LEISURE
BENEFIT TRUNK SHOW -- Hamico Foundation office, Warehouse Row, Suite 317B, 110 Market St. Mary Alice Haney hosts trunk show to benefit Austin Hatcher Foundation and Caulder's Cause, which will receive 10 percent of all sales, 11 a.m. April 26. www.shophaney.com.
CHATTANOOGA SIDEWALK TOURS -- Choice of two tours daily. Dynamo of Dixie tour departs from Sheraton Read House, corner of Broad Street and M.L. King Boulevard, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Bluffs and Bridges tour begins at south end of Walnut Street Bridge, 4 and 6 p.m. $15 adults, $7 children 12 and younger. Reservations required: 423-228-0448, www.chattanoogasidewalktours.com.
DODGEBALL CHALLENGE -- Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Co-ed teams of eight players ages 16 and up compete in benefit for Breakaway Outreach, which supports at-risk youth, May 3. Team entry fee of $150 includes lunch. 423-400-1358.
DO THE DERBY CHATTANOOGA STYLE -- Engel Stadium, 1130 E. Third St. Chattanooga's Kids on the Block fundraiser includes big hat contest, live and silent auctions, live broadcast of Kentucky Derby, mint juleps and cigar tents, 4:30-11 p.m. May 3. VIP ticket $90, general admission $50. 423-757-5259.
DOWN HOME DAYS -- Downtown Chickamauga, Ga. Events kick off with 7 a.m. pancake breakfast, craft vendors open booths at 9 a.m., music starts at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. parade through town, dancing in the streets after sun goes down, May 3. www.chickamaugalions.com.
FAIRYTALE NIGHTS -- Rock City, 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain. Family fun includes helping Little Red Riding Hood avoid the wolf, following Jack's adventures off the beanstalk and into the giant's lair, visit by Cinderella and a knight, 5-8 p.m. today-Sunday, April 17-20. Included in park admission of $19.95 adults, $11.95 kids. 706-820-2531.
GREAT GATSBY GALA AND CASINO NIGHT -- Sheraton Read House, Silver Ballroom, 827 Broad St. Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen of Chattanooga with 1920s theme includes jazz music, seated dinner from Porter's Steakhouse, silent auction and dancing, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19. $100. Limited to 230 guests, reservations required. www.komenchattanooga.org.
HIKES -- Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 423-842-3619.
* Saturday, April 19: Surprise hike, moderate 4-5 miles, meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy, 9 a.m. Bring sack lunch.
* Tuesday, April 22: Sterchi Farm, easy 5 miles, meet in Highway 153 Target parking lot, 9 a.m.
* Saturday, April 26: North Chickamauga Loop, moderate 5 miles, meet in Soddy-Daisy Wal-Mart parking lot, 9 a.m.
JUNIOR GUN SAFETY PROGRAM -- American Legion Post 81, 227 James Asbury Lane, Cleveland, Tenn. Join Legionnaires for dinner and program on Junior Shooting Sports Program, a gun safety and education program, 6-8:30 p.m. April 25. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $8 per person. 423-476-4451.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN -- Orchard Knob Elementary School, 2000 E. Third St. Junior League of Chattanooga hosts free activities and children's healthy eating program in partnership with local restaurants; recipes and information for parents, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 3. 423-267-5053.
LADIES NIGHT OUT -- Georgia Winery, 6469 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold, Ga. Girls night out with live music, wine and cheese pairings, free back scans, door prizes, 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 25. $15, includes one glass of winery's signature event drink, one glass of wine, three wine and cheese pairings. 706-937-9463.
LEGENDS AND LEADERS BANQUET -- Chattanooga Golf and Country Club, Riverview Road. UTC honors Don Lepard as Distinguished Alumnus, and Max Bahner will receive the Outstanding Service Award, 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner April 25. Reservations required by Monday, April 21. $30. 423-425-4425.
