LEISURE
A DAY OF GARDENING – Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave. Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, District III, presents sixth annual seminar with nine topics to choose among in presentations at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. $25 ticket includes homemade soups, breads, desserts and drinks at noon. 423-618-4244, crymertfgc@gmail.com.
ARCHERY CLASS – Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Free “Try Archery” class for ages 6 and older offers hands-on chance to learn more about safety rules, equipment and procedures, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 8. No reservation or previous experience required. 423-643-6888.
ASTRONOMY – Jones Observatory, 10 Tuxedo Ave. UTC Physics Student Appreciation Night includes planetarium show at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. Featured constellation Orion; telescope viewing until 8 p.m. Free. 423-425-4518.
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON STATE PARK – 5801 Champion Road. Weed Wrangle to rid park of non-native plant species, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 4. 423-322-5160.
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 p.m. Friday-Saturday by appointment. $15.95 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-821-7125.
CHATTIGRAS – The Chattanoogan, 1201 Broad St. Annual Mardi Gras party to raise funds for Chattanooga Catholic schools and Chattanooga Deanery Operating Fund, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. $100. www.chattigras.com.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK – 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706-657-4050.
* March 4: Rock Talk and Stroll, mile-long hike to learn about park’s geology, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $5 parking. Repeats March 7.
* March 4: Orienteering 101, introduction to map and compass reading, 2-3 p.m. $5 parking.
* March 4: Sunset Stroll to Sunset Point, 45-minute program to enjoy overlooks, 5 p.m. Meet at West Rim Access parking lot. $5 parking.
* March 5: Mountain bike hike, exploring Five Points Recreation Area and Cloudland Connector Trail with park naturalist, 9-11:30 a.m. Must be 13 or older. Helmets required. Bring water and snack. $10-$15.
* March 5: The Ways of the Whitetail, interactive program with park naturalist on whitetail deer, 2 p.m. $5 parking.
* March 10: Night Hike, 2-mile round-trip for ages 10 and older to listen for night sounds, 5-7 p.m. $10 plus $5 parking. Reservations required: 706-913-7170.
DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE – Rhea Central Elementary School, 1005 Delaware Ave., Dayton, Tenn. Dance sponsored by Dayton Rotary Club, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. $15. 423-775-5633.
DAR AFTER DARK – Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. Help Daughters of the American Revolution sew and stuff hearts to send to troops, 6-9 p.m. today, Feb. 23. Also bring coffee, creamer, lip balm, hand sanitizer, wipes, lotion, sunscreen and snack foods to ship overseas. slkseacadets@gmail.com.
DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – Cleveland State Community College library, 3535 Adkisson Drive, Cleveland, Tenn. Children invited to hear “Fox in Socks” at birthday party with Dr. Seuss characters, crafts, music and refreshments. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 4. 423-472-7141, ext. 282. Children must be accompanied by adult. Every child will receive a free Dr. Seuss book. Free, but families asked to bring one unopened package of socks for donation to a Cleveland charity.
FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK – 2009 Village Camp Road, Spencer, Tenn. 1-800-250-8610.
* March 4: Meet at nature center and help rangers remove autumn olive from campgrounds, 9 a.m. Wear old clothing and sturdy shoes. Bring branch cutters if you have them.
* March 10-12: Basket-weaving workshop, Jim and Nancy Phillips lead basket workshop at Fall Creek Falls State Park inn. For fee information or to register: 423-881-5708.
HARRISON BAY STATE PARK – 8411 Harrison Bay Road. Help rangers remove invasive privet from nature trail during Weed Wrangle, 2 p.m. March 4. 423-344-6214.
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, Feb. 25: Flipper Bend, strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Wal-Mart parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 9 a.m.
* Tuesday, Feb. 28: Raccoon Mountain, moderate 4 miles. Meet in Red Bank Food City parking lot at 9 a.m.
* Saturday, March 4: Frozen Head, strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.
HOLMBERG ARTS LEADERSHIP AWARD – Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View. Sonia Young, aka The Purple Lady, receives the 2017 Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award, 6-8 p.m. March 7. $40 individual, $360 package of 10. 423-756-2787.
HOUSTON MUSEUM ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE – Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Annual show of antiques and memorabilia to benefit glass museum, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 24-25; noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. $10 ticket good all three days. Preceded by preview party, 7 p.m. today, Feb. 23. $75 preview party ticket includes show admission. 423-267-7176.
MARDI GRAS GALA – Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. Cajun food, cocktails, Dixieland jazz and crowning of Mardi Gras royalty at benefit for Chambliss Center for Children, 7-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. $70 individuals, $120 couples. 423-468-1122.
MARDI GRAS GALA – Walden Club, 633 Chestnut St., Bach Choir hosts Bach to the Future Mardi Gras fundraiser with four-course dinner, music by Booker T. Scruggs, mask contest, door prizes, live auction, 5:30 p.m. warmup party, 7 p.m. dinner Saturday, Feb. 25. $100 per person. www.chattanoogabachchoir.org.
