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Out & About Calendar – March 6-13

by Susan Pierce ·March 6, 2019

Leisure

The Dixie Division of the Train Collectors Association train show returns to The Colonnade, 264 Catoosa Circle in Ringgold, Georgia, on Saturday, March 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Train enthusiasts can buy, sell or trade model trains and accessories, or just watch the trains speed around the tracks. Admission is $7 per family. For more information: 423-894-1284.

Get out the honey-do list: Tri-State Home Show opens March 1

by Susan Pierce ·February 27, 2019

From roofing to foundation repair, the Tri-State Home Show has your spring home improvement needs covered with the latest in products and services as well as advice from professionals on how to use those products.

Dustin Giltmane, right, talks about a spa with Jason Holmes at last year's Tri-State Home Show.

Out & About Calendar – Feb. 27-March 6

by Susan Pierce ·February 27, 2019

Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon weekend features free expo

As part of the Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon taking place March 1-3, an expo will be held in First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Carter St., with nearly three dozen vendors. The free expo is open 3-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. As part of marathon weekend, the Classic 150 5K will start at 9 a.m. Saturday followed by a children's mile fun run at 11 a.m. The marathon and half-marathon are at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday. All races start from First Tennessee Pavilion and there is registration fee, with the exception of the kids run that is free for the first 1,000 children who register. For more information: chattanoogamarathon.com.

Out & About Calendar – Feb. 20-27

by Susan Pierce ·February 20, 2019

Exhibits, culture, outdoor fun and more around town.

Wauhatchie School forest kindergarten students engage in exploratory play at the school's main campus at Reflection Riding Nature Center and Arboretum. Satellite campuses offering forest preschool programs are opening at Ivy Academy and Audubon Acres this fall. / Photo contributed by Wauhatchie School

Still haven’t got a game plan for Valentine’s Day? Here are a few ideas outside the (candy) box

by Susan Pierce ·February 13, 2019

Of the $19.6 billion spent on Valentine's Day gifts in 2018 - yes, billion with a B - 55 percent of those gifting loved ones still bought the tried-and-true box of candy, says the National Retail Federation.

Valentine heart on a clothesline / Getty Images/iStockphoto/Luda311

Out & About Calendar – Feb. 13-20

by Susan Pierce ·February 13, 2019

Chattanooga RV Show is Friday-Sunday in the Chattanooga Convention Center

Check out the latest models of recreational vehicles at the Chattanooga RV Show Friday-Sunday, Feb. 15-17, in the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. In addition to displays by 30 vendors, there will be information on campgrounds, tow vehicles, special factory rebates, financing and on-the-spot loan approval — everything needed for your next RV vacation. Show hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 ages 13 and older, free for ages 12 and under accompanied by a parent. Adults who are Good Sam members with valid membership cards are $6. Noah Martin checks out a porch-like space in an RV as his family looks inside the vehicle during the 2018 Chattanooga RV Show. For more information: www.thechattanoogarvshow.com.

Here’s where you and your date can find Valentine’s Day dinner deals around Chattanooga

by Susan Pierce ·February 6, 2019

Valentine's Day is the second busiest day of the year for restaurants in America - only Mother's Day tops it - with Zagat reporting that 53 percent of couples will go out for a romantic meal.

Valentine's Day specials at Puckett's Gro. & Restaurant include Hibachi Salmon on a bed of jasmine rice with sauteed vegetables and orange teriyaki sauce. (Puckett's photo)

DCappella bringing a cappella versions of Disney’s musical hits to Tivoli Theatre

by Susan Pierce ·February 6, 2019

What would you get in a musical mashup of Disney hits and the a cappella singing of "Pitch Perfect"? Disney's DCappella.

Disney's DCappella (Disney Music Group photo)

You’ve got one last chance to hear The McKameys

by Susan Pierce ·February 6, 2019

After six decades, the gospel singers are making their final appearances

Out & About Calendar – Feb. 6-13

by Susan Pierce ·February 6, 2019

Tivoli Theatre presents 'Casablanca' on Saturday; Chattanooga Boat Show is this weekend