LEISURE
ACT-SO ORIENTATION — Center for Creative Arts, 1307 Dallas Road. Community orientation for NAACP’s ACT-SO enrichment competition for black high school students, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. RSVP today to 400-1040 or chattanoogaactso@gmail.com. The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics will be April 24.
ALL PRO DAD DAY — Chick-fil-A, 1804 Gunbarrel Road. A monthly sports-themed breakfast for fathers and elementary schoolchildren, 9-11 a.m. Saturday. Interactive discussion, games and a free pack of Chick-n-Minis with each breakfast purchase. Sponsored by First Things First. 267-5383.
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 and 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.
EASTER BUNNY — Photos with kids and pets through April 3.
* Bradley Square Mall, 200 Paul Huff Parkway, Cleveland, Tenn. 423-472-5080, www.shopbradleysquare.com.
* Hamilton Place, Exit 5 off I-75. Free hugs and visits. Photo packages start at $17. Pet photos 6-9 p.m. Tuesday. 855-5282, www.HamiltonPlace.com.
* Northgate Mall, Highway 153 at Hixson Pike. Free pair of bunny ears. Pet photos 6-8 p.m. Sunday.
* Walnut Square Mall, 816 Walnut Square Blvd., Dalton, Ga. Dipslay between J.C. Penney and Belk for Home and Kids. 706-226-3777, www.walnutsquaremall.com.
FESTIVE FRIDAYS — The Office, 1401 E. Third St. Music, dancing, food and conversation for ages 21 and up, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays. $5. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy@yahoo.com.
MEN’S LUNCHEON — Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, 1000 Newby St. Monthly men’s luncheon, noon Tuesday. $8. 755-6100
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
* 28th annual Easter egg hunt at Visitor Center for children of walking age and up, 10 a.m. (rain date 1 p.m. Sunday). Four prize eggs in each of five age groups, but no reward for most eggs found.
* Meet at Savage Gulf Ranger Station for slide show on Savage Gulf/Stone Door area, 3 p.m.
April 3
* Meet at Collins West Trailhead for scenic but strenuous 5-mile hike to see wildflowers and waterfalls in Collins Gulf, 10 a.m. Bring water. Wear comfortable shoes.
SODDY-DAISY JUNIOR MISS — Soddy Elementary School, 260 School St., Soddy-Daisy. The 52nd Soddy-Daisy Junior Miss program, 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Theme is “The Oscars.” $10. Contact: Shirley Baugh, sbaugh@comcast.net.
SODDY-DAISY KNIFE SHOW — IBEW Union Hall, 3922 Volunteer Drive, No. 9. Soddy-Daisy Knife Collectors Association presents knife show with door prizes and raffle, 9 a.m. Saturday. Vendor tables $25. Contact: Kenny Powell, 423-775-4183.
SWAGGIN’ SATURDAYS — The Office, 1401 Third St. Food, drink, music, dancing, socializing for ages 21 and up, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Saturday. $5. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy08@yahoo.com.
TASTE OF THE BAYOU — The Mill, 1801 Gulf St. An evening of comedy, poetry, spoken word and live music, 7 p.m. April 2. $20; $40 VIP includes wine and food catered by Blue Orleans Creole Restaurant. Contact: Shae Maddox, 903-3017, shaemaddox@yahoo.com; Harlan Breaux, 421-7339, harlan_breaux@yahoo.com.
THIRSTY THURSDAYS — Elks Lodge 4400, 1211 Dodds Ave. Socializing, music, dance, beer specials, free food for ages 21 and up, 7 p.m.-midnight Thursdays. Free. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy08@yahoo.com.
TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA — 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. and 12:05 Tuesday-Friday; 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $14 adults, $8 children ages 3-12, free to younger kids.
TRUE WOMEN CONFERENCE — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. A conference of the Covenant Keypers, a marriage ministry, through Saturday. 838-5054, www.truewoman.com.
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. C.S. Lewis Society discusses “That Hideous Strength,” 7 p.m. today.
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. Sundays. $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
SPRING CRAFTS — 5517 Rugby Highway, Historic Rugby, Tenn. Learn how to make Pastel Easter Basket, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. $54. Find out more activities at 888-214-3400.
DANCE
APPALACHIAN-STYLE CLOGGING — East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. Session, 6-8 p.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday. $4. 875-2847.
ARGENTINE TANGO — Chattanooga Dancesport Center, 4295 Cromwell Road, Suite 512. Practice, 5-7 p.m. each Sunday. Free. 774-8399.
BALLROOM/ALLEMANDE HALL — 7400 Standifer Gap Road. Chattanooga Ballroom Dance Club lesson, 7:30 p.m., general dance at 8:30 each Tuesday. Beginners welcome. $5 members, $8 nonmembers. 238-4518.
BALLROOM/THE DANCE FLOOR — 3733 Ringgold Road, East Ridge. 697-1891. Introduction to ballroom (half-hour lesson followed by practice session), 8 p.m. each Monday and Thursday. $5 per session.
BEACH MUSIC — Chattanooga Billiard Club East, 110 Jordan Drive. Choo Choo Shag Club meeting, 7:30 p.m. each Thursday in Tropicana Room. $2 members, $3 nonmembers. 622-1141.
COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE — North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Road, Hixson (new venue this dance only). Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society presents live music by Ed and Elsie for contra dancing, with caller Rob Harper, 8-11 p.m. Saturday. Basic lesson for newcomers at 7:30 p.m. $8 adults, $5 students. Contact: Andrea Pitkow, 899-8007. www.contranooga.org.
CONTRA — Bishop’s Common Hearth Room, Georgia Avenue, University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. Contra dance with music by Kaleidoscope, with caller Andrew Bradshaw, 8 p.m. CDT Saturday. Instruction for newcomers at 7:30 p.m. Come alone or with a partner. Free for Sewanee students, $3 other students, $5 members, $7 others. Contact: 931-598-0915, JKelley934@aol.com.
COUNTRY — Troy’s Place, 320 Emerson Drive, Ringgold, Ga. Hopeful Country band, 8-11 p.m. each Friday and 7-11 p.m. each Saturday. $6. No smoking or alcohol. 423-855-9662.
LINE — Allemande Hall, 7400 Standifer Gap Road. Crystal Boots Club leads beginner lessons, 6-7 p.m., intermediate lessons 7-8 p.m. each Monday. $6/lesson or $20/month. 706-539-1323.
LINE — St. Jude Parish Hall, 930 Ashland Terrace. Instruction by Jeanette Bowen for beginners and intermediates, 5:30-7 p.m. each Thursday. $3. 580-4879.
LINE — Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church, 1733 Battlefield Parkway. Classes 11 a.m.-noon each Saturday. $3 donation benefits nursing-home patients. 706-866-9008.
LINE — North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive. Boots & Buckles Club holds classes each Wednesday. Beginners 5:30-6:30 p.m., intermediates 6:30-7:30. $4. 580-4879.
LINE & SQUARE — Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 4131 Ringgold Road. East Ridge Grand Squares dances: line, 6:30-7 p.m., and square, 7-9:30 p.m. each Monday. $4. 706-375-1088.
ROUND/ALLEMANDE HALL — 7400 Standifer Gap Road, 899-9913. www.allemandehall.com.
* Chattanooga Rounds, 1:30 p.m. each Sunday. $5. 892-2403.
* Merry-Go-Rounds, at 6:30 p.m. for levels 1-3, 8 p.m. for higher levels each Thursday. $5. 706-226-6806.
* Dixie Rounds, at 6:30 p.m. for levels 2-4, 8 p.m. for levels 4-5, each Saturday. $5 per session.
SENIOR DANCE — East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. Southern Sound provides music for dancing, 6:30-9 p.m. each Saturday. $5. 706-858-0389.
SENIOR DANCE — Eastgate Senior Center, 5600 Brainerd Road. Dance, 1-3 p.m. each Monday. Free. 855-9444.
SINGLES DANCE — Bourbon Street, 2000 E. 23rd St. Dance to music of 1970s-90s, 8 p.m.-midnight each Tuesday. Contact: Diane Saynes, dsaynes@att.net.
SQUARE DANCE — Allemande Hall, 7400 Standifer Gap Road. Benefit dance for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 7-10:30 p.m. today. Local music, callers and cuers. Line dance instruction. Special guest: Robert Townsend of Memphis. Admission by donation. Yard sale and silent auction (donations welcome). Contact: Travis Jordan, 653-6186, trvsjrdn@gmail.com; Jesse Holt, 706-375-1088.
SQUARE & LINE — Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 3204 Hixson Pike. Dancing, 7-9:30 p.m. each Thursday. 580-4879.
SQUARE/ALLEMANDE HALL — 7400 Standifer Gap Road, 899-9913. www.allemandehall.com.
* Wrecktangles, 8 p.m. each Thursday. $4. 326-1719.
* Star Twirlers, 8 p.m. each Saturday. $5. 899-2725.
SQUARE DANCE — Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 3204 Hixson Pike. Dixie Daisies, 8:15-10 p.m. each Thursday. 580-4879.
SQUARE DANCE — Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way (behind Bi-Lo). Patriotic Squares Dance Club starts weekly series of square dance classes, 7-8 p.m. April 9. $4. Contacts: Linda 336-5512, Carolyn 820-1337, Sandy 780-9530.
SQUARE/ROUND/LINE DANCES — Ringgold Old Nutrition Center, next to fire hall, Ringgold, Ga. Class at 7 p.m. each Friday, dance at 8. $4 donation. Friday Nite Live Club, 706-937-7544 or 423-508-8367.
WESTERN SQUARE DANCE — Christian Life Center, Ooltewah United Methodist Church, 6131 Relocation Way. Patriotic Squares, 8-10 p.m. each Friday. $4. 706-866-6601.
LOOKING AHEAD
100 YEARS CELEBRATION — Loose Cannon Gallery, 1800 Rossvile Ave. An evening to celebrate the Humane Educational Society’s century of service, 5:30 p.m. April 9. Dinner, dancing, slide show of success stories. $75 per person, $100 per couple, $400 table of eight. 624-5302, ext. 241.
ORAL CANCER AWARENESS WALK — Tennessee Riverpark. This first-time event is hosted by Jeanna Richelson, an oral cancer survivor, 11 a.m. April 10. Three miles, rain or shine. $20 registration fee. Lunch provided. Contact: Jeanna Richelson, 894-9215 or Jeanna1255@aol.com.