Around the Region: Upcoming events in the Tennessee Valley

An aerial view of Chattanooga is seen in this file photo.
An aerial view of Chattanooga is seen in this file photo.

THURSDAY

' Book Signing: Ayelet Waldman and her book, "Love and Treasure"; Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St., 5 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. talk, signed copy of book and photo opportunity with the author included in $20 ticket. 341-3625.

' Chattanooga Stamp Club: Hickory Valley Christian Church, 6605 Shallowford Road, 6:30 p.m. APS sales books available to select stamps for purchase, 7:30 p.m. program by John Burnett of Huntsville, Ala., visitors welcome. 423-238-7406.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

' Alhambra Shrine Circus: Camp Jordan, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway, $20 ages 3 and older. Showtimes 7 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, noon, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. 490-0078.

SATURDAY

' Bark in the Park: Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free event for dogs and their owners with Spooky Pooch parade, adoption groups, Girl Scouts collecting pet food for rescue organizations. 855-9474.

SUNDAY

' Free Car Inspections: Samaritan Center, 9231 Lee Highway, Ooltewah, 1-5 p.m., free but donations accepted to benefit Samaritan Center programs; inspections conducted by students from Southern Adventist University Technology Department. 236-2863.

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