LEISURE
1N3 DAY - Buffalo Wild Wings Hixson, 5744 Highway 153. Annual day to bring awareness to fact that one in three people are impacted by drunk driving, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 1. Restaurant will donate a portion of all meals purchased that day to 1N3. 423-402-0163.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - Winner's Circle, 59 Kellerhals Lane, Fort Oglethorpe. First Things First celebrates summer with a night of miniature golf, laser tag, batting cages, go-carts, arcade games and remote broadcast by J-103 radio, 5-9 p.m. today, July 24. $10, $25, $50 (all-inclusive play one night only). May buy in advance at firstthings.org. 423-267-5383.
BELLYDANCE FLASH MOB - Lawn at corner of Chestnut Street and Riverside Drive on downtown riverfront. Movement Arts Collective sponsors flashmob belly dancing to celebrate National Dance Day, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26. movement artscollective@gmail.com.
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.chattanoogasidewalk tours.com.
CHEROKEE HERITAGE FESTIVAL - Red Clay State Historic Park, 1140 Red Clay Road, SW, Cleveland, Tenn. Inaugural event has theme of "Persistence, Resistance and Perseverance: The Formation of the Eastern Band," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 2-3. Includes traditional singing, dancing, foods, art, plant demonstrations, herbalist-led hikes, living-history skills, storytelling, stickball and lecture. $5 parking. 423-478-0339.
CHILHOWEE MOUNTAIN CRAFT BAZAAR - People Helping People, 184 Mull Road, Benton, Tenn. Free indoor craft fair features variety of art and handmade crafts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 2. Proceeds from booth fees, raffle ticket sales and concessions benefit Polk County's nonprofit assistance organization. 423-299-9062.
GET POP-CULTURED - Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. 423-893-0186.
¦ Today-Sunday, July 24-27: DC Comics Spectacular continues with activities, giveaways and limited-time offer on DC Comics graphic novels.
¦ Today-Sunday, July 24-27: Comic Convention Collectibles available for purchase, plus limited giveaways.
¦ Friday, Aug. 1: Frozen Friday: Cool Off With Olaf includes photo ops with Elsa and sing-along to "In Summer" with Olaf, 7 p.m.
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, July 26: North Chickamauga to Stevens Campground and back, strenuous 9 miles, meet at Walmart parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m. Bring a lunch.
¦ Tuesday, July 29: Harrison Bay State Park, easy 4.5 miles, meet at Highway 153 Target parking lot at 8 a.m.
¦ Aug. 2: Lower Leggett Road Trailhead to Rock Creek bridge and back, slightly strenuous 8 miles, meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.
HISTORY LECTURE - Cowan Center for the Arts, 301-303 Montgomery St., Cowan, Tenn. Monthly Characters of the County series continues with "Tractor Seat in the Cemetery: The Life of Old Bill Brakefield," with speaker Jarod Pearson, 4 p.m. CDT Sunday, July 27. Free. 931-691-0722, www.cowancenterforthearts.org.
HISTORY TOUR BY KAYAK - Directions to launch site given with registration. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park ranger offers tales about the Battle Above the Clouds from a kayak in the Tennessee River, 9-11:30 a.m. Aug. 2. $35 adults, $25 children 8-13; children must paddle in tandem with an adult. Some kayaking experience recommended. Reservations required: 423-643-6888.
JUNIOR GUN SAFETY PROGRAM - American Legion Post 81, 227 James Asbury Lane, Cleveland,Tenn. Join Legionnaires for dinner and program on Junior Shooting Sports Program, a gun safety and education program, 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 25. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $8 per person. 423-476-4451.
LADIES NIGHT OUT - Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Bring chairs or blanks for an evening in the vineyard sipping a signature drink, enjoying live music and roasting marshmallows, 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 25. The $15 ticket includes one glass of wine, one glass of signature dirnk, three wine and cheese pairings, pampering and door prizes. 706-937-9463.
MAIN STREET CRUISE-IN - Bradley County Courthouse square, Ocoee Street, Cleveland, Tenn. Antique, classic, muscle and street cars welcome at cruise-in with door prizes, music from the 1950s-60s, concessions, 3-6 p.m. Saturday, July 25. 423-310-1187.
