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
ASTRONOMY — UTC Physics and Astronomy Jones Observatory, 10 N. Tuxedo Ave. off Brainerd Road. Gates open at 5: 30 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 14; planetarium show on Brown Dwarfs at 6 p. m. with featured constellation Gemini, telescope viewing until 8 p. m. Free. www. utc.edu/ physics- geology-astronomy/ observatory. BREW- HA- HA — Museum Center at Five Points, 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland,Tenn. Beer tastings and food samples from local distributors at fundraiser, 4- 8 p. m. Feb. 20. $ 35 museum members, $ 50 nonmembers. 423-339-5745.
BREAK OUT THE BUBBLY — Back Inn Cafe, 411 Second St. Bluff View Art District wine director Michael Vasta leads tasting and discussion of sparkling wines, 6: 30 p. m today, Feb. 11. $ 37 per person. Registration required. 423-265-5033, ext. 4.
CAMPING/ RV SHOW — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1100 Carter St. Vendors display everything to enjoy the great outdoors whether roughing it in a tent or glamping in an RV, 10 a. m.- 8 p. m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 12-13; 10 a. m.-5 p. m. Sunday,
Feb. 14. $8 ages 13 and older. www.thechattanoogarvshow.com.
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — The Little Curiosity Shoppe, 138 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery, 8: 30 p. m. Fridays-Saturdays by appointment. $ 15.95 adults, $ 10 ages 12 and under. 423821-7125.
CHATTANOOGA STAMP CLUB — Hickory Valley Christian Church, 6605 Shallowford Road. Program by Jim Hogue, 7: 30 p. m. today, Feb. 11. APS sales books available to select stamps for purchase at 6: 30 p. m. 423-238-7406.
CHILD’S PLAY PARANORMAL WORKSHOP — Thomas A. Berry House, 506 Hawthorne St., Dalton, Ga. Explore your fears of clowns, abandoned houses, dolls, death, ghosts, the dark, etc., with paranormal celebrity guests Circus Envy and Shane Garner of Atlanta and clinical therapist Angela Smith of Rome, 7 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in real haunted house. On-site ticket sales start at 6 p. m. Presented by Dalton Ghost Tours. $20. Portion of ticket sales goes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 706-275- 4416.
CIVIL WAR PROGRAM — Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Snodgrass Hill, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Free living- history program on letters written by Confederate soldier John Davenport to his wife in Alabama, one describing the battle at Snodgrass Hill; 45- minute programs start at 10 a. m., noon, 2 and 4 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Dress appropriately for weather, bring water bottle and wear
comfortable shoes. 423- 8217786.
COCKTAILS FOR CONSERVATION — Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, keeper chats, animal training demos and behind-the-scene tours at zoo benefit, Wild at Heart, 6- 8 p. m. Friday, Feb. 12. Must be 21 or older to attend. Advance tickets $20; at the door $ 30 for zoo members, $ 35 nonmembers. www.chattzoo.org.
COCKTAILS IN COLOR — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Hunter curators and Flying Squirel bartenders take participants on gallery tour of art that inspired a cocktail, followed by tasting of the drink in Hunter’s atrium, 6 p. m. today, Feb. 11. $20 ticket includes one drink, cash bar available for additional drinks. After- party at the Flying Squirrel. 423-2670968.
COLLEGE/SCOUT DISCOUNTS — Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Halfprice tickets offered college students and Scouts and their families daily through Feb. 29. Collegians must show valid college ID, Scouts must be in uniform or wearing sash to receive special admission rate. www.tnaqua.org.
CUPID’S CHASE — Tennessee Riverpark, Hubert Fry Pavilion, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Valentine’s 5K to raise money for the disabled, sponsored by Community Options Inc., 10 a. m.- noon Saturday, Feb. 13; registration starts at 8 a. m. Entry fee $ 30 before Feb. 12, $ 40 race day. 615-379-7223.
