LEISURE
BATTLEFIELD BICYCLE TOUR - Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe. Bring your bicycle and join two-hour ride through battlefield, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 16. Rides are 3 to 4 miles in length, and appropriate for ages 8 and up; children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone required to wear helmets.423-752-5213
BENEFIT MUSIC SALE - Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave. Two-day fundraiser for Chattanooga Music Club features sale of entire music collection of the late Dr. James Greasby, including thousands of printed literature, reel-to-reel recordings, CDs, records, handbell and choral music, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 14-15. 423-529-0315.
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS - The Little Curiosity Shoppe, 138 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery, 7:30 nightly. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-821-7125.
CHATTANOOGA SIDEWALK TOURS - Choice of two tours daily. Dynamo of Dixie Tour departs from Sheraton Read House, corner of Broad Street and M.L. King Boulevard, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Bluffs and Bridges Tour begins at south end of Walnut Street Bridge, 4 and 6 p.m. $15 adults, $7 children 12 and younger. Reservations required. 423-228-0448, www.chattanoogasidewalktours.com.
CHATTANOOGA STAMP CLUB - Hickory Valley Christian Church, 6605 Shallowford Road. Program presented by Dan Chaij on "A Philatelic Alphabet," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14; doors open at 6:30 p.m. APS sales books available to choose stamps for purchase. 423-344-7849.
CHATTANOOGA CLIMATE FESTIVAL - The Crash Pad, 29 Johnson St. Sierra Club sponsors free event with music, speakers, exhibits and workshops on renewable energy and energy efficiency, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 16. 423-648-8393.
COIN SHOW - Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, Ga. Blue Ridge Numismatic Association hosts 55th convention with Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee impersonaters, elongated coin exhibit, vendors who buy, sell and trade, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 15-16; 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Aug. 17. www.bma.org.
GEM SHOW - Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, Ga. Annual North Georgia bead, gem, mineral and jewelry show with door prizes, repair and custom work while you wait, 2-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. $4 ages 16 and up. www.toteshows.com.
GLOW IN THE PARK - Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway. National sports and recreation company, Glow in the Park, brings 5K fun run and dance party to town, 8:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Light up the night in fluorescent accessories before running through industrial machines spewing foam to the beat of music, then go through rain storm of glow water and dust clouds of neon powder. $30-$55. 313-304-0909
HIKES - Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423-842-3619.
* Saturday, Aug. 9: Prentice Cooper Pots Point Loop, strenuous 12 miles. Meet at Red Bank Bi-Lo parking lot at 8 a.m.
* Tuesday, Aug. 12: Heiss Mountain to Big Possum Creek bridge and back, moderate 3 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.
* Saturday, Aug. 16: Sluder Lane to Big Soddy Creek and back, strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.
LAKE WINNEPESAUKAH -1730 Lakeview Drive, Rossville. Gates open 10 a.m. for Lake Winnie, 11 a.m. for Soakya Friday-Saturday, Aug. 8-9; noon for Lake Winnie, 1 p.m. Soakya on Sundays, Aug. 10, 17 and 24, closed weekdays after Aug. 10. Tickets with gate admission and unlimited access to both parks are $15.95 for ages 1 and 2 and senior adults ages 55 and up; $31.95 for ages 3-54 for gate admission and unlimited access to both parks. www.lakewinnie.com
LUTHER MASINGILL ROAST - Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Alton Park Development Corp. launches John P. Franklin Humanitarian Award Banquet and Celebrity Roast, Aug. 14. Franklin McCallie will be award's first recipient. Social hour with silent auction, 5 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m. Black-tie attire. $50. www.eventbrite.com/o/alton-park-development-corporation-6752787929.
MINI MAKER FAIRE - First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. First event to celebrate invention and resourcefulness on Oct. 11 features projects, performances, robot battles, MacGyver Competition and workshops to promote the do-it-yourself culture. All makers wanting to enter must register by Aug. 15. www.makerfairechattanooga.com.
MINORITY HEALTH FAIR - Eastgate Town Center, 5600 Brainerd Road. Free screenings, health information, free lunch and door prizes from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 16. Sponsored by Erlanger HealthLinks. Registration required: 423-778-5465.
MUD RUN - Greenway Farms, Hixson. Climb walls, crawl through tunnels and slide in mud at annual 5K fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga, Aug. 16. Team registration $250, individuals $60. www.habichatt.org.
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER- 400 Garden Road. Red wolves program, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10. Learn about why red wolves are endangered and what's being done to build their population. $10 adults, $7 ages 4-11. Registration: 423-821-1160.
