Events Calendar
JONES MEMORIAL BARBECUE — Jones Memorial MOTORCYCLES, MOONSHINE
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
BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA ANNIVERSARY — Chickamauga Battlefield, LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Series of ranger-guided tours, hikes, lectures and living history demonstrations Sept.
15-20 to commemorate 154th anniversary of Battle of Chickamauga. For full schedule: www.nps.gov/chch/planyour visit/chickamauga154.htm. BATTLEFIELD EDUCATION
DAY — Chickamauga Battlefield, LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethope, Ga. Eighth-grade classes are invited Tuesday,
Sept. 19, to participate in rotating educational programs commemorating 154th anniversary of Battle of Chickamauga. Three block times available: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon. Reservations required: 423-752-5213, ext. 117, or email christopher_young@ nps.gov. CHAT ABOUT SCIENCE — Stone Cup Coffee House, 208 Frazier Ave. Dr. Bernie Kuhajda of Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute describes reintroduction work with lake sturgeon and gives an overview of other TNACI conservation projects. 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12. 423509-8445. CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — 432 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through
FISH FRY — American Legion Post 214, 540 Park City Road, Rossville, Ga. Newly chartered Georgia Sunshine Optimist Club holds first fish fry/ auction; proceeds support local cancer patient. Adult plate $10, child’s plate $8, includes two sides, cornbread, dessert and drink. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept.
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GARDENING TALK — GreenSpaces, 63 E. Main St. Dr. Ed Schilling gives free overview of sunflowers and reviews uses of the members of the Asteraceae family in gardens. 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11. 423-648-0963.
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, contact George Bonneau at george.r.bonneau@ gmail.com or 423-842-3619. ›
Saturday, Sept. 9: Rock Climbers parking lot to Big Soddy Gulf, slightly strenuous 5 miles. Will stage vehicles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m. › Tuesday, Sept. 12:
Leggett Road to McGill Creek, moderate 4 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m. ›
Saturday, Sept. 16: Roaring Creek, slightly strenuous 6 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.
IN THE LINE OF DUTY
RIDE — Thunder Creek Harley Davidson, 7720 Lee Highway. All-day motorcycle ride
Saturday, Sept. 9, honoring individuals who have fallen in the line of service. For more information: 423-892-4888.
United Methodist Church, 4131 Ringgold Road. Annual barbecue and bake sale to benefit children in East Ridge community. Plates $10, stuffed potato $8, sandwich $5, meat by the pound $10. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept.
9. 423-624-6073.
LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE
— Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Certified instructors teach balance, starting and stopping, basic maintenance, safety rules. All participants must wear helmet. Bikes provided for adults and older children; children shorter than 4 feet must bring own bike. 4-5:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 11. 423-6436888.
AND MUSIC — Mountain Creek Harley Davidson, 1001 Market St. Dalton, Ga., Party with music by Huskey Burnette, stunt shows by Bubba Blackwell at noon and 3 p.m. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 16. 706-370-7433.
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE
CENTER— 400 Garden Road. Hours of operation 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. Admission $10 adults, $7 ages 4-11 and ages 65 and older. All events require preregistration: 423821-1160. › Saturday, Sept 9 and 16: Red wolf feeding and talk, noon, free to RRANC member,
included in admission for nonmembers.
RIVER CANYON ADVENTURES — 21726 River Canyon Road. Explore the scenic Tennessee River Gorge with daily one-, two- or three-hour adventures priced from $35 to $50. Stop by the rope swing, rent a kayak or paddleboard or inflatable dinghy with electric motor and have fun in the water. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Register and pay on the website and get 30 minutes additional free time: www.rivercanyonadventures.com. 423-488-8211.
RUBY FALLS LANTERN
TOURS — Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. Final after-hours tour of underground
cavern with only lanterns to light the pathway. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. Reservations required, $29.95: www. rubyfalls.com/lanterntours.
