ARTBITES — Uptown Art, 2 Cherokee Blvd., Suite 100. Sprouts Cooking and Uptown Art Studio partner for hands-on cooking classes inspired by that day’s art subject for ages 5-12, 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, June 14, 21 and 28. $40 per class. 423-602-8580.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EXPO — Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road. Fourth annual event for deaf and hard-of-hearing sponsored by Signal Centers’ Assistive Technology Services, 1-6 p.m. June 19. Includes exhibits and demonstrations of latest technology, such as emergency weather radios for the deaf, plus information on services and organizations. 423-629-4174.
BARBECUE CONTEST/HORSE SHOW — Rhea County Fairgrounds/Ag Center, 334 Eagle Lane, Evensville, Tenn.
Smokin’ Up the Holler Backyard BBQ Competition, Friday-Saturday, June 13-14. Contest requires cooks to prepare chicken and pork for judging on appearance, tenderness and taste. Entry fee $100. 423-280-8330, 423-605-0805, www.facebook.com/therhecountyfair, rheacountyfair@yahoo.com.
Extreme Horse Challenge, 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. show Saturday, June 14. Entry fees $10-$25 for all-ages challenge, $5 for fun run if time permits. Helmets required for riders 18 and younger unless waiver is signed. 423-785-6590, hort-4944@att.net.