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community briefs
- Thu, Jan, 28, 2010
• Farragut’s Kiwanis club is looking for youth between the ages of 14 to 18 interested in leadership training. Kiwanis International Key Leadership education program has a mission to provide a “life-changing” experience that inspires young people to achieve their personal best through service and leadership. The Key Leadership program takes place this year April 23-25 at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend. Leadership training sessions include large and small group discussions and activities. Small break -eat way to make new friends and to develop leadership skills at the same time. The program is open to all Kiwanis student groups as well as to those not currently involved in Kiwanis but interested in community service and leadership. Farragut Kiwanis is offering sponsorship to this fantastic event. If you would like to attend, e-mail a brief letter to farragutkiwanis@gmail.com, telling them about yourself and why you are a good candidate for the Key Leadership Training Program.
• Applications for Rotary World Peace Fellowships are now available from Rotary International. The fellowships are for study at one of the six Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution to obtain a master’s degree or professional certificate in international relations, peace studies, conflict resolution and related areas. The Rotary Centers have been established by The Rotary Foundation in partnership with prestigious universities throughout the world. Applications for the 2011-2013 program must be approved by a local Rotary club and received by the District committee by April 15, 2010. For more information, contact Fred H. Martin, Rotary District 6780 Peace Fellows Chair, at fmartin4ut @gmail.com. Interested individuals also can consult the RI Web site at www.rotary.org for more information and to download an application.
• East Tennessee Victims Rights Task Force Meeting will be held at 6:15 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Shamrock Room at St Mary’s/Mercy Hospital (off Broadway behind Fulton High School. Free parking in the Tower Parking Garage. Parking is available on LL1A. In addition to board elections, plans for National Crime Victims Rights week, including the Walk to Remember and the Victims Rights Luncheon are on its agenda.
• East Tennessee Consumers and Supporters are offering a free workshop on Legislative Advocacy: Getting Your Voice Heard from 11 to 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, at Cherokee Health Systems Meeting Room, 2018 Western Ave, Knoxville. A light lunch will be served. RSVP by Friday, Feb. 5 by contacting Karen Brasher, 423-775-3206 or Kbrasher@tmhca-tn.org
• The Brown Bag, Green Book series sponsored by the Knox County Public Library and the City of Knoxville will present its next program at noon, Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the East Tennessee History Center Auditorium, 601 South Gay St, as a part of H2Oh!, a series of events about water, in partnership with the Howard H. Baker, Jr. Center for Public Policy.
• The Internal Revenue Service is offering a daily series of Tax Tips for the 2010 federal tax-filing season that began this month. Tax Tips offer concise, useful information on topics affecting millions of taxpayers. More than 70 tips on federal taxes will be available with a new one for each business day until the April 15 tax-filing deadline. Tips are available as easy-to-understand text as well as several audio files for podcast and YouTube videos. Anyone can receive new text-based Tax Tips via e-mail when they are published by subscribing through the e-News Subscriptions page on IRS.gov.
• Earth science, reflections and wildlife within 100 miles of Oak Ridge are three areas of focus for the camera lens in the “Photography of Mike Naney” exhibition now open at American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. Trained as a geologist, Naney’s interest in science influences his choice of photographic subject material. Using a camera since age 8, Naney today documents geologic observations in the field as well as to record natural beauty in his color photographs displayed through April 4 at AMSE. A brief explanation of the scientific phenomena and relationship of light, shadow, atmosphere, horizon, dimension and optical illusions are noted in five of Naney’s 22 color photographs in the AMSE lobby.
• The Town of Farragut Arts Council is seeking applicants for its Featured Artist of the Month Program, which features the work of an artist or group of artists in specially designed cases on the second floor of the rotunda in Farragut Town Hall. The Featured Artist of the Month Program is open to all artists working in all media. All work must be original, and each exhibit will continue for approximately one calendar month. There is no fee associated with the program, and the artist must provide all display materials. Due to the size limitations of the display cases, artists are encouraged to view the display area at the Town Hall prior to submitting an application. For more information or to access a Featured Artist of the Month application, contact Special Event and Program Coordinator Anne LaGrow at anne.lagrow@townoffarragut.org, 865-966-7057 or visit www.townoffarragut.org/artscouncil
• Vols4STEM is partnering with Knox County Schools to provide a STEM1 employer experience to all middle and high school math and science teachers in Knox County Schools, Feb. 15. This will allow up to 500 teachers to learn what skills are needed as a STEM professional and to learn how to apply the concepts they are teaching in daily classroom lessons. Vols4STEM and Knox County Schools hope area businesses will participate by allowing as many teachers as possible to visit its offices, learn about the company and shadow employees Feb. 15. The mission of Vols4STEM is to facilitate collaboration among area STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) professionals and STEM educators and students, primarily through the Vols4STEM Web site: www.vols4 stem.org. If you are interested in participating, call 865-246-2658.
