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

ALL IN FOR ALS — Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Charity casino night with professional dealers, open bar, music, silent auction to support patients with ALS. Tickets $50-$100. 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18. https:// allinforALS.eventbrite.com ASTRONOMY — UTC Jones Observatory, 10 S. Tuxedo Ave. Gates open 5:30 p.m., lecture and planetarium show on “The Latest from Mars” at 6, telescope viewing until 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. 423-4254518. BENEFIT ART SALE — Braxton Mill Artisans, 8717 Hixson Pike. Sale of work by Larry Bullington to benefit Nickels for Nepal, with silent auction of two original pieces valued at more than $2,500 each. Winners announced at 3 p.m., bidders must be present to receive the art. Nickels for Nepal supports schoolchildren in remote villages of Nepal. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. 423-305-2570. BIDS 4 KIDS — Doubletree Hotel, 407 Chestnut St. Western-themed benefit for Junior Achievement; $60 individual, $100 couple. 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 2. www. biddingforgood.com/ bigbidsforJAkids. BLUE MOON BARKING — Grey Rocks at Cravens Terrace, 1509 Caroline St. Benefit for Dixie Day spay-neuter program in Cleveland, Tenn., celebrates completion of first phase of historic restoration at the Lookout Mountain home; $50 individual, $90 couple. 7 p.m.-midnight Sunday, Jan. 20. www.gandhicenterforpeace.org/donate 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. Friday or Saturday nights by appointment. 423-800-5998. DINNER AND THE ARTS — Center for Creative Arts, 1301 Dallas Road. Annual dinner gala for school includes meal catered by Beast + Barrel, live and silent auctions, performance by students of the performing arts magnet school. Tickets are $35. 5-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. www. centerforcreativearts.net DINNER WITH THE DOCTOR — Hixson Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6424 Hixson Pike. “Please, No More Diets” is subject of Dr. Mike Hollie on controlling weight healthfully, followed by meal; $5 includes dinner, recipes. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22. Reservations: 423-386-551 FILM SERIES — Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road. Final film in Jewish-themed documentary series, “Inside the Mossad.” 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23. Film suitable for ages 16 and older. Tickets are $8, which includes popcorn and soft drink. 423-493-0270. HARRISON BAY STATE PARK — 8411 Harrison Bay Road. Meet at the playground parking lot for Full Moon Fitness, ranger-led activities such as hiking, mountain biking, canoeing on night of the full moon. Followed by Dutch oven peach cobbler tasting at the fire pit near the playground, $2. 6-8 p.m. Jan. 19. 615-306-0611 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, Jan. 19: Prentice Cooper State Park, Snoopers Rock to natural bridge and return, moderately strenuous 6 miles. Meet at Red Bank Food City at 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 22: East segment of Gahuti Loop at Fort Mountain. Will leave a car at bottom of the mountain so drivers can return to get cars at the top. Meet at East Ridge Food City at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 26: Flippers Bend, moderately strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Soddy-Daisy Walmart at 8:30 a.m. ICE ON THE LANDING — Chattanooga Choo Choo gardens, 1400 Market St. Final weekend to skate at open-air ice-skating rink; skate rental included in fee of $10 adults, $8 children ages 12 and younger. 2-11 pm. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday.. www. iceonthe landing.com

Today, Jan. 17: Family Night and Trivia Night. One child 12 and under skates free with paying adult from 5 to 9 p.m. During Trivia Night from 9 to 11 p.m., rink master will ask a question every 10 minutes. First person to skate to him with the answer wins prizes from Pizza Hut.

Monday, Jan. 21: Iron Skillet Championship, 9 p.m., curling competition that uses Lodge cast-iron skillets instead of the rock. LEARN TO PLAY DISC GOLF — Portland Park, 1001 Signal Mountain Road. Members of Chattanooga Flying Disc Club teach free class on rules, scoring, equipment, lingo and safety; discs available to play nine-hole course in hands-on lesson. 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. Reservations required: 423-643-6888. PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Joe Anderson speaks on “The Inspired Outdoors: Where, How and When in Landscape & Wildlife Photography.” 7 p.m. Today, Jan. 17. Gayle Domanski leads boot camp at 6 p.m. on “Beginning Photoshop Filters.” 423-34-5643. PINK BRIDE — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Bridal expo with industry vendors in one location, vendor special offers, two wedding party fashion shows, giveaways. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. www.thepinkbride.com/ shows/chattanooga/ #premium-listings TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-8948028. 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. January schedule: Trains depart every Saturday at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p. m. as well as Sunday and Monday of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

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, 1010: 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.

Saturday, Jan. 19: Pilkey- palooza, 2 p. m., party for everything Dave Pilkey (Captain Underpants, Dog Man and Cat Kid).

Saturday, Jan. 26: Book fair for Hamilton County School librarians.

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, www.cdmfun. org.

Saturday, Jan. 19: Event to celebrate opening of “Native Voices” exhibit, noon- 4 p. m. DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706- 876-1360.

Today, Jan. 17: Art at the Library, Snowman at Night, 5: 30 p. m., for ages 18 and older, paint-along art class creates snow scenes, supplies provided.

Tuesday, Jan. 22: Duct Tape Art, 4: 30- 6: 30 p. m., students in grades 8-12 make art from duct tape, materials and snacks provided. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT — First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road. Watch “Incredibles 2” with $ 1 popcorn and soft drinks; admission $ 5 per person or $ 15 maximum charge for family. 5 p. m. Sunday, Jan. 27. 706- 866-1329. 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 Mountain Creek Boys and calling by Charlotte Crittenden. $ 10 individuals, $7 students and senior adults. 7: 30 contra lesson, 8-11 p. m. dance. Saturday, Jan. 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 shoes (sneakers or flats) for dancing. No experience or partner needed. 7- 9 p. m. Tuesday, Jan. 22. 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.choochooshag club.com.