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

BADMINTON FOR ADULTS — Wyatt Recreation Center, 406 Colville St. Free class to learn sport that’s a fun way to exercise. Instruction and equipment available. 10 a.m.noon Mondays and Fridays. 423-315-3716.

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON STATE PARK — 5801 Champion Road. Shoreline cleanup; wear warm clothing, closedtoe shoes and bring bottle of water. 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. 423-260-0366.

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.

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. Thursdays-Sundays. 423591-5654.

HARRISON BAY STATE PARK — 8411 Harrison Bay Road. Join ranger at aviary near park entrance to watch feeding of birds of prey; dress appropriately for weather. 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. 423-344-6214.

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. 25: In and out, moderately strenuous, 8.8-mile hike of Clemmer Trail near the Ocoee River in the Cherokee National Forest. Meet at the Food City in Ooltewah at 8:30 a.m.

› Tuesday, Jan. 28: West side of Lookout Mountain, Lower Truck Trail to Blue Blazes Trail, up to the Skyuka Trail down to Skyuka Springs and back, easy-to-moderate 5-mile loop. Meet at Red Bank Food City at 8:30 a.m. or at Reflection Riding about 9 a.m.

PADDLE THE HIWASSEE WILDLIFE REFUGE — Transportation from Outdoor Chattanooga to refuge in Birchwood. Learn the basics of all paddlesports then put to practice in guided and equipped kayak tour to view migrating sandhill cranes; $45 fee includes all equipment, instruction and transportation to and from refuge. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Limited class size; online registration required: https://outdoorchattanooga. com/event/winter-workshop-paddle-the-hiwassee-wildlife-refuge/

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: 423-5915654

› Saturday, Jan. 25:

Ecosystem excursion, noon-2 p.m., free, join Byron Brooks for forays into the forest and other ecosystems around Reflection Riding to learn about plants, distinguish between native and non-native plants. Hike will be cancelled in extreme weather; otherwise, dress warmly and bring a water bottle.

› Saturday, Jan. 25:

Sandhill crane expedition, 1-6 p.m., $15. Join Dr. David Aborn at wildlife sanctuary then carpool to Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge to see thousands of birds in the wild. Tennessee Ornithological Society members will be on hand with spotting scopes; bring camera for photo-ops. https://www.eventbrite. com/e/sandhill-crane-expedition-tickets-88028470525

› Wednesday, Jan. 29:

Wild Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m., free, naturalist Rosie Lee introduces and feeds a native animal each Wednesday.

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 Saturday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p.m.

YOGA AT THE ZOO — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Thrive Yoga and wellness leads beginnerfriendly yoga class with zoo staff on hand to introduce visitors to animals. Bring own mat and water. Proceeds donated to the zoo; $15-$25 donation. 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ yoga-at-the-zoo-tickets76353482321?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Books/authors

BOOKS ‘N’ BRUNCH — Bantam & Biddy, 728 Market St. Author Veatrice Conley leads series showcasing local authors and allowing readers to engage in conversation. Author Kanika Wellington Jones’ book “Savory Soul Salon: Spirit Treatment (Spiritual Makeovers)” is featured book; participants do not have to have read the book to attend, Free to attend; cost of brunch is additional. 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26. https://www. eventbrite.com/e/books-nbrunch-chatt-series-tickets87734479189?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Children/teens

ACTING CLASSES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS — Mars Theatre, 117 N. Chattanooga St., LaFayette, Ga. Led by Back Alley Productions for ages 7 to 15. Registration is $25 for first child, $20 each additional

sibling; tuition is $49 per month for first child, $39 for additional sibling. 1-5 p.m. Fridays Jan. 24-May 1. 706-621-2870.

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.

› New exhibit: “Kenya’s Kids”

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

› Monday, Jan. 27: Tween Pop-Tart tasting party, 4:306:30 p.m.

› Tuesday, Jan. 28: Teens and adults virtual reality, 4:30-6 p.m.

HOW TO RIDE A BIKE FOR KIDS — Enterprise South Nature Park, 8015 Volkswagen Drive. REI instructors teach children ages 5 to 11 how to ride. 10 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Jan. 26. REI members $59, nonmembers $69. https:// www.rei.com/event-cart

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.

YOUNG FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS PANEL — Westside Baptist Church, 4001 Hughes Ave. Keosha Brewster hosts all-girl entrepreneur panel of ages 9 to 16. Girls will get answers to their business questions from local business owners, create a logo for their businesses with graphic designers and develop a vision of what

they want their businesses to look like. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. Free but registration required: eventbrite.com/e/shesbossy-tickets-867294 41093?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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 recorded music and caller to be announced. $10 individuals, $7 senior adults, $5 students. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, Jan. 25. 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, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11. 423-855-9474

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. rivercitydanceclub.com.