What’s happening in Oak Ridge from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6

Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge starting Thursday, Oct. 31, and continuing through Nov. 6.

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31   

Happy Halloween!!!

Oak Ridge High School Football – October 31

Oak Ridge Wildcats vs Anderson County

Location:  Home Game – Time:  7:00pm

 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Oak Ridge Transit System begins on November 1

The Oak Ridge Transit System is a fixed-route transportation service for the City of Oak Ridge that operates from 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Saturday.  Reservations to ride the Transit System can be made by calling 865-482-2785.  Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.  Priority is given to the elderly and handicapped persons with medical needs, but anyone can ride.  Popular destinations include, but are not limited to, shopping centers, senior and community centers, airports, and educational facilities.  Each one-way ticket is $2.00 beginning November 1.  Additional stops during a trip cost $1.00 extra and additional stops must be scheduled at the time of the reservation.  Further information is available through ETHRA website at www.ethrapublictransit.org/oakridgetransit.

 

Photography – Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge – November 1

Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge.  Time:  3:30-5:30PM.  Ages:  8-13

Learn basic functions of your camera and explore the possibilities of your camera’s creative settings.  Experiment with portraiture and microphotography using the museum and its garden as your backdrop.  Hand-color your photos and create a mixed-media collage with them and host a reception in the gallery.  Students should bring their own digital camera.  Fee is $50 for members and $55 for non-members.  Class limit is 15.  For more information, visitwww.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org or call 865-482-1074.

 

Open Painting Studio – November 1

Oak Ridge Art Center – 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge

9:30am– 12:00pm

Non-instructed studio time.  Bring all your materials and work at your own pace.  Any media.

For more information visit:  www.oakridgeartcenter.org

 

Open Fiber Studio – November 1

Oak Ridge Art Center – 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge

1:30pm – 4:00pm

Non-instructed studio time for all fiber/textile enthusiasts.  Bring your machine if desired and work with others.

For more information visit:  www.oakridgeartcenter.org

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Fall Colors – Secret City Excursion Train – November 2

This train ride gives you the opportunity to experience the journey enjoyed by travelers during the golden age of rail travel in the 1930’s and 40’s.  Passengers will begin their journey back in time abroad Southern Railway Coach Fort Oglethorpe, built in 1947.  Train Ride times:  11am, 1pm and 3pm.  Call for reservations and ticket prices at 865-241-2140 or visit the website at www.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

 

Youth Showcase – November 2

Location:  Grove Center.  Time:  6:30pm – 9:30pm

Join us for this Benefit Performance featuring live performances from Anderson County Youth, delicious treats from RazzleberryÂ’s and an exciting silent & live auction with Bear Stephenson!  All proceeds will be used to provide Child Advocacy Center services to abused children at the Child Advocacy Center of Anderson County Tennessee, Inc.  Cost:  Adults – $25; Children – $15.  You can purchase tickets online at https://youth-showcase.eventbrite.com or buy at the door for $5 more.  For more information, visit www.childadvocacycenter.net or call 865-463-2740.

 

Forty-Fifth Annual Open Show:  At the Oak Ridge Art Center – Last Day!

The Oak Ridge Art Center’s Open Show is a juried mixed-media exhibition open to all artists.  It is intended to showcase exceptional work produced throughout our region.  There is no size, media, or geographic limitations – it is open to all artists of all media.  The only restrictions are that all work submitted must be original to the artist (idea, design and production), created within the past three years, and have not been shown in a previous Open Show.  Artists are encouraged to enter up to the maximum of three pieces.  The juror will make all determinations on work selected for the exhibition and the awards.  For more information visit: www.oakridgeartcenter.org

 

All Saints Day – Oak Ridge Chorus Concert – November 2

Location:  First United Methodist Church.  Time:  7:30pm

The Oak Ridge Chorus will perform its own special concert under the direction of new conductor Seth Maples.  Features:  Where Your Bare Foot Walks by David Childs, When I Hear Music by Michael Martin, Battle Hymn of the Republic by Peter Wilhousky, and Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal arranged by Alice Parker. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for young adults and youths.  To purchase tickets, visit https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=80ec5821a422400d9669eb422d337dba.

 

Oak Ridge Farmers Market – Opens at 8am every Saturday

Location:  Parking lot across from Jackson Square – East Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge

For more information, visit www.easttnfarmmarkets.org.

 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

 

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back!!!  Daylight Savings Time Ends! 

 

Daylight Savings Time Ends – Secret City Excursion Train – November 3

This train ride gives you the opportunity to experience the journey enjoyed by travelers during the golden age of rail travel in the 1930’s and 40’s.  Passengers will begin their journey back in time abroad Southern Railway Coach Fort Oglethorpe, built in 1947.  Train Ride times:  1pm and 3pm.  Call for reservations and ticket prices at 865-241-2140 or visit the website at www.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4

Cold War Patriots Remembrance Quilt – American Museum of Science and Energy – Last Day!

