Out & About Calendar -Aug 28-Sept 3

LEISURE

'50s SOCK HOP - Walker County Civic Center, 10052 N. Highway 27, Rock Spring, Ga. Annual 1950s-themed sock hop to benefit Al Millard Memorial Stocking Full of Love children's Christmas fund includes music by Tommy Jett, Paul Smith and Jimmy Tawater, twist contest, Hula Hoop contest and best '50s attire contest, 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31. $6 couples, $3 individuals. 423-718-7651.

BARREL RACES - Doug Yates Farm, 11738 Alabama Highway, Ringgold, Ga. Nooga Barrel Racing Club sponsors races for every age and ability, 2-10 p.m. Sept. 6. Running starts at 4 p.m., barrels start at 6 p.m. Free admission. Negative Coggins test required for horses; concession and tack vendors on-site. 423-619-4467.

CHASIN' TAIL - Charlie's Restaurant, 8504 Dayton Pike. Motorcycle ride and bike show to benefit Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, leaving at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 6., returning at 12:30; bike show starts at noon, live music 1-5 p.m. Entry fee of $20 includes T-shirt; free for nonriders. 423-624-5302.

CHESS TOURNAMENT - VW Conference Center, Volkswagen Road. Tennessee Chess Association holds 67th annual Tennessee Chess Championship Tournament, a U.S. Chess Federation-rated event, 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 30-31. Open, amateur and novice sections play for $3,000 in prizes; scholastic tournament for four age levels play for trophies and ribbons. tnchess.org.

CLOUDLAND CANYON STATE PARK - 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, Ga. 706-657-4050. Wild Cave Tour led by Georgia Girl Guides, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 (minimum of four needed to book tour). $30-$60 plus $5 parking fee per car. Reservations: www.GeorgiaGirlGuides.com.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY FAIR - 1382 Livingston Road, Crossville, Tenn. "A Century of Farms: Their Past, Our Present, Your Future" is theme of 70th edition, through Aug. 30. 931-484-9454, www.cumberlandcountyfair.com.

DALTON SCIENCE CAFE: DISNEY IMAGINEERING - Dalton State College, 650 College Drive, Dalton, Ga. Barry K. Snyder gives free talk on his work as a Disney Imagineer, part of the design and development arm of Walt Disney Co. that is responsible for the creation of Disney theme parks, 7 p.m. Sept. 9, second floor of Pope Student Center. dalton sciencecafe@gmail.com.

DINE OUT FOR DISASTER RELIEF - Area restaurants in support of the American Red Cross of Southeast Tennessee. Participating restaurants include Buffalo Wild Wings, Jason's Deli, Panda Express and Gondolier, which will donate a portion of their sales for every meal served. 423-265-3455.

ELKS HONORS BALL - Chattanooga Choo Choo, Imperial Ballroom, 1400 Market St. Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, Lodge 440 and Armistice Temple 364 hosts black-tie dinner-dance and awards ceremony, 7 p.m.-midnight Sept. 6. $50-$500. 423-991-5305.

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, Aug. 30: Black Mountain, moderate 6 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.

• Tuesday, Sept. 2: Upper Leggett Road to Lower Leggett Road trailhead, easy 3 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.

• Saturday, Sept. 6: Retro Hughes Road to Heiss Mountain, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.

HISTORY LECTURE - Cowan Center for the Arts, 301-303 Montgomery St., Cowan, Tenn. Characters of the County series continues with topic still to be announced at press time, 4 p.m. CDT Sunday, Aug. 31. Refreshments served. Free admission; donations welcome. 931-691-0722.

MEIGS COUNTY FAIR - Main Street, Decatur, Tenn. Entries for blue-ribbon contention accepted 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. Fair opens at 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 3-5, 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Activities include livestock shows, Pretty Baby and Fairest of the Fair contests, health fair, local entertainers, antique tractor show, classic car show. Free admission. 423-334-5781, 423-618-2406.

MOUNTAINEER FOLK FESTIVAL - Fall Creek Falls, 2536 Lakeside Drive, Pikeville, Tenn. Pioneer demonstrations, music, storytelling, crafts, Civil War encampment in natural wooded setting of state park, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 5; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 6; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 7. Free-$10. 423-881-5708.

SERVE & PROTECT GALA - Tennessee Aquarium Imax Theatre, 201 Chestnut St. Cocktails and appetizers by Whole Foods Market followed by Food Network-style live cooking show by chefs Barton Seaver and Nico Romo, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 4. Seafood dinner prepared on-site by Chattanooga chefs follows show. $250 per person, $2,000 table of eight, $3,000 VIP package for eight. 800-262-0695, www.tnaqua.org/serve-and-protect.

SOUTHSIDE STROLL - East and West Main streets. Businesses offer discounts, special events and refreshments at free open house, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29. 423-598-9810.

TENNESSEE VALLEY RAILFEST - Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, 4119 Cromwell Road. Salute to history of railroading includes steam excursions, shop tours, music, food, children's activities, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 7. $20 ages 13 and older, $15 ages 12 and younger. 423-894-8028.

TUESDAYS WITH FRIENDS OF THE LIBARY - 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 - 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. September schedule: Trains depart every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 a.m., 12:05, 1:15, 2:25 and 3:35 p.m, plus Labor Day, Sept. 1. Trains depart Wednesdays through Fridays at 10:40 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. $17 adults, $11 ages 3-12. www.tvrail.com.

CHILDREN/TEENS

CHATTANOOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY - 1001 Broad St. (main library) and branches at Eastgate, Northgate and South Chattanooga. 423-757-5310, www.chattlibrary.org.

• Saturday, Aug. 30: Yarn Bomb the Library, 1 p.m., free, downtown library, children learn to yarn bomb.

• Saturday, Aug. 30: Screen-Printing Saturday, teens learn basics of screenprinting, bring a piece of clothing that you want to decorate, 2-4 p.m., downtown branch.

• Saturday, Sept. 6: Murder mystery "A Death in the Library" improv play, 6-7:45 p.m., Northgate Library, for ages 12-18. Each guest assigned a character in the whodunit must bring signed permission form attached to the Chattanooga Public Library website calendar listing.

DANCES

BALLROOM - St. John United Methodist Church, 3921 Murray Hills Road. Shall We Dance Ballroom Dance Club meeting in new location, Tuesdays. $10 includes class at 7:30 p.m., dance 8:30-10:30 p.m.; $5 for first-timers. 423-238-4518.

BIG BAND - American Legion Post 95, 3229 Ringgold Road. Dance to music of Legionnaires Big Band with vocals by Richard Leady; light refreshments provided. $5 per person. 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. 423-624-9015.

DANCE PARTY - American Legion Post 81, 227 James Asbury Lane, Cleveland, Tenn. Dance to music of South Lander Band, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, Aug. 29. Must be 21 or older to attend. $6. 423-476-4451.

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