September
Wednesday, Sep 3rd
Volunteer drivers needed
Volunteer drivers are needed to provide one-on-one transportation assistance to Knox County seniors and people with disabilities. Volunteers will drive them and provide assistance at their destinations. Program vehicle and gas are provided. Contact 865-673-5001 or vat@cactrans.org.
Saturday, Sep 6th
Butterfly Festival
The 10th University of Tennessee Arboretum Society Annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at UT Arboretum Auditorium and surrounding grounds, 901 S. Illinois Ave. in Oak Ridge.
Activities include the UT Insect Zoo, two butterfly tents, educational speakers, children’s activities, local artisans, food trucks and dulcimer music.
Co-sponsored by the UT Forest Resources Research and Education Center, this educational event is designed for children and adults of all ages.
For more information, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org
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.”
