Events Calendar

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.

Leisure

CHATT ABOUT SCIENCE — Stone Cup Coffee House, 208 Frazier Ave. Dr. Jill Shelton, UTC psychology professor, gives free talk on how to use information from our environment to improve memory, 7 p. m. today, Jan. 12. 423-5098445. 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, 7: 30 p. m. Friday-Saturday by appointment. $ 15.95 adults, $ 10 ages 12 and younger. 423821-7125. CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706- 657- 4050.

Friday, Jan. 13: Night hike, 5-7 p. m., $ 10 plus $ 5 parking, 2- mile hike for ages 10 and older to listen for night sounds. Reservations required: 706- 913-7170.

Monday, Jan. 16: Pokemon hike, 2-5 p. m., $ 10-$20 plus $ 5 parking. Learn basics of playing Pokemon Go and catch them all at the park while hiking to Cherokee Falls.

Come prepared with app downloaded on a phone.

DINNER OF DISTINCTION

— The Chattanoogan, 1201 Broad St. Dr. Manoo Bhakta, Dr. Nita Shumaker and Olan and Norma Mills are honored for their commitment to quality medical services, Jan.

20; 6 p. m. reception, 7 p. m. dinner. Reservations required: individual tickets $ 100, table sponsorships $ 1,500. 423-7783989.

FALL CREEK FALLS STATE

PARK — 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, Tenn. 1- 800250- 8610. Winter Waterfall Tour, guided three- day/twonight exploration of several waterfalls along the Cumberland Trail, Jan. 20-22. $269 per person includes meals, lodging, transportation, taxes and gratuities based on double occupancy. Reservations required.

GARDEN MAKE-AND-TAKE

WORKSHOP — The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th Street Place. Donna Dent leads fairy garden make-and-take workshop, 11 a. m.- noon or 3- 4 p. m.

Saturday, Jan. 14. $ 35 fee includes container, charcoal, soil, sand, pebbles and stones; participants buy or bring their own figurines. Reservations required: 423- 698-2276.

HARRISON BAY STATE

PARK — 8411 Harrison Bay Road. 423-344- 6214. Full Moon Fitness, 7 p. m. Friday, Jan. 13. Meet at Bay Point Loop Trail Head for choice of 5- mile run or 2.7- mile hike led by a park ranger.

HIKES — Led by Soddy- Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423- 842-3619, george. r. bonneau@gmail.com.

Saturday, Jan. 14: Prentice Cooper, strenuous 12 miles. Meet in Red Bank Food City parking lot at 9 a. m. Tuesday, Jan. 17: Stringer’s Ridge, moderate 4 miles. Meet at Spears Avenue parking lot and trailhead at 9 a. m. Saturday, Jan. 21: Devil’s Breakfast Table (Crab Orchard), strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 9 a. m. ICE ON THE LANDING — Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. Ice-skating rink with rink-side concession vending ,11 a.m .-9 p.m. Monday (holiday hours ),2-9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday ,2-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday ,10 a.m .-11 p.m. Saturday, noon -9 p.m. Sunday through Jan. 22 (extended from original closing date). $ 10 adult ticket, $8 ages 12 and younger; includes skate rentals and two- hour skate session. www.iceonthelanding.com.

M. L. KING CELEBRATION

— Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M. L. King Blvd. Tech Town provides hand- on learning experiences for ages 7 and up in robotic, film and circuitry activities, 11 a. m.-2 p. m. Monday, Jan. 16. Free. info@bessiesmithcc.org.

PADDLERS WORKSHOP

— Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Mike Shillinger, swift- water rescue instructor, teaches types of ropes, how to throw a rope, knots and mechanical advantage systems used for river rescue situations, 6-7: 30 p. m. Jan.

19. Free. 423- 643- 6888.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Photojournalist Billy Weeks speaks on “Documentary Photography,” 7 p. m. Jan.

19. Boot camp on color balance, shutter speed, F-stops and aperture at 6 p. m. 423-344-5643.

REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER— 400 Garden Road. Admission $ 10 adults, $7 ages 4-11. All events require registration: 423- 821-1160. Saturday, Jan. 14: Native Plant Propagation: Seeds, 9 a. m.- noon, first course of 2017 certificate in native plants education series led by John Evans. Registration for the series is full until April class.

Saturday, Jan. 14: Historical Tram Tour, 1 p. m., free to members, nonmembers pay park admission. Historian Jim Ogden leads tram ride from where “Battle Above the Clouds” began to route used by Civil War soldiers as they flanked the side of Lookout Mountain.

