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Events Calendar

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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

CHATTABREW TOURS — Location given upon reservatio­n. ChattaBrew Tour gives behind-the-scenes tours and tastings at local breweries over four hours. Included in $40 ticket is beer bus, tastings at each stop, bottled water and Brewing 101 lessons from tour guide. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Reservatio­ns: 423-232-0427.

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, Dec. 26-29. Then resumes Jan. 12 423-591-5654.

ENCHANTED GARDEN OF LIGHTS — Rock City,

1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain. More than a million LED lights displayed over 30 holiday scenes at 25th anniversar­y of Christmas light extravagan­za. 6-9 p.m. nightly through Jan. 4. Adults $16.95-$29.95, children ages 3-12 are $8.95-$15.95. https://www.seerockcit­y. com/buy-tickets/

GREEN EXPRESS HORTICULTU­RE SHORT COURSE — Chattanoog­a State Community College, Humanities Auditorium, 4501 Amnicola Highway. Workshop for landscaper­s, turf managers, designers, arborists and Master Gardeners includes 16 speakers on topics ranging from native plants and trees to water issues and weed control. CALP members $45 at door for both days, $25 for one day or two half days. Nonmembers $60 at door, $35 for one day or two half days. Jan. 2-3. www.chattanoog­alandscape­rs.com or 423-855-6113

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, Dec. 28: Inand-out hike to Small Wilds campsite and return to the trailhead via the Climber’s Loop, moderate 5.5 miles. Meet at the Red Bank Food City at 8:30 a.m.

› Tuesday, Dec. 31: No hike. › Saturday, Jan. 4: From Retro Hughes Road trailhead to Immodium Falls and return, moderately strenuous 8.5 miles. Meet at the Soddy-Daisy ballfields, Durham Street parking lot at 8:30 a.m.

ICE ON THE LANDING — Chattanoog­a Choo Choo gardens, 1400 Market St.

Ice-skating rink admission of $10 adults, $8 children 12 and younger includes skate rental and two hours of skate time. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday through Jan. 3. www.iceonthela­nding.com

› Monday, Dec. 30: Military night, $2 off adult ticket with military ID

› Today, Dec. 26: Charitable Thursday, 20% of skating proceeds will be donated to Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. › Tuesday, Dec. 31: UTC Night, collegians $2 off adult ticket with valid UTC student ID.

INTRO TO OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING — Dogwood West/

Gilbreth Creek CT Access, Dayton, Tenn. REI staff teach fundamenta­ls of rock climbing in hands-on experience; $99. 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5. 573239-0503

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: 423-591-5654

› Friday-Sunday through Jan 4: Take a 90-minute ride in an allelectri­c Swincar e-Spider. Must be licensed driver age 18 or older. Fee is $139 per person. 423-591-5654.

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN GENEALOGIC­AL SOCIETY — Walden Town Hall, 1836 Taft Highway. Since 2020 is a census year, the program will be a digital presentati­on on “Making the Most of Census Records for Genealogic­al Research.” Visitors welcome. 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. 423886-4362

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.

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