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

ACES CASINO NIGHT — Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Fundraiser for Children’s Advocacy Center’s Emmy Haney House includes casino games, live and silent auctions, music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres by Lee Towery Catering and desserts from The Bread Basket. Individuals $75, couples $140; High Rollers ticket $95, couples $180. 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. www.cachc.org.

ARCHERY CLASS — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River

St. Free indoor class offers hands-on chance to learn about sport of archery; open to ages 6 and up, no prior experience required. 3:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. 423-643-6888.

ASTRONOMY — UTC Jones Observatory, 10 S. Tuxedo Ave. Gates open 5:30 p.m., lecture and planetarium show on “Our Friend Orion” at 6, telescope viewing until 8 p.m. Featured constellation is Gemini. Sunday, Feb. 10. 423-425-4518.

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 and Saturday nights by appointment. 423-800-5998.

CIVIL WAR HISTORY TALK —

DeLong Reservation National Military Park, 183 N. Crest Road. Join Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park ranger for one-hour talk exploring the science involved in Civil War artillery. 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. 706-866-9241.

COLLEGEDALE MARKET

OPENING — Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. Winter produce, local arts and crafts and Valentine’s treats at opening of Winter Market. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. publicmarkets.us.

DROP THE MIC LIP-SYNCHING — Event Center at Carpets of Dalton, 3010 N. Dug Gap Road, Dalton, Ga. Lip-synching competition benefits Creative Arts Guild. Sold Out. 6 p.m. Saturday,

Feb. 9. 706-278-0168.

FLEA MARKET — Isbell Barbecue, 4801 Brainerd Road. All-day flea market

Saturday, Feb. 16, hosted by Good Neighbors to benefit Whiteside Faith Manor. Cash donations, canned goods and flea market donations may be dropped off at Good Neighbors, 737 E. 10th St. 423653-4611.

GARDENING CLASS —

UT Extension Office, 6184 Adamson Circle. Hamilton County Master Gardeners lead monthly classes for beginners; registration required. Tom

Stebbins teaches opening class on how, when and where to use pesticides. 10 a.m.noon, Saturday, Feb. 16. www.mghc.org

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. ›

Saturday, Feb. 9: Heiss Mountain Road to Little Possum Creek bridge and return. Moderately strenuous 7.5 miles. Meet at Durham Street in Soddy-Daisy at 8:30 a.m. ›

Tuesday, Feb. 12: Piney River trail from Newby Branch Forrest Camp to Spider’s Den and back, moderate 5 miles. Meet at Durham Street in Soddy-Daisy at 8:30 a.m. ›

Saturday, Feb. 16: Laurel Falls and return in Dayton, Tenn. Moderately strenuous 7 miles. Meet at Durham Street in Soddy-Daisy at 8:30 a.m.

INSULATOR SWAP MEET

— Daisy United Methodist Church, 9508 Dayton Pike. Antique insulator swap meet hosted by Dixie Jewels Insulator Club. Free. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 16. 423-3269248.

LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE

— Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Learn to ride a bike while learning basic maintenance of bike parts, helmet fit, safety checks, balance, starting and stopping, road and sidewalk rules. Free. 4-5:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Monday,

Feb. 11. 423-63-6888.

LEASCHE LITERARY

SOCIETY — Huff House, 317 N. Selvidge St., Dalton, Ga. Program on cultural growth

as part of this year’s theme “Dalton Going Forward.” 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. 706-5298082

MISS BESSIE SMITH SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

— Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Six young women compete for second annual Miss Bessie Smith and The Spirit of Miss Bessie titles; $10 per person. 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. 423266-8658. PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

OF CHATTANOOGA — St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Wildlife photographer Barry Spruce speaks on “A Raptor’s Life: What Makes a Bird a Raptor and Where Do They Live?” 7 p.m. Thursday,

Feb. 21. Stephen Overall presents “Photos That Have a Story to Tell” in boot camp at 6 p.m. 423-34-5643.

RAMEN & SOBA WORKSHOPS — Sequatchie Cove Farm, 320 Dixon Cove Road, Sequatchie, Tenn. Daily events

Feb. 14-16 include ramen demonstration and dinner, hands-on soba making and children’s onigiri rice ball class for ages 5-12. For tickets and times: www.sequatchiecovefarm.com/all-products-1/

RED BANK HISTORICAL SOCIETY — Red Bank Community Center, 3620 Tom Weathers Drive. Jay Baumgardner of Blood Assurance is speaker at monthly meeting, visitors welcome. 6:30 p.m. Today,

Feb. 7. 423-842-3572. SUPER MUSEUM SUNDAY — Chief Vann House Historic Site, 82 Highway 225 N, Chatsworth, Ga. Free admission on Sunday, Feb. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. to tour historic Vann House

renovation. 706-695-2598.

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. February schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p.m. as well as President’s Day, Feb. 18.

WINTER WORKSHOP

— Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. James Eubank demonstrates turning your rear derailleur and leads practice

during Bike Maintenance 202; tools provided. Wear clothing that can get dirty and greasy. 6:30 p.m. Today, Feb. 7. 423-643-6888. ›

Feb. 14: Search and Rescue Methods: Ropes and Wrangling

Books/Authors

AUTHOR TALK — Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Free lunch with author Anna-Lisa Cox to discuss her book, “The Bone and Sinew of the Land: America’s Forgotten Black Pioneers & The Struggle for Equality.” 11:30 a.m. Friday,

Feb. 8. Reservations required: 423-266-8658.

BOOK READING — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. Tennessee poet Bill Brown will read from “Cairns: Poems New

and Selected.” 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. 423-777-5629.

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

CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m.

Saturday, storytime. 423893-0186. ›

Saturday, Feb. 9: Kids Book Hangout, 2 p.m. to closing, free book swag, 20 percent off all young reader books. › Saturday, Feb. 23: “Lego Movie 2,” 2 p.m., build a makeand-take Emmet’s Dream

House.

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: “Native Voices: New England Tribal Families” ›

Today, Feb. 7: Sensory Night, 5:30-8 p.m., for children with sensory sensitivity and their families only, reservations required. › Saturday, Feb. 16: Year of the Pig Chinese New Year celebration, noon-4 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.

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 Reelplay and calling by Chrissy Davis-Camp. $10 individuals, $7 students and senior adults. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, Feb. 9. 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, Feb. 12. 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.choochoo shagclub.com.

SINGLES DANCE —

First-Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Oak and Houston streets. Valentine’s dance, $8 and bring finger foods to share. 7-10 p.m. Saturday,

Feb. 9. Former PCS members now married are invited to this dance. 423-756-2021.

USA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Waltz lesson by Bud Slack at 7:30 p.m. followed by dancing from 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday,

Feb. 8. USA Dance members and first-time guests $5, nonmembers $10. www. chattanoogausadance.com