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

BUNNY HOP — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Carter St. Fundraiser for Chambliss Center for Children includes arts and crafts, bunny petting station, sport zone, Chattanooga Aerials and dinner for adults and children. Adults $35, children $15. 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 4. 423-468-1122.

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.

CHURCH RUMMAGE

SALE — First Baptist Church, 2645 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., Rummage sale of furniture, electronics, tools, household items, clothing and accessories; baked goods, hot dogs, chips and drinks sold. Proceeds support church missions. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May

5. 706-866-0232.

CIVIL WAR HISTORY TALK

— Bragg Reservation on Missionary Ridge, 113-139 S. Crest Road. Members of the 9th Kentucky re-enactors and Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park staff give 30-minute talks on the charge up Missionary Ridge by Union forces of the Army of the Cumberland, which included the 9th Kentucky. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 5. 706866-9241.

DOWNHILL BIKE RIDE

— Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Guided 13-mile mountain bike adventure for ages 12 and older that highlights the scenic trails on Lookout Mountain and how they connect the Tennessee Riverwalk into downtown; $25 includes bike, helmet, transportation. Teens must be accompanied by an adult; all riders must be able to independently ride, shift, maneuver and operate a bike with hand brakes. 9 a.m.-noon Friday-Saturday,

May 4-5. Reservations: 423643-6888.

GUN AND KNIFE SHOW

— Alhambra Shrine Temple, 1000 Alhambra Drive off East Brainerd Road. More than 100 vendor tables, appraisers onsite; $8 admission. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 5; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 6. 423-892-0223.

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,

contact George Bonneau at george.r.bonneau@gmail.com or 423-842-3619. ›

Saturday, May 5: Savage Gulf south rim, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m. ›

Tuesday, May 8: Ritchie Hollow Trail, easy-to-moderate 4 miles. Meet in parking lot of Walmart on Signal Mountain Boulevard where it borders the old railroad tracks at 8 a.m. ›

Saturday, May 12: Lower Leggett to Rock Creek bridge and back, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.

IRIS SOCIETY SALE —

Mountain Arts Community Center, 809 Kentucky Ave., Signal Mountain. The Iris Society of Signal Mountain sells iris, Lenten Roses and other varieties of cultivated plants. 9 a.m.-noon. Saturday, May 5. 423-886-446.

JOY OF COOKING WINE

DINNER — Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Five-course wine dinner inspired by Irma Rombauer’s “Joy of Cooking” paired with wines from the Rombauer family vineyard. Individuals $200, table of eight $1,500. 7-10 p.m.

Friday, May 11. Reservations: 423-267-0968.

LOOKOUTS BASEBALL —

AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Lookouts vs. Jackson Generals. Games start 7:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, May 7-9.

Tickets start at $6 adults, $4 children 3-12. 423-267-4849.

PARENTING TALK — Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 E. Brainerd Road. Dr. Christia Brown, psychology professor at the University of Kentucky and author of “Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue,” will discuss gender and stereotypes. 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 7. 423-892-9363.

PICNIC ON THE PLAYGROUND — Signal Centers, 109 N. Germantown Road. Gourmet food and wine served outdoors at fundraiser for Signal Centers; $30 per person. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 10. 423-6988528.

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 registration: 423-821-1160.

RUBY FALLS LANTERN

TOURS — Ruby Falls, 1720 South Scenic Highway. Experience underground cavern with only lanterns to light the way; $29.95 adults. 8:30-10:30 p.m.

Fridays through November. 706-820-2531.

SOLAR SYSTEM WALKING

TRAIL — Hubert Fry Pavilion, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Students from Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy lead free tour of their solar system walking trail project. 7-8 p.m.

Friday, May 4. 423-209-6892

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. May schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m.. Trains also depart Tuesdays through Fridays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. The railroad is closed on Mondays.

AUTHOR TALK — Cleveland-Bradley County Public Library, 795 Church St., Cleveland, Tenn. Friends of the Library present the Rev. Joel Huffstetler speaking on his work with United Kingdom clergyman Michael Mayne. Huffstetler is rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Cleveland and author of “Boundless Love: The Parable of the Prodigal Son and Reconciliation.” $50. 6 p.m. meet and greet, 7 p.m. program

Today, May 3. 423-472-2163.

AUTHOR TALK — McKay Used Books, 7734 Lee Highway. Meet authors Tim and Debbie Bishop, who bicycled across America and wrote “Wheels of Wisdom: Life Lessons for the Restless Spirit.” 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 5. 423-892-0067.

WRITERS GUILD — Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Guild hosts monthly meetings to improve writing skills, provide listening and feedback to local writers and to present regional authors. Third Monday of each month. 706-259-1822.

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.

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR ›

Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturday, storytime. 423-893-0186.

BATMOBILE — Check Into Cash, 2398 McGrady Dr., Cleveland, Tenn. See the 1960s model Batmobile custom-designed by George Barris. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. today-Saturday, April 26-28. 423-479-2166. ›

May 4-5: Batmobile at Check Into Cash St. Elmo, 3800 Tennessee Ave., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

CREATIVE DISCOVERY

MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday; closed Wednesday. $13.95 adults and children.756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. ›

Today, May 3: Sensory Night, 5:30-8 p.m., Museum open to children with sensory sensitivity and their families, reservations required.

ROSSVILLE PUBLIC

LIBRARY — 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. Preschool Ready to Read,

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Come for stories, crafts and songs. 706-866-1368.

Dances

BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. $10 per person. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. 423-771-3646.

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 (sneakers or flats) shoes for dancing. No experience needed. 7-9 p.m. Tuesday,

May 8. 423-855-9474. SINGLES DANCE — First-Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Oak and Houston streets. Cinco de Mayo dance sponsored by Positive Christian Singles; $8 and bring snacks to share. 7-10 p.m. Saturday,

May 12. 423-756-2021.