• Looking for a Valentine that’s different, fun, sweet – but not fattening for your special loved one this year? The local chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will again be offering Singing Valentines to Greater Knoxville, including Knox, Blount, and Anderson counties. An authentic Barbershop Quartet will deliver a love song, a rose, and a personalized Valentine Card to your sweetheart at his/her place of work, home, restaurant, fitness center, school, etc. Deliveries will start Friday, Feb. 12, and go through Valentine Day, Sunday, Feb. 14. Orders will be taken starting Feb. 1 at its hotline 865-573-9381 or orders may be placed anytime on its Web site, www.smokylandsound.com. A portion of the proceeds will go to “Youth in Harmony” scholarships.
• Friendship Force of Knoxville Club Meeting 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. A short business meeting will be held before the program begins. Information will be available on the Club exchange to Cleveland County, U.K. and tour of Scotland in May. All are welcome. Contact Grant Stradley at 865-482-3365 or stradleyg@gmail.com
• Frank H. McClung Museum is hosting 2000 Years of Chinese Art – Han Dynasty to the Present, now through May 23. The historical, political, geographical and economic background of each dynasty will be highlighted. The exhibit is curated and on loan from Dr. John Fong. Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit http//mcclungmuseum
.utk.edu or call 865-974-2144.
• Shamrock Ball, a father - daughter dance, will be held 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, March 13 at Farragut High School Commons. Cost is $10 for father-daughter in advance, $5 for each additional person in advance, $15 for father-daughter at the door and $8 for each additional person at the door. Ticket sales begin Feb. 1. Farragut Town Hall, Farragut/West Knox Chamber of Commerce, United Community Bank, The town of Farragut and the Farragut Kiwanis Club will host the fifth annual Shamrock Ball at FHS – music, dancing light refreshments and opportunities to win door prizes will keep the party going. All family members are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.townoffarragut.org or call 865-966-7057.
• An outreach meeting with Knoxville Day Women’s Aglow Lighthouse will host a praise dance workshop with Jean Mabry, director of the Benote Tzion Dancers and the Bezalel School of Dance and Pageantry. Items from Israel will be offered for sale. The event will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, at New Covenant Fellowship Church off Central Avenue. For more information, call Diane Shelby at 865-687-3687.
• Toast to Broadway (and More!) third annual Tennessee Valley Players’ Gala Fundraiser will be held at 7:30, Friday, Feb. 5, at St. John’s Cathedral Great Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Chase those winter blues away with an evening of lively musical entertainment in a cabaret setting with delicious food and drink. Admission is a tax-deductible donation of $30. For more information, visit www.tennesseevalleyplayers.org or call 865-584-8173.
• Farragut Intermediate School Art Show will be Monday, Feb. 15 through Thursday, Feb. 18 during regular Farragut Town Hall hours. View the work of some of Farragut’s most talented young artists. A reception to honor the artists will be held 5 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Town Hall.
• Knoxiecross Cyclecross Race Series will begin at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 21, at McFee Park off McFee Road. The Highland Guide Service in partnership with the town of Farragut Parks and Leisure Services is bringing the race series to Farragut. For more information and registration details, visit www.knoxiecross.com
• Farragut Folklife Museum Black History Month Open House will be 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, with a special presentation at 3 p.m. at Town Hall. The event is free. The Museum will celebrate Black History Month by hosting an open house with the focus of this year’s program to be about the integration of Farragut High School and will feature a commissioned painting by artist Alan M. Jones in honor of the nine black students that began attending FHS in 1965. Tour the Museum, enjoy light refreshments and see special exhibits celebrating Black History Month at Town Hall.
• The Little Gym is searching for the Knoxville/Farragut Teacher of the Year for 2010. Preschools are asked to submit up to two teachers for the award. Three awards will be given: 2010 Teacher of the Year, First Runner Up and Second Runner Up for Outstanding Preschool Teacher. Deadline for submissions is March 31. For more information, call The Little Gym at 865-583-1166 (Knoxville) or 865-966-4386 (Farragut).
