LEISURE
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS – Meet at The Little Curiosity Shoppe, 138 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday by appointment. $15.95 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-821-7125.
CRAFT FELTING WORKSHOP – Chattanooga WorkSpace, 302 W. Sixth St. The Chattery presents Needle Felting for Stress Relief, making art with wool fibers, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26. Needle felting kit included in $38 registration fee. Register: 423-413-8978.
DINNER OF DISTINCTION – The Chattanoogan, 1201 Broad St. Dr. Manoo Bhakta, Dr. Nita Shumaker and Olan and Norma Mills are honored for their commitment to quality medical services, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner Friday, Jan. 20. $100 individual tickets, $1,500 table sponsorships. 423-778-3989.
FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK – 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, Tenn. Winter Waterfall Tour, guided three-day/two-night exploration of state waterfalls, Jan. 20-22. $269 per person includes meals, lodging, transportation, taxes and gratuities based on double occupancy. Reservations required: 1-800-250-8610.
GARDENING WORKSHOPS – Signal Mountain Nursery, 1100 Hubbard Road. All workshops at 10 a.m. 423-886-3174.
* Saturday, Jan. 21: Backyard birding, free. Learn about plants and backyard management strategies to attract birds.
* Saturday, Jan. 28: Woodland wreath workshop, $50 includes materials. Make-and-take a wreath using nature-inspired materials.
HIKES – Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. For more information, contact George Bonneau at george.r.bonneau@gmail.com or 423-842-3619.
* Saturday, Jan. 21: Devil’s Breakfast table (Crab Orchard), strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy- Daisy at 9 a.m.
* Tuesday, Jan. 24: Big Soddy Gulf to Big Soddy Creek bridge and back, moderate 6 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
* Saturday, Jan. 28: Lower Leggett Road to Rock Creek and back, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
ICE ON THE LANDING – Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market St. Ice skating rink with rink-side concession vending in final days: 2-11 p.m. today-Friday, Jan. 19-20; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21; noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. $10 adult ticket, $8 ages 12 and younger, includes skate rentals and two-hour skate session. www.iceonthelanding.com.
ISRAEL IN CONFLICT SERIES – Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace. Retired history professor Dr. Norton Wheeler leads six-week series on origins to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanction movement targeted at Israel, 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 25-March 8 (skips Feb. 15). $72 to include dinner (starting at 6:30 p.m.), $36 without. Participants will be assigned readings to complete before class discussion. To register: 423-493-0270, ext. 10; rsvp@jewishchattanooga.com, www.jewishchattanooga.com.
LADIES NIGHT OUT – Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Complimentary cheese plate, music, dancing, free chair massages, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 27. $20 ticket includes two glasses of wine. Must be 21 or older to attend; tickets must be purchased in advance. 706-967-9463.
MAKE YOUR OWN LIP GLOSS – Elea Blake Cosmetics and Color Studio, 831 Chestnut St. Learn color analysis and make a lip gloss to match your skin tone, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. $25. 423-413-8978.
NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE CELEBRATION – Bachman Academy, 414 Brymer Creek Road, McDonald, Tenn. Special event celebrates National School Choice Week with scavenger hunt, dance performance and cookie decoration party, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. 423-479-4523.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA – St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Photojournalist Billy Weeks speaks on “Documentary Photography,” 7 p.m. today, Jan. 19. Boot camp on color balance, shutter speed, F-stops and aperture at 6 p.m. 423-344-5643.
PINK BRIDAL SHOW – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Bridal expo with variety of wedding vendors and bridal fashion shows, 1-5 p.m. Jan. 29. $12 in advance at www.thepinkbride.com, $15 at the door.
TRAIN RIDES – Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028, 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. January schedule: Trains depart every Saturday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p.m.
* Valentine Dinner Train: Four-course dining experience aboard a 1924 dining car, two-hour excursion departs at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 10-14. $160 per couple; reservations recommended.
WEDDING EXPO – Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga., Southern Charm Wedding Expo features 20 wedding vendors with free samples, information and live music. Free. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. 706-935-3061.
YOUTH FRESHWATER SUMMIT – Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute, 175 Baylor School Road. First youth summit features Dr. Anna George and other experts on freshwater conservation, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 28. $15 youth aquarium members, $20 nonmembers; includes lunch and swag bag. 423-267-3474.
CHILDREN/TEENS
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM – 321 Chestnut St. $13.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. “Kings, Queens and Castles,” a family chess exhibit with interactive elements for children ages 3-11, through May 14.
DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY – 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706-876-1360.
* Saturday, Jan. 21: Family Lego Day, 11 a.m., free play for all ages.
* Monday, Jan. 32: YA Snowball Stories, 5 p.m. collaborative writing exercise with hot chocolate and “snowball fight.”
* Tuesday, Jan. 24: Story hour, 11 a.m.
* Wednesday, Jan. 25: Creation Station, 4 p.m. children in grades K-5 learn how arctic animals stay warm in winter, make marshmallow igloos. Limited to 20; first-come, first-served.
KITS AND CUBS – Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. New one-hour program for ages 2-5 that encourages exploration of the natural world with crafts, storytelling, animal encounters, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through March. $15 zoo members, $18 nonmembers, $5 each additional child. www.chattzoo.org/education/kits-and-cubs.
NORTH GEORGIA ZOO AND FARM – 2912 Paradise Valley Road, Cleveland, Ga. General admission $23 adults, $21 children ages 2-11 for guided zoo tour and petting farm. 706-348-7279.
* Saturdays through February: Winter Wonderland tours, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Reserved tickets: $28 adults, $26 children. All children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Learn how animals adapt to cold weather, give treats to animals, see animal training. Tours held rain or shine, dress warmly. Also offered: winter wolf encounters, $100 per person, assist with training. Reservations recommended for either tour.
DANCES
BALLROOM – The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn ballroom dancing, Saturdays. Group class, 7:30 p.m., $5. Dancing, 8:30 p.m., $10. No partner required; casual dress. 423-394-6428.
BALLROOM – Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. Dance, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. $10. 423-771-3646.
RHYTHM BALLROOM – The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn fundamentals of rumba, cha cha, East Coast swing, 6 p.m. Mondays, 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Casual dress; no partner required. $5. www.theballroomathixson.com.
SATURDAYS AT THE SUITE – 2193 Park Drive, Suite 101. Nonstructured class using dance for health and wellness benefits, 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. $5; free mimosas. 423-316-5319.
SHAG, BOP, SWING, JITTERBUG – Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road. Dance, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays. $5 members, $7 guests. www.choochooshagclub.com.
SQUARE DANCING – 175 Emergency Road, Grandview, Tenn. Grandview Twirlers host square dance with caller Johnny Chambers, 7:30-10 p.m. Jan. 27. No partner required; casual dress. $5. 432-802-1136.