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BARTENDER BRAWL — Waterhouse Pavilion, 850 Market St. Four bartenders compete for Best Drink in Chattanooga Friends’ fundraiser for Siskin Children’s Institute, Northside Neighborhood House and Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga. Tickets $ 30 in advance, $ 40 at gate. 6- 9 p. m. today, April 27. bartenderbrawl2017.eventbrite.com. BBQ BOOGIE & BLUES — Calhoun Depot, 109 S. King St., Calhoun, Ga. KCBS-sanctioned barbecue contest, food and crafts vendors, kids zone, Amazing Race contest, antique car cruise- in and Georgia String Band Festival. 6-10 p. m. Friday, April 28; 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturday April 29. 706- 625-3200. BIKERS AGAINST BREAST CANCER — Depart from and return to Thunder Creek Harley Davidson, 7720 Lee Highway. Eighty- mile ride benefits Breast Cancer Support Services; suggested donation of $20 per bike. Registration 9 a. m., ride leaves at noon. Saturday, April 29. 423- 602- 6638. Rain date is May 6. BUBBA BLACKWELL STUNT SHOW — Thunder Creek Harley Davidson, 7720 Lee Highway. Show by daredevil and stunt rider Bubba Blackwell. Noon-1: 30 p. m. Saturday, April 29. 423- 892- 4888. CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — Meet at The Little Curiosity Shoppe, 138 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery. Adults $ 16.95, ages 12 and under $ 10. Tours 8: 30 p. m. nightly by appointment. 423- 821-7125. DERBY FUNDRAISER PARTY — Renaissance Center, 630 North Ave., Rossville, Ga. Games, music, silent auction, catered meal, hat contests to benefit North Georgia Healthcare Center; $75 per person. 4 p. m. May 6. 706- 935- 6442, xt. 119. CHATTANOOGA’S TOP MODEL — Hamilton Place, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Finals of competition to win scholarship to the International Modeling and Talent Association contest in New York City this summer, photo shoot and $ 300. Participants already selected at April 22 preliminary round. 2 p. m. Saturday, April 29. 423-265-2121. CLEAN AND GREEN — Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Volunteer cleanup and beautification effort to remove litter from downtown Chattanooga. Check in at 8 a. m. for breakfast and T-shirt at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St.,
before leaving for assignment. 8 a. m.- noon Saturday, April
29. 423-265-3700 CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706- 6574050. ›
Saturday, April 29: Sunset Stroll to Sunset Point, 9 p. m., $ 5 parking, meet at West Rim Access parking lot for 45- minute hike. › Saturday, April 29: Waterfall workout, 4- 6 p. m., $ 5
parking. Learn about natural features of park in 2- mile hike with 1,200 stair steps and 750feet of elevation gain. Bring drinking water. › Sunday, April 30: Sitton’s Gulch Hike, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m., $ 15 plus $ 5 parking, start at the bottom of gulch and hike to top of falls, then return on 3- mile downhill hike.
CRABTREE FARMS — 1000 E. 30th St. Learn to weave an Appalachian egg basket using kudzu, taught by Bill Haley; $ 30 Crabtree Farm members, $ 35 nonmembers. All materials included in fee, but bring garden clippers if you have them. 12: 30 p. m. Saturday,
April 29. 423- 493- 9155. CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN
STATE PARK — 24 Office Drive, Crossville, Tenn. Wildflower photography workshop with photographer Anthony Ladd includes photography tips, wildflower identification and hike. 9 a. m- noon CDT.
Saturday, April 29. Reservations required. 931- 484- 6138 CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STORYTELLING FESTIVAL — Palace Theater, 72 S. Main St., Crossville, Tenn. Ninth annual program of historical, children’s and original stories, folk tales and music. 11 a. m.-
8: 30 p. m. Saturday, April
29. 931- 484- 6133. Adults $ 5, students and children $2. DALTON DANCING WITH THE STARS — Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, Ga. Local amateurs paired with professional dancers in competition to benefit Alzheimer’s Association; $ 150 per person. 5- 8 p. m. Saturday, April 29. 706-275- 0819. DOLL SHOW AND SALE — Catoosa County Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Chattanooga Doll Club’s annual show and sale of antique, composition and fashion dolls, doll clothing and accessories. $ 5 ages 12 and older. 9: 30 a. m.-3 p. m. Satur-
day, April 29. 706- 965- 6031.
DUCK DERBY — Clark Park on Robin Road, Ringgold, Ga. Rubber duck race for cash prizes to benefit Communities in Schools. Ducks start at $ 10, may be purchased at event prior to race. 10 a. m.-2 p. m.
Saturday, April 29. 706858- 0529. FAMILY CARNIVAL — Baylor School, 171 Baylor School Road. Chattanooga Moms Blog hosts its first family event with carnival games, cornhole, treasure dig, recycled bottled water craft and more; $8. 3-5: 30 p. m. May 7. www. eventbrite.com. FARLEYCON — East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. Pop culture convention with author Bobby