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
CHATTANOOGA ZOO EVENTS — 301 N.Holtzclaw Ave. $9.95 adults, $6.95 ages 3-12. 423-697-1322.
Friday, Sept. 9: After Hours With the Animals, when zoo leaves doors open a little longer for animal enrichment activities, dinner at Gombe Cafe, 5-8 p.m. Regular admission.
Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 10-11: Patriot Day Weekend Celebration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission for active military, veterans, police officers, firefighters and first responders, plus three additional guests; must show official ID.
AMATEUR RADIO CLASSES — McDonald Road Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5440 McDonald Road, McDonald, Tenn. Free class for General Class license meets five consecutive Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 14. Anyone who already has the Technician license can upgrade to receive greater operating frequencies and privileges by taking this class. Registration required: 706965-2425.
AMERICA OF THE 192030s — Sculpture Fields at Montague Park, 1800 Polk St. Cocktail party among 32 pieces of large-scale sculpture, then board Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum train for dinner and ride before benefit ends at studio home of John and Pamela Henry, 6 p.m. Sept. 16. $250. Limited seating. Reservations required: 423-266-7288.
AMERICAN QUILTERS SOCIETY — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Workshops, quilt displays, contests and vendors at AQS week in Chattanooga, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 14-16; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 17. Single-day tickets $11.20 members, $14 nonmembers. Multi-day passes and group tickets also available. www.quiltweek. com/chattanooga.
BATTLEFIELD BICYCLE TOURS — Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Visitor Center, 3370 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Free monthly bike tours through 3 to 4 miles of Civil War battlefield for adults and children ages 8 and older accompanied by an adult, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17. Helmets required. Loaner bikes available from Outdoor Chattanooga with reservations: 706-866-9241.
BODY POSITIVE FASHION SHOW — Hart Gallery, 110 E. Main St. New fundraiser features runway show with fashions by Plato’s Closet, Style Encore and Northside Neighborhood Thrift Store on models of all sizes, with wine and cupcakes, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 17. $15 in advance, $20 at door for ages 11 and older; free for children 10 and younger. www. bodypositivechatt.org.
CHAMPAGNE & CHOCOLATE RHOYAL AFFAIR — Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. Sigma Gamma Rho sorority fundraiser includes music, champagne, chocolate-covered foods and fun in the museum, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. $35 individual, $300 table. 423529-0758.
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — The Little Curiosity Shoppe, 138 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery, 8:30 nightly. $15.95 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-8217125.
CHATTANOOGA SIDEWALK TOURS — Choice of two tours daily: Dynamo of Dixie, 10 a.m.; Bluff and Bridges , 6 p.m. $15 adults, $7 children 12 and younger. Reservations required: 423-228-0448, www. chattwalktours.com.
CHATTANOOGA STAMP CLUB — Hickory Valley Christian Church, 6605 Shallowford Road. Program on Canadian Small Queens by John Burnett of Huntsville, Ala., 7:30 p.m. today, Sept. 8. APS sales books available to select stamps for purchase at 6:30 p.m. 423-838-6292.
CHILI COOK-OFF — Miller Park, M.L. King Boulevard at Market Street. Chattanooga Friends sponsors competition among teams from local companies and restaurants to benefit four nonprofits, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 16. $250 team entry free, $5 to sample chili day of competition. 423710-6662.
CLOUDLAND CANYON
STATE PARK — 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706-657-4050. Wild Cave Tours, 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 10-11. Get muddy and wet climbing and crawling through cave. $30-$60 plus $5 parking. Reservations required: www. GeorgiaGirlGuides.com.
CRABTREE FARMS FALL PLANT SALE AND FESTIVAL
— Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St. Sale of sustainably grown vegetable, fruit, herb and flower starts along with free workshops, music, arts and crafts vendors and free kids activities, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. 423493-9155.
DESOTO STATE PARK — 7104 DeSoto Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. 256-997-5025. Campfire Talk: Weather Wonders, 8-9 p.m. CDT Friday, Sept. 9 (moves inside Nature Center if raining). Meteorologist Tim Troutman discusses severe storms, tornadoes, flash flooding, lightning safety and weather safety.