RED CLAY STATE PARK – 1140 Red Clay Park Road, Cleveland, Tenn. Meet rangers at gazebo to remove invasive plant species, 10 a.m. March 4. Bring gloves, water, sunscreen and bug spray. 423-478-0339.
SPAY-GHETTI NO MEATBALLS – The Venue Chattanooga, 4119 Cummings Highway. Dinner catered by Lee Towery, comedian Karen Mills, music by Booker T. Scruggs Ensemble and silent auction to help Wally’s Friends stop pet overpopulation, 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. $40. 423-877-9966, wfsncinfo@epbfi.com, www.wallysfriends.com/events.
STORYTELLING EVENT – First Presbyterian Church, 433 N. Ocoee St., Cleveland, Tenn. Cleveland Storytelling Guild presents Warm Stories and Hot Cider featuring storytellers Stephen Hollen, Judy Baker, Caneta Gentry and Sylvia Greene, 7 p.m. Friday, March 3. Free. tellone@bellsouth.net.
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. February schedule: Trains depart at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15 and 2:25 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $17 adults, $11 ages 2-12.
CHILDREN/TEENS
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY – 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-757-5310, www.chattlibrary.org.
* Lego Clubs: Downtown branch, every Monday, 5-6 p.m., for ages 5-11, free; Northgate branch, first Saturday of each month, 2-3 p.m., for ages 3 and up, free. 757-5314.
* Toddler Time: Learning program for ages 18-36 months and parents/guardians, registration not required. Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. Eastgate Library, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Northgate Library. Saturday: 11 a.m., downtown branch.
* Baby Bounce: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10-10:30 a.m., Eastgate branch. Finger play, songs and stories for infants up to 18 months and their parent/caregiver.
* Mondays and Wednesdays through March 1: Business Crash Course for Teens, 5:30 p.m., downtown branch, students from Southern Adventist University lead program on how to start your own business and making a business plan.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM – 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed Wednesdays). $13.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org.
* “Kings, Queens and Castles,” a family chess exhibit with interactive elements for children ages 3-11, through May 14.
* Sensory Night, for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families, 5:30-8 p.m. March 2. Free with CDM admission, but reservations required.
KITS AND CUBS – Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. New one-hour program for ages 2-5 that encourages exploration of the natural world with crafts, storytelling, animal encounters. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through March. Adult-child ticket for weekly sessions $15 zoo members, $18 nonmembers, $5 each additional child. www.chattzoo.org/education/kits-and-cubs.
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.
SATURDAYS AT THE SUITE – 2193 Park Drive, Suite 101. Nonstructured class using dance for health and wellness benefits, 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. $5; free mimosas. 423-316-5319.
SHAG, BOP, SWING, JITTERBUG – Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road. Dance with Choo Choo Shag Club, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays. $5 members, $7 guests. www.choochooshagclub.com.
FILM EVENTS
CINEMATICS – Edney Innovation Center (fifth floor), 1100 Market St. Series sponsored by The Chattery and Society of Work. www.thechattery.org. “Deepsouth,” a documentary about the neglected HIV/AIDS crisis in the rural American South, sponsored by Chattanooga CARES, 6-8:30 p.m. today, Feb. 23. Free admission. Free refreshments from Bitter Alibi and Community Pie.
EASTGATE SATURDAY CINEMA – Eastgate Public Library, 5705 Marlin Road, Suite 1500, 5900 Building. Big-screen showings of the latest motion pictures and classics.Bring your own snacks and drinks with lids. Free. 423-855-2689.”Storks” (PG), 2:30-4:30 p.m. March 4; movie-related activities start at 2 p.m.
FATHOM EVENTS -Hamilton Place 8, 2000 Hamilton Place Blvd.; East Ridge 18, 5080 South Terrace; Battlefield 10, 1099 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Ticket prices vary. www.fathomevents.com.
* Thursday, Feb. 23: “Is Genesis History?” a documentary about the origin of man as revealed in the Bible, with a panel discussion by scientists and scholars about the current status of the creation vs. evolution debate, 7 p.m. East Ridge 18 and Battlefield 10.
* Saturday, Feb. 25: The Met: Live in HD presents Dvorak’s “Rusalka,” a fairy-tale opera about a tragic water nymph, 12:55 p.m. at Hamilton Place and East Ridge.
* March 5 and 8: “All About Eve,” the 1950 Best Picture winner (one of six Academy Award trophies out of a record-tying 14 nominations) starring Anne Baxter and Bette Davis, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday at Hamilton Place and East Ridge.
FOODIE FILM SERIES – The Camp House, 149 E. M.L. King Blvd. Presented by Crabtree Farms.”Fannie’s Last Supper,” about a chef’s unexpected frustration in trying to re-create a feast from a famous 1896 cookbook, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 (last in the series).No admission fee, but donations welcome. 423-493-9155, www.crabtreefarms.org.
PALACE THEATRE – 72 S. Main St., Crossville, Tenn. 931-484-6133, www.palace theatre-crossville.com. “Saving Faith,” inspirational film about saving a small-town theater with a big Christmas show in June, featuring Henry Cho, Vince Gill and Amy Grant, 6 p.m. today, Feb. 23. $2 at door.