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

AMUSEUM — Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. James Bond-themed party for adults to benefit children’s museum includes Diamonds Are Forever Room, casino games, breakout games; $ 100 per person. 7 p. m. Saturday, March 3. 423- 648- 6072. ARCHERY CLASS — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free indoor class offers hands- on approach to learn the sport of archery. Class open to ages 6 and up, no reservation or prior experience required; all equipment and instruction provided. 3: 30- 6 p. m. Wednesday, Feb. 28. 423- 643- 6888. ASTRONOMY — Jones Observatory, 10 N. Tuxedo Ave., one block off Brainerd Road. Gates open at 5: 30 p. m., lecture at 6 followed by telescope viewing until 8 p. m. Free. 423- 425- 4518. ›

Sunday, Feb. 25: UTC Physics Student Appreciation Night, featured constellation is Orion. Part of this program will be an informal presentation of research by UTC students to the public. ›

Sunday, March 4: “The Oort Cloud,” featured constellation is Orion. 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. Friday and Saturday nights by appointment. 423- 821-7125. CIVIL WAR TALK — Orchard Knob Reservation, intersection of Ivy Street and Orchard Knob Avenue. One- hour, ranger-facilitated discussion on the environmental impact of the Civil War on Chattanooga. Wear comfortable clothing, bring portable chair. 2 p. m. Sunday, March 4. 423- 8217786. CIVIL WAR WALKING TOUR — Meet at Sky Harbor Court hotel, 2159 Old Wauhatchie Pike, parking behind hotel. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park staff lead 90- minute, onemile walking tour exploring traces of Old Wauhatchie Pike, which was a bottleneck for Union and Confederate forces as they moved around Chattanooga in 1863. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water bottle. 2 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 25. 423- 821-7786. COOKING CLASS — Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St. Amanda Nelson-Varnell of Dish T’Pass Catering teaches four ways to use an Instant Pot. Taste dishes as class goes along and leave with takehome recipes. Crabtree Farm members $ 40, nonmembers $ 45. 3- 4: 30 p. m. Saturday, March 3. Reservations: 423493- 9155. DAY OF GARDENING — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave. Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, District III, hosts variety of presentations for gardeners of all experience levels. 9: 30 a. m.-2 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Lunch included in $25 fee. To register: 423- 618- 4244. DIVAS AND DESSERTS — Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga fundraiser includes homemade desserts, wine and performances of TV, film and Broadway music by area female impersonators; $25 per person. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26. www.ensembletheatreofchattanooga.com. DRINKING SHRUBS — Bees on a Bicycle, 1909 Market St. Mixologist Keith Walker shows how to make plant-based drinks. Free. 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. 703-225-9686. ENVIRONMENTAL TALK — Unitarian Universalist Church of Chattanooga, 3224 Navajo Drive. Davis Mounger, national forests chairman of the Tennessee chapter of the Sierra Club, speaks on work to stop logging along Trumbling Creek near Ducktown. 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26. 423- 624-2985. FRIENDS OF SCOUTING LUNCHEON — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Author and philanthropist Terry Fossum is speaker at fundraiser for Cherokee Area Council of Boy Scouts of America. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28. For reservations: 423-892-8323. GARDENING CLASS — The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th Street Place. Terrarium make-and-take workshop; $35 includes container, potting soil, charcoal, colorful stones and a few plants. 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Reservations: 423- 698-2276. 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.

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Saturday, Feb. 24: Sluder Road to the rock climbers parking lot via Deep Creek, strenuous 7 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 9 a. m. ›

Tuesday, Feb. 27: Little Cedar Mountain, moderate 5 miles. Meet at Food City parking lot in Red Bank at 9 a. m. ›

