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

BAT CAVE CANOE ADVENTURE — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Paddle to mouth of Nickajack Cave at dusk and watch bats fly out for their nightly feeding before paddling back. Children must be a minimum of 50 pounds and at least 5 years old. One adult must be in each boat. 7: 30-10 p. m. Friday, Aug. 4. Reservations: 423- 643- 6888. Cost is $ 40 per canoe, $20 per person, $ 10 for children under 13 years of age; includes personal flotation devices. CATFISH DINNER — Southern Traditions Restaurant, 3224 Dayton Blvd. Boy Scout Troop 58 hosts fundraiser offering $9 plate of either fried or grilled catfish, two sides, drink and dessert. 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. 423-987-4287. CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — 432 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 TOUR — Chick-

amauga Battlefield, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Learn about resistance to Reconstruction following the war during 90- minute car caravan; dress appropriately for weather and bring bottle of water and folding chair. 2 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 5. 706866- 9241. CLASSIC CAR SHOW — Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. River City Corvette Club and city of East Ridge sponsor show with first and second places in 11 classes with door prizes, auction, vendors to benefit East Ridge Needy Child Fund and Hospice of Chattanooga. Entry fee $20. 9 a. m.-3 p. m. Aug. 5. Car registration: rivercitycorvetteclub@hot mail.com. 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, Aug. 4: Night Hike, 8: 30-10: 30 p. m., $ 10 plus $ 5 parking, 2- mile hike to learn geology and history of the canyon.

Saturday, Aug. 5: Sunset Stroll to Sunset Point, 9 p. m., $ 5 parking, meet at West Rim Access parking lot for 45- minute hike. COLOR CARNIVAL — Roof of Citipark garage, 831 Chestnut St. Elea Blake celebrates 20th anniversary with benefit for Ballet Tennessee; $ 15 per person. Wear your most outrageous costume for contest to choose king and queen. Party includes silent auction, food and cocktails, cigar lounge, make-your- own lipgloss booth, music by Amber Carrington Band. Must be 21 or older to attend. 5: 308: 30 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 5. 423-266- 6222. CUMBERLAND TRAIL HIKE — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Guided hike on Cumberland Trail. 9 a. m.-2 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Reservations: 423- 643- 6888. DESOTO STATE PARK — 7104 DeSoto Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. 256- 997-5025. All times are Central.

Saturday, Aug. 5: American Indian games, tools and weapons, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Canyon Mouth Park, 10: 30 a. m., $ 3 per vehicle at gate.

Saturday, Aug. 5: Campfire Talk: Owl Prowl, 8 p. m., free, naturalist Jamie Rogers leads talk on owls and what they eat followed by night hike through woods, bring a camp chair if desired.

Aug. 11: Campfire Talk: Reptiles and Amphibians of Alabama, 8- 9 p. m., Dr. Steven Threlkeld leads talk on native reptiles, bring a camp chair if desired.

Aug. 12: Campfire Talk: Geocaching 101, 8 p. m., learn the basics followed by live demonstration of geocaching. EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAYS — Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Hamilton Place. Pre- K through Grade 12 educators invited every Saturday and Sunday in August to enjoy 25 percent off most books, toys, games, movies, music; 10 percent off Cafe food and select Nook devices. Special giveaways Saturday, Aug. 5, while supplies last. 423- 8930186. FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK — 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, Tenn. 1- 800250- 8610.

Today-Sunday, Aug. 3- 6: Pontoon tours around lake, $9 per person, multiple times offered. For schedule: 423881-3297.

Aug. 11-12: Astronomy Weekend, Fall Creek Falls State Park inn, late afternoon until 10 p. m. or later each day,

free, workshops on constellations, spatial relationships in the solar system, telescope viewing of night sky. GARDENING WORKSHOP — The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th Street Place. Make- andtake succulent workshop led by Bill Bennett; $ 30 includes light- weight concrete container. Choose either 11 a. m. or 3 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Reservations: 423- 698-2276. HIWASSEE/OCOEE SCENIC RIVER STATE PARK — 404 Spring Creek Road, Delano, Tenn. Movies under the stars at campground each Saturday this summer; canceled if raining. 423-263- 0050 RED CLAY STATE PARK — 1140 Red Clay Park Road, Cleveland, Tenn. Cherokee Cultural Celebration with dancing, singing, storytelling and Cherokee games such as stickball and blowgun tournament. 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 5- 6. 423- 478- 0339. 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, Aug. 5: Day hike to Skyuka Springs, 10 a. m.-3: 30 p. m. Pack a lunch for guided 8- mile hike. Members free, included with admission for nonmembers.

