Stories of interesting people, places and things on Lookout Mountain
Oct. 3- “Three Sisters Music Festival: Ross’s Landing”. See top contemporary and traditional bluegrass. Call 423-265-0771 for times and artist info.
Oct. 4- “Peace”, a play by Aristophanes adapted by Gaye Jeffers. UTC’s Ward Theater. $8-$10. 7:30-9:30
Oct. until the 27th- “Rock City’s Rocktoberfest” celebrating the food, drink, and music of our German heritage. Sundays and Fridays from 11-5
Oct. until the 31st- Ruby Falls Haunted Cavern- Nightmares return to Lookout Mtn., both above and below ground. $20. Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 8pm
Oct. Monday-Saturday “African-American Art”, and “Black Diamond- the Negro League in America” (every Monday). Chatt. AFrican-|american Museum. 423-266-8658
Oct. 8- “The genographic project: unraveling the mystery of human migration.” Alex Moen, VP of National Geographic and Jeremy Dies of IBM wil disucss the migratory history of the human species. 1-3pm. Tennessee Aquarium Auditorium. 423-209-6813. RSVP recommended.. 10-11:30 am
Oct. 9- “2008 Chattanooga “US Championship & speed runs powerboat races” Chicamauga Marina. 10 am
Ongoing- Southeast Veterans Museum, at the Chattanooga Ducks 10-6 daily.
Oct. 12- “The New Salem Mountain Festival” a celebration of the changing of the seasons from Summer to Autumn-The Festival hours will be: Saturday 10 am -6 pm. Sunday 10 am - 5 pm Admission $ 5, Children under 12 FREE If you would like to know how you can participate contact George "Doc" Nichols at: 805 Cherokee Trail Rising Fawn, GA 30738, or 706-398-1988
Oct. 17-19- “The Dukes of Hazzard's General Lee” will be coming to Trenton for a full weekend of fun from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am-12:00pm. The General Lee will be part of the Hillbilly Woodstock-3 /Dukes of Hazzard Cruise. The event is a 324 mile cruise covering three states over nine days. The cruise will start in Trenton on the 17th. The Dade Chamber will be sponsoring the Cruise and other events in Trenton at Jenkins Park. Approximately 50+ cars will be on display including 2 used in the original Dukes of Hazzard TV series from 1979 to 1985, and also the car that jumped the town square in the 2005 Dukes of Hazzard movie. Byron Cherry who played Coy Duke, Sunny Schroyer who played Enos, Don Pedro Colley who played Sheriff Little, actors Jerry Rushing and Don Schisler from the “Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” are among those that will be participating in the cruise. Also on hand will be one of the cruise's coordinators Wayne Wooten, a Trenton hometown boy who now lives in North Carolina. The Dade Cruisers will be participating in the weekend events along with the The Dodge Charger National Registry. Car and truck owners- brijg your vehicles!t to the park for a “Show and Shine Cruise-in”. The events are Free of Charge for the weekend. For more information on the complete 324 mile cruise go to www.dohgltruth.com or www.dodgechargerregistry.com.. The photographs from the “Scenic Wonders of Dade County” photography contest will be displayed and announcement of winners. For more information please call the Chamber at 706-657-4488.
Oct. 11- Harvest Festival at Wills Creek Winery. Free. Arts & crafts, tours of the vineyard, grape stomping contest in the afternoon. 256-538-5452.
Every Saturday: Collinsville Trade Day Come to the historic town of Collinsville and experience the largest outdoor market in the south. Collinsville is located on US Highway 11 halfway between Gadsden and Fort Payne, Alabama. We are located 3 miles from I 59.
October events at DeSoto State Park
Oct. 3- “Prehistoric Culutres of Little River Canyon” JSU’s Dr. Harry Holstein will fascinate you with stories from the Ice Age to DeSoto’s 16th century Spanish expedition. No fee. At the CCC pavilion, 7-8 pm
Oct 4- “Native American Pottery Workshop” Expert potter Tammy Beane will show how pottery was made on Lookout Mountain thousands of years ago. Make a pot of your own design- we’ll provide the clay, bone needles, and paddles. $10, and please register. At DeSoto’s picnic area,10-12, & 1-3.