EVENING WITH PHIL FULMER AND DAVID EPSTEIN — The Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. Former UT football coach Phil Fulmer and David Epstein, author of “The Sports Gene,” speak at fundraiser for Normal Park Museum Magnet School, 7 p. m. Feb. 22. $25 individual to $ 1,000 for corporate sponsors. raisethegym. brown papertickets.com.
FATHER- DAUGHTER DANCE — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1100 Carter St. Annual Valentine’s Dance sponsored by Hamilton County Parks and Recreation for dads and their daughters ages 3-18, 7-10 p. m. Friday, Feb. 12, sold out. 423842- 6748.
FATHER- DAUGHTER DANCE — Granfalloon, 400 E. Main St. Chattanooga Presents sponsors Royal Valentine Dance for fathers and daughters ages 3-17 with seated dinner catered by Virginia Cofer, souvenir photo for each girl, dancing to music by local deejay, 6- 9 p. m. Friday, Feb. 12. Limited to 150 tickets. $ 35 per person. 423-265- 0771.
GARDENING WORKSHOPS — The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th St. Place. Workshops for gardeners led by Barn designers; prices vary by event. Registration required: 423- 698-2276
Saturday, Feb. 13: Valentine’s Day Make and Take Floral Arranging, 11 a. m., $ 30, leave with basket of flowering plants.
Tuesday, Feb. 16: Ladies Night Pamper and Play, 3- 6 p. m., wine and finger foods, browse garden paths, check out spa products, 20 percent off purchases.
HARRISON BAY STAR PARTY — Harrison Bay State Park,
8411 Harrison Bay Road, large parking area next to Recreation Hall. Barnard Astronomical Society of Chattanooga leads free event with stories, constellation identification and viewing of night sky with telescopes and binoculars, 6-11 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 13. 423-344- 6214.
HIKES — Led by Soddy- Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423- 842-3619.
Saturday, Feb. 13: Frozen Head, strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 9 a. m.
Tuesday, Feb.16: Lenfoot Hike Inn, Amicalola Falls; call for more information.
Saturday, Feb. 20: Sluder Lane to Highway 111, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in SoddyDaisy at 10 a. m. Plateau Chapter will go along.
LEADERSHIP LECTURE — Berry College chapel, Rome, Ga. Barbara Kellerman is inaugural speaker in the Cecil B. Wright III Integrity in Leadership lecture, 8 p. m. today,
Feb. 11. www. berry.edu/ lifeready/priorities/ integrity.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Program on bird photogaphy by Mike Daniel, former owner of Superior Camera, 7 p. m. Feb. 18; boot camp on “Correct Exposure vs. Creative Exposure” starts at 6 p. m. 423-344-5643.
SPAY- GHETTI, NO MEATBALLS — The Venue, 4119 Cummings Highway. Benefit for Wally’s Friends, a low- cost spay/neuter clinic, includes catered buffet dinner, silent auction, entertainment by comedian Karen Mills and jazz music, 6- 9 p. m. Feb. 20. $ 40. Tickets may be purchased online or at 155 Unaka St. in Red Bank. www.wallysfriends.com.
STREET CYCLING 101 — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Learn techniques and rules of the road for being a road cyclist in free class led by certified instructors, 6 p. m. Monday, Feb. 15. For adults and teens 14 and older accompanied by an adult. 423- 643- 6888.
TRAIN RIDES — Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423- 8948028, www.tvrail.com.
Missionary Ridge Local: Sixmile, 55- minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. February schedule: Trains depart Saturday at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3: 35 p. m. and Sunday at 10:40 a. m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p. m. $ 17 adults, $ 11 ages 3-12.
Valentine Dinner Train: Most rides sold out; limited availability on Eden Isle, private dining car for groups of up to eight, today-Sunday,
Feb. 11-14. Reservations
required.
VALENTINE’S MARKET — Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Pop- up market of gifts and treats for Valentine’s Day from local retailers, create-your- own-valentine station, 11 a. m.-2 p. m. Friday, Feb. 12. www. rivercity company.com.