American Museum of Science and Energy – Lobby

Cold War Patriots Remembrance Quilt display honors the nuclear workers and their contribution to America’s safety.  This one-of-a-kind Remembrance Quilt of 1,250 commemorative hand-written quilt squares forms an American Flag that measures 17 feet x 11 feet.  For more information, call 865-576-3200 or visit www.amse.org.

 

Aqua Power Classes at Oak Ridge Civic Center – Every Monday and Wednesday

Participants do not have to be able to swim, and do not have to get their hair wet.  Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30pm.  Cost is $5 per class, or $42 for a 6-week session.  Call Civic Center for details and holiday closings at 865-425-3450.

 

Ballroom Dancing – Every Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Location:  Wildcat Den Room of the Midtown Community Center.

Come join the Secret City Ballroom Dancers every Monday night at 6:30pm for ballroom dancing.

Fee:  Admission is $6 on live band nights and $3 on regular Mondays.

For more information contact Ann Stuck at 865-482-2658 or Patti at 865-482-3701.

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Print Making Studio – November 5

Oak Ridge Art Center – 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge

1:30am– 3:30pm

For more information visit:  www.oakridgeartcenter.org

 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Oak Ridge Farmers Market – Every Wednesday from 3:00-6:00pm

Location:  Parking lot across from Jackson Square – East Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge

For more information, visit www.easttnfarmmarkets.org.

 

ONGOING EVENTS:

“Oak Ridge in Art” – American Museum of Science and Energy – thru January 5, 2014

“Oak Ridge in Art” features eight framed prints and paintings by residents or former residents of Oak Ridge, including work by Nick Fielder, Helen Guymon, Fred Heddleson, Pat McWilliams Hoskins, Nancy Smith, Irvin Grossman, and Helen Bayless.  For more information, call 865-576-3200 or visit www.amse.org.

 

“The Science Maze”- American Museum of Science and Energy – thru January 12, 2014

“The Science Maze” where visitors get lost in science facts and discover interesting tidbits of science fields from astronomy to zoology as they make their way through The Science Maze.  For more information, call 865-576-3200 or visit www.amse.org.

 

Exercise for Fitness

Location:  Oak Ridge Civic Center

The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department is sponsoring “Exercise for Fitness”, an adult exercise program taught by Charlotte Hensley.  The class meets at the Oak Ridge Civic Center on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9-10:30am.  This well balanced program offers exercise routines that include stretching, toning, Pilates, and aerobics.  The instructor incorporates the use of a variety of equipment including fitness balls, hand weights, steps, and hoops to provide a comprehensive workout for each participant.  Participants may register for the class at the Civic Center Information desk from 8am to 10pm Monday through Saturday.  The cost for the class is $30 per month or $5.00 per class.  An annual non-resident fee of $20 per year is charged where applicable.  For more information, call the Civic Center front desk at 865-425-3450 or check out their web site at www.orrecparks.org.

 

Fall/Winter/Spring activities at Girls, Inc.

Girls Incorporated Sports Program, offers a variety of sports each year such as, volleyball, tumbling and running in the Fall; basketball and bowling in the Winter; and softball, tennis and a basketball clinic in the Spring.  For more information, contact Tracy Crossno, Sports Director at 865-482-4475 or email her at[email protected]

 

Sports in Oak Ridge

If you are looking for sports activities in Oak Ridge, check out the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department webpage, www.orrecparks.org.  Many different sports are played throughout the year for adults and children, (men and women’s softball, soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, etc.)  You will find the schedules for team sign-ups, and the dates and times that each sport is played on their webpage.  You can also contact them at 865-425-3450.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – November 8

You are invited to celebrate the new location of the Free Medical Clinic at 116 East Division Road, Oak Ridge.  The event will be held from 4:00-6:30pm.  The ribbon cutting will take place at 4:30pm.  Refreshments will be served.  Come join us in celebrating with the Free Medical Clinic.

 

AMSE Discovery Shop Discount Day – November 8

American Museum of Science and Energy

This is a one-day event, shoppers receive 20% off regular priced merchandise in the Discovery Shop from 10:30am – 4:45pm.  For more information, visitwww.amse.org.

 

Photography – Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge – November 8, 15, 22

Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge.  Time:  3:30-5:30PM.  Ages:  8-13

Learn basic functions of your camera and explore the possibilities of your camera’s creative settings.  Experiment with portraiture and microphotography using the museum and its garden as your backdrop.  Hand-color your photos and create a mixed-media collage with them and host a reception in the gallery.  Students should bring their own digital camera.  Fee is $50 for members and $55 for non-members.  Class limit is 15.  For more information, visitwww.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org or call 865-482-1074.

