Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge from Thursday, October 2, and continuing through October 8.
This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
Election Selection Candidate Events – October 2
Location:  Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce – Joyce Conference Room – 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike.  Time: 7:00am
The Chamber’s Pro-Growth Advocacy Committee is hosting this event for the upcoming November General Election.  All candidates for the Oak Ridge City Council and Board of Education are invited to attend.  Individuals are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates in advance and can do so by sending their questions to Greta Ownby at [email protected].
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
Oak Ridge High School Football – October 3
Homecoming/Hall of Fame
Oak Ridge Wildcats vs. ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂCampbell County Cougars
Location:  Home Game – Blankenship Field   Time:  7:30pm
ORCMA Octoberfest – October 3
Location:  Willow Ridge Garden Center – 97 Oak Ridge Turnpike.  Time:  5:30pm
Three types of keg beer from Smoky Mountain Brewery; German white wine; German food from Carmella’s Catering; and the Best beer stein contest!  Tickets purchased at Willow Ridge will be entered into a drawing for a $200 gift certificate. You may also make reservations by emailing ORCMA:  [email protected] , calling ORCMA at 865-483-5569 or calling Connie Smith at 865-482-9482.  Tickets are $60 per person.
Open Painting Studio – October 3
Oak Ridge Art Center – 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge
Time:Â Â 9:30am-Noon
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 – October 3
Oak Ridge Art Center – 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge
Time:  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, OCTOBER 4
Sarah, Plain and Tall – Oak Ridge Playhouse – October 4
Location:  Oak Ridge Playhouse – Historic Jackson Square – 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge.
Junior Playhouse – 1:00pm and 4:00pm
The classic heartwarming story of a widowed Kansas farmer with two children who places an ad in the newspapers seeking a wife.  He receives a response from a Sarah Wheaton of Maine who says she will visit the family for a month to see how things work out saying, “I will come by train.  I will wear a yellow bonnet.  I am plain and tall.”  The joys and challenges of everyday life are richly depicted in this exquisite, sometimes painfully touching tale.  For more information, visit http://www.orplayhouse.com/ or call 865-482-9999.
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Oak Ridge High School Student Council Flea Market – thru last weekend in November          Â
Location:Â Â Oak Ridge High School parking lot (O.R. Turnpike side).
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Oak Ridge Farmers Market – Every Saturday
Location:  Adjacent to Historic Jackson Square (East Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge).  Time:  8:00am – Noon
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Saturday Tennis – Saturday Tennis Group – Every Saturday
Location:  Jackson Square Tennis Courts – Broadway Avenue, Oak Ridge
This group meets each Saturday at 9am.  Community players of all levels are invited.  Just show up and ask for the Coordinator, Rangan Sukumar, he will get you started with players at your own level.  There is no cost.  For more information, contact Rangan Sukumar at 865-474-0519.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5
Sarah, Plain and Tall – Oak Ridge Playhouse – October 5
Location:  Oak Ridge Playhouse – Historic Jackson Square – 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge.  Junior Playhouse – 2pm
The classic heartwarming story of a widowed Kansas farmer with two children who places an ad in the newspapers seeking a wife.  He receives a response from a Sarah Wheaton of Maine who says she will visit the family for a month to see how things work out saying, “I will come by train.  I will wear a yellow bonnet.  I am plain and tall.”  The joys and challenges of everyday life are richly depicted in this exquisite, sometimes painfully touching tale.  For more information, visit http://www.orplayhouse.com/ or call 865-482-9999.
October Sky Movie – October 5
Location:  American Museum of Science and Energy – 300 S. Tulane Avenue.  Time:  2:00pm-4:00pm
The “October Sky” movie will be played in the Museum Auditorium.  Movie included with the admission price to the Museum.  For more information, visit www.amse.org or call 865-576-3200.
