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 FEST — Coolidge Park, 200 River St. Day for outdoor enthusiasts with climbing wall, juggling, craft beers, SUP demo, yoga on the lawn. 11 a. m.- 6 p. m. Saturday, May 27. www.picatic.com/AFestChatt. Tickets $ 12 ages 13 and older.

ARTS IN THE PARK — Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. More than 175 juried exhibitors in 41st annual spring show. 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. Saturday-Sunday, May 2728. 706- 632-2144. Admission $ 5 ages 12 and up.

BACKSTAGE BASH — Chattanooga Theatre Centre, 400 River St. Entertainment, food, drink in theater’s 40,000 square feet of spaces rarely seen by by audiences; $75 per person. 7: 30 p. m.- midnight Saturday, May 20. 423-267-8534.

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, May 20. 423-752-5213.

BEACH BLANKET MOVIE NIGHT — Chester Frost Park, 2277 N. Goldpoint Circle. Hamilton County Parks and Recreation hosts free family movie night, bring folding lawn chair or blanket for seating. 8: 30-11 p. m. May 26. 423- 842- 0177.

BEER OVER DIRT — 1804 Chestnut St. Craft beers, food and music by TJG & the 423s to benefit North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy; $ 30 per person. 4- 9 p. m. May 26. www.beeroverdirt.com

CATFISH FESTIVAL — Banks of Lake Guntersville, Scottsboro, Ala. Fish for catfish or eat catfish, arts and crafts vendors, car show, kids area. 8 a. m.- 4: 30 p. m. CDT, Saturday, May 20. 256-574- 4305.

CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — Meet on the south side of the Walnut Street Bridge, 100 Walnut 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.

CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706657- 4050. › Saturday, May 20: Sunset Stroll to Sunset Point, 9 p. m., $ 5 parking, meet at West Rim Access parking lot for 45- minute hike. › Saturday, May 20: Waterfall workout, 4- 6 p. m., $ 5 parking. Learn about natural features of park in 2- mile hike with 1,200 stair steps and 750-feet of elevation gain. Bring drinking water.

CRABTREE FARMS — 1000 E. 30th St. Karen Creek teaches how to make soap; $ 30 Crabtree Farm members, $ 35 nonmembers. 9 a. m. to noon Saturday, May 20. 423- 493- 9155.

DESOTO STATE PARK — 7104 DeSoto Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. 256- 997-5025. All times are Central. › Friday-Sunday, May 19-21: Pontoon boat rides at DeSoto Falls during Mentone’s Rhododendron Festival, 1 p. m. to dusk Friday, 9 a. m. to dusk Saturday, 11 a. m.- 4 p. m. Sunday; $ 10 per person. › Friday-Sunday, May 19-21: Little River Canyon National Preserve Bioblitz, free, volunteers needed to help document flora and fauna of the park, choice of easy or challenging trails. Register: 256- 845- 9605. › Saturday, May 20: Bat cave paddle, 5- 9 p. m., $20 ages 14 and older, $ 15 for ages 13 and younger. Meet at DeSoto Falls at 5 p. m. Reservations required. › Saturday, May 20: Campfire talk, 8 p. m., free program on plants and animals found in Alabama state parks. › Friday, May 26: Forest discovery walk, 10 a. m., $7 adults, children free; 90- minute walk, bring water bottle, notebook and pencil, camera. Registration required. › Friday, May 26: Star party, 7: 30 p. m., NASA educator John Weis leads free discussion on constellations using telescopes to see night sky.

EVERYDAY HEROES GALA — The Chattanoogan, 1201 S. Broad St. Benefit dinner for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; $ 150 per person. 6: 30-11 p. m. Saturday, May 20. 615- 832-5005.

FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK — 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, Tenn. 1- 800250- 8610. › May 26-28: Star party with professional and amateur astronomers giving presentations, field viewing of sky Friday and Saturday nights. Pay for own lodging and food; packages available at Fall Creek Falls State Park Inn. 800-250- 8610.

GARDENING CLASS — UT Extension Office, 6183 Adamson Circle off Bonny Oaks Drive. Ivana Patterson leads free class on growing herbs sponsored by Master Gardeners of Hamilton County. 10 a. m.- noon Saturday, May 20. www. mghc.org.

