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

ADVENTURE CANOE SERIES — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Series of five canoe trips on sections of South Chickamauga Creek, 9 a. m.- noon five Saturdays, June-August. Children must be accompanied by two adults in a canoe. Children ages 13 and up must be able to assist with carrying and navigating canoe. $20 adults, $ 10 children ages 8-12, includes equipment and shuttle to and from launch point. Registration required: 423- 643- 6888. ›

June 18: Graysville Road in Georgia to Audubon Acres.

› July 2: Audubon Acres to Camp Jordan.

› July 9: Camp Jordan to Shallowford Road.

› July 30: Shallowford Road to Sterchi Farms.

› Aug. 13: Sterchi Farms to Tennessee Riverpark.

BATTLEFIELD BICYCLE TOURS — Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 LaFayette Road, 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. June 18. Helmets required. Loaner bikes available

from Outdoor Chattanooga with reservations: 706- 8669241.

BEER DINNER — Main Street Meats, 217 E. Main St. Chef Erik Niel prepares local- harvest snacks and dinner for pairings selected by brew baron Sam Sherak of Yee- Haw Brewing Co., 7 p. m. Sunday, June 12; preceded by cocktail hour at 6 p. m. $ 50 plus tax. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2551739.

BLUECROSS RIVERBEND RUN — Riverbend Festival, 200 Riverfront Parkway. Competitive 10K and 5K races begin and end underneath Highway 27/Olgiati Bridge on Riverfront Parkway, 7: 30 a. m.-noon Saturday, June 11. $28$ 38. www.riverbendfestival.com/runwalk.

BOTE AND JACKSON KAYAK DEMO DAY — Chester Frost Park, 2277 N. Gold Point Circle. Demonstration of Jackson kayaks and Bote standup paddleboards with vendors and sales staff on hand, 3- 8 p. m. June 16. $ 5. 1- 888-707- 6708.

CAMBRIDGE SQUARE NIGHT MARKET — Cam- bridge Square, 9453 Bradmore Lane, Ooltewah. Live music, food and handmade art and

crafts from regional artists, 5- 8 p. m. Fridays through July. 423- 648-2496.

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. 423821-7125.

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.chatwalktours.com.

CLIMB, BIKE, HIKE LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN — Cravens House, Point Park Visitor Center, Lookout Mountain. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and Outdoor Chattanooga sponsor rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking on the slopes of Lookout Mountain as part of the National Park Service centennial, 9 a. m.- 4 p. m. Saturday, June 11. Bring water bottle and wear weather-appropriate clothing. 706- 866- 9241.

› Rock climbing: Begins at 9 a. m. with registration slots every hour until 3 p. m. Volunteers lead participants on 1- mile hike from Cravens House to climbing area near Sunset Rock. Parking only available at Cravens House.

› Mountain biking: Rides begin at 9 a. m., noon and 3 p. m. Outdoor Chattanooga has limited number of bikes for use; register for a bike by calling 423- 643- 6888.

› Hiking: Hikes begin at Cravens House at 9 a. m., noon and 3 p. m. Routes are 2 to 4 miles with moderate difficulty. Wear sturdy hiking shoes.

CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706- 657- 4050.

› Saturday, June 11: Go Fishing, Get Outdoors, 9-11 a. m., $ 3 plus $ 5 parking. All ages welcome to introductory fishing class; rods and bait included in price. ›

Saturday, June 11: Rock, Talk and Stroll, 10: 30-11:45 a. m., $ 5 parking. One- mile hike to learn about park’s geology.

› Saturday, June 11: Disc Golfing, 2-5 p. m., $ 4 if bring own disc, $8.50 to purchase disc and participate. Families welcome.

› Saturday, June 11: Nature Arts ‘n’ Crafts, drop by Interpretive Center between 1 and 3 p. m. for kids’ make-and-take craft. Activities change weekly. $ 5 parking.

› Saturday-Sunday, June 11-12: Wild Cave Tours, 10 a. m.-1 p. m., $ 30-$60 plus $ 5 parking. Get muddy and wet climbing and crawling through underground adventure for ages 6 and up. Reservations required: www.GeorgiaGirlGuides.com

› Saturday, June 11: Sunset Stroll to Sunset Point, 8:15- 9 p. m., $ 5 parking. Meet at West Rim Access parking lot for short walk with park naturalist to overlook.

› Sunday, June 12: Day Hike with a Naturalist, 11 a. m.-2: 30 p. m., $ 5 per person, $ 15 per family, $ 5 parking. Meet at the Interpretive Center for hike of 3 to 5 miles with Stephanie Fischer; hike location changes each week. Bring water, lunch, wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. ›

Sunday, June 12: Wilds of the West Rim day hike, meet at Interpretive Center, 11 a. m.-2: 30 p. m., $ 5 per person, $ 15 per family, $ 5 parking. Join Stephanie Fischer for 5- mile hike around West Rim Loop Trail. Bring brown- bag lunch, water and wear closed-toe shoes.

