Events Calendar Leisure

To include a listing in the Out & About calendar, submit your events at www.Chattanooga Now. com. Questions? Call Susan Pierce at 423-757- 6284. BABYPALOOZA — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Free baby and maternity fair includes clothing, gear, making your own baby food, diaper derby, maternity fashion shows, 10 a. m-2 p. m. Oct. 1. www. babypaloozatour.com. BATS, BEER & BLUEGRASS — Frick’s Cave Preserve, Chickamauga, Ga. Southeastern Cave Conservancy hosts inaugural fundraiser celebrating its 25th year of protecting and managing caves of the Southeast and kicking off campaign to raise $2.5 million over the next five years for Stewardship Endowment Fund, 5- 9 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Barbecue by 212 Market, craft beer from Big River Brewing and bluegrass by Barefoot Nellie & Company against backdrop of cave that’s the summer home to 10,000 endangered gray bats. Limited to 200; tickets must be purchased in advance. $ 50 concert and dinner (5 p. m.), $25 concert only (6 p. m.), $90 date- night special (concert, dinner, poster). www. batsbeerandbluegrass.com. BURGERS AND BADGES — Cleveland State Community College, in front of George Johnson Cultural Heritage Center, Cleveland, Tenn. Cleveland State faculty and staff serve free lunch to first responders (wearing badges) and their families, 11: 30 a. m.-1: 30 p. m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. Lunch for those without their badges is $ 5. All proceeds benefit Cleveland State first responder programs. 423- 614- 8750. CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — The Little Curiosity Shoppe, 138 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery, 8: 30 nightly. 415.95 adults, $ 10 ages 12 and younger. 423821-7125. CHATTANOOGA SIDEWALK TOURS — Choice of two tours daily: Dynamo of Dixie, 10 a. m., Bluff and Bridges, 6 p. m. $ 15 adults, $7 children 12 and younger. Reservations required: 423-228- 0448, www. chattwalktours.com. CHATTANOOGA ZOO EVENTS — 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. 423- 697-1322, www. chattzoo.org.

Today, Sept. 22: Ales & Tails, happy- hour event for visitors to learn about zoo’s conservation efforts, along with animal encounters, cash bar and hors d’oeuvres, 5: 30-7: 30 p. m. $ 10; $ 3 beer and wine. Must be 21 or older to attend.

Saturday, Oct. 1: Birthday Bash, watch animals open their gifts, make birthday cards, ride carousel and more, 10 a. m.-3 p. m. CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising

Fawn, Ga. 706- 657- 4050. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 24-25: Wild Cave Tours, muddy and wet climbing and crawling adventures, 10 a. m. $ 30-$60 plus $ 5 parking. Reservations required: www. GeorgiaGirlGuides.com.

Saturday, Sept. 24: Fall hayrides, 1- 6 p. m, leaving Interpretive Center on the hour. $ 5 adults, $ 3 children, $ 5 parking; cold drinks and s’mores sold. DARE TO DANCE — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Local amateurs pair with professional dancers in competition to benefit the Kidney Foundation, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Sold out. www.daretodance. kidneyfoundation.com.

DESOTO STATE PARK — 7104 DeSoto Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. 256- 997-5025. All times are Central.

Friday, Sept. 30: Campfire talk, 7 p. m., Dr. George Cline talks about amphibians and reptiles living among us. Bring camp chair. Talk moves into Nature Center if raining.

Saturday, Oct. 1: Campfire talk, 7 p. m., Dr. George Clint discusses life cycle of frogs and how they reproduce. Bring camp chair. Talk moves into Nature Center if raining.

FRIDAY NIGHTS IN THE

PARK — Angel Park on University Avenue, downtown Sewanee, Tenn. Sewanee Business Alliance sponsors block party with food and drink vendors and live music, 6 p.m. Fridays. 954-830-4760.

GATHERING OF EAGLES

— Stadium Club at Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Local chapter of National Eagle Scout Association hosts networking event for anyone who has ever attained Boy Scouts of America’s highest honor, 5:30 p.m. today, Sept.