ELDER SCHOLARS — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, University Center, Signal Mountain Room. Mayor Andy Berke speaks on his administration, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. Free and open to adults age 50 or older. 423-827-4049.
FALL LAWN CARE — Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., 5829 Main St. Learn how to repair summer’s damage and prepare the lawn for winter from professional landscape designer Pete Neilsen, 9 a.m. Sept. 17. Free admission; purchase discount. 423-238-9775, www. ooltewahnursery.com.
FAMILY FUN DAY — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Family event to announce winners of children’s story-writing contest and launch free Hunter Kids Club with teen guides giving museum tours, storytelling, dance performances, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. 423-2670968.
FRIDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARK — Angel Park on University Avenue, downtown
Sewanee, Tenn. Sewanee Business Alliance sponsors block party with food and drink vendors and live music, 6 p.m. Fridays. 954-830-4760.
GOFEST — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Free day for visitors of all abilities to enjoy entertainment, animal interaction and exhibits from social agencies and civic groups, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 17. 423-643-7814.
INTRO TO MOUNTAIN BIKING — Greenway Farm, 5051 Gann Store Road. Outdoor Chattanooga class for ages 10 and older teaches core skills required for mountain biking, bike safety check, riding positions for off-road terrain, climbing and descending and single track riding techniques, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 16. $10. Reservations required: 423643-6888.
HIKES — Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423-842-3619. Booker T. Washington Park, moderate 7 miles, Saturday, Sept. 10. Meet in Highway 153 Target parking lot at 8 a.m.
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM & NATURE CENTER — 400 Garden Road. 423-821-1160.
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 9-10: Fall Plant Sale, featuring dozens of varieties of native plants and gardening workshops, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.
Saturday, Sept. 10: Plant Form and Function Part 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., hosted by Tennessee Valley chapter of Wild Ones, $65 general public, $55 Wild Ones and Reflection Riding members.
Sunday, Sept. 18: Monarch banding, noon-3 p.m., butterfly excursion led by Tennessee Aquarium horticulturalist Christine Bock, free for mem-
bers, $7-$10 nonmembers.
RIVER CANYON ADVENTURES — 21726 River Canyon Road. Explore the scenic Tennessee River Gorge with one-, two- or three-hour adventures priced from $30 to $50, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Appointments required: 423488-8211, 423-488-1345. www. rivercanyonadventure.com.
RUBY FALLS EVENTS — 1720 S. Scenic Highway.
Fridays through September: Lantern tours for rarely seen views deep within Lookout Mountain cavern, 8:3010:30 p.m. $26.95. Reservations required: 1-800-755-7105.
Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 10-11: Football at the Falls, noon-6 p.m., scavenger hunt
for logo footballs hidden in the cave, watch games on flat-screen TVs on Fun Forest deck area. Included in regular admission: $19.95 adults, $11.95 children 3-12.
TASTER’S LUNCHEON — St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, 7111 Lee Highway. Annual auction, luncheon and fashion show sponsored by Epsilon Sigma Alpha to benefit Walter E. Boehm Birth Defects Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. $15. Anyone purchasing a ticket in advance is eligible for a $100 cash drawing. 423-266-5215.
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S — Tennessee Riverpark, Pavilion 3, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Two-mile walk to benefit Alzheimer’s Association, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 17. Registration 9 a.m., opening ceremony 10 a.m. 423-265-3600.
WINE DINNER — St. John’s Restaurant, 1278 Market St. Five-course formal dinner prepared by executive chef Rebecca Barron paired with “Saint” wines selected by sommelier Michelle Richards, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11; starting with cocktail hour at 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Believe campaign for new Children’s Hospital. $250 all-inclusive. https://stjohnsrestaurant.in stagift.com/believe-campaign.
WINE TASTING — Back Inn Cafe, 412 E. Second St. Bluff View Wine Director Michael Vasta leads wine-tastings, 6:30 p.m. today, Sept. 8. $37. Reservations required: 423265-5033, ext. 4.
