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Front Page - Friday, September 28, 2012

Event Calendar




Thursday, Oct. 4-Thursday, Oct. 18

 Fireside at Greenway Farm

Outdoor Chattanooga is hosting family nights by the campfire at Greenway Farm every Thursday through October 18. Bring camp chairs and marshmallows, and enjoy family music and entertainment from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Outdoor Chattanooga has dubbed September 27 “Lodge Cast Iron Pot Luck” night. Bring a Dutch oven, skillet, cornbread baker or griddle and something to share. Before the program, bring the family to the farm for canoeing on North Chickamauga Creek. From 6 to 7 p.m., OC will have canoes, paddles and lifejackets at the farm’s south launch for people to use on the creek. All equipment and staff supervision will be provided. Life jackets are sized for adults and kids ages 5 and older. Children younger than age 5 should have their own life jackets. To learn more, email terri@outdoorchattanooga.com or call OC at 423-643-6888.

Saturday, Sept. 29

Crabtree Farms’ Big Pig Roast fundraiser

The sixth annual Big Pig Roast fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m. at Crabtree Farms. The family-friendly evening will feature slow-roasted pork BBQ, local veggies and vegetarian options prepared by Greenlife. Beer from Big River Grille & Brewing Works and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the cost of the ticket. The Pig Roast will rock until the sun goes down with live music from the Folk School of Chattanooga and the Hittin’ the Sauce BBQ Sauce Contest. Proceeds go to fund Crabtree Farms’ educational programs, which include Farm-To-School efforts, gardening education and community outreach. Tickets are available online at www.crabtreefarms.org.

Sunday, Sept. 30-Monday, Oct. 1

Jordan Thomas Foundation Low Country Boil and Golf Classic

The Jordan Thomas Foundation, a local foundation that provides prosthetics for children of traumatic injury, will host its 6th Annual Low Country Boil and Golf Classic on a Sunday and Monday. The Sunday event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will feature traditional low country fare, drinks, a silent auction and music by the Ben Friberg Trio and Priscilla & Little RicKee Band. Reservations may be made at www.jordanthomasfoundation.org or by calling 423-622-9006. The Golf Classic will be held the following day at the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club beginning at noon. Call Janet Jobe at 423-622-9006 for tournament information.

Saturday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 7

Annual Autumn Children’s Festival

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga will host its 23rd Annual Autumn Children’s Festival on Saturday, October 6 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 7 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Tennessee Riverpark on Amnicola Highway. The festival features activities for children of all ages – including: a mobile rolling video game theater, giant inflatables, carnival games with fun prizes, arts and crafts, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, Ronald McDonald Magic Show and costumed character appearances plus health, wellness and educational programs. Admission and parking are free. Proceeds from the activities benefit families with critically ill and injured children at the Ronald McDonald House.

Sunday, Oct. 7

Free First Sunday at Hunter Museum

From noon to 4:30 p.m., see the Hunter history exhibit, explore Chattanooga Gems III and enjoy performances by Lee Jazz Ensemble. Sponsored by Easy Auto.

Saturday, Oct. 13

Remembering our heroes

World War II Allied and Axis forces will take to the battlefield once again for the 6th Cavalry Museum’s third annual Remembering Our Heroes event. Played out on the polo field of the historic Army post at Fort Oglethorpe from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the day includes two battle re-enactments, a cook-off, historic vehicle and equipment displays, and 1940s entertainment. Information and tickets are available at www.wwiiheroes.net or by calling the 6th Cavalry Museum at 706-861-2860. Parking will be free.

Saturday, Oct. 13

Oktoberfest Ram Run

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School will kick off the yearly Chattanooga Oktoberfest celebration at the Chattanooga Market with its annual Ram Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. This year’s 5K is a certified course that will begin and end at the First Tennessee Pavilion.  Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 9 a.m. Stay after the races for music, refreshments and handcrafted arts. For more information, or to register online, visit www.oktoberfestramrun.com.

October 4

The Phil & Bill Show: “Bring on the Bling”

and “What are the Legal Ramifications of Social Media?”

William T. (Bill) Ramsey

Attorney; Nashville, Tenn.

Bill Ramsey is a member of the firm of Neal & Harwell. The primary focus of Mr. Ramsey’s professional practice is complex civil and criminal litigation.

He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he graduated with high honors in Mechanical Engineering.

He received his law degree from the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and the University of Tennessee Law Review.

Phillip Hampton

President of LogicForce; Nashville, Tenn.

Phillip Hampton is the president and founder of LogicForce Consulting, LLC, a legal technology consulting firm.

He has over 20 years of experience in the field of information technology and since 1995 has consulted with numerous law firms and government agencies in the areas of practice management systems, technical litigation support, computer forensics, electronic data discovery and trial presentation technologies.

8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. at The Walden Club

3.0 Hours DUAL CLE

$85 CBA Members / $125 NON-CBA Members

October 23

How to Use Your Legal Apps to Improve Productivity,

Case Organizations and Presentations

Ellen Collaz

Regional Territorial Director for APPLE

9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at The Walden Club

2.0 Hours DUAL CLE

$65 CBA Members / $95 NON-CBA Members

October 26

Lions of the Trial Bar

Mark Curriden, Esq.

Mark S. Curriden, a legal affairs writer, joined the ABA Journal staff part time in 2010.

He’s also director of communications at Vinson & Elkins and the author of Contempt of Court: A Turn of the Century Lynching that Launched 100 Years of Federalism.

He has worked as a reporter for the Dallas Morning News and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Mark clerked for a federal judge after earning his J.D. from the Woodrow Wilson Law School in Atlanta.

He holds a B.A. in history from Tennessee Temple University.

8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. at The Walden Club

3.0 Hour DUAL CLE

$85 CBA Members / $125 NON-CBA Members

Register today using one of five easy ways! 

• Call the CBA: 756-3222 

• Fax the CBA: 265-6602 

• Email the CBA: LHood@chattbar.org

• Web: www.chattbar.org 

• Mail: Chattanooga Bar Association,

       801 Broad Street, Suite 420, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Registration must be received at least one week before the seminar to ensure materials. All fees must be paid in advance or at the door. Tennessee CLE credit will not be filed until seminar fee is paid in full and Tennessee CLE credit will not be submitted without a BPR number. Substitute attendees are allowed if the office is notified in advance. A $30 administrative fee will be subtracted from all refunds if cancelled one week (7 days) before the seminar. Reservations canceled less than 48 hours before the program are subject to a penalty totally the entire amount.