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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, OCTOBER 7
“BOMB” Author to speak at AMSE – October 7
Location:  American Museum of Science and Energy – 300 S. Tulane Avenue.  Time:  6:00pm
AMSE will host award-winning author Steve Sheinkin.  Steve wrote, “BOMB The Race to Build – And Steal – The World’s Most Dangerous Weapon”.   AMSE is excited that Mr. Sheinkin will present a program about his book.
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Print Making Studio – October 7
Oak Ridge Art Center – 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge
Time:  1:30pm– 3:30pm.
Non-instructed studio session.  For more information visit:  www.oakridgeartcenter.org
Disc Golf:  Random Draw Doubles – Every Tuesday
Location:  Carl Yearwood Disc Golf Course – Bus Terminal Road, Oak Ridge
Time:  6:00pm – 8:00pm.  This is a challenging but short Par 3 disc golf course.  For more information, call 865-425-3450.  This schedule will continue every Tuesday until September 25, 2015.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Oak Ridge Farmers Market – Every Wednesday
Location:  Adjacent to Historic Jackson Square (East Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge).  Time:  3:00 – 6:00pm
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ONGOING EVENTS:
“Masterworks:  Prints from the Collection of Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge” – Open
Location:  Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge – 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge.
“Masterworks: Prints from the Collection of Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge” is a newly opened exhibit at the Museum’s “Imagination Gallery”.  The exhibit features works by the world’s greatest artists, including Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet, and Rembrandt.  For more information, visit http://www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org , or call 865-482-1074.
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“Kids Go Green” classes – Ongoing
Location:  Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge – 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge.
A new list of “Kids Go Green!” classes is now online at http://www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/kids-go-green/.
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TN Creates – Oak Ridge Art Center – Tuesdays – Saturdays
Location:  Oak Ridge Art Center – 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge.
Time:Â Â 9:00am-5:00pm (M-F); 1:00pm-4:00pm (Saturdays)
The Oak Ridge Art Center is a Regional Museum and Teaching Facility offering the following activities:  Free Changing Exhibits; Opening Receptions & Gallery Talks; Exciting Special Events; Workshop and Classes that include all painting mediums, pottery & sculpture, children’s classes, jewelry fabrication, printing & etching, art appreciation, and many other arts and crafts.  .  For more information, visit www.oakridgeartcenter.org or call 865-482-1441.
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Aqua Power Classes – Every Monday and Wednesday
Location:  Oak Ridge Civic Center – 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.
Interested participants may register at the Civic Center front desk.  For more information, visit www.orrecparks.org.
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Exercise for Fitness – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings
Location:  Oak Ridge Civic Center – 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.  Time:  9:00am-10:30am
Classes meet year round.  Fees are $31 per month or $5 per class.  An annual “non-resident” fee of $20 per year is charged where applicable.  For information, visithttp://orrecparks.oakridgetn.gov/civic-center/classes-and-activities/ or call 865-425-3450.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tennessee State Senator Ken Yager to speak at Chamber’s Rise & Shine Event – October 9
Location:  AT&T office – 1291 Oak Ridge Turnpike.  Time:  8:00am – 9:00am
The guest speaker will be Tennessee State Senator Ken Yager.  Rise & Shine takes place on the first Tuesday of every month.  This event allows you to build business relationships and to hear from speakers about topics of interest for the community.  A light breakfast will be served.  The fee for Chamber members is FREE.  If you’d like to attend as the Chamber’s guest, please contact Lisa Hoyt at [email protected] for information.
A Passion for Service – Customer Service Workshop – October 9
Location:  Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce – 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike.  Time:  8:30am-Noon
Bill Drury will lead this seminar on “A Passion for Service”, a Customer Service Workshop.  Subjects covered will be:  Creating a vision for service, communicating respect to every customer, handling the irate customer, handling the ten most difficult customers, who really signs your paychecks, how to stay motivated, making a great first impression, how to personalize your service, how to listen better, and overcoming stress and burnout.  Register by September 12 for a discounted price for Chamber members.  To register, visit the Chamber’s website at www.oakridgechamber.org or contact Lauren Fritts at [email protected] or call 865-483-1321.