 

Ed Westcott Images – American Museum of Science and Energy – November 9 – January 26

American Museum of Science and Energy – Lobby

Ed Westcott’s images provide a look at the 1940’s history of Oak Ridge.  He is the official U.S. Army Manhattan Project photographer.  This exhibition is sponsored by the Y-12 National Security Complex.  For more information, visit www.amse.org.

 

Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC) Dine & Donate Begins – November 11

On November 11, the following restaurants will be donating a significant portion of their sales to ADFAC, a local nonprofit working to provide hope and stability to our less fortunate neighbors:  Mediterranean Delight, Papa Murphy’s, Razzleberry’s, and Ruby Tuesdays in Oak Ridge and Hoskins Restaurant in Clinton.   For additional information, please visit, www.adfac.org.

 

Annual Dinner and Silent Auction – UT Arboretum – November 12

Location:  Elks Lodge in Oak Ridge – 684 Emory Valley Road, Oak Ridge

Time:  6:00pm  Cost:  Dinner is $25 per person and there will be a cash bar available.

After dinner there will be a very brief business meeting to discuss the status of the auditorium project from Dr. John Hodges, III, Director of the East Tennessee Research and Education Center.  Then, weÂ’ll hear from our Featured Speaker, Dr. Robert Trigiano, UT Professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology.  According to his website, the aim of his work with dogwoods is to develop new cultivars with superior horticultural traits, which include disease resistance, more attractive bracts and foliage, including color and size, and adaptation to climate change.  Also, there will be a Silent Auction, including items such as:  gardening tools, plants, bulbs, bird houses, fountains, sculptures, books, wind chimes, gift certificates to area restaurants or garden centers, handmade crafts, wine, and food items.  All proceeds go to help support the Arboretum!  For more information, contact Lynda Haynes at 865-483-0525 or contact her at [email protected] or call Pat Row at 865-482-9096 or send an email to [email protected].

 

Social Media University:  How to Engage Your Audience – November 12

Location:  Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce – Joyce Conference Room – 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike

Join Nicky Reynolds, Vice President of the CVB in Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, to learn some tips and tricks on how to have a social media conversation.  Fee:  Chamber Members are Free; Non-Members $30.  To RSVP to this event, please go to https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e8e63ar0df1a92e7&oseq=&c=&ch= .  For more information, contact Lisa Hoyt at [email protected].

 

Annual Parade of Trees – November 16

Location:  Pollard Auditorium – 210 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge.  Time:  6:30pm

This event is a fundraiser for the Girls Incorporated!  Fee:  $70 per person in advance and $75 at the door.  For more information, contact Suzanne Shipley Kline at Girls Incorporated of Oak Ridge at 865-482-4475.

 

Holly Work Day – November 16

Location:  UT Arboretum – 901 S. Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge.

This is a Holly Volunteer Work Day.  Tasks include:  planting and mulching new hollies; selective pruning directed by Dr. Will Witte; general weeding and cleanup; and relocating the deer fencing around newly planted hollies.  Volunteers are invited to collect live holly cuttings for use in their personal holiday decorations.  This year each participant will receive a free holly plant from Elmore Holly Collection cuttings propagated by Carmen Gianforte.  The contact person for this event is Dennis Superczynski.  You can contact him at 865-675-8502.  For more information or to sign up, visit [email protected].

 

Annie – Oak Ridge Playhouse – November 22 – December 8 (various dates)

Oak Ridge Playhouse – 227 Broadway Avenue, Oak Ridge.

Leapin’ Lizards!  The popular comic strip heroine is back in one of the world’s best-loved musicals.  With equal measures of pluck and positivity, determined little orphan Annie escapes the orphanage and the clutches of embittered Miss Hannigan, in search of her parents who abandoned her years ago.  Yet, with a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City, she manages to charm the hearts of billionaire Oliver Warbucks, a loveable stray mutt named Sandy, and even the President! Dates and times of performances:  11/22 and 23 at 8pm; 11/28 (Thanksgiving) – 11/30 at 8pm; 12/1 at 2pm; 12/6 and 12/7 at 8pm; 12/8 at 2pm.  For more information or to order tickets, visit www.orplayhouse.com or call 865-482-9999.

 

Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” – November 23 and 24

Location:  Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center.

Time: 11/23 at 7pm; 11/24 at 2:30pm

Gala celebration at 5pm is included with admission (11/23 show only).  Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $10 for students.  Go to the following website to learn about the Encore and School Performances and the “Penny 4 the Arts Program” or to order tickets:  http://orcba.org/Default.aspx .  You can also email Wendie Aurin, ORCBA President, at [email protected], for more information.

