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

BADMINTON FOR ADULTS — Wyatt Recreation Center, 406 Colville St. Free class to learn sport that’s a fun way to exercise. Instruction and equipment available. 10 a.m.-noon Mondays and Fridays. 423-315-3716.

CHATTABREW TOURS — Location given upon reservation. ChattaBrew Tour gives behind-the-scenes tours and tastings at local breweries over four hours. 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.

CHEROKEE HISTORY TALK — Moccasin Bend National Archeological District, Gateway site near 130 Hamm Road. National Park Service program on the Cherokee who fought alongside Andrew Jackson during the Creek War. 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. 423-821-7786.

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. ThursdaySunday. Resumes Jan. 12. 423-591-5654.

FAMILY DAY — Museum Center at Five Points, 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Free celebration of Appalachian heritage includes making rag dolls, butter-making and an instrument petting zoo. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. 423-339-5745.

HARRISON BAY STATE PARK — 8411 Harrison Bay Road. Join ranger at Bear Trace Golf Course parking lot for stroll under the full moon; dress warmly. 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. 423-344-6214.

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, Jan. 11: Prater Place and Hemlock Falls trail at Fall Creek Falls Park, moderate 5.8 miles in and out. Meet at Soddy-Daisy Durham Street parking lot at 8:30 a.m.

› Tuesday, Jan. 14: Brush Creek trail, Highway 64, one mile east of Boyd’s Gap. Map available via Cherokee National Forest forestry service, easy 5-6 miles, in and out. Meet in the Ooltewah Food City parking lot at 8:30 a.m.

› Saturday, Jan. 18: Flipper Bend Loop, moderately strenuous 8 miles. Meet at the Soddy-Daisy Walmart parking lot at 8:30 a.m.

ICE ON THE LANDING — Chattanooga Choo Choo gardens, 1400 Market St. Ice-skating rink admission of $10 adults, $8 children 12 and younger includes skate rental and two hours of skate time. 2-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 2-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday Jan. 4-20. www.iceonthelanding.com

› Mondays, Jan.13 and 20:

Military night, $2 off adult ticket with military ID between 5 and 9 p.m.

› Tuesday, Jan. 14: UTC Night, collegians $2 off adult ticket with valid student ID.

› Wednesdays, Jan. 15:

Charitable Wednesdays, 20% of skating proceeds between 5 and 9 p.m. will be donated to local nonprofits.

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, Jan. 13. Reservations required: 423-643-6888.

PADDLE THE HIWASSEE WILDLIFE REFUGE — Transportation from Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., to refuge in Birchwood. Learn the basics of all paddle sports then put to practice in guided and equipped kayak tour to view migrating Sandhill cranes; $45 fee includes all equipment, instruction tour and transportation to and from refuge. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 25. Limited class size; online registration required: outdoorchattanooga.com/ event/winter-workshop-paddlethe-hiwassee-wildlife-refuge/

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Mark Lakey, co-owner of Art Warehouse, presents program on digital printing at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. Richard Smith will discuss “Lightroom, Part 1” at 6 p.m. boot camp. Free and visitors welcome. 423-344-5643.

REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER— 400 Garden Road. Hours of operation 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. TuesdaysFridays, 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

› Saturday, Jan. 11: Sandhill crane expedition, 1-6 p.m., $15. Join Dr. David Aborn at wildlife sanctuary then carpool to Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge to see thousands of birds in the wild. Tennessee Ornithological Society members will be on hand with spotting scopes; bring camera for photo-ops.

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. 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.

WHISKEY AND CHEESE TASTING — London Calling, 715 Cherry St. Evan Baugh of the Edrington Group and Jesse Watlington, co-owner of Blue Fox Cheese Shop, host Macallan Scotch Whiskey tastings paired with cheeses; $30 per person. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ macallan-scotch-cheesetasting-tickets-85423898179.

WINTER WORKSHOP SERIES — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free series of workshops on Wednesdays through Feb. 19. Speleoart The Art of Caving, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Reservations: 423-643-6888.

› Jan. 22: Intro to paddle sports

Children/Teens

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

CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $14.95 adults and children. 423756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. › Today, Jan. 9: Free family night, 5:30-8 p.m.

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

› Today, Jan. 9: Movie night, 5-7 p.m.

› Saturday, Jan. 11: Teen & Tween Nerf Day, 1:30 p.m., permission forms required to participate in Nerf games.

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.

WATERCOLOR BASICS — UT Extension Office, 6183 Adamson Circle off Bonny Oaks Drive. Ages 9 to 19 invited to join the 4-H Citizenship Club and learn the basics of watercolor art. No charge to join, art supplies provided. 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. 423-855-6113.

ZOOPERHERO DAY — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Zoo’s first RendeZoo event includes costume characters for photo-ops, mask crafts and animal programs. Guests who dress as a superhero or wear their superhero T-shirt receive $1 off regular admission of $12.95 adults, $9.95 children ages 3-12. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. 423-697-1322.

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 Girl Time and the Do-right Daddies and calling by Charlotte Crittenden. $10 individuals, $7 senior adults, $5 students. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, Jan. 11. 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. Tuesdays, Jan. 14 and 21. 423-855-9474

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.

SINGLES DANCE — FirstCentenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Oak and Houston streets. Winter Wonderland dance, $8 and bring finger foods to share. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. 423-756-2021.

USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Come dressed as your favorite movie star and learn the Foxtrot from Christopher Holt at 7:30 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. USA Dance members and first-time guests $5, nonmembers $10. www. chattanoogausadance.com.