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 — Jones Observatory, 10 S. Tuxedo Ave. off Brainerd Road. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Lecture on The Latest from Mars and planetarium show at 6 p.m. Featured constellation is The Pleiades. Telescope viewing until 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. 423-425-4518
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. 6-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19. Registration required: 423643-6888.
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — 57 E. Fifth St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery. Adults $17.95 plus tax, ages 12 and under $11 plus tax. Tours 8:30 p.m. nightly by appointment. 423-800-5998.
CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. More than 200 vendors of fresh produce,
meats, cheeses, flowers and original art. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. 423-648-2496.
CHRISTMAS DECORATING WORKSHOPS — Great Christmas Shop, 6240 Perimeter Drive. Brandon Carruth, 2017 White House Christmas decorator, leads free class on Christmas styling, tree dressing and how to make the biggest impact with lights. 11 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 10 and 17. 865-694-4126.
CLEVELAND STATE ALUMNI AND FRIENDS — Cleveland State Community College, Quentin Lane Gymnasium, 3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, Tenn. Alumni social event. 5:30-8 p.m. today, Nov. 8. 423-614-8748. CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK — Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. Reservations required: 706-913-7170.
› Friday, Nov. 9: Night hike, 5-7 p.m., $10 plus $5 parking. Ages 10 and older invited to learn history and geology of canyon on 2-mile hike, bring flashlight.
› Friday, Nov. 9: Fall foliage bike ride, 5-6 p.m., $5 parking. Meet at Interpretive Center for leisurely 4-mile ride through the Five Points trail system. Children ages 9 and older, accompanied by an adult, may participate. Ride repeats Monday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m.
› Saturday, Nov. 10: Sitton’s Gulch hike, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $15 plus $5 parking. Strenuous 6-mile hike starts at bottom of gulch to hike to bottom of the falls. COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT — Keith Baptist Church, 1573 Keith Road, Ringgold, Ga. Free food and movie night. 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. 706-4500963.
FALL COLORS PICNIC — Spencer Farm, 520 Foster Road, Ringgold, Ga. South Chickamauga Creek Greenway Alliance hosts Fall Colors Day No-Waste Potluck Picnic. Admission is free with dish to share, bring your own utensils and chair for seating. Bring instruments and stories for campfire activities. Begins 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. 4234888-5668.
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY: PIANO IN THE PARK — Miller Park, 928 Market St. Food trucks parked around Miller Park; pianist Tim Hinck performs. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov.9. www.miller parkplaza.com
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, 423-8423619.
› Tuesday, Nov. 13: John’s Mountain/ Keown Falls, moderately strenuous, 5-mile double loop. Meet at Food City in East Ridge at 9 a.m.
› Saturday, Nov. 17: In-andout hike from Retro Hughes trailhead to Immodium Falls, moderately strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
INSPIRATIONAL TALK — Southern Adventist University, Iles P.E. Center, 4870 University Drive, Collegedale. Isreal Del Toro, a veteran who has won multiple gold medals in adaptive sports, is featured speaker. Free event in honor of Veterans Day. 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15.
LE PETIT MARCHE — The Westin, 801 Pine St. Local vendors market in front of the Westin. 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Nov. 17. 423-531-4653.
METRO CHATTANOOGA RECORD SHOW — The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga.Thousands of new and classic vinyl albums, 45s, CDs and memorabilia for sale. Early admission at 9 a.m is $10, general admission $3. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. j.b.lightfoot@att.net.
NICKELODEON KIDS ZONE — All JCPenney locations. Free Nickelodeon event featuring coloring packs, stickers
and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic books. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 10. jcpnews@jcp.com
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Nature photographer Bill Lea speaks on “It’s All About the Light” at 7 p.m. Marketing photography is boot camp topic at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. Free and visitors welcome. 423-3445643.
PUMPKINPALOOZA — Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St. Games, recipes, craft demos and ideas on how to use pumpkin flesh and seeds; $10 per family and limited to
first 50 families who sign up by Friday, Nov 9. Festival is 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14. https://crabtreefarms.org
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: 423-821-1160.
› Today, Nov. 8: Florence Williams: The Nature Fix, 5:307 p.m., free. Journalist, author and podcaster Williams speaks on why nature makes us happier, healthier and more creative. Following her 6 p.m. presentation, she will sign copies of “The Nature Fix.”
RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS — Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. Experience underground cavern with only lanterns to light the way; $29.95 adults. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays through November. Reservations required: 706-820-2531.
TELLABRATION — First Presbyterian Church, 433 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. Cleveland Storytelling Guild hosts free, family-friendly storytelling program. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. 423-479-7887.
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. $17 adults,
$11 ages 2-12. November 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 Fridays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. with the exception of Fridays, Nov. 23 and 30.
WINE IN THE WOODS — Sequatchie Valley Institute, 1233 Cartwright Loop, Whitwell, Tenn. Take a guided tour of SVI to see permaculture landscaping, handmade solar structures and Pipsissewa Arboretum Trail. Then enjoy wine, craft beer or cider while listening to Nexus of Musician Mysticism and light display by Tree Dimensional; $35-$60. 3-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov 10. eventbrite.com
Books/authors
AUTHOR’S TALK — Edney Innovation Center, 1100 Market St. Raymond L. Atkins joins Chattanooga Writers Guild to discuss humor in writing. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13. 770301-0033.
BOOK SIGNING — Stanley United Methodist Church, 501 Dodson Ave. Estella Peacock Harvey signs “ABCs From Granna’s Porch.” 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. 423-6246729
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
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.
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturday, storytime. 423893-0186.
› Saturday, Nov. 10: 10th Anniversary Celebration with author signings and book fair for Read 20, 11 a.m.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every day except Wednesday. $14.95 adults and children. 423-7562738,
www.cdmfun.org.
› Current Exhibit: “Hello from Japan”
› Today, Nov. 8: Free family night, 5:30-8 p.m., free admission courtesy of Publix Charities and TVA. ›
Friday, Nov 9: Jam & Bread featuring local band The Party Truck, 6 p.m.
› Saturday, Nov. 10: PopTots concert with CSO, noon › Sunday, Nov 11: Tono Kagura dance group, 2 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.
SANTA ARRIVES AT HAMILTON PLACE — 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. The annual Santa arrival parade is themed “Toys, Trains & Candy Canes;” begins near Sears, circles mall and ends at Food Court entrance. 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. 423242-7591.
Dances
BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. $10 per person. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. 423-771-3646.
CONTRA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts dance with music by Stringers Ridge and calling by Donna Calhoun. $10 individuals, $7 students and senior adults. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, Nov. 10. 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 (sneakers or flats) shoes for dancing. No
experience or partner needed. 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 13 and 20. 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.
SINGLES DANCE — FirstCentenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Oak and Houston streets. Harvest dance; $8 and bring snacks to share. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. 423-756-2021.
USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. Waltz lesson taught by Linda Hong at 7:30 p.m., followed by general dancing 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9. USAD members and first-time guests, $5; nonmembers $10.