LEISURE
ADULT PROM – Marriott Hotel, 2 Carter St. Second Time Around Adult Prom benefits Stop the Madness National Inc., 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 14. $50. 423-648-7820.
BARK IN THE PARK – Heritage Park, 1428 Jenkins Road. Tenth annual event for dogs and dog lovers includes blessing of the dogs by Christ Church, Spooky Pooch parade, dog adoptions, demonstrations, contests, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Free. chattbitp@gmail.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, 8:30 nightly. $15.95 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-821-7125.
CHATTANOOGA SIDEWALK TOURS – Choice of two tours daily through Oct. 29: Dynamo of Dixie, 10 a.m.; Bluff and Bridges Tour, 6 p.m.Fee is $15 adults, $7 children 12 and under. Reservations required: 423-228-0448, www.chattwalktours.com.
CHATTANOOGA STAMP CLUB – Hickory Valley Christian Church, 6605 Shallowford Road. Program on “Canadian Small Queens, Part 2,” by John Burnett of Huntsville, Ala., 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13. APS sales books available to select stamps for purchase at 6:30 p.m. 423-838-6292.
CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PROGRAMS – Point Park, East Brow Road, Lookout Mountain. Free, 30-minute artillery programs, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 8-9. $5 ages 16 and older. 706-866-9241.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK – 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706-657-4050.
* Saturday, Oct. 8: Rock Talk and Stroll, 10:30 a.m.-noon, $5 parking, mile-long morning hike discusses park geology.
* Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 8-9: Fall hayrides, 1-6 p.m., $5 adults, $3 children, $5 parking, hayrides leave Interpretive Center on the hour, cold drinks and s’mores sold.
* Saturday, Oct. 8: Fall foliage hike, 2-3 p.m., $5 parking, learn to ID tree species found in park.
DESOTO STATE PARK – 7104 DeSoto Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. 256-997-5025. All times are Central.
* Friday, Oct. 7: Campfire talk, 7 p.m., Corn: A Truly A-Maizing Plant. Kelly Gregg discusses origins of Native American corn and how it shaped cuisine; bring camp chair and enjoy fresh popcorn.
* Saturday, Oct. 8: Dutch oven cooking, 4-6 p.m., at campfire ring, bring campfire chair. Learn basics of Dutch ovens, how to clean and care for them, eat dinner and dessert from them.
* Saturday, Oct. 8: Campfire talk, 7 p.m., learn the history of moonshine in the Appalachian Mountains.
ELDERSCHOLARS – UTC University Center, Signal Mountain Room. Attorney Maury Nicely speaks on “The Hidden History of Chattanooga,” 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. Free and open to anyone age 50 and older. cdeletis@gmail.com.
FRIDAY NIGHTS IN THE PARK – Angel Park on University Avenue, downtown Sewanee, Tenn. Sewanee Business Alliance sponsors block party with food and drink vendors and live music, 6 p.m. CDT Fridays. 954-830-4760.
HEROES LUNCHEON – The Chattanoogan, 1201 S. Broad St. American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee fundraiser recognizes everyday people who have made extraordinary contributions, 11:30 a.m. Oct. 19. $75. 423-265-3456.
HIKES – Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423-842-3619, george.r.bonneau@gmail.com.
* Saturday, Oct. 8: Connector Trail on Highway 157 in Georgia, moderate 8 miles, $5 parking fee. Meet in Red Bank Food City parking lot at 9 a.m.
* Tuesday, Oct. 11: Stringer’s Ridge, moderate 4 miles. Meet at parking lot at the end of Spears Avenue at 9 a.m.
* Saturday, Oct. 15: Piney River, slightly strenuous 6 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
HOSANNA’S HARVEST FOR HOPE – Privateer Yacht Club, 4713 Privateer Road. Scholarship fundraiser for Hosanna House includes burger bar, silent auction, Tee Bumpass Band, 5:30-9 p.m. today, Oct. 6. $40 at door or by calling 423-870-6880.
LUNG FORCE RESEARCH GALA – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. American Lung Association fundraiser with cocktails, vendors, silent auction and music by Willie Kitchens Jr. and His Band, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Tickets bought by Monday, Oct. 10, are $100 per person; after that $150 per person or $250 couple. https://alamid.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2016LUNGFORCE GalaChattanooga/tabid/ 785212/Default.aspx.
PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR – St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Photographic Society of Chattanooga presents Adam Jones, a Canon Explorer of Light, for workshop “Through the Lens of Adam Jones,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15. Register at www.chattanoogaphoto.org for $15; students may register for free by emailing shooter@gate.net.
PLANT FORM & FUNCTION – Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Road. Wild Ones Tennessee Valley Chapter hosts class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Instructors Richard Clements and Mary Priestley lead course on water requirements and soil preparation. $55 members, $65 nonmembers. tennessvalley.wildones.org/cnp.
RUCKNOOGA – 7/16 Memorial, 6219 Lee Highway. Memorial ruck march to honor the Fallen Five from Lee Highway to Naval Operational Support Center, with 16-mile and 7-mile options, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. T-shirt, lunch and shuttle service included in $35 registration. Proceeds benefit 7/16 Fund and Heroes Hand Up. Bring item of warm clothing for donation to homeless veterans. Rucknooga@gmail.com
ROCKTOBERFEST – Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain. Rock City celebrates German music, food and beer in honor of founder Frieda Utermoehlen Carter, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays in October.$22.95 adults, $12.95 children. 706-280-2531.
SCENIC CITY CAR SHOW – Zaxby’s, 4815 Highway 58. Scenic City Cruizers host car show with 75 awards and 20 special awards, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. $20 registration benefits Room in the Inn shelter for homeless women. www.sceniccitycruizers. com.
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. October schedule: Trains depart Saturday-Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12.
* Halloween Eerie Express: Train ride to a “gentle thrills” Funhouse Station for storytelling, cider, blacklight mini golf, coloring pages, costume contests, treat bags, 5:45 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 3:30, 5:45 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29. $22 ages 2 and older.
UNDER THE STARS GALA – Museum Center at Five Points, 200 E. Inman St., Cleveland, Tenn. Benefit for history center includes dinner, auction and music from the Atlanta Showstoppers, 6-11 p.m. Oct. 14. $175. www.museumcenter.org/calendar/2016/10/14/2016-annual-gala.
WINE TASTING – Back Inn Cafe, 412 E. Second St. Michael Vasta leads tasting of Duckhorn Vineyard wines, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13. $37, reservations required. 423-265-5033, ext. 4.
FARMERS MARKET
CHATTANOOGA MARKET – First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. This week’s theme: Scenic City Wings competition. $10 for samples. Free admission. 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.
HIGHLAND PARK COMMONS – 2000 Union Ave. Open 4-7 p.m. Thursdays. 423-838-9804.
LOOKOUT FARMERS MARKET – Audubon Acres, 900 North Sanctuary Road. Open 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays. www.lookoutfarmersmarket.com.
MAIN STREET MARKET – 324 E. Main St. Open 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays. mainstfarmers market.com
OOLTEWAH FARMERS MARKET – Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., 5829 Main St. Open 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. 423-238-9775.
RED BANK FARMERS MARKET – Red Bank United Methodist Church front lawn, 3800 Dayton Blvd. Open 3-6 p.m. Mondays. 423-838-9804.
SODDY-DAISY FARMERS MARKET – Poe’s Tavern Historical Park by Soddy-Daisy City hall, 9835 Dayton Pike. Open 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 423-332-5323.
ST. ALBAN’S HIXSON MARKET – St. Alban’s Church, 7514 Hixson Pike. Open 10 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. 423-842-1342.
ST. ELMO -Incline Railway, 3917 St. Elmo Ave. Open 4-7 p.m. Fridays. 423-838-9804.
CHILDREN/TEENS
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM – 321 Chestnut St. Admission: $13.95. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org. “The Amazing Castle” exhibit, through Jan. 2.
DALTON-WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA., PUBLIC LIBRARY – 310 Cappes St., Dalton, Ga. 706-876-1360.
* Story time, 11 a.m. Tuesdays.
* Family Lego Day, 11 a.m. Oct. 15.
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.
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, BOP, SWING, JITTERBUG – Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road at East Brainerd Road. Dance, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays. $5 members, $7 guests. www.choochooshagclub.com.
SINGLES DANCE – First-Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Houston and Oak streets. Positive Christian Singles hosts Halloween dance, costumes optional, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. $8 and bring snacks to share. 423-756-2021.