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

ALHAMBRA GUN AND KNIFE SHOW — Alhambra Shrine Temple, 1000 Alhambra Drive off East Brainerd Road. More than 100 vendor tables, appraiser on-site; $8 per person. 9 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 17; 9 a. m.- 4 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 18. 423- 892- 0223. AMUSEUM — Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. James Bond-themed party for adults to benefit children’s museum includes Diamonds Are Forever Room, casino games, breakout games; $ 100 per person. 7 p. m. Saturday, March 3. 423- 648- 6072. ARCHERY CLASS — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free indoor class offers hands- on approach to learn the sport of archery. Class open to ages 6 and up, no reservation or prior experience required; all equipment and instruction provided. 3: 30- 6 p. m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. 423- 643- 6888. Also: Feb. 28 ARTS & ALES — Monterey Station, 104 Monterey St., Cowan, Tenn. Franklin County Arts Guild fundraiser includes tasting of 12 craft beers, art for sale and artist

demonstrations, mask- making projects, live music. $25-$ 30. noon-4:30 p.m. CST Saturday, Feb. 17. 931-308-4130. ASTRONOMY — Jones Observatory, 10 N. Tuxedo Ave., one block off Brainerd Road. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., lecture at 6 followed by telescope viewing until 8 p.m. Free. 423-425-4518.

Feb. 18: “Stellar Nucleosynthesis — We Really are Stardust,” featured constellation is Gemini.

Feb. 25: UTC Physics Student Appreciation Night, featured constellation is Orion. Part of this program will be an informal presentation of research by UTC students to the public. BLACK HISTORY MONTH TALK — Dalton State College, 650 College Drive, Dalton, Ga. Curtis Rivers, director of the Emery Center, gives free talk on what blacks endured leading up to, during and after the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. 7 p. m. today, Feb. 15. 706-272- 4436. BLACK HISTORY MONTH TALK — Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. “African-American Experiences at Chickamauga: 1860-1945” is a free, two- hour car caravan that looks at the battles of soldiers in the U. S. Colored Troops. 2 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 18. 423-752-5213. BOOMERS, SHAKERS AND BEYOND — Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Road. Free, nondenominational fellowship for ages 50 and older; speaker Ellen Phillips gives tips on saving money, avoiding scams and how to find senior discounts at restaurants. 1-3 p. m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. 423- 892- 9363 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. 423821-7125. CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE — Chattanooga State Community College, Augusta Kolwyck Library Mobile Classroom, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Professor Rachael Falu discusses the far- reaching influence of Zora Neale Hurston’s literary portrayal of African-American vernacular English. 4 p. m. today, Feb. 15. 423- 697- 4400. CIVIL WAR WALKING TOUR — Meet at Sky Harbor Court hotel, 2159 Old Wauhatchie Pike, parking behind hotel. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park staff lead 90- minute, onemile walking tour exploring traces of Old Wauhatchie Pike, which was a bottleneck for Union and Confederate forces as they moved around Chattanooga in 1863. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water bottle. 2 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 25. 423- 821-7786. DAY OF GARDENING — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave. Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, District III, hosts variety of presentations for gardeners of all experience levels. 9:30 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Registration by Feb. 17 is $20; or $25 at door; lunch included in fee. Registration limited to 125. To register: 423- 618-4244. DRINKING SHRUBS — Bees on a Bicycle, 1909 Market St. Mixologist Keith Walker shows how to make plant- based drinks. Free. 4 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 24. 703-225- 9686.

GARDEN BROTHERS CIRCUS — McKenzie Arena, 720 E. Fourth St. Three- ring circus with motorcycle daredevils, aerialists, clowns, jugglers and acrobats. 4: 30 and 7: 30 p. m. Monday, Feb. 26. First 100 adult tickets bought online are $9.95, other tickets priced up to $ 35. 423-266- 6627.

GARDENING CLASS — UT Extension Office, 6183 Adamson Circle off Bonny Oaks Drive. Master Gardeners of Hamilton County begin series of free monthly classes with “Everything Begins with Soil.” 10 a. m.- noon Saturday, Feb. 17. To register: http://mghc.org/education- committee- classes/.

GARDENING CLASS — The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th Street Place. Terrarium make-and-take workshop; $ 35 includes container, potting soil, charcoal, colorful stones and a few plants. 11 a. m. or 3 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 24. 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, Feb. 17: Signal Point to Signal Mountain High School, slightly strenuous 5 miles. Will stage vehicles. Meet at Food City in Red Bank at 9 a. m.

