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

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

ANTHROPOLOGY LECTURE — Lee University, Humanities Center Room 100, Cleveland, Tennessee. Ashley Atkins from the University of Hawaii at Manoa presents “Habitual Activities of Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherer-Fishers and Farmers: A Case Study from Japan.” Free. 6 p.m. today, Nov. 14. 423-614-8621.

ARCHAEOLOGY LECTURE — Southern Adventist University, Lynn Wood Hall Chapel, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. Dr. Felix Hoflmayer presents free lecture on “The Austrian-Israeli Expedition to Tel Lachish After Three Years of Excavation.” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19. 423-236-2030.

ASTRONOMY — Jones Observatory, 10 S. Tuxedo Ave. off Brainerd Road. Gates open 5:30 p.m., lecture on galaxy clusters and planetarium show 6 p.m.,

telescope viewing until 8. 423-425-4518.

CAPITOL TREE STOP — Miller Park, 928 Market St. The Christmas tree that will stand on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol makes a stop in town on its way from New Mexico to Washington, D.C. 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21.

CHATTABREW TOURS — Location given upon reservation. ChattaBrew Tour gives behind-the-scenes tours and tastings at local breweries over four hours, as well as time to purchase cans and growlers for later. Included in $40 ticket is beer bus, tastings at each stop, bottled water and Brewing 101 lessons from tour guide. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturdays. 423-232-0427.

CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. Chattanooga Beard Contest as part of No Shave November at 1:45 p.m. Judging in categories of Most Festively Decorated, Most Likely to Succeed, Best Groomed and Longest Beard. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. 423-648-2496.

EAST RIDGE CHRISTMAS PARADE — Ringgold Road between Tombras Avenue

and Germantown Road. 6:308:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. 423-867-7711

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, Nov. 14-17. 423-591-5654.

ENCHANTED GARDEN OF LIGHTS — Rock City, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain. More than a million LED lights displayed over 30 holiday scenes at 25th anniversary of Christmas light extravaganza. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 22-Jan. 4, nightly except Christmas Eve. Adults $16.95$29.95, children ages 3-12 are $8.95-$15.95. https://www. seerockcity.com/buy-tickets/ › Dec. 2-4, 7-8: Dinner With Santa, 6 p.m., holiday buffet requires reservations. $45.95 ages 3 and up, includes admission to Enchanted Garden of Lights.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT — Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. Double feature with “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at 6:30 p.m. and “Get Smart” at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Free, but bring a lawn chair for seating. 423-648-2442

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: 423-3326517 or 423-240-3443.

› Saturday, Nov. 16: Brady Mountain trail section of the Cumberland Trail, moderately strenuous, in-and-out 6.6 miles one way. Meet at Durham Street parking lot near Soddy-Daisy ballfields at 8:30 am.

› Tuesday, Nov. 19: John’s Mountain/ Keown Falls double loop, 5.4 miles total. Hikers have option to hike only the lower loop to the falls (easy), and/or the upper loop to John’s Mountain (moderate to strenuous.) Meet at the old Food City in East Ridge at 8:30 a.m. Take the East Ridge exit off of I-24, turn left and cross the bridge. Go about three city blocks and you will see it on the left. Park down toward the flea market.

› Saturday, Nov. 23: Suck Creek Road trailhead to Signal Point on Signal Mountain, moderately strenuous 8.4 miles. Meet in Food City parking lot at the foot of Signal Mountain at 8:30 a.m.

HOLIDAY STROLL —Downtown Dayton, Tenn. Tree lighting at 6 p.m., shopping sales and door prizes at Dayton merchants, music and visit from Santa. 5-8 p.m. Today, Nov. 14. mainstreet@ volstate.net.

MAD HATTERS HIGH TEA — Chattanooga Whiskey, 890

Riverfront Parkway. Scenic City Clay Arts fundraiser with pottery wheel demonstrations and throwdown contest, silent auction, food and drink. Tickets in advance $65, at the door $75. 6-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. sceniccityclayarts.org.

PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA — Northgate Mall, Highway 153, and Hamilton Place, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Bring your leashed furry friends for photos with Santa from 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 18-Dec. 16. http://www.visitnorthgatemall.com/connect?filters=type_events

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Tom and Pat Cory present “After the Leaves Fall — Winter Photography Alternatives” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Leon Kendricks discusses “Tethering Your Camera” at 6 p.m. boot camp. Free and visitors welcome. 423-34-5643.

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: 423-591-5654

› Friday-Sunday, Nov. 15-17 and 22-24: Licensed drivers ages 18 and older can take an all-electric off-road adventure at the property. Instructional training and safety briefings included; $139 per person. 1:30-3 p.m.

