LEISURE
ASTRONOMY – Jones Observatory, 10 Tuxedo Ave., one block off Brainerd Road. Lecture on radio astronomy and final planetarium show for spring season at 7 p.m., telescope viewing until 9 p.m. April 23. Free. Featured constellation is The Summer Triangle. 423-425-4518.
BARTENDER BRAWL – Waterhouse Pavilion, 850 Market St. Four bartenders compete for Best Drink at Chattanooga Friends’ fundraiser for Siskin Children’s Institute, Northside Neighborhood House and Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga. Tickets $30 in advance, $40 at gate. 6-9 p.m. April 27. bartenderbrawl2017.eventbrite.com.
BATTLE BELOW THE CLOUDS – Ruby Falls, 1720 Scenic Highway, Lookout Mountain. Amateur barbecue contest to benefit Lana’s Love fund to fight pediatric cancer. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. April 29. 423-821-2544.
BETHEL COUNTRY CONNECTION – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Dinner, auction and concert to benefit Bethel Bible Village, $150 per person. 5:45-9:30 p.m. April 27. 423-842-5757
BRYAN OPPORTUNITY DINNER – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Singer-songwriter Steve Green is featured at scholarship fundraiser; $50. 6 p.m. April 20. 423-775-7323.
CATALYST – Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Terry Gordon speaks on well-being, good health and dealing with stress through positive change. 5 p.m. cocktails, 6:15 p.m. dinner. April 26. 423-486-1279.
CHERYL & CO. SERIES – Tri-State Exhibition Center, 200 Nature Trail, McDonald, Tenn. Horseback hunter and jumper competitions that count toward year-end Cheryl & Co. points. Gates open 8 a.m. April 22-23. www.facebook.com/ShowWithTheCo.
CLEAN AND GREEN – Miller Plaza, 850 Market St. Volunteer cleanup and beautification event to remove litter from downtown Chattanooga. Check in for assignment at 8 a.m., get breakfast and T-shirt at Miller Plaza, 850 Market St., before leaving for cleanup. 8 a.m.-noon April 29. 423-265-3700
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK – Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706-657-4050.
» April 22: Sunset Stroll to Sunset Point, 9 p.m., $5 parking, meet at West Rim Access parking lot for 45-minute hike.
» April 22: Waterfall workout, 4-6 p.m., $5 parking. Learn about natural features of park in 2-mile hike. Bring drinking water.
CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK – 24 Office Drive, Crossville, Tenn. Wildflower photography workshop with photographer Anthony Ladd includes photography tips, wildflower identification and hike. 9 a.m-noon CDT. April 29. Reservations required: 931-484-6138
DESOTO STATE PARK – 7104 DeSoto Parkway, Fort Payne, Ala. 256-997-5025. All times are Central.
» April 22: Community cleanup and potluck, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., meet at Rotary Pavilion to pick up gloves and trash bags before going to assigned area; potluck lunch at noon. Cash prizes for volunteers who find most unusual litter.
» April 22: Earth Day hikes, crafts and live animal programs, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
» April 26: Plants of the Pocket, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., botanist Brittney M. Hughes leads short hike with optional moderately difficult hike to waterfall. Bring water, lunch, hiking poles (optional), wear closed-toe shoes.
» April 28-29: Photography workshop with John Dersham, $20, bring a day pack with lunch and drinks. Register: 256-845-3548.
DIXIE HIGHWAY FESTIVAL – Dalton Freight Depot, 305 Depot St., Dalton, Ga. Festival commemorates the development of Route 41 with educational speakers, photography exhibit, Dogs on the Dixie scavenger hunt and a poker run. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 21; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 22. 706-270-9960.
DRINK & DISCOVER – Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut St. New CDM party for adults only with hands-on science, art, life-size chess game and more. 7-10 p.m. April 20. Must be 21 or older to attend, have valid photo ID. Tickets $15, beer and wine tickets $4. cdmfun.ejoinme.org
FARLEYCON – East Ridge Community Center, 1517 Tombras Ave. Pop culture convention with author Bobby Nash, “Walking Dead’s” Keith Brooks, artist Matthew Atchley. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 29. www.farleycon.com. $10 ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and younger with paid adult admission.
GRAPES ON THE GREEN – Signal Centers, Friends Playground, 109 N. Germantown Road. Appetizers and wine tastings from Athens Distributing Co. to benefit Signal Centers; $25 per person, must be 21 or older to attend. 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 20. Reservations: www.signalcenters.org/giving/grapes-on-the-green.
GUN SHOW – Alhambra Shrine Temple, 1000 Alhambra Drive. More than 100 vendor tables, appraisers on hand at Shrine fundraiser. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 22; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 23. 423-892-0223.
HIGH ON THE HOG FESTIVAL – Citizens Pavilion, Winchester City Park, Winchester, Tenn. KCBS Barbecue contest includes carnival rides, concerts, other food vendors. Carnival wristbands $20. 5 p.m. -8 p.m. April 21; noon-11 p.m. April 22. www.highonthehogfestival.com.
