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
APPLE-BUTTER FESTIVAL — Brooks Memorial United Methodist Church, 1543 Mercer St. See apple butter made the old-fashioned way in a large copper kettle over a fire; music and children’s activities. Free. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. 423-396-3950.
BAHA’U’LLAH’S BIRTHDAY — The Chattanoogan, 1201 South Broad St. The Baha’i community holds free reception in honor of Baha’u’llah’s birthday with music by Nicki Tejero, a film and presentation of dignitaries. 7 p.m. to midnight, Sunday, Nov. 12. 423-424-3400.
BATTLES FOR CHATTANOOGA — Chickamauga Battlefield, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Series of ranger-guided tours, hikes and living history demonstrations to mark 154th anniversary of battles. Nov. 18-19 and 23-25. www.nps.gov/chch/planyourvisit/15thchattanooga.htm
BOOMERS, SHAKERS AND BEYOND — Christ United Methodist Church, Youth Center, 8645 East Brainerd Road. Fellowship for ages 55 and older with program by Becky Crites of Chattanooga Police Department on home security. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. Register: boomers.shakers@yahoo.com
BOOTS, BEER AND BLACKJACK — 2 on the Roof, 313 Manufacturers Road, Suite 217. Buffet, beer, wine and bourbon, silent auction, dancing, blackjack tables and more to benefit Rivermont Elementary School and Chattanooga Kids on the Block. $60 individual, $100 couple, $80 VIP individual, $150 VIP couple. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. www.chattanoogabreakfastrotary.com
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — 432 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery. Adults $16.95, ages 12 and under $10. Tours 8:30 p.m. nightly by appointment. 423-821-7125.
CIVIL WAR HISTORY HIKE — Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Guided 90-minute, half-mile hike discussing monuments located along Battleline Road; dress for weather and wear comfortable shoes, bring water and folding chair if desired. 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. 706-866-9241.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706-657-4050.
› Saturday, Nov. 11 and 18: Sunset Stroll to Sunset Point, 7:30-8 p.m., $5 parking, meet at West Rim Trail access parking for short, easy walk to overlook.
› Saturday, Nov. 18: Sitton’s Gulch hike, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $15 plus $5 parking. Start at bottom of gulch and hike to bottom of the falls; strenuous 6-mile hike. Reservations required: 706913-7170.
DESOTO STATE PARK — 7104 DeSoto Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. 256-997-5025. All times are Central.
› Saturday, Nov. 11: Chase that Squirrel dog walk, 9 a.m., $10 per pet-owner pair, $5 people without dogs, children 10 and under free, meet at Never-Neverland trailhead.
› Saturday, Nov. 11: Pre-Winter Adventure Fest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $75 adults, $55 children. Join One World Adventure Co. for first pre-winter family event with hiking, kayaking, rappelling and more.
› Saturday, Nov. 11: S’mores and more, 7 p.m., $10 per person includes s’mores ingredients, at campfire ring.
EARTH CARE FORUM — Greenway Farm, 5051 Gann Store Road. “Happy Cows - Healthy Planet - Healthy You” led by Marshall and Katherine Teague, owners of Eden Thistle Land Stewardship Co. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Register: 706-278-3979.
ENCHANTED GARDEN OF LIGHTS — Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain. Annual holiday extravaganza with 30 holiday scenes and thousands of lights. 6-9 p.m. nightly Nov. 17-Jan. 6. www.seerockcity. $19.95 adults, $11.95 children ages 3-12; upgrade to add Rock City day tour additional $10 adults, $5 children.
FOSTER CARE INFO NIGHT — Chambliss Center for Children, 315 Gillespie Road. Free session to learn more about the fostering process. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. Reservations required by today, Nov. 9: 423-693-2580.
HEALING HEARTS AT HUNTER — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Anyone who has experienced a loss invited to view art and draw feeling from it. Sessions facilitated by staff of Hunter Museum and Avalon Hospice. noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. 423-892-3737.
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, Nov. 11: Heiss Mountain to Little Possum,
strenuous 6 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
› Tuesday, Nov. 14: Mowbray Pike to Sluder Lane, moderate 5 miles. Will stage vehicles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
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, Nov. 13. 423-643-6888.
NIGHT TO HONOR ISRAEL — The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Christians United for Israel along with area churches host free event to show solidarity between Jewish people and Christians in support of Israel. 7 p.m. today, Nov. 9. 423-645-1552.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Bill Lea speaks on “Winter in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. Visitors welcome. Boot camp program on “Image Evaluation” at 6 p.m. 423-344-5643.
