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. Saturdays, Sept. 8, 15 and 22. 706-278-5404.
BALLOON SCULPTURE CLASS – Heritage House, 1428 Jenkins Road. Learn to make balloon centerpieces and party decor in series of five classes beginning Thursday, Sept. 6. Classes will meet on first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. Supplies for all classes included in $25 fee. Limited space, reservations required. 423-855-9474.
BENEFIT BARBECUE – Red Bank Community Center, Morrison Springs Road behind Erlanger North Hospital. Red Bank Masons hold annual Labor Day Barbecue with $10 plates of pork, baked beans, coleslaw, bun, dessert and tea. Pork also sold by the pound. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3. 423-667-2960.
BENEFIT BARBECUE – Althaus Park, Signal Mountain. Signal Mountain Lions Club’s annual Labor Day picnic. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 3. Hamburgers, hot dogs sold; raffle to win car. www.facebook.com/signalmountainlionsclub/