North River Civic Center

North River Civic Center
1009 Executive Drive, Suite 102
Hixson, Tennessee 37343

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The City of Chattanooga celebrated the grand opening of the North River Civic Center in Hixson on February 20, 2004. The center is owned by the City of Chattanooga and operated by the Department of Education, Arts & Culture. The facility features educational, recreational and fitness programs for youth, adults and seniors north of the river, and also serves as a meeting place for community organizations. The center is located in the office park behind Northgate Mall.

The center features a large meeting room and full kitchen with restrooms and front reception area. The main meeting room can be divided into two sections for simultaneous activities, while a third area just outside the kitchen is furnished for card games and socializing. The large kitchen also serves as an arts and crafts center.

Some of the community organizations that meet regularly at the NRCC include the Hixson Chamber of Commerce, the Rose Society, the Lions Club, Tennessee Valley Rock & Mineral Club, the American Legion, and the Hixson Utility District.

Regularly Scheduled Programs:
BINGO
 First Tuesday of Month, 10AM-11AM (FREE)
CARDS
 Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30PM-4:30PM (FREE)
KNITTING 
 Wednesday, 10AM-NOON (FREE)
BEGINNING LINE DANCING
 Wednesday, 5PM-6PM ($5)
ADVANCED LINE DANCING
 Wednesday, 6PM-8PM ($4)
MAHJONG
 Thursday, 1PM-3PM (FREE)
TAP DANCE FOR ADULTS
 Friday, 1PM-2PM ($6)
YOGA
 Tuesday, 9AM-10AM ($6)
COMPUTER LITERACY CLASSES FOR SENIORS
 Wednesday, 2-4PM; Friday, 9:30AM-11:30PM
(FREE, Pre-registration required)
LIFE DRAWING CLASS
 Tuesday, 10AM-3PM
RUG HOOKING CLASS
 Tuesday, 10AM-3PM (FREE)
BRIDGE
 Monday & Wednesday, 1:30PM-4:30PM (FREE)
 Thursday 10AM-1:00PM
OIL PAINTING OPEN STUDIO
 Friday, 1PM-3PM (FREE)
If you have a desire to work with other visual artists, bring your projects, supplies and paint. No instructor.

We Love Our Volunteers!
For more information about volunteering at the North River Civic Center, please call Linda Rugina at (423) 870-8924.

Sunset Concert Series - FREE!
Friday Concerts from 7:00-8:00 pm
Cross Fire: April 19
Bounty Hunters & Friends: May 17
Jimmy Tawater and the River City Showcase: June 21

SPECIAL EVENT::
Fall Prevention Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, March 27 at Noon
Sponsored by Life Care Center of Hixson
Please RSVP by Thursday, March 21. Call 870-8924

SPECIAL EVENT:
Senior Law and Benefits Clinic
Thursday, March 28 (9:00am-Noon)
An attorney from Legal Aid of East Tennessee will speak on legal issues affecting seniors at 9:00A.M. Afterwards, you can talk to a lawyer one-on-one about benefits, housing, health, consumer issues, debt, powers of attorney, employment issues, or any other civil legal matters for free.

VISUAL ARTISTS EXHIBITIONS
The NRCC's gallery space is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 
"Sky Rhythms" Fine Art Exhibit
March-April-May 2013
The North Georgia Sky Painters Society is a small group of local artists who have been painting together for 3 years. The group focuses on capturing the majesty of the sky on paper and canvas using various media. The ever-changing sky offers endless opportunities for awe-inspiring re-creations. Styles range from realism to impressionism to expressionism. The members hope to inspire others to gaze upward more often and enjoy the ethereal qualities of the sky. The group likes to remind others that while the sky is blue some of the time, the yellows, reds and purples offer an array of beauty and drama that the members strive constantly to depict. The members are Carol Hobbs, Sandra Babb, Betty Hamilton, Sherry Hullender, Janice Kennedy, Evelyn Marie Williams and BJ Wright. This exhibit will be in the gallery March through May. An opening reception will be held at the NRCC on March 17, 4:00-6:00 pm.
 
Artists Wanted! North River Civic Center is currently accepting applications from visual artists to exhibit in the center's exhibition space. This is an ongoing call for entries. Exhibits may feature the work of a single artist, a small group exhibit or a themed exhibit. For an application and more information call Linda Rugina at (423) 870-8924 or CLICK HERE to download a brochure.

Upcoming Art Exhibits:
"Personal Vision" (June-August 2013)
Regional Art Alliance (September-November 2013)

Fantastic Getaways!
Call 423-870-8924 for information and reservations.

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Friday, April 12 - Cost: $60 includes transportation, meal, shopping

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