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 ART ELEVATED — Gallery 1401, 1478 Market St. Join Fischer Evans and Gallery 1401 staff for fine art and jewelry by designer Lisa Nik, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Free. 6- 8 p. m. today, May 4. 423-2650015. BARBECUE WINE TASTING — Back Inn Cafe, 412 E. Second St. Fire up the grill and learn how to pair wines with your favorite summer foods, led by Michael Vasta. 6: 30 p. m. today, May 4. Reservations, $ 40, required: 423-265-5033. BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS WINE & JAZZ FESTIVAL — 58 Boardtown Road, Blue Ridge, Ga. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, relax and enjoy wines from around the world, including some made in the North Georgia mountains. Purchase wine by the glass or bottle. 3- 9 p.m. Saturday, May 6.$32.64 per person. blue ridge wine andjazz. com. BUNNY HOP — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Fundraiser for Chambliss Center for Children includes catered dinner, arts and crafts, bunny petting station, games, video truck, silent and live auctions. 6- 8: 30 p. m.

Friday, May 5. 423-266- 4041. Adults $ 35, children $ 15, family pack of two adults and up to four children $ 100. 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. CIVIL WAR PROGRAM — Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Meet at the Visitor Center for caravan to Jay’s Mill to hear about 16 members of the McCook family who fought in the Civil

War. 2 p. m. Saturday, May 6. 423-752-5213. CLOUDLAND CANYON

STATE PARK — Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706- 657-4050. ›

Saturday, May 6: Star party, 9-10: 30 p. m., $ 5 parking, meet at disc golf course parking lot. View the night sky through telescopes with members of Barnard Astronomical Society to point out constellations. › Saturday, May 6: Sunset Stroll to Sunset Point, 9 p. m., $ 5 parking, meet at West Rim Access parking lot for 45- minute hike. › Sunday, May 7: Creepy Crawlies of the Canyon, 2-3 p. m., $ 5 parking, see and touch bugs, worms and spiders that live in the canyon. ›

Saturday, May 13: Mountain Art and Craft Celebration, 10 a. m.- 6 p. m., $ 5 adults, $ 3

children ages 2-12, plus $ 5 parking fee, 100 exhibitors. CRABTREE FARMS — 1000 E. 30th St. Ashtanga yoga class led by Jessica Jollie followed by class on how to juice raw foods by Kelsey Vasileff; $ 40 per person. 10: 30 a. m. Sun

day, May 7. 423- 493- 9155. DERBY 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. Saturday,

May 6. 706-935- 6442, ext. 119.

ELDER SCHOLARS — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, University Center, Signal Mountain Room. Dr. Jill Shelton will speak on “Cognitive Aging: both healthy aging and dementia.” Free and open to anyone age 50 or older. 1 p.m. Tuesday,

May 9. For more information: 51jelmore@gmail.com

FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK — 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, Tenn. 1- 800250- 8610. ›

May 5-7: Climbing workshop, 7 p. m. Friday to 4 p. m. Sunday, $ 40, meet at Gilbert Gaul Room next to General Store at state park. For more information: www.tnpark. com. FAMILY CARNIVAL — Baylor School, 171 Baylor School Road. Chattanooga Moms Blog hosts first family event with carnival games, cornhole, treasure dig, recycled bottled water craft and more; $8.

3-5: 30 p. m. Sunday, May 7. www.eventbrite.com. FAMILY FUN DAY — Coolidge Park, 200 River St. Outdoor Chattanooga leads free rock- climbing lessons at Walnut Wall for beginners and experienced climbers; wear gym shoes and longer shorts or athletic pants. For ages 5 and up. 3- 6 p. m. May

14. 423- 6888.

