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
ARTILLERY PROGRAMS — Point Park, Lookout Mountain. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park staff conduct artillery programs at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. Park admission is $7 ages 16 and older. 423-821-7786.
BLUFF VIEW WINE SERIES — Back Inn Cafe, 411 E. Second St. Monthly educational wine series for ages 21 and older; $40 per person. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6. Reservations required: 423-265-5033, ext. 4.
BOOK SALE — Eastgate Mall, B entrance, 5600 Brainerd Road. Friends of the Chattanooga Public Library’s annual book sale 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1-18. folchatt.org
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. 423-800-5998.
CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. More than 200 vendors of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, flowers and original art. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. 423-648-2496.
CLIMB THE WALNUT WALL — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Family fun learning vertical rock climbing on the Walnut Wall on the north shore of the Tennessee river. Wear gym shoes and long shorts or athletic pants. No experience needed. Minors must be accompanied by parent to sign liability release form. 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26. 423-643-6888.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. Reservations required: 706-913-7170.
› Friday, Aug. 24: Night hike, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $10 plus $5 parking. Ages 10 and older invited to
2-mile hike to learn history and geology of park, bring flashlight. › Saturday, Aug. 25: Ladies Fishing Lesson, 11 a.m., $3 plus $5 parking. Meet at the Interpretive Center to learn how to set up a fishing rod, casting and reeling, how to remove a fish and more. Class repeats Monday, Aug. 27, at 3 p.m.
COIN SHOW — Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, Ga. Blue Ridge Numismatics Association hosts 59th annual coin show with vendors to buy, sell, trade or give appraisals on coins and paper money. Young Collectors
program “Coins of the Bible” at 1 p.m. Saturday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 24-25; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26. www.brna.org.
COMMUNITY DAY — Keith Voting Precinct, 2803 Keith Road, Ringgold, Ga. Free barbecue, hot dogs and dessert, giveaways, entertainment by illusionist Jaden Maxwell. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. 706-450-0963.
DOWNHILL BIKE RIDE — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Guided 13-mile mountain bike adventure for ages 12 and older that highlights the scenic trails on Lookout Mountain and how they connect to the Tennessee Riverwalk into downtown; $25 includes bike, helmet, transportation. Teens must be accompanied by an adult; all riders must be able to independently ride, shift, maneuver and operate a bike with hand brakes. 9 a.m.-noon
Friday, Aug. 24. Reservations: 423-643-6888.
FIRST AMENDMENT DINNER — Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Road. Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga’s annual dinner honoring veterans for their service and educating guests on First Amendment rights; guest speaker is Zach Wamp. $14 per person. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28. Reservations: 423-493-0270.
GUN AND KNIFE SHOW — Alhambra Shrine Temple, 1000 Alhambra Drive. About 100 vendor tables, appraisers on hand, internet and ATM on-site, security provided; $8 per person. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. 423-892-0223.
HARRISON BAY STATE PARK — 8411 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, Tenn. Historic woodworking class to make a spatula to take home; for ages 15 and up, all experience levels. $20 per person. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. 423344-6214. 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, 423-842-3619.
› Saturday, Aug. 25: Cumberland Trail from Mowbray Pike to Sluder Lane, 5 miles. Meet at Durham Street in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.
› Tuesday, Aug. 28: Signal Point to Rainbow Lake looping back to Rainbow Falls trailhead, 3 miles. Meet at Food City in Red Bank at 8 a.m.
› Saturday, Sept. 1: Upper Leggett Road to Rock Creek Bridge and back, easy-to-moderate 5.6 miles. Meet at Durham Street in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
LIVING HISTORY ENCAMPMENT — Point Park, Lookout Mountain. The 16th Alabama unit hosts living history encampment to show how and why the Confederates withdrew from Chattanooga toward LaFayette, Ga., 155 years ago. Programs are 10:30 and 11:30
a.m., 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1; 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2. Park admission is $7 ages 16 and older. 423-821-7786.
MAINSTREET CRUISE-IN — Cleveland, Tenn., around the courthouse square. View restored cars and other special-interest vehicles on downtown streets while music from the 1950s-70s plays over speakers. Spaces are free on a first-come, first-served basis. 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. For more information: 423-5952912.
OUT ON 8TH — Eighth Street between Pine and Chestnut streets. Friday night street party with appetizers, small plates, cocktails, beer, live music, artist demonstrations and items for sale from West Village merchants. 5-8 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 5. www.facebook.com/ westvillageCHA.
PEARLS AND PUMPS DAY — Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Chattanooga
alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority hosts fundraiser for Chattanooga Area Food Bank’s sack pack program; $40 per person. 4-9 p.m. Sept. 8. cac1941delta. eventbrite.com
RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS — Ruby Falls, 1720 South Scenic Highway. Experience underground cavern with only lanterns to light the way; $29.95 adults. 8:3010:30 p.m. Fridays through November. Reservations required: 706-820-2531.
SCENIC CITY MUD RUN — Greenway Farm, 3010 Hamill Road. A 5K run on a muddy obstacle course to benefit Southeast Tennessee Veterans Coalition; $40-$60. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1. 719-291-2098.
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. August schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. The railroad is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, but trains depart Wednesdays-Fridays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m.
Books/Authors
AUTHOR TALK — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. Will Walton and Matthew Hubbard discuss young adult literature, followed by signing of Walton’s books. 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. 423-777-5629.
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 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, June 23: Chattanooga Readers and Writers Fair, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., downtown branch.
CHILDREN’S BUSINESS FAIR — Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St. First fair for children to launch their start-up businesses, market and sell their products and make their own money. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. 423-580-3827.
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturdays, story time. 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.
› Current exhibit: “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.”
› Friday, Aug. 24: Jam and Bread, 6-8 p.m., concert by The Party Truck, pizza and chance to play in museum after-hours; $3 members, $5 nonmembers. Bring cash; checks and credit cards not accepted at the door.
DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706-876-1360.
› Friday, Aug. 24: Story time, 4 p.m.
› Saturday, Aug. 25: Tweens Nerf war, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
ROSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. Ready to Read story time 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28. 706-866-1368.
STORY TIME — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. Janie Dempsey Watts reads from her children’s book, “Pap Pap Goes to Paris, and so does Ricky.” 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. 423-777-5629.
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 Ed and Elsie, calling by Charlotte Crittenden. $10 individuals, $7 students and senior adults. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, Aug. 25. 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 (sneakers or flats) shoes for dancing. No experience or partner needed. 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28. 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.