NATIONAL CORNBREAD FESTIVAL --221 S. Cedar Ave., South Pittsburg, Tenn. Annual festival with cornbread cook-offs, homemade cornbread dishes, music, 5K road race, historic homes tour, arts and crafts, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 26; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27 (all times Central.). $5 per day.
* Saturday: Classic Car Drive-In, Dixie Freeze, 200 Elm Ave., 3-7 p.m., parking opens at 10 a.m., $15 T-shirts, 50/50 cash drawing, music of 1950-70s played by Car Show Music.
* Saturday: National Cornbread Cookoff, Second Street stage, 1-3 p.m. cooking, 5 p.m. winners announced.
* Saturday: 4H Cornbread Cookoff, Second Street stage, two heats at 9:15 and 10:30 a.m., 11:45 am. winners announced.
* Sunday: Rotary Club Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., benefits Marion County Children's Fund.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA -- St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Road. Program by photographers Tom and Pat Cory on "The Beauty of the Earth," 7 p.m. today, April 17. 423-344-5643.
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER-- 400 Garden Road. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $10 adults, $7 ages 4-11. "Wake Up With the Birds" hike led by naturalist Corey Hagen, 7:30 a.m. Saturdays through May 10. Free to members, included in price of admission for nonmembers. All events require registration: 423-821-1160.
RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS -- Ruby Falls, 1720 South Scenic Highway. Ride the 260-foot elevator down into Lookout Moutain and experience the cavern tour in a new light, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays through September. $24.95. Reservations required. 423-821-2544.
SHINE PROM -- Chattanoogan Ballroom, 1201 Broad St. Bridge Church holds celebration for area residents with special needs, including dinner, music, dancing and designated escort so that caregivers may relax and be pampered in respite room, 7-10 p.m. May 16. RSVPs due by May 9. 423-643-0202, shine@bridgechristian.org, http://bridgechristian.org.
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. $17 adults, $11 ages 3-12. Trains depart 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. Wednesday-Friday.
* Chickamauga Turn: Six-hour, round-trip ride to Chickamaua, Ga., trip includes 90-minute layover in Chickamauga and short layover at Wilder Tower on return, departs 10 a.m., returns about 4:15 p.m., $37 adult, $28 ages 3-12, Saturday, April 19.
* Day Out With Thomas: Thomas the Tank Engine and children's activities, April 26-27, May 3-4 and 10; tickets range from $16 to $22 depending on day and time boarding.
* Hiwassee River Rail Adventure: A 50-mile, 3.5-hour round-trip into the Hiwassee River gorge, Saturday, April 19, and Sundays in May, shuttle buses depart from Etowah, Tenn., at 1:30 p.m. $38 adults, $27 children ages 3-12.
FARMERS MARKETS
BRAINERD FARMERS MARKET -- Grace Episcopal Church, 20 Belvoir Ave. Open 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. 423-698-0330.
CHATTANOOGA MARKET -- First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. Season opens April 27. 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.
MAIN STREET MARKET -- 324 E. Main St. Open 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays. Spring-a-ma-jig celebration April 30. mainstfarmersmarket.com
OOLTEWAH FARMERS MARKET -- Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., 5829 Main St. Open 3-6 p.m. Thursdays. 423-238-9775.
ST. ALBAN'S HIXSON MARKET -- St. Alban's Church, 7514 Hixson Pike. Open 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. 423-842-1342.
BOOKS/AUTHORS
BOOK SIGNING -- Enzo's Market, 1501 Long St. Local author Mike Sudge signs debut novel "Plastic Angels" and musicians play fiddle tunes, 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19. 423-486-9312.
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, 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, April 21. 706-259-1822.
CHILDREN/TEENS
CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY -- 1001 Broad St. Sensory Storytime, interactive programs for school-age children with special needs and their families, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19. Caregiver participation is required. 423-757-5310, www.chattlibrary.org.
DANCES
PARTY BAND -- American Legion Post 81, 227 James Asbury Lane, Cleveland, Tenn. Dance to music of Convertibull, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, April 19. Must be 21 or older. Active-duty military free with ID; all others $6. 423-476-4451.