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Peters Jewelers Ribbon Cutting for 20th Anniversary and Remodel Celebration – October 10
Location:  1159 Oak Ridge Turnpike.  Time:  11:30am.
Come and enjoy light refreshments and register to win a pair of diamond earrings valued at $1,500!
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Fall Plant Sale – October 11
Location:  U.T. Arboretum – 901 S. Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge.  Time:  9:00am – 3:00pm
Come out and choose from a great selection of plants at the Arboretum’s annual plant sale!  Your support for the Arboretum is always appreciated!  Chairman of the plant sale is Norm Dobbs.  For more information, visit www.utarboretumsociety.org or call 865-483-3571.
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Fall Colors – Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – October 11, 12, 18, and 19
Location:  Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – 2010 Highway 58, Oak Ridge.
Ride Dates /Times:Â Â 10/11 at 11am, 1pm and 3pm; 10/12 at 1pm and 3pm; 10/18 at 11am, 1pm and 3pm; 10/19 at 1pm and 3pm.
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.  Advance reservations are required as seating is limited.  Call for ticket prices and departure times at 865-241-2140 and visit the website at www.southernappalachia.railway.museum.
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The Martin & Lewis Tribute Show – October 12
Location:  The Historic Grove Theatre – 123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge.  Time:  4:00pm
Ticket prices:  Advance is $27.50; At the door is $32.50.   Tickets are available through www.KnoxvilleTickets.com, by phone at 865-656-4444 or toll free at 877-995-9961, or in person at the door.
Oak Ridge Community Band “Days of Autumn” Concert – October 12
Location:  Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center.  Time:  3:30pm
The opening indoor concert of the Community Band’s 70th year will be featuring a variety of music including another appearance of the popular Dixieland Band.  Admission at the door is $8 for adults and $6 for seniors/students.  For more information, visit www.orcb.org or call 865-482-3568 or 865-323-2094.
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Camera Club of Oak Ridge – October 14
Location:  Roane State Community College City Room – 701 Briarcliff Road, Oak Ridge.  Time:  7pm – 9pm
Award-winning Knoxville photographer Genna Sellers will talk about “Learning to Compete and Competing to Learn” or “Are Photographic Competitions Worthwhile or Worthless”.  For more information, visit www.cameraclubofoakridge.org.
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Halloween Glow Disc Golf Tournament – October 18
Location:  The Mounds Disc Golf Course.  Time:  6:30pm-Midnight
For more information, contact Wayne Wiggins at [email protected].
Pumpkin Bagel Fest – October 18
Location:  Manhattan Place, Oak Ridge.  Time:  9am-4pm
There will be local vendors on hand, a dunkin’ booth, bagel chunkin’ contest (build your own catapult for distance), pumpkin pie contest, decorate your own bagel, tri bagelthon, and a pumpkin bagel parade!  For more information, call 865-482-2435.
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The US Army Field Band Rock Show featuring “The Volunteers” – October 19
Location:  The Historic Grove Theatre – 123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge.  Time:  4:00pm
This is a FREE event!  For more information, contact Stephen F. Krempasky at MASSKUS Productions at 865-288-0672 or visit www.masskus.com.
Methodist Medical Center Foundation’s 2014 Acorn Classic Golf Tournament – October 20
Location:  Oak Ridge Country Club – 150 Gum Hollow Road, Oak Ridge.  Time:  1:00pm shotgun start.
Registration is now open for individual players and teams, and a variety of sponsorship opportunities are available.  To learn more or to register, visit www.mmcoakridge.com/acorn or call the Methodist Medical Center Foundation at 865-835-5261.
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PRIMETIME Tailgate Party – October 23
Location:  Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot – 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike.  Time:  4:30pm-6:30pm
Registration is now open for our PRIMETIME Tailgate Party.  Join us for an evening of networking, building business relationships, and meeting the public all in a fun-filled tailgate party environment.  To register, visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e9pcq0y417cb9ad9&llr=sttrkqcab .  For more information, contact Lauren Fritts at[email protected].
