LEISURE
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS — From Walnut Street Bridge (downtown end) to Read House. Several stops along the way for ghost stories and place histories, by reservation only for groups of four or more. 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.
FESTIVE FRIDAYS — The Office, 1401 E. Third St. Blow off the stress of the week in a mature setting with music, dancing, food and conversation 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Friday. 21 and up. $5. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy@yahoo.com.
KENNEL CLUB — Golden Corral restaurant, 1808 Gunbarrel Road. Meeting of the Chattanooga Kennel Club, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Contact: Mary Menozi, 517-1453.
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. Meet at Grundy Forest parking lot for off-trail trash pickup in Fiery Gizzard, 10 a.m. CST Saturday. www.friendsofscsra.org.
ST. PATTY’S DAY PARTY AND BIKE SHOW — Thunder Creek Harley-Davidson, 7720 Lee Highway; and Mountain Creek Harley-Davidson, 1001 Market St., Dalton, Ga. Food, live music, best dressed in green contest for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate, noon-5 p.m. March 13. $10 entry fee for bike show. 892-4888 in Chattanooga, 706-370-7433 in Dalton.
SWAGGIN’ SATURDAYS — The Office, 1401 E. Third St. Food, drink, music, dancing, adult socializing, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Saturday. 21 and up. $5. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy08@yahoo.com.
THIRSTY THURSDAYS — Elks Lodge 4400, 1211 Dodds Ave. Adult socializing, music, dance, beer specials, free food for the soul, 7 p.m.-midnight every Thursday. 21 and up. Free. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy08@yahoo.com.
TRAIN RIDES — Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 894-8028, www.tvrail.com. Missionary Ridge Local: Six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga and to TVRM’s repair shop where locomotive rotated and reposition for ride back. Departures at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (weekday schedule begins March 16). $14 adults, $8 children ages 3-12, free to younger kids.
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.
BOOK SIGNINGS — For “Herman’s Journey” by Jamina Carder and Kaaren Engel, the true story of a caterpillar that traveled from Nashville to Chattanooga, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Greenlife Grocery, 301 Manufacturers Road, 1-5 p.m. Sunday at River Gallery, 400 E. Second St. www.hermansjourney.com.
CHATTANOOGA WRITERS GUILD — Downtown Bicentennial Library, 1000 Broad. Nine area poets read their works, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Free. 648-2195. www.chattanoogawritersguild.org.
ROCK POINT BOOKS — 401 Broad St. 756-2855, www.rockpointbooks.com.
* Multicultural Lit Book Club: Reading “Stones Into Schools” by Greg Mortensen; meeting 6 p.m. Wednesday.
* Family Storytime with Lynn Gobler Pomeroy, author of “Curly, Randy and the Poultry Show.” 11 a.m. March 13
* Classic Lit Book Club: Reading “Emma” by Jane Austen; meeting 6 p.m. March 16.
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.
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.
CLASS/WORKSHOP
ASSOCIATION FOR VISUAL ARTS — 30 Frazier Ave. Register online at www.avarts.org. 265-4282.
* Introduction to Digital Photography for ages 55 and up, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and March 27. Free.
* Introduction to iPhone for ages 55 and up, 10 a.m.-noon March 13. Free.
* Introduction to Social Networking for ages 55 and up, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 20. Free.
SENIOR OLYMPICS TRAINING DAY — North River YMCA, 4138 Hixson Pike. Demonstrations of activities in Chattanooga District Senior Olympics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 13. Contact: Ginny Stone, 755-6114.
WINTER WORKSHOPS — Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park. Weekly sessions on outdoor topics, including “Introduction to Wooden Boat Building,” 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Learn how to build a canoe, dinghy or kayak. Free. Contact: 643-6888.
WOMEN’S GARAGE PARTY — Mountain Creek Harley-Davidson, 1001 Market St., Dalton, Ga. Session to learn everything models of motorcycles, accessories and clothing, 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday. Free, refreshments available. RSVP to 706-370-7433. Similar session scheduled at Thunder Creek Harley-Davidson in Chattanooga on March 23.