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 tour 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, Oct. 20. 423-752-5213. BOO AT THE ZOO — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Nonscary Halloween event with cartoon characters, trick- or-treat stations, costume contests, games, inflatables and pony rides; $ 10-$ 15. 5: 30- 8: 30 p. m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 19-20 and 26-27. 423- 697-1322. CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE — Chattanooga State Community College, Humanities Building auditorium, 4501 Amnicola Highway. “Double, Double, Toil and Trouble: The History of Witchcraft and Demonic Women in Literature, Media and Culture” is presented by Mindy Griffin and Mollee Shannon. 2 p. m. today, Oct. 18. 423- 697-2432

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- 8005998. CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. Erlanger Health Fair with body mass index, blood pressure checks, sleep disorder assessments and other screenings. Shop more than 200 vendors of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, flowers and original art. Free. 11 a. m.- 4 p. m. Sundays. 423- 648-2496.

Oct. 21: Dahlia Society Bloom Sale, 11 a. m. until sold out, all sizes and colors of blooms for sale. 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, Oct. 19: Why Do Leaves Change Color, 2 p. m., $ 3 plus $ 5 parking. Children meet at Interpretive Center to learn what makes vibrant colors appear on leaves followed by short laboratory experiment performed by all participants.

Friday, Oct. 19: Night hike, 6: 30 p. m., $ 10 plus $ 5 parking, 2- mile hike for ages 10 and up to learn geology and history of canyon.

Saturday, Oct. 20: Fall foliage hike, 11 a. m.-1: 30 p. m., $ 5 parking, hike overlook trail along East Rim of canyon and learn tree identification.

Saturday, Oct. 20: International Observe the Moon

Night, 7-10 p. m., $ 5 parking, meet at the top of the disc golf course to observe the night sky through telescopes with members of the Barnard Astronomical Society. DREAD HOLLOW — 321 Browns Ferry Road. Halloween haunted town with more than 20,000 square feet of horror and intense fear tactics. Not recommended for ages 12 and younger; $20-$ 35. 7-11 p. m. Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 28 and Wednesday, Oct. 31. 423- 821-2544. FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY — Miller Park, 928 Market St. Food trucks parked around Miller Park, Sound Corps sponsors sidewalk stages with local musicians performing. 11: 30 a. m.-1: 30 p. m. Friday, Oct. 19. www. millerparkplaza.com GARDENING CLASS — UT Extension Office, 6183 Adamson Circle off Bonny Oaks Drive. Hamilton County Extension Agent Tom Stebbins demonstrates proper methods of pruning, when to prune and gives other tips in free class. 10 a. m.- noon Saturday, Oct. 20. mghc.org. HARRISON BAY STATE PARK — 8411 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, Tenn. Try your hand at using English ivy to weave a basket. For ages 10 and older; $ 10 includes materials. 9 a. m.-1 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 20. Reservations required: 423-344- 6214.

Monday, Oct. 22: Full moon fitness, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., ranger-led hiking, mountain biking and other fitness activities. 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, Oct. 20: Snow Falls, moderate-to-strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in SoddyDaisy at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23: Cloudland Canyon, West Rim Trail, easy-to- moderate 4 miles. Meet at Food City in Red Bank at 9 a.m. or at trailhead at 9:30. Saturday, Oct. 27: No hike due to annual meeting in Land Between the Lakes. LEGENDS & LANTERNS — Raccoon Mountain, 319 West Hills Drive. Guided walking tour of cave, illuminated by lantern, to learn history and legends of the caverns. Friday and

Saturday nights through October. Adults $21.95, children ages 5-12 are $ 16.95. Reservations: 423- 821- 9403, ext. 1. LE PETIT MARCHE — The Westin, 801 Pine St. Local vendors market in front of the Westin hotel. 10 a. m.- noon Saturdays through Nov. 17. 423-531- 4653. MAINSTREET CRUISE- IN — Cleveland, Tenn., around the 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, Oct. 27. For more information: 423-595-2912.

