🌱 Community Kitchen Gets $12,000 Donation + STEAM-Powered Library Fun

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. More than $12,000 has been donated by SquareUp Foundation to CHATT Foundation's Chattanooga Community Kitchen. SquareUp is a Chattanooga-based foundation devoted to supporting local non-profits. The CHATT foundation will use the donation to fund meals, shelter, clothing, and counseling for unsheltered community members. SquareUp also supports those in the restaurant industry that may be suffering with economic hardships. (The Chattanoogan)
2. Police are saying that a woman stabbed to death last week in Hamilton County was more than likely the victim of domestic violence. Sarah Ferguson, 44, was killed in her home near Stafford Gap Road on Dec. 7. Sean Little has been charged with her killing. Ferguson's two youngest sons, ages three and seven, were in the home at the time of the stabbing. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. Northgate Library in Chattanooga is bringing some STEAM-focused fun to students! The Tween Staff will be holding weekly STEAM-focused fun activities. These specially designed projects will include creative experiments and art projects to inspire students. The sessions are intended for students in grades four through eight. (CHATT Library)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Free Drink Challenge! at Be Caffeinated (6:00 AM)
• Brunch at Common House Chattanooga (10:00 AM)
• Ledford Family Christmas at Five Dollar Farm (12:00 PM)
• Tween/Teen Winter Break: Winter Lanterns Craft And Let It Snow at Downtown Branch - Chattanooga Public Library (2:00 PM)
• St. Elmo Stroll And Luminaria Festival at The Woodshop (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Enjoy some gorgeous Christmas cantatas this Sunday at First Christian Church! It's a great way to head into the holiday season. (AllEvents)
• Get in some crafting fun while enjoying some delicious local craft beers with the Crafting With Craft Bevvies! You'll get to hang out at a great local bar and spend time with fellow crafters. (AllEvents)
• Rock out this Monday at Whiskey Thief with some amazing live music! It's a fun way to relax and hear some new artists! (Eat On The House)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.