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

BATTLEFIELD BICYCLE TOURS — Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Free, 2.5- hour bicycle tours through battlefield led by Outdoor Chattanooga with rangers providing history of park. Ride is 4 miles on moderately hilly terrain; appropriate for ages 8 and older, children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone must wear a helmet. 9: 30 a. m. Saturday, May 19. 423-752-5213.

BIKE TO LUNCH — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Bike the Tennessee Riverwalk with a stop at Crust Pizza for lunch; ride is free but bring money for lunch. Helmets required on 8- mile round-trip ride; children must confidently ride a bike with no training wheels, parents must accompany children. 10: 30 a. m.- noon Wednesday, May 16. Reservations required; 423- 643- 6888.

BIKE TO WORK DAY — Waterhouse Pavilion, 850 Market St. Join other bikers on Friday, May 18, for breakfast from 7: 30 to 9 a. m. in Waterhouse Pavilion and stay for panel discussion about improved connectivity moderated by

Matt Busby. At lunch, ride to Memo’s Grill for lunch-andlearn with Mayor Andy Berke at noon. 423- 643-5923.

CAR SHOW — Hickory Valley Senior Living Community, 6705 Ballard Drive. Car show with cash prize for top winner, no entrance fee, music and food. 2-5 p. m. Saturday, May 19. 423- 855- 0508.

CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1826 Carter St. CFC vs Seattle Sounders U23, 7: 30 p. m. Saturday, May 12. $ 10. www.chattanoogafc.com

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.

CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Carter St. More than 200 vendors of fresh produce, meats, cheeses and original crafts. 11 a. m.- 4 p. m. Sunday, May 13. 423- 648-2496.

CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. Reservations required: 706- 913-7170. ›

Sunday, May 13: Mother’s Day mountain bike ride on some of park’s easier trails, 10 a. m. to noon, for ages 10 and older, $ 5 plus $ 5 parking. Bikes available for rent from Visitor Center.

GARDENING CLASS — GreenSpaces, 63 E. Main St. Ed Schilling presents general overview on sunflowers and their uses. Free and open to the public. 6 p. m. Monday, May 14. 423- 648- 0963.

GARDENING CLASS — Ooltewah Nursery, 5829 Ooltewah- Ringgold Road. Build mom a flower container for Mother’s Day at this makeand-take class for all ages. Three sizes of containers ($ 18$ 42) from which to choose and you choose the plants to put in them. 9-11 a. m. Saturday, May 12. 423-238- 9775.

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 12: Lower Leggett to Rock Creek bridge and back, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 8 a. m. ›

Tuesday, May 15: Black Mountain loop, moderate 5 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 8 a. m. ›

Saturday, May 19: Flipper Bend, strenuous 11 miles. Meet at Walmart in Soddy- Daisy at 8 a. m.

HISTORY TALK — Signal Point, Signal Point Road on Signal Mountain. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park ranger discusses role the Tennessee River played in the progression of Chattanooga and the hazards that traveling the river in the 19th century posed. Bring water bottle, portable chair. 2 p. m. Saturday, May 12. 423821-7786.

INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAIN BIKING — Greenway Park Farm, 5051 Gann Store Road. Outdoor Chattanooga staff teaches ages 10 and up

core skills to get the most out of mountain biking. Participants must already know how to ride a bike. 6- 8 p. m. May 18. Registration required: $ 10 per person. 423- 643- 6888.

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY GARDEN LUNCHEON — Highland Park Commons pavilion, 1200 Kirby Ave. Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosts free event to celebrate multicultural diversity in community gardening with entertainment, playground party for children and health screenings. 1 p. m. Saturday, May 19. Reservations: 423-316-3578.

KITTEN SHOWER — McKamey Animal Center, 4500 N. Access Road. Family-friendly event to help kittens at McKamey shelter while enjoying food, games, prizes. Kitten shower accepting donations of kitten formula and bottles, canned kitten food, litter boxes, cat litter, toys, blankets and towels. 10 a. m.-3 p. m. Saturday, May 12. 423-3056500.

LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Certified instructors teach balance, starting and stopping, basic maintenance, safety rules. All participants must wear helmet. Bikes provided for adults and older children; children shorter than 4 feet must bring own bike. 4-5: 30 p. m. or 6-7: 30 p. m. Monday, May 14. 423- 6436888.

LOOKOUTS BASEBALL — AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Lookouts vs. Jackson Generals May 10-11, 7:15 p. m. Lookouts vs. Tennessee Smokies May 12-16, 7:15 p. m. Friday-Saturday, Monday-Tuesday; 2:15 p. m. Sunday, 11:15 a. m. Wednesday. tickets start at $6 adults, $ 4 children 3-12. 423-267- 4849.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Jeff Roush, president of the Camera Clubs Council of Tennessee, will speak on “The Concept of Drone Photography” at 7 p. m. Thursday, May 17. Photo boot camp at 6 p. m. on “Lightroom Secrets.” Visitors welcome. 423-344-5643.