WINE YOGA — Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Yoga session led by Sara Mingus followed by sweet wines from winery, 4-6
p.m. Sept. 18. Bring mat and water. One hour of yoga and one glass of wine included in $15 ticket. 706-937-9463.
Farmers Markets
BRAINERD FARMERS MARKET — Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. Open 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 423-698-0330.
CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. This week’s theme: Run of Honor, an 8K and 1-mile fun fun honoring public servants and benefiting Tim Chapin Scholarship Fund and Fort Campbell Fisher House, with 6:30 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. start, 10 a.m. awards. Music by John Lathim & Michelle Young at 12:30 p.m., Metro Musicians at 2 p.m. 423-402-9958, www. ChattanoogaMarket.com.
CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. www. ChattanoogaMarket.com.
COLLEGEDALE MARKET — Site of Collegedale Commons, behind Ooltewah Library on Apison Pike, Collegedale. Open 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. 423-664-3022.
HIGHLAND PARK COMMONS
— 2000 Union Ave. Open 4-7 p.m. Thursdays. 423-838-9804.
LOOKOUT FARMERS MARKET — Audubon Acres, 900 North Sanctuary Road. Open 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays. www. lookoutfarmersmarket.com.
MAIN STREET MARKET — 324 E. Main St. Open 4-6 p.m.
Wednesdays. mainstfarmers market.com.
OOLTEWAH FARMERS MARKET — Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., 5829 Main St. Open 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. 423-238-9775.
RED BANK FARMERS MARKET — Red Bank United Methodist Church front lawn, 3800 Dayton Blvd. 3-6 p.m. Mondays. 423-838-9804.
SODDY-DAISY FARMERS MARKET — Poe’s Tavern Historical Park by Soddy-Daisy City hall, 9835 Dayton Pike. 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 423332-5323.
ST. ALBANS HIXSON MARKET — St. Albans Church, 7514 Hixson Pike. 10 a.m. to noon. Saturdays. 423-842-1342.
ST. ELMO —Incline Railway, 3917 St. Elmo Ave., 4-7 p.m. Fridays. 423-838-9804. open.
Dances
GRANDVIEW TWIRLERS FISH FRY — Spring City United Methodist Church, 245 Church St., Spring City, Tenn. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, followed by square and round dancing at 7:30 with callers Johnny Chambers and Robbie Carrington. $10 for dinner and dance, $8 dinner only. 423802-1136.
SINGLES DANCE — First-Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Houston and Oak streets. Positive Christian Singles hosts football-themed dance, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. Wear your favorite team’s jersey or colors. $8 and bring snacks to share. 423-756-2021.
USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church gymnasium,
4315 Brainerd Road. Dust off your poodle skirts and leather jackets for 1950s night, Friday, Sept. 9. Beginner lesson in East Coast swing at 7:30 p.m. followed by general dancing 8:30-10:30 p.m. $5 first-timers and students under 21, $10 nonmembers. 423-645-4888.
Books/Authors
GIRL POWER WEEKEND — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Author events and special programming to support Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, Saturday, Sept. 10. 423-893-0186. ›
Storytime reading from “Ada Twist, Scientist,” 11 a.m. › Book signing by Dwayna Litz for “Happiness: No Man Required,” 2 p.m. › Book signing by Roslynne Steinberg for “Never Having To Say: Could Have, Should Have, Would Have,” 3 p.m. Free drawing for her painting of World Trade Center before 9/11. ›
Book signing by Camille Stone for “This Woman’s Worth,” 4 p.m.
Children/Teens
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. (main library) plus branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-7575310, www.chattlibrary.org. ›
Monday, Sept. 12: Signing story time for ages up to 5 and parent, 10:30-11 a.m., Eastgate branch, learn sign language through songs and stories. ›
Saturday, Sept. 17: Etsy Small Business Branding Workshop, noon-3 p.m., meet other online sellers for interactive workshop on branding, limited to 20, must preregister on library’s website calendar.
DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. Story time, 11 a.m. Tuesdays. 706876-1360.
NATURE NUTS — Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Explore late-summer meadow during Goldenrod Jungle to see pollinators and herbivores, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 22. $7-$17. Register child only: 423-267-3474.