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May
Sat, May 25
“Kings of Psalms”
Happy Travelers of North Acres Baptist Church will be taking a group to Biblical Times Theater in Pigeon Forge to see “Kings of Psalms,” Saturday, May 25. Cost is $55 for adults, $40 for children under 12, all inclusive. For more information, call Derrell Frye, 865-938-8884.
Sat, May 25
Historic Ramsey House celebrating Tennessee statehood
Historic Ramsey House will be celebrating Tennessee statehood from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 25. Tours are free of charge. For more information, call Ramsey House 865-546-0745.
Tue, May 28
Knox County School summer transfer window
Knox County School summer transfer window will begin at 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, and conclude 4 p.m., Friday, July 12. For more information, visit transfers.knoxschools.org/
Thu, May 30
“Evening to Wine about Alzheimer’s”
Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc. will hold an “Evening to Wine about Alzheimer’s,” from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 30, at Knoxville Beverage Company. For more information, visit www.alztennessee.org/wine2013/
Thu, May 30
Knoxville Opera Chorus auditions
Knoxville Opera Chorus auditions are open from 5 to 6 p.m., Thursday and Friday, May 30-31, at Knoxville Opera. For more information, call Don Townsend 865-599-7961 or dtownsend@knoxvilleopera.com/
Fri, May 31
Concord United Methodist Church will host a community dance
Concord United Methodist Church will host a community dance from 8 to 11 p.m., Friday, May 31, in church’s gym. Cost is $5 which includes, soft drinks, snacks, door prizes and a free line dance lesson. For more information, contact dancingfriendstn@yahoo.com
June
Sat, Jun 1
Applications for Farragut’s advisory committees, councils and boards
Town of Farragut now is accepting applications from the community who wish to serve on one of Farragut’s advisory committees, councils and boards. Completed applications must be returned to Town Hall by Friday, May 10. For more information, call 865-966-7057.
Sat, Jun 1
“Wildlife Float”
Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club upcoming outing “Wildlife Float,” at 5 p.m., Saturday, June 1, at Rankin Wildlife Management Area, Douglas Lake. For more information, call Ron Shrieves 865-922-3518.
Sat, Jun 1
Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club backpack
Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club will backpack Saturday, June 1-2, in Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area. For more information, call Will Skelton 865-523-2272.
Sun, Jun 2
2013 Vacation Bible School “Follow You”
Central United Methodist Church will hold its 2013 Vacation Bible School “Follow You” from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday, June 2-June 5. For more information, call 865-986-7329 or visit www.centralmethodist.com/
Tue, Jun 4
Reading skills programs for 4 year olds through adults
The University of Tennessee Conferences and Non-Credit Programs, will offer eight different reading skills programs for 4 year olds through adults, early summer beginning the week of June 4. Tuition and materials fees vary by program level. For more information, call 888,201-2448.
Tue, Jun 4
Four week Pilates class
Town of Farragut is offering a four week Pilates class from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 4-25, in Farragut Town Hall. Cost is $40. For more information, call 865-966-7057.
Sat, Jun 8
29th annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing rodeo
The Town of Farragut is requesting various donations for its 29th annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing rodeo scheduled for Saturday, June 8, at Anchor Park. For more information, call 865-966-7057.
Sat, Jun 8
KnoxGives
KnoxGives will be held in conjunction with the Tour De Cure and Knoxville Film and Music Festival from 2 to 10 p.m., Saturday, June 8, at World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn. The event is free and open to the public with donations being accepted. For more information, visit www.knoxgives.com/
Mon, Jun 10
Pilates and Zumba fitness classes
Town of Farragut is offering Pilates and Zumba fitness classes. Zumba will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Mondays, Now-June 10, in Farragut Town Hall. Cost is $45. Pilates will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Tuesdays, May 7-28, in Farragut Town Hall. For more information, call 865-966-7057.
Mon, Jun 10
Christ Covenant “Parenting in the Park”
Christ Covenant “Parenting in the Park” will be held at 6 p.m., Mondays, June 10, 17, 24, at McFee Park. For more information, call 865-671-1885.
Tue, Jun 11
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church will host CAC Beardsley Community Farm
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church will host CAC Beardsley Community Farm by Khann Chov, Farm Manager, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 11. For more information, contact Harvey Broome Group, harveybroomegroupsc@gmail.com
Thu, Jun 13
Knox County Veterans Service Office will be at Frank R. Strang Senior Center
Knox County Veterans Service Office will be at Frank R. Strang Senior Center from 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, June 13, to provide information and assistance to Veterans and family members concerning VA benefits. For more information, call 865-215-5645.
Sat, Jun 15
Biodiversity Tour
Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club will take a hike, Biodiversity Tour, Tuesday, June 15, at Flat Creek Trail. For more information, call Mac Post 865-806-0980.
