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June

Friday, Jun 13th Knoxville Newcomers Club Ladies who are new to the area or who just want to make friends, Knoxville Newcomers Club welcomes you for lunch and a program beginning at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday June 18, in Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Speaker will be a representative from Second Harvest Food Bank. Make reservations at 865-254-5889 no later than Friday, June 13.

Monday, Jun 16th Camp Paradise Valley Registration is now open for The Salvation Army’s free summer camp programs at Camp Paradise Valley in Burkesville, Kentucky. Children and teenagers 7 to 17 who reside in the Greater Knoxville area are eligible to attend a six-day overnight summer camp experience — completely free of charge, including transportation, meals, lodging, and activities: Elementary Camp (ages 7–12) Monday through Saturday, June 16-21; Teen Camp (ages 13–17) July 7–12; Music Camp (ages 7–17) July 14-19; Music Conservatory (ages 12–17) June 16–July 12, which is a long-format camp focused on musical skill development, ideal for beginners or experienced young musicians. For additional information, including parents or guardians interested in enrolling their children, contact The Salvation Army of Knoxville by completing the online interest form found at https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/Knoxville/summer-camp-parents. Parents also can call 865-525-9401 or visiting the office at 409 N Broadway in Knoxville. “This is a wonderful opportunity for children from East Tennessee to experience the joy of summer camp, many for the first time,” said Maj. Cameron Henderson, who leads the local Salvation Army with his spouse, Maj. Paula Henderson. “Camp Paradise Valley gives kids a chance to step away from their everyday surroundings and just enjoy being kids while also learning valuable life lessons in leadership, faith and friendship.” For more information about camp or other youth programs offered by The Salvation Army, call 865-525-9401, visit http://salvationarmyknoxville.org/ or follow The Salvation Army of Knoxville on Facebook and Instagram.

Friday, Jun 20th Town of Farragut’s Bluegrass Summer Solstice Concert Town of Farragut’s Bluegrass Summer Solstice Concert, running from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 20, in Mayor Ralph McGill Plaza, 101 N. Campbell Station Road, will “help us celebrate the longest day of the year with one of Tennessee’s oldest musical genre,” a Town press release stated. “No need to worry about dinner plans — we’ll have a variety of food trucks on-site, serving up delicious bites so you can focus on the music and fun,” the release further stated. “More details about the lineup and what to expect will be announced soon.”

November

Saturday, Nov 1st Outdoor Farmers Market Season Dixie Lee Farmers Market is well under way with its Outdoor Farmers Market Season from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through Nov. 1 at The Reniassance - Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike. “We are committed to bringing you the freshest and most delicious fruits, vegetables, and other locally sourced products,” a DL Farmers Market press release stated.” Our farmers work hard to bring their harvest to your table, and our artisans craft unique products that you won’t find anywhere else.”

FWKCC Speaker Series to focus on women’s athletics success

The impact of women’s athletics will lead discussions in an upcoming Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Speaker Series, “In HER Arena: Where Women Lead the Game Follows,” slated for Wednesday, June 18, in the auditorium of Jewelry Television, 9600 Parkside Drive. Emceed by Missy Kane, 1984 Olympic middle distance runner and Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductee, it will feature Joan Cronan, University of Tennessee Women’s Athletics director emeritus; Brittany Tarwater, an All-American swimmer at UT; and Drew McKenna, owner/founder of One Knoxville, which is “our pro soccer team,” FWKCC president/CEO Julie Blaylock said. “The team is playing at the new Covenant Health Park baseball stadium,” Blaylock added. “In addition to their men’s soccer league, they have a pre-professional women’s soccer league that they just launched in March.” Doors will open at 7:15 a.m. with the breakfast and networking at 7:30 and the program starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 9 a.m. “Please plan to arrive early in order to allow yourself time to get parked, be checked in and pass through venue security, find seats, get breakfast and network,” Blaylock said.

Town’s real identity

After almost 18 months closed for remodeling, Farragut Museum officially opened in Town Hall Saturday, May 31, with a ribbon cutting, tours and a historical program, paying tribute to Adm. David Glasgow Farragut. “Welcome to the grand, exciting opening of the Farragut Museum,” said Parks and Recreation director Ron Oestreich, who oversees the museum. “On behalf of the (Farragut) Board of Mayor and Aldermen, it’s my honor to welcome you to this special celebration and re-opening of the Farragut Museum,” Vice Mayor Scott Meyer said. “This is more than a museum, it’s a vital part of our community’s identity.” It came about as part of a short-term exhibit for Tennessee Gov. Lamar Alexander’s Homecoming ’86 project”, Meyer related. “It became the Farragut Folklife Museum after an outpouring of interest in the area’s history,” he added. “The first museum site was in the Town of Farragut office space in the former Russell Dairy building located behind what is now the Campbell Station Inn.

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