GARDENING WORKSHOP — Ooltewah Nursery, 5829 Ooltewah- Ringgold Road. Darlene Williams discusses types of hydrangeas, their care and maintenance. Free. 10 a. m. Saturday, May 20. 423-238- 9775.

GEORGIA MOUNTAIN EGGFEST — Georgia Mountain Fair, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, Ga. Gathering of Big Green Egg fans and experienced cooks who showcase their skills by preparing recipes on their Big Green Eggs; $25 taster tickets. 9 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturday, May 20. 706- 896- 4191.

HARRISON RURITAN OPEN CAR SHOW — Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Top five trophies for 20 classes of cars, trucks and motorcycles; seven specialty trophies; dash plates to first 150 registered. Benefits Highway

58 Volunteer Fire Department, student citizenship awards and scholarships. 8 a. m.- noon registration, judging starts at noon, 11 a. m. church service, concludes at 3 p. m. Sunday, May 28. 423-364-3634. Free to spectators, $25 car registration at gate.

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 May 20: Upper Leggett Road to Retro Hughes and back, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street park- ing lot in Soddy- Daisy at 7 a. m. › Tuesday, May 23: Boathouse Restaurant to Coolidge Park/ Renaissance Park and back on the Riverwalk, easy 5 miles. Meet at Boathouse Restaurant parking lot off Amnicola Highway at 8 a. m. › Saturday, May 27: North Chick to Boston Overlook, slightly strenuous 5 miles. Meet at Walmart parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 8 a. m.

HISTORY HAPPY HOUR — Museum Center at Five Points, 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Network while listening to Stormy and Adrian and Sound of Tennessee; must be 21 or older to attend. Free for museum members, $ 10 nonmembers. 6- 8 p. m. Tuesday, May 23. 423-339-5745.

LOOKOUTS BASEBALL — AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Montgomery Biscuits vs. Lookouts, tickets $ 4 to $ 10. 7:15 p. m. Wednesday, May 24. 423-267- 4849.

MENTONE RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL — Brow Park, Mentone, Ala. Seventy craftsmen and food vendors in park during free festival that showcases beauty of rhododendron blooms; live music 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Saturday, May 20; 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. Sunday, May 21. 888- 805- 4740.

MEDIEVAL FAIRE — 550 Fiske Road, Harriman, Tenn. Third Tennessee Medieval Faire with live jousting, chess matches, comedy, Celtic and Irish music, crafts. 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Saturday-Sunday, May 20-21, 27-28. Admission $9$ 17. 865-248- 8414

PEACH TRUCK — Georgia company sells 25- pound box of Freestone peaches for $ 40, pecans for $ 13 per pound. Monday, May 22. thepeachtruck.com/pages/freestone-tour. › 9-10: 30 a. m. Tractor Supply Co., 2750 Keith St., Cleveland, Tenn. › Noon-2 p. m. Tractor Supply Co., 9408 Apison Pike, Ooltewah. › 3- 4:30 p.m. East Ridge Hardware, 5337 Ringgold Road.

PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Nature photographer Kris Light will speak on “Moths and Butterflies” at 7 p. m. today, May 18. Visitors welcome. Boot camp begins at 6 p. m. 423-344-5643.

PRESCHOOL PROM — East- dale Recreation Center, 1312 Moss St. Miss New York Kristina Camille Sims, graduate of Rainbow Daycare Center, is guest at the center’s prom, An Evening Under the Stars, for ages 2 to 5 and their parents. 5 p. m. Saturday, May 20. 423- 698- 4003.

REMEMBERING OUR HEROES MOTORCYCLE RIDE — 6th Cavalry Museum, 6 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Ride from museum to Thunder Creek Harley- Davidson on Lee Highway. 9 a. m. to noon Sunday, May 28. 706- 861-2860. Individuals $20, couples $ 30, includes T-shirt if registered in advance.

RIDE THE RAILS FESTIVAL — L&N Depot, 150 Railroad Ave., Mineral Bluff, Ga. TriState Model Railroaders sponsor 5- mile, round-trip ride over Toccoa River Bridge. Suggested donation $ 10 adults, $ 5 children ages 2 to 12. 10 a. m.-3 p. m. Saturday-Sunday, May 20-21. www.tsmri.org.

