Events Calendar
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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
AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY
— McDonald Road Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5440 McDonald Road. Kathy Dodd will speak on “Identifying Noids;” refreshments, question-and-answer and showand-tell sessions included. Visitors welcome. 2 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 27. 423-645-5009.
ASTRONOMY — UTC Jones Observatory, 10 S. Tuxedo Ave. Gates open 5:30 p.m., lecture and planetarium show on “The Latest From Mars” at 6, telescope viewing until 8 p.m. Featured constellation is Taurus. Sunday, Jan. 27. 423-425-4518.
BIDS 4 KIDS — DoubleTree Hotel, 407 Chestnut St. Western-themed benefit for Junior Achievement; $60 individual, $100 couple. 7 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 2. www.biddingforgood. com/bigbidsforJAkids.
BLENDED FAMILY WORKSHOP — The Crossing at the Brainerd Crossroads, 4011 Austin St. First Things First brings author and therapist Ron Deal of Little Rock, Ark., to town for workshop on Building a Brilliantly Blended Family. For adults only, $15 per
Family. For adults only, $15 per person, which includes snacks and beverages. 9 a.m.-noon
Saturday, Jan. 26. www. FirstThings.org.
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. Friday or Saturday nights by appointment. 423-800-5998.
DINNER AND THE ARTS
— Center for Creative Arts, 1301 Dallas Road. Annual dinner gala for school includes meal catered by Beast + Barrel, live and silent auctions, performance by students of the performing arts magnet school. Tickets are $35. 5-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. www. centerforcreativearts.net
FIRESIDE CHAT STORYTELLING — Founders Hall at The Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive, Collegedale. Local students share poems and stories; young authors Heather Marsh and Kassedy Whitener share their experiences to become published. Free. 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. 423-468-1971.
HARRISON BAY STATE
PARK — 8411 Harrison Bay Road. Introduction to the Shaving Horse is class for beginners interested in woodworking. Meet at Star Walk trailhead for short walk discussing different types of wood on way to woodshop, learn to use a Shaving Head and other basic tools of woodworking. Class is for ages 15 and up; pants and closedtoe shoes required. $20 per person. 10 a.m. Saturday,
Jan. 26. 615-306-0611
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Sunday, Feb. 3: National Feed the Birds Day, 3-3:30 p.m., free, watch feeding of native birds of prey.
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, 423-842-3619. ›
Saturday, Jan. 26: Flippers Bend, moderately strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Soddy-Daisy Walmart at 8:30 a.m. › Tuesday, Jan. 29: Lower trails at Reflection Riding with Chickamauga Battlefield historian Jim Ogden giving commentary on events that took place in that area leading
up to The Battle of Lookout Mountain. Meet at Red Bank Food City at 8:30 a.m. or at Reflection Riding at 9 a.m.
LEARN TO PLAY DISC GOLF
— Portland Park, 1001 Signal Mountain Road. Members of Chattanooga Flying Disc Club teach free class on rules, scoring, equipment, lingo and safety; discs available to play nine-hole course in hands-on lesson. 1-3 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 2. Reservations required: 423-643-6888.
M.L.KING DAY CELEBRATION — UTC University Center auditorium, 642 E. Fifth St. CNN political commentator
Symone Sanders is featured speaker. Free. 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25. 423-425-4363
NORTH GEORGIA’S DANCING STARS — The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Amateur North Georgia dancers paired with pros in dance competition to raise funds for Primary Healthcare Centers. Tickets $100-$250, includes dinner, full bar service, raffle for a Mercedes Benz. 5-11 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 2. 706-264-1599. OCOEE STORY FEST — Museum Center at Five Points, 200 Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Program of stories told by Cleveland Storytelling Guild, featuring Kim Weitkamp. Individuals $5, family maximum $15, museum and guild members are free. 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. tellone@ bellsouth.net
PINK BRIDE — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Bridal expo with 110 industry vendors in one location, vendors’ special offers, two wedding party fashion shows, giveaways. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan.
27. www.thepinkbride.com/ shows/chattanooga/#premium-listings
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. January schedule: Trains depart every Saturday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p.m.
WEST VILLAGE CHILI
COOKOFF — Eighth Street near the Westin Hotel. Chili cookoff between Bald Headed Bistro, Old Gilman Grill, The Great American Filling Station, Alimentari, Puckett’s, The Read House, Citron et Sel, The Westin, 405 Middle Eastern Bistro, Lil Oso and Chattanooga Brewing Co. Requires purchase of $5 wristband to sample, proceeds benefit Forgotten Child Fund. Parking available in CitiPark Garage, 807 Chestnut St., $5. 12:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. 423531-4653
WINTER WORKSHOP —
Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free map and compass class to learn to navigate using old-school methods. 6:30 p.m. Today, Jan. 24. 423-643-6888. › Thursday, Jan. 31: Bike Maintenance 101, 6:30 p.m. › Thursday, Feb. 7: Bike Maintenance 202, 6:30 p.m.
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 423-643-7700 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. 423-6437785. ›
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.
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturday, storytime. 423893-0186. › Saturday, Jan. 26: Book fair for Hamilton County Schools librarians. › Saturday, Jan. 26: Puzzle party for all ages, 2 p.m. CREATIVE DISCOVERY
MUSEUM — 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every day except Wednesday. $14.95 adults and children. 423-756-
DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY — 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706-876-1360. ›
Today, Jan. 24: Pelicula Familiar: “The Lego Movie,” 5 p.m., Spanish-language version of family movie shown, free popcorn and drinks provided. ›
Today, Jan. 24: Goal Jar and Laminated List, 5:30 p.m., ages 18 and up make goal jar with list to keep track of accomplishments in 2019. ›
Saturday, Jan. 26: Tween Nerf War, 1:30-3:30 p.m., students in grades 4-8 take over library after hours. Nerf guns and bullets provided or bring your own, parents must sign permission form. › Monday, Jan. 28: Twist, 4:30 p.m., students in grades 4-8 help plan library’s Young Adult programs for coming year, free pizza. ›
Tuesday, Jan. 29: Teen Virtual Reality Experience, 4:30-6:30 p.m., students in grades 8-12 play Virtual Reality with Oculus Rift.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT —
First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, 2645 LaFayette Road. Watch “Incredibles 2” with $1 popcorn and soft drinks; admission $5 per person or $15 maximum charge for family. 5 p.m. Sunday,
Jan. 27. 706-866-1329.
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 music by Mountain Creek Boys and calling by Charlotte Crittenden. $10 individuals, $7 students and senior adults. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, Jan. 26. 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.
Tuesday, Jan. 29. 423-8559474.
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.