Fun and Frugal

•  Every Tuesday is Family Night at the Cleveland Chick-fil-A from 5-8 pm. They have something fun for the family each Tuesday night such as a craft, family movie, magician, clown, etc. Bring the family for dinner and fun! I should be getting details soon from the store owners on the May calendar of events and will update this post.  Be on the lookout for cow appearances throughout the week at lunch and dinner. Thank you to the Cleveland Chick-fil-A for sponsoring FunandFrugal.com!

Thursday, May 6   

• Every Thursday is Kiddie Day at Lake Winnepesaukah from 12-8 pm. Children 11 and younger will receive free gate admission (reg $5); family members ages 12 and older pay just $5 gate admission per person. All ages can purchase unlimited rides for only $18 per person (reg. $21). Cool off from the summer heat in the new, refreshing Chill Down Kidtown water & mist play area. Parking is always free. You can purchase individual ride tickets for $1 each (most rides are 2-5 tickets). Children under 2 are admitted free with paying adult, but must pay to ride. Children under one year of age may ride the Tour Train and the Carousel free of charge on an adult’s lap. Visit www.lakewinnie.com for more info.
• The Chattanooga Market is open every Thursday evening from 4-7 pm at Miller Plaza from May 6 through September 30, 2010. They have a different theme each week. Click here to see the calendar of events. Visit chattanoogamarket.com for more info.  (Also open every Sunday from 11 am – 4 pm at Finley Stadium April 25 through December 5, 2010.)

• I mentioned last week that The Embassy ministry in Cleveland would be hosting another free date night at Westwood Baptist Church on Saturday, May 8.  This has been cancelled.  The Embassy will continue to offer free date nights to married couples quarterly instead of monthly.  The next event will be Saturday, July 10, 2010.  Dinner will be provided and you could win a door prize!  You will be able to RSVP at embassy-cleveland.com when it gets closer to the July 10.
• Saturday, May 8 – National Stamp Out Hunger Day (Thanks for the email, Melissa.) To help Stamp Out Hunger this year, simply leave a sturdy bag containing non-perishable foods, like canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal, next to your mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on May 8. Food items should be in non-breakable containers, such as boxes and cans. The nation’s 230,000 letter carriers will be collecting donations from homes across the country and delivering them to food banks and other hunger relief organizations in more than 10,000 local communities. Visit www.stampouthunger.info for more details.

  Sunday, May 9    

• The seasonal Chattanooga Market is back! It features farm-fresh produce, meats and cheeses, fresh bread, arts & crafts from local artisans, family activities, and live music and admission is free. It’s open on Sundays at the First Tennessee Pavillion located at 1826 Carter Street next to Finley Stadium from 11 am – 4 pm April 25 through December 5, 2010. It’s also open Thursday evenings from 4-7 pm at Miller Plaza from May 6 through September 30, 2010. They have a different theme each week. Click here to see the calendar of events. Visit chattanoogamarket.com for more info.

Coming Up   

• Monday, May 10 and Tuesday, May 11 – famed cooking personality, Sister Schubert, will be coming to the Museum Center at 5ive Points in downtown Cleveland. Click here for more details.
• Saturday, May 15 – free ribs to the first 100 customers at Shane’s Rib Shack!  Visit www.shanesribshack.com/free_ribs for more details. 
• Friday, May 21 – The MOMS Club of Chattanooga is putting together an annual charity event called Toddler Olympics for children age 6 and under from 10:45 am – 12:30 pm at Metropolitan Tabernacle located at 2101 Shepherd Road Chattanooga, TN 37421. Children may participate free of charge. The MOMS Club will donate $1 for each participating child and they also appreciate donations from the community. Proceeds will go to the Chattanooga Autism Center this year. Events include: Frisbee throw,10 Yard Dash, Tricycle race, community organizations, participation medals, and more. For more info, please call Cheryl at (706) 858-5667.