PJ PARTY WITH SANTA — Northgate Mall, 271 Northgate Mall Drive. Children invited to wear their pajamas and enjoy cookie decorating, art project, photo booth, visits with characters; $10 per child, accompanying adult free, benefits Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee. 2 or 6 p.m. Friday Nov. 10. 423-634-1773.
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER — 400 Garden Road.
Hours of operation 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12:304 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. Admission $10 adults, $7 ages 4-11 and ages 65 and older. All events require preregistration: 423-821-1160.
› Saturday, Nov. 11: Red wolf feeding and talk, noon, free for members, $10 all others.
RUBY FALLS EXTENDED TOUR — 1720 South Scenic Highway. Guided tour allows extra time to explore cave and waterfall; $17.95-$29.95. 7:45-10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. Reservations required: www. rubyfalls.com.
SALUTE TO VETERANS — Alhambra Shrine Temple, 1000 Alhambra Drive. Alhambra Shrine Temple Ladies Helping Hands hosts Hee Haw Salute to Veterans with singing, jokes, storytelling showing patriotism. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Hot dog supper, veterans eat free, $5 all others; 7 p.m. program, $10. 423-875-9736.
SCENIC CITY WOMEN AFTER HOURS — Heritage Landing Clubhouse, 110 Heritage Landing Drive. Scenic City Women’s Network holds silent auction, dessert and coffee with speaker Selena Einwechter. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. 423698-6262. Tickets $15; make reservation at www.scwn.org.
STAR WARS DAY AT THE ZOO — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Meet-and-greets with Storm troopers, animal enrichment activities, photo-ops with characters. Dress up or wear Star Wars attire to receive $1 off admission of $9.95 adults, $6.95 children. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. www. chattzoo.org.
TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 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. November schedule: Trains depart Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Trains also depart on Fridays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m., except Nov. 24.
TRUNK SHOW — Fischer Evans, 801 Market St. Jewelry of designer Roberto Coin. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today, Nov. 9 423-267-0901.
WREATH WORKSHOP — The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th Street Place. Learn to put together artificial wreaths with The Barn designer. 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. 423-698-2276.
Books/Authors
BOOK SIGNING AND TALK — The Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St. Moms for Social Justice hosts Meredith Jade for talk and signing of “Unseen: Intersecting Faith & Sexuality in the Bible Belt.” 7:30 p.m. today, Nov. 9.
BOOK SIGNING — Point Park visitor center, 110 Point Park Road, Lookout Mountain. David Powell signs “Battle Above the Clouds.” 1-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. 706-866-9287.
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 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, preregistration 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.
› Saturday, Nov. 11: Symphonic Tales Presents ‘The Emperor and the Bird of Paradise” 1 p.m., South Chattanooga branch.
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR
› Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturday, storytime. 423-893-0186. › Books Never Ending, 247 Cloud Springs Road, Rossville, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays for ages 3-8. 706-891-0774. www.booksnever ending.com
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday; closed Wednesday. $13.95 adults and children.756-2738, www.cdmfun. org.
› Saturday, Nov. 18: Snow Day, noon-4 p.m., snow crafts, Suzy Snowflake dance party, snowflake tortillas.
HOMESCHOOLING AT THE HOUSTON — Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, 201 High St. Children learn history and culture of Native Americans while viewing artifacts from Houston collection; $8 per person. 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. Reservations: 423-267-7176. HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOP — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Ages 5 to 13 create and script a comic strip; $11 Hunter members, $16 nonmembers. 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17. Reservations: 423-267-0968.
ROSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. Preschool Ready to Read, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Come for stories, crafts and songs. 706-866-1368.
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 caller Chrissy Davis Camp and music by Mountain Creek Boys. $8 individuals, $5 students and senior adults. 5:30 p.m. potluck dinner, bring a dish; 7:30 contra lesson, 8:30-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, Nov. 11. 423-629-0333.
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.
SQUARE DANCING — 175 Emergency Road, Grandview, Tenn. Grandview Twirlers host square dances with caller Johnny Chambers. No partners required, $5 per person, casual dress. 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. 931-707-0766 or find them on Facebook at GrandviewTwirlers.
USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. Beginning Bachata lesson taught by Jesse Ramos at 7:30 p.m., dance 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. www.chattanoogausadance.com. USAD members, first-time guests and students $5, nonmembers $10.