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Secret City Half Marathon Weekend to feature new 5K, 10K races; health, fitness expo

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Secret City Half Marathon

The Secret City Half Marathon Weekend at the end of November will feature 5K and 10K races, and a new Health and Fitness Expo.

The Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau announced the changes on Wednesday. The marathon weekend is Nov. 30-Dec. 1.

“With less than two months to the race, runners and walkers are encouraged to lace up their running shoes and sign up soon to participate in one of these great family friendly athletic events in Oak Ridge,” a press release said.

The first-ever Secret City 5K and 10K races will be held Saturday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 a.m. Both courses start and end near the Oak Ridge Civic Center and run through the streets of Oak Ridge. [Read more…]

Oak Ridge to support crime prevention with National Night Out

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Oak Ridge will join communities throughout the country celebrating National Night Out from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. The evening is designed to heighten awareness of crime prevention and to strengthen neighborhood involvement in anti-crime programs and police-community partnerships.

The Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch Program is supporting the Oak Ridge Police Community Resource Office in planning the city-wide National Night Out event. This year marks the 30th anniversary of this unique crime prevention program promoted by the National Association of Town Watch Groups. [Read more…]

City has lifeguarding course in October

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The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department is conducting the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course in October. Classes will be held during Oak Ridge schools fall break Oct. 14-18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Successful completion of this course qualifies students who are 16 and up to apply for a lifeguard position with the City of Oak Ridge. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. Successful completion of the class will provide the student with Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid Certification. [Read more…]

Knoxville Mayor Rogero to speak at Democratic Women’s Club meeting

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Madeline Rogero

Madeline Rogero

Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero will discuss the Democratic Party in East Tennessee during a Sept. 23 meeting of the Anderson County Democratic Women’s Club.

Rogero is guest speaker at the meeting, which starts at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, in the Oak Ridge Civic Center Social Room. A meet-and-greet will take place from 5:30-6 p.m., with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by Rogero’s comments, a press release said. [Read more…]

Water, aqua exercise classes start Monday

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Two water exercise classes start Monday, Sept. 9, at the Oak Ridge Civic Center.

Here is more information on the two classes: [Read more…]

Oak Ridge Community Band has Labor Day concert

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The Oak Ridge Community Band will performs its annual Labor Day concert on Monday, Sept. 2, at A.K. Bissell Park.

The free concert starts at 7 p.m. at the pavilion behind the Oak Ridge Civic Center. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor seating, and refreshments will be available for sale, a press release said. [Read more…]

Children’s Halloween Party scheduled, game booth sponsors needed

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The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will host the 2013 Children’s Halloween Party on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This annual event will be attended by hundreds of children and their parents. Activities will be planned for every room in the Oak Ridge Civic Center, and a hay ride will be offered in A.K. Bissell Park, weather permitting.

Businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor a game booth for the event. Sponsors will supply two to four volunteers to operate the game throughout the event. The Recreation and Parks department will provide the games and prizes unless sponsors wish to provide their own. Games should be age-appropriate for children age 10 and under. Applications can be emailed or picked up at the Civic Center front desk. [Read more…]

Swimmin’ Wimmin offer workout sessions

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Swimmin’ Wimmin will resume lap workouts on Wednesday, Sept. 4, in the Oak Ridge Civic Center pool. Workout sessions are scheduled from 8-8:45 a.m. and 8:45-9:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays when public school is in session.

Whether swimming for improved health or for competition, women of all ages who can swim laps are welcome to join Swimmin’ Wimmin for workouts. Fees to swim are $30 per month, or $5 per workout. For more information, contact Ginny Eyman at (865) 482-7946.

Memory Magic Scrapbook event Sept. 27 and 28

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The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring a Memory Magic Scrapbook event, Scrapping on the WILD Side, at the Oak Ridge Civic Center on Sept. 27 and 28. The event will include vendors, classes, and a large crop area.

Online registration started Aug. 19 and will continue until Sept. 22. Walk-in registration will open on Sept. 27 at 8 a.m. There is limited seating in the crop area and in each class. For a listing of classes check the website listed below. [Read more…]

Fall swimming lessons start Aug. 20

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The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will start fall swimming lessons Aug. 20 and 22. Classes include preschool aquatics and parent-child classes. Additional levels of 1-4 and adult classes are offered.

There are eight classes, each 30 minutes long. The fee is $65 with a $10 non-resident fee for children who reside outside Oak Ridge. Registration is at the Civic Center Front Desk with payment due at the time of registration. Cash and checks are accepted. Enrollment is limited. [Read more…]

Five-county Alzheimer’s Walk coming to Oak Ridge

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The five-county Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Oak Ridge Civic Center.

Participants will include volunteers and donors from Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Roane, and Scott counties to support those living with Alzheimer’s disease and honor those who have lost their battle with it. Registration opens at 9 a.m. on the 14th, with opening ceremonies, door prizes, and pre-walk contests on the schedule for 10 a.m. and the ribbon-cutting and walk at 11 a.m. [Read more…]

Fall volleyball organizational meeting on Aug. 20

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The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will have an Aug. 20 organizational meeting for teams interested in playing in the Fall Co-ed Volleyball leagues. The meeting will be held in the Club Room at the Oak Ridge Civic Center at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. League play is scheduled to begin the week of Sept. 23.

For more information, contact Paula Zarestky at (865) 425-3440 or visit the Recreation and Parks Department’s Web page at www.orrecparks.org.