Owl Prowl – October 25
Location:  UT Arboretum Parking Lot – 901 S. Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge.  Time:  6:30pm
Leaders: Kathy Strunk and Katie Cottrell.
For more information, visit www.utarboretumsociety.org or call 865-483-3571.
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Halloween Spooktacular – Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – October 25 and 26
Location:  Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – 2010 Highway 58, Oak Ridge.
Ride Dates/Times:Â Â 10/25 at 11am, 1pm and 3pm; 10/26 at 1pm and 3pm.
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.  Advance reservations are required as seating is limited.  Call for ticket prices and departure times at 865-241-2140 and visit the website at www.southernappalachia.railway.museum.
Cinderella – Oak Ridge Playhouse – November 21 – December 7
Location:  Oak Ridge Playhouse Mainstage –Jr. Playhouse – Historic Jackson Square – 227 Broadway, Oak Ridge.
The most celebrated of all fairy-tale characters is back in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic, Cinderella!  The ultimate rags-to-riches story sparkles in a far-away kingdom where princes, fairy godmothers, pumpkin carriages and soaring sweeping musical moments take you and the whole family on humor-filled flights of fancy and delight.  Enchantment abounds in this newer version drawn from the ABC-TV production featuring Whitney Houston and Brandi.  Performance dates and times:  11/21, 22, 27, 28, and 29 at 8pm; 11/30 at 2pm; 12/5 and 6 at 8pm; and 12/7 at 2pm.  For more information, visit http://www.orplayhouse.com/ or call 865-482-9999.
IN THE AREA:
East Tennessee Wanderers – October 4
Come for a walk (6 or 10K, your choice) in the woods with the East Tennessee Wanderers on the Gatlinburg Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains.  Walk begins at 10:00am at the Sugarlands Visitor Center – 1420 Oak State Highway 73 Scenic (inside the park, 2 miles south of Gatlinburg on US-441).  Restaurant lunch in Gatlinburg.  For more information, visitwww.easttennesseewanderers.org or call 865-742-6882.
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Clinch River Antique Festival – October 10-11
Location:Â Â Historic Downtown Clinton
The Festival will kick off with a “Kick-off Party” on Friday, 10/10 from 6pm-9pm.  Market Street antique and specialty stores will be open and there will be entertainment and food.  On Saturday, 10/11 from 9am to 5pm, more than 80 antique dealers and artisans will line Market and Cullom Streets.  There is free admission and parking.  For more information, call 865-457-2559 or visit www.clinchriverfallfestival.com.
Tennessee Fall Homecoming – Museum of Appalachia – October 10-12
Location:Â Â Museum of Appalachia
The three-day Homecoming is one of the nation’s largest and most authentic music and folk festivals.  Each day, musicians perform on five stages, filling the air with traditional mountain, folk, bluegrass, Gospel, and old-time country tunes.  The weekend includes demonstrations of pioneer skills, a large craft fair with authentic Appalachian artisans, and traditional Southern foods.  For more information, call 865-494-7680 or visit www.museumofappalachia.org.
Fall Jamboree at Windrock Park – October 16-18
There will be a range of events from guided rides, ATV Rodeo, poker run, Windrock Wide Open, Windrock Challenge, Drag Race, Mud Bog, and Dash for Cash!  For more information about this event or the area, visit www.windrockpark.com or call 865-435-1251.
Fall Color Trips – Norris Lake – October 18-31
Join us as we venture along the shores of Norris Lake on a pontoon boat ride and view the beautiful display of nature’s artistry.  Each boat ride will last approximately one hour and will depart from the Norris Dam Marina.  Park Rangers will narrate our trip with tree identification and park history.  The daily trips will depart at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm each day.  The cost is $7 for adults and $5.00 for children under six.  Trips will be canceled for inclement weather.  Please call the park office to register for a trip.  Call 865-426-7461 or visitwww.norrisdamstatepark.org.
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