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
ALLEY HOUR — Cooper’s Alley, 10 E. Seventh St. Live music by Spinster, food/drink specials at businesses on the alley corridor. 5:30-7 p.m.
Thursday, May 2. www. rivercitycompany.com
AN EVENING IN ARGENTINA
— Mad Priest Coffee & Cocktails, 719 Cherry St. Authentic Argentine Asado experience and wine tasting with music, tango dancers and movie. $66 per person. 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 27. 404-454-2733.
ARTS BUILD COMMUNITIES GRANT WORKSHOP
— ArtsBuild, 301 E. 11th St. Tips and guidelines for applying for ABC funds in the Tennessee Arts Commission grant program. 5 p.m. Tuesday,
April 30. 423-777-4214.
BICYCLE SUSPENSION
SETTING WORKSHOP — REI, 2507 Lifestyle Way. Learn tools to discover bike’s performance potential. Bring your own bike; mountain biking experience required. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 27. 423-7084754.
Champion Road. Meet at fishing pier and join ranger for Orb Making: Intro to Light Painting Photography. Bring camera capable of manual mode, tripod, shutter release trigger, small flashlight. $5. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27.
Register: 423-322-5160.
BOOK SALE — Eastgate Town Center, B entrance, 5600 Brainerd Road. Friends of the Public Library’s fundraiser. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday April
27-May 14. 423-643-7747.
BUNNY HOP — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Chambliss Center for Children’s fundraiser with arts and crafts, petting station, balloon artists, magician, sport zone, inflatables and karaoke. Adults enjoy silent auction and dinner $35; chicken nuggets, mac and cheese for children, $15. 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 3. Reservations: www.chambliss center.org.
CHATTANOOGA DOLL CLUB
SHOW — The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Annual show and sale of vintage and modern dolls; $5 ages 13 and older. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 27. 706-965-4619 CHATTANOOGA FOOTBALL CLUB — Finley Stadium, 1829 Carter St. CFC vs. AFC Mobile; $10. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27. 423-708-GOAL.
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.
FISH FRY — Sale Creek Lions Club, 15222 Coppinger Road behind Sale Creek Middle/High School. Lions Club fundraiser sells $8 plates with fish, hush puppies, baked beans, slaw, drink and dessert. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 27. 423-332-3996.
FREEDOM GALA — Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Darryl Strawberry is guest speaker at benefit for Adult and Teen Challenge Midsouth, which includes dinner, silent auction and music. 6 p.m today, April
25. 423-756-5558. Sold Out.
FUN FAMILY EXPO — Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive. First family expo at The Commons with kids zone, performances, shopping, music and Field Day games. Expo admission $1; field games $5 individuals or $20 for team of four. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday,
May 4. 423-486-7597.
GARDENING CLASS — Bees on a Bicycle, 1909 Market St. Gardening 101 teaches how to use gardening tools, how to prune and other backyard basics; $20 fee includes $10 toward purchase of plants of your choice. 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 27. www. ebrite.com.
HARRISON BAY STATE
PARK — 8411 Harrison Bay Road. Meet in recreation hall to build a bluebird box to take
home; $10 includes all materials. Children ages 5 and older accompanied by a parent may attend. 6 p.m. Friday, April 26. 423-344-6214.
Tuesday, April 30: Eagle nest tour, 7 a.m., $10, bring camera with telephoto lens if you wish. Meet at golf course maintenance area across from Morning Glory Drive. Must register, no walk-ups.
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: 423-332-6517 or 423-240-3443.
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Saturday, April 27: Frozen Head State Park, Bird Mountain Trail, rigorous 7.1 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8:30 a.m.
HISTORY TALK — Brown’s Ferry Federal Road trailhead, 707 Moccasin Bend Road, follow Special Event signs from Manufacturer’s Road to the trailhead. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Park staff present one-hour program on life of Elias Boudinot, first editor of the Cherokee Phoenix newspaper. 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28. 706-866-9241. HOW TO RIDE A BIKE FOR
KIDS — Enterprise South Nature Park, 8015 Volkswagen Drive. REI staff provide personalized and group instruction to overcome children’s fears, teach skills such as start-stop and to learn to maneuver around obstacles. Children bring their own bikes (without training wheels) and helmet; child should be able to sit on the seat with feet flat on the ground. For ages 5-11. 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 27. Reservations: 423-485-1249.