TRAIN RIDES — Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell

Road. 423- 894- 8028, www. tvrail.com.

Missionary Ridge Local: Sixmile, 55- minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12. January schedule: Trains depart every Saturday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p.m.

Valentine Dinner Train: Four- course dining experience aboard a 1924 dining car, two- hour excursion departs at 5: 30 p. m. Feb. 4, 10-14. $ 160 per couple; reservations recommended. WEDDING EXPO — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga., Southern Charm Wedding Expo features 20 wedding vendors with free samples, information and live music, noon- 4 p. m. Jan. 21. Free. 706- 935-3061. WHISKEY TASTING — Back Inn Cafe, 312 E. Second St. Michael Vasta leads tasting class featuring Buffalo Trace Distillery Whiskey, 6: 30- 8: 30 p. m. today, Jan. 12. $ 40. Call for space availability: 423-2655033, ext. 4. YOUTH FRESHWATER SUMMIT — Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute, 175 Baylor School Road. First youth summit features Dr. Anna George and other experts on freshwater conservation, 8: 30 a. m.- 4 p. m. Jan. 28. Students will do small- group work, tour new facility and hear from teens who have completed conservation projects. $ 15 youth aquarium members, $20 nonmembers; includes lunch and swag bag. 423-267-3474. BARNES & NOBLE — 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Three events Saturday, Jan. 14, are part of Educator Appreication Days. 423- 893- 0186.

Donnie Cranfill signs copies of “The Adventures of Camp Nana Papa,” 11 a. m.

Authors Mike Lackey, J.T. Jones, Morgan Smith, Lorraine Andrews Taylor, Victoria Thurman and Tabi Upton in Discover Great New Local Writers event, 2 p. m.

Dan Jolley signs copies of new book for middle-schoolers, “Five Elements: The Emerald Tablets,” 4 p. m. STAR LINE BOOKS — 1467 Market St. 423-777-5629.

Today, Jan. 12: Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of 12 books including “The Deep End of the Ocean,” signs her books, 3- 4 p. m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17: Elizabeth Cox, author of four novels and poetry and short story collections, including Lillian Smith Award winner “Night Talk,” signs her books, 4- 6 p. m.

Thursday, Jan. 19: Tayari Jones, author of “Leaving Atlanta” and “Silver Sparrow,” signs books as part of the Chattanooga Big Read program of the National Endowment for the Arts, 2-3 p. m.

Children/ Teens

CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. daily (except Wednesdays). $ 13.95 adults and children. 423-7562738, www.cdmfun.org. Opening of new “Kings, Queens & Castles,” a family chess exhibit with interactive elements for children ages 3-11, created by the World Chess Hall of Fame, The Magic House and St. Louis Children’s Museum, Saturday, Jan. 14. DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706- 876-1360.

Friday, Jan. 13: YA Nostalgia Night, 5 p. m., children’s book, snacks and crafts while watching Disney’s “Timeless Tales.” Saturday, Jan. 14: Closed Tuesday, Jan. 17: Story hour, 11 a. m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18: YA Beauty of Coding, 4: 30 p. m., create STEM- inspired pieces of jewelry and learn coding in the process.

KITS AND CUBS — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. New one- hour program for ages 2-5 that encourages exploration of the natural world through crafts, storytelling, animal encounters, 10: 30 a. m. Wednesdays through March. Entire session $80 zoo members, $90 nonmembers, $ 30 each additional child. Individual dates $ 15 zoo members, $ 18 nonmembers, $ 5 each additional child. Registration includes participation of one child and one adult. www.chattzoo.org/ education/ kits-and- cubs.

NORTH GEORGIA ZOO AND FARM — 2912 Paradise Valley Road, Cleveland, Ga. Winter Wonderland tours, 11 a. m.-3 p. m. Saturdays through February. Learn how animals adapt to cold weather, give treats to animals, see animal training. $ 28 adults, $ 26 children. Tours held rain or shine; dress warmly. Also offered: winter wolf encounters, $ 100 per person, assist with training. General admission for guided zoo tour and petting farm: $ 23 adults, $ 21 children ages 2-11. Reservations recommended. 706348-7279.

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.

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. 423316-5319.

SHAG, BOP, SWING, JITTERBUG — Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road. Dance with Choo Choo Shag Club, 7-10 p. m. Thursdays. $5 members, $7 guests. www.choochooshagclub.com.

SINGLES DANCE — First- Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Houston and Vine streets. Positive Christian Singles hosts Winter Wonderland dance,