LEISURE
BALLOON SCULPTURE CLASS – Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. Learn to make party decorations, centerpieces and more at class for beginners, $25 for five classes. Must be age 10 or older to attend; all students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Noon-12:30 p.m. on second and fourth Mondays of month beginning Aug. 13. 423-855-9474.
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, Aug. 18. 423-752-5213.
BLACK HISTORY WALKING TOUR – Departs from Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E. M.L. King Blvd. National Park Partners hosts walking tour of African-American historic sites in downtown Chattanooga. Dress appropriately for weather, wear comfortable shoes. 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15. www.facebook.com/events/2108196372787129/
CAR AND CRAFT SHOW – Dowdy Park, intersection of Highways 27 and 114, Summerville, Ga. Lyerly United Methodist Church hosts 10th annual car, truck, motorcycle show and craft festival. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. 706-857-6008.