LEISURE
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS -- From Walnut Street Bridge (downtown end) to Read House. Several stops along the way for ghost stories and place histories, 8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Regular tour is about 2 hours, shorter circle tour is about 1 hour. $13 adults, $8 children under 12. 821-7125. www.chattanoogaghosttours.com.
CHATTA-TOURS -- Second and Broad streets near the Chattanooga Visitors Center. New tours of city by van depart from 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. $30 adults, $27 senior adults, $20 ages 8-12, must be age 8 to participate. Reservations call 596-0955.
DELTA QUEEN -- Coolidge Park. Historic, 1920s-era steamboat permanently docked as a floating hotel and lounge. Access is via Fat Cat Ferry/Chattanooga Water Taxi from Ross's Landing or by foot from Coolidge Park. 468-4500, www.DeltaQueenHotel.com.
* Guided tours: 4:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays starting at Forward Cabin Lounge. $8 adults, $4 children 12 and younger.
* Texas Hold 'Em Tournament: Delta Queen Texas Lounge. Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Lessons, registration, 5-6:30.
DINNER & DIALOGUE -- Kingdom Center, 730 M.L. King Blvd. Urban League of Greater Chattanooga Young Professionals Association presents first in quarterly series of conversations, with catering by Carrabba's Grill, 6 p.m. today. $15 in advance. 756-1762, 504-0638, ulypdinneranddialogue@gmail.com.
EXTREME FIGHT NIGHT IV -- Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge. Mixed martial arts and kickboxing, 8 p.m. Saturday (doors open at 7 p.m.). Advance tickets $25 adults, $10 children under 12, $35 cageside, $50-$60 VIP tables. 770-910-7414, www.extremefightnight.tv.
FESTIVE FRIDAYS -- The Office, 1401 E. Third St. Music, dancing, food and conversation for ages 21 and up, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Friday. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy@yahoo.com.
HOPE 2010 -- Alleia Restaurant, 25 E. Main St. Hope 2010: Fashion With a Mission, a fashion show and expo to benefit Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society Alliance, a nonprofit organization of physician spouses dedicated to medical advancement, 6:30 p.m. March 21. $50. Contact: Tracie LeSar, 504-2956.
MAGIC NIGHT -- Chester Frost Pavilion, 2318 N. Gold Point Circle, Hixson. Tricks, illusions and sleights of hand by Chattanooga Magic Club, Ring 112, 7-9:30 p.m. March 27. $5 person/$15 per family (three or more). Registration required. 842-6748.
NATURE OUTINGS, PROGRAMS -- South Cumberland State Park, three miles from I-24 Exit 134 (Monteagle) on Highway 41. 931-924-2980. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Grundy Forest parking lot for introduction to trail-building techniques, with hands-on repair of small section of trail along Fiery Gizzard, 10 a.m. CST Saturday. Boots and gloves recommended; tools provided. www.friendsofscsra.org.
ST. PAWTRICK'S DAY DOG WALK -- Ross's Landing. DOGood Chattanooga hosts parade of pooches, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. Wear green; bring cleanup bags. Treats and giveaways for best dog outfit. Free.
STUDIOPENDOUS -- Chester Frost Park pavilion, 2318 N. Gold Point Circle. Dinner, children's art gallery and silent auction to benefit Highland Plaza United Methodist Preschool, 6 p.m. today. $5 per person, $20 per family; $25 per family at the door. 240-4722.
SWAGGIN' SATURDAYS -- The Office, 1401 E. Third St. Food, drink, music, dancing, socializing for agse 21 and up, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Saturday. $5. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy08@yahoo.com.
THIRSTY THURSDAYS -- TElks Lodge 4400, 1211 Dodds Ave. Adult socializing, music, dance, beer specials, free food for the soul for ages 21 and up, 7 p.m. midnight every Thursday. Free. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy08@yahoo.com.
TRAIN RIDES -- Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. Missionary Ridge Local: Six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga and to TVRM's repair shop where locomotive rotated and reposition for ride back. 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $15 adults, $9 children ages 3-12, free to younger kids. 894-8028, www.tvrail.com.
