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
BARBECUE, BLUES AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — North Georgia Fairgrounds, 500 Legion Drive, Dalton, Ga. New event includes barbecue cook-off, arts and crafts, entertainment, custom motorcycle show, cornhole tournament. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 2627. 706-913-6892.
BATTLEFIELD BICYCLE TOURS — Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Free, 2.5-hour bicycle tour through battlefield led by Outdoor Chattanooga with rangers providing history of park. Ride is 4 miles on moderately hilly terrain; appropriate for ages 8 and older, children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone must wear a helmet. 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. 423-752-5213.
BEACH DRINKS: SAYING GOODBYE TO SUMMER — Chattanooga Work Space, 302 W. Sixth St. Learn how to make rum punch, lazy man’s paloma with a twist, and hooch. Beach-themed snacks will be served. $18 per person. 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21. 423413-8978.
BEGINNER’S ASTROLOGY — Chattanooga Workspace, 302 W. Sixth St. Learn basic terminology, symbols, signs of the zodiac, the planets, elements and how astrology can impact your daily life; $15 per person. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22. 423-413-8978.
BIKE COMMUTING 101 — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Certified instructors teach rules of the road, safety and riding techniques to commute to work; followed by optional practice ride in good weather, bring helmet. 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21. Registration required: 423-643-6888.
BLUE RIDGE COIN SHOW — Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, Ga. More than 300 tables of vendors buying, selling and appraising coins and paper money. Free admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 18-19; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20. www.brna.org.
BOOK SALE — Eastgate Town Center, center court, 5600 Brainerd Road. Friends of the Library’s sale of discounted books and media to benefit Chattanooga Public Library. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 28.
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — 432 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery. Adults $16.95, ages 12 and under $10. Tours 8:30 p.m. nightly by appointment. 423-821-7125.
CIVIL WAR TALK — Chickamauga Battlefield, LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Meet at Visitor Center to join 90-minute car caravan in the battlefield focusing on how Civil War battle impacted the local population. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. 706-866-9241.
› Aug. 25: Free admission to Point Park on Lookout Mountain, meet inside park entrance for ranger-guided tours at 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. 423-821-7786.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706657-4050.
› Saturday, Aug. 19: Sunset Stroll to Sunset Point, 9 p.m., $5 parking, meet at West Rim Access parking lot for 45-minute hike.
› Friday, Aug. 25: Night Hike, 8-10 p.m., $5 parking, ages 10 and older learn geology and history of park on 2-mile hike.
DESOTO STATE PARK —
7104 DeSoto Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. 256-997-5025. All times are Central.
› Friday, Aug. 18: Insects of Little River, 8-9 p.m., Larry Beane discusses flying, crawling, creeping and swimming insects found on Lookout Mountain, bring a camp chair.
› Saturday, Aug. 19: Native American Tools and Weapons, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. demonstrations by Larry Beane.
EDUCATOR APPRECIATION DAYS — Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Hamilton Place. Pre-K through Grade 12 educators invited every
Saturday and Sunday in August to enjoy 25 percent off most books, toys, games, movies, music; 10 percent off Cafe food and select Nook devices. 423-893-0186.
FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK — 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, Tenn. 1-800250-8610.
› Aug. 17-19: Pontoon tours around lake, $9 per person, multiple times offered. For schedule: 423-881-3297.
FARLEYCON TOY AND
COMIC BOOK EXPO — East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. Expo includes appearances by Dan Jolley, comic books and children’s books author; Marvel artist Rob E. Brown; and actor John Anderson. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. 706-866-2667. Adults $5, children 12 and under are free with paying adult. FISH FRY AND BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE — Harrison Ruritan Club, 5709 Tyner Lane. Fundraiser for Ruritan Club includes music by Gloryland Way, East Ridge Cloggers, Cannon Creek and Southwind Bluegrass Band. 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
19. 423-344-7848.
GARDENING WORKSHOP
— The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th Street Place. Clean-air houseplants talk by Donna Dent. Free. Choose either 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 19. Reservations: 423698-2276.
GARDENING CLASS
— Ooltewah Nursery, 5829 Ooltewah-Ringgold Road. Melon Fest includes seed-spitting contest, melon-themed music, line dancing and melon tastings. 3-6 p.m. today, Aug. 17. 423238-9775.
HIWASSEE/OCOEE SCENIC RIVER STATE PARK
— 404 Spring Creek Road, Delano, Tenn. Movies under the stars at campground each Saturday this summer; canceled if raining. 423-2630050
IMMIGRATION POLICY
CLASS — Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St. Attorney Martin W. Lester reviews how current policies have affected the immigration system and what may be in store for the future; $15 per person. This is a nonpartisan class; content presented will contain only policy review. 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24. 423-413-8978.
JACKSON DAY DINNER
— Athens Regional Park Pavilion, Regional Park Drive, Athens, Tenn. McMinn County Democratic Party annual dinner hosts speakers Karl Dean, Dr. Danielle Mitchell and Harold Shevlin. Free. 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug 19. 423744-2704.
MUSEUM HOP — Start at any of six participating museums then get your “passport” stamped at each stop to receive a T-shirt when passport is filled. Participants are Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, Songbirds Guitar Museum, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Bessie Smith Cultural Center, Charles H. Coolidge Medal of Honor and 6th Cavalry Museum in Fort Oglethorpe. Ticket is $10 for a $50 value if paying for admission. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25. 423-894-8028. PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Program by Tom and Pat Cory on “The Beauty of Water” at 7 p.m. today, Aug.
