LEISURE
3-D PRINTING HACKER — Church on Main, 1601 Rossville Ave. Free presentation by Corrie Van Sice, national leader in 3-D printing, biotechnology and innovation culture, on intellectual tradegrounds emerging around 3-D printing and the changing landscape of engineering innovation, 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 3. 423-618-5073.
BACHELOR AUCTION — Ringgold Depot, 155 Depot St., Ringgold, Ga. Bachelor Auction, featuring dinner to the winning bidders with former or current military personnel, police officers, firefighters and rescue workers, 6 p.m. today, May 29. $25 per ticket, $200 table for eight. googoo227@catt.com.
BARREL RACES — Doug Yates Farm, Ringgold, Ga. Nooga Barrel Racing Club sponsors races for every age and ability, 2-10 p.m. June 7. 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.
CELEBRATION OF ARTISANS — Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. Show and sale by members of the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through June 15 (closed Mondays). 706-632-2144.
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, 7:30 nightly. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and under. 423-821-7125.
CHATTANOOGA MUD RUN — Greenway Farm, 3010 Hamill Road. Early bird discount through Friday, May 31, for teams ($200 for a team of five) registering for 5K competition featuring more than 20 muddy obstacles, climbing walls and tunnels, 8:30 a.m. Aug. 16. Team registration increases to $225 in June, $250 in July. Individual registration fee $60. 423-756-0507, habichatt.org/events/chattanooga-mud-run.
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 under. Reservations required: 423-228-0448, www.chattanoogasidewalktours.com.
HIKES, TENNESSEE — 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 31: Retro Hughes Trailhead to Upper Leggett Road Trailhead and back, strenuous 10 miles, meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy, 8 a.m.
* Saturday, June 7: Roaring Creek, strenuous 10 miles, meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy, 8 a.m.
KIDS & TEENS FASHION WEEKEND — Chattanooga Marriott, 2 Carter Plaza. Fashion show, designer showcase, concert and editorial photo shoot, 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 31. $10-$15.wwwuniquelyus.info.
MASQUERADE — A FISH & CHIPS EVENT — Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Fundraiser for Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County includes casino games, silent auction, food and dancing, 7-11 p.m. Friday, May 30. $75 general admission, $150 VIP tickets. cachc.org.
NOT JUST ANOTHER GORGEOUS EVENING — Tennessee RiverPlace, 3104 Scenic Waters Lane. Annual fundraiser for Tennessee River Gorge Trust, 5:30-9 p.m. June 5. Includes open-bar cocktail hour, outdoor dinner catered by Lee Towery and music by Ben Friberg Trio and 9th Street Stompers. $150-$2,000. Call 423-266-0314 to purchase.
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER— 400 Garden Road. Owl encounter, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 1. Free to members, $10 others. Register at 423-821-1160.
RIDE FOR SMILES MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN — Thunder Creek Harley-Davidson, 7720 Lee Highway. Poker run to benefit FACES starts 10:30 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Jack A’s Chop Shop and Underground Customs, 742 and 736 Ashland Terrace, followed by after-party with games, silent auction, music and food until 6 p.m. $25-$35. 423-266-1632.
RIVER CANYON ADVENTURES — 21726 River Canyon Road. Explore the scenic Tennessee River Gorge with daily three-hour adventures. Sunset cruise at 6 p.m. Upriver to Williams Island, $35. Downriver into Tennessee River Gorge, $49.95. Appointments required: 423-987-1711 or 423-488-1345. www.rivercanyonadventure.com.
RUBY FALLS EVENTS — Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. 423-821-2544.
* Ice Cream Festival: Free sample of Mayfield’s ice cream and cavern scavenger hunt for kids, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. June 2-15. $18.95 adults, $10.95 children.
* Lantern Tours: 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.
* ZipStream Aerial Adventures: Courses for children, teens and adults through a series of increasingly challenging tree-to-tree activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through November. $19.95-$34.95.
SHAKERAG WORKSHOPS — St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School, 290 Quintard Road, Sewanee, Tenn. Adult arts workshop in book art, jewelry, dyeing, pottery, painting, photography, sewing, digital art, paper sculpture and weaving in either of two sessions, June 8-14 or June 15-21. For schedule of speakers, tuition fees or to apply: www.shakerag.org.
SUNDRESSES AT SUNSET — Rooftop Terrace at Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Outdoor, elegant musical experience by Kappa Iota Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi and The Pearl Group to support scholarship and community outreach programs, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Hors d’oeuvres by Chattanooga Wing Co., beers from Big River Brewery and Trianon Tequila . Entertainment by DJ Wally Sparks and Gritz and Jelly Butter. Suggested attire: sundresses for women, seersucker or linen pieces for men. $30. Tickets at Herman’s Soul Food, 3821 Brainerd Road; Meaux’s Daiquiri Shop, 5084 South Terrace; online at eventbrite.com.
FARMERS MARKETS
BRAINERD FARMERS MARKET — Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. Open 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 423-698-0330.
CHATTANOOGA MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. 423-402-9958, www.ChattanoogaMarket.com.
CHATTANOOGA RIVER MARKET — Tennessee Aquarium plaza, 1 Broad St. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. www.ChattanoogaMarket.com.
FIVE POINTS FARMERS MARKET — First Street Square, Cleveland, Tenn. Open 4-7 p.m. Thursdays starting June 5. Sponsored by Mainstreet Cleveland. 423-310-1187.
MAIN STREET MARKET — 324 E. Main St. Open 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays. mainstfarmersmarket.com.
OOLTEWAH FARMERS MARKET — Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., 5829 Main St. Open 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. 423-238-9775.
ST. ALBAN’S HIXSON MARKET — St. Alban’s Church, 7514 Hixson Pike. Open 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 423-842-1342.
WEDNESDAY MARKET — First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. Open 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. 423-648-2496.
CHILDREN/TEENS
BARNES & NOBLE — 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Children’s story hour, 11 a.m. Wednesdays. 423-893-0186.
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY — 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-757-5310, www.chattlibrary.org.
* Friday, May 30: Sew What for Teens, 3-5 p.m., bring a T-shirt to turn into a headband with flowers, second floor of downtown branch.
* Saturday, May 31: Crafts for Kids ages 5-11, 3 p.m., downtown branch.
KIDS CRAFTS — Michaels Arts & Crafts, 2200 Hamilton Place Blvd. and 600 Northgate Mall. In-store summer crafting program for children ages 5-12, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, June 16-Aug. 1. Seats 12; first-come, first-served, or register in advance in the store. $2 per child. Week of June 16, first 50 children to visit store will receive a free souvenir album. www.Michaels.com/passport.