Events Calendar

To include a listing in the Out & About calendar, submit your events at www.Chattanooga Now.com. Questions? Call Susan Pierce at 423-7576284.

Leisure

BARBECUE, BLUES AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — North Georgia Fairgrounds, 500 Legion Drive, Dalton, Ga. New event includes barbecue cook- off, arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, custom motorcycle show, cornhole tournament. 10 a. m.-7 p. m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 26-27. 706- 9136892. BARK- B- QUE — Southern Belle, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Boat ride with barbecue buffet, silent auction and pet adoptions to benefit Humane Educational Society; $20 per person. 4: 30- 6: 30 p. m. Sunday, Aug. 27. 423624-5302. BIRDS AND MORE — Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Exotic birds, cages, feed and other bird supplies sold. 9 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 26; 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Sunday, Aug. 27. Admission $ 5 for ages 12 and older. 423-2408423. BOOK SALE — Eastgate Town Center, center court, 5600 Brainerd Road. Final weekend of Friends of the Library’s sale of discounted books and media to benefit Chattanooga Public Library. 9 a. m.- 6 p. m. Thursday-Saturday and Monday; noon- 6 p. m. Sunday, Aug. 24- Aug. 28. › Aug. 26: Half- price day › Aug. 27: $ 5 for all the books you can fit in one bag; free for teachers and nonprofits ›

Aug. 28: All remaining books are free for everyone. CHATTANOOGA BOUTIQUE WAREHOUSE SALE — Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Women’s apparel and accessories, men’s and children’s clothing, handmade jewelry, candles and home accents from area boutiques sold as much as 90 percent off retail price. 10 a. m.- 6 pm. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 25-26. Preview party with hospitality suite today, Aug. 24, 4- 8 p. m., $ 15. 706- 6021001. 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- 8217125. 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. ›

Friday, Aug. 25: Night hike, 8-10 p. m., $ 5 parking, ages 10 and older learn geology and history of park on 2- mile hike.

Saturday, Aug. 26: Knots So Fast, 2 p. m., learn basic knots used in camping.

Saturday, Aug. 26: Sunset Stroll to Sunset Point, 9 p. m., $ 5 parking, meet at West Rim Access parking lot for 45- minute hike.

EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAYS — Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Hamilton Place. Pre- K through Grade 12 educators invited Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26-27, to enjoy 25 percent off most books, toys, games, movies, music; 10 percent off Cafe food and select Nook devices. 423- 893- 0186.

Saturday, Aug. 26: Authors Debbie Dadey, Stephanie Faris, J. Elliott Kay, Joyce McPherson and Angelique Monet in store, 2 p. m.

FARLEYCON TOY AND COMIC BOOK EXPO — East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. Expo includes appearances by Dan Jolley, author of comic books and children’s books; Marvel artist Rob E. Brown; and actor John Anderson. 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 26. 706- 866-2667. Adults $ 5, children 12 and under are free with paying adult.

HENNA 101 — Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St. Learn the basics of henna mixing, application and safety; $25 fee includes tube of henna. 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28. 423-822-5750.

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

REFLECTION RIDING AR- BORETUM 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. 26: Red wolf feeding and talk, noon, free to RRANC members, included in admission for nonmembers.

Saturday, Aug. 26: Tracking 101, 1 p. m., Join naturalist to learn fundamentals of animal tracking. Free for RRANC members, included in admission for nonmembers.

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 or 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.

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

Friday, Aug. 25: Hike into History, 9 a. m., moderate 2.4- mile hike around all four lakes while hearing history of area. Meet at Grundy Lakes

parking area.

Sunday, Aug. 27: Bark in the Park, 2: 30 p. m., bring leashed pet for 1.3- mile stroll around Meadow Trail. Wear sturdy hiking boots, no flipflops allowed; bring water for pet and owner. Owners required to pick up after pets if nature calls.

Sunday, Aug. 27: Grundy Forest Ecology, 2 p.m., join a ranger to observe and document macro and micro species that inhabit the forest. Meet at Grundy Forest parking area.

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: 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. Trains also depart Wednesdays- Fridays at 10:40 a. m. and 12:05 p. m. The railroad is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Books/Authors

BOOK SIGNING — ArtsBuild, 301 E. 11th St. Southern Lit Alliance hosts author Jim Minick who will read from “Fire Is Your Water,” followed by a discussion and book signing. 2-3: 30 p. m. Sunday, Aug. 27. Tickets $ 10 per person, $22 for copy of book. Reservations required: 423-777- 4221.

BOOK SIGNING — The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th St. Place. Meet Munson the dog, featured in the book series written by Charlene Thomas. Author and Munson will be autographing book copies. 11 a. m.-2 pm. Saturday, Aug. 26. 423- 698-2276.

BOOK SIGNING — Central High School, 5728 Highway 58. Attorney Jerry Summers signs “Stanley J. Farmer: We Called Him Coach.” For copy of the book, make checks payable to the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga in the amount of $21.95. 2- 4 p. m. Sunday, Aug. 27. 423-2652385.

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.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: Beat making and digital music for teens, The Studio at downtown branch, 4: 30 p. m.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: Beat making and digital music for

adults, The Studio at downtown branch, 6 p. m.

Wednesday, Aug. 30: Live Sound Recording 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.

Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 26-27: Artist in Residency Isela Arrendondo, 1 p. m.

DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706- 876-1360.

Friday, Aug. 25: Pajama party storytime, 4 p. m.

Saturday, Aug. 26: Family Lego Day, 11 a. m.-1 p. m.

Tuesday, Aug. 29: Young Adult art house night for teens, 5 p. m.

Thursday, Aug. 31: Movie night: “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” 5 p. m.

MERMAID PARTY — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Debbie Dadey, author of the “Mermaid Tales” series, will join children for stories, crafts, games and all things mermaid. 1 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 26. 423- 893- 0186.

ROSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. Preschool Ready to Read, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Come for stories, crafts and songs. 706-8661368.

Dances

BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. $ 10 per person. 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Fridays. 423-771-3646.

CONTRA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts dance with calling by Vicki Herndon and music by Ann Hoos and Bill Verdier. $8 individuals, $ 5 students and senior adults. 7: 30 contra lesson, 8: 30-11 p. m. dance. Saturday, Aug. 26. 423- 629- 0333.

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

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. 25. 931-707- 0766 or find them on Facebook at GrandviewTwirlers.

SWING DANCE — Cleveland- Bradley Senior Activity Center, 230 Urbane Road, Cleveland, Tenn. The 16- piece Inman Street Band plays music of the 1940s-70s for dancing. $ 5 per person. 7- 9 p. m. Thursday, Aug. 31. 423-559-2171.