LEISURE
BATTLEFIELD BICYCLE TOUR - Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Bring your bicycle and helmet and join two-hour ride through battlefield, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, from Visitor Center. Rides are 3 to 4 miles in length and appropriate for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 423-752-5213
BEERSHEBA SPRINGS ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL - Beersheba Springs Assembly Grounds, Highway 56, Beersheba Springs, Tenn. Annual free event kicks off fall craft festival season with 135 exhibitors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 23; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 24 (all times Central). 931-692-3733.
BENEFIT BARBECUE - American Legion Post 81, 227 James Asbury Lane, Cleveland, Tenn. Pulled pork, sweet potato fries, beans and coleslaw sold for $8 a plate to benefit Alvin C. York Veterans Medical Center and Veterans Day Room Activities, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 21. Under 18 can attend until 8:30 p.m.; entertainment 8:30 p.m.-midnight. 423-476-4451.
BRIDAL AFFAIR: ENCHANTED EVENING - Chattanooga Convention Center, 1100 Carter St. Bridal fair presented by Chattanooga Times Free Press includes complimentary mini manicures, pedicures, champagne and hors d'oeuvres, plus wedding planning ideas from dozens of vendors, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 21. $8 at www.times freepressevents.com, $10 at door. 423-757-6912.
BROOKLYN BREWERY TASTING - Easy Bistro & Bar, 203 Broad St. Brewery rep Josh Scutella leads tasting as prelude to Southern Brewers Festival, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 21. $35 per person includes beers, hors d'oeuvres by chef Erik Niel and valet parking.423-266-1121.
CHATTANOOGA BOUTIQUE WAREHOUSE - Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Thirty retailers partner for sale of clothing and accessories at deep discounts, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 22-23; free admission. Preview sale, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 21, has $15 fee to benefit Connor Pullen Foundation. www.facebook.com/BoutiqueWarehouseSale
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 nightly. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger. 423-821-7125.
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 under. Reservations required: 423-228-0448, www.chattanooga sidewalktours.com.
CHATTANOOGA STAMP CLUB - Hickory Valley Christian Church, 6605 Shallowford Road. Program presented by Dan Chaij on "A Philatelic Alphabet," 7:30 p.m. program today, Aug. 14; doors open at 6:30 p.m. APS sales books available to choose stamps for purchase. 423-344-7849.
CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK - 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706-657-4050. Star Party program by Barnard Astronomical Society of Chattanooga, 8 p.m. Aug. 23. Free viewing; $5 parking per car. Bring lawn chair or blanket, insect repellent. Flashlights optional, but must have red cellophane over lens to protect night vision.
COIN SHOW - Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center, 2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton, Ga. Blue Ridge Numismatic Association hosts 55th convention with Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee impersonators, elongated coin exhibit, vendors who buy, sell and trade, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 15-16; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. www.bma.org.
EAST TENNESSEE ALLIANCE FOR ANIMALS BENEFIT - 212 Restaurant, 212 Market St. Hors d'oeuvres and wine to raise funds for nonprofit's animal rescue/adoption service and medical care for animals, 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 21. $25. lkeddlemon@comcast.net.
FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR - 1041 Wilton Circle, Winchester, Tenn. "Tractors, Dirt and Muddy Shirts" is theme for events Aug. 16-23, including tractor pull, livestock shows, demolition derby, pageants and carnival. 931-308-7550, www.franklincotnfair.org.
HIKES - Led by Soddy-Daisy Hiking Club. Bring water and snack. Carpool locations given for those who want to meet group. 842-3619.
• Saturday, Aug. 16: Sluder Lane to Big Soddy Creek and back, strenuous 8 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 19: Rainbow Lake, moderate 3 miles. Meet in Red Bank Bi-Lo parking lot at 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 23: Snow Falls, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.
HISTORY TALK - Cherokee Removal Memorial Park, 6800 Blythe Ferry Road, Birchwood. Gerald Hodge of the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association gives PowerPoint presentation on Unicoi Turnpike Trail, 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. Free. 423-775-2996, 423-653-9059.
HOME & REMODELING EXPO - Chattanooga Convention Center, 1100 Carter St. Homebuilders Assocation of Greater Chattanooga hosts show highlighting new trends and materials in construction and remodeling, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 23; 11 a.m.-5 p.m Aug. 24. $5 ages 17 and up. www.hbagc.net.
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. Aug. 22. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $8 per person. 423-476-4451.
LUTHER MASINGILL ROAST - Stratton Hall, 3146 Broad St. Alton Park Development Corp. launches John P. Franklin Humanitarian Award Banquet and Celebrity Roast, today, August 14. Franklin McCallie will be award's first recipient. Social hour with silent auction, 5 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m. Black-tie attire. $50. www.eventbrite.com/o/alton-park-development- corporation-6752787929.
MINI MAKER FAIRE - First Tennessee Pavilion, 1829 Reggie White Blvd. First event on Oct. 11 celebrates invention and resourcefulness through projects, performances, robot battles, MacGyver Competition and workshops to promote the do-it-yourself culture. All makers wanting to enter must register by Friday, Aug. 15. www.makerfairechattanooga.com.
