LEISURE
ARCHERY CLASS – Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free “Try Archery” class for ages 6 and older offers hands-on chance to learn more about safety rules, equipment and procedures, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 (final class). No reservation or previous experience required. 423-643-6888.
ASTRONOMY – Jones Observatory, 10 Tuxedo Ave. Lecture on the moons of Saturn and planetarium show at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 5. Featured constellation is Orion; telescope viewing until 8 p.m. Free. 423-425-4518.
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 p.m. Friday-Saturday by appointment. $15.95 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-821-7125.
CHATTANOOGA STAMP CLUB – Hickory Valley Christian Church, 6605 Shallowford Road. One-page exhibit competition, 7:30 p.m. March 9. APS sales books available to select stamps for purchase at 6:30 p.m. 423-314-3016.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK – 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. Two-mile night hike for ages 10 and older to listen for night sounds, 6-8 p.m. March 10. $10 plus $5 parking. 706-657-4050.
DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – Cleveland State Community College library, 3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, Tenn. Children invited to hear “Fox in Socks” at birthday party with Dr. Seuss characters, crafts, music and refreshments, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 4. Children must be accompanied by adult. Every child will receive a free Dr. Seuss book. Free, but families asked to bring one unopened package of socks for donation to a Cleveland charity. 423-472-7141, ext. 282.
ELDER SCHOLARS – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, University Center, Signal Mountain Room. Program on estate planning and elder care issues by Amy Boulware and Peter Harrison, 1 p.m. March 14. Free and open to anyone age 50 or older. 51jelmore@gmail.com
GARDENING WORKSHOPS – The Barn Nursery, 1801 E. 24th Street Place. 423- 698-2276.
* Saturday, March 4: Blueberry and fruit tree class, 11 a.m.-noon, learn planting, pruning and caring for fruit trees and bushes.
* Saturday, March 4: Plant a Tree 101, 3-4 p.m., free; learn how to correctly plant a tree, trees available for purchase.
* Sunday, March 5: Lawn-care basics, 3-4 p.m., free; how-to class on types of grasses, fertilizers, watering and cutting.
GARDENING WORKSHOP – Signal Mountain Nursery, 1100 Hubbard Road. Plant anything workshop, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4. Bring own container and buy soil and plants from nursery. 423-886-3174
HIKES – Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423-842-3619, george.r.bonneau@gmail.com.
* Saturday, March 4: Frozen Head, strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.
* Tuesday, March 7: Sitton Gulch in Cloudland Canyon, moderate 5 miles, $5 parking fee. Meet in Red Bank Food City parking lot at 9 a.m.
* Saturday, March 11: Raccoon Mountain, moderate 4 miles. Meet in Red Bank Food City parking lot at 9 a.m.
HOLMBERG ARTS LEADERSHIP AWARD – Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Sonia Young, aka The Purple Lady, receives the 2017 Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. $40. 423-756-2787.
READ ACROSS AMERICA – Hamilton Place center stage and playground areas, 1100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Dr. Seuss birthday party with arts, crafts, birthday cake, celebrity readings, visit from Cat in the Hat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 4. Free book for first 500 children under 5 and free pass for one adult/one child under 5 to Creative Discovery Museum when child completes a learning checkup. www.LiveUnitedChattanooga.org.
STORYTELLING EVENT – First Presbyterian Church, 433 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. Cleveland Storytelling Guild presents Warm Stories and Hot Cider featuring storytellers Stephen Hollen, Judy Baker, Caneta Gentry and Sylvia Greene, 7 p.m. Friday, March 3. Free. tellone@bellsouth.net.
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. March schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Trains also depart Wednesdays through Fridays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12.
TRI-STATE HOME SHOW – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Home Builders Association of Greater Chattanooga’s annual spring expo with more than 500 booths, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 10-11; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 12. Admission $8 ages 17 and older.hagc.net/tri-state-home-show.
WEED WRANGLE – Area state park staff asks for volunteers Saturday, March 4, to assist with removal of non-native, invasive plant species. Wear old clothing and sturdy shoes.
* Booker T. Washington, 5801 Champion Road, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 423-322-5160.
* Fall Creek Falls, 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, Tenn., 9 a.m., meet at nature center; bring branch cutters if you have them. 1-800-250-8610.
* Harrison Bay, 8411 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, 2 p.m. 423-344-6214.
* Red Clay, 1140 Red Clay Park Road, Cleveland, Tenn., 10 a.m., meet rangers at gazebo; bring gloves, water, sunscreen and bug spray. 423-478-0339.
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, preregistration not required. Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. Eastgate Library, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Northgate Library. Saturday: 11 a.m., downtown branch.
* Baby Bounce: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10-10:30 a.m., Eastgate branch. Finger play, songs and stories for infants up to 18 months and their parent/caregiver.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM – 321 Chestnut St. $13.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org.
* Today, March 2: Sensory Night, 5:30-8 p.m., free, for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Included in CDM admission, but reservations required.
* Through May 14: “Kings, Queens and Castles,” family chess exhibit with interactive elements for children ages 3-11.
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. Admission for one parent-child is $15 zoo members, $18 nonmembers, $5 each additional child. www.chattzoo.org/education/kits-and-cubs.
LAFAYETTE-WALKER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY – 305 S. Duke St., LaFayette, Ga. Lego robotics for teens in grades 6-12, Tuesday, March 7. Registration required; time to be announced. 706-638-2992
YOUTH SYMPOSIUM – Booker T. Washington State Park, 5801 Champion Road. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and Hyksos Temple 123 of Prince Hall Shriners host free event for youth ages 11-18 and their parents, “H3: It’s All About Me – Healthy Choices, Healthy Living, Healthy Generations,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 4. Includes discussion sessions, fit tests, panel discussion and door prizes. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. To register: 423-529-0758.
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 with Choo Choo Shag Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays. $5 members, $7 guests. www.choochooshagclub.com.
SINGLES DANCE – First-Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Houston and Vine streets. Positive Christian Singles hosts St. Patrick’s Day dance, 7-10 p.m. March 11. $8. Bring snacks to share. 423-756-2021.
SQUARE DANCING – 175 Emergency Road, Grandview, Tenn. Grandview Twirlers host square dances with caller Johnny Chambers, 7:30-10 p.m. March 10. No partner required; casual dress. $5. 931-707-0766, www.Facebook.com/GrandviewTwirlers.