LEISURE
ART BITES — 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 each Saturday in June. $40 per class. 423-602-8580.
BARREL RACES — Doug Yates Farm, Ringgold, Ga. Nooga Barrel Racing Club sponsors races for every age and ability, 2-10 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Running starts at 4 p.m., barrels start at 6 p.m. Free admission. Negative Coggins test required for horses; concession and tack vendor onsite. 423-619-4467.
DALTON FLOWER SHOW — Creative Arts Guild, 520 W. Waugh St., Dalton, Ga. Hours: 12:30-6 p.m. today, June 5, and 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 6. 706-264-7461 for entry information.
DAY OF CHANGE — All area McDonald’s restaurants and Chattanooga Regions Bank branches. Volunteers and local celebrities will be on-site to encourage diners to drop their change in a collection for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga, 7-10:30 a.m. Friday, June 6. 423-778-4147.
FURRY FRIENDS FUN RUN — Greenway Farm, 3010 Hamill Road. Walk for pooches and owners to benefit Safe Haven Animal Rescue Program in Polk County, Tenn., 9-11 a.m. June 14. $25. 423-299-3640.