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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
ADULT ARCHERY — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free indoor sessions to try archery while playing games and socializing with peers; open to ages 30 and older. All equipment and instruction provided. Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 15, 22 and 29. 423-643-6888.
AMVETS TURKEY SHOOT — AmVets Post 100, 205 County Road 813, Etowah, Tenn. Turkey shoot every Saturday through Dec. 7. Bring your own shotgun or use one of theirs. No modified barrels allowed; stock chokes are allowed. Breakfast available at 9:30 a.m. with turkey shoot at 10. Lots of prizes. grholton@ comcast.net
BATTLEFIELD BICYCLE TOURS — Chickamauga Battlefield, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Free, historical bike tours begin at Visitors Center at 9:30 a.m. for 4-mile ride on flat to moderately hilly terrain on Saturday, Oct. 19. Appropriate for ages 8 and older, children must be accompanied by an adult and ride confidently without training wheels. All riders must
Limited number of loaner bikes available by reservation; contact Outdoor Chattanooga at 423-6436888. No reservation needed if bringing own bike.
BEGINNER ASTROLOGY — Chattanooga Workspace, 302 W. Sixth St. Learn history behind astrology and basic terminology, symbols, zodiac signs, the planets and elements; $15. 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. 423-5212643.
CHAT ABOUT SCIENCE — Stone Cup Coffee House, 208 Frazier Ave. Lyn Rutherford, who manages green infrastructure vegetation for the city’s water quality program, addresses what is green infrastructure, why it matters if a plant is native to the region and how to have a positive impact on the environment. Free. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. 423-509-8445.
CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1829 Carter St. CFC vs. Stumptown Athletic, $10. 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. 423-708-GOAL.
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 Reggie White Blvd. Oktoberfest is market highlight.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. 423-648-2496.
CHAUTAUQUA SERIES — Chattanooga State Community College, Humanities Building Room H-1333, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Mindy Griffin and Mollee Shannon present “Bedlam: Insanity and Asylums in the 19th Century.” 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. Free. 423-697-2432.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. View fall color from tractor-pulled hayrides along with family activities, $6 adults, $3 ages 2-12, $5 parking. Noon-5 p.m. Saturdays in October. 706657-4050
CORN MAZE — Blowing Springs Farm, 271 Chattanooga Valley Road. Ten acres of fall fun with corn maze, cow train, corn slingshots, Critter Corral, pumpkin market; $10, pumpkins additional charge. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 27. 706820-2531.
DREAD HOLLOW — 321 Browns Ferry Road. Annual haunted town in Lookout Valley for ages 12 and up sponsored by Ruby Falls. Admission $22, $40 RIP Fast Pass, $5-$15 escape rooms. 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturdays through Oct. 26 plus Oct. 27 and 31. www.dreadhollow.com
EAT SIP WALK — Chattanooga’s Southside, location to meet given upon reservation. Walking tour (less than a mile) of five Southside restaurants; $75 per person. Each stop includes sample of food and a drink while guide shares information about city and its history. 3-6 p.m. Saturdays. Reservations: 423-708-5328 or eatsipwalk.com.
ELECTRIC UNICYCLE CLASS — Adventure Sports Innovation, 191 River St. Learn how to operate and ride an e-unicycle in 30-minute class for ages 9 and older; $35. Noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Today-Sunday, Oct. 10-13. 423-591-5654.
The Moxy, 1220 King St. Fundraiser for Association for Visual Arts coincides with “The Art of Fashion” art exhibit on display in The Moxy; cash bar and music by The Mailboxes. Guests encouraged to wear something blue to show support for AVA. 6:30-9 p.m. today, Oct. 10. 423-2654282. GARDENING CLASS — UT Extension Office, 6183 Adamson Circle off Bonny Oaks Drive. Carol Mathews teaches edible landscaping class. 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 19. To register, email education@ mghc.org.
HAMFEST CHATTANOOGA — Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway. Amateur radio convention with equipment vendors, training forums, surplus equipment sales, license tests, prizes; $10 admission. 1-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. 423-619-1678.
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: 423-3326517 or 423-240-3443.
Saturday, Oct. 12: Frozen Head State Park, Bird Mountain loop trail, 7.1 miles. Meet at Durham Street ballfields parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: Laurel Falls trail across the bridge up
through the rim to the bluff, easy-to-moderate 5 miles round-trip. Meet at Durham Street in Soddy-Daisy at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 19: No hike.
LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Learn to ride a bike while learning basic maintenance of bike parts, helmet fit, safety checks, balance, starting and stopping, road and sidewalk rules. Free. 4-5:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. Reservations required: 423-643-6888.
MOCCASIN BEND LECTURE SERIES — Imax Theater, 201 Chestnut St. Dr. James Pate presents “Dragging Canoe and the Chickamauga Cherokees.” Free. 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. www.npp-ccm.org
MOONLIGHT AND MOONSHINE — Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel & Museum, 215 Clisby Austin Drive, Tunnel Hill, Ga. First walking tour in Western & Atlantic Railroad
Tunnel exploring mysteries of North Georgia, followed by private tasting of Dalton Distillery signature moonshine and supper under the stars with a performance by The Wolfhounds; $21 per person. 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 706-270-9960
ODDTOBER — Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad
St. Aquarium’s annual celebration of the world’s weirdly wonderful species, rotating programs each week to present new animals to visitors. Costumed divers in River Journey building throughout October demonstrating underwater pumpkin carving. Included in admission of $34.95 adults, $21.95 children 3-12. www. tnaqua.org
Oct. 6-12: Creatures that Climb: Slithery snakes at 11 a.m., Mysterious monitor lizards at 2 p.m.