22. Appetizers provided. Free but small donations appreciated to cover costs. Walk- ups welcome, or RSVP at www. cherokeeareabsa.com.

GLASS STREET BLOCK

PARTY — Glass Street neighborhood of Chattanooga. Event kicks off with puppet parade at corner of Dodson and Glass streets to Sherman Reservation, music from Jazzanooga, art exhibits and food, 11 a. m.- 4 p. m.

Saturday, Sept. 24. www. glasshousecollective.org. HEE HAW SHOW — Alhambra Shrine Temple, 1000 Alhambra Drive. Alhambra Shrine Ladies Auxiliary hosts fundraising dinner with “Hee Haw”-style show, with Johnny Cash tribute artist Will Sims, Marty Robbins tribute artist Billy Gaston and

individual music acts, 6- 9 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 24. $ 10. Cornbread and beans dinner served at 6 p. m. for $2.50. 423- 892- 0223. HIKES, TENNESSEE — Led by Soddy- Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423842-3619, george. r. bonneau@ gmail.com.

Saturday, Sept. 24: Roaring Creek, strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 8 a. m.

Tuesday, Sept. 27: Sluder Lane to Mowbray Pike, moderate 5 miles. Will stage vehicles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 8 a. m.

Saturday, Oct. 1: Raccoon Mountain, moderate 8 miles. Meet in Red Bank Food City parking lot at 9 a. m. LOOKOUT FOR LEADERS — Waterhouse Pavilion, 850 Market St. Rotaract Club of Chattanooga’s benefit for Lookout Mountain Conservancy’s Howard Intern Leadership Program includes music, cocktails, appetizers and silent auction, 5: 30- 9 p. m. today, Sept. 22. $ 40 individual, $75 couples. www.eventbrite. com/e/ lookout-for- leaders-tickets-26228657621. PEACE IN THE STREETS — Soddy- Daisy Veterans Park, 9835 Dayton Pike. Car show, craft and beauty product vendors, community flea market and concessions at community party, 10 a. m.-3 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 24. 423-244-7204. PLANT A TREE SEMINAR — The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th St. Place. Tips on soil conditions, light requirements, depth and width of hole and choosing the right tree for family needs, 11 a. m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Bring photos on smartphone for customized help for your yard. Register: 423- 698-2276. REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER — 400 Garden Road.

Saturday, Sept. 24: Duskto-dark canoe paddle with time around the campfire, 7-11 p. m. Free for members, $ 10 nonmembers.

Monday, Oct. 3: Fall Home School Day, 10 a. m.-3 p. m., learn how plants and animals prepare for winter, activities with Dr. Ben Roy from The Science Zone in auditorium. Free for members; nonmembers $ 10 adults, $7 children. RIVER CANYON ADVENTURES — 21726 River Canyon Road. Explore the scenic Tennessee River Gorge with one-, two- or three- hour adventures, 9 a. m.- 6 p. m. daily. $ 30 to $ 50. Appointments required: 423- 488- 8211,423488-1345. www. rivercanyon adventure.com. RUBY FALLS EVENTS — 1720 S. Scenic Highway. 423- 8000566, rubyfalls.com.

Friday, Sept. 23: Lantern tours for rarely seen view deep within Lookout Mountain cavern, 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Last date until November. $26.95. Reservations required.

