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

A NIGHT AT THE PUB — Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. Fundraiser includes sing-along around the piano, cash bar, darts, cards and shopping in the Art Room Open House; $10 per person. Must be 21 or older to attend. 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. 423-505-6520.

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. Sunday, Nov. 24, 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. today, Nov. 21.

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 Reggie White Blvd. Last week of market in open-air pavilion. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. 423-648-2496.

CHAUTAUQUA SERIES — Chattanooga State Community College, Humanities Building Room H-1333, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Jillian Thompson speaks on “The Medieval Monster and the Modern Age,” which looks at what makes a monster, who decides what is monstrous and when to be critical of those creating monstrous beings. Free. 2 p.m., today, Nov. 21. 423-697-2432.

EAST RIDGE CHRISTMAS PARADE — Ringgold Road between Tombras Avenue and Germantown Road. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. 423867-7711

EPB HOLIDAY WINDOWS — EPB, 10 W. M.L. King Blvd. Lighting ceremony for the annual holiday window displays with performance by Chattanooga Girls Choir. 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27. 423-265-3700

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. 21-24. 423-591-5654.

GRATEFUL GOBBLER WALK — Coolidge Park, 200 River St. Twentieth annual Thanksgiving morning walk to benefit Maclellan Shelter for Families. Registration $30 adults, $15 ages 12 and younger. 8-10 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 28. 423-8475844.

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

› Tuesday, Nov. 26: Chickamauga Battlefield, about 3 miles. Meet at the Visitor’s Center lower parking lot at 8:30 a.m.

› Saturday, Nov. 30: In-and-out hike of Black Mountain trail section of the Cumberland Trail, moderate-to-difficult 3.6 miles one way. Meet at the Durham Street parking lot near the Soddy-Daisy ballfields at 8:30 a.m.

ICE ON THE LANDING — Chattanooga Choo Choo gardens, 1400 Market St. Ice-skating rink with special-event nights through January. Skate rental fee, which includes skates and skating for two hours, $10 adults, $8 children 12 and younger. 2-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 2-11 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays and noon-9 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 18. Extended weekday holiday hours begin Dec. 19. www. iceonthelanding.com

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. Today, Nov. 21. Leon Kendricks discusses “Tethering Your Camera” at 6

p.m. boot camp. Free and visitors welcome. 423-345643.

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. 22-24: Licensed drivers ages 18 and older can take all-electric off-road adventure at the property. Instructional training and safety briefings included;

$139 per person. 1:30-3 p.m.

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: Sixmile, 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.

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-Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 22: Decorate a gingerbread house, enjoy music, hot chocolate and cookies; $30 members, $55 nonmembers. Reservations required: 423-756-2738.

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. 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. 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.

Dances

BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. $10 per person. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. 423771-3646.

CONTRA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts Turkey Quicky Special Mini Dance Weekend with music by Contraforce and calling by Charlotte Crittenden. Registration $35 for weekend. Friday, Nov. 29: 7:30 p.m., waltz, 8-11 p.m. contra dancing.