The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department has announced the spring class schedule for swimming lessons and lifeguard certification.
Here is more information from a press release:
Organizational meeting on Feb. 21 for Oak Ridge summer softball
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will have an organizational meeting this month for teams interested in playing in the city-sponsored summer softball leagues.
The meeting will be held in the Oak Ridge Civic Center Club Room at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb 21.
Family Day at Civic Center Feb. 23
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will host a Family Day at the Civic Center on Feb. 23.
The new event will include games, activities, a chili cook-off, and free swim assessments for children, a press release said.
The Family Day is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 23, and adult volunteers are needed to help with the event, the city press release said.
City announces Recreation and Parks online guide
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department welcomes you to flip through a new online guide. The guide, which is powered by Calameo, highlights key information about the Recreation and Parks Department programs, hours of operation, parks, facilities, and events. New fees for 2013 are also highlighted on the guide.
To view the free guide, visit www.orrecparks.org and simply click on the guide at the top of the home page. The guide is easily viewed on a tablet, smart phone, or on your personal computer.
Oak Ridge recycles Christmas trees in January
Oak Ridge is sponsoring a Christmas tree recycling event on Saturday, Jan. 5, and Saturday, Jan. 12.
Trees can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the parking lot at Big Turtle Park off Monterey Road.
Youth Board seeking vendors for summer jobs, career fair for teens
Students are pictured at last year’s Summer Jobs and Career Fair for Teens at Oak Ridge High School. (Submitted photos)
The Oak Ridge Youth Advisory Board is seeking vendors for a Summer Jobs and Career Fair for Teens in February.
The jobs and careers fair will be from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Oak Ridge High School Café.
It will introduce students to possible summer job opportunities, future careers, and to potential colleges as well, a press release said. It will also serve as an excellent opportunity for vendors to meet potential employees.
Oak Ridge athletic facility request forms now available
Request forms are now available for those interested in using Oak Ridge athletic facilities between March 1 and July 31.
The forms are available through the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department at the Civic Center front desk or online at www.orrecparks.org.
Recreation and Parks Department selling gift certificates for swimming
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department is selling gift certificates for 2013 swimming programs. Summer season passes, books of tickets, and swim lessons gift certificates are available at the 2012 rate until Jan. 1.
Certificates may be purchased at the Oak Ridge Civic Center front desk. The Recreation and Parks Department fee schedule will change Jan. 1, a press release said. For complete information on the new fee structure, visit www.orrecparks.org.
For more information, contact the Recreation and Parks Department at (865) 425-3450 or visit the city’s website at www.oakridgetn.gov.
Oak Ridge, Woman’s Club light Christmas tree
The Oak Ridge Woman’s Club and the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department had the annual Christmas tree lighting at A.K. Bissell Park on Friday night.
Several hundred people attended the annual Christmas tree lighting and concert at A.K. Bissell Park and Civic Center on Friday night.
It was sponsored by the Oak Ridge Woman’s Club and the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department.
Entertainment after the tree lighting included music by the Jefferson Middle School Orchestra, a Linden Elementary School chorus, and the Oak Ridge Community Band.
Lifeguarding class starts Dec. 13
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguarding class that starts Dec. 13.
The class will meet:
- Thursday, Dec. 13 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Monday–Wednesday, Dec. 17-19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday and Friday, Dec. 27 and 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Christmas tree lighting at Civic Center on Dec. 7
Members of the Oak Ridge Woman’s Club pictured above are, from left, Betty Eason; Evelyn Moyers, civic affairs chair; Barbara Wantland; and Kathy Wilson, ORWC president. (Submitted photo)
The Oak Ridge Woman’s Club and the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will sponsor the annual Christmas tree lighting and reception on Friday, Dec. 7.
The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Secret City Commemorative Walk on the east side of the Oak Ridge Library parking lot.
A reception will follow in the Oak Ridge Civic Center gymnasium. Participants will enjoy refreshments and seasonal music, a press release said. The entertainment will include the Jefferson Middle School Orchestra, a Linden Elementary School chorus, and the Oak ridge Community Band.
Oak Ridge Fireballs win dodgeball tournament
Dodgeball tournament champions Oak Ridge Fireballs are pictured above, from back, Molly Landmesser, Ryan Pointer, Coach Lisa Summers, Mihir Mehta, Juan Fernandez, and from front left, David Laubach, Catherine King, Monil Mehta, and Andreas Sauter. Not pictured are Daniel Colburn and Drew Stokes. (Submitted photo)
The Oak Ridge Youth Advisory Board hosted a Youth Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 10. After three rounds of pool play, the Oak Ridge Fireballs faced off against Evan’s Shadow in the championship match, with the Fireballs winning 3-1.
It’s one of several events the Youth Advisory Board has scheduled this year. The board is co-hosting a Breakfast with Santa at Grove Theater on Dec. 1, and reservations are now available.
For more information about future dodgeball events, stop by the Oak Ridge Civic Center or call (865) 425-3450. You can also visit the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department website at www.orrecparks.org.
