The Red Shoe Society will host its Aloha Summer Cruise on the Southern Belle Friday, June 21, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House. Tickets
Make Music Chattanooga returns
Make Music Chattanooga will return for a fourth year Friday, June 21. In addition to over 40 concerts, highlights will include an electric guitar parade, a harmonica workshop (free harmonica included), drum set duos, a summer solstice dance party and the summer solstice jam. Schedule
Beekeeping course
Learn about beekeeping Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Chattanooga Tractor Supply Company, 684 Signal Mountain Road. This session is open to community members of all ages. More at 423 870-7011.
Barefoot Nellie to headline July 4 celebration
The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga invites the community to celebrate Independence Day with an indoor picnic Thursday, July 4, 11:30 a.m., at the Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road. Local bluegrass band Barefoot Nellie will headline the event. Grilled chicken, potato salad, coleslaw and dessert are on the menu. Tickets
Pops on the River
The 2019 Pops on the River Independence Day celebration will take place Wednesday, July 3, 5 p.m., at Coolidge Park. The free event will feature a patriotic concert by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, as well as performances from veteran songwriters with Operation Song. A large fireworks display is scheduled for its conclusion at approximately 9:45 p.m. Food and drink concessions will be available on-site. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Strike Out bowling tournament
The Medical Foundation of Chattanooga will host the Strike Out bowling tournament Saturday, July 13, 2-4 p.m. at Spare Time Bowling in Hixson. The event will benefit Project Access, which enables area physicians to provide free medical care. Register
National summer program for students
A leadership and entrepreneurial program for rising seventh through rising 10th-graders is coming to Chattanooga for the first time. The program will take place July 29-Aug. 2 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Edney Building, 1100 Market Street. Apply online at jewishchattanooga.com/eitanimcha2019. Contact Ann Treadwell at atreadwell@jewishchattanooga.com or Chen Dahan at israel@jewishchattanooga.com for information.