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

ALL IN FOR ALS — Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. New casino event to benefit Tennessee chapter of ALS Association. 6: 30-10 p. m. Friday, Jan. 19; $ 50-$ 100. Reservations: 615-331- 5556.

BEEKEEPERS MEETING — Benton Municipal Building, 6496 Highway 411, Benton, Tenn. Ocoee Region Beekeepers Association hears Jeff Martin discuss “Why Beekeeping, Joys of Beekeeping, Hive Location and Set- Up.” Sign up for free hive start- up kit giveaway for new beekeepers. 7 p. m. Tuesday, Jan. 16. 423-338-2792

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. Friday and Saturday nights by appointment. 423- 821-7125.

DINNER OF DISTINCTION — The Chattanoogan, 1201 S. Broad St. Erlanger Foundation honors Dr. Michael Greer, Dr. Michael Love, Rae Young

Bond and the late Tom Edd Wilson; $ 125 per person. 6- 9 p. m. Friday, Jan. 19. 423778- 4803. FORMAL DRESSES SALE — VFW Post 4898, 2902 Amnicola Highway. Judge David Campbell chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors sale of gowns; all dresses $20. 2-7 p. m. Friday, Jan. 26; 10 a. m.2 p. m. Saturday, Jan. 27. 423- 902- 0309. GARDENING EVENT — The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th Street Place. Miniature/ fairy garden make-and-take workshops; $ 35 includes container, potting soil, charcoal, colorful stones and a few plants and figures. 11 a. m. or 3 p. m. Saturday, Jan. 13. Reservations: 423- 698-2276. 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, Jan. 13: Savage Gulf, moderate to strenuous hike. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 9 a. m. ›

Tuesday, Jan. 16: Roaring Creek, moderate 5 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 9 a. m. ICE ON THE LANDING — Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. Ice-skating rink open daily; $ 10 adults, $8 children, includes skate rental and two hours of rink time. 2- 9 p. m. Monday-Wednesday; 2-11 p. m. Thursday- Friday; 10 a. m.-11 p. m. Saturday; noon- 9 p. m. Sunday through Jan. 21. www. iceonthelanding.com. 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 registration: 423- 821-1160. ›

Saturday, Jan. 13: Red wolf feeding and talk, noon, free for members, $ 10 all others. SISTER CITY CELEBRATION — Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M. L. King Blvd. City honors visiting delegation from Tono, Japan, Chattanooga’s new Sister City. 7 p. m. today, Jan. 11. 423-580-3261. ›

Friday, Jan. 12: Yoshino cherry tree planting, 3: 30 p. m., Peace Grove in Coolidge Park on River St. 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: Sixmile, 55- minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $ 17 adults, $ 11 ages 2-12. January schedule: Trains depart every Saturday at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p. m. as well as Sunday and Monday, Jan. 14-15. WINTER WINE AND DINE SERIES — Alleia Restaurant, 25 E. Main St. Chef Andi and Luronda Jennings present six tapas-size courses of upscale comfort cuisine paired with six 2- ounce pours of wines. Individual tickets $ 50, table for four $ 400. 6- 9 p. m. Sun- day, Jan. 14. Reservations: www.wineanddineseries.com WINTER WORKSHOP SERIES — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Two- part introduction to wilderness first aid prepares participants for dealing with emergencies in the outdoors. Free. 6 p. m. Thursdays, Jan. 18 and 25. Reservations: 423- 643- 6888.

Books/Authors

AUTHOR TALK AND BOOK SIGNING — Arts Building, 301 E. 11th St. Southern Lit Alliance hosts retired Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata for a reading and discussion of “Direct Fire” followed by signing. Tickets $ 10, book sold for additional $26. 6 p. m. Thurs

day, Jan. 18. Reservations: 423-777- 4221. AUTHOR TALK AND BOOK SIGNING — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. Dr. John Grammar, director of the Sewanee School of Letters, leads discussion with Jamie Quatro of her debut novel, “Fire Sermon,” followed by a signing. 7- 8: 30 p. m. today, Jan. 11. 423-777-5629 BOOK SIGNING — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. Paul Luikart reads from and signs “Brief Instructions.” 6-7 p. m. Thursday, Jan. 18. 423-777- 5629. BOOK SIGNING — McKay Used Books, 7734 Lee Highway. John Scales signs his new book, “The Battles and Campaigns of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, 1861-1865.” noon- 4 p. m. Saturday, Jan. 20. 423- 892- 0067. 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. ›

Friday, Jan. 12: Sew What, 4- 6 p.m., Eastgate branch. ›

Saturday, Jan. 13: Sew What, 10 a.m.-noon, Northgate branch ›

Saturday, Jan. 13: Acoustic Guitars and Singer Songwriters for teens and adults, 11 a.m., The Studio downtown. Followed by Full Session Recording for teens and adults at 2 p.m. ›

Saturday, Jan. 13: Dungeons and Dragons for Teens, 2:30 p.m., Northgate branch ›

Tuesday, Jan. 16: Craft-a-Nooga Kids, 4 p.m., Northgate branch ›

Tuesday, Jan. 16: Full Song Production Start-toFinish for Teens, 5:30 p.m., The Studio downtown 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. Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday; closed Wednesday. $13.95 adults and children.756-2738, www. cdmfun.org. ›

Saturday, Jan. 13: Frankenstein 200, noon-4 p.m., included in museum admission. Crafts and activities to celebrate 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOP — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Ages 5 to 13 invited for “I Spy.” 10 a. m. Friday, Jan. 19. Hunter members $ 11, nonmembers $ 16. Reservations: 423-267- 0968. 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.

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 caller Charlotte Crittenden and music by Mountain Creek Boys. $ 8 individuals, $ 5 students and senior adults. 7: 30 contra lesson, 8: 30-11 p. m. dance. Saturday, Jan.

13. 423- 629- 0333. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Learn fundamentals of country dancing then several dances from the historical repertoire. No partner or previous experience necessary. Bring soft- sole (sneakers or flats) shoes for dancing. 3: 30- 5: 30 p. m. Saturday, Jan. 13. 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.

USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. Beginning waltz lesson taught by Linda Hong at 7: 30 p. m., followed by general dancing 8: 3010: 30 p. m. Friday, Jan.

12. chattanoogausadance. com. USAD members and first-time guests, $ 5; nonmembers $ 10.