LEISURE
ASTRONOMY - Smith Planetarium, 409 Pond Springs Road, Chickamauga, Ga. Free screening of "Magic Tree House: Space Mission." 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. 706-375-3493.
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. Saturday, 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.
BENEFIT BARBECUE - Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, 4131 Ringgold Road. Annual Men's Club benefit to purchase coats for needy children in East Ridge schools, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 13. Plates $8, sandwiches $5, bulk meat by the pound $10. 423-624-6073.
BIRTH RALLY - Walker Pavilion, Coolidge Park, 100 River St. Rally To Improve Birth, presented by the nonprofit Improving Birth, includes family-friendly walk and fair with vendors and exhibits, 10:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Part of nationwide effort to call attention to high rates of Caesarean sections and other maternity crises. www.rallyto improvebirth.com, ImprovingBirth.org.
CHASIN' TAIL - Charlie's Restaurant, 8504 Dayton Pike. Motorcycle ride and bike show to benefit Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, Saturday, Sept. 6. Ride leaves at 11:30 a.m., returns at 12:30; bike show starts at noon, live music 1-5 p.m. $20 entry fee includes T-shirt; free for nonriders. 423-624-5302.
CHATTANOOGA FASHION WEEK - Lindsay Street Hall, 901 Lindsay St. Runway shows featuring local designers and merchandise. $45 general admission, $75 VIP either day. Tickets not available at the door; must be purchased online and printed receipt presented.
• Friday, Sept. 5: Swimwear, men's and couture fashions featured, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 6: Grand finale featuring children's show at 4 p.m., boutique fashions at 5 p.m., cocktails and jazz hour at 6:30 p.m., high-fashion show at 7:30 p.m.
CHATTANOOGA CRUISE-IN - Coker Tire Museum, 1317 Chestnut St. Cars, trucks and motorcycles roll into city for free event that includes vendors, Pinewood Derby for kids, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13. www.chatta noogacruise-in.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, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, second floor of Pope Student Center. daltonsciencecafe@gmail.com.
DOG SHOW - Camp Jordan Arena, 323 Camp Jordan Parkway. Chattanooga Kennel Club's annual show of nearly 1,000 dogs from across the country; vendors also on-site, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13. 423-468-4631.
DUNKED - Miller Plaza, corner of M.L. King Boulevard and Market Street. Local celebrities are dunk-tank targets to raise funds for four local nonprofits, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 12. Throw 3 balls for $5, unlimited balls for $20. www.crowdrise.com/Dunked14.
ELDERSCHOLARS MEETING - Ocoee Room, UTC's University Center. Local media personality David Carroll tells stories from his book, "Chattanooga Radio and Television," 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. Free program; autographed books $20. For parking information, email rmillard@catt.com.
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 host black-tie dinner/dance and awards ceremony, 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Sept. 6. $50-$500. 423-991-5305.
EVENING WITH REE DRUMMOND - The Bright School, 1950 McDade Lane. Food Network's Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, featured at benefit for Southern Lit Alliance, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 11. $30-$150. 423-267-1218.
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, Sept. 6: Retro Hughes Road to Heiss Mountain, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Durham Street parking lot in Soddy-Daisy at 8 a.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 9: Signal Mountain High School loop, moderate 4 miles. Meet at Red Bank Bi-Lo parking lot at 8 a.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 13: Prentice Cooper, strenuous 10 miles. Meet at Red Bank Bi-Lo parking lot at 8 a.m.
HOZHO FUNDRAISER - Mystery Dog Ranch, 975 Wooten Road, Ringgold, Ga. Family fun festival, including bluegrass bands, petting zoo, children's leather craft, face painting, pony rides, hay rides, fishing (bring pole and bait), he-man contest, vaulting demonstration, cornhole competition, live auction, 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, to benefit Hozho Therapeutic Equestrian Services. $20 per carload; extra charge for concessions. 706-935-5559.
REFLECTION RIDING ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER- 400 Garden Road. Fall Native Plant Sale, Sept. 12-14. Includes workshops, guided walks and visits by Nature Center's animals. Free. 423-821-1160.
TRI-STATE MILITARY VEHICLE CLUB - Ross's Landing, 100 Riverfront Parkway. Military vehicles on display in support of LST 325's visit to Chattanooga, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 12-13. 423-645-7014.
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. Tuesday, Sept. 9. Free admission; books 50 cents to $2. 423-757-5310.
DANCES
BIG BAND - American Legion Post 95, 3229 Ringgold Road. Dance to music of Legionnaires Big Band with vocals by Richard Leady, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Light refreshments provided. $5. 423-624-9015.
SQUARE DANCE - Grandview Community Center, 175 Emergency Road, Grandview, Tenn. Learn to square-dance with Johnny Chambers and the Grandview Twirlers; classes (ages 10 and up) start 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8. Enrollment continues Sept. 15 and Sept. 22. Couples and singles welcome. First lesson free; $4 thereafter. 423-365-2504.
USA BALLROOM - Brainerd United Methodist Church gymnasium, 4315 Brainerd Road. Dance 7-10:30 p.m. Sept. 12. $5 first-time guests, $6 members, $10 nonmembers. 423-645-4888.
CHILDREN/TEENS
TOUCH A TRUCK - Tennessee Riverpark, 4301 Amnicola Highway. Free children's event that allows hands-on exploration of a variety of trucks and service rigs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13. Sponsored by Hamilton County Parks and Recreation. 423-842-6748.