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, 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. After- hours

tour of underground cavern with only lanterns to light the pathway. 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Fridays through Sept. 8. Reservations required, $26.95. www. rubyfalls.com/ lanterntours.

SANGRIA ON THE BLUFF — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Benefit for La Paz with Latino cuisine and music. 6: 30-10: 30 p. m.

May 25. $80 in advance, $ 100 at door,

SUNDOWN AT THE CREEK — Thunder Creek Harley- Davidson, 7720 Lee Highway. Live music series 7- 9 p. m. Fridays. 423- 892- 4888.

TENNESSEE WHISKEY

FESTIVAL — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Carter St. Whiskey-tasting fundraiser for

Hart Gallery, 6-11 p. m. Satur

day, May 20. Package prices $20-$ 115 if purchased before May 20. www.tnwhiskey festival.com ›

Friday, May 19: An Evening of Whiskey presented by Diageo at Hart Gallery, 110 E. Main St., 6: 30 p. m., $ 125, four- course dinner created by Chef Blackwell Smith Jr. paired with Diageo whiskey. Reservations: 423-521- 4707

TRAIN RIDES, CHATTA-

NOOGA — 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: Sixmile, 55- minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $ 17 adults, $ 11

ages 2-12. May schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3: 35 p. m. Trains depart Tuesdays through Fridays at 10:40 a. m. and 12:05.

URBAN ARTIFACT BEER DINNER — Main Street Meats, 217 E. Main St. Dinner features five beers, hosted by Urban Artifact Brewery of Cincinnati; $65 per person includes tip. 5: 30- 9: 30 p. m. Sunday, May 21. 423- 602- 9568.

WATER SAFETY CLASS — Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St. The Chattery presents class on fundamentals of pool safety, first aid and how to perform CPR; $ 12 per person. 6 p. m. Wednesday, May 24. 423- 413- 8978.

Books/Authors

BOOK SIGNING — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. An Afternoon With Young Adult authors Jeff Zentner, Brittany Cavallaro and Emily Henry for readings and book signings. 4: 30- 6 p. m. Saturday, May 20. 423-777-5629.

BOOK SIGNING — Townsend Atelier, 301 E. 11th St. Free lecture and book signing with New Jersey artist Roberto Osti, author of “Basic Anatomy: An Essential Guide for Artists.” 6-7: 30 p. m. Friday, May 26. 423-266-2712

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.

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR › Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. May 20: 11 a. m. new book by Food Network star Ree Drummond; 2 p. m. Greg Wilkey returns with third installment of the “Edgar Flax” series. 423- 893- 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. 756-2738, www. cdmfun. org. › Current Exhibit: Kings, Queens and Castles, a family chess exhibit with interactive elements for children ages 3-11. DALTON-WHITFIELD COUN- TY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706- 876-1360. › Today: 3- D printing, 5 p. m.; Kool-Aid tie- dye, 5: 30 p. m. for ages 18 and up, bring a white T- shirt. › May 22: Summer reading sign- ups begin; 4- 6 p. m. Family Lego Day, free. › May 23: School’s Out Cotton Ball War, 5 p. m, grades 6- 12, learn to make catapults, slingshots and a working tank out of school supplies; targets will be supplied and maker who takes out most targets wins prize.

Dances

BALLROOM — The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn ballroom dancing, no partner required, casual dress. Group class, 7: 30 p. m., $ 5. Dancing 8: 30 p. m., $ 10. Saturdays. 423-394- 6428. BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. $ 10 per person. 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Fridays. 423771-3646. LINE/COUPLES DANCE — VFW Post 4848, 1491 Riverside Drive. Beginner two-step lesson at 7 p. m., dance at 7: 30 p. m., $ 5. 7-11 p. m. Friday, May 26. 423- 624- 6687. RHYTHM BALLROOM — The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn fundamentals of rumba, cha cha, East Coast swing. Casual dress. No partner required, $ 5 per person. 6 p. m. Mondays, 8 p. m. Wednesdays. www. theballroomathixson.com. 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, May 26. 931-707- 0766 or find them on Facebook at GrandviewTwirlers.