BOOKS/AUTHORS
BICENTENNIAL LIBRARY -- All locations of Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library system have programs and activities. Call downtown, 757-5314; Eastgate, 855-2685; Northgate, 870-0636; Ooltewah/Collegedale, 396-9322; South Chattanooga, 825-7237. The central information number for all branches is 757-5310. www.lib.chattanooga.gov.
ROCK POINT BOOKS -- 401 Broad St. 756-2855, www.rockpointbooks.com.
* Family Storytime with Lynn Gobler Pomeroy, author of "Curly, Randy and the Poultry Show." 11 a.m. Saturday.
* Classic Lit Book Club: Reading "Emma" by Jane Austen; meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday.
* The Southern Wing & a Prayer Tour, 6:30 p.m. March 20.
* Southern Lit Book Club: Reading "Gap Creek" by Robert Morgan; meeting 6 p.m. March 22.
* C.S. Lewis Society: Reading "That Hideous Strength"; meeting 7 p.m. March 26.
CHILDREN/TEENS
BICENTENNIAL LIBRARY -- All locations of Chattanooga-Hamilton County Bicentennial Library system have programs and activities. Call downtown, 757-5314; Eastgate, 855-2685; Northgate, 870-0636; Ooltewah/Collegedale, 396-9322; South Chattanooga, 825-7237. The central information number for all branches is 757-5310. www.lib.chattanooga.gov.
CHILDREN'S READING HOUR -- Rock Point Books, 401 Broad St. 756-2855. www.rockpointbooks.com. Fun Friday features stories and related programming, 10:30 a.m. every Friday.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM -- 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. $9.95 children and adults. 756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. Good for You: Healthy Fun on the Run. An exhibit to teach about healthy lifestyles and fight childhood obesity, through May 16.
INTERACTIVE SHOW -- Vaudeville Cafe, 138 Market St. "Mystery of the Time Machine," audience-participation, comedy-mystery geared toward children, plus pizza buffet, 1 p.m. each Saturday. $12. 517-1839. www.funnydinner.com.
CLASS/WORKSHOP
ASSOCIATION FOR VISUAL ARTS -- 30 Frazier Ave. 265-4282, www.avarts.org.
* Intro to iPhone for ages 55 and up, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. Free.
* Intro to Social Networking sites for ages 55 and up, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 20. Free.
* Intro to Digital Photography for ages 55 and up, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 27. Free.
WINTER WORKSHOPS -- Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park. Weekly sessions on outdoor topics, including "Knots You Need To Know," 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Free. 643-6888.
WOMEN'S GARAGE PARTY -- Thunder Creek Harley-Davidson, 7720 Lee Highway. Session to learn about motorcycles, 6:30-9 p.m. March 23. Free. Refreshments available. 892-4888.
DANCE
AMATEUR BALLROOM ASSOCIATION -- Allemande Hall, 7400 Standifer Gap Road. Choo Choo City Chapter of USA Dance offers lesson 7:30-8:30 p.m. today and dance 8:30-11 p.m. $10. 423-580-7151. www.chattanoogadanceinc.org.
APPALACHIAN-STYLE CLOGGING -- East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. Session, 6-8 p.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday. $4. 875-2847.
ARGENTINE TANGO -- Chattanooga Dancesport Center, 4295 Cromwell Road, Suite 512. Practice, 5-7 p.m. each Sunday. Free. 774-8399.
BALLROOM/ALLEMANDE HALL -- 7400 Standifer Gap Road. Chattanooga Ballroom Dance Club lesson, 7:30 p.m., general dance at 8:30 each Tuesday. Beginners welcome. $5 members, $8 nonmembers. 238-4518.
BALLROOM/THE DANCE FLOOR -- 3733 Ringgold Road, East Ridge. 697-1891. Introduction to ballroom (half-hour lesson followed by practice session), 8 p.m. each Monday and Thursday. $5 per session.