MOCS WOMEN'S FOOTBALL CLINIC - Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Wear your blue and gold and join UTC football coach John Huesman and his staff as they lead a session for women that includes basics on the game of football, field drills, free tailgate recipe book, door prizes and free hors d'oeuvres, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 25. Dress casually and wear tennis shoes. $25 for UTC students, faculty and staff; $40 all others. To register: 423-425-2257.
MONTEAGLE MOUNTAIN MARKET - Behind Monteagle City Hall, 16 Dixie Lee Ave., Monteagle, Tenn. More than 100 artists and crafters at annual free festival with live music, children's Creation Station, train rides and pony rides, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 26; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, July 27 (all times Central). 931-924-353.
PARTY WITH A PAST - Kitchen at Union Square, Tallan Building 200, 2 Union Square. Jamion Williams of Repeal and Serve guides guests through history of classic cocktails from Manhattans to Old-Fashioneds, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 5. Lecture is part of The Chattery's four-week history series taking place throughout Chattanooga. The $22.09 ticket includes drinks and light hors d'oeuvres. www.thechattery.org/upcoming-events/2014/8/5/history-of-classic-cocktails.
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 or 423-488-1345. www.rivercanyonadventure.com.
RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS - Ruby Falls, 1720 S. 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. $24.95. Tour size limited. Reservations required: 423-821-2544.
SCREAMING EAGLE MOTORCYCLISTS PARTY - Thunder Creek Harley-Davidson, 7720 Lee Highway. Free party with beer, food, giveaways, music by The Reluctant Saints, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, July 26. 423-892-4888.
SIERRA CLUB PICNIC - Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Sierra Club hosts picnic at 6 p.m. inside Outdoor Chattanooga followed by 7 p.m. wilderness slide show by Davis Mounger, Monday, July 28. Bring blanket or folding chair. Registration required: 423-693-4729.
SOUTHSIDE STROLL - East and West Main Street neighborhoods. Sidewalk stroll of studios, gifts shops, restaurants in Southside, special events and discounts offered, 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 25. 423-400-4100.
TRAIN RIDES - Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028. Check www.tvrail.com for designated weekend train rides such as Chickamauga Turn, Dinner on the Diner and Hiwassee River Rail Adventure. Missionary Ridge Local is six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM's repair shop, departing at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. daily in July. $17 adults, $11 ages 3-12.
CHILDREN/TEENS
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY - 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-757-5310, 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. 757-5314.
¦ 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.
¦ Friday, July 25: Sew What teen program, 3-5 p.m., downtown library, bring scraps of fabric and make a boa.
¦ Saturday, July 26: Yarn Bomb the Library, 1 p.m., free, downtown library, children learn to yarn bomb.
¦ Saturday, July 26: 90-Second Movie Makeover: "The Giver," ages 12-18 will create 90-second film version of the book developing their own script, costumes and filming over four consecutive Saturdays through Aug. 16, 2 p.m. Eastgate branch.
¦ Saturday, July 26: Crafts for Kids, ages 5-11 make craft to take home, 3-4 p.m., downtown branch.
¦ Monday, July 28: Tweentastic, 4:30-5:30 p.m., free, Eastgate branch, ages 8-11 meet to create things.
¦ Monday, July 28: Mixed Up Mondays for Tweens, 4-5 p.m., Northgate branch, this session about improvisation acting for children in grades 2-5.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM - 321 Chestnut St. $12.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. Honey Harvest Celebration, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 26-27. Meet beekeepers, participate in honey extraction, make honey lip balm, candles and soap to take home. Free with regular admission.
KIDS CRAFTS - Michaels Arts and Crafts, 2200 Hamilton Place Blvd. and 600 Northgate Mall. In-store summer crafting program for children ages 5-12, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until Aug. 1. Seats 12, first-come, first-served, or register in advance in the store. $2 per child. www.Michaels.com/passport.
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, July 26. Must be 21 or older. Active-duty military free with ID; all others $6. 423-476-4451.