League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge Archives

‘Girls of Atomic City’ author at Lunch with League on Tuesday

May 20, 2013 By Dawn Huotari Leave a Comment

Denise Kiernan

Denise Kiernan, author of “The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II,” will speak at Lunch with the League on Tuesday.

The program begins at noon Tuesday in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church at 1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

“The Girls of Atomic City” is the true story of the young women during World War II who lived and worked in Oak Ridge, one of the Manhattan Project’s secret cities. Through their efforts were crucial to the development of the world’s first atomic bomb, the vast majority of Oak Ridge residents did not know what they were working on until the atomic bomb known as “Little Boy” detonated above Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: atomic bomb, Denise Kiernan, Ed Wescott, Hiroshima, League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, Little Boy, Lunch with the League, Manhattan Project, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, The Girls of Atomic City—The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II

‘VolsTeach Program’ at Lunch with League on Tuesday

April 14, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Peggy Bertrand

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“VolsTeach” will be the focus of a presentation by university faculty member Peggy Bertrand, the guest speaker at “Lunch with the League” at noon Tuesday in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church.

“VolsTeach” is a University of Tennessee program targeted to undergraduate math, science, or engineering majors who are interested in expanding their professional skills and exploring a career in secondary teaching. Without any additional credit hours, students can graduate in four years with a degree and obtain licensure as highly qualified teachers in their respective content areas. The program emphasizes early and ongoing field-based experiences. [Read more...]

Filed Under: College, Community, Education, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: engineering, League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, Lunch with League, math, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, Peggy Bertrand, science, University of Tennessee, VolsTeach Program

‘Understanding Evolution’ at Lunch with League on Tuesday

March 31, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

A licensed professional counselor will discuss evolution during “Lunch with the League” on Tuesday.

Friederica “Freddie” Nechtow will be the guest speaker, and her presentation will focus on “understanding evolution and the evidence for it rather than a debate of the pros and cons,” a press release said. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: evolution, Friederica "Freddie" Nechtow, League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, Lunch with the League, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church

‘Breakfast with Legislators’ on Monday

March 22, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

This month’s ”Breakfast with the Legislators” will be on Monday morning at the Oak Ridge Civic Center.

The hour-long breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. in the Oak Ridge Civic Center Social Room. A free, light continental breakfast will be served. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Government, State, Top Stories Tagged With: Breakfast with Legislators, John Ragan, Ken Yager, Kent Calfee, League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Civic Center Social Room, Randy McNally

Tennessee judicial redistricting to be discussed at League forum

March 20, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

There have been concerns about how plans to redraw Tennessee’s judicial districts might affect Anderson County, and a local organization has scheduled a Thursday night forum to discuss the proposals.

The forum is presented by the League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, and it starts at 7 p.m. Thursday in the City Room at the Roane State Community College campus in Oak Ridge. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Community, Government, State, Top Stories Tagged With: forum, judicial districts, judicial redistricting, League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, legislation, Roane State Community College

Alternatives to jail featured at ‘Lunch with the League’

March 18, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The director of Anderson County’s alternatives to jail program will be the featured speaker during “Lunch with the League” on Tuesday.

The presentation by Mike Baker will focus on alternatives to incarceration and the benefits to those affected, including their families and the community. The program starts at noon in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church.

Preventing, ending homelessness discussed at ‘Lunch with League’

March 4, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Programs that could help prevent, reduce, and end homelessness will be discussed at “Lunch with the League” on Tuesday.

Mike Dunthorn, program manager for homeless service in the Knoxville Community Development Department, will be the guest speaker at Tuesday’s lunch, which starts at noon in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church.

‘Breakfast with the Legislators’ on Monday

February 22, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

This month’s ”Breakfast with the Legislators” will be Monday morning at the Oak Ridge Civic Center.

The hour-long breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. in the Oak Ridge Civic Center Social Room. A free, light continental breakfast will be served.

‘Separation of Church and State’ discussed at Lunch with League

February 18, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

A retired professor of philosophy, religion, and community health will discuss the separation of church and state during a Tuesday presentation at Lunch with the League.

Paul W. Sharkey, who has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame and a postdoctoral master of public health degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, will be the featured speaker at Tuesday’s lunch, which starts at noon in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church.

City official discusses legislative agendas at lunch meeting Tuesday

January 30, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

An Oak Ridge official will discuss the city’s state and federal legislative agendas during a Tuesday “Lunch with the League.”

During the noon meeting, Oak Ridge Government and Public Affairs Coordinator Amy Fitzgerald will provide an overview of the agendas and discuss the impacts of the 2012 election.

Monthly ‘Breakfast with Legislators’ starts Jan. 28

January 20, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Randy McNally

John Ragan

This year’s monthly “Breakfast with the Legislators” starts Monday, Jan. 28.

The series is held at the Oak Ridge Civic Center on the last Monday of each month while the Tennessee General Assembly is in session each year. It’s sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, and it gives residents a chance to meet local representatives and ask questions about legislative issues.

Nonprofit leader discusses Manhattan Project park and others Tuesday

January 12, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

A regional director for a national nonprofit organization will discuss national parks and a proposed Manhattan Project National Historical Park, which could include Oak Ridge, during a Tuesday meeting.

Don Barger, senior regional director for the Southeast Regional Office of the National Parks Conservation Association, will be the guest speaker at Lunch with League at noon Tuesday.

“In his presentation, Mr. Barger will discuss the state of the national parks, political and financial ramifications, the status of the Manhattan Project Historical Park, and issues facing the national park system,” a press release said.