LEISURE
100 YEARS CELEBRATION — Loose Cannon Gallery, 1800 Rossville Ave. An evening to mark the Humane Educational Society’s service to the community, with dinner, dancing and slide show of success stories, 5:30 p.m. April 9. $75 per person, $100 per couple, $400 table of eight. 624-5302, ext. 241.
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — From Walnut Street Bridge (downtown end) to Read House. Several stops along the way for ghost stories and place histories, 8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Regular tour is about 2 hours, shorter circle tour is about 1 hour. $13 adults, $8 children under 12. 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.
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.
* Guided tours: 4:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays starting at Forward Cabin Lounge. $8 adults, $4 children 12 and younger.
* Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament: Delta Queen Texas Lounge. Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Lessons, registration, 5-6:30.
DOLL SHOW — Catoosa County Colonnade, Old Mill Road, Ringgold, Ga. Chattanooga Doll Club’s annual show, featuring old and new dolls and clothing, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 10. $4 adults, free for children. Contact: Elsie Deleon, 596-8167.
EASTER BUNNY — Photos with kids through Saturday at Hamilton Place Mall in East Brainerd, Northgate Mall in Hixson, Bradley Square Mall in Cleveland, Tenn., and Walnut Square Mall in Dalton, Ga.
FESTIVE FRIDAYS — The Office, 1401 E. Third St. Music, dancing, food and conversation every Friday for ages 21 and up, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m.. $5. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy@yahoo.com.
FREE CAR CHECKUPS — Samaritan Center, 9231 Lee Highway, Ooltewah. Master technicians from Southern Adventist University’s technology department offer free checkups and advice for repairs as part of National Car Care Month, 1-4 p.m. April 11. Cash donations to Samaritan Center encouraged. Contact: Lori Futcher, 236-2863.
NATURE OUTINGS, PROGRAMS — South Cumberland State Park, three miles from I-24 Exit 134 (Monteagle) on Highway 41. 931-924-2980. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All times Central. www.friendsofscsra.org.
* Saturday: Meet at Collins West Trailhead for spring wildflower walk, 10 a.m. Walk is 5 miles and strenuous. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes.
* Monday: Meet at Natural Bridge State Natural Area parking lot for talk on the geology of the Natural Bridge area, 1 p.m.
ORAL CANCER AWARENESS WALK — Tennessee Riverpark, Amnicola Highway. Inaugural walk is hosted by Jeanna Richelson, an oral cancer survivor, 11 a.m. April 10. Three miles, rain or shine. Lunch provided. $20 registration fee. Contact: Jeanna Richelson, 894-9215 or Jeanna1255@aol.com.
SPRING WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL AND NATIVE PLANT SALE — Reflection Riding Arboretum & Botanical Garden, 400 Garden Road. Choose from hundreds of native trees, shrubs and wildflowers, and explore 300 acres of native woodland gardens, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 9-10, 1-5 p.m. April 11. Free admission. 821-9582.
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. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy08@yahoo.com.
THIRSTY THURSDAYS — Elks Lodge 4400, 1211 Dodds Ave. Socializing, music, dance, drink specials, for ages 21 and up, 7 p.m.-midnight Thursdays. Free. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy08@yahoo.com.
WALKING TOUR — Ross’s Landing. Learn the historical significance of the riverfront with Chattanooga History Center curator Dr. Daryl Black, 6 p.m. April 13. Register by April 9. $3. Contact: Marlene Payne, 265-3247.
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.
ROCK POINT BOOKS — 401 Broad St. 756-2855, www.rockpointbooks.com.
* Jon Jefferson and Bill Bass, authors of “The Body Farm,” speak, 6 p.m. Monday.
* Multicultural Lit Book Club reading “You’re One of Them” by Uwem Akpan; meeting 6 p.m. April 14.
* Classic Lit Book Club reading “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin; meeting 6 p.m. April 20.
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.
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.
DANCE
BIG BAND/BALLROOM — American Legion Post 95, 3229 Ringgold Road, East Ridge. Monthly dance for April has been canceled. First-Saturday schedule resumes in May. 624-9105.
SQUARE DANCE — Ooltewah United Methodist Church 6131 Relocation Way (behind Bi-Lo), Ooltewah. Patriotic Squares Dance Club starts new classes, 7-8 p.m. Friday nights beginning April 9. $4 per person. Contacts: Linda 336-5512, Carolyn 820-1337, Sandy 780-9530.
LOOKING AHEAD
KITE FLY — Tennessee Riverpark, Amnicola Highway. Scenic City Kite Club, normally held first Saturday in April, postponed until May 8. http://groups.google.com/group/scenic-city-kite-club.