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 ANOTHER GORGEOUS EVENING — Tennessee Riverplace, 3104 Scenic Waters Lane. Art, music and catered dinner to benefit the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. $ 125$ 150. 5: 30- 9: 30 p. m. today,

May 11. 423-266- 0314. BIKE COMMUTING 101 — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Learn rules of the road and riding techniques at free class for ages 14 and older; minors must be accompanied by an adult. 6-7 p. m.

Monday, May 15. Registration required: 423- 643- 6888. BIKE TO WORK DAY — Waterhouse Pavilion, 850 Market St. Help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution by riding your bicycle to work. Stop at Waterhouse Pavilion for free breakfast from 7: 30- 9 a. m.; pedal to Picnic in the Passageways at 11:15 a. m.; join Stringers for Your Supper at 5:15 p. m. Friday, May 19. 423643-5923. CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — Meet on the south side of the Walnut Street Bridge, 100 Walnut 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 TALK — Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Meet at Visitor Center to car caravan to Brock Field for free, 45- minute program on class conflict within the ranks of the Confederate Army of Tennessee; bring folding chair and bottle of water. 2 p. m. Saturday, May 13. 423-7525213. CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706- 6574050. › Friday, May 12: Night hike, 8-10 p. m., $ 10 plus $ 5 parking, learn geology of park during 2- mile hike, for ages 10 and older. › Saturday, May 13: Mountain Art and Craft Celebration, 10 a. m.- 6 p. m., $ 5 adults, $2 children ages 2-12, plus $ 5 parking fee, 100 exhibitors. › Saturday, May 13: Sunset Stroll to Sunset Point, 9 p. m., $ 5 parking, meet at West Rim Access parking lot for 45- minute hike. › Sunday, May 14: Sitton’s Gulch Hike, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m., $ 15 plus $ 5 parking, start at the bottom of the gulch and hike to top of falls, then return on 3- mile downhill hike. DESOTO STATE PARK — 7104 DeSoto Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. 256- 997-5025. All times are Central. › Saturday, May 13: Medicinal and Edible Plants, 10 a. m.-3 p. m., $20, Francine Hutchinson teaches how to recognize and utilize plants. › Friday-Sunday, May 19-21: Little River Canyon National Preserve Bioblitz, free, volunteers needed to help document flora and fauna of the park; choice of easy or challenging trails. Register: 256- 845- 9605. 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. Sunday, May 14. 423- 6888. FIBER EDUCATION FESTIVAL — 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. Saturday, May 13. 423-284- 8209. GARDENING WORKSHOPS — Ooltewah Nursery, 5829 Ooltewah- Ringgold Road. 423238- 9775. › Saturday, May 13: Plant Mom a flower container, 9-11 a. m. Discount price bundle for pot, soil and plants purchased at nursery. Children must be

accompanied by a parent or caregiver. ›

Saturday, May 20: Darlene Williams discusses types of hydrangeas, their care and maintenance requirements as well as new varieties. 10 a. m., free

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TENNESSEE STATE PARKS — Tennessee Welcome Center, 100 Interstate 75 in East Ridge. Events mark 80th birthday of state parks. 423894- 6399. ›

Today, May 11: Meet Fort Loudon rangers and learn state history, 1-3 p. m.; meet Tennessee Chief Ranger Shane Petty and learn about safety in the woods, 4- 6 p. m. ›

Friday, May 12: Meet rangers from Harrison Bay State Park, 9-11 a. m. 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 13: Retro Hughes Road to Lower Leggett Road, strenuous 8.5 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 7 a. m. › Tuesday, May 16: Stringers Ridge, moderate 4 miles. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Spears Avenue at 9 a. m. › Saturday, May 20: Upper Leggett Road to Retro Hughes and back, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 7 a. m.

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- 9379463. MOUNTAIN CREEK ANNIVERSARY PARTY — Mountain Creek Harley- Davidson, 1001 Market St., Dalton, Ga. Party celebrates 14th anniversary. Noon-5 p. m. Saturday, May 13. 706-3707433.

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 Friday, May

12, and Sunday, May 14. Reservations required: 423643- 6888. Shuttle included in $25 fee.

OCOEE REGION BEEKEEP

ERS — Benton Municipal Building, 6496 Highway 411, Benton, Tenn. Beekeepers hear Allen and Margie Haines on “From Your Apiary to the Bottle to your Customers.” Visitors welcome. 7- 9 p. m.

Tuesday, May 16. 423-3382792. PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Nature photographer Kris Light will speak on “Moths and Butterflies” at 7 p. m. Thursday, May 18. Visitors welcome. Boot camp begins at 6 p. m. 423-3445643. REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER — 400 Garden Road. Hours of operation 9: 30 a. m.- 4 p. m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12: 30- 4 p. m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. Admission $ 10 adults, $7 ages 4-11 and ages 65 and older. All events require preregistration: 423- 821-1160. › Saturday, May 13: Dr. David Aborn leads birding tram ride, bring binoculars. Reservations required; walkups allowed only if not sold out.

