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Avondale YFD Center Grand Re-opening

November 23, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Free

Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke, District 8 Councilman Anthony Byrd, and the Department of Youth and Family Development invite the public to celebrate the grand opening of the new Avondale YFD Center.

The celebration will include an afternoon of activities for community members of all ages — from basketball games to arts and crafts, and even a vendor fair where families can learn more about home repair resources, healthcare enrollment, the upcoming U.S. Census, voter registration, and vital city services.

An opening ceremony and ribbon cutting will begin at 1 p.m. in the gym. Then Councilman Byrd and Mayor Berke will lead children to the library where Symphonic Tales and Kofi Mawuko will perform. Activities will continue until 5 p.m.

Parking will be free and available at a number of locations; Click here to find out where to park: Avondale YFD Grand Opening Closure and Parking (1). YFD vans and golf carts will help transport patrons needing assistance to the gymnasium entryway off Dodson Avenue. Parking will be limited for the event, so carpooling and public transportation is encouraged.

There will be pizza and refreshments available and the library will provide coffee and cupcakes.

This free, family-friendly event will bring the community together to support, celebrate and enjoy the new Avondale center from 1-5 p.m.

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Performances Starting at 12:30 p.m.:

  • The Howard School Band

  • D. Wiliams Dance Academy

Ceremony Speakers: 

  • Ken Smith, Avondale Neighborhood Association

  • Minister Eric Garner, Avondale Church of Christ

  • Aaron Crowder, Sophomore at McCallie School, Avondale native, and center participant

  • Anthony Byrd, Chattanooga City Council District 8

  • Andy Berke, Mayor of Chattanooga

Community Activities: 

  • Library:

    • 1:35 p.m.: Symphonic Tales with Kofi Mawuko

    • 3:30 p.m.: Lillith the Clown

    • 1:30-5 p.m.: 3D Prints and Heat-Pressed Shirts

  • Art Room:

    • 1:30-5 p.m.: Art classes for youth and teens with Charlie Newton

  • Dance Studio:

    • 1:30-5 p.m.: Dance Classes with Brittany Mills

  • Gymnasium:

    • 2-5 p.m.: Basketball Tournaments

  • Teen Lounge: 

    • 2-5 p.m.: Table games such as pool, bumper pool, foosball, table tennis, and air hockey

  • Multipurpose Room: 

    • 1:30-5 p.m.: Resource Fair

      • Vendors:

        • U.S. Census Bureau

        • Enroll the Region (Healthcare Enrollment)

        • Hamilton County Voters Coalition (Voter Registration)

        • Office of Family Empowerment

        • Office of Workforce Development

        • Tech Goes Home CHA

        • Christmas in District 8

        • Community Development/Minor Home Repairs Program (ECD)

        • Scenic City Angels

Details

Date:
November 23, 2019
Time:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/avondale-yfd-grand-opening-tickets-82035746125

Organizer

Open Spaces
Phone
423-643-6887
Email
tkazmierzak@chattanooga.gov

Venue

Avondale Recreation Center, Dodson Avenue

Copyright 2019 City of Chattanooga

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