Oct. 4- “Native American Tools and Weapons” National Park Service archaeologist Larry Beane will give a demonstration of how Native Americans utilized natural resources to hunt and gather food, to make weapons, to start fires, and more. No fee. At DeSoto’s picnic area.10-12.
Oct. 4- “Spaninsh Exploration of Northeast Alabama” JSU’s Dr. Harry Holstien will take you through the amazing adventures of the first European explorers and their search for the ancient town of Coosa. 7-8 pm, at the CCC Pavilion. No fee.
Oct. 10- “Birds of Alabama” Birdwatchers will share their vast knowledge of our feathered friends and will teach visitors the ABCs of bird identification. 7-8 pm, CCC Pavilion. No fee.
Oct. 11- “Feeding Winter Wildlife” How to prepare your yard to be a sanctuary for winter wildlife. Hands on and friendly! 7-8 pm, CCC Pavilion. No fee.
Oct. 17- “Climate Change” Hurricanes in June, droughts, cold spells in may. What’s going on? Dr. Jonathan Herbert explains the science behind global warming and how it might affect Alabama. 7-8 pm, CCC Pavilion. No fee.
Oct. 18- “Seasons” Why do the leaves change color? Why don’t we get snow in Alabama? Join Dr. Jonathan Herbert as he explains the science behind the seasonal changes in our state. 7-8 pm, CCC pavilion. No fee.
Oct. 24- “LIttle River Canyon Center: Construction Update” Pete Conroy, Director of the JSU Field Schools (Little River Canyon Field School) will present an update and progress report on the new Little River Canyon Center, being built on Hiway 35 near the Canyon, and scheduled to open in 2009. 7-8 pm, CCC Pavilion Center. No fee.
Oct. 25- “Creepy Critters” Dan Spaulding of the Anniston Museum of Natural History will be showing some creepy, crawly critters at this fun educational program. 6-7 pm, CCC Pavilion. No fee.
Oct. 31- “Ghosts on the Mountain” Spooky storytelling to put shivers down your spine. Learn about Alabama’s finest spooks, legends and folklore from JSU Field School’s Renee Morrison. 6-7 pm, CCC Pavilion. No fee.
Oct. 1-4 “U.S. 411 Yard Sale” From Leeds, AL. to Newport, TN. Bargains galore! 256-927-8455.
Oct. 3-6 “Talladega Race Weekend” NASCAR Cup on Sunday. 1--877-GO2-DEGA for tickets & info.
Oct. 11 10AM – 5PMCT plus Evening Activities Spiritual Renaissance Faire; $5. Theme: Expressing our Spiritual Service. At Heartwood Spiritual Center, Mentone, Alabama. A Benefit for the Nancy Cammack Foundation. Hear presentations from local spiritual teachers and healers, connect with new spiritual ideas, meet like-minded people from all over the region, spend the time in a beautiful, natural setting, and have fun drumming, dancing and being in community. Vendor space still available. For schedule of presentations and directions go to www.heartwoodsanctuary.com or call 256 634-0598.
Oct. 11 10AMCT to Sunday October 12th 3pm CT. Tribal Workshop/Playshop, An Experiment in Community $35.Heartwood Spiritual Center, Mentone, Alabama An opportunity to go deeper into the ideas and community connection of the Spiritual Renaissance Faire, which will be taking place concurrently at Heartwood. Live outdoors in nature with 8 members of a small group tribe. Share meals and group activities to bring connection and community. More information contact www.heartwoodsanctuary.com or 256 634-0598. Space is limited to 16 people.
Oct. 17-19 “Mentone Colorfest”
Oct. 11- “Raku Pottery making Workshop” Miracle Pottery & Art Gallery are invites you to bring the entire family and experience how pottery is made. Glaze and fire your own piece of Raku pottery. Reservations required due to limited spacing. Session at 6 p.m. 256-635-6863.
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