FIBER EDUCATION FESTI

VAL — R&M Yarns, 8510 Highway 60, Georgetown, Tenn. Sheepshearing, weaving on looms, dyeing over an open fire and kids activity center at festival. Free, held rain or shine. 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. May 13. 423-284- 8209.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

— Infinity Flux, 3643 Hixson Pike. UNN crew broadcasting live from store interviewing patrons coming in for comic books. noon- 9 p. m. Satur-day, May 6. 423-591-5689. › May 6: McKay Books, 7734 Lee Highway, 11 a. m.-2 p. m., photo- ops with costume characters, comic-themed crafts and board games. 423892- 0067. FULL MOON HIKE — Stringer’s Ridge, High Ridge Drive. Explore 3 miles of trail on free, leisurely, 90- minute hike to see city skyline by light of the moon, led by Outdoor Chattanooga. For ages 10 and up, youth must be accompanied by an adult. 9-10: 30 p. m. Tuesday, May

9. Reservations required: 423- 643- 6888.

GARDENING WORKSHOPS — Ooltewah Nursery, 5829 Ooltewah- Ringgold Road. 423-238- 9775. ›

Today, May 4: Kat McGraw teaches types of tomatoes and how to grow them, 3: 30 p. m. › Saturday, May 6: Learn creative ways to use tropical plants with examples from nursery collection, 10 a. m. GIG CITY SUNSETS DE MAYO — Edney Rooftop, 1100 Market St. Latin food and beverage with country, soul and hip- hop music. 7-10 p. m.

Saturday, May 6. $ 32.64 per person. eventbrite.com HIKES, TENNESSEE — Led by Soddy- Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. For more information, contact George Bonneau at george.r.bonneau@gmail.com or 423- 842-3619. ›

Saturday, May 6: North Chick to Boston Overlook, slightly strenuous 5 miles. Meet at Walmart parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 7 a. m. ›

Tuesday, May 9: Booker

T. Washington State Park, moderate 5 miles. Meet in Highway 153 Target parking lot at 7 a. m.

LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Certified instructors teach balance, starting and stopping, basic maintenance, safety rules. All participants must wear helmet. Bikes provided for adults and older children; children shorter than 4 feet must bring own bike. 4-5: 30 p. m. or 6-7: 30 p. m. Monday,

May 8. 423- 643- 6888.

LULAROE FUNDRAISER — Brainerd Crossroads, 4011 Austin St. Twenty LulaRoe consultants join in fundraiser for March of Dimes, bringing 20,000 pieces of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing to sell. 10 a. m.-1 p. m.

Saturday, May 6. www.marchforbabies.org.

MUSIC IN THE VINEYARD — Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Bring your friends and enjoy a night under the stars listening or dancing to live music; food truck on-site, bring a lawn chair or blanket. $5 per person. 6-9 p.m. Saturday,

May 13. 706-937-9463.

MEDIEVAL FAIRE — 550 Fiske Road, Harriman, Tenn. Third Tennessee Medieval Faire with live jousting, chess matches, comedy, Celtic and Irish music, crafts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 13-14, 20-21, 27-28. Admission $9-$17. 865-248-8414

MOUNTAIN CREEK ANNIVERSARY PARTY — Mountain Creek Harley Davidson, 1001 Market St., Dalton, Ga. Party celebrates 14th anniversary. Noon-5 p.m. Saturday,

May 13. 706-370-7433.

MOUNTAIN-TO-TOWN BICYCLE RIDE — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Take a shuttle to the top of Lookout Mountain then ride down Guild Trail to Tennessee Riverwalk in St. Elmo, continuing along Riverwalk back to Outdoor Chattanooga at Coolidge Park. For ages 12 and older; all riders must be able to independently ride, shift, maneuver and operate a bike with hand brakes. 9 a.m. to noon and 2-5 p.m. Sunday, May 7; 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 12 and Sunday, May 14. Reservations required: 423643- 6888. Shuttle included in $25 fee. PINK AND BLUE BALL — The Mill, 1601 Gulf St. Silent auction, dancing to Dr. B and the Ease Band to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Chattanooga; $ 50 per person. 5-10 p. m. Saturday, May 6. 423- 634- 0331.

RELAY FOR LIFE — The Green, 100 Chestnut St. Walk to benefit American Cancer Society with music and activities. 5 p. m. Saturday, May 6. www.relayforlife.org.

RUBY FALLS LANTERN

TOURS — Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. After- hours tour of underground cavern with only lanterns to light the pathway. 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Fridays through Sept. 8. Reservations required, $26.95: www.rubyfalls.com/lanterntours.

RUNNING OF THE CHIHUAHUAS — Cinco de Mayo celebration with chihuahua race, music by Aaron Carter sponsored by WDOD- FM Hits 96. Music starts at 2 p. m., race at 5 p. m. Saturday, May 6. www.hits96.com

SOUTH CUMBERLAND STATE PARK — 11745 Highway 41, Monteagle, Tenn. All times listed are Central. 931- 924-2980.