› Friday, June 17: Night hike. 8-10 p. m., $ 10 plus $ 5 parking. Two- mile hike to learn facts about geology and history of canyon for ages 10 and older; enjoy trail by moonlight, listen for night sounds. Reservations required. 706- 913-7170.

D9 VISIONARY LUNCHEON — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell is featured speaker at fundraiser for District 9 Ooltewah- Harrison Education Fund, noon-2 p. m. Wednesday, June 15. $75 general admission, $ 150 VIP. 423- 883-5633.

DAYLILY SHOW AND SALE — The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th St. Place. Tennessee Valley Daylily Society hosts annual show and sale, 1-5 p. m. Sunday, June 12. Free admission. Daylily sale benefits Lana’s Love Foundation. 423- 698-2276.

DESOTO STATE PARK — 7104 DeSoto Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. 256- 997-5025. All times are Central.

› Saturday, June 11: Outdoor Survival Adventure, 9 a. m.-2 p. m., $ 30 per person plus $2 parking. Learn fundamentals of survival through hands- on class for ages 10 and up. Registration required: 256- 634- 8370.

› Saturday, June 11: Creek Kids Watershed Workshop, 9 a. m.-2 p. m., free and open to ages 8 and older. Learn how Little River watershed connects to rest of Alabama. Take a short walk to Laurel Creek and West Fork of Little River for a dip to view native fish. Bring lunch, snacks, water; wear clothing and footwear suitable for the river. Registration required: 256- 997-5025.

› Thursday- Friday, June 16-17: Splash and Pour Wild Watercolor Class, Nature Center next to Country Store, 9 a. m.- 4 p. m. each day, $ 45 supply fee. Starr Weems teaches basics of watercolor and applying a controlled watercolor spill. Previous experience not required. Bring a portable camp chair for outside work. Registration required: 256- 997-5025.

ENTERPRISE SOUTH NATURE PARK 10K — Enterprise South Nature Park, 8015 Volkswagen Drive. Family-friendly introduction to trail running on smooth, winding track through forest, 7: 30 a. m.- noon Saturday, June 11. $ 30. 1- 888-707- 6708.

ETOWAH MOONSHINE FESTIVAL — Savannah Oaks Winery, Delano, Tenn. Food and craft vendors, beer garden, buck dancing competition, live music, 11 a. m.- 8 p. m. June 10-11. $ 10 per day, free for children 10 and younger. www.etowahmoonshinefestival.com.

FORT PAYNE CRUISE- IN — Gault Avenue in downtown Fort Payne, Ala. Free car cruise- in with music, kids activities, food vendors and discounts at downtown merchants, 5- 9 p. m. CDT June 18. www.facebook.com/3rd-SaturdayFortPayneAl.

HIKES — Led by Soddy- Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423- 842-3619.

› Saturday, June 11: Fall Creek Falls, strenuous 12 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 8 a. m.

› Tuesday, June 14: Upper Leggett Road to lower Leggett Road, moderate 3 miles. Will stage vehicles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 8 a. m.

› Saturday, June 18: Roaring Creek, strenuous 12 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 8 a. m.

JUNIOR LEAGUE DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE — 526 S. Crest Road. Tour Missionary Ridge home decorated by 12 area designers, weekends in June. Hours: 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. Fridays-Saturdays, 1- 4 p. m. Sundays. $25. 423-267-5053.

PADDLE SMART CHATTANOOGA — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Experienced instructors teach how to set up your boat, paddling techniques, entry and exit practices and understanding water flow, 5: 30-7: 30 p. m.

Tuesday, June 14. Sessions conclude with optional paddle tour. $25. 423- 643- 6888.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST — Imagination Station pavilion, Apison Pike, Collegedale. Kiwanis Club of Ooltewah- Collegedale hosts all-you- can- eat breakfast, 8-11 a. m. Sunday, June 12. $6. Proceeds benefit Thatcher and Whidden Scholarship Fund of Ooltewah High School Key Club. 423-238-1032.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Program by Steve Zigler of Knoxville on night photography, 7 p. m. June 16. Preceded by boot camp on creating sharper images at 6 p. m. 423-344-5643.

POLLINATOR RALLY — Grace Episcopal Church, 30 Belvoir Ave. Information on protecting pollinators, free seeds and plants at 8: 30 a. m. followed by speakers from 9 a. m.-12: 30 p. m. Saturday, June 11. Facebook.com/graceepiscopalchattanooga.

RED CLAY STATE PARK TOURS — Red Clay State Park, 1140 Red Clay Park, Cleveland, Tenn. Meet range at Visitor Center gazebo for tour of the park at 1 p. m. Saturday, June 11. Learn a Cherokee game at 3 p. m., followed by Cherokee weapons demonstration at 5 p. m. 423- 478- 0339.

RED WOLF REVIVAL — St. Timothy’s Church, 630 Mississippi Ave., Signal Mountain. Film and program about Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center’s Red Wolf Special Survival Plan breeding

program, 7:15 p. m. June 23; preceded by reception at 6: 30 p. m. RSVP: apatten@reflectionriding.org; 423- 821-1160, ext. 111.

