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

ARTILLERY DEMONSTRATION — Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Living historians and park rangers discuss Civil War artillery with free programs at Wilder Monument ( Tour Stop 6). 10: 30 and 11: 30 a. m., 1: 30, 2: 30 and 3: 30 p. m.

Saturday, July 14. 706866- 9241. › Saturday, July 14: Battlefield history talk, 2 p. m., Wilder Monument. Rangers l ead free 30- minute talk on the role the Chicago Board of Trade Battery played during the Battle of Chickamauga. BOOK LAUNCH — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Local authors Wayne and Laura Brown launch their new book, “51 ½ Shades of Brown, The Not-So- Perfect Tales of a Picture- Perfect Marriage.” 6: 30 p. m.

Saturday, July 14. 423902-5202.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

FAIR — Vascular Institute of Chattanooga, 2358 Lifestyle Way, Suite 100. Digital lung scans, vascular ultrasound checks, carotid artery checks, lower leg artery testing, blood pressure checks, compression hose fittings, health and fitness information. 8 a.m.-noon Saturday,

July 14. 423-602-2750.

HARRISON BAY STATE

PARK — 8411 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison. Spirit of America Youth Boating Camp for girls and boys ages 12 to 15 teaching boating safety, drowning prevention, boat operation and more while teens achieve their boater’s safety course certification. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

July 16-20. Registration is $45 in addition to $10 boating education permit that must be purchased prior to camp. Parent orientation is

Friday, July 13. For more information, email candace. edwards.daniels@tn.gov.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTA

NOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Program by nature photographer Tom Wilson on “Dragonflies and Butterflies.” 7 p. m.

Thursday, July 19. 423344-5643. Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Ages 14 and up invited to free class teaching laws pertaining to bicycles, lane positioning, lane changing, safety measures and helmet check. Class will conclude with optional practice ride if good weather. 6 p. m. Mon

day, July 16. To register: 423- 643- 6888.

TRAIN RIDES, CHATTA

NOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 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: Six- mile, 55- minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $ 17 adults, $ 11 ages 2-12. July schedule: Trains depart daily at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3: 35 p. m. ‘ UNWINE’ IN STYLE

— Spot Athletics Arts Venue, 3214 Brainerd Road. Local designers Christian Allana, Jacquise Simone and Minique Murphy show fashions, music by Swayvvo, shopping with vendors Elea Blake Cosmetics and S2N Boutique, appetizers and open bar at networking event; cocktail attire requested. 6- 9 p. m. Sat

urday, July 14. $ 30 per person. www.eventbrite. com VINTAGE BASE BALL — 6th Cavalry Museum, 6 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Doubleheader played by 1860s rules with Highland Rim Distillers vs. Mountain City at noon, Travellers vs. Chattanooga Lightfoot at 2: 30 p. m. Saturday, July

14. Free. 706- 861-2860. WINE- MAKING CLASS — Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St. Danielle Shelton demonstrates how to make wine with berries, and class will sample homemade wines, must be 21 or older to attend. $ 23 per person. 6 p. m. Tuesday, July 17. 423- 413- 8979.

Children/ Teens

2100 11 a. m. Hamilton Saturdays, Place story- Blvd., time. 423- 893- 0186. › Saturday, July 14: Author event with Janie Dempsey Watts and illustrator Lyn Martin for their book, “Pap Goes to Paris,” noon-2 p. m. › Thursday, July 19: Summer game night, 7 p. m., for children and teens CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a. m.-5 p. m. daily. $ 14.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. › Current exhibit: “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.” › Today, July 12: Free Family Night, 5: 30- 8 p. m. ROSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. 706866-1368.

› Today, July 12: Adults make their own records, 5-7 p. m., make a record featuring your favorite book, decorate record with words or images to reflect the book.

Dances

BALLROOM DANCING

DATE NIGHT — Museum Center at Five Points, 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. An hour of dance lessons led by an instructor from Dance Tonight, cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres. Museum members $20, nonmembers $ 35. 6- 8 pm. today, July

12. 423-339-5745. CONTRA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts dance with caller Vicki Herndon and music by Orka. $ 10 individuals, $ 7 students and senior adults. 7: 30 contra lesson, 8-11 p. m. dance. Saturday, July 14. 423- 629- 0333. SINGLES DANCE — First- Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Oak and Houston streets. Red, White and Blue Dance 7-10 p. m. Saturday, July 14; $8 plus bring snacks to share. 423-756-2021. USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. Beginning hustle lesson taught by Nelson Rodriquez at 7: 30 p. m., followed by general dancing 8: 30-10: 30 p. m.

Friday, July 13. Proceeds will benefit the youth scholarship program. chattanoogausadance. com. USAD members and first- time guests, $ 5; nonmembers $ 10.