• “Assure Your Child’s Success in School and Life Without Spending a Fortune,” 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 1. Event is free but registration is preferred prior to the program. Speaker is Dr. Mark G. Barkan. Participants will learn what a dynamic world is, differences between open and closed problems, what can be done to improve their children’s chances for success, and how creativity can be learned if someone will teach them.
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will be held from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 2 to April 13; from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays and Fridays, Feb. 3-April 9, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, April 15. Program is free, no appointment necessary. Volunteers will complete and e-file for free IRS forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. Sponsored by the town of Farragut and the Internal Revenue Service.
• Introduction to Clay and Hand Building for ages 15 and older will be held from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturdays, Feb. 6, Feb. 13 and March 6. Cost is $125 with all supplies included. Registration and payment deadline is Monday, Feb. 1. Înstructor is Wendy Blair. Participants will be introduced to clay and hand building as well as glazing techniques to come up with their own creation to take home. Classes will be held at Town Hall. Call 865-966-7057 for more information.
• Jewelry Making for Beginners class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 8. Cost is $25 (all supplies included). Registration and payment deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 3. Instructor is Sheila Akins. Participants will learn how to craft a bead bracelet and earrings that they can take home. This class is limited to six people, sign up early. Classes will be held at Town Hall. Call 865-966-7057 for more information.
• Introduction to Drawing with Different Mediums class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturdays, Jan. 30-March 6 (6 weeks). Cost is $125, all supplies are included. Registration and payment deadline is Monday, Feb. 1. Instructor is Wendy Blair. Participants will be introduced to clay and hand building as well as glazing techniques to come up with their own creation to take home. Classes will be held at Town Hall. Call 865-966-7057 for more information.
• The One Call Club for Seniors has announced the new advisory board officers to serve through 2011. Jill Beason, with Mercy Health Partners, is chair. Stan Boling, with Covenant Senior Health, is vice-chair. Shirley Napier, community volunteer, is secretary. The One Call Club for Seniors is a membership program that arranges services with prescreened providers to support the independence, health and safety of club members. For more information, call 865-524-2786 or visit www.knox-seniors.org/onecall.
• Rotary Club of Knoxville’s annual Fat Tuesday Party and $10,000 Reverse Raffle fundraiser for local and international programs will be held at the Foundry. The Fat Tuesday Party will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m., Feb. 16, at the Foundry – On the Fair Site, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville. Tickets to attend are $35 per person and include a festive buffet and entertainment. Both the $10,000 Reverse Raffle and Fat Tuesday Party tickets can be purchased by calling the RCK office at 865-523-8252.
• Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA, a charitable organization, will host an open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, at Concord United Methodist Church, as the kick-off for its new beginning class. It includes demonstrations and a free lesson. For more information, call 865-482-7761 or visit www.taoist.org.
• Registration is open for public, private and home-school student teams in grades 6-8 for the 2010 Energy Bowl competition scheduled March 2-4 at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. There are up to four school members plus an alternate on an Energy Bowl team and each school or participating group can send up to one team per grade level. Sixth grade teams will compete March 2, seventh grade March 3 and eighth grade March 4. Energy Bowl team registration must be received no later than Feb. 12. After a team registers for Energy Bowl, it receives free admission to AMSE for the team members and two teachers to prepare for the contest by utilizing AMSE energy related exhibits, live demonstrations and films to study for the last two weeks of February. For more information on 2010 Energy Bowl come to AMSE, visit www.amse.org or contact Judd Brown 865-576-3207.
• Kroger pharmacies in Knoxville now are offering H1N1 flu vaccinations to the local community, protecting customers and associates alike from the H1N1 virus. Flu immunizations, available for $10 each, will be administered by Kroger certified-immunized pharmacists and pharmacy technicians while supplies last.
• National Helmet Liner Day brings out the knitters and crocheters. The Yarn Haven has joined other yarn shops across the country in participating in National Helmet Liner Day. The helmet liners keep the troops in Afghanistan warm in the cold nighttime desert air, wicks away sweat from 120-degree daytime heat, keeps the sand away from their faces and forms a much-needed cushion between their head and the helmet they must wear. Free patterns for both knitting and crocheting the helmet liners will be available at The Yarn Haven, as well as the colors of yarn the military has requested. Discounts on the purchase of the yarn will be given that day. Helmet liners will be collected at The Yarn Haven through the month of January. The Yarn Haven focuses on different charity projects each quarter. For more information, call 865-694-9900 or visit www.theyarn-haven.com.
