Events Calendar

To include a listing in the Out & About calendar, submit your events at www.Chattanooga Now.com. Questions? Call Susan Pierce at 423-7576284.

Leisure

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- 8217125. 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. CIVIL WAR HISTORY — Chickamauga Battlefield, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe,Ga. Living historians from the Western Federal Infantry sponsor free, hands- on activities designed for young people. 8: 30 a. m.5 p. m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 11-12. 423-752-5213. CIVIL WAR HISTORY — Chickamauga Battlefield, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Living history programs based on the experiences of the

58th North Carolina Infantry; follow Special Event signs to Snodgrass Hill (tour stop 8). 10: 30 and 11: 30 a. m., 1: 30, 2: 30 and 3: 30 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 11; 10: 30 and 11: 30 a. m. and 1: 30 p. m. Sunday, Aug. 12. 706- 866- 9241. 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. › Saturday, Aug. 4: Rock talk, 11 a. m., $ 5 parking. Onemile hike learning about park geology. › Sunday, Aug. 5: Beginner mountain bike ride, 10 a. m.noon, $ 5 parking, $ 5 event fee if have own bike, $ 35 bike rental. Ride 4- mile section of Cloudland Connector trail with a guide. › Friday, Aug. 10: Night hike, 8-10 p. m., $ 10 plus $ 5 parking. Ages 10 and older invited to 2- mile hike to learn history and geology of park, bring flashlight. FARLEYCON — East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. Toy and comic book expo with guest appearances by actors John Anderson, Savana Jade Wehunt and Aaron Brewster. $ 5 ages 13 and older, children 12 and younger free with paid adult. 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 11. 706- 8662667. 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, 423-842-3619. › Saturday, Aug. 4: Savage Gulf, North Rim in and out, 10 miles depending on how far you choose to go. Meet at 8 a. m. on Durham Street in Soddy- Daisy. › Tuesday, Aug. 7: Laurel Falls, easy-to- moderate 4 miles. Meet at 8 a. m. on Durham Street in Soddy- Daisy, › Saturday, Aug. 11: Cumberland Trail, Sluder Lane to Deep Creek and back via the rock climbers’ lot, 7 miles. Meet at 8 a. m. on Durham Street in Soddy- Daisy. LOOKOUTS BASEBALL — AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Lookouts vs. Mississippi Braves today- Monday, Aug. 2- 6. Games start at 7:15 p. m. with the exception of Sunday, when game is at 2:15 p. m. Tickets start at $6 adults, $ 4 children 3-12. 423-267- 4849. › Today, Aug. 2: UTC Night at the Lookouts, autographs from volleyball and soccer teams, giveaways.

Friday, Aug. 3: Stay after the game for fireworks.

Saturday, Aug. 4: 26th annual Used Car Night. Register to win one of 12 used cars given away courtesy of Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union. Must be 18 or older and have a valid Georgia, Tennessee or Alabama driver’s license. › Sunday, Aug. 5: Bring a canned good for donation to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and receive a free general admission ticket to the game. After the game, head to Parkridge Picnic Pavilion for autograph session with some of the Lookouts. › Monday, Aug. 6: Kids 12 and under receive a voucher for a free hot dog and soft drink at Kids Eat Free Monday. OUT ON 8TH — Eighth Street between Pine and Chestnut streets. Friday night street party with appetizers, small plates, cocktails, beer, live mu- sic, artist demonstrations and items for sale from West Village merchants. 5-8 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 5. www.facebook. com/westvillageCHA. PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Award-winning fine art photographer Kathryn Kolb speaks on “Minimalistic and Artistic Photography” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16. Photo boot camp at 6 p.m. Free and visitors welcome. 423-344-5643. RED CLAY STATE PARK — 1140 Red Clay Park Road, Cleveland, Tenn. . 423- 4780339.

› Saturday, Aug. 4: Cherokee Cultural Celebration, 10 a. m.- 6 p. m., $ 5 parking, featuring the Warriors of Ani Kituwah dance group, living history demonstrations and Wolftown Stickball players. REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER— 400 Garden Road. Hours of operation 9: 30 a. m.- 6: 30 p. m. Tuesdays- Fridays, 11 a. m.- 6: 30 p. m. Saturdays-Sundays. Closed Mondays. All events require registration: 423821-1160. › Saturday, Aug. 4 and 11: Red wolf program, noon question-and-answer session, 12: 30 p. m. feeding. Free with suggested donation of $8-$20 per guest. › Friday, Aug 10: Beneficial Bats, 7:15-10 p. m. Join a naturalist for a brief introduction to bats in the Education Room, then carpool to observation deck at Nickajack Cave to watch bat colony emerge from cave. RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS — Ruby Falls, 1720 South Scenic Highway. Experience underground cavern with only lanterns to light the way; $29.95 adults. 8: 3010: 30 p. m. Fridays through November. Reservations required: 706- 820-2531. THE PEACH TRUCK TOUR — Three locations on Monday, Aug. 6. Fresh Georgia peaches sold in 25- pound boxes. No reservations; firstcome, first-served. http:// thepeachtruck.com. 9-11 a. m. The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th Street Place Noon-1: 30 p. m. East Ridge Hardware, 5337 Ringgold Road 2: 30- 4 p. m. Ooltewah Tractor Supply Co., 9408 Apison Pike 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. August schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. During the week of Aug. 6-10, trains depart on weekdays at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p.m.

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.

Today, Aug. 2: Children’s summer game night, 7 p. m.

Saturday, Aug. 4: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary celebration, 7- 9 p. m., scavenger hunts, games, crafts, tabletop Quidditch matches. › Sunday, Aug. 5: Educator Appreciation Shopping Day for grades pre- K through 12 teachers, 25 percent off most books, toys, games, movies, music and more. › Saturday, Aug. 11: Deborah Levins signs “The Un- Bias Guide for Educators,” noon › Saturday, Aug. 11: Lester Aradi and dog sign his book, “Tricycle and Friends: The True Life Adventures of a Three- Legged Golden Retriever and his Rescued Farm Animal Friends,” 2 p. m.

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, Aug. 2: Sensory night, 5: 30- 8 p. m., children with sensory sensitivity and their families given exclusive time in the museum. Reservations required.

Thursday, Aug. 9: Free family night, 5: 30- 8 p. m., free admission courtesy of Publix, TVA and NewsChannel 9. DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706- 876-1360. › Saturday, Aug. 4: Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a. m.-1 p. m. › Thursday, Aug. 9: Family movie, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free pop- corn and drinks to see “Coco.”

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 music by Contraplicity. $ 10 individuals, $7 students and senior adults. 7: 30 contra lesson, 8-11 p. m. dance. Saturday, Aug. 11. 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 softsole (sneakers or flats) shoes for dancing. No experience needed. 7- 9 p. m. Resumes Aug. 28. 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.choochooshag club.com. SINGLES DANCE — First- Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Oak and Houston streets. Hawaiian luau dance, $8 and bring snacks to share. 7-10 p. m. Saturday, Aug. 11. 423-756-2021.

USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. West Coast swing lesson taught by Glenn Taylor at 7: 30 p. m., followed by general dancing 8: 3010: 30 p. m. Friday, Aug. 10. chattanoogausadance. com. USAD members and first-time guests, $ 5; nonmembers $ 10.