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Out & About Calendar – Aug. 14-21

Staff File Photo by Doug StricklandJoin a wildlife expert at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Road, on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 11:45 a.m. to learn more about the center's conservation program to help repopulate endangered red wolves. There is a suggested donation of $10 adults, $7 children and senior adults for the program. Afterward, guests can help feed the wolves by throwing meat into their enclosure for an additional $5. Reservations to help feed are required: 423-821-1160.
Staff File Photo by Doug StricklandJoin a wildlife expert at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Road, on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 11:45 a.m. to learn more about the center's conservation program to help repopulate endangered red wolves. There is a suggested donation of $10 adults, $7 children and senior adults for the program. Afterward, guests can help feed the wolves by throwing meat into their enclosure for an additional $5. Reservations to help feed are required: 423-821-1160. Staff File Photo by Doug StricklandJoin a wildlife expert at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center, 400 Garden Road, on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 11:45 a.m. to learn more about the center's conservation program to help repopulate endangered red wolves. There is a suggested donation of $10 adults, $7 children and senior adults for the program. Afterward, guests can help feed the wolves by throwing meat into their enclosure for an additional $5. Reservations to help feed are required: 423-821-1160.

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LEISURE

BARK-B-Q RIVERBOAT RIDE – Southern Belle, 201 Riverfront Parkway. Riverboat cruise to benefit Humane Educational Society with silent auction and meal of pulled pork, slaw, baked beans, unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee. $20 per person. Cash bar also available. Boarding at 4:30 p.m., cruise 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. www.heschatt.org.

BAT CAVE SUNSET KAYAK/SUP TOUR – Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge, Mapleview Road, South Pittsburg, Tenn. Paddle to Nickajack Bat Cave at sunset to watch thousands of bats emerge in search of insects; $65-$75. 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. 423-485-1249.

BENEFIT BARBECUE – Sale Creek Lions Club, 15222 Coppinger Road, behind Sale Creek High School. Annual Lions Club fundraiser selling $8 plates of pork, baked beans, slaw, roll, drink and dessert. Gospel music on the hour by Willow Creek, Glorified, Calvary Blend, Two by Two and Alabaster Voices. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17.

BLEDSOE COUNTY FAIR – Bledsoe County Community Complex, 1045 Horsehead Road, Pikeville, Tenn. Music, livestock and home-centered exhibits, petting zoo, midway. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15-17. Tickets $20-$28 for multiday pass, $3-$10 one-day pass; midway additional fee. 423-881-3251