Events Calendar

To include a listing in the Out & About calendar, submit your events at www.ChattanoogaNow.com. Questions? Call Susan Pierce at 423-757-6284.

Leisure

ADULT ARCHERY — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free indoor sessions to try archery while playing games and socializing with peers; open to ages 30 and older. All equipment and instruction provided. Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 22 and 29. 423-643-6888.

AMVETS TURKEY SHOOT — AmVets Post 100, 205 County Road 813, Etowah, Tenn. Turkey shoot every Saturday through Dec. 7. Bring your own shotgun or use one of theirs. No modified barrels allowed. Stock chokes are allowed. Breakfast available at 9:30 a.m. with turkey shoot at 10. Lots of prizes. grholton@comcast.net

BATTLEFIELD BICYCLE TOURS — Chickamauga Battlefield, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Free, historical bike tours begin at Visitors Center at 9:30 a.m. for 4-mile ride on flat to moderately hilly terrain on Saturday, Oct. 19. Appropriate for ages 8 and older, children must be accompanied by an adult and ride confidently without training wheels. All riders must wear helmets.

Limited number of loaner bikes available by reservation; contact Outdoor Chattanooga at 423-643-6888. No reservation needed if bringing own bike.

BINGO BENEFIT — St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 7111 Lee Highway. Epsilon Sigma Alpha charity bingo event to benefit Walter E. Boehm Birth Defects Center with silent auction. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 423-605-6981.

BOCCE TOURNAMENT — Chattanooga Choo Choo, Glenn Miller Gardens bocce courts, 1400 Market St. Sixteenth Calvanese Singals Bocce Tournament open to anyone living within 50 miles of downtown; $10 entry fee, $500 prize. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. To register: 423-2278926 or arrive before 9 a.m.

BOWL FOR THE GOLD — Spare Time, 5530 Hixson Pike. Bowling tournament to benefit Special Olympics. 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. To register: give.classy.org/bowlforthegold19Chattanooga

BROADS GO TO THE DOGS — First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Ave. Broad Stroke Artists show and sale of fine art to benefit McKamey Animal Center; meet the artists, adoptable pets on hand looking for forever homes. 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. 703-402-9862.

CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1829 Carter St. CFC vs. Milwaukee Torrent, $10. 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 423-708-GOAL.

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 Reggie White Blvd. Buskers festival; Tennessee Dahlia Society at market taking donations for blooms. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. 423-648-2496.

CHAUTAUQUA SERIES — Chattanooga State Community College, Humanities Building Room H-1333, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Mindy Griffin and Mollee Shannon present “Bedlam: Insanity and Asylums in the 19th Century.” 2 p.m. Today, Oct. 17. Free. 423-697-2432.

CHEROKEE HISTORY TALK — Brown’s Ferry Federal Road, Moccasin Bend National Archeological District, exit Highway 27 at Manufacturer’s Road, drive west following Special Event signs to 707 Moccasin Bend Road. “Voices on the Trail of Tears” discusses Cherokee removal, and learning from past mistakes. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, bring folding chair and water. 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. 423-821-7786.

CIVIL WAR HISTORY — Meet at south entrance of Walnut Street Bridge, near 105 Walnut St. Bring chairs for 45-minute program on Union Gen. Ely Parker, a member of Grant’s staff and a Seneca tribe member, and his involvement in the Chattanooga campaign. 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. 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. $5 parking. Meet at Picnic Shelter 6 for tractor-pulled hayrides to view fall color, activities for kids. $6 adults, $3 children age 2-12, $5 parking. noon-6 Saturdays, Oct. 19 and 26. 706-657-4050

COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY — Food City, 6951 Lee Highway. Hickory Valley Christian Church hosts free neighborhood block party with live band, games, food, candy, inflatables. 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. 423-892-4270.

CORN MAZE — Blowing Springs Farm, 271 Chattanooga Valley Road. Ten acres of fall fun with corn maze, cow train, corn slingshots, Critter Corral, pumpkin market; $10, pumpkins additional charge. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 27. 706-8202531.

