Events Calendar

To include a listing in the Out & About calendar, submit your events at www.ChattanoogaNow.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. 423-232-0427.

DOG CLASS REGISTRATION — Obedience Cub of Chattanooga, 244 Lake City Drive, Flintstone, Ga. Obedience Club registers dogs and puppies for obedience, rally, agility, Canine Good Citizen and therapy dog classes; bring dog’s current shot record. Classes begin Monday, Jan. 6. Registration starts at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, obedience and agility demonstration at 2:45 p.m. 423-463-0288.

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. Thursday-Sunday. 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/

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, Jan. 4: Retro Hughes Road trailhead to Immodium Falls and return, moderately strenuous 8.5miles. Meet at the Soddy-Daisy ballfields parking lot on Durham Street at 8:30 a.m. › Tuesday, Jan. 7: Enterprise South, meet at trailhead down from Visitors Center at 8:30 a.m.

› Saturday, Jan. 11: Prater Place and Hemlock Falls trail at Fall Creek Falls State Park, moderately strenuous 5.8 miles in-and-out hike. Meet at Soddy-Daisy 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. 2-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 2-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday Jan. 4-20. www.iceonthelanding.com

› Mondays, Jan. 6, 13 and 20: Military night, $2 off adult ticket with military ID between 5 and 9 p.m.

› Wednesdays, Jan. 8 and 15: Charitable Wednesdays, 20% of skating proceeds between 5 and 9 p.m. will be donated local nonprofits.

› Tuesdays, Jan. 7 and 14:

UTC Night, collegians $2 off adult ticket with valid student ID

INTRO TO OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING — Dogwood West/Gilbreath Creek CT Access, Dayton, Tenn. Learn the fundamentals of outdoor rock climbing, proper belay techniques, knots and rope management in hands-on class taught by REI; $99 per person. 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 5. 573-239-0503.

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, Jan. 13. Reservations required: 423643-6888.

LULA LAKE OPEN GATE DAY — Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain. Preservation open for hiking, picnicking in three specified areas. Reservations required; $15 per car conservation use fee. Trust can not accept large vehicles or buses. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 4. https://www.eventbrite. com/e/open-gate-day-saturday-january-4-2020-tickets-84733625555

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

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

SOUTHERN SLIME CONVENTION — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Purchase or make slime, visit Slime Trade Station, enter contests with your homemade slime, raffles, demonstrations and more. $25 general admission, $40 VIP. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday,

Jan. 5. https://www. eventbrite.com/e/southern-slime-convention-tickets-61522183507?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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. January schedule: Trains depart every Saturday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p.m. as well as Sunday and Monday of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

WINTER WORKSHOP SERIES — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. First in free series of workshops on Wednesdays through Feb. 19. Put map and compass skills into practice finding checkpoints at Coolidge Park; registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.8. 423-643-6888.

› Wednesday, Jan. 15: Speleoart - The Art of Caving

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 423-643-7700 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. 423-643-7785.

› Toddler Time: Learning program for ages 18-36 months and parents/guardians, registration 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, 423-643-7770. 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., 11 a.m. Saturday, storytime. 423893-0186.

› Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 4-5: Educator appreciation days, 25% discount on most books, toys, games, movies and music.

› Saturday, Jan. 11: Escape This Bookstore! 2 p.m., ages 8-12 invited to solve puzzles and riddles to pass each challenge and get to the next adventure.

CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $14.95 adults and children. 423756-2738, www.cdmfun.org.

› Thursday, Jan. 2: Sensory Night, 5:30-8 p.m., for children with sensory sensitivity and their parents.

› Thursday, Jan. 9: Free family night, 5:30-8 p.m.

DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706-876-1360.

› Saturday, Jan. 4: Friends of the Library book sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

› Monday, Jan. 6: Tweens Art Night, 4:30-6 p.m.

› Tuesday, Jan. 7: Dungeons & Dragons Teen Night, 4:30 p.m. › Thursday, Jan. 9: Movie night, 5-7 p.m.

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. Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14 and 21. 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.