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. daily. $14.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, cdmfun.org.

› Tuesday, Dec 31: New Year’s at Noon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. › Thursday, Jan. 2: Sensory Night, 5:30-8 p.m., for children with sensory sensitivity and their families.

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.

STORY TIME AT THE MALL — Northgate Mall play area, Highway 153. One hour of reading followed by crafts and activities for little ones. Free. 10 a.m. on the first Monday of each month. 423-242-7591.

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 Chattaboogie Dance Weekend with music by Wake Up Robin and Drive Train and calling by Will Mentor and Terry Doyle. Fee $105 for weekend. Begins 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, and concludes 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5. http:// www.chattanoogafun.com

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. Tuesday, Dec. 31. 423-855-9474

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.

SWING SATURDAY — Peace, Strength Yoga, 3800 St. Elmo Ave. River City Dance Club holds swing dancing at 7 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Admission of $10 adults, $8 students with valid school ID includes lesson and dance. www.rivercitydanceclub.com

USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Come dressed as your favorite movie star and learn the foxtrot from Linda Hong at 7:30 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. USA Dance members and first-time guests $5, nonmembers $10. www. chattanoogausadance.

STAFF FILE PHOTO BY TIM BARBER Make holiday memories with a trip to Ice on the Landing at the Chattanooga Choo Choo gardens. The ice-skating rink is open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. today, Dec. 26, with 20 percent of skating proceeds between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m. to be donated to Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. Admission is $10 adults, $8 children, which includes skate rental. For more information: www.iceonthelanding.com.