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. SPIRITS IN THE WILD — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Craft beers, wines, music by Peter Moon Band, food samples from 17 restaurants, animal encounters at fundraiser for zoo’s programs. 6-10 p. m.

Saturday, May 13. Zoo members $ 40, nonmembers $ 50, at the door $60 if tickets remain. www.chattzoo.org/ events/spirits- in-the- wild.

SPRING FLING RIDE — Circle E Guest Ranch, Belvidere, Tenn. Guided horse rides on 120 miles of mountain trails at 9 a. m. and 2 p. m., buffet breakfast and supper, nightly entertainment. Adults $279, children ages 6-15 $ 129, includes one campsite, one stall, meals and entertainment. May 11-14. 931-962-1790 SUNDOWN AT THE CREEK — Thunder Creek Harley- Davidson, 7720 Lee Highway. Live music series 7- 9 p. m. Fridays. 423- 892- 4888. SWEET TREATS FOR HEALTHY MUNCHING —

Earthfare, 5414 Hixson Pike. Cooking demonstration and class hosted by Crabtree Farms to make energy- boosting raw chocolate bites, raw lime avocado pudding; $ 5 per person. 6 p. m. Tuesday, May 16. www.crabtreefarms.org. TENNESSEE WHISKEY FESTIVAL — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Carter St. Whiskey-tasting fundraiser for Hart Gallery, 6-11 p. m. May 20. Package prices $20-$ 115, must purchase before May 20. www.tnwhiskeyfestival.com › Saturday, May 19: An Evening of Whiskey presented by Diageo, Hart Gallery, 110 E. Main St., 6: 30 p. m., $ 125, fourcourse dinner created by Chef Blackwell Smith Jr. paired with Diageo whiskey. Reservations: 423-521- 4707 TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 894- 8028. 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 p. m. UNCORKED — Renaissance Park, 200 River St. Fundraiser for Chattanooga Symphony & Opera includes live music, unlimited wine tastings and silent auction; $65 per person or $ 125 VIP. 6: 30- 9: 30 p. m. Saturday, May 13. www. chattanoogapresents.com 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. Friday, May 12. wineandshinesertoma.com. $ 40 in advance, $ 50 at door.

Books/Authors

BOOK SIGNING — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. An Afternoon with Jeff Zentner, Brittany Cavallaro and Emily Henry, Young Adult authors, for readings and book signings. 4: 30- 6 p. m. May 20. 423-777-5629. WRITERS GUILD — Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Guild hosts monthly meetings to improve writing skills, provide listening and feedback to local writers and to present regional authors. Third Monday of each month. 706-259- 1822.

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. ›

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. ›

May 16: Paws to Read, 4 p. m., downtown branch, children read to animals from McKamey Animal Shelter. AMERICAN GIRL PARTY — Barnes & Noble , 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Games, activities to celebrate 2017 American Girl Gabriela. 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 17. 423-893- 0186. CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR › Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 6 p. m. May 12, PJ party with Curious George; 11 a. m. May 13, Mother’s Day storytime. 893- 0186. › Books Never Ending, 247 Cloud Springs Road, Rossville, 10: 30 a. m. Saturdays for ages 3- 8. 706- 891- 0774. www. booksneverending.com 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.

Dances

BALLROOM — The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn ballroom dancing, no partner required, casual dress. Group class, 7:30 p.m., $5. Dancing 8:30 p.m., $10. Saturdays. 423-394- 6428. BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. $ 10 per person. 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Fridays. 423771-3646. 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. COMMUNITY DANCE — Savannah Oaks Winery, 1817 Delano Road, Delano, Tenn. McMinn Central High School class of 1992 sponsors community dance at the winery with music by The Beaters; $20 per person. 7: 30- 9: 30 p. m. Saturday, May 13. 423-5721077.

RHYTHM BALLROOM — The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn fundamentals of rumba, cha cha, East Coast Swing. Casual dress. No partner required, $ 5 per person. 6 p. m. Mondays, 8 p. m. Wednesdays. www. theballroomathixson.com.

SHAG, BOP, SWING, JIT

TERBUG — Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road at East Brainerd Road. $ 5 members, $7 guests. 7-10 p. m. Thursdays. www.choochooshagclub.com. 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. Saturday,

May 13. 423-756-2021.

USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. Beginning tango lesson taught by Linda Hong at 7:30 p.m., dance 8:3010:30 p.m. Friday, May 12. www.chattanoogausadance.com. USAD members, first-time guests and students $5, nonmembers $10.