REPTILE SHOW - Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway. Repticon Chattanooga event featuring vendors selling reptile pets, supplies and other merchandise, includes animal seminars and kids activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 9-10. $5-$10. 423-490-0078.
RIVER CANYON ADVENTURES - 21726 River Canyon Road. Explore the scenic Tennessee River Gorge with daily three-hour adventures. Sunset cruise at 6 p.m. Upriver to Williams Island, $35. Downriver into Tennessee River Gorge, $49.95 Appointments required: 423-987-1711, 423-488-1345. www.rivercanyonadventure.com.
RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS - Ruby Falls, 1720 South Scenic Highway. Ride the 260-foot elevator down into Lookout Mountain and experience the cavern tour in a new light, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays through September. $24.95. Tour size limited; reservations required. 423-821-2544.
SAVE OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS BANQUET - Embassy Suites, 2321 Lifestyle Way. Chattanooga chapter of National Coalition of 100 Black Women sponsors dinner featuring author Desiree Lee, 6 p.m. Aug. 15. $50. 423-698-0029.
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY FAIR - 103 Heard St., Dunlap, Tenn. "Summer Nights & Carnival Lights" is theme of farming and agriculture fair, Aug. 9-16. 423-834-6181, 423-949-9608, www.sequatchiefair.com.
SUMMER IN THE CITY GALA - Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St.. Casino games, martini bar, music by he Magictones, live and silent auctions, and food from six restaurants to benefit American Cancer Society, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 16. $100 ticket includes all food stations. ChattanoogaSummerintheCity.org.
SUNSET ON THE POND - Rossville Duck Pond, 220 E. Lake Ave., Rossville. Free community block party with '50s, '60s and '70s theme featuring two live bands, inflatables for kids, raffle, food and snacks for purchase, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 16. facebook.com/pages/rossville-duck-pond.
TENNESSEE KNOCKOUT - Trials Training Center, 300 Woodland Road, Sequatchie, Tenn. Off-road motorcycle riders compete at Kenda AMA Tennessee Knockout, racing against the clock in some rounds and going head-to-head in others on difficult terrain, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Aug. 16-17. $20. 423-942-8688.
TUESDAYS WITH FRIENDS OF THE LIBARY - Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. Live music, food trucks selling lunches, giant Jenga game and sidewalk book sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 9. Free admission; books priced from 50 cents to $2. 423-757-5310.
TRAIN RIDES - Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028. Missionary Ridge Local is six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM's repair shop. August trains depart Saturdays-Sundays at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Week of Aug. 11-15, trains will depart weekdays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. $17 adults, $11 ages 3-12. Check www.tvrail.com for weekend train rides such as Chickamauga Turn, Dinner on the Diner and Hiwassee River Rail Adventure.
WINE DINNER - Kitchen at Union Square, Tallan Building corner of Broad and M.L. King Boulevard. Five-course wine dinner paired with Bontera, Jekel and Sanctuary wines, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 14. $59 ticket includes gratuity. Limited seating: 423-634-9172.
WINE TASTING - Back Inn Cafe, 412 E. Second St. Sample seven wines from the Wagner Family of Wines, including the 40th anniversary Napa Cabernet from the award-winning vineyards, 6:30 p.m. today, Aug. 7. Tasting led by Bluff View Art District's Michael Vasta and winery representative Ed Murray. $37 ticket includes food by Back Inn chef William Oglesby. Reservations: 265-5033, ext. 1.
YOGA IN THE OUTFIELD - AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Chattanooga Lookouts and Hot Yoga Plus partner for first yoga class in ballfield led by Blaire Foster and Kari Baker Pollard, 9 a.m. Aug. 16. Bring own mat and water bottle. $10 ticket includes ticket to Lookouts game that night. 423-267-2208.
DANCES
DANCE PARTY - American Legion Post 81, 227 James Asbury Lane, Cleveland, Tenn. Dance to music of Bad Tattoo Band, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Aug. 9. Must be 21 or older. Active-duty military free with ID; all others $6. 423-476-4451.
SINGLES DANCE - First-Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, 409 McCallie Ave. Positive Christian Singles hosts beach-themed party, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. Bring snacks to share. $8. 423-756-2021.
USA BALLROOM - Brainerd United Methodist Church gymnasium, 4315 Brainerd Road. Dance, 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. $5 first-time guests, $6 members, $10 nonmembers. 423-645-4888.