LEISURE
ARTILLERY PROGRAMS – Point Park, Lookout Mountain. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park staff conduct artillery programs at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. Park admission is $7 ages 16 and older. 423-821-7786.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH – Harrison United Methodist Church, 5621 Highway 58. Community party with free food, games with prizes, face painting, door prizes and entertainment. 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19. 423-344-8228.
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.
BIKE COMMUTING 101 – Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Certified instructors teach rules of the road, safety and riding techniques to commute to work; followed by optional practice ride in good weather, bring helmet. 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20. Registration required: 423-643-6888.