Sept. 30- Oct. 31: Haunted Cavern, a “Flesh Farm” themed haunted attraction 26 stories underground, $25 Fridays, $ 30 Saturdays, $20 Sundays and Thursdays. SMART AUCTION — The Venue, 4119 Cummings Highway. Silent auction featuring work of 50 local artists, benefiting Southern Lit Alliance, 6: 30 p. m. today, Sept. 22. $ 50-$75. www. SouthernLit Alliance.org. TASTEBUDS FARM TOUR — Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St. Self- guided driving tour to local farms, 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Oct. 1-2. Bring a picnic to enjoy along the way. $20 per car. 423- 493- 9155. TENNESSEE RIVER RESCUE — Hamilton, Bradley and Marion counties. Volunteers needed to pick up litter in any of 17 cleanup zones, 12 accessible by land, five by boat, 9 a. m.-1 p. m. Oct. 1 (rain date Oct. 8); minimum of two hours of work required. Registration not necessary except for large groups. Commemorative T-shirts are first- come, first-served. www. tennesseeriverrescue.org, 423-718-7057, 423- 413- 0700. TRAIN RIDES — Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423- 8948028, www.tvrail.com. Missionary Ridge Local is 6- mile, 55- minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. September schedule: Trains depart Saturday-Sunday at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3: 35 p. m.; Wednesday- Friday at 10:40 a. m. and 12:05 p. m. $ 17 adults, $ 11 ages 2-12. WINE OVER WATER — Walnut Street Bridge. Fundraiser for Cornerstones historic preservation includes tasting of more than 300 wines from 100 wineries, food from local restaurants and entertainment by local bands, 5 p. m. Oct. 1; gates open 3: 30 p. m. $75 in advance, $80 at gate if any remain. 423-265-2825.

Friday, Sept. 30: Best Cellars premium wine-tasting, The Chattanoogan Hotel, 1201 Broad St., 5: 30 p. m., $ 110. wineoverwater.org.

Farmers Markets

BRAINERD FARMERS MARKET — Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. Open 10 a. m.- noon Saturdays. 423- 698- 0330. CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. Open 11 a. m.- 4 p. m. Sundays. This week’s theme: Erlanger Health Fair Day, with 32 Erlanger departments and physician practices on hand to answer questions and assist in scheduling appointments. Music by Jesse Black, 12: 30 p. m.; Drakeford, 2 p. m. 423- 648-2496, www.ChattanoogaMarket. com. CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Open 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturdays. www. ChattanoogaMarket.com. HIGHLAND PARK COMMONS — 2000 Union Ave. Open 4-7 p. m. Thursdays. 423- 838- 9804. LOOKOUT FARMERS MARKET — Audubon Acres, 900 North Sanctuary Road. Open 4-7 p. m. Tuesdays. www. lookoutfarmersmarket.com. MAIN STREET MARKET — 324 E. Main St. Open 4- 6 p. m. Wednesdays. mainstfarmersmarket.com. OOLTEWAH FARMERS MARKET — Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., 5829 Main St. Open 3- 6 p. m. Thursdays. 423-238- 9775. RED BANK FARMERS MARKET — Red Bank United Methodist Church front lawn, 3800 Dayton Blvd. Open 3- 6 p. m. Mondays. 423- 838-9804. SODDY- DAISY FARMERS MARKET — Poe’s Tavern Historical Park by Soddy- Daisy City Hall, 9835 Dayton Pike. Open 8 a. m.- noon Saturdays. 423-332-5323. ST. ALBAN’S HIXSON MARKET — St. Alban’s Church, 7514 Hixson Pike. Open 10 a. m.- noon Saturdays. 423842-1342. ST. ELMO — Incline Railway, 3917 St. Elmo Ave. Open 4-7 p. m. Fridays. 423- 838-9804.

Books/Authors

BOOK SIGNING — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. Steampunk/urban fantasy author Cherie Priest signs “The Family Plot,” 7- 8: 30 p. m. today,

Sept. 22. 423-777-5629. DK MARVEL BOOK TOUR — McKay’s, 7734 Lee Highway. Adam Bray hosts family-friendly Marvel Comics trivia rounds for fans and signs “Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need To Know,” 6- 8 p. m. today, Sept. 22. 423- 892- 0067. BOOK SIGNING — Star Line Books, 1487 Market St. New author Hannah Rials signs her young-adult book, “Ascension,” 4- 6 p. m. Sept. 30. 423-777-5629.