BEACH MUSIC -- Chattanooga Billiard Club East, 110 Jordan Drive. Choo Choo Shag Club meeting, 7:30 p.m. each Thursday in Tropicana Room. $2 members, $3 nonmembers. 622-1141.
COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE -- All Saints Academy, 310 E. Eighth St. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society presents live music by Kaleidoscope for contra dancing, with caller Vicki Herndon, 8-11 p.m. Saturday. Basic lesson for newcomers at 7:30 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students. 899-8007. www.contranooga.org.
COUNTRY -- Troy's Place, 320 Emerson Drive, Ringgold, Ga. Hopeful Country band, 8-11 p.m. each Friday and 7-11 p.m. each Saturday. $6. No smoking or alcohol. 423-855-9662.
LINE -- Allemande Hall, 7400 Standifer Gap Road. Crystal Boots Club leads beginner lessons, 6-7 p.m., intermediate lessons 7-8 p.m. each Monday. $6/lesson or $20/month. 706-539-1323.
LINE -- St. Jude Parish Hall, 930 Ashland Terrace. Instruction by Jeanette Bowen for beginners and intermediates, 5:30-7 p.m. each Thursday. $3 per person. 580-4879.
LINE -- Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church, 1733 Battlefield Parkway. Classes 11 a.m.-noon every Saturday. $3 donation benefits nursing-home patients. 706-866-9008.
LINE -- North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive. Boots & Buckles Club holds classes each Wednesday. Beginners 5:30-6:30 p.m., intermediates 6:30-7:30. $4. 580-4879.
LINE & SQUARE -- Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 4131 Ringgold Road. East Ridge Grand Squares dances: line, 6:30-7 p.m., and square, 7-9:30 p.m. each Monday. $4. 706-375-1088.
ROUND/ALLEMANDE HALL -- 7400 Standifer Gap Road, 899-9913. www.allemandehall.com.
* Chattanooga Rounds, 1:30 p.m. each Sunday. $5. 892-2403.
* Merry-Go-Rounds, at 6:30 p.m. for levels 1-3, 8 p.m. for higher levels each Thursday. $5. 706-226-6806.
* Dixie Rounds, at 6:30 p.m. for levels 2-4, 8 p.m. for levels 4-5, each Saturday. $5 per session.
SENIOR DANCE -- East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. Southern Sound provides music for dancing, 6:30-9 p.m. each Saturday. $5. 706-858-0389.
SENIOR DANCE -- Eastgate Senior Center, 5600 Brainerd Road. Dance, 1-3 p.m. each Monday. Free. 855-9444.
SINGLES DANCE -- Bourbon Street, 2000 E. 23rd St. Dance to music of 1970-90s, 8 p.m.-midnight each Tuesday. Contact: Diane Saynes, dsaynes@att.net.
SQUARE & LINE -- Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 3204 Hixson Pike. Dancing, 7-9:30 p.m. each Thursday. 580-4879.
SQUARE & LINE -- Ooltewah United Methodist Church. 6131 Relocation Way. Patriotic Square/Line Dance Club, with cuer Wendell Longwith, meets 8-9:30 p.m. today. $4. Contact: Linda, 336-5512, lsteadman@copper.net; or Doug, 780-9530, badn2bears@earthlink.net.
SQUARE/ALLEMANDE HALL -- 7400 Standifer Gap Road, 899-9913. www.allemandehall.com.
* Wrecktangles, 8 p.m. each Thursday. $4. 326-1719.
* Star Twirlers, 8 p.m. each Saturday. $5. 899-2725.
SQUARE DANCE -- Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 3204 Hixson Pike. Dixie Daisies, 8:15-10 p.m. each Thursday. 580-4879.
SQUARE/ROUND/LINE DANCES -- Ringgold Old Nutrition Center, next to fire hall, Ringgold, Ga. Class at 7 p.m. each Friday, dance at 8. $4 donation. Friday Nite Live Club, 706-937-7544 or 423-508-8367.