Saturday, March 3: Cloudland Canyon State Park, west rim trail, moderate 4.5 miles; $ 5 parking fee. Meet at Food City parking lot in Red Bank at 9 a. m. HISTORY HAPPY HOUR — Museum Center at Five Points, 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Dr. Drew Bledsoe will speak on the challenge of command during the Civil War; musical guests are Nathan Mell & The Bistro Boys. For ages 21 and older. Free for members, $ 10 at the door for nonmembers. 6 p. m. Thursday, March 1. 423-339-5745. MARK TWAIN RIVERBOAT RIDE — Southern Belle, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Standifer Gap Seventh- day Adventist School fundraiser includes encounter with Richard Garey, a veteran Mark Twain actor, on riverboat cruise with refreshments and silent auction. Adults $ 40, children 12 and under $20. 2-5 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 25. Reservations: chattanoogariverboat.com POSSIBILITIES LUNCHEON — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Will Reeve, son of actor Christopher Reeve, will speak on his experience living with a family member’s disability at fundraiser for Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation. $75 per person. 11: 30 a. m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. 423- 634-1208. PRUNING WORKSHOP — Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St. Landscape architect Matt Whitaker teaches hands- on pruning workshop; no pruning experience necessary. Dress for weather, including boots and gloves. Bring rain gear if damp, bring sharp pruners, loppers or small hand saws if you have them. Crabtree Farm members $ 40, nonmembers $ 45, optional lunch $ 12. 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Saturday, March 3. For reservation: 423- 4939155. REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER— 400 Garden Road. Hours of operation 9: 30 a. m.- 4 p. m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12: 30- 4 p. m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. Admission $ 10 adults, $7 ages 4-11 and ages 65 and older. All events require registration: 423- 821-1160. ›

Saturday, Feb. 24: Red wolf feeding and talk, noon, free for members, $ 10 all others. ›

Saturday, Feb. 24: Wildlife photography workshop led by Tom and Pat Cory, 9 a. m.-12: 30 p. m., $ 49 Reflection Riding members, $ 55 nonmembers, fee includes materials, snacks and instruction. Bring own photography equipment and dress appropriately for weather. Register: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ wildlife- photography- workshop-tickets- 42213405432. 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. Friday, Feb. 23. 706820-2531. SPAY- GHETTI, NO MEATBALLS — The Church on Main, 1601 Rossville Ave. Dinner, silent auction and comedy by Karen Mills to benefit Wally’s Friends; $ 50. 6- 9 p. m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. 423- 877- 9966. 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. February schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p. m. WINTER IN WEST VILLAGE — West Village, Chestnut and Pine streets around the Westin Hotel. Street party with food trucks, beer wagon, live band, laser light show. 6 p. m. every Saturday. 423531- 46543. WINTER WORKSHOP — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free class to learn how to plan and lead a day hike to make the trip safer and more enjoyable. 6 p. m. Thursday, March 1. 423- 643- 6888.

Books/ Authors

BOOK LAUNCH — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. Jamie Quatro discusses “Fire Sermon.” 6: 30 p. m. Tuesday,

Feb. 27. 423-777-5629. BOOK RELEASE — First Christian Church, 650 McCallie Ave. The Rev. Sherry Cothran, musician and United Methodist minister, reads from her new book, “Tending Angels: Stories From the Frontlines of Heaven and Earth.” Free but donations collected for Family Promise. 7- 9 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 24. 423-267- 4506.

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, Feb. 24: Symphonic Tales Presents Mousing Around, 1 p. m. Northgate branch. Dr. Nikolasa Tejero, clarinet, and pianist Susan Hadden perform “Dance Music for Mr. Mouse,” followed by games and crafts. Repeat performance at 3 p. m. at downtown branch. ›

Wednesday, Feb. 28: Craft- a- Nooga Kids, 4 p. m., Northgate branch, for ages 3 to 8. CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR › Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a. m. Saturday, storytime. 423893- 0186. 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, Feb. 24: Chinese New Year celebration, noon- 4 p. m. ›

Thursday, March 1: Sensory Night for children with sensory sensitivity and their families, 5: 30- 8 p. m., reservations required. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. SEUSS — Cleveland State Community College library, 3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, Tenn. Cleveland State Early Childhood Education program sponsors children’s party based on “The Cat in the Hat.” Costumed characters, literacy activities, hat making, face painting, refreshments; bring unused books for donation to Little Free Library. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 10 a. m.-1 p. m. Saturday, March 3. 423- 472-7141, ext. 282. 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- 8661368.

Dances

BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. $ 10 per person. 8: 30-10: 30 p. m. Fridays. 423771-3646. CONTRA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts dance with caller Matt Hawkins and music by Orka. $ 10 individuals, $7 students and senior adults. 7: 30 contra lesson, 8-11 p. m. dance. Saturday, Feb. 24. 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 needed. 7- 9 p. m. Tuesday, Feb. 27. 423- 855- 9474. ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Learn fundamentals of country dancing then several dances from the historical repertoire. No partner or previous experience necessary. $ 5. Bring soft-sole (sneakers or flats) shoes for dancing. 4- 6 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 24. 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.