LEISURE
BARREL RACES — Doug Yates Farm, Ringgold, Ga. Nooga Barrel Racing Club sponsors races for every age and ability, 2-10 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Running starts at 4 p.m., barrels start at 6 p.m. Free admission. Negative Coggins test required for horses; concession and tack vendor on-site. 423-619-4467.
BUG-OUT CLASS — Desoto State Park, 7104 Desoto Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. Learn to make and park a bug-out bag, then hit the trail and put it to the test, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 3; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 4. For ages 14 and up, youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $185 per person with all meals and camping equipment; $135 per person with meals, bring own camping gear; $105 for instruction only, bring own food and gear. 256-634-8370.
CHATTANOOGA LOCOMOTION — Red Bank High School, 640 Morrison Springs Road. Women’s full-contact football team plays Carolina Queens, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3. $10; free for children 8 and younger. www.gochattanoogaloco motion.com.
CHATTANOOGA SIDEWALK TOURS — Choice of two tours, daily through Nov. 1. 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. $15 adults, $7 children 12 and younger. Reservations required: 423-228-0448, www.chatt anoogasidewalktours.com.
CHILHOWEE MOUNTAIN CRAFT BAZAAR — People Helping People, 184 Mull Road, Benton, Tenn. Show and sale of handmade, recycled creations that include textiles to furniture, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Proceeds benefit community assistance programs. 423-299-9062.
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT — Heritage High School, 3960 Poplar Springs Road, Ringgold, Ga. Softball team hosts inaugural tournament, plus barbecue dinner ($5) and other concessions, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, May 3. $20 per team. Register by email to crf14142@gmail.com, rchlwills@yahoo.com or schattin.HHS@catoosa.k12.ga.us.
DODGEBALL CHALLENGE — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Co-ed teams of eight players ages 16 and up compete in benefit for Breakaway Outreach, which supports at-risk youth, Saturday, May 3. Sign-ins 9 a.m. Team entry fee of $150 includes lunch. 423-400-1358.
DOGWOOD FESTIVAL — Winchester, Tenn. Three days of music, crafts and family entertainment, Friday-Sunday, May 2-4. Charlie Daniels Band headlines concert at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Free. 866-967-2532, www.winchesterdogwood festival.com.
DOWN HOME DAYS — Downtown Chickamauga, Ga. Events kick off with 7 a.m. pancake breakfast Saturday, May 3. Craft vendors open booths at 9 a.m., music starts at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. parade through town. Dancing in the streets after sun goes down. www.chickamauga lions.com.
FISH FRY — Sale Creek Lions Club, 15222 Coppinger Road. Annual fundraiser, 2-6 p.m. Saturday, May 3. $6 per plate of fish, hushpuppies, slaw and baked beans. Hot dogs $2. Drinks/desserts $1. 423-332-2921
GET OUT MORE TOUR — Rock/Creek Outfitters, 301 Manufacturers Road. Seminar by Backpacker Magazine reps on trip planning, choosing outdoor gear and apparel, safety in the outdoors and related topics, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. Free. 423-265-5969.
HIKES — Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423-842-3619.
Saturday, May 3: Laurel Falls to overlook, moderate-to-strenuous 6 miles includes water crossing, meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy, 8 a.m.
Tuesday, May 6: Lower Leggett loop, moderate 5 miles, meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy, 8 a.m.
Saturday, May 10: Retro Hughes Road to Imodium Falls and back, strenuous 10 miles, meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy, 8 a.m.
HISTORY PROGRAMS — Museum Center at Five Points, 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Both free for members, regular admission for nonmembers ($5 adults, $4 seniors and students). 423-339-5745, www.museumcenter.org.
Today, May 1: “The 3 R’s: Reform, Revival and Race,” 6-7 p.m. Bryan Reed, associate professor of history at Cleveland State Community College, presents research on the movements that influenced the community at the turn of the 20th century. Free for members, regular admission for nonmembers.
Saturday, May 3: Civil War Family Day, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Experience what life was like for Tennesseans during the Civil War, as part of temporary exhibit “Common People in Uncommon Times: The Civil War in Tennessee.” Includes talks on local people who lived during the era and traditional foods, plus activities such as milking a goat, dyeing clothing, making a rag doll and churning butter.
HUBFEST — Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road, one block off East Brainerd Road. Gates open 10 a.m. May 10 for free community festival. Parade at 11 a.m., entertainment at 12:15 p.m., horse rides, puppet shows, train rides, children’s activities. 423-903-0647.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN — Orchard Knob Elementary School, 2000 E. Third St. Junior League of Chattanooga hosts free activities and children’s healthy eating program in partnership with local restaurants, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Recipes and information for parents. 423-267-5053.
LAKE WINNEPESAUKAH — 1730 Lake-view Drive, Rossville. Amusement park open limited Thursday-Sunday schedule through May 25; gates open 10 a.m. Ticket prices through May 25: $1 individual ride tickets, $10 children ages 1 or 2 and senior adults, $18 regular ticket package including gate admission and 14 ride tickets, $26 unlimited rides.www.lakewinnie.com.
