Events Calendar

Leisure A DAY ON THE LAKE —

Haig Mill Lake Park, Dalton, Ga. Dalton Parks and Recreation Department hosts open house for public to see new park, rent kayaks, participate in instructional clinics. Paddle boards and swimming not allowed. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 8, 15 and 22. 706-278-5404.

A TASTE OF DALTON —

Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Preview party for guild’s Festival fine arts and craft show; $55 per person. 7-9 p.m. Friday,

Sept. 14. 706-278-0168.

BATTLEFIELD BICYCLE TOURS —

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Free, 2.5-hour bicycle tours through battlefield led by Outdoor Chattanooga with rangers providing history of park. Ride is 4 miles on moderately hilly terrain; appropriate for ages 8 and older, children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone must wear a helmet. 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 15. 423-752-5213.

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 through Sept. 18. folchatt.org › Sept. 15: Half-price day ›

Sept. 16: $5 bag day and free

for teachers and nonprofit representatives ›

Sept. 17: $1 a bag › Sept. 18: Bring your own box for free books

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.

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, Sept. 7: Night hike, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $10 plus $5 parking, ages 10 and older can take 2-mile hike to learn geology and history of canyon. Reservations required. ›

Saturday, Sept. 8: Ladies outdoor skills, land navigation, 11 a.m., $5 parking. Meet at Interpretive Center to learn basics of using a map and compass. A compass will be provided if you don’t have one.

FLOWER SHOW —

Old Woolen Mill, 445 Church St., Cleveland, Tenn. Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, District III, presents “What A Wonderful World.” 1-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14.

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, 423-8423619. ›

Saturday, Sept. 8: North Chickamauga Creek segment of the Cumberland Trail from Montlake Road trailhead to about 1.5 miles past Boston Branch overlook and back. Moderate-to-strenuous 7 miles. Meet at Walmart parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m. ›

Tuesday, Sept. 11: Benton Falls and Chilhowie Mountain, easy-to-moderate 5 miles. Meet at Food City in Ooltewah at 9 a.m.

INTRODUCTION TO MOUNTAIN BIKING —

Greenway Farm, 5051 Gann Store Road. Class for ages 10 and up to learn core skills, safety, riding body positions and more, $10. 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept.

7. Registration required: 423643-6888.

LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE —

Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free class for ages 6 and up teaches helmet fit, bicycle fit, safety rules, starting and braking, rules for sidewalks, greenways and roads. 4-5:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10. Reservations: 423-643-6888.

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 snack pack program; $40 per person. 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. cac1941delta. eventbrite.com

POLO MATCHES —

Bendabout Farm, 3553 South Lee Highway, McDonald, Tenn. Polo matches featuring nationally ranked players benefit 6th Cavalry Museum in Fort Oglethorpe; free but donations accepted. Matches at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

15; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16. www.bendabout.com.

REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER—

400 Garden Road. Hours of operation 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 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: 423-821-1160. ›

Monday, Sept. 10: Fall Homeschool Day, 10 a.m.-3

p.m., suggested donation $5 per student, $10 per parent. Children participate in Forest School.

RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS —

Ruby Falls, 1720 South Scenic Highway. Experience underground cavern with only lanterns to light the way; $29.95 adults. 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Fridays through November. Reservations required: 706820-2531.

TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA —

Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 8948028. 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. $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12. September schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Trains also run Wednesdays-Fridays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. The railroad is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Books/Authors BOOK SIGNING —

Tennessee Valley Theatre, 184 W. Jackson Ave., Spring City, Tenn. Barbara J. Turner signs “Soul Whispers: Listening to the Wisdom Within.” 7 p.m. Saturday,

Sept. 8. 423-365-PLAY.

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.