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

A DAY ON THE LAKE — Haig Mill Lake Park, Dalton, Ga. Dalton Parks and Recreation Department hosts open house for public to see new park, rent kayaks, participate in instructional clinics. Paddleboards and swimming not allowed. 8: 30 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturdays, Sept. 15 and 22. 706-278-5404.

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, Sept. 15. 423-752-5213.

BEGINNER HAND- LETTERING — Chattanooga Workspace, 302 W. Sixth St. Learn to make the trendy lettering seen on cards and home accent pieces. All supplies included in $ 45 fee. 10: 30 a. m.-12:45 p. m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. Reservations: 423- 413- 8978.

BEGINNER KITE- MAKING — Chattanooga Workspace, 302 W. Sixth St. Learn to make a basic diamond-shaped kite, then class will drive to Sculpture Fields to test their creations. All supplies included in $25 fee. 6- 8: 30 p. m. Wednesday, Sept. 19. 423- 413- 8978.

BENEFIT BARBECUE — Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 4131 Ringgold Road. Annual barbecue to provide coats to needy children in East Ridge schools. Pork, beef or chicken plates, $9; sandwich, $ 5; meat by the pound, $ 10. 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 15. 423- 624- 6073.

BIKE COMMUTING 101 — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Certified instructors teach rules of the road, safety and riding techniques to commute to work; followed by optional practice ride in good weather, bring helmet. 6-7 p. m. Monday, Sept. 17. Registration required: 423643- 6888.

BLACK HISTORY TALK — Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M. L. King Blvd. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park partners with center to present “No Mail - No Morale,” a talk on the only all-African-American WAC battalion that served in Eastern Theater during World War II. 5:45 p. m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. 706- 866- 9241.

BOOK SALE — Eastgate Mall, B entrance, 5600 Brainerd Road. Friends of the Chattanooga Public Library’s annual book sale 9 a. m.- 6 p. m. Monday-Saturday, noon- 6 p. m. Sunday, through Sept. 18. folchatt. org › Sept. 15: Half- price day › Sept. 16: $ 5 bag day and free for teachers and nonprofit representatives › Sept. 17: $ 1 a bag › Sept. 18: Bring your own box for free books

BUTTERFLY TALK — McCoy Farm and Gardens pavilion, 1604 Taft Highway, Signal Mountain. Dr. Andrew Brower, biology professor at Middle Tennessee State University, speaks on “Monarch Butterfly Migration: An Endangered Phenomenon?” with questionand-answer session. 2 p. m.

Saturday, Sept. 15. 423886- 4522.

CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — 57 E. Fifth St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery. Adults $ 17.95 plus tax, ages 12 and under $ 11 plus tax. Tours 8: 30 p. m. nightly by appointment. 423- 800-5998.

CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Hot Rod Auto Show with 30 auto collectors showing their trucks and cars along with more than 200 vendors of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, flowers and original art. Free. 11 a. m.- 4 p. m. Sundays. 423- 6482496.

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.

› Friday, Sept. 14: Radical Reptiles & Snake Feeding, 3- 4 p. m., $ 5 parking, learn what makes reptiles unique. ›

Friday, Sept. 14: Night hike, 7: 30- 9: 30 p. m., $ 10 plus $ 5 parking, ages 10 and older can take 2- mile hike to learn geology and history of canyon. Reservations required.

CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT — Car Express, Shallowford Road at Highway 153. Siskin Children’s Institute and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga host single- elimination King of the Corn Hole Tournament. Teams of two $75. 8 a. m.-2 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 15. KingoftheCornHole.org.

FLOWER SHOW — Old Woolen Mill, 445 Church St., Cleveland, Tenn. Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, District III, presents “What A Wonderful World.” Free. 1-5 p. m. Friday, Sept. 14. 423-304-7550.

HARRISON BAY STATE PARK — 8411 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison. Full moon 1.5- mile paddle on Lake Chickamauga with stop for campfire and hot refreshments. Must be 14 or older and minors must be accompanied by an adult; $ 30 or $ 50 per person. 7-10 p. m. Friday, Sept. 21. Registration deadline: Sept. 17. 423-344- 6214.