Tuesday, Feb. 20: Lower west side of Lookout Mountain and Nature Center, moderate 4 miles. Park at the parking lot across from the Kiddie Trail on Garden Road shortly before you get to the Nature Center. Meet at Food City in Red Bank at 9 a. m. or at the parking lot for the Kiddie Trail at 9: 30 a. m.

Saturday, Feb. 24: Sluder Road to the rock climbers’ parking lot via Deep Creek, strenuous 7 miles. Meet at the Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 9 a. m.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS — Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St. The league celebrates its 98th birthday with the presentation of an award to April Goebeler for outstanding contributions to civic engagement. Free. 7- 9 p. m. today, Feb. 15. 423643- 6770.

MARK TWAIN RIVERBOAT RIDE — Southern Belle, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Standifer Gap Seventh- day Adventist School fundraiser includes riverboat cruise with Richard Garey, a veteran Mark Twain actor, refreshments and silent auction. Adults $ 40, children 12 and under $20. 2-5 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 25. Reservations: chattanoogariverboat.com

OCOEE REGION BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION — Benton Municipal Building, 6496 Highway 411, Benton, Tenn. Jim Gentry speaks on “Beekeeping Equipment: What Is Required Day One and Going Forward/ Types of Hives;” free start- up kit for new beekeepers. 7 p. m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. orba.tn@gmail.com

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Steve Zigler speaks on “Lessons from Ansel Adams for the Digital Age” at 7 p. m. today, Feb. 15. Photo boot camp at 6 p. m. on “Adobe Lightroom, Part 1.” Visitors welcome. 423-344-5643.

POSSIBILITIES LUNCHEON — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Will Reeve, son of actor Christopher Reeve, will speak on his experience living with a family member’s disability at fundraiser for Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation. $75 per person. 11: 30 a. m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. 423- 634-1208.

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, Feb. 17: Red wolf feeding and talk, noon, free for members, $ 10 all others.

Sunday, Feb. 18: Stand Up for Conservation, 6: 30- 9: 30 p. m., $ 23.16, stand- up comedy fundraiser to support teaching arboretum, red wolf species survival plan and education programming. Tickets available on eventbrite, at the Comedy Catch box office or make arrangements by email at volunteer@reflectionriding.org.

SPAY- GHETTI, NO MEATBALLS — The Church on Main, 1601 Rossville Ave. Dinner, silent auction and comedy by Karen Mills to benefit Wally’s Friends; $ 50. 6- 9 p. m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. 423- 877- 9966.

SWAP MEET — Boyd’s Speedway grandstands, 1481 Scruggs Road, Ringgold, Ga. Vendors welcome at swap meet; no charge to sell or attend. 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 17. 706- 891- 6803.

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. February schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday and President’s Day at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p. m.

WINTER IN WEST VILLAGE — West Village, Chestnut and Pine streets around the Westin Hotel. Street party with food trucks, beer wagon, live band, laser light show. 6 p. m. every Saturday. 423531- 46543.

WINTER WORKSHOP — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. James Eubank teaches bike maintenance 101; no previous bike knowledge required, tools will be provided. Bring your bike for demonstration; hands and clothing may get greasy and dirty. 6 p. m. Thursday, Feb. 22. 423- 643- 6888.

Books/Authors

BLACK AUTHORS — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. Chattanooga Moms for Social Justice host story hour featuring books by black authors that celebrate the black experience. 11 a. m. Saturday, Feb. 17. 423-777-5629. OPEN MIC NIGHT — Barnes and Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Open mic night for creative writing and poetry. 7: 30 p. m. Friday, Feb. 23. 423- 893- 0186. 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.

Tuesday, Feb. 20: Telescope Tuesday, 6: 30 p. m., South Chattanooga branch, topics on telescopes and astronomy. CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR

Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a. m. Saturday, storytime. 423- 893- 0186. 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, Feb. 24: Chinese New Year, noon- 4 p. m., with performances by Chien Hong Lion Dance Troupe at 1 and 3 p. m. 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. 423771-3646. CONTRA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts dance with caller Matt Hawkins and music by Orka. $8 individuals, $5 students and senior adults. 7:30 contra lesson, 8:3011 p.m. dance. Saturday, Feb. 24. 423-629-0333. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE — Heritage House at Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road. Free introductory class for new dancers that teaches fundamental moves, then several dances from the historical repertoire. Bring soft-sole (sneakers or flats) shoes for dancing. No experience needed. 7- 9 p. m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. 423- 855- 9474.

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. $ 5. Bring soft-sole shoes (sneakers or flats) for dancing. 4- 6 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 24. 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.