LEISURE
BAT CAVE CANOE ADVENTURE – Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. Paddle to mouth of Nickajack Cave at dusk and watch bats fly out for their nightly feeding before paddling back. Children must be a minimum of 50 pounds and at least 5 years old. One adult must be in each boat. 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, July 21. Reservations: 423-643-6888. Cost is $40 per canoe, $20 per person, $10 for children under 13 years of age; includes personal flotation devices.
BATTLEFIELD BICYCLE TOUR – Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Free, 2.5-hour bicycle tour 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, July 15. 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, July 17. Registration required: 423-643-6888.
BOOMERS, SHAKERS AND BEYOND – Christ United Methodist Church, 8645 East Brainerd Road. Community social and educational program for ages 50 and older. This month’s theme is Not Your Momma’s Game Night with pool, air hockey, foosball, ping pong and trivia contest. Bring snacks to share. 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26. Register: ChristChurchChatt.org, click Get Connected, adult, small groups.