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cility, 4-5 p. m. Dec. 8. $ 10-$ 15. www.tnaqua.org. TRAIN RIDES — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423894- 8028, www.tvrail.com. › North Pole Limited: Riders take imaginary trip to North Pole where Santa joins them, giving a surprise to every child. Evening trains depart 5: 30 and 7: 30 p. m.; Saturday trains also depart 11: 30 a. m., 1: 30 and 3: 30 p. m. Dec. 9-11, 16-23, 26 and 30-31. › Summerville Santa Special: Trains depart Summerville, Ga., depot for 75- minute ride to Trion, Ga., and back, with storytelling, caroling and refreshments along the way. Santa joins train in Trion to greet children on return ride. Trains depart noon, 2, 4 and 6 p. m. Dec. 10 and 17; departures 2, 4 and 6 p. m. Dec. 11 and 18. Tickets $ 18 for ages 2 and older. Reservations required: 423- 894- 8028. WINE-TASTING — Back Inn Cafe, 412 E. Second St. Michael Vasta leads tasting of popular seasonal wines and discusses which make good gifts or are perfect to take to holiday parties; $ 37. 6: 30- 8: 30 p. m. Dec. 8. Reservations: 423-26-5033. RED BANK FARMERS MARKET — Red Bank United Methodist Church front lawn, 3800 Dayton Blvd. Open 4-7 p. m. Mondays. 423- 838-9804. CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. (main library) plus branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-7575310, www.chattlibrary.org. › Dec. 10: DIY Holidays, Reclaiming Fibers with Reunion Yarn Co., led by Emily Felix, 1-5 p. m., downtown. › Dec. 12: Signing story time for ages up to 5 and parent, 10: 30-11 a. m., Eastgate, learn sign language through songs and stories. › Dec. 13: Adult chess club, 6- 8 p. m., downtown branch’s Shush Cafe.

321 Chestnut St. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun. org.

Dec. 8: Free Family Night, 5: 30- 8 p. m.

Dec. 9: Free Day, 10 a. m.-5 p. m., spend the day at the museum for free, all exhibits open and activities throughout the day. › Dec. 10: PopTots with the CSO String Quintet, noon-2 p. m., included in regular admission. DALTON-WHITFIELD COUN- TY PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706876-1360. › Dec. 9: Young Adult Quest: Cards for the Community, 5 p. m. › Dec. 13: Story hour, 11 a. m. › Dec. 14: 3D Printing 101, adult advanced computer class, 11 a. m. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS — Townsend Atelier, 301 E. 11th St. One-day workshop for ages 7-12 to make limited-edition print of their home using a photograph of their home for reference, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 10. $55 includes all materials. Registration required: 423-266-2712. BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. Dance, 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Fridays. $ 10. 423-771-3646. 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. SATURDAYS AT THE SUITE — 2193 Park Drive, Suite 101. Nonstructured class using dance for health and wellness benefits, 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. $5; free mimosas. 423-316-5319. SINGLES DANCE — First- Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Houston and Vine streets. Positive Christian Singles hosts Christmas dance, 7-10 p. m. Dec. 10. Wear holiday attire; bring snacks to share. $ 10. 423-756-2021. USA DANCE HOLIDAY BALL — Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. Black-tie dinner- dance with showcase performances by local ballroom instructors to benefit the scholarship fund at Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, 6:45-10: 30 p. m. Dec. 9. $ 40-$ 45. Reservations: www. chattanoogausadance.com/ holiday- ball-2016. html.