Coming soon to a place near you, The Time 2 Save Couponing Workshops are coming to Allen Elementary School on March 27. The cost for Couponing 101 is $10 and $15 each for section 102 and 103. Visit www.time2saveworkshops.com for more information or to register.

Soddy-Daisy has a new Chamber of Commerce that will focus on expanding businesses and marketing our city. Join the group tonight at City Hall at 7 p.m. to check out the aspirations of this new group and what it will mean for the city. The Hamilton County Council, a Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, affiliate, will continue to meet the third Thursday at noon. Their new location is Grace Calvary Fellowship hall at 8615 Hixson Pike. Tom Edd Wilson, president and CEO of the Chattanooga Chamber, will be the featured speaker for the March 18 meeting.

Our surprise snow was beautiful (till the power went out), but now our thoughts are turning to springtime and the dreaded tax season. Seniors can sign up at the Community Center for free tax preparation by calling 332-1702 to make an appointment. The center is located on Depot Street behind the ballfields.

Haiti citizens will need our help for a long time to come. The "citizens" in Chrissy Cooper's classes at Sequoyah High School have collected more than $1,200 from their school community and are seeking a matching amount from businesses, churches and you.

Sequoyah High School has started a fundraiser to help the people of Haiti.

The Best News and Worst News of the year was simple.

Father Time has declared — the year is over, for better or worse. According to analyst, it was the worst year since the Depression. Personally, our city can point to several great success stories. Miss Tennessee Stephanie Whitler, our Soddy-Daisy High School band's selection for the Rose Parade are two of those great stories. The worst of the year has been the death of loved ones and friends. Dr. Howell “Barry” Dalton will certainly be missed.

Have you noticed the new building springing up at Tri-Corners, next door to Zaxby’s?

Many of us are running around with Christmas glee and sugar plums dancing in our heads (or visions of bankruptcy), but for the Soddy-Daisy High School band boosters, it is an end to the long road of fundraising for the Rose Parade.

Now that the turkey and shopping are under your belt, it’s time to anticipate the wonderful gift of Christmas. Start with stocking up on goodies from the Bake Sale at First Baptist Church on Saturday.