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

ARCHERY CLASS — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free “Try Archery” class for ages 6 and older offers handson chance to learn more about safety rules, equipment and procedures, 3: 30-5: 30 p. m. Wednesday, March 8 (final class). No reservation or previous experience required. 423- 643- 6888.

ASTRONOMY — Jones Observatory, 10 Tuxedo Ave. Lecture on the moons of Saturn and planetarium show at 6 p. m. Sunday, March 5. Featured constellation is Orion; telescope viewing until 8 p. m. Free. 423- 425- 4518.

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.

CHATTANOOGA STAMP CLUB — Hickory Valley Christian Church, 6605 Shallowford Road. One- page exhibit competition, 7: 30 p. m. March 9. APS sales books available to

select stamps for purchase at 6: 30 p. m. 423-314-3016.

CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. Two- mile night hike for ages 10 and older to listen for night sounds, 6- 8 p. m. March 10. $ 10 plus $ 5 parking. 706- 657- 4050.

DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION — Cleveland State Community College library, 3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, Tenn. Children invited to hear “Fox in Socks” at birthday party with Dr. Seuss characters, crafts, music and refreshments, 10 a. m.-1 p. m. Saturday, March 4. Children must be accompanied by adult. Every child will receive a free Dr. Seuss book. Free, but families asked to bring one unopened package of socks for donation to a Cleveland charity. 423- 472-7141, ext. 282.

ELDER SCHOLARS — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, University Center, Signal Mountain Room. Program on estate planning and elder care issues by Amy Boulware and Peter Harrison, 1 p. m. March 14. Free and open to anyone age 50 or older. 51jelmore@gmail.com

GARDENING WORKSHOPS — The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th Street Place. 423- 6982276.

Saturday, March 4: Blueberry and fruit tree class, 11 a. m.- noon, learn planting, pruning and caring for fruit trees and bushes.

Saturday, March 4: Plant a Tree 101, 3- 4 p. m., free; learn how to correctly plant a tree, trees available for purchase.

Sunday, March 5: Lawncare basics, 3- 4 p. m., free; how-to class on types of grasses, fertilizers, watering and cutting.

GARDENING WORKSHOP — Signal Mountain Nursery, 1100 Hubbard Road. Plant anything workshop, 10 a. m. Saturday, March 4. Bring own container and buy soil and plants from nursery. 423- 886-3174

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, March 4: Frozen Head, strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 8 a. m.

Tuesday, March 7: Sitton Gulch in Cloudland Canyon, moderate 5 miles, $ 5 parking fee. Meet in Red Bank Food City parking lot at 9 a. m.

Saturday, March 11: Raccoon Mountain, moderate 4 miles. Meet in Red Bank Food City parking lot at 9 a. m.

HOLMBERG ARTS LEADERSHIP AWARD — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Sonia Young, aka The Purple Lady, receives the 2017 Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award, 6- 8 p. m. Tuesday, March 7. $ 40. 423-756-2787.

READ ACROSS AMERICA — Hamilton Place center stage and playground areas, 1100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Dr. Seuss birthday party with arts, crafts, birthday cake, celebrity readings, visit from Cat in the Hat, 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Saturday, March 4. Free book for first 500 children under 5 and free pass for one adult/one child under 5 to Creative Discovery Museum when child completes a learning checkup. www.LiveUnitedChattanooga.org.

STORYTELLING EVENT — First Presbyterian Church, 433 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. Cleveland Storytelling Guild presents Warm Stories and Hot Cider featuring storytellers Stephen Hollen, Judy Baker, Caneta Gentry and Sylvia Greene, 7 p. m. Friday, March 3. Free. tellone@ bellsouth. net.

TRAIN RIDES — Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423- 8948028, www.tvrail.com. Missionary Ridge Local: Six- mile, 55- minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. March schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3: 35 p. m. Trains also depart Wednesdays through Fridays at 10:40 a. m. and 12:05 p. m. $ 17 adults, $ 11 ages 2-12.

TRI-STATE HOME SHOW — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga’s annual spring expo with more than 500 booths, 10 a. m.- 8 p. m. March 10-11; 11 a. m.-5 p. m. March 12. Admission $8 ages 17 and older. hagc. net/ tri-state- home-show. WEED WRANGLE — Area state park staff asks for volunteers Saturday, March 4, to assist with removal of non- native, invasive plant species. Wear old clothing and sturdy shoes.

Booker T. Washington, 5801 Champion Road, 10 a. m.-1 p. m. 423-322-5160.

Fall Creek Falls, 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, Tenn., 9 a. m., meet at nature center; bring branch cutters if you have them. 1- 800-2508610.

Harrison Bay, 8411 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, 2 p. m. 423-344- 6214.

Red Clay, 1140 Red Clay Park Road, Cleveland, Tenn., 10 a. m., meet rangers at gazebo; bring gloves, water, sunscreen and bug spray. 423- 478- 0339.

Children/ Teens

CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC

LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423757- 5310, www. chattlibrary. org.

Lego Clubs: Downtown branch, every Monday, 5- 6 p. m., for ages 5-11, free; Northgate branch, first Saturday of each month, 2-3 p. m., for ages 3 and up, free. 757- 5314.

Toddler Time: Learning program for ages 18-36 months and parents/ guardians, preregistration not required. Wednesdays: 10: 30 a. m. Eastgate Library, 10 a. m. and 11 a. m. Northgate Library. Saturday: 11 a. m., downtown branch.

Baby Bounce: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10-10: 30 a. m., Eastgate branch. Finger play, songs and stories for infants up to 18 months and their parent/caregiver.

CREATIVE DISCOVERY

MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. $ 13.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun. org.

Today, March 2: Sensory Night, 5: 30- 8 p. m., free, for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Included in CDM admission, but reservations required.

Through May 14: “Kings, Queens and Castles,” family chess exhibit with interactive elements for children ages 3-11.

KITS AND CUBS — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. New one- hour program for ages 2-5 that encourages exploration of the natural world with crafts, storytelling, animal encounters, 10: 30 a. m. Wednesdays through March. Admission for one parent- child is $ 15 zoo members, $ 18 nonmembers, $ 5 each ad- ditional child. www.chattzoo. org/education/ kits-and- cubs.

LAFAYETTE-WALKER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY — 305 S. Duke St., LaFayette, Ga. Lego robotics for teens in grades 6-12, Tuesday, March 7. Registration required; time to be announced. 706- 6382992

YOUTH SYMPOSIUM — Booker T. Washington State Park, 5801 Champion Road. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and Hyksos Temple 123 of Prince Hall Shriners host free event for youth ages 11-18 and their parents, “H3: It’s All About Me — Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Healthy Generations,” 10 a. m.-1 p. m. Saturday, March 4. Includes discussion sessions, fit tests, panel discussion and door prizes. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. To register: 423-529- 0758.

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. 423-316-5319.

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 St. Patrick’s Day dance, 7-10 p. m. March 11. $8. Bring snacks to share. 423756-2021.

SQUARE DANCING — 175 Emergency Road, Grandview, Tenn. Grandview Twirlers host square dances with caller Johnny Chambers, 7: 30-10 p. m. March 10. No partner required; casual dress. $ 5. 931-707- 0766, www.Facebook.com/GrandviewTwirlers.