VALENTINE’S SUNSET CRUISE — River Gorge Explorer, 1 Broad St. Romantic three- hour sunset cruise into the Tennessee River Gorge. Pop the question, renew vows or even get married; ship’s captains are ordained ministers; bring the license and witness, 2-5 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 14. 423-267-3474. Aquarium member $ 34, member child $24, nonmember adult $ 42, nonmember child $ 32.
WINTER WORKSHOP — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Map/Compass Navigation led by Alan Archer, who served in the U. S. Marines, 6 p. m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Learn the basics of navigation using map and compass; maps and compasses provided. Free. 423- 643- 6888.
Farmers’ Markets
OOLTEWAH FARMERS MARKET — Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., 5829 Main St. Open 3-5 p. m. Thursdays. 423-238- 9775.
RED BANK FARMERS MARKET — Red Bank United Methodist Church, 3800 Dayton Blvd. Open 4: 30-5: 30 p. m. Mondays. 423- 838-9804. CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-7575310, 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. 423-757-5314.
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.
Sensory Storytime: Interactive program specifically for schoolchildren with special needs and their families/ caregivers. Tuesdays, 4: 30- 5 p. m., downtown branch.
Saturday, Feb. 13: Mighty Ugly Valentines Workshop, 3-5: 30 p. m., downtown branch. Experiment with ugly creations and enjoy cocoa bar with fixings. Registration required: chattilibrary.org/ events/ mighty- ugly-valentinesworkshop.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. $ 12.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. Today, Feb. 11: Free Family Night, 5: 30- 8 p. m.
Saturday, Feb. 13: Second Saturdays with Korean Students, 1-3 p. m., Korean students living in Chattanooga lead activities such as calligraphy stations, cooking demonstrations, how to wear a hanbok (a traditional Korean dress) and paper folding.
Saturday, Feb. 20: Chinese New Year Celebration, noon- 4: 30 p. m., activities to celebrate the Year of the Monkey.
DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. Story time, 11 a. m. Tuesdays. 706876-1360.
NATURE NUTS — Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Children ages 5-12 invited to trek into the woods and visit pools where mole salamanders breed, led by Dr. Josh Ennen of Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute, 10 a. m. Saturday, Feb. 13. 423-2673474. Aquarium member’s child $ 12, additional member child $ 7; nonmember child $ 17, additional child $ 10.
Dances
BALLROOM — The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn ballroom dancing, Saturdays. Group class, 7: 30 p. m., $ 5. Dancing, 8: 30 p. m., $ 10. No partner required; casual dress. 423-394- 6428.
BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. Dance, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. $10. 423-771-3646.
CONTRA DANCING — Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. Turnip the Beet band with caller Beadle, Saturday, Feb. 13. Beginner’s lesson, 7: 30; dance, 8 p. m. $8 adults, $ 5 students and senior adults, $20 maximum per family.
RHYTHM BALLROOM — The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn fundamentals of rumba, cha cha, East Coast swing, 6 p.m. Mondays, 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Casual dress; no partner required, $5. www. theballroomathixson.com.
SHAG — Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road at East Brainerd Road. Dance with Choo Choo Shag Club, 7 p. m. Thursdays. $ 5 members, $7 guests, free to first-time guests. gdelett@epbfi.com.
USA BALLROOM — Brainerd United Methodist Church gymnasium, 4315 Brainerd Road. Dance, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 12; lesson, 7:30 p.m. $5 first-time guests and dancers under age 21, $6 members, $10 nonmembers. 423- 645-4888. VINTAGE SWING DANCE — ClearSpring Yoga, 17 N. Market St. Dancing, 8:30-10 p.m. Mondays. Intermediate lesson at 7 p.m., beginner’s lesson 7:45 p.m. Wear nonmarking shoes; no high heels. $7 includes lesson, $5 students with ID. 931-982-1678.