LEISURE
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — From Walnut Street Bridge (downtown end) to Read House. Several stops along the way for ghost stories and place histories. Regular tour is about 2 hours, shorter circle tour is about 1 hour. $13 adults, $8 children under 12., 8:15 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays. Contact: 821-7125. www.chattanoogaghosttours.com..
CHATTA-TOURS — Second and Broad streets near Chattanooga Visitors Center. New tours of city by van depart 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: 596-0955.
CHILI COOK-OFF — Woodstation United Methodist Church, 13198 Alabama Highway (Highway 151), Ringgold, Ga. Partake or participate in fundraiser for missions including Christ Chapel in Ringgold and the Care Mission in LaFayette, Ga., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday. Includes drinks and desserts, music by Voices Won. $5 adults, free for children under 12. 706-638-4556.
CRUISE-IN — Whole Backstage Theatre (Old Rock School), 120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, Ala. Cruise-in for classic cars starts at 11 a.m. CDT Sunday, open to the public noon-3 p.m., with performances by cast of the original musical “Lovin’ the ’60s” and door prizes. Contact: Kelleybrooke Brown, 256-582-746.
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.
Today
* Entertainment and lobster tails on Texas Deck, 6-9 p.m. $13.
* Party Cruise on Fat Cat Ferry for ages 21 and up, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $10 cruise only, $25 dinner and cruise. Pickup and dropoff at City Pier only.
Saturday
* Entertainment and steaks on Texas Deck, 6-9 p.m. $11.
* Party cruise on Fat Cat Ferry for ages 21 and up, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. $10 cruise only, $25 dinner and cruise. Pickup and dropoff at City Pier only.
Sunday and Monday
* Texas Hold Em in Texas Lounge, 4 p.m.-close. Buffet available.
Wednesday
* Singles Night in Texas Lounge, 4 p.m.-close.
Thursday
* Open-mike/karaoke in Texas Lounge, 6-9 p.m.
EARTH DAYZ — Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain. Rock City and Orange Grove partner for a fun outdoor event featuring recycling projects, panning for gems, Birds of Prey shows, sculpture demonstration by artist-in-residence John McLeod, 1-4 p.m. today-Sunday. $17.95 adults, $9.95 children (additional charges may apply for some activities). 706-820-2531.
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. Fridays. $5. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy@yahoo.com.
MEN’S LUNCHEON — Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors building, 250 E. 10th St. Monthly men’s luncheon, noon Tuesday. $8. 755-6100
PINK BANDANA BALL — First Tennessee Pavillion, 1826 Carter St. Fourth annual fundraiser includes hoedown-style dinner, dancing, casino games and auction, 6:30 p.m. May 7. Benefits Emily’s Power for the Cure Foundation to raise funds for neuroblastoma in memory of Emily Ransom. $100 per person. Contact: Wendy Ransom, 309-7836.
RIVERCANE RENDEZVOUS — Cherokee Farms, 2035 Old Mineral Springs Road, LaFayette, Ga. Dozens of daily workshops featuring ancient skills and modern technology to regenerate the human/environment relationship, 9 a.m. today and Saturday. $65 a day, includes two meals, workshops, materials, camping, entertainment. Register at primitiveskills.org. Contact: 866-787-2263 or fuz.sanderson@gmail.com.
SWAGGIN’ SATURDAYS — The Office, 1401 Third St. Food, drink, music, dancing, socializing for ages 21 and up, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Saturdays. $5. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy08@yahoo.com.
THIRSTY THURSDAYS — Elks Lodge 4400, 1211 Dodds Ave. Socializing, music, dance, beer specials, food for ages 21 and up, 7 p.m.-midnight Thursdays. Free. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy08@yahoo.com.
TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 894-8028, www.tvrail.com. Missionary Ridge Local is a 6-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga and to TVRM’s repair shop where locomotive rotated and reposition for ride back. Daily departures at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. $15 adults, $9 children ages 3-12. Note: No Saturday Chickamauga Turn rides during Day Out With Thomas.
WALKER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY — Walker County Library, 305 S. Duke Street, LaFayette, Ga. Author Connie Huddleston will present a talk and multimedia presentation from her book, “Georgia’s Civilian Conservation Corps,” 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Contact: David Boyle, 706-272-2684, dboyle@daltonstate.edu.
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.
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.
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. 11 a.m., Wednesdays.
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.
* Family Fun Run, Kiddie Crawl and Toddler Trot originally scheduled for Saturday have been postponed until fall.
* “Spotlight on 3-Year-Olds” includes free admission for children age 3 and rainbow buffet with food samples, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 1. “Beatrix Potter: Over the Garden Wall” puppet show, 2 p.m.
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
PAINTING — 5517 Rugby Highway, Rugby, Tenn. “Wet on Wet Iris Painting,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. $60, materials included. 888-214-3400.
SCREENPRINTING — Art Creations, 201 Frazier Ave. Bring a T-shirt and learn about screenprinting and gold leafing with Allan Franklin, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. $10. Space is limited. Call 266-3626 to register.
SCULPTURE CLASSES — Museum Center at Five Points, 200 Inman St., E, Cleveland, Tenn. All-ages classes with Cleveland sculptor Josh Colman for people who want to explore their creative side, 10 a.m.-noon starting Saturday. $60 museum members, $65 nonmembers. Call for space availability: 423-339-5745.
DANCE
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.
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. 580-4879.
LINE — Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church, 1733 Battlefield Parkway. Classes 11 a.m.-noon each 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 1970s, ’80s and ’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/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.
WESTERN SQUARE DANCE — Christian Life Center, Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way. Patriotic Squares, 8-10 p.m. each Friday. $4. 706-866-6601.