MILLION DOLLAR BAND PEP RALLY — Finley Stadium, 1826 Carter St. The University of Alabama marching band stops in town and puts on a show on way to Knoxville for UTK vs. Alabama football game. 10: 30 a. m. walkthrough, 12: 30 p. m. performance Friday, Oct. 19. www. chattabamaclub.com

NIGHT HIKE — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Explore the trails of Stringer’s Ridge by the light of the full moon on free, 3-mile, guided hike. Meeting location sent when you register. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather; bring water and a headlamp. For ages 10 and up, minors must be accompanied by an adult. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24. Register: 423-643-6888.

PATHS TO PEACE — Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. Center for Mindful Living sponsors festival with children’s activities, labyrinth walks for adults and children, yoga, Qigong, art and Pies for Peace, which will provide a free piece of pie to guests cooked by a dozen area churches. Noon-3 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 27. 423- 9915835.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. PCS holds annual open house with guest Mark Alberhasky, who speaks on “In Search of Critical Focus” at 7 p.m. today, Oct. 18. Free and visitors welcome. 423-344-5643.

REAL COMEDIANS OF SOCIAL MEDIA — Metro Tabernacle Church, 2101 Shepherd Road. First show by stand- up comedy team in this city; $ 34.64-$ 42.99. 7 p. m. tonight, Oct. 18. www. eventbrite.com

ROCKTOBERFEST — Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain. German music, food and dancing and photo- ops with Ik the Troll King and the fall fairy. 8: 30 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturdays and Sundays through October. 706- 820-2531. Tickets $22.95 adults, $ 12.95 ages 3-12.

RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS — Ruby Falls, 1720 S. 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.

TIRE TRACK STREET SURVIVAL TEAM — Dade County High School, 300 Tradition Lane, Trenton, Ga. Teen driver safety program. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. 423-886-2950

TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423894- 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: Six- mile, 55- minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $ 17 adults, $ 11 ages 2-12. October 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 most Mondays through Fridays at 10:40 a. m., 12:05 and 1:15 p. m. Trains will not run on Mondays, Oct. 22 or 29. On Oct. 30 and 31, trains will depart at 10:40 a. m. and 12:05 p. m.

WALKER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY — John Ross House, Rossville, Ga. Recording and copying stories with a Walker County connection in them, bring clippings, photos, etc.; program on Stories of the Trail of Tears. 3 p. m. Sunday, Oct. 28. 423-240-7390.

Books/authors

BOOK LAUNCH — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. Brian L. Tucker releases novella “Pokeweed.” 1- 4 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 20. 423-777-5629. BOOK SIGNING — McKay’s Bookstore, 7734 Lee Highway. Alexi Ruth Engesath signs “100 Things to Do in Chattanooga Before You Die.” 1-5 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 20. 423892- 0067. BOOK SIGNING — Michael’s Fine Arts, 1325 Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. Author Janie Dempsey Watts and illustrator Lyn Martin sign “Pap Pap Goes to Paris, and so does Ricky.” 5- 8 p. m. Friday, Oct. 19. 706278- 8840. BOOK SIGNING — Oakwood Baptist Church fellowship hall, 4501 Bonny Oaks Drive. David M. Harrison signs “Bill of Rights for the Hard of Hearing.” 1-3 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 20. letmypeoplehear@yahoo.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 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, registration 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, 423- 643-7770. 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. 423-756-2738, cdmfun.org.

New exhibit: “Hello from Japan.”

ROSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. Ready to Read story hour, crafts and songs for preschoolers. 10: 30-11: 30 a. m. Tuesdays. 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 music by Ed and Elsie and calling by Clinton Ross. $ 10 individuals, $ 7 students and senior adults. 7: 30 contra lesson, 8-11 p. m. dance. Saturday, Oct. 27. 423- 629- 0333.

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.