LEISURE
ARTS AND CRAFTS EXPO — Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 3204 Hixson Pike. Works by more than 25 local artists and crafters will be featured, along with live bands, free children’s activities and food, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine. Contact: Ken Maury, 877-7447 or kmaury@comcast.net.
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.
* Weekly events in Texas Lounge: Texas Hold ‘Em tournament, 4 p.m.-close Sunday and Monday; speed dating, 7-8 p.m., Wednesday; open mike, 6-9 p.m. Thursday.
* On Texas Deck: “Bowbecue” dinner, live entertainment (no cover), 6-9 p.m. each Friday and Saturday.
* Special events: Late-night party cruise, with frequent pickups and dropoffs at City Pier, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. today and Saturday, $10 cover; The Sand Bar at Ross’ Landing grand opening at City Pier, with oysters, crabs, beer and ice cream, 5-11 p.m. today; Mother’s Day Brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. $30.
FERGER PLACE PARTY — Henriett Park at Morningside Drive. Neighborhood party celebrates the 100th birthday of the first planned subdivision in Tennessee, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 15. Includes historical artifacts provided by Chattanooga History Center. Photographs, period costumes and antique cars are welcome. Bring a lunch and chair. Contact: Tami Harrison, 493-9646, tami@lmpc.org.
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. every Friday. $5.Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy@yahoo.com.
KENNEL CLUB — Golden Corral restaurant, Gunbarrel Road. Next monthly meeting of Chattanooga Kennel Club is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Contact: Mary Menozi, 517-1453.
LITTLE DEBBIE PARTY — Collegedale Bakery Store, 9515 Apison Pike. Celebrate 50 years of snack cakes with a look-alike contest, the world’s largest Oatmeal Creme Pie, games, samples and 20 percent off store purchases, 1-4 p.m. May 16. 238-7111.
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.
Sunday
* Meet at Foster Falls for 2-mile hike to see views as spectacular as mom, 10 a.m.
* Meet at Grundy Forest parking lot for moderate, 2-mile family hike to see waterfalls and old Eastern hemlock trees, 5 p.m.
NEW YORK DELI LUNCH — Jewish Cultural Center, 5461 North Terrace Drive. Enjoy sandwiches, soups and sides, noon Tuesday. $7. Contact: Ann Treadwell, 423-0370 or atreadwell@jcfgc.com
NIGHT OF MAYHEM — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Chattanooga Roller Girls take on the Columbia (S.C.) Quad Squad in women’s flat-track roller derby, 7 p.m. May 15. Doors open at 6 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door; $5 children 5-12. Buy in advance at Standard Ink Tattoo on Frazier Avenue or at www.brownpapertickets.com. Contact: Devin Gobble, devinthebrave@yahoo.com.
PARKING LOT SALE — Sugar Plum, 6509 Slater Road behind the Ringgold Road Cracker Barrel, East Ridge. Discounts on antiques and collectibles from the store as well as multiple families selling used furniture, antiques, clothing and other merchandise in the parking lot, 9 a.m. Saturday. 894-2441.
SISTER SCHUBERT — Museum Center at Five Points, 200 Inman St., E., Cleveland, Tenn. Cooking personality Sister Schubert (of dinner-rolls fame) signs copies of her new cookbook, “Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters,” 2-4 p.m. Monday. Free admission; book costs $40, with portion of proceeds going to museum. Reservations have closed for Monday night preview party and Tuesday luncheon. 423-339-5745.
SPRING FLING CARNIVAL — Tyner United Methodist Church, 6805 Standifer Gap Road. Yard sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and children’s carnival 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 15. Features inflatables, games, prizes and bake sale. Contact: Carolyn Alexander, 893-0439.
SPRING WINE FEST — The Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Wine tastings, food samples, merchandise discounts, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Saturday. 706-937-WINE.
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.
THIRSTY THURSDAYS — Elks Lodge 4400, 1211 Dodds Ave. Socializing, music, dance, beer specials, free food for ages 21 and up, 7 p.m.-midnight every Thursday. Free. Contact: K-Boogie, smiddy08@yahoo.com.
TRAIL OF TEARS ASSOCIATION — New Echota State Historic Site near Calhoun, Ga. TOTA member Michael Wren speaks on Methodists and Cherokees, 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Free. Contact: Leslie Thomas, 706-635-3864, aeriehollow@ellijay.com.
BOOKS/AUTHORS
BARNES & NOBLE — Hamilton Place, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. 893-0186.
* Nook Club to learn about eBook reader, 7 p.m. today.
* David Coe, signs copies of “Robin Hood: The Story Behind the Legend,” 2-5 p.m. Saturday.
* Mystery Book Club reading Kate Atkinson’s “Will There Be Good News?”; meeting 7:30 p.m. May 18.
BOOKS NEVER-ENDING — 2547 Cloud Springs Road. Book signing by Dacre Stoker, author of “Dracula: The Un-Dead,” 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Includes presentation and discussion of history behind horror novel “Dracula,” written in 1897 by Stoker’s great-grand-uncle Bram Stoker. 706-861-0774, www.booksneverending.com.
CHILDREN/TEENS
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR — Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. “Roly Poly Pangolin,” by Anna Dewdney, 11 a.m. Wednesday.
CLASS/WORKSHOP
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP — Gold Leaf Designs, 2646 Broad St. Artist Alan Shuptrine leads “Courage With Watercolor Landscapes” for all levels of skill, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 15. $180. Call or e-mail to reserve and get a supply list. 266-4453, thegallery@goldleafdesigns.com.