HIKE, BIKE AND BREW – Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Land Trust, Lookout Mountain. Hike or mountain bike land preserve while visiting seven beer stations positioned along the trails; $45. 3-7 p.m. Saturday, April 22. www.eventbrite.com.
HIKES, TENNESSEE – Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. For more information, contact George Bonneau at george.r.bonneau@gmail.com or 423-842-3619.
» April 22: Retro Hughes Road to Heiss Mountain trailhead, strenuous 10 miles. Will stage vehicles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
» April 25: White Oak Mountain, moderate 4.5 miles. Meet in Highway 153 Target parking lot at 9 a.m.
» April 29: No hike scheduled.
HOPE FOR THE SPRINGS – Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. New fundraiser to benefit The Springs, a transitional home for HIV-positive individuals; $25 includes hors d’oeuvres. Canceled. 423-322-1449.
LADIES NIGHT OUT – Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Dance to music by DJ Reece, shop vendors and sip wines. One door prize ticket, two glasses of wine and small sample plate included in $20 ticket. 6-9 p.m. April 28. Bring chair for seating. 706-937-9463.
MASQUERADE PARTY – The Church on Main, 1601 Rossville Ave. First masquerade party to benefit Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation’s Healing Hearts youth program. $25. 6-9 p.m. April 25. hospiceofchattanooga.ejoinme.org
NUMISMATIC COIN SHOW – Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, Ga. Georgia Numismatic Association’s 53rd anniversary show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 21-22; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23. anthonydluke@gmail.com.
PET SHOW & ANIMAL JAM – Blue Mountain Yoga, 24 Millennium Circle, Ringgold, Ga. Pet show with six contests, meditation with your dog, zumba and yoga; dogs must be leashed. Show registration fee $20, yoga, meditation and zumba class $5 each, benefits Catoosa Citizens for Animal Care. 8 a.m. to noon April 22. Register 423-488-3283.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA – St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Drive. Steve Anderson will speak on car photography at 7 p.m. April 20. Visitors welcome. Boot camp at 6 p.m. 423-344-5643.
RAISE THE ROOF – Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga fundraising dinner; $100 individual, $600 for table of eight. 5:30-10 p.m. April 28. 423-756-0507.
RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS – Ruby Falls, 1720 S. Scenic Highway. After-hours tour of underground cavern with only lanterns to light the pathway. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 8. Reservations required, $26.95: www.rubyfalls.com/lanterntours.
SPRING HIKE NIGHT – Greenway Farm, meet at barn facility near gardens, 5051 Gann Store Road. Hikers of all ages and experience levels welcome for night hike led by Outdoor Chattanooga naturalist; bring flashlight. 8:30-10 p.m. April 28. 423-643-6888.
SWEET TEA AND SUNSHINE – Greenway Park and Pavilion, 755 Raider Drive, Cleveland, Tenn. Family festival with 200 vendors, free inflatables for kids, bluegrass bands. April 29-30. 423-479-6116.
TAILS AT TWILIGHT – The Venue, 4119 Cummings Highway. Silent and live auctions, hors d’oeuvres from Foodworks, wine and beer and stories of successful shelter pet placements. 6-9 p.m. April 20. www.petplacement center.com. $50 individual, $85 couples.
TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA – Departing from Tennessee Valley Railroad, 4119 Cromwell Road. 894-8028. Check website for designated weekend train rides such as Chickamauga Turn, Dinner on the Diner and Hiwassee River Rail Adventure. www.tvrail.com.
» Missionary Ridge Local: Six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM’s repair shop. $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12. April schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Trains also depart on Mondays through Fridays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05.
» Day Out With Thomas: Thomas the Tank Engine’s Friendship Tour, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. April 22-23, 29-30, $21.
WINE DINNER – Frothy Monkey, 1400 Market St. Five-course dinner prepared by Chef Chase Ingalls with wine pairings; $77.55 per person includes tax and tip. 6:30 p.m. April 22. Reservations: 423-680-6343.
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR
» Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Wednesdays. 893-0186.
» Books Never Ending, 247 Cloud Springs Road, Rossville, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays for ages 3-8. 706-891-0774. www.booksneverending.com
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM – 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $13.95 adults and children.756-2738, www.cdmfun.org.
» Current Exhibit: Kings, Queens and Castles, a family chess exhibit with interactive elements for children ages 3-11.
» April 22: Kids Cook Seasonal, 2 p.m., children make seasonal dish with local ingredients.
DANCES
CONTRA DANCE – Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts Earth Day dance with calling by Donna Calhoun and music by Contraplicity. $8 individuals, $5 students and senior adults. 7:30 contra lesson, 8:30-11 p.m. dance. April 22. 423-629-0333.
SQUARE DANCING – 175 Emergency Road, Grandview, Tenn. Grandview Twirlers host square dance with caller Johnny Chambers. No partners required, $5 per person, casual dress. 7:30-10 p.m. April 28. 931-707-0766 or find them on Facebook at GrandviewTwirlers