• Students in grades 7-12 now can receive the specifications and rules to build a model bridge to enter in the 2010 East Tennessee Regional Model Bridge Building Contest on Feb. 20, at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. To find Model Bridge Building information, come to the museum, call AMSE at 865-576-3200, or online www.amse.org to get contest rules and specifications including materials, construction, loading, testing, qualification and registration form.
• International Rotary Club is seeking applicants for visit to Taiwan. Outstanding, employed professionals are encouraged to apply for the four-week visit from March 14 to April 11. The trip is to promote goodwill through person-to-person contact. For more information, go the www.rotary.org or call Jack Bailey at 865-483-6645.
• UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group is looking for any adult who is suffering loss. The group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 865-544-6277.
• Knox County has been selected as one of 41 sites for National Program to Fight Childhood Obesity. Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale and officials from Knox County Health Department announced a major grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Jan. 12, at Beardsley Farms. Based on a rigorous selection process that drew more than 500 proposals from across the country, Knox County is one of 41 sites selected for the RWJF Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities initiative. Plans for the funding, as outlined by the grant, are to improve opportunities for physical activity and access to affordable, healthy foods for children and families in Knox County.
• Knox County Parks and Recreation delivered more than 2,500 pounds of food products and $839 to The Love Kitchen, 2418 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. The food and money were donated by visitors to the Holiday Festival of Lights during December at The Cove at Concord Park.
• Optimist Club of West Knoxville reported that approximately 5,300 children were served through Angel Tree donations at Knoxville Center and West Town malls. Cash donations were up, but gift donations were down. The donation boxes at the mall gift-wrap tables received $30,000.
• UT Hospice conducts ongoing orientation sessions for adults (18 years and older) interested in becoming volunteers with its program. No medical experience is required. Training is provided. For more information call 865-544-6277 or 865-544-6279.
• Feb. 1 through May 9 AMSE will host an exhibit, “100 Years of Scouting: Celebrating the Adventure, Continuing the Journey” exhibition commemorates the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America Feb. 8, 1910 and also celebrates the 65th anniversary of scouting in Oak Ridge.
• Feb. 1 - May 9 “Moneyville,” traveling exhibition explores the history, science, math and economics behind money to build math skills and promote economic literacy in a fun, immersive urban environment. Appropriate for grades K-8. Moneyville was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation, Inc., the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and The NASDAQ Stock Market Educational Foundation, Inc. The exhibit was created and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. MONEYOPOLIS is a registered trademark of Ernst & Young. The MONEYVILLE trademark is used under license. AMSE Second Level.
• Feb 12 “Homeschool Friday Program” includes Grades K-2 for Flight & Hovercraft at 10:30 am for one hour and Grades 3-6 for Spaced Out at 12:30 pm for two hours. For registration information and cost go to www.amse.org
• Feb. 12 “Registration Deadline for AMSE Energy Bowl” or public, private and parochial school teams in grades 6-8 scheduled March 2 - 4, 2010. Registration form and contest rules at www.amse.org
• Feb. 12 “Registration Deadline for East Tennessee Regional Bridge Building Contest” for students in grades 7-12 for the event on Feb. 20 at AMSE. Registration form, bridge specifications and contest rules at www.amse.org
• Feb. 13 “Junior Journey’s Science of Motion” for pre-registered Junior Girl Scouts in the Southern Appalachian Girl Scout Council. AMSE Classroom
• Feb. 20 “Registration Deadline of Junior Journey’s Take Action Eco-Action.” Must register by calling Southern Appalachian Girl Scout Council/Knoxville Region at 800/474-1912 or 865/688-9440.
• Feb. 26 “Homeschool Friday Program” include Grades K-2 for Magnetism at 10:30 am for one hour and Grades 3-6 for Electricity at 12:30 for two hours. For registration information and cost go to www.amse.org
• Feb. 28 “Isotone Concert” honoring Stephen Hawking from 3 - 5 pm in AMSE Auditorium. Concert sponsored by Oak Ridge Civic Music Association and the American Museum of Science and Energy. Tickets available from ORCMA 483-5569. Concert in AMSE Auditorium
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