Oct. 13-19: Creatures that Jump; Tomato frogs at 11 a.m., African tigerfish at 2 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Open house with guest Ledra Woodlee, travel and landscape photographer. She will present “Preparation, Patience and Perseverance — The Crafting of the Photograph” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. Boot camp at 6 p.m. with social hour and sensor cleanings by Berrie Smith for those who wish to purchase that service. 423-344-5643.
REI RACCOON MOUNTAIN DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKE SHUTTLE — Raccoon Mountain River Trailhead, 2510 Raccoon Mountain Road. Meet at base of Raccoon Mountain to prep your bike, then take REI shuttle to top of mountain for self-guided downhill ride; $39-$49. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
12 and 19.
SANDHILL CRANE KAYAK TOUR — Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge, Meigs County, Tenn. REI guided kayak tour to wildlife refuge to see sandhill cranes. Introduction to kayaking equipment and basic techniques provided before embarking on journey; $75-$85 includes equipment and guides. Previous kayaking experience recommended but not required. 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Oct. 12 and 26. https://www.rei.com/ events/93323/sandhill-cranekayak-tour-at-hiwassee-wildlife-refuge
STRIKE OUT HOMELESSNESS — Spare Time Bowling Center, 5530 Hixson Pike. Exodus Ministries sponsors bowling tournament to raise funds to help the homeless. Entry fee $200 for team of five. 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct 12. https://exodusministriesinc.org/events/
TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423894-8028. 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. $18 adults, $12 ages 2-12. October schedule: Each week during the month of October, the Tennessee Aquarium will highlight weirdly wonderful animals, such as the tomato frog, shown. Today-Sunday, Oct. 12, the Aquarium features programs on snakes at 11 a.m. and monitor lizards at 2 p.m. Beginning Monday, Oct. 13, through Saturday, Oct. 19, tomato frogs will hop to the forefront of the 11 a.m. programs and African tigerfish are the stars of the 2 p.m. program. Admission is $34.95 adults, $21.95 children ages 3-12. For more information: www.tnaqua.org
Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Trains also depart on most Mondays through Fridays at 10:40 a.m., 12:05 and 1:15 p.m. Trains will not run on Mondays, Oct. 22 or 29. On Oct. 30-31, trains will depart at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m.
WHISKEY, WINE AND SHINE — Chattanooga Whiskey, 890 Riverfront Parkway. Chattanooga Sertoma Club fundraiser includes whiskey, wine, moonshine, beer and food with live music, clogging demonstration and silent auction; $50. 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. 423-760-4333.
WITCHES & WINE — The Camp House, 149 E. M.L. King Blvd. Put on your favorite pointy hat and fly down to the Camp House to support
Downside Up Inc. with silent auction, games, wine-tastings, hors d’oeuvres and music from DJ MCPro; $45 or $35 for ages 21-24. 6-10 p.m. today, Oct. 10. https://www. eventbrite.com/e/witcheswine-tickets-69437666931
Children/teens
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. $14.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www. cdmfun.org.
Thursday, Oct. 10: Free Family Night, 5:30-8 p.m.,
sponsored by Publix Charities and TVA.
Saturdays, Oct. 12 and 19: Artist-in-residence Rick Rushing, 11 a.m.
DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706-876-1379.
Today Oct. 10: Family movie “Toy Story 4,” 5 p.m., free popcorn.
Saturday, Oct. 12: Family Lego Day, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 12: Nerf war, 1:30-3:30 p.m., tweens compete in Nerf games.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: Teen fan art, 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: Read with therapy dogs, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 15: LinkedIn: Tips and Tricks, 5:30-7 p.m., learn how to enhance your online presence.
HOW TO RIDE A BIKE FOR KIDS — Enterprise South Nature Park, 8015 Volkswagen Drive. REI staff provide personalized and group instruction to overcome children’s fears, teach skills such as start-stop and maneuvering around obstacles. Children bring their own bikes (without training wheels) and helmet; child should be able to sit on the seat with feet flat on the ground. Class fee $59-$69. For ages 5-11. 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Reservations: 423485-1249.
ROSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY — 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. Ready to Read story hour, crafts and songs for preschoolers. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. 706-866-1368.
YOGA FOR KIDS — Miller
Park, 928 Market St. Free yoga class for ages 5-8 and their families; bring a yoga mat and water bottle. 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 423-265-3700.
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 music by Over the Moon and calling by Charlotte Crittenden. $10 individuals, $7 senior adults, $5 students. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, Oct. 12. 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 shoes (sneakers or flats) for dancing. No experience or partner needed. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 15, 22 and 29. 423-855-9474
SINGLES DANCE — First-Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Oak and Houston streets. Halloween dance (costumes optional), $8 and bring finger foods to share. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. 423-756-2021.
USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Learn tango from Denise Kiser at 7:30 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:30-10:30 p.m. at the Tango-ed Web Halloween costume party. Friday, Oct. 11. USA Dance members and first-time guests $5, nonmembers $10. www. chattanoogausadance.com