Sun, Jun 16
“Tradition Redefined”
Knoxville Museum of Art will present “Tradition Redefined,” Larry and Brenda Thompson’s collection of African-American Art, through June 16. Knoxville Museum of Art is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday. For more information, call Angela Thomas, 865-934-2034.
Mon, Jun 17
Christ Covenant “Parenting in the Park”
Christ Covenant “Parenting in the Park” will be held at 6 p.m., Mondays, June 10, 17, 24, at McFee Park. For more information, call 865-671-1885.
Tue, Jun 18
Fruits of the Backyard Field Day
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s Fruits of the Backyard Field Day will be held from 8:30 a.m., to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, at Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Kevin Thompson, 931-486-2129.
Thu, Jun 20
Independence Day Parade online registration
Town of Farragut’s 26th annual Independence Day Parade online registration is available, at www.townoffarragut.org/ Parade is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 4. Deadline for registration is 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 20. For more information, visit www.townoffarragut.org/
Sat, Jun 22
KARM Dragon Boat Festival
KARM Dragon Boat Festival discounted early registration is now open for this year’s Saturday, June 22 event. For more information, visit www.karm.org/dragonboats/
Sat, Jun 22
Helping Hands Ministry of First Baptist Concord fundraising event
Helping Hands Ministry of First Baptist Concord will hold a fundraising event from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Saturday, June 22. Guest speaker will be NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary. Tickets are $10 and dinner tickets are $5.
For more information, call 865-966-9791.
Sun, Jun 23
Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club canoe float
Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club will canoe float Sunday, June 23, in Clinch River. For more information, call Ron Shrieves at 865-922-3518.
Mon, Jun 24
Christ Covenant “Parenting in the Park”
Christ Covenant “Parenting in the Park” will be held at 6 p.m., Mondays, June 10, 17, 24, at McFee Park. For more information, call 865-671-1885.
Sat, Jun 29
Biodiversity Tour
Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club will take a hike, Biodiversity Tour, Saturday, June 29, at Old Settlers Trail. For more information, call Mac Post 865-806-0980.
Sun, Jun 30
Town of Farragut now is accepting applications
Town of Farragut now is accepting applications from the community who wish to serve on one of Farragut’s advisory committees, councils and boards. For more information, call 865-966-7057.
July
Mon, Jul 1
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Gallery
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Gallery is planning exhibitions for July 2013 through Aug. 2014. For more information, visit www.tvuuc.org
Sat, Jul 6
Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club backpack John Muir Trail
Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club will backpack John Muir Trail, Saturday-Sunday, July 6-7, in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. For more information, call Will Skelton, 865-523-2272.
Thu, Jul 11
Knox County Veterans Service Office will be at Frank R. Strang Senior Center
Knox County Veterans Service Office will be at Frank R. Strang Senior Center from 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, July 11, to provide information and assistance to Veterans and family members concerning VA benefits. For more information, call 865-215-5645.
Mon, Jul 29
KidShine Performing Arts Day Camp
Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church will host KidShine Performing Arts Day Camp from 9 a.m., to 3 p.m., with a performance at 7 p.m. Friday, July 29 through Aug. 2. KidShine is open to rising
third- through sixth-graders. For more information, visit www. Kidshineonline.org/
September
Sun, Sep 1
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Gallery exhibitions
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Gallery is planning exhibitions for Sept. 2013 through Aug. 2014. For more information, visit www.tvuuc.org
November
Fri, Nov 1
Master Woodworkers Show
East Tennessee Woodworker’s Guild and Arts and Culture Alliance announce a call for entries for the seventeenth Master Woodworkers Show. The three day show will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1, 2, and 3, in Emporium Center. Entry fee is $65. Deadline for entries is Thursday, Aug. 1. For more information, call Scott DeWaard, 865-681-4798.
Sat, Nov 30
Marble Springs State Historic Site will host the third season of shopping
Marble Springs State Historic Site will host the third season of shopping at the Marble Springs Farmer’s Market for South Knoxville community. The market will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursdays, now through Nov. For more
information, e-mail
marblesprings@gmail.com
FHS, HVA, BHS send graduates into the world
The freshest young adults of West Knox County zipped up their metallic blue, royal blue, and maroon gowns and secured their caps for their high school graduation ceremonies. Two by two, the class of 2013 graduates from Farragut, Hardin Valley and Bearden took their walk down the aisle to their seats for the biggest day of their lives thus far on the floor in The ...Read More...
Soggy Spring Festival has big turnout
Many braved soggy weather to attend the 20th Annual Spring Garden Festival April 27 at The Shops at Franklin Square. The festival featured 14-year-old Birke Baehr, who signed his book, “Birke on the Farm," and gave a presentation on organic farming. “We thought that [since] Birke has been to Franklin Square before to do a book signing last year, and it was so well Read More...
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