Children/ Teens

CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-7575310, www.chattlibrary.org. Symphony Tales begins with musical version of children’s book, “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” by Bill Martin Jr. and

John Archambault, 3 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 24, downtown. Also performing are singer Sara Snider Schone, guitarist Charlie Edholm and clarinetist Nikolasa Tejero. CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. daily (except Wednesday). $ 13.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www. cdmfun. org. “The Amazing Castle,” featuring costumes, dragon tower, role- playing as villagers and jesters, puppet theater, royal workshops, Saturday, Sept. 24- Monday, Jan. 2. DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. Story time, 11 a. m. Tuesdays. 706- 876-1360.

Dances

BALLROOM — The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn ballroom dancing, Saturdays. Group class, 7: 30 p. m., $ 5. Dancing, 8: 30 p. m., $ 10. No partner required; casual dress. 423-394- 6428. BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. Dance, 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Fridays. $ 10. 423-771-3646. LINE/COUPLES DANCE — VFW Post 4848, 1491 Riverside Drive. Dance, 7: 30-11 p. m. Friday, Sept. 23, $ 5. Beginner two-step lesson at 7 p. m. 423- 624- 6687. RHYTHM BALLROOM — The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn fundamentals of rumba, cha cha, East Coast swing, 6 p. m. Mondays, 8 p. m. Wednesdays. Casual dress; no partner required. $ 5. www. theballroomathixson.com. SHAG, BOP, SWING, JITTERBUG — Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road at East Brainerd Road. Dance with Choo Choo Shag Club, 7-10 p. m. Thursdays. $5 members, $7 guests. www. choochooshagclub.com. VINTAGE SWING DANCE — ClearSpring Yoga, 17 N. Market St. Intermediate lesson at 7 p. m., beginner lesson 7:45 p. m., dancing 8: 30-10 p. m. Mondays. Wear nonmarking shoes, no high heels. $7 includes lesson, $ 5 students with ID. 931- 982-1678.

Film events

THE CAMP HOUSE — 149 E. M. L. King Blvd. thecamp house.com.

Premiere of “Tomorrow Never Knows,” local short film about the clashing of generations in the ’60s, 7: 30 p. m. Sept. 22; doors open at 7 p. m. Cast and crew in attendance. Free refreshments.

Premiere showing of “Why Not Home?” Sept. 24. Appetizers, cash bar and chance to talk with midwives and medical professionals about home births, 6 p. m.; movie screening, 7 p. m., with panel discussion to follow. $ 12 in advance, $ 15 at door. www. whynothome.com. CINE- RAMA — 100 W. Main St. thecinerama.org/ schedule.

Sept. 24: Two screenings for Art House Theater Day: “Danny Says,” documentary about music guru Danny Shields, 8 p. m.; “Time Bandits,” Terry Gilliam’s cult fantasy, 10:15 p. m. $ 10 each.

Sept. 28-30: “White Girl,” based on real- life events of director Elizabeth Wood, 7: 30 and 9: 30 p. m. Wednesday and Thursday, 7: 30, 9: 30 and 11: 30 p. m. Friday. $ 10. FATHOM EVENTS — Hamilton Place 8, 2000 Hamilton Place Blvd.; East Ridge 18, 5080 South Terrace. Ticket prices vary. www.fathom events.com.

Sept. 27: Michael Bublé — Tour Stop 148,” 7 p. m. East Ridge 18.

Sept. 28: “Vanished,” a Left Behind: Next Generation film, 7 p. m. East Ridge 18.

Sept. 29: “The Hurt Business,” a deeper look into mixed martial arts, 7 p. m., Hamilton Place 8. MOVIES IN THE PARK — Veterans Memorial Park, Chickamauga, Ga. “Goosebumps,” at dark Sept. 30 (last of summer). 706-375-3177. MOVIES IN THE PARK AT DARK — Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road. 423- 855- 9474. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in free family summer movie series by Bridge Christian Church, 7: 30 p. m. Sept. 30. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. www. bridgechristian.org. UUCC FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES — Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga, 3224 Navajo Drive. Monthly series opens with new Ken Burns film, “Defying the Nazis: The Sharps’ War,” 7 p. m. Sept. 30. Discussion follows. Free. 423- 624-2985.