Leisure
A DAY ON THE LAKE – Haig Mill Lake Park, Dalton, Ga. Dalton Parks and Recreation Department hosts open house for public to see new park, rent kayaks, participate in instructional clinics. Paddle boards and swimming not allowed. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 8, 15 and 22. 706-278-5404.
A TASTE OF DALTON – Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Preview party for guild’s Festival fine arts and craft show; $55 per person. 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. 706-278-0168.
BATTLEFIELD BICYCLE TOURS – Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Free, 2.5-hour bicycle tours through battlefield led by Outdoor Chattanooga with rangers providing history of park. Ride is 4 miles on moderately hilly terrain; appropriate for ages 8 and older, children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone must wear a helmet. 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. 423-752-5213.
BOOK SALE – Eastgate Mall, B entrance, 5600 Brainerd Road. Friends of the Chattanooga Public Library’s annual book sale 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday through Sept. 18. folchatt.org