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, Nov. 16. https://www.rei.com/events/91931/ raccoon-mountain-downhill-mountain-bike-shuttle/246361

SANDHILL CRANE KAYAK TOUR — Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, Meigs County, Tenn. Join REI for guided kayak tour to wildlife refuge to see 12,000 sandhill cranes. Introduction to kayaking equipment and basic techniques provided prior to embarking on paddle; $75-$85 includes all equipment. 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Nov. 17. https://www.rei. com/events/93323/sandhillcrane-kayak-tour-at-hiwassee-wildlife-refuge

SANTA AND HIS REINDEER — Ringgold Train Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Visit by Santa and his reindeer for photo-ops. 1-4 p.m. Saturday,

Nov. 30. 706-935-3061

SANTA ARRIVES AT CABELA’S — Cabela’s, 350 Cobb Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Bring the family for the unveiling of Santa’s Wonderland with free hot chocolate at 5:30 p.m., free stocking decorating and photo with Santa from 6 to 8 p.m. 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. www.cabelas.com

SCENIC CITY SUPPER CLUB — Miller Plaza, 928 Market St. Harvest Supper features Chef John Fleer of Asheville, North Carolina, a five-time James Beard Award semifinalist, and four local chefs. Four-course meal paired with wines from Frederick Corriher’s portfolio of French wines. 4:30 p.m Sunday, Nov. 17. Tickets $170 per person, which includes all drinks, food and gratuity. https://www.eventbrite.

com/e/the-harvest-supperfeaturing-chef-john-fleertickets-79032567537

SWAP MEET — Gateway Antiques Center, 4103 Cloud Springs Road. Annual buy, sell or swap meet sponsored by Chickamauga Antique Tractor and Engine Club. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. 423-3163708.

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. $18 adults, $12 ages 2-12. November schedule: Trains run only on select dates due to North Pole Limited service.

› North Pole Limited, Nov. 16-Dec. 28: Marking its 20th season, these 75-minute rides include refreshments, storytelling and occasional sing-alongs. Once the train pulls into the North Pole, Santa boards for the return trip, making his way through the train cars to greet every child. Evening trains depart at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Earlier trips on select dates have departure times at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Variety of ticket prices available.

“WHY ISRAEL?” — Dry Valley Baptist Church, 451 Dry Valley Church Road, Summerville, Ga. Victor Styrsky speaks on issues facing Jewish people, why Christians should support Israel and events in the Middle East. The free talk is open to all denominations. 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. 423-645-1552.

Books/authors

AUTHOR TALK — Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road. Dr. Perry Brickman, author of “Extracted,” speaks on anti-Semitism in colleges and universities. 6 p.m. dinner Monday, Nov. 18; 7 p.m. program. Dinner $12, program free. For dinner reservations: www.jewishchattanooga.com.

BOOK SIGNING — Plum Nelly, 330 Frazier Ave., Suite 104. Artist Alan Shuptrine signs his new book “I Come From a Place.” 4-6 p.m., today, Nov. 14. 423-266-0585.

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. 706-278-0168

Children/teens

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. daily. $14.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun. org.

› Saturday, Nov. 16: Snow Day, noon-4 p.m. Meet Jack Frost and Suzy Snowflake and make wintry crafts. First flakes fall at 1 p.m., then every 30 minutes after that until 4 p.m.

PJ PARTY WITH SANTA — Northgate Mall, Highway 153. Wear your favorite pajamas and celebrate Santa’s arrival at the mall with a party that includes art activities, instrument petting zoo, character appearances, reindeer pretzels and more. Tickets are $10, proceeds benefit Siskin Children’s Institute. 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. No tickets sold at door. Purchase at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ northgate-pj-party-with-santa-tickets-76124692003.

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.

SANTA AND FRIENDS — Northgate Mall, Highway 153. Santa is joined by costumed characters for photo-ops at Santa’s Workshop near Burlington store. 6-7:30 p.m. http://www.visitnorthgatemall.com/content/family-holiday-experience

› Nov. 19: Disney princesses Snow White and Ariel will make crowns with your little ones.

› Dec. 3: The Ice Queen and Snow Princess help build a snowman.

WEAVING CLASS FOR HOME-SCHOOLERS — Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, 201 High St. Ages 7-12 learn history of American textiles, then make their own woven piece to keep; $7 per child. 1-2:30 p.m. today, Nov 14. Reservations: 423-267-7176.

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 shoes (sneakers or flats) for dancing. No experience or partner needed. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 19, 26. 423855-9474

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.