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Out & About Calendar – Sept. 26-Oct. 3

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 27, triathletes from around the world will converge on Ross's Landing to participate in the Little Debbie Ironman triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 30. Athletes will begin check-in at 9 a.m. today at Ross's Landing, with briefings today and Friday, Sept. 28, before opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday at Ross's Landing. The Ironkids Fun Run will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m., starting from Ross's Landing. Sunday's race begins at 7:20 a.m. with a swim that starts 2.4 miles upstream of Ross's Landing, shown above. The 116-mile bike course will include two 47-mile loops of North Georgia before returning for the run that completes two loops through downtown Chattanooga. Spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer the athletes along the course. For more information: www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/chattanooga.aspx#!#axzz5Ra2QOpe3. (Staff photo by Tim Barber) Beginning Thursday, Sept. 27, triathletes from around the world will converge on Ross's Landing to participate in the Little Debbie Ironman triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 30. Athletes will begin check-in at 9 a.m. today at Ross's Landing, with briefings today and Friday, Sept. 28, before opening ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday at Ross's Landing. The Ironkids Fun Run will be held Saturday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m., starting from Ross's Landing. Sunday's race begins at 7:20 a.m. with a swim that starts 2.4 miles upstream of Ross's Landing, shown above. The 116-mile bike course will include two 47-mile loops of North Georgia before returning for the run that completes two loops through downtown Chattanooga. Spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer the athletes along the course. For more information: www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/chattanooga.aspx#!#axzz5Ra2QOpe3. (Staff photo by Tim Barber)

By Staff Report September 26, 2018 7 min read

LEISURE

ARCHAEOLOGY LECTURE – Southern Adventist University, Lynn Wood Hall Chapel, 4881 Taylor Circle, Collegedale. Dr. Michael G. Hasel presents “The Rise of the Kingdom of Judah in the Tenth Century BC: The Emerging Picture from the Ancient Past.” Free. 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8. 423-236-2030.

ARTILLERY DEMONSTRATIONS – Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Living historians fire reproduction Civil War cannon. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. 423-752-5213.

AUTOCROSS OPEN HOUSE – Dade County High School, 300 Tradition Lane, Trenton, Ga. Chattanooga Region of Sports Car Club of America sponsors event to drive a car at speed or ride along as a passenger on track marked by traffic cones in safe parking lot; must sign waiver and wear wristband to show registered. Free hot dogs and cold drinks. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. 706-657-7517.

BLUFF VIEW WINE SERIES – Back Inn Cafe, 411 E. Second St. Monthly educational wine series for ages 21 and older; $40 per person. 6:30-8:30 Thursday, Oct. 4. Reservations required: 423-265-5033, ext. 4.