Join SETLAW at the EPB building on July 24.  The following candidates from the local contested elections will have an opportunity to answer questions submitted by our members:  Judge Philyaw, Yolanda Mitchell, Gwen Tidwell, Vince Dean, Steve Smith, Ardena Garth, Judge Sell, and Rex Sparks.  Lunch will be served at 11:45 am and the program will begin promptly at 12.  RSVP at:  http://setlawjulylunch.eventbrite.com.

Please sign up and come decide who you think is most qualified for all of Chattanooga's hotly contested elected positions.      

The St. Alban's Market just keeps getting better and better.    They always have fresh honey and meat from Brady's Farm Direct Meats.    Lately, the produce has been getting more variety as well, which probably has to do with the fact that we are getting later in the summer.

I got blueberries, cookies, yellow squash, zucchini, tomato, garlic, sirloin steak and also enjoyed free samples, like Green Rooibos Blush iced tea from Down to Earth and a blueberry muffin.

The market is every Saturday from 10AM to 1PM at the St. Alban's Episcopal Church.    The Church also offers a community garden and walking path.

Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Christine Mahn Sell has recently been promoting a new mental health court in the criminal system.     The court would involve better identification of people in the criminal system with mental health issues, especially those who tend to have repeated arrests for crimes like public intoxication and criminal trespassing.    The mental health court would work similarly to drug court and would require voluntary participation of those who have been charged with crimes.

If you want to see public fireworks in Chattanooga this year, you have 2 choices:

• July 3rd from 8-10PM---Pops on the River at Coolidge Park.  This is a free event where the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Orchestra will play a combination of patriotic and traditional tunes by the river, followed by fireworks.    People are encouraged to bring blankets and lawnchairs and either pack a picnic basket, or enjoy food from concessions.
• July 4--night--LakeWinnepesaukah Amusement Park--Enjoy a full day of rides, miniature golf and fireworks.

Or, like me, you may prefer to go to parties at friends' houses and watch private fireworks displays.   Whichever you decide, be safe!