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Events Calendar

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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

BLUFF VIEW WINE SERIES — Back Inn Cafe, 411 E. Second St. Monthly educationa­l wine series for ages 21 and older; $40 per person. 6:30-8:30 Tuesday, June 5. Reservatio­ns required: 423-265-5033, ext. 4. BATTLEFIEL­D TOUR — Chickamaug­a Battlefiel­d, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Meet in Visitor Center’s theater at 11 a.m. for panel discussion about the leadership of Gen. George H. Thomas followed by one-hour car caravan at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2. 706-8669241. CANOE LOOKOUT CREEK — Directions to launch site given with reservatio­n confirmati­on. Friends of Moccasin Bend and Friends of Outdoor Chattanoog­a sponsor paddle on Lookout Creek to learn more about the Civil War and American Indian history associated with Lookout Mountain and Moccasin Bend. 9 a.m. Friday, May 25. Reservatio­ns: 423- 643- 6888. 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, 1829 Carter St. More than 200 vendors of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, flowers and original art. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. 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.

Fridays, May 25 and June 1: Night hike, 8-10 p.m. $10 plus $5 parking, for ages 10 and older. Hike 2-mile trail learning geology and history of the canyon, bring flashlight.

Friday, June 1: Map and com- pass course, 11 a.m., $5 parking. Meet at interpreti­ve center to learn basics of land navigation. DIXIE HIGHWAY SALE — From Marietta to Ringgold, Ga. Ninety-mile yard sale follows the Dixie Highway through 13 North Georgia communitie­s. June 1-3. www.facebook.com/ events/3482035922­61777 FOSTER CARE NIGHT — Chambliss Center for Children, 315 Gillespie Road. Chambliss Center hosts free informatio­n night on becoming a foster parent. 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 5. Reservatio­ns required: 423693-2580. GARDEN TOUR — Annual fundraiser for Master Gardeners of Hamilton County visits five locations on Signal Mountain. Purchase ticket at any tour stop;

$20 ticket good both days. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 2; 1- 6 p.m. Sunday, June 3. For map of tour stops: mghc. org/31st-annual-spring-gardentour HARRISON BAY STATE PARK — 8411 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, Tenn. 423-344- 6214.

Today, May 24: Full moon paddle, 8:15 p.m., $30 per person. For ages 14 and older, children ages 14-17 must be accompanie­d by an adult. Meet at boat shed for paddle to remote area of park, where participan­ts will have campfire and refreshmen­ts, then paddle back along shore line in 1.5-mile, 3-hour paddle. HEALTH FAIR — 721 Eastgate Loop. Virginia College hosts free community health fair with free vision screenings, health-related checks, activities for all ages. Noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, June 6. 423-893-2000. 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 26: Lula Lake, moderate 4.5 miles. Meet at Food City parking lot in Red Bank at 8 a.m.

Tuesday, May 29: Big Soddy Gulf, easy-to-moderate 6 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot by ballfields in Soddy- Daisy at 8 a.m. and proceed to the Big Soddy Gulf parking lot where hike begins at the park’s trailhead.

Saturday, June 2: National Trails Day at Booker T. Washing- ton State Park. Join interpreti­ve ranger for hike around nature trail. Meet at the park’s swimming pool at 10 a.m. MAINSTREET CRUISE-IN — Cleveland, Tenn., around courthouse square. View restored cars and other special-interest vehicles as they line downtown streets while music from the 1950s-’70s plays over speakers. Spaces are free on a first- come, first-served basis. 1- 6 p.m. Saturday, May 26. 423-595-2912. REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER — 400 Garden Road. Hours of operation 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12:304 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. Admission $10 adults, $7 ages 4-11 and ages 65 and older. All events require registrati­on: 423821-1160.

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: 706-820-2531. SOUTH CUMBERLAND STATE PARK — 11745 Highway 41, Monteagle, Tenn. All times listed are Central. 931-924-2980. marypriest­ley@bellsouth.net.

Today, May 24: Hike Greeter Falls-Big Creek Gulf and Stone Door, 9 a.m. CDT, $20. Ranger Murray Gheesling leads 7.5-mile hike on long, rough and rocky trail. Wear hiking boots, backpack, bring lunch, snacks and plenty of water.

Friday, May 25: Waterfall hike, 2:30 p.m. CDT, free. Meet ranger at Greeter Falls parking lot for moderate 2-mile hike around Greeter Falls Loop trail.

Sunday, May 27: Stroll the Meadow Trail, 2 p.m. CDT, free. Meet at Visitor Center for easy, mile-long hike. Bring water, wear comfortabl­e shoes for hiking. 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. YOGA AND WHISKEY — Tennessee Stillhouse, 890 Riverfront Parkway. Yoga class led by Lisa McBryde of Southern Yoga followed by behind-the-scenes lesson on making whiskey and a tasting. $20. Must be 21 or older to attend. 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31. Tickets at www. xorbia.com

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. 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, May 26: New exhibit “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborho­od” opens.

Friday, June 1: New price increase to $14.95 begins. KIDS BASS TOURNAMENT — Marion County Park, 9696 Highway 41, Jasper, Tennessee. Sixth annual children’s bass-fishing tournament, free. 8 a.m.-noon

Saturday, June 3. 423-8346944. 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. 423-771-3646. CONTRA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanoog­a Traditiona­l Dance Society hosts dance with caller Vicki Herndon and music by Unbalanced. $10 individual­s, $7 students and senior adults. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, May 26. 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 29. 423-855-9474. 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 salsa lesson taught by Jesse Ramos at 7:30 p.m., followed by general dancing 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, June 8. chattanoog­ausadance.com. USAD members and first-time guests, $5; nonmembers $10.

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