› May 5-7: Women in the Wilderness Backpacking Trip, $ 50, 6 p. m. Friday through mid-afternoon Sunday, meet at Savage Gulf Ranger Station, 3177 State Road 399 in Palmer, Tenn. Learn all aspects of camping from how to pack your bag to cooking over a fire with a Dutch oven.

TELL ME SOMETHING DERBY — Black Creek Clubhouse, 4700 Cummings Cove Drive. Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser for Chattanooga Room in the Inn; $ 100 and must be 21 or older to attend. 4: 30- 8 p. m. Saturday, May 6. 423- 624- 6144.

TASTE OF OOLTEWAH AND HARRISON — Cambridge Square, intersection of Ooltewah- Georgetown Road and Old Lee Highway. Sample specialties of 30 local restaurants at fundraiser for five Hamilton County elementary schools. 12: 30- 4 p. m. Sunday, May 7. www. eventbrite.com. Admission is free, taste sample tickets are $20 for 10 tickets.

TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 8948028. Check website for designated weekend train rides such as Chickamauga Turn, Dinner on the Diner and Hiwassee River Rail Adventure. www.tvrail.com. ›

Missionary Ridge Local: Six- mile, 55- minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $ 17 adults, $ 11 ages 2-12. May schedule: Trains depart every

Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3: 35 p. m. Trains depart Tuesdays through Fridays at 10:40 a. m. and 12:05. ›

Day Out With Thomas: Thomas the Tank Engine’s Friendship Tour, 9 a. m.- 6: 30 p. m. May 6-7, $21.

UNCORKED — Renaissance Park, 200 River St. Fundraiser for Chattanooga Symphony & Opera includes live music, wine tastings and silent auction; $65 per person or $ 125 VIP. 6: 30- 9: 30 p. m. May 13. www.chattanoogapresents.com WILDFLOWER WALK — Orchard Knob Reservation, intersection of Ivy Street at North Orchard Avenue. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park staff lead free, 90- minute wildflower walk to see variety of wildflowers that grow on protected landscape of Civil War site. 2 p. m. Sunday, May 7. 706- 866- 9241. WINE AND SHINE — Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Bluegrass music, meet Mark and Digger from Sugarland Moonshine at benefit for Speech and Hearing Center and Kids on the Block. 7-10 p. m. May 12. wineandshinesertoma.com. $ 40 in advance, $ 50 at door,

Children/ Teens

CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY All locations of the Chattanooga public library system have preschool story time. The Downtown, Eastgate and Northgate libraries have Adventure Club for children ages 6 and up. The library’s teen center, Teen Stack, is located in the Downtown Library. For more information about all programming held in the Downtown, Eastgate, Northgate or South Chattanooga libraries, call 757-5310 or visit www.chattlibrary.org. › May 6: Free Comic Book Day, 2: 30- 4: 30 p. m., Northgate branch. › May 6: Symphonic Tales: Ferdinand the Bull, 3 p. m., downtown branch, presented by woodwind quintet and narrator. CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. daily. $ 13.95 adults and children.756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. › Current Exhibit: Kings, Queens and Castles, a family chess exhibit with interactive elements for children ages 3-11. › Today, May 4: Sensory Night, 5: 30- 8 p. m., free, for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Included in CDM admission, but reservations required.

Dances

BARBECUE AND HOEDOWN — Spring City United Methodist Church, 245 Church St., Spring City, Tenn. Grandview Twirlers Square Dance Club hosts dinner at 6: 30 p. m. followed by dancing at 7: 30 p. m. Caller is Johnny Chambers with rounds/ lines by Robbie Carrington. Friday, May 12. Dinner and dancing $ 10, meal only $8. 931-707- 0766. SINGLES DANCE — First- Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Houston and Oak streets. Positive Christian Singles hosts Trece de Mayo dance; $8 plus bring snacks to share. 7-10 p. m. May 13. 423756-2021. USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. Beginning tango lesson taught by Linda Hong at 7: 30 p. m., dance 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. May 12. www.chattanoogausadance.com. USAD members, firsttime guests and students $ 5, nonmembers $ 10.