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.

› Tuesday, Sept. 18: Skyuka Springs Loop hike at Reflection Riding, easy-to- moderate 6.2 miles. Meet at Food City in Red Bank at 9 a. m. or at Reflection Riding at 9: 30 a. m.

› Saturday, Sept. 22: McGill Creek section of the Cumberland Trail from Roaring Creek trailhead in Graysville to McGill Creek bridge, in-and-out easy-to- moderate 5 miles. Meet at Durham Street in Soddy- Daisy at 9 a. m. MUSIC COLLECTORS SHOW — Hamilton Place Residence Inn, 2340 Center St. East Ten- nessee Music Collectors Show features vendors from across the South selling vinyl albums, 45s, CDs, memorabilia; $2 per person. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. 704-996-9945.

NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS

DAY — Brown’s Ferry Federal Road trailhead, 707 Moccasin Bend Road. Volunteers needed

for cleanup and maintenance of walking path located at Brown’s Ferry Federal Road trail nicknamed the Cracker Line. Come dressed for outdoor work in long-sleeved shirts, long pants, work gloves and tennis shoes or work boots. Bring cap, sunscreen, bug spray and water. Sign- ups at 9 a. m. Saturday, Sept. 22. 706- 866- 9241. OUT ON 8TH — Eighth Street between Pine and Chestnut streets. Friday night street party with appetizers, small plates, cocktails, beer, live music, artist demonstrations and items for sale from West Village merchants. 5-8 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 5. www.facebook.com/westvillageCHA. 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. Admission $ 10 adults, $7 ages 4-11 and ages 65 and older. All events require registration: 423- 821-1160. › Sept. 17-18: Raptor training workshop, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m., two- day workshop for beginners and experienced handlers on care, training and using birds of prey for outreach programs; $ 450 fee includes continental breakfast and lunch each day. Register through eventbrite. › Sept. 21-22: Native Plant Sale, 10 a. m.- 6 p. m., selection of trees, shrubs and perennials for sale, guided hikes and workshops both days. 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. ST. JUDE RODEO — Doug Yates Farm, 11738 Alabama Highway, Ringgold, Ga. PCA-sanctioned rodeo, postponed from August, held to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Ages 13 and up $20, ages 6-12 are $ 10. 6-10 p. m. Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 13-15. 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. September 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 run Wednesdays- Fridays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. The railroad is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. VW SWAP-A- PALUZA — RV lot at Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Bring old VW parts for swap meet; free to set up and sell parts, buy parts. 8 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 15. www.facebook.com/ events./ 199333307518137/

Books/Authors

BOOK SIGNING — Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 1370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. David A. Powell signs “Decisions at Chickamauga: the Twenty- Four Critical Decisions that Defined the Battle.” 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturday, Sept. 15. 706- 866- 9287. 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 423- 643-7700 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. 423-643-7785. › 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, 423643-7770. 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. every day except Wednesday. $ 14.95 adults and children. 423-7562738, www.cdmfun.org. › Today, Sept. 13: Free family night, 5: 30- 8 p. m., sponsored by Publix, TVA and NewsChannel 9. DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706- 876-1360. › Today, Sept. 13: Movie night, 5-7 p. m. › Friday, Sept. 14: Storytime, 4 p. m. › Tuesday, Sept. 18: Read: Alliance of Therapy Dogs, 5 p.m. ROSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. 9 a. m.- 6 p. m. Tuesdays, 9 a. m.-5 p. m. Wednesdays, 10 a. m.-7 p. m. Fridays and 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Saturdays. 706- 866-1368. › Through Sept. 21: Festival of Wreaths, view and bid on variety of wreaths, proceeds benefit library programming.

Dances

BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. $ 10 per person. 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Fridays. 423771-3646. 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 or partner needed. 7- 9 p. m. Tuesday, Sept. 18. 423- 8559474. 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. Roaring ’ 20s Dance Party with foxtrot lesson taught by Tisha Deal at 7: 30 p. m., followed by general dancing 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Friday, Sept. 14. USAD members and first-time guests, $ 5; nonmembers $ 10. chattanoogausadance.com.