HULLABOWLOO — Chattanooga Area Food Bank, 2009 Curtain Pole Road. Annual fundraiser for food bank includes food and drink tastings, performance by Michel Jon’s band, auction; $100 per person. 7-10 p.m. Saturday,
April 27. 423-622-1800.
JOCKEYS AND JULEPS
— The Westin, 801 Pine St. Fundraiser for St. Jude School includes dinner, horse racing, auction and dancing to music of Young Hearts; $75-$100. 7-11 p.m. Saturday, April 27. www. jockeysandjuleps-stjude.com
LOW COUNTRY BOIL
— Chattanooga Whiskey, 890 Riverfront Parkway. Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga benefit includes food from Feed Co. Table and Tavern and beverages from Hutton and Smith Brewing Co; $25-$43. 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, April 25. 423-756-3891.
PET POP — 5 Points Northshore, 328 Cherokee Blvd. Fundraiser for McKamey Animal Center includes music, hors d’oeuvres, pet-inspired art gallery. Free admission. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, April
26. 423-634-1030. RHYME ‘N’ CHATT THROWBACK POETRY SHOW — The Mill, 1601 Gulf St. Rhyme N Chatt celebrates 20th birthday with retro show. Dress like it’s the ’90s, hear poetry from poets over the 20 years, dance to New Breed R&B Band. Admission $15, food and drink additional purchase. All seats first-come, first-served. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, April
26. 423-504-0361.
STEAMFEST — Rivermont Elementary School, 3330 Hixson Pike. School fundraiser includes STEAM activities, inflatables, carnival games, food, silent auction, fun run. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 4. 423-870-0610.
SUNSET KAYAK TOUR
— Chester Frost Park, 2277 N. Gold Point Circle. Join REI instructors for some basic instruction followed by a short paddle to watch the sunset from out on the water. Kayaks and gear included in $65-$75 fee, bring own headlamp. Must have completed Learn to Kayak class or have equivalent skills. For ages 14 and up. 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 27. 423-7084754.
SUNSET SUP TOUR
— Chester Frost Park, 2277 N. Gold Point Circle. Join REI staff for basic instruction on stand-up paddleboarding then take a short paddle to watch the sunset. No experience required; must be 14 or up, and youth under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Paddleboards and gear included in $45-$55 fee. 79 p.m. Saturday, April 27. 423-708-4754.
TAILS AT TWILIGHT — The Mill, 1601 Gulf St. Fundraiser for Pet Placement Center includes dinner, drinks, live and silent auctions. Individual $50, couples $85. 6-9 p.m.
Thursday, April 25. 423-8770738.
TENNESSEE RIVER KAYAK
TOUR — Waconda Bay, 6237 Bayshore Drive. Join REI guides to explore river north of Chickamauga Dam. Future tours will follow the river through the Tennessee Gorge to Nickajack Reservoir. Kayak and equipment included in $79-$89 fee. Previous experience recommended, but not required. 5-8 p.m. Sunday,
April 28. Reservations: 423-708-4754.
TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028. 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: Six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12. April schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and
Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Trains depart Mondays through Fridays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m.
Books/authors
AUTHOR TALK — Star Line Books, 1467 Market St. R.J. Jacobs discusses his novel “And Then You Were Gone.” 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27. 423-777-5629.
BOOK SIGNING — Jim Oliver’s Smoke House Lodge and Restaurant, 850 W. Main St., Monteagle, Tenn. John Scales signs “The Battles and Campaigns of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, 1861-1865” at the Tullahoma Campaign Symposium. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4. www. civilwarroundtableofatlanta.org CATOOSA COUNTY LIBRARY — 108 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold,
Ga. Catoosa Citizens for Literacy present the 10th One Book-One Community reading of “Someone Else’s Love Story” by Joshilyn Jackson. The author will be present for a 6 p.m. lecture and book signing
Tuesday, April 30, at the Catoosa County Learning Center next door to the library. Free admission, books $10. 423-413-3928.
Children/Teens
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturday, storytime. 423-893-0186.
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” › Saturday, April 27:
Countdown to Kindergarten Kickoff, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., simulated school experiences and readiness activities, 2 p.m. party with balloons, cake and ice cream.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
— First Baptist Church of Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., 2645 LaFayette Road. “A Dog’s Purpose” inspirational movie shown; free but donations encouraged. 5 p.m. Sunday,
April 28. 706-866-0232.
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
CONTRA DANCE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts dance with music by Orka and calling by Andrea Nettleton. $10 individuals, $7 senior adults, $5 students. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance.
Saturday, April 27. 423-6290333.
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, April 30. 423-855-9474.