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May

Sunday, May 18th “Twelve Dancing Princesses” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 747 World’s Fair Park in downtown Knoxville, welcomes the public to its production of “Twelve Dancing Princesses.”  Directed by guest director Chris Freeman, this series of performances through Sunday, May 18, is described in a KCT press release as a “charming production packed with enchantment, adventure and heartwarming performances. “Once upon a time, a king had 12 beautiful daughters who danced in secret every night. … The king is mystified by their secret and issues a challenge to the men of his kingdom – find out what his daughters are up to,” the release also stated. “Of course, one good-hearted young man succeeds – but at what cost?” Showtimes begin at 7 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays; starting at 1 and 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and at 3 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets, costing between $13 and $16 for each performance, are available on the KCT website at https://knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com/tc-events/12-dancing-princesses/
Thursday, May 29th “My Social Security Options” Two workshops, one on Social Security and one on Medicare, will be presented by Adam W. Sursa, MBA, a registered Social Security and Medicare analyst with Tri Star Insurance Management Group, The Social Security educational workshop, “My Social Security Options,” starts at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 15, and begins at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 29, at TSIMG, 102 Chaho Road in Knoxville. Key questions addressed will be: when should I claim my Social Security? What benefits am I eligible to receive? What rules apply to my unique situation? The Medicare workshops, “My Medicare Options,” starst at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 20, and at noon, Wednesday, May 28, at TSIMG. Schedule an appointment to either or both with Lauren Applegate by calling 865-404-4690.
Saturday, May 31st Chalk the Plaza Chalk the Plaza, a celebration of creativity, community and fun, happens at Mayor Ralph McGill Park, 101 N. Campbell Station Road, from 1 to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 31. “Enjoy delicious bites from food trucks, browse unique pieces from local art vendors and let the little ones have a blast in the kids’ zone — all while watching talented artists transform the sidewalks into stunning masterpieces,” a Town press release stated. “Our mini art market and food trucks will be available from 1 to 6 p.m., while our artists are hard at work. “This fun and lighthearted competition is perfect for amateur artists,” the release further stated. “Participants will check in at 10 a.m. to begin their sidewalk masterpiece. If you’re competing with a group or class, only one person needs to complete the registration form. Registration is open; go to townoffarragut.recdesk.com and look for Chalk the Plaza Competition. “We are looking for local artists to join in on the fun of this event with a mini art market.”

June

Friday, Jun 6th Volley for Hope Southern Pickleball presents 3rd Annual Volley for Hope benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8, at Pavilion of Pickleball, 701 Racquet Club Way in Knoxville. Registration is $60 and includes up to two events. To sign up, visit Second Harvest’s Volley for Hope page: SecondHarvestETN.org/volley-for-hope sign-ups also can be done at pickleballtournaments.com Registration ends after Sunday, May 25. Women/girls doubles is June 6, with mixed doubles June 7 and men/boys doubles June 8. All ages are welcomed, with bracket set-ups dependent on age-group sign-ups. Competition the final two days may begin as early as 8 a.m. “Specific start times for each event will be posted and e-mailed to players approximately one week prior to the event,” a SHFBET press release stated. As registration proceeds, tournament management reserves the option to combine brackets as needed if brackets do not fill. Brackets will be combined by age if possible to avoid combining skills. Skills levels include 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5-plus; skill levels will be divided by age after registration is completed. A team must play at the skill level of the higher rated player (or higher) and the age group of the younger player. Age is calculated as of 12/31/2025. Tournament players each receive a swag bag full of pickleball goodies. Snacks and beverages will be available.
Saturday, Jun 7th Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival Sixty-Second Annual Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival, a key non-profit fundraiser, once again is set for Lenoir City Park, 6707 City Park Drive, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 7, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 8. Open to the public, event entry fee is $3, with children 12-and-under free. Bus rides from the parking lots also are free of charge. Event beneficiary is General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ Suburbia Woman’s Club, Sponsorship are $10,000 (Presenting sponsor); $5,000 (Gold sponsor); $3,000 (Silver sponsor); $1,500 (Area sponsor); and $1,000 (Supporting sponsor). Visit lenoircityartsandcrafts.com/sponsors-lenoir-city-festival/ for more information.
Monday, Jun 9th Farragut Cheerleading will host a Junior Cheer Camp for rising kindergarten through fifth-graders in Lynn E. Sexton Gymnasium at Farragut High School from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Wednesday, June 9-11. “All participants will learn cheers, chants, stunts and a dance,” a Farragut Cheerleading press release stated. For more information, or to register, visit https://farrhs.givebacks.com//store/items/1185039

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.”

Town foursome are FIRST Lego League TN champs

Four middle school-age homeschooled and hybrid students from Farragut have teamed up as Brick Breakers so they could compete in the FIRST Lego League. That team, made up of seventh-grader Milo Roberts, 12; sixth-grader Wyatt Walker, 12; and seventh-graders Josiah York, 13, and Patrick Patterson, 13, won the state FIRST Lego League competitions. “FIRST has a couple of different programs,” said Megan Roberts, mother of Milo Roberts and a co-coach. “They do FIRST Robotics Competition at (Aerospace Robotics Competition) high school level. Then the middle school level is FIRST Lego League. “And, they just went all the way up the ranks,” she added. “We got a local regional (competition) in December (2024 in Jefferson Middle School in Oak Ridge) and we did well there.” Roberts said the team earned second place regionally, but still was able to compete at the state level. “That’s what motivated them,” she said about team members elevating their performance. “They saw exactly where they could improve and they worked really hard to improve.” The team competed in February in the state event at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville and won the championship, giving them a bid to compete at the world competition level, which was April 16 through April 19 in Houston, ranking 70th place.

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Annual Bob Watt Fishing Rodeo

A chilly morning with mostly gray skies did not deter 180 youngsters from taking up a fishing pole and trying to hook a few big ones. From one weighing in at .04 pound to a fish weighing 4.1, children from 1½ years through age 10 were eager to learn fishing skills in each of two sessions during annual Bob Watt Fishing Rodeo in Fort Loudoun Lake/Anchor Park Saturday morning, May 10. “The fishing rodeo went great,” Town Recreation and Event manager Rachel Malone said. “It was a little chilly and the fish weren’t biting much, but everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. We had 90 sign up for each time slot, which was the same as last year.” Winners in the 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. time slot were Mason Walker, Gabe Snow, Liam Walker, Barrett Everett, Peter Morrissey and Claire Morrissey.

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News

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Opinion

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School

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Community

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Sports

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