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

ALLEY HOUR — Cooper’s Alley, 10 E. Seventh St. Live music by Spinster, food/drink specials at businesses on the alley corridor. 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 2. www. rivercitycompany.com.

A NIGHT FOR PAWS GALA — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Benefit for McKamey Animal Center includes dinner by Lee Towery, live auction and music from Nashville songwriters Don Goodman and Steve Dean of Operation Song about a veteran who credits a dog for saving his life. $120 individual, $900 table for eight. 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, May 3. www. mckameyanimalcenter.org

ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND ENGINE SHOW — Prater’s Mill Historic Site, 5845 Highway 2, Dalton, Ga. Peach State Antique Tractor and Engine Club hosts free antique tractor show to see machinery and learn farm practices of yesteryear, hay rides, music and food. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4. 706-2702250.

BEAST + BARREL FIVEYEAR BASH — Beast + Barrel, 16 Frazier Ave. Restaurant

celebrates birthday with $5 deals on menu favorites, birthday cake, music by Randy Steele Trio. 6-10 p.m. today, May 2. Reservations recommended: 423-805-4599.

BIG TRUCK ROUNDUP — Westwood Baptist Church, 4001 Georgetown Road, Cleveland, Tenn. Hands-on learning opportunity for children ages 2 to 10 to explore trucks, emergency vehicles and large equipment. Free. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 11. 423-559-1112.

BOOK SALE — Eastgate Town Center, B entrance, 5600 Brainerd Road. Friends of the Public Library’s fundraiser. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Daily through May 14. 423-643-7747.

CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1829 Carter St. CFC vs. Bugeaters FC, $10. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4. 423-708-GOAL.

CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. Chattanooga Symphony & Opera performs through the afternoon showcasing string ensembles at market with nearly 200 vendors of locally grown products and original handcraft. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 5. 423-6482496.

CIVIL WAR HISTORY TALK — Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. One-hour talk on issues that plagued the Confederate Army of Tennessee before moving to a location on the battlefield. Bring a bottle of water and folding chair. 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. 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. Star party with Barnard Astronomical Society to view night sky through telescopes; $5 parking. 8-10 p.m. Saturday, May 4. 706-657-4050

CUMBERLAND TRAIL STATE PARK — Head of Sequatchie, 270 Glyph Parkway, Pikeville, Tenn. The first Cumberland Trail Spring Wellness Fair begins with a hike led by Ranger Mike Croley and Missy Kane, followed by yoga, tai chi, forest immersion therapy, free vitals checks, Outdoor Fun Zone for kids, healthy concessions. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 4. 423-566-2229.

DOG CLASS REGISTRATION — Chattanooga Obedience Club, 244 Lake City Drive, Flintstone, Ga. Next sessions of

obedience, rally, agility, canine good citizen and therapy dog classes begin Monday, May 6. Sign up online at occclub.org or at orientation and open house Sunday, May 5, 2-3 p.m. Do not bring dog, but bring pet’s current shot records. 423-4630288.

EAT SIP WALK — Chattanooga’s Southside, location to meet given upon reservation. Walking tour (less than a mile) of five Southside restaurants; $75 per person. Each stop includes sample of food and a drink while guide shares information about city and its history. 3-6 p.m. Saturdays. Reservations: 423-708-5328 or eatsipwalk.com.

FUN FAMILY EXPO — Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. First family expo at The Commons with kids zone, performances, shopping, music and Field Day games. Expo admission $1; field games $5

individuals or $20 for team of four. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, May 4. 423-486-7597.

HARRISON BAY STATE PARK — 8411 Harrison Bay Road. Feeding birds of prey program. Free. 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4. 423-344-6214.

Saturday, May 11: Star party with Barnard Astronomical Society, playground parking lot, 8 p.m., free.

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: 423-332-6517 or 423-240-3443.

› Saturday, May 4: Piney River from the picnic ground on Shut-In Gap Road to the bridge and back, 5-plus miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8:30 a.m.

› Tuesday, May 7: Foster Falls to Small Wilds and back, easy 5 miles unless hiker takes the option to hike to bottom of falls. Meet at Food City in Red Bank at 8:30 a.m.

› Saturday, May 11: Piney River trail from Newby Branch to Spider’s Den and back, easy-to-moderate 5 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy. Time to be announced.

HOW TO RIDE A BIKE FOR KIDS — Enterprise South Nature Park, 8015 Volkswagen Drive. REI staff provide personalized and group instruction to overcome children’s fears, teach skills such as start-stop and to learn to maneuver around obstacles. Children bring their own bikes (without training wheels) and helmet; child should be able to sit on the seat with feet flat on the ground. Class fee $59-$69. For ages 5-11. 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 11. Reservations: 423-485-1249. Humorist Jeanne Robertson will be the featured speaker at A Night of Encouragement on Friday, May 3, at 8 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Road, sponsored by the church’s women’s ministry. Robertson illustrates how a sense of humor can play an integral part in anyone’s success. She has produced five DVDs and CDs and written three books on humor. Her books are filled with reality-based stories that illustrate her humor philosophy. She can also be heard on XM Satellite Radio’s Laugh USA. Tickets for A Night of Encouragement are $35. For reservations: 423-892-9363.

LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP — UT Extension Office, 6183 Adamson Circle off Bonny Oaks Drive. Tennessee Smart Yards is a two-day, 5-hour workshop teaching a nine-step approach to creating a smart yard, as well as basic landscape design; class fee $10-$15. 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, May 6, and Wednesday, May 8. Registration required: 423-866-6113.

LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Learn to ride a bike while learning basic maintenance of bike parts, helmet fit, safety checks, balance, starting and stopping, road and sidewalk rules. Free. 4-5:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 13. 423-643-6888.

LOVE WINS LUNCHEON — Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Benefit for On Point includes silent auction, lunch and entertainment by singer-songwriter and author Laura Story; $100 or $125 VIP. 10:45 a.m. Thursday, May 9. 423-8999188.

MAY FEST — Archway on Glass, 2523 Glass St. Free resident-led community party with food, music by Wayne and Scarlett and community walk. 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4. 423-463-5363.

MOMMY TO BE MATERNITY FAIR — Parkridge East, 941 Spring Creek Road. Maternity fair for expectant mothers to tour The Birth Place, hear talk on how a new baby affects a

couple’s relationship and ask questions of health providers in the labor and delivery departments; $10 includes admission for expectant mom and one guest, breakfast and lunch. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Register: 800-242-5662.

PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL — The Theater at Square One, 1200 Mountain Creek Road. TenneSEA Kids 4 Clean Water and Tennessee Valley Canoe Club hosts traveling show of paddling films. Each $15 ticket includes chance on door prizes and one-year subscription to Paddling Magazine. 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, May 3. 706-6069411.

PICNIC ON THE PLAYGROUND — Signal Centers, 109 N. Germantown Road. Benefit for Signal Centers includes catered food, music by Ryan Oyer, silent auction, beer and wine. Tickets $30 and $40. 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 9. 423-698-8528.

RUMMAGE SALE — First Baptist Church, 2645 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Annual fundraiser to support church missions includes sale of furniture, household items, appliances, linens, electronics, yard tools, handbags, clothing and shoes. Baked goods, hot dogs, chips and drinks sold. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 4. 706-866-0232.

SEERSUCKER SATURDAY — The Read House, 107 W. M.L.King. Wear your favorite seersucker suit to this Kentucky Derby party with casino games, mint juleps, hors d’oeuvres, cash bars, handrolled cigars by Burns Tobacconist for sale on the patio, music from Slim Pickins Bluegrass Band. Contests for Best Individual Outfit, Couple’s Outfit, Best Derby Hat. Tickets $45, must be 21 or older to

attend. 3-6 p.m. Saturday, May 4. For tickets: www. eventbrite.com

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN HISTORY TALK — Signal Mountain Library, 1114 James Blvd. Historian Jim Douthat gives talk on the history of Signal Mountain before it became a town as part of Signal Mountain Centennial events. 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7. 423-886-7323.

STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING BEYOND THE BASICS — Chester Frost Park, 2277 N. Gold Point Circle. This SUP Level 2 class focuses on stroke technique, body positioning and balance on the board. The course is designed for self-taught SUPers; $69-$79. 4-6 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Reservations: 423-708-4754.

STEAMFEST — Rivermont Elementary School, 3330 Hixson Pike. School fundraiser includes STEAM activities, inflatables, carnival games, food, silent auction, fun run. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 4. 423-870-0610.

SUNSET SUP TOUR — Chester Frost Park, 2277 N. Gold Point Circle. Join REI staff for basic instruction on stand-up paddleboarding then take a short paddle to watch the sunset. No experience required; must be 14 or older, and youth under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Paddleboards and gear included in $45-$55 fee. 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 5. 423-708-4754.

TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028. 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: Six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12. May schedule: Trains depart Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Trains depart Tuesdays through Fridays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. The railroad is closed on Mondays. Beginning May 28, trains depart daily at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m.

UNCORKED — Renaissance Park, 200 River St. Fundraiser for Chattanooga Symphony & Opera includes music by Rick Rushing and food catered by Virgola, Walden Club, The Chef and His Wife, Dish T’Pass, Rolling J’s. General admission $75, VIP $125. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11. 423-267-8583.

WILD ONES COMMUNITY FORUM — GreenSpaces, 63 E. Main St. Join members of the Tennessee Valley chapter of Wild Ones to discuss how the chapter can help local gardeners and landscapers, program ideas and opinions. Free, pizza served. 6 p.m. Monday, May 13. 423-847-2012.

Books/Authors

BOOK SIGNING — Jim Oliver’s Smoke House Lodge and Restaurant, 850 W. Main St., Monteagle, Tenn. John Scales signs “The Battles and Campaigns of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, 1861-1865” at the Tullahoma Campaign Symposium. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4. www.civilwarroundtableofatlanta.org.

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

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturday, storytime. 423-893-0186.

› Saturday, May 4: Lego Star Wars event, 2 p.m.

CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $14.95 adults and children. 423756-2738, www.cdmfun.org.

› Current exhibit: “Native Voices”

› Saturday, May 4: “Native Voices” event day, noon-4 p.m. Alva Crowe gives flute-making and blowgun demonstration, cooking class in culinary corner at 2 p.m.

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

CONTRA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts dance with music by Girl Time and the Do-Right Daddies and calling by Janet Shephard. $10 individuals, $7 senior adults, $5 students. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, May 11. 423-6290333.

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, May 7. 423-855-9474