DREAD HOLLOW — 321 Browns Ferry Road. Annual haunted town in Lookout Valley for ages 12 and up sponsored by Ruby Falls. Admission $22, $40 RIP Fast Pass, $5-$15 escape rooms. 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, 7-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Oct. 26 plus Sunday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 31. www. dreadhollow.com

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.

ELECTRIC UNICYCLE CLASS — Adventure Sports Innovation, 191 River St. Learn how to operate and ride an e-unicycle in 30-minute class for ages 9 and older; $35. Noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Today-Sunday, Oct. 17-20. 423-591-5654.

GARDENING CLASS — UT Extension Office, 6183 Adamson Circle off Bonny Oaks Drive. Carol Mathews teaches edible landscaping class. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 19. To register, email education@ mghc.org.

GREAT PUMPKIN CELEBRATION — Bass Pro Shops, 1000 Bass Pro Drive in East Ridge, Cabela’s, 350 Cobb Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Free, family Halloween activities featuring the Peanuts characters Oct. 19-31. www.basspro.com/halloween.

› Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 19-20: Free 4-inch by 6-inch photo with the Peanuts gang, make an owl mask, play ring-toss game, noon-5 p.m.

HAMFEST CHATTANOOGA — Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway. Amateur radio convention with equipment vendors, training forums, surplus equipment sales, license tests, prizes.; $10 admission. 1-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. 423-6191678.

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, Oct. 19: No hike.

› Tuesday, Oct. 22: Booker T. Washington State Park, easy-to-moderate 3.5 miles. Meet at 8:30 a.m. in the first parking lot near the park’s swimming pool.

› Saturday, Oct. 26: John Muir Trail trailhead to Appalachia Power Plant on the Hiwassee River, 6 miles. Vehicle staging required. Meet at Food City in Ooltewah at 8:30 a.m.

GARDEN AND SOUL FESTIVAL — Highland Park Commons, 2080 Union St. Festival celebrating healthy living and wellness adds new garden art contest and showcase of garden art. Live music, soccer tournament, free children’s activities, pumpkin painting, complimentary food and drink. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Email: gardenandsoulfestival@gmail.com

LECTURE SERIES — Southern Adventist University, Iles P.E. Center, Collegedale. Three survivors of the Feather River Hospital fire in California share their stories as part of Florence Oliver Anderson Lecture Series presented by the School of Nursing; $30. 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22. 423-2362155.

MAINSTREET CRUISE-IN — Courthouse square, downtown Cleveland, Tenn. Restored and special-interest cars line the street while music of 1950s-’70s plays; swap meet in parking lot on Broad Street, south of Inman Street. Spaces free on a first-come, first-served basis; free for spectators. 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct 26. www.mainstreetcleveland.com

MUDDY PUMPKIN MUD RUN — Rhea County Courthouse, 1475 Market St., Dayton,

Tenn. Run, wade, crawl through muddy obstacle course while hauling a pumpkin; fun for all skill levels. Benefits Edge, a healthy-choices program for middle and high school students. Registration $20 ages 6-12, $45 adult or $40 each for a group of four, children 5 and under free. 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 26. 423-775-0019

ODDTOBER — Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Aquarium’s annual celebration of the world’s weirdly wonderful species, rotating programs each week to present new animals to visitors. Costumed divers in River Journey building on Saturdays in October demonstrating underwater pumpkin carving. Included in admission of $34.95 adults, $21.95 children 3-12. www.tnaqua.org

› Oct. 17-19: Creatures that Jump; Tomato frogs at 11 a.m., African tigerfish at 2 p.m.

› Oct. 20-26: Creatures that Fly; Owl oddities at 11 a.m., Butterfly release at 2 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Open house with guest Ledra Woodlee, travel and landscape photographer. She will present “Preparation, Patience and Perseverance — The Crafting of the Photograph” at 7 p.m. Today, Oct. 17. Boot camp at 6 p.m. with social hour and sensor cleanings by Berrie Smith for those who wish to purchase that service. 423-34-5643.