RIVER CANYON ADVENTURES — 21726 River Canyon Road. Explore the scenic Tennessee River Gorge with daily one-, two- or three- hour adventures, 9 a. m.- 6 p. m. $ 30$ 50. Appointments required: 423- 488- 8211, 423- 488-1345. www.rivercanyonadventure.com.

RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS — Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. 1- 800-7557105.

› Fridays through September: Lantern tours, 8: 30-10: 30 p. m., reservations required. Rarely seen view deep within Lookout Mountain cavern; $26.95.

› Daily through Sunday, June 19: Ice Cream Days, noon-7 p. m., enjoy ice cream flavor of the day and Cavern Scavenger Hunt for ages 3-12 with free treat upon completion.

SCENIC CITY WOMEN’S NETWORK — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Annual Praise Breakfast features author Carol Kent, 7- 9 a. m. June 23. Eleanore Williams will receive the Lydia Award. $25 individual, $200 tables. Reservation deadline June 18. www.scwn.org.

TRAIN RIDES — Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423- 894-

8028, www.tvrail.com. Missionary Ridge Local is 6- mile, 55- minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop, departing daily in June: 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3: 35 p. m. $ 17 adults, $ 11 ages 2-12.

WINE TASTING — Back Inn Cafe, 412 E. Second St. Join Bluff View wine director Michael Vasta for tastings of red and white wines, 6: 30- 8: 30 p. m. today, June 9. $ 37. 423265-5033.

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, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. Open. 11 a. m.- 4 p. m. Sundays. This week’s theme: Beast Feast BBQ Festival. 423- 402- 9958. www.ChattanoogaMarket.com.

CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St., 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturdays. www.ChattanoogaMarket.com.

COLLEGEDALE MARKET — Site of Collegedale Commons, behind Ooltewah Library on Apison Pike. 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. mainstfarmersmarket.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. Open 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.

Open 8 a. m.- noon Saturdays. 423-332-5323.

ST. ALBAN’S HIXSON MARKET — St. Alban’s Church, 7514 Hixson Pike. Open 10 a. m.- noon. Saturdays. 423842-1342.

ST. ELMO — Incline Railway, 3917 St. Elmo Ave. Open 4-7 p. m. Fridays. 423- 838-9804.

Books / Authors

BOOKS & MORE — Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. Sale of books, audio books, CDs and DVDs. Paperbacks and all children’s books $ 1, hardbacks $2. 10 a. m.-7 p. m. Today, June 9; 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Friday, June 10; 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Saturday, June 11. 423- 643-7747.

Children / Teens

CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-7575310, www.chattlibrary.org.

› Saturday, June 11: Intro to 3- D Design with Tinkercad, 2- 4 p. m., downtown. Learn the basics of 3- D design using Tinkercad; bring own laptop if you have one. Limited space. Reservation required: 423643-7753.

› Monday, June 13: Signing storytime for ages up to 5 and parent, 10: 30-11 a. m., Eastgate. Learn sign language through songs and stories.

› Saturday, June 18: Fiber Arts Celebration, noon-2 p. m., downtown, free. Noon embroidery workshop for teens and adults, 1 p. m. upcycle a shirt into a farmers market bag. Try out 3- D knitting needles, needle felting, yarn bomb the plaza. Register on library website: chattilibrary.org/events

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.

› Free Family Night, 5: 30- 8 p. m. today, June 9.

› “Sid the Science Kid: The Super- Duper Exhibit,” through Sept. 11.

DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. Story time, 11 a. m. Tuesdays. 706-

876-1360.

Dances

BALLROOM — The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn ballroom dancing, Saturdays. Group class, 7: 30 p. m., $ 5. Dancing, 8: 30 p. m., $ 10. No partner required; casual dress. 423-394- 6428.

BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. Dance, 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Fridays. $ 10. 423-771-3646.

RHYTHM BALLROOM — The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn fundamentals of rumba, cha cha, East Coast swing, 6 p. m. Mondays, 8 p. m. Wednesdays. Casual dress; no partner required. $ 5. www.theballroomathixson.com.

SHAG — Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road. Shag, bop, swing and jitterbug with the Choo Choo Shag Dance Club, 7-10 p. m. Thursdays. $5 members, $7 guests. 7-10 p. m.

Thursdays. www.choochooshagclub.com.

USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church gymnasium, 4315 Brainerd Road. Lesson at 7: 30 p. m. followed by general dancing 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Friday, June 10. $ 5 firsttime guests and students under 21, $ 10 nonmembers. 423- 645- 4888.

VINTAGE SWING DANCE — Clearspring Yoga, 17 N. Market St. Intermediate lesson at 7 p. m., beginner lesson 7:45 p. m., dancing 8: 30-10 p. m.

Mondays. Wear nonmarking shoes; no high heels. $7 includes lesson, $ 5 students with ID. 931- 982-1678.