Aug. 12: Butterfly Tram Tour, 10 a.m. to noon, led by butterfly expert Carl Swafford. Free for RRANC members, $10 non- member adults, $7 nonmember children or senior adults. RIVER CANYON ADVENTURES — 21726 River Canyon Road. Explore the scenic Tennessee River Gorge with daily one-, two- or three- hour adventures priced from $ 35 to $ 50. Stop by the rope swing, rent a kayak, paddleboard or inflatable dinghy with electric motor and have fun in the water. 9 a. m.- 6 p. m. Register and pay on the website and get 30 minutes additional free time: www. rivercanyonadventures. com. 423- 488- 8211. 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, $29.95: www. rubyfalls.com/ lanterntours. SONGWRITING WORK- SHOP — Chattanooga House of Prayer, 3912 Dayton Blvd. The Union, a music incubator recently launched by Chattanooga House of Prayer, hosts free songwriting workshop for area worship leaders. 9 a. m.-3 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Register: 925-234- 6847. SOUTH CUMBERLAND STATE PARK — 11745 Highway 41, Monteagle, Tenn. All times listed are Central. 931-924-2980.

Wednesday, Aug. 9: Environmental Impacts: Natural and Human

Aug. 11: Waterfall viewing at Greeter Falls SUNDOWN AT THE CREEK — Thunder Creek Harley- Davidson, 7720 Lee Highway. Live music series 7- 9 p. m. Fridays. 423- 892- 4888. TRAIN RIDES, CHATTA-

NOOGA — 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: Sixmile, 55- minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $ 17 adults, $ 11 ages 2-12. August schedule: Trains depart Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3: 35 p. m. The week of Aug. 7-11, trains will also depart on weekdays at 10:40 a. m. and 12:05 p. m. WALK FOR WATER — Tennessee Riverpark, Pavilion 3, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Relaxed, familyand pet- friendly walk along Riverwalk while learning how to help provide safe water to people around the world; $ 10 registration fee. 9 a. m. registration, 9: 30 a. m.- noon walk, Saturday, Aug. 5. 865-387-3052. WINE TASTING — Back Inn Cafe, 412 E. Second St. “The Essence of Alsace Wine Tasting” includes tastings of dry Rieslings to Gwurztraminer wines; $ 40 per person. 6: 308: 30 p. m. Thursday, Aug. 10. Reservations required: 423-265-5033, ext. 4.

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. ›

Aug. 10: Beat making and digital music for teens, The Studio at downtown branch, 4: 30 p. m. CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR ›

Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturday, storytime. 423893- 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. ›

Today Aug. 3: Sensory Night, 5: 30- 8 p. m., free, for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Included in CDM admission, but reservations required.

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Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 5- 6: Artist in Residency Isela Arredondo, 1 p. m. ›

Monday, Aug. 7: Artist in Residency Randy Peterson, noon. ›

Wednesday, Aug. 9: Artist in Residency Randy Peterson, noon. DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706- 876-1360. ›

Friday, Aug. 4: Storytime, 4 p. m. ›

Saturday, Aug. 5: Friends of the Library book sale, 10 a. m.-1 p. m. ›

Tuesday, Aug. 8: Storytime, 11 a. m.; Young Adult Teen Trivia, 5 p. m. ›

Wednesday, Aug. 9: Beading circle, 11 a. m.-1 p. m. ›

Thursday, Aug. 10: Family movie, 5 p. m.

Dances

BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. $ 10 per person. 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Fridays. 423771-3646. SHAG, BOP, SWING, JITTERBUG — Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road at East Brainerd Road. $ 5 members, $ 7 guests. 7-10 p. m. Thursdays. www. choochooshag club. com. SINGLES DANCE — First- Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Oak and Houston streets. Dancin’ In the Tropics sponsored by Positive Christian Singles; $8 and bring snacks to share. 7-10 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 12. 423-756-2021. SQUARE DANCING — 175 Emergency Road, Grandview, Tenn. Grandview Twirlers host square dances with caller Johnny Chambers. No partners required, $ 5 per person, casual dress. 7: 30-10 p. m. Friday, Aug. 11. 931-707- 0766 or find them on Facebook at GrandviewTwirlers.

USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. Beginning foxtrot lesson taught by Denny Lennon at 7: 30 p. m., dance 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Friday, Aug. 11. www. chattanoogausadance.com. USAD members, first-time guests and students $ 5, nonmembers $ 10.