NATCHO ORDINARY CINCO DE MAYO — The Social, adjacent to The Public House, 1110 Market St. Drinks, music and raffle prizes with United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s Emerging Leaders (civic-minded men and women 35 and younger), 5 p.m. Monday, May 5. Ten percent of all sales at The Social will be donated to United Way, and all Cinco de Mayo proceeds go to agency’s early childhood education and literacy programs. www.LiveUnitedChatta nooga.org, 423-752-0300.
PASTA CLASS — East Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2105 Dabney Drive. Pastabilities: Demos & Dishes — A Dinner With the Doctor event teaches variations for healthy, whole-grain pastas and sauces, 6-8 p.m. Monday, May 5. Free meal provided. 888-423-1143.
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER– 400 Garden Road. “Wake Up With the Birds” hike led by naturalist Corey Hagen, 7:30 a.m. Saturdays, May 3 and May 10. Free to members, included in price of admission to all others: $10 adults, $7 ages 4-11. All events require registration: 423-821-1160.
RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS — Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. Ride the 260-foot elevator down into Lookout Mountain and experience the cavern tour in a new light, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays through September. $24.95. Tour size limited; reservations required. 423-821-2544.
SANGRIA ON THE SOUTHSIDE — Lindsay Street Hall, 906 Lindsay St. Celebrate traditions of Chattanooga’s Latino community with live music, dance performances, food and sangria, 7-11 p.m. Friday, May 2. $50. 423-755-9111.
SHINE PROM — The Chattanoogan, 1201 Broad St. Bridge Christian Church presents second annual Shine prom for area residents with special needs, 7-10 p.m. May 16. RSVP by May 9. Dinner, dancing and pampering free to patients and caregivers. 423-643-0202.
SPRING WINE FEST — Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Inaugural event featuring wine, beer, food trucks, live music by Amber Fults and Power Players Show Band, 1-5 p.m. May 10; wine class at 3 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at door. 706-937-9463.
STYLEWORKS — Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Plaza. Luncheon and fashion show by Belk benefiting Siskin Children’s Institute, 11:30 a.m. today, May 1. Marketplace opens to shoppers before and after main event (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.). $65. Call 423-648-1730 to inquire about availability.
TAILS AT TWILIGHT — Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and beverages to benefit Pet Placement Center, 6-9 p.m. today, May 1. $50. 423-877-0738.
TRAIN RIDES — Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028, www.tvrail.com.
Missionary Ridge Local: Six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $17 adults, $11 ages 3-12. Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Trains depart Wednesdays through Fridays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m.
Day Out With Thomas: Thomas the Tank Engine and children’s activities, May 3-4 and 10; tickets range from $16 to $22 depending on day and time boarding.
Copperhill Special: A 94-mile round-trip through the lower Hiwassee River gorge and on to Copperhill, Tenn., and McCaysville, Ga., 9:15 a.m. Saturdays in May. $57 adults, $38 children 3-12.
Hiwassee River Rail Adventure: A 50-mile, 3.5-hour round-trip into the Hiwassee River gorge, Sundays in May, shuttle buses depart from Etowah, Tenn., at 1:30 p.m., $38 adults, $27 children ages 3-12.
FARMERS MARKETS
BRAINERD FARMERS MARKET — Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. Open 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays through October. 423-698-0330.
CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Carter St. Locally grown produce and handmade arts and crafts, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. 423-402-9958, www.ChattanoogaMarket.com.
CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St.Vendors sell local produce, arts, crafts and horticultural projects, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. www.ChattanoogaMarket.com.
MAIN STREET MARKET — 324 E. Main St. Farmers, food artisans meet to sell local produce, cheese and meats, 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays. mainstfarmersmarket.com
OOLTEWAH FARMERS MARKET — Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., 5829 Main St. Local farmers sell fresh produce, 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. 423-238-9775.
ST. ALBAN’S HIXSON MARKET — St. Alban’s Church, 7514 Hixson Pike. Broad variety of beef, honey, spices, eggs, bread, garden accessories from regional farms, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 423-842-1342.
WEDNESDAY MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. Midweek sale of produce, arts and crafts, sponsored by Chattanooga Market, 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. 423-648-2496.
DANCES
BALLROOM — The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn ballroom dancing, Saturdays. Group class, 7:30 p.m., $5. Dancing 8:30 p.m., $10. No partner required. Casual dress. 423-394-6428.
BALLROOM — Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. Dance, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. $10. 423-771-3646.
DANCE PARTY — American Legion Post 81, 227 James Asbury Lane, Cleveland, Tenn. Dance to music of Convertibull, 8 p.m. to midnight May 10. Must be 21 or older. Active-duty military free with ID; all others $6. 423-476-4451.
RHYTHM BALLROOM — The Ballroom, 7001 Middle Valley Road. Learn fundamentals of rumba, cha cha, East Coast swing, 6 p.m. Mondays, 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Casual dress. No partner required, $5. www.theballroomathixson.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.
USA BALLROOM — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 305 W. Seventh St. Dance, 7-11 p.m. May 9. $5 first-time guests, $6 members, $10 nonmembers. 423-645-4888.