PICNIC ON THE PLAYGROUND — Signal Centers, 109 N. Germantown Road. Gourmet food and wine served outdoors at fundraiser for Signal Centers; $ 30 per person. 5: 30-7: 30 p. m. Today, May 10. Reservations required: 423- 698- 8528.

PUPPY YOGA — The Wellness Corner at Nutrition World, 6237 Vance Road, Suite 8. Plenty of downward dog at classes with puppies and kittens led by East Brainerd Yoga to benefit McKamey Animal Center. Kitten yoga at 10 a. m., puppy yoga at 11: 30 a. m. Saturday, May 12. 423290-2326.

RED FEZ BAR- B- QUE — 1503 Lee Pike, Soddy- Daisy; by water, go to mile marker 489.8 on O’Possum Creek and take first left after going under the bridge, dockings available with attendants. Red Fez Shrine Club’s 61st annual fundraiser includes $8 meal, plus desserts and drinks for sale. 11 a. m.- 4 p. m., Sunday, May 20.

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- 8211160. ›

Saturday May 12: Waking up with the birds, 7: 30 a. m., meet in front of Welcome Center, $ 10 or more suggested donation. Tennessee Ornithological Society leads bird walk. ›

Saturday, May 12: Hike with a hawk, 9:45-10:45 a. m., $ 8-$ 20 suggested donation, meet in front of Welcome Center. Easy hike along western slope of Lookout Mountain with naturalist and one of the hawks from the Native Animal Exhibit. ›

Saturday, May 12: Introduction to orienteering, 1-2 p. m., $ 8-$ 20 suggested donation. Learn to use a compass and map, then head out to complete an orienteering course.

RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS — Ruby Falls, 1720 South Scenic Highway. Experience underground cavern with only lanterns to light the way; $29.95 adults. 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Fridays through November. Reservations required: 706820-2531. STAMP OUT HUNGER — All Chattanooga-area residences. Leave plastic sacks of nonperishable foods at mailbox for carriers to pick up and be delivered to food banks during 26th annual Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Saturday, May 12. www. stamp out hunger food drive. us. TRAIL OF TEARS MEETING — Vann House, 82 Highway 225, Chatsworth, Ga. Georgia chapter of the Trail of Tears Association hears Leslie Thomas speak on “The Round- up and Life in the Encampments.” Free and visitors welcome. 10: 30 a. m. Saturday, May 12. 706- 6952598. 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. 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 also depart Tuesdays through Fridays at 10:40 a. m. and 12:05 p. m. The railroad is closed Mondays.

Day Out With Thomas: Twenty-five minute ride on a trail pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine, children’s activities. 9 a. m.- 6: 30 p. m. Saturday, May 12. $21 for everyone ages 2 and up. Reservations encouraged. UNCORKED — Renaissance Park, 200 River St. Wine tasting, food and music at fundraiser for Chattanooga Symphony & Opera; $75-$ 125. 6: 30- 9: 30 p. m. Saturday, May 12. 423-267- 8583.

Book/Authors

BOOK SIGNING — Barnes & Noble, 1200 Hamilton Place Blvd. Kenyon Henry signs copies of “Trials of the Mighty,” the second book in his “Chronicles of Stephen” young adult Christian series. 5- 8 p. m. Saturday, May 12. 423- 893-5194. BOOK SIGNINGS — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. Book signing and question-and-answer session with Marie Griffith about “Moral Combat: How Sex Divided American Christians and Fractured American Politics.” 6: 30 p. m. Tuesday, May 15. 423-7775629.

Saturday, May 19: 11 a. m.- noon, Todd Parr signs his books.

Saturday, May 19: 5- 6 p. m. Jon Michael Varese signs “The Spirit Photographer.”

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. CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR

Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a. m. Saturday, storytime. 423893- 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, May 12: America to Zanzibar event, noon- 4 p. m., includes Bosnian folk dancing, tea tasting, henna hand painting and more. 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- 866-1368.

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 Chrissi Davis- Camp and music by Horse Mountain. $ 10 individuals, $7 students and senior adults. 7: 30 contra lesson, 8-11 p. m. dance. Saturday, May 12. 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, May 15. 423- 855-9474. SINGLES DANCE — First- Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Oak and Houston streets. Dance sponsored by Positive Christian Singles; $8 and bring snacks to share. 7-10 p. m. Saturday, May 12. 423756-2021. USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. Beginning cha- cha lesson taught by Tisha Deal at 7: 30 p. m., followed by general dancing 8: 3010: 30 p. m. Friday, May 11. chattanoogausadance.com. USAD members and first-time guests, $ 5; nonmembers $ 10.