PUBLIC LANDS LECTURE — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, University Center auditorium, 642 E. Fifth St. Dr. Bruce Huber, professor of law at the University of Notre Dame Law School, will give a free lecture on “This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land,” sponsored by the University of Notre Dame Club of Chattanooga and the UTC Department of Psychology. 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21. 423-290-6611

REI CAMPOUT AT LULA LAKE LAND TRUST — Lula Lake Land Trust, Lookout Mountain. Spend night under the stars with music, dinner, marshmallow roast, breakfast, hiking or biking. Campers bring daypack, snack or lunch, tent, sleeping bag/sleeping pad, flashlight, clothing and toiletries; REI provides dinner, breakfast and activities in fee of $149-$169. 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, to 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. Reservations: 423-708-4754.

REI RACCOON MOUNTAIN DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKE SHUTTLE — Raccoon Mountain River Trailhead, 2510 Raccoon Mountain Road. Meet at base of Raccoon Mountain to prep your bike, then take REI shuttle to top of mountain for self-guided downhill ride; $39-$49. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.

SANDHILL CRANE KAYAK TOUR — Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, Meigs County, Tenn. REI guided kayak tour to wildlife refuge to see sandhill cranes. Introduction to kayaking equipment and basic techniques provided before embarking on journey; $75-$85 includes equipment and guides. Previous kayaking experience recommended but not required. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 26. https://www.rei.com/events/93323/sandhill-crane-kayak-tour-athiwassee-wildlife-refuge

STOVE WORKS SMACKDOWN — Persian Rug Co., 917 E. 16th St. Wrestling fundraiser includes exhibition body slam, arm wrestling, T-shirt-ripping competitions, amateur wrestling, food, music; $25-$30. 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. www.stoveworks.org

TAQUIZA TACO FESTIVAL — Miller Park, 928 Market St. First taco festival hosted by La Paz Chattanooga with food from 10 area restaurants competing for Golden Taco Award. Purchase tokens for $2 each and trade them for tacos. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taquiza-taco-festivaltickets-76285900181?aff=erelexpmlt

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. $18 adults, $12 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 on 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. 30-31, trains will depart at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m..

Children/teens

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m.

Saturday, storytime. 423-893-0186.

› Saturday, Oct. 19: Kids book hangout, 2 p.m., games and activities, take-home giveaways.

› Friday, Oct. 25: Conversation with Young Adult fiction author Jeff Zentner, 6 p.m., and release of new book by Nic Stone

› Friday, Oct. 25: Star Wars IncrediBuilds Event, 7 p.m., kids build a BB-8 to take home.

› Saturday, Oct. 26: Last Kids on Earth Training Camp, 2 p.m., see if you have what it takes to fight the Monster Apocalypse, survival quiz, giveaways, trivia.

CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Wednesday when closed. $14.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www. cdmfun.org.

› Saturday, Oct. 19: Artist-in-residence Rick Rushing, 11 a.m.

DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706-876-1360.

› Monday, Oct. 21: Decorate a mini pumpkin, 4-6 p.m.

› Monday, Oct. 21: How to be a great Dungeon Master, 4:30 p.m., workshop for tweens and teens in storytelling and game mastering for tabletop RPGs

› Tuesday, Oct. 22: Teen horror night, 4:30 p.m.

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 maneuvering 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, Oct. 26. Reservations: 423-485-1249.

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.

STORY TIME AT THE MALL — Northgate Mall play area, Highway 153. One hour of reading followed by crafts and activities for little ones. Free. 10 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. 423-242-7591.

Dances

CONTRA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts dance with calling by Chrissy David Camp. $10 individuals, $7 senior adults, $5 students. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, Oct. 26. 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. Tuesdays, Oct. 22 and 29. 423-855-9474