MINORITY HEALTH FAIR - Eastgate Town Center, 5600 Brainerd Road. Erlanger HealthLinks sponsors free screenings, health information, free lunch and door prizes, 9 a.m-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. Advance registration required: 423-778-5465.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF CHATTANOOGA - St. John United Methodist Church gymnasium, 3921 Murray Hills Road. Boot camp on composition, lighting and how to enter competitions at 6 p.m. Aug. 21; program at 7 p.m. by Dianne Blankenbaker on photographing raptors. 423-344-5643.
RHEA COUNTY FAIR - 334 Eagle Lane, Evensville, Tenn. "Get Your Mooo On" is theme. Preliminary events, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, include pageants, car show, Century Farm breakfast, livestock shows, pet show and lawn mower races. Fair continues Aug. 21-23 with cow costume contest, chili cookoff, tractor parade and local entertainment among events. $5 adults, $3 children 4 and older. 423-280-8330, www.rheacounty fair.com.
RIVER CANYON ADVENTURES - 21726 River Canyon Road. Explore the scenic Tennessee River Gorge with daily three-hour adventures. Sunset cruise at 6 p.m. Upriver to Williams Island, $35. Downriver into Tennessee River Gorge, $49.95. Appointments required: 423-987-1711, 423-488-1345, www.rivercanyon adventure.com.
RUBY FALLS LANTERN TOURS - Ruby Falls, 1720 S. 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. Tour size limited; reservations required. $24.95. 423-821-2544.
SAVE OUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS BANQUET - Embassy Suites, 2321 Lifestyle Way. Chattanooga chapter of National Coalition of 100 Black Women sponsors dinner featuring author Desiree Lee, 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. $50. 423-698-0029.
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY FAIR - 103 Heard St., Dunlap, Tenn. "Family Fun for Everyone" is theme of events continuing daily through Aug. 16. 423-949-9608, 423-834-6181, www.SequatchieFair.com.
SONIA YOUNG'S BIRTHDAY BASH - Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave. Sonia Young, aka The Purple Lady, is celebrating her 80th birthday with a fundraiser for the zoo's giraffe campaign, 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. Instead of gifts, the birthday girl asks for a donation to the zoo. Open to the public, but reservations required. 423-697-1319.
SOUTHERN BREWERS FESTIVAL - Chattanooga riverfront. Annual brewfest featuring 50 breweries to raise money for local nonprofits expands to two days: 5 p.m.-midnight Aug. 22, 3 p.m.-midnight Aug. 23. Presale tickets are $30 for two-day general admission, $175 for VIP Party on the Pier (must be 21 or older to purchase VIP ticket). Tickets at the gate will be $30 each day. southernbrewersfestival.org.
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD HISTORY TOUR - L2 Boards, 100 Market St. Caroline Sunderland leads standup paddleboard tour on Tennessee River, 9 a.m. Aug. 23; RSVP by Aug. 22. $25 for Chattanooga History Center members, $35 nonmembers, which includes board and life jacket rental. 423-265-324, ext. 1
SUMMER IN THE CITY GALA - Stratton Hall, 346 Broad St. Casino games, martini bar, music by he Magictones, live and silent auctions, and food from six restaurants to benefit American Cancer Society, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. $100 ticket includes all food stations. Chattanooga SummerintheCity.org.
SUNSET ON THE POND - Rossville Duck Pond, 220 E. Lake Ave., Rossville. Free community block party with '50s, '60s and '70s theme featuring two live bands, inflatables for kids, raffle, food and snacks for purchase, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. facebook.com/pages/rossville-duck-pond.
TENNESSEE KNOCKOUT - Trials Training Center, 300 Woodland Road, Sequatchie, Tenn. Top offroad motorcycle riders compete at Kenda AMA Tennessee Knockout racing against the clock in some rounds and going head-to-head in others on difficult terrain, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 16-17. $20. 423-942-8688.
TUESDAYS WITH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - Chattanooga Public Library, 1001 Broad St. Live music, food trucks selling lunches, giant Jenga game and sidewalk book sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 9. Free admission; books priced from 50 cents to $2. 423-757-5310.
TRAIN RIDES, CHATTANOOGA - Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. 423-894-8028. Missionary Ridge Local is six-mile, 55-minute ride through East Chattanooga to TVRM's repair shop, with departures at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in August; starting Tuesday, Aug. 19, 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, plus weekends. $17 adults, $11 ages 3-12. Check www.tvrail.com for weekend train rides such as Chickamauga Turn, Dinner on the Diner and Hiwassee River Rail Adventure.
DANCE
DANCE PARTY - American Legion Post 81, 227 James Asbury Lane, Cleveland, Tenn. Dance to music of Convertibull, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Aug. 16. Must be 21 or older. Active-duty military free with ID; all others $6. 423-476-4451.
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, 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.
• Today, Aug. 14: Adventure Club for ages 5-11, 4-5 p.m., free, Northgate branch.
• Saturday, Aug. 16: Yarn Bomb the Library, 1 p.m., downtown library; "Let's Take Things Apart," 2 p.m., downtown library, free; "Let's Put Things Together," 3 p.m., downtown library.
• Monday, Aug. 25: Mixed Up Mondays for Tweens, 4-5 p.m., Northgate branch, this session about improvisation acting for children in grades 2-5