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March 6 - April 3
The Civil War in the American Imagination. On Tuesdays for 5 weeks. Pre-registration is required for this program and the deadline is March 2. Course addressing the ways generations of Americans have understood the mid-19th-century conflict and how those understandings continue to shape America’s public sphere. Reading and discussion based. Led by Dr. Daryl Black of Chattanooga Regional History Museum. At CRHM in the Gathering Room. 7 p.m. Free.

March 29
Marnie Pehrson reading and signing, 6 p.m. at Rock Point Books. She will discuss how she incorporates her family history into her novels and her book, Don’t Cover Your Roots, Embrace Them! 401 Broad St. Free and open to the public. 423) 756-2855.

March 30
2nd Annual Connecting the Dots Summit in the Community Theatre – located on the second floor of Soldier’s & Sailor’s Memorial Auditorium. Admission is $15 prior to March 30 ($20 at the door).
Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. The program and the keynote speech will start at 8:50 a.m. Breakout sessions exploring art and social issues immediately follow. A panel discussion investigating and probing ideas created in the breakout sessions concludes the summit. Early morning refreshments and a box lunch will be provided; therefore, reservations must be made by Thursday, March 30, to Laurie Shipley (423) 425-7823 or shipley_l@mail.chattanooga.gov.

March 30
Hank Klibanoff and Gene Roberts discuss their book, The Race Beat, at Rock Point Books. 5:30 p.m. 401 Broad St. Free and open to the public.

March 31
Raining Cats and Dogs fundraiser to benefit the McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center on the Pier 2 riverboat. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. with a gourmet dinner following at 7. The evening will conclude with dancing to the Swingtime Orchestra beginning at 8:30 p.m. $75 per person with corporate tables at $750 each. www.mckameyanimalcenter.org/events.htm, (423) 425-3750.

March 31
Jim Pfitzer Workshop, 10 a.m. The goal of this workshop is to provide the tools for participants to find stored memories and shape them into compelling stories. $25 but those interested may pre-enroll and receive a discounted fee of $20. Rock Point Books at (423) 756-2855 to register. 401 Broad St.

March 31
Test and Tune Cookout with for America’s Fastest Mowin’ Sport, lawnmower racing, 11 a.m. at Goodners Equipment on Hwy 58. http://guestlinetn.com/LawnmowerRaces.cfm

March 31
Rocky the Recycling Raccoon and Team Recycle will educate shoppers at Hamilton Place about the importance of recycling in Chattanooga and recycling the right way, 12-2 p.m. www.recycleright.org.

March 31 (My Pick!)
Outdoor Chattanooga’s Outdoor Expo in Coolidge Park, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will showcase everything you want to know about outdoor recreation in Chattanooga and the area. Over 30 groups will be participating.

April 1
Kiwanis Club of Collegedale Charity 5K Road Race and Fun Walk. Proceeds to benefit The Speech and Hearing Center’s preschool for hearing impaired children. Race begins at 2 p.m. on Apison pike in Collgedale. $10 entry fee. Jennifer Froehlich at 622-6900.

April 1
Free First Sunday at Hunter Museum. Noon-5 p.m.