Ashlynn's Weekender Guide

Good morning and happy Thursday! Hold on just a little longer college kids and primary school students, Thanksgiving break is just a couple days and a week away! Lucky for you, we have a weekend full of fall activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Don't let yesterday's rain scare you either! This weekend will have nice partly clouded skies and temperatures ranging from the lower 40s to the mid 60s. Perfect weather to enjoy a great lineup of events.

Let's take a look!

All Weekend:
No scheduled events 

Friday November 15th: 
Secondhand Bling 
  • Location: Cleveland Public Library Community Room  
    • Address: 795 Church St. NE, Cleveland, TN, 37311
  • Time: 3pm - 6pm
  • More Info: 
    • Bargain Holiday Jewelry for sale
    • Supporting FOLA

Santa & Friends Arrival 
  • Location: Bradley Square Mall
    • Address: 200 Paul Huff PKwy NW, Cleveland, TN, 37312
  • Time: 6pm
  • More Info: 
    • 5:30pm Christmas Story reading near Art at the Square
    • Santa arrives at 6pm through the North Entrance of the Mall near Plus Ultra Coffee
  • Frosty, Rudolph, Snoopy, The Gingerbread Man, Buddy the Elf, The Grinch, & Olaf will be joining Santa
    • FREE pictures with Santa & Friends till 6:30pm
    • Santa will be available for photos November 16th - December 24th 

Give Back & Adopt in November at MAC
  • Location: McKamey Animal Center
    • Address: 4500 N Access Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37415
  • Time: 12pm - 6pm
  • More Info: 
    • Bring items from the McKamey "Wish List" and receive 50% off your adoption fee

Saturday November 16th:
Men's Breakfast 
  • Location: North Cleveland Church of God
    • Address: 335 11th St. NE, Cleveland, TN, 37311
  • Time: 8:30am - 10am
  • More Info: 
    • Registration is free 

Wagging in the Woods 
  • Location: Johnston Woods 
    • Address: 298 Brymer Creek Rd, McDonald, TN 37353 
  • Time: 10am - 12pm
  • More Info 
    • Hosted by Taylor Animal Hospital 
    • Dog friendly 5k run/walk
    • Proceeds benefit animals at SPCABC and Taylor's internal fund, the Artemis Fund for Animals 

Ceramic Tree Glazing Class 
  • Location: Art at the Square 
    • Address: 200 Paul Huff Pkwy, suite 612, Cleveland, TN
  • Time: 2pm - 4pm
  • More Info: 
    • Glazing 7 inch ceramic christmas trees
    • Price is $22 and includes all materials plus snacks! 

Open Studio Saturdays 
  • Location: ArtHouse Project Cleveland 
    • Address: 445 Church Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 
  • Time: 2pm - 4pm
  • More Info: 
    • Socialize with resident artists
    • Tour the spaces and enjoy the art
    • Partake in light refreshments
    • Schedule an art class or book a party 
    • Buy art

Christmas at the Commons 
  • Location: The Commons
    • Address: 4950 Swinyar Drive, Ooltewah
  • Time: 10am
  • More Info: 
    • Pictures with Santa, snowlady,& elves
    • Pony rides and vendors

Red Clay State Park After Dark 
  • Location: Red Clay State Park
    • Address: 1140 Red Clay Park SW, Cleveland, TN, 37311
  • Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • More Info:
    • Exploring 0.5 miles of Red Clay looking for critters
    • 15 red flashlights and a few headlamps available 
    • Attendance is $3.00 per person 

Sunday November 17th:
Winter Highlander PP 
  • Location: Grit & Grace Market
    • Address: Bradley Cleveland Community Services Agency, 155 6th St. SE, Cleveland, TN, 37311
  • Time: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
  • More Info: 
    • Paint a highland cow with a guide
    • All skill levels and ages 8+ are welcome

What an incredible weekend! Get out there and become a TRUE weekender!

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