 

“Early 20^th Century Music” Concert – Oak Ridge Community Band/Wind Ensemble – November 24

Location:  Historic Grove Theater Performing Arts Center – 123 Randolph Street, Oak Ridge

Featured guest conductor will be Paul Brown, Anderson County High School band director.  The concert program will be music from the first decade of the 20^thcentury, the Roaring Twenties, Thirties, and from the Big Band Era.  Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and students.  There will be free refreshments in the lobby at the conclusion of the performance.  For more information, call 865-482-3568 or visit the band’s website at www.orcb.org.

 

AMSE CLOSED for Thanksgiving holiday – November 28

The American Museum of Science and Energy will be closed on November 28 for Thanksgiving.  It will reopen on Friday, November 29 from 9:00am-5:00pm.

 

Thanksgiving Specials – Secret City Excursion Train – November 29

This train ride gives you the opportunity to experience the journey enjoyed by travelers during the golden age of rail travel in the 1930’s and 40’s.  Passengers will begin their journey back in time abroad Southern Railway Coach Fort Oglethorpe, built in 1947.  Train Ride times:  11am, 1pm and 3pm.  Call for reservations and ticket prices at 865-241-2140 or visit the website at www.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

 

Thanksgiving Specials – Secret City Excursion Train – November 30

This train ride gives you the opportunity to experience the journey enjoyed by travelers during the golden age of rail travel in the 1930’s and 40’s.  Passengers will begin their journey back in time abroad Southern Railway Coach Fort Oglethorpe, built in 1947.  Train Ride times:  11am, 1pm and 3pm.  Call for reservations and ticket prices at 865-241-2140 or visit the website at www.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

 

Secret City Half Marathon and Expo Weekend Event – November 30 – December 1

Join us in Oak Ridge, TN, for an entire weekend of events!  From children to adults, individual and teams, with any skill level, there is a race for you!  November 30^th the race will be at the Oak Ridge Civic Center and AK Bissell Park.  On December 1^st the race will start at the National Fitness Center at 750 Briarcliff Avenue, Oak Ridge.  For all details or to register, go to www.SecretCityHalfMarathon.com.  Proceeds from the race will go to the following local organizations:  CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), ASAP (Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention of Anderson County) and TORCH (Trinity Out-Reach Center of Hope).

 

IN THE AREA:

Norris Lions Club Turkey Shoot – November 2, 9, 16

Join the Norris Lions Club for their annual Turkey Shoot fundraiser!  Funds raised at the event will support community projects such as the Norris Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity, Remote Area Medical organization, Kids Sight Screening, eye exams and glasses, and hearing aids for the hearing impaired.  The Turkey Shoots will be held from 8:00am – 2:30pm.  The location is on Highway 61 East toward Andersonville, just over 1 mile past the traffic light at Hwy. 441.

 

Appalachian Arts Craft Center Chili Supper – November 9

Location:  Norris Community Building.

The Arts Craft Center in Norris is hosting a Chili Supper with music by the Woodpickers and a silent auction from 5:00-8:00pm.  The cost is $7.50 for homemade chili, cornbread, dessert, and drink, plus live music by the Woodpickers.  Those wanting to purchase a meal served in their own handcrafted pottery bowl (which they can take home after they are through eating), can do so for only $20.  There will also be a range of homemade crafts, services, and other items up for bid at a silent auction going on during the evening.  For more information, call 865-494-9854 or visit www.appalachianarts.net.

 

UTV Rally Raid Race Series – Windrock Park – November 9

UTV Rally Raid is four hours of adrenaline packed racing against the clock during the hours of daylight and darkness at high speed.  No prior race experience is necessary and all classes of driver and vehicle are catered for.  There will be a race each month through the 2013 year.  You can race the entire series or just one race.  For more information, call 865-435-1251 or visit www.utvrallyraid.com.

 

7^th Annual Anderson County Veterans Day Parade – November 11

Location:  Downtown Clinton beginning at 6:00pm

The parade will take place on Market and Main Streets in downtown Clinton.  The theme of this year’s parade is “Showing All Veterans We Care”.  There will be a mini concert with Russ and Becky Jeffers at the Ritz Theater immediately following the parade.  For more information, call Leon Jaquet at 865-463-6803 or Lynn Fox at 865-719-9947.

 

Fall Ford Wheelin’ Weekend – November 15-16

Location Windrock Park

Join the staff of Bronco Driver Magazine, True Blue Trucks Magazine and James Duff Inc. for a weekend of fall family fellowship and wild wheelin’!  For more information, call 865-435-1251 or visit www.broncodriver.com.