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Chattanooga area events calendar

LEISURE

BATTLE OF CHATTANOOGA BUS TOUR – Historic Bus Tours, 503 Market St. Brief history of Chattanooga’s founding included in tour of Orchard Knob, Bragg Reservation and National Cemetery, 10-11:30 a.m. June 1. $30. 404-324-6031.

CFC SOCCER – Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. Chattanooga Football Club vs. Mississippi Storm, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25. $5 ages 6 and up. www.chattanoogafc.com.

CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS – The Little Curiosity Shoppe, 138 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery, 9 p.m. nightly. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and under. 423-821-7125.

CHATTANOOGA SIDEWALK TOURS – Choice of two tours, daily through Nov. 1. $15 adults, $7 children 12 and under. Reservations required: 423-228-0448, www.chattanoogasidewalktours.com.

• Dynamo of Dixie Tour: Departs from Sheraton Read House, corner of Broad Street and M.L. King Boulevard; 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.

• Bluffs and Bridges Tour: Begins at south end of Walnut Street Bridge; 4 and 6 p.m.

CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET – Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Vendors sell local produce, arts, crafts and horticultural projects, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each Saturday. www.ChattanoogaMarket.com.

GARDEN TOUR – Chattanooga Area Food Bank, 2009 Curtain Pole Road. Food bank fundraiser includes five gardens around city and on Signal Mountain, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 1. $15. 423-622-1800.

HIKES – Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. 423-842-3619.

• Saturday, May 25: Flipper Bend, moderate 8 miles, meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy to caravan, 20 miles round-trip, $1 per rider, 8 a.m.

• Tuesday, May 28: Heiss Mountain to Possum Creek and back, moderate 3 miles, meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy to caravan 12 miles, $1 per rider, 8 a.m.

• Saturday, June 1: National Trails Day at Greenway Farms.

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT – Marcella Center for the Arts and Education, 117 Washington Road, Sweetwater, Tenn. Play singles or doubles in annual fundraiser for the center, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25; registration at 9 a.m. 423-337-0075.

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM CRUISE – Tennessee Aquarium, 1 Broad St. Learn history and wildlife of Williams Island and Maclellan Island in the Tennessee River, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25. Cruise limited to 68. Aquarium members: $24 adults, $18 children 3-12; nonmembers: $29 adults, $21.50 children, $18 children under 3. Reservations: 423-267-3474.

JUNE JUBILEE – Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Thirty days of fun activities at the zoo included in regular admission of $8.95 adults, $5.95 kids ages 3-12. Guests born in month of June get half off admission. Daily 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1-30. 423-697-1319.

LOOKOUTS BASEBALL – AT&T Field, 201 Power Alley. Chattanooga Lookouts vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos, 7:15 p.m. today-Saturday, May 25; 6:15 p.m. Sunday, May 26; 7:15 p.m. Monday, May 27. Promotions: Home & Garden Night, today; Fireworks, Friday: Breakin’ B-Boy McCoy, Saturday; fireworks, Monday; kids eat free, Monday. $3-$9. 423-267-4849, www.lookouts.com.

MAINSTREET CRUISE-IN – Bradley County Courthouse square, Cleveland, Tenn. Monthly event open to all vehicles (antique, classic, muscle, street rod and special interest), 3-8 p.m. Saturday, May 25. Door prizes, 50-50 drawing, model car contest for kids, food vendors, DJ playing music from the 1950s-’70s. Free. 423-961-2980., mainstreetcruisers.org.

MEMORIAL DAY KICKOFF – Thunder Creek Harley-Davidson, 7720 Lee Highway. Memorial Day Kickoff Party and Dyno Shootout includes live music, cold beverages, noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 25. www.thundercreekharley.com.

OOLTEWAH FARMERS MARKET – Ooltewah Nursery and Landscape Co., 5829 Main St. Locally grown vegetables, fruits, free-range eggs, honey, meats available, 2-5 p.m. each Thursday. No wholesalers or resellers allowed. Free admission. 423-238-9775.

RIVER CANYON ADVENTURES – 21726 River Canyon Road. Explore the scenic Tennessee River Gorge with three-hour adventures 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. daily. Activities include rope swing, water play, volleyball. Sunset cruise at 6 p.m. Upriver to Williams Island, $35. Downriver into Tennessee River Gorge, $45. 423-451-6068, www.rivercanyonadventure.com.

SOUTHSIDE STROLL – East and West Main Street neighborhoods. Sidewalk stroll of studios, gifts shops, restaurants in Southside, with special events and discounts offered, 5-8 p.m. May 31. 423-400-4100.

SPRING ARTS IN THE PARK – Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge, Ga. Fine arts and crafts festival sponsored by Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association with food and art from more than 175 vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May 25-26. $5 adults, free for children. 706-632-2144.

TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA – Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028, www.tvrail.com.

Missionary Ridge Local is six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop, departing at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. daily through Saturday, plus additional Saturday-Sunday rides at 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Beginning Monday, May 27, trains depart daily at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. $16 adults, $10 children ages 3-12.

DANCES

BALLROOM – Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. Dance, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays, May 24 and 31. $10 per person. 423-771-3646.

LINE –

• Mondays: Allemande Hall, 7400 Standifer Gap Road, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $7 per evening, $22 monthly. www.linesinmotion.net.

• Wednesdays: North River Civic Center, 1009 Executive Drive, 5-7:45 p.m. $5. www.bootsandbucklesdance.com.

• Thursdays: St. Jude Catholic Church, 930 Ashland Terrace, 5-7:45 p.m., $3. www.bootsandbucklesdance.com.

SHAG – Elks Lodge, Graysville Road at East Brainerd Road. Dance with Choo Choo Shag Club, 7 p.m. Thursdays. $5 members, $7 guests, free to first-time guests. gdelett@epbfi.com.