LEISURE
BEGINNER HAND-LETTERING – Chattanooga Workspace, 302 W. Sixth St. Learn to make the trendy lettering seen on home decor elements and stationery. Supplies included in $45 fee. 6 p.m. Monday, July 9. Reservations: 423-413-8978.
BLUFF VIEW WINE SERIES – Back Inn Cafe, 411 E. Second St. Monthly educational wine series for ages 21 and older; $40 per person. 6:30-8:30 July 10 and 12. Reservations required: 423-265-5033, ext. 4.
CHATTANOOGA GHOST TOURS – 432 Market St. Walking tours through downtown, ghost hunts through University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Citizens Cemetery. Adults $16.95, ages 12 and under $10. Tours 8:30 p.m. nightly by appointment. 423-821-7125.
CHATTANOOGA MARKET – First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Carter St. More than 200 vendors of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, flowers and original art. Free. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. 423-648-2496.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK – Located near Trenton, Ga., on western side of Lookout Mountain, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. Reservations required: 706-913-7170.
» Fridays, July 6 and 13: Night hike, 8:30-10:30 p.m., $10 plus $5 parking. Ages 10 and older invited for 2-mile hike to learn geology and history of park, bring a flashlight.
COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR – Vascular Institute of Chattanooga, 2358 Lifestyle Way, Suite 100. Digital lung scans, vascular ultrasound checks, carotid artery checks, lower leg artery testing, blood pressure checks, compression hose fittings, health and fitness information. 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 14. 423-602-2750.
HARRISON BAY STATE PARK – 8411 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, Tenn. Spirit of America Youth Boating Camp for girls and boys ages 12 to 15 teaching boating safety, drowning prevention, boat operation and more while they achieve their boater’s safety course certification. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16-20.Registration is $45 in addition to $10 boating education permit that must be purchased prior to camp. Parent orientation is July 13. For more information, email candace.edwards.daniels@tn.gov.
INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY – Chattanooga Workspace, 302 W. Sixth St. Learn basics of calligraphy art and create project. All supplies included in $25 fee; bring small quotation or inspirational phrase for use on project. 6 p.m. today, July 5. Reservations: 423-413-8978.
LEARN TO RIDE A BICYCLE – Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Certified instructors teach balance, starting and stopping, basic maintenance, safety rules. All participants must wear helmet. Bikes provided for adults and older children; children shorter than 4 feet must bring own bike. 4-5:30 p.m. or 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 9. 423-643-6888.
OUT ON 8TH – Eighth Street between Pine and Chestnut streets. Friday night street party with appetizers, small plates, cocktails, beer, live music, artist demonstrations and items for sale from West Village merchants. 5-8 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 5. www.Facebook.com/westvillageCHA.
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER- 400 Garden Road. Hours of operation 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Closed Mondays. Admission $10 adults, $7 ages 4-11 and ages 65 and older. All events require registration: 423-821-1160.
» Friday, July 6: Beneficial bats, 7:15-10 p.m. Join naturalist in education room for brief introduction on bats before carpooling to Nickajack Cave to see gray bats emerge from cave.
RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS – Ruby Falls, 1720 South Scenic Highway. Experience underground cavern with only lanterns to light the way; $29.95 adults. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays through November. Reservations required: 706-820-2531.
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. July schedule: Trains depart daily at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m.
BOOKS/AUTHORS
BOOK SIGNING – Barnes and Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. Richard Born signs “The Bizarre Events at Hellman Elementary.” Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, July 7. 423-893-0186.
WRITERS GUILD – Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Guild hosts monthly meetings to improve writing skills, provide listening and feedback to local writers and to present regional authors. Third Monday of each month. 706-259-1822.
CHILDREN/TEENS
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY
All locations of the Chattanooga public library system have preschool story time. The Downtown, Eastgate and Northgate libraries have Adventure Club for children ages 6 and up. The library’s teen center, Teen Stack, is located in the Downtown Library. For more information about all programming held in the Downtown, Eastgate, Northgate or South Chattanooga libraries, call 757-5310 or visit 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, preregistration 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.
» Today, July 5: Sew What, 4 p.m. downtown branch, make sunglass cases.
» Friday, July 6: Awesome Authors, 10 a.m., downtown branch, children’s program.
» Saturday, July 7: Guitars and Singer-Songwriters for Teens and Adults, downtown branch in The Studio, 11 a.m.
» Saturday, July 7: Full Session Recording for Teens and Adults, downtown branch in The Studio, 2 p.m.
» Saturday, July 7: Craft-a-Nooga Kids, 3 p.m., downtown branch.
CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR – Barnes & Noble, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd., 11 a.m. Saturdays, storytime. 423-893-0186.
CREATIVE DISCOVERY MUSEUM – 321 Chestnut St. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. $14.95 adults and children. 423-756-2738, www.cdmfun.org.
» New exhibit: “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.”
» Today, July 5: Sensory Night for children with sensory sensitivity and their families, 5:30-8 p.m., reservations required.
» Thursday, July 12: Free Family Night, 5:30-8 p.m.
ROSSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY – 504 McFarland Ave., Rossville, Ga. 706-866-1368.
» Today, July 5: Teen karaoke party, 5-6:30 p.m.
» Tuesday, July 10: Rock City visit, 10:30 a.m. Members of Rock City’s Enchanted Entertainment Group visit for photo-ops, bring your camera.
» Thursday, July 12: Adults make their own records, 5-7 p.m., make your own record featuring your favorite book, decorate record with words or images to reflect the book.
DANCES
BALLROOM – Ballroom Magic Dance Center, 4200 N. Access Road. $10 per person. 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. 423-771-3646.
CONTRA DANCE – Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society hosts dance with caller Vicki Herndon and music by Orka. $10 individuals, $7 students and senior adults. 7:30 contra lesson, 8-11 p.m. dance. Saturday, July 14. 423-629-0333.
SHAG, BOP, SWING, JITTERBUG – Elks Lodge 91, 1067 Graysville Road at East Brainerd Road. $5 members, $7 guests. 7-10 p.m. Thursdays. www.choochooshagclub.com.
SINGLES DANCE – First-Centenary United Methodist Church, Mohney Hall, corner of Oak and Houston streets. Red, White and Blue Dance 7-10 p.m. Saturday, July 14; $8 plus bring snacks to share. 423-756-2021.
USA DANCE – Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall, 4315 Brainerd Road. Beginning hustle lesson taught by Nelson Rodriquez at 7:30 p.m., followed by general dancing 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, July 13. Proceeds will benefit the youth scholarship program. chattanoogausadance.com. USAD members and first-time guests, $5; nonmembers $10.