17. Visitors welcome. Photographers boot camp begins at 6 p.m. 423-344-5643.
RAQS TOP 40 BELLYDANCE SHOW — Barking Legs, 1307 Dodds Ave. Middle Eastern dance show with dancers performing to Top 40 songs; $17 at the door. 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
19. 423-987-1067.
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE
CENTER— 400 Garden Road. Hours of operation 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. Admission $10 adults, $7 ages 4-11 and ages 65 and older. All events require preregistration: 423821-1160. › Saturday, Aug. 19: Red wolf feeding and talk, noon, free to RRANC members, included in admission for nonmembers. › Saturday, Aug. 19:
Cycling trip, 1 p.m., bring bike, water and helmet for ride along gravel road. Free for RRANC members, included in
admission for nonmembers.
RIVER CANYON ADVENTURES — 21726 River Canyon Road. Explore the scenic Tennessee River Gorge with daily one-, two- or three-hour adventures priced from $35 to $50. Stop by the rope swing, rent a kayak or paddleboard or inflatable dinghy with electric motor and have fun in the water. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Register and pay on the website and get 30 minutes additional free time: www.rivercanyonadventures.com. 423-488-8211.
RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS — Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. After-hours tour of underground cavern with only lanterns to light the pathway. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 8. Reservations required, $29.95: www.rubyfalls.com/lanterntours.
SALE CREEK LIONS CLUB BARBECUE — Sale Creek Lions clubhouse, 15222 Coppinger Road behind Sale Creek Middle/High School. Annual barbecue and gospel singing with $7 plates; drinks and desserts $1 each. Dine-in and take-out available. 11 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday Aug. 19.
Music by Glorified-Sonshine at 11 a.m., Calvary’s Blend at noon, Athem Voices at 1 p.m. and Willow Creek at 3 p.m. 423-332-8819.
SCENIC CITY MUD RUN
— Greenway Farms, 5051 Gann Store Road. A 5K course with mud, natural and constructed obstacles to benefit Southeast Tennessee Veterans Coalition. Must be 14 or older to participate. 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. For registration: www.sceniccitymudrun.com.
SOCK HOP — Veteran’s Park, Spring City, Tenn. Get out poodle skirts, white socks and hair oil and dress up for sock hop hosted by Tennessee Valley Theatre. 7-11 p.m. Sunday,
Aug. 20. 423-365-7529.
SUNDOWN AT THE CREEK
— Thunder Creek Harley-Davidson, 7720 Lee Highway. Live music series 7-9 p.m. Fridays. 423-892-4888.
THE NEXT BIG HIT — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Tony Boston hosts talent show for youth and young adults with $1,000 prize for winner; tickets $20 adults, $10 ages 12 and under. 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. 800-622-5102.
TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 894-8028. 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. $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12. August schedule: Trains depart Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Trains depart Wednesday-Friday at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. The railroad is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Books/Authors
AN EVENING OF POETRY — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. Kristin Robertson reads and signs her books. 6-7 p.m.
today, Aug. 17. 423-777-5629.
BOOK SIGNING — ArtsBuild, 301 E. 11th St. Southern Lit Alliance hosts author Jim Minick, who will read from “Fire Is Your Water,” followed by a discussion and book signing. 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27.
Tickets $10 per person, $22 for copy of book. Reservations required: 423-777-4221.
BOOK RELEASE PARTY — Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W.Sixth St. Danielle Shelton signs and answers questions about her new book, “Fermdamentals Guide to Fermentation.” Free. 6-8 p.m. today, Aug. 17. 423-822-5750.
BOOK SIGNING — The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th St. Place. Meet Munson the dog, featured in book series written by Charlene Thomas. The author and Munson will be autographing book copies. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. 423-698-2276.
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 757-5310 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. 757-5314.
› Toddler Time: Learning program for ages 18-36 months and parents/guardians, preregistration 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. Finger play, songs and stories for infants up to 18 months and their
parent/caregiver.
› Aug 17: Beat making and digital music for teens in The Studio, downtown branch, 4:30 p.m.
› Aug. 17: Beat making and digital music for adults in The Studio, downtown branch, 6 p.m.
› Aug. 19: Acoustic Guitars and Singer Songwriters in The Studio, downtown branch, 11 a.m., for teens. Followed at 2 p.m. by full session recording for teens.
› Aug. 23: Live Sound Recording for Teens in The Studio, downtown branch, 4:30 p.m. CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR
› Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturday, storytime. 423893-0186.
› Books Never Ending, 247 Cloud Springs Road, Rossville, 10:30 a.m. Saturday. 706891-0774. www.booksneverending.com
CREATIVE DISCOVERY
MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $13.95 adults and children.756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. › Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 19-20: Artist in residency: Isela Arrendondo, 1 p.m.
DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706-876-1360. › Aug. 18: Storytime, 4 p.m. › Aug. 22: Pajama party storytime 11 a.m.; Young Adult movie “Ghost In the Shell,” 4:45 p.m.
› Aug. 23: Beading circle, 11 am.-1 p.m.; Creative Station for grades K-5, 4 p.m., make and decorate your own medieval shield and play a medieval game. Must register in advance.
ROSSVILLE PUBLIC
LIBRARY — 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. Preschool Ready to Read, Tuesdays at
10:30 a.m. Come for stories, crafts and songs. 706-8661368.
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 calling by Vicki Herndon and music by Ann Hoos and Bill Verdier. $8 individuals, $5 students and senior adults. 7:30 contra lesson, 8:30-11 p.m. dance. Saturday,
Aug. 26. 423-629-0333.
SQUARE DANCING — 175 Emergency Road, Grandview, Tenn. Grandview Twirlers host square dances with caller Johnny Chambers. No partners required, $5 per person, casual dress. 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. 931-707-0766 or find them on Facebook at GrandviewTwirlers.