, Argentina, Israel and the U.S. will be shown Wednesdays evenings at 7 p.m. through June 20 at the Jewish Cultural Center, located at 5461 North Terrace Road. The films are suitable for those 16 and older. Tickets are $5 per person and include popcorn. Soft drinks are available for purchase. The schedule is as follows: May 30: “A Matter of Size”; June 6: “Ahead of Time”; June 13: “Anita”; and June 20: “David.”