TINY HOUSE FESTIVAL
— Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Road. United Tiny House Association event brings tiny houses and micro homes to town with live music, free movie showings and workshops. 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. 706-623-4332. $20-$35.
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: Sixmile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12. September schedule: Trains depart Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays trains depart at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. Railroad is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
WINES OF SICILY — Back Inn Cafe, 412 E. Second St. Bluff View wine director Michael Vasta leads wine-tasting class; $40 per person, reservations required. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 14. Reservations: 423-265-5033, ext. 4.
Books/Authors
Books, 1467 Market St. Artist Alan Shuptrine signs the Artist Catalogue and gives watercolor demonstration. 6-8 pm. Today, Sept. 7. 423777-5629.
BOOK SIGNING — Catoosa County Library, 108 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Kellie Taylor Hall signs “Just Being Me” fantasy novel. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. 706965-3600.
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. 706-259-1822.
Children/Teens
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC
LIBRARY — All locations of the Chattanooga public library system have preschool story time. The Downtown, Eastgate and Northgate libraries have Adventure Club for children ages 6 and up. The library’s teen center, Teen Stack, is located in the Downtown Library. For more information about all programming held in the Downtown, Eastgate, Northgate or South Chattanooga libraries, call 423-757-5310 or visit www. chattlibrary.org. ›
Lego Clubs: Downtown branch, every Monday, 5-6 p.m., for ages 5-11, free; Northgate branch, first Saturday of each month, 2-3 p.m., for ages 3 and up, free. 757-5314. ›
Toddler Time: Learning program for ages 18-36 months and parents/guardians, registration not required.
Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. Eastgate Library, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Northgate Library. Saturday: 11 a.m., downtown branch. ›
Baby Bounce: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10-10:30 a.m., Eastgate branch. Finger play, songs and stories for infants up to 18 months and their parent/caregiver. ›
Sept. 12: Beat making and digital music for teens, The Studio at downtown branch, 4:30 p.m. › Sept 12: Beat making and digital music for adults in The Studio, downtown branch, 6 p.m. CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR ›
Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m.
Saturday, storytime. 423893-0186.
› Books Never Ending, 247 Cloud Springs Road, Rossville, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays for ages 3-8. 706-891-0774. www. booksneverending.com CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $13.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun. org. › Saturday, Sept. 16: Chocolate festival, noon-4 p.m., chocolate tasting, chocolate making.
GIRL POWER DAY —Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place. Authors Courtney Stevens, Kristin Tubb, Lin Stepp, Nia Mya Reese, body language class by Dr. Donna Van Natten and other events. Free. 2 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 9. 423-8930186
› Sept. 16: Guy Power Day, 2 p.m., with eight authors. ROSSVILLE PUBLIC
LIBRARY — 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. Preschool Ready to Read, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Come for stories, crafts and songs. 706-8661368.
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 dance with calling by Vicki Herndon and music by Contraplicity. $8 individuals, $5 students and senior adults. 7:30 contra
lesson, 8:30-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, Sept. 9. 423629-0333.
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 —
First-Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Oak and Houston streets. Wear your favorite team’s colors for football-theme dance sponsored by Positive Christian Singles; $8 and bring snacks to share. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. 423-756-2021. SQUARE DANCING — 175 Emergency Road, Grandview, Tenn. Trivial Trivia square dance, Johnny Chambers
caller, 7 p.m. workshop, 7:30 p.m. dance, Friday, Sept. 8,
$5 per person. 931-707-0766. SQUARE DANCE CLASS
— Grandview Community Center, 175 Emergency Road, Grandview, Tenn. Learn to square dance with Johnny Chambers and the Grandview Twirlers. Classes begin
Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. First lesson is free, after that $4 per person. No partners required, casual dress. 931707-0766. USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. Beginning cha-cha lesson taught by Mark Franklin at 7:30 p.m., dance 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. www. chattanoogausadance.com. USAD members, first-time guests and students $5, nonmembers $10.