What’s happening in Oak Ridge from July 18-23

Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge from Friday, July 18, and continuing through July 23.

This weekly listing of events is compiled by the Oak Ridge Convention and Visitors Bureau:

 

FRIDAY, JULY 18

“The Goonies” – Oak Ridge After Dark – July 18

Location:  A.K. Bissell Park Gymnasium (due to weather conditions) – 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.

(Due to weather conditions today, the movie will be moved into the Civic Center Gymnasium and will begin around 7:00-7:30pm. Call the ORCVB at 865-482-7821 or look on the Historic Oak Ridge Facebook page for details or questions.)  Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite character in conjunction with the movie.  Characters from the movie will be on-hand for photo opportunities.  So, bring your blankets to sit on the gymnasium floor or you can sit on the gymnasium bleachers.  (Please do not bring lawn chairs to tonight’s event, only bring chairs when the event is outdoors).   So, get out of the rain and enjoy a movie with your fellow Oak Ridgers!!!

 

1776 – Musical – Oak Ridge Community Playhouse – July 18

Location:  Oak Ridge Community Playhouse – Historic Jackson Square – 227 Broadway.   Mainstage.  Time:  8:00pm

It’s the summer of 1776, the American nation is ready to declare independence from England, if only our founding fathers can agree to it!  The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid musical life as human faces are put on the men behind the national icons. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote “Yea” in this funny, insightful, and compelling musical comedy.  For more information, visit www.orplayhouse.com or call 865-482-9999.

Open Fiber Studio – July 18

Oak Ridge Art Center – 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge

1:30pm – 4:00pm.  For more information visit:  www.oakridgeartcenter.org

 

SATURDAY, JULY 19

Deadline to sign up for the Children’s Museum’s “Kids Go Green” Family Gardener’s Club – July 19               

Location:  Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge – 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge.  Time:  9:00am – 11:45am

Learn the science of a garden and how to care for and plant the plants you love the most and then eat the garden’s bounty!  Visit the wildlife in the garden and become their friends while becoming a steward of their home, the garden, for six weeks.  So come on along and go green with the Children’s Museum.  Dates for each program:  8/2; 8/9; 8/16; 8/23; 8/30; and 9/6/14.  For the August program you must register by July 19 at www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org .  For more information, contact the Museum at 865-482-1074.

1776 – Musical – Oak Ridge Community Playhouse – July 19

Location:  Oak Ridge Community Playhouse – Historic Jackson Square – 227 Broadway.   Mainstage.  Time:  8:00pm

It’s the summer of 1776, the American nation is ready to declare independence from England, if only our founding fathers can agree to it!  The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid musical life as human faces are put on the men behind the national icons. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote “Yea” in this funny, insightful, and compelling musical comedy.  For more information, visit www.orplayhouse.com or call 865-482-9999.

Vacation Days – The Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – July 19

Ride Times:  11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm

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 atwww.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

Dinner Train – The Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – July 19

Ride Time:  Dinner Train – 6pm

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.  On the “dinner train ride”, a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Andras will be served.  Advance reservations are required as seating is limited.  Call for ticket prices and departure times at 865-241-2140 and visit the website atwww.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

Oak Ridge High School Student Council Flea Market – thru last weekend in November           

Location:  Oak Ridge High School parking lot (O.R. Turnpike side).

Oak Ridge Farmers Market – Every Saturday

Location:  Adjacent to Historic Jackson Square (East Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge).  Time:  8:00am – Noon

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 RanganSukumar at 865-474-0519.

 

SUNDAY, JULY 20 

1776 – Musical – Oak Ridge Community Playhouse – July 20

Location:  Oak Ridge Community Playhouse – Historic Jackson Square – 227 Broadway.   Mainstage.  Time:  2:00pm

It’s the summer of 1776, the American nation is ready to declare independence from England, if only our founding fathers can agree to it!  The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid musical life as human faces are put on the men behind the national icons. John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin attempt to convince the members of the second Continental Congress to vote “Yea” in this funny, insightful, and compelling musical comedy.  For more information, visit www.orplayhouse.com or call 865-482-9999.

 

MONDAY, JULY 21         

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, JULY 22

Print Making Studio – July 22

Oak Ridge Art Center – 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge

1:30am– 3:30pm.  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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

Interactive Family Music Show – Wonderful Wednesday at the ChildrenÂ’s Museum of Oak Ridge – July 23

Location:  Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge – 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge.  Time:  11:00am

The Interactive Family Music Show will be starring Steve Weeks.  Wonderful Wednesdays begin at 11AM and are FREE for summer campers and are included with Museum admission for the general public.  For more information, visitwww.childrensmuseumofoakridge.com or call 865-482-1074.

Oak Ridge Farmers Market – Every Wednesday

Location:  Adjacent to Historic Jackson Square (East Tennessee Avenue, Oak Ridge).  Time:  3:00 – 6:00pm

ONGOING EVENTS:

TN Creates – Oak Ridge Art Center – Tuesdays – Saturdays

Location:  Oak Ridge Art Center – 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge.  Time:  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.

DOE Facilities Bus Tour – thru August 29

Location:  This bus tour will depart from the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) – 300 South Tulane Avenue.

This tour is free with paid admission to AMSE.  Dates:  Monday-Friday from June 2 thru August 29.

This tour explores the original Manhattan Project sites around Oak Ridge and tells the history behind the development of the world’s first atomic weapon.  Bus participants must be U.S. Citizens, have a photo ID, and be at least 10 years old.  For more information, contact AMSE at 865-576-3200 or visit www.amse.org.

“Nikon Small World” – American Museum of Science and Energy – thru September 14

Location:  American Museum of Science and Energy

This is an exhibition of 20 award winning photomicrographs of various science subjects.  See the unseen!  AMSE admission is $1 for all ages in conjunction with the annual Secret City Festival.  For more information, call 865-576-3200 or visit www.amse.org.

Summer activities going on at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. 

For a detailed list of classes, workshops, Wonderful Wednesday Events, and other activities, visithttp://childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/activities/.

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.

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 $30 per month or $5 per class.  An annual “non-resident” fee of $20 per year is charged where applicable.  For more information, visit http://orrecparks.oakridgetn.gov/civic-center/classes-and-activities/ or call 865-425-3450.

Need some one-on-one Kindle Help? – Make an appointment at the Library! – Ongoing

Location:  Oak Ridge Public Library – 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge

This is a FREE program for the community and only requires that you bring your Kindle, your library card number and PIN, and the email address and password associated with your Amazon account.  To obtain a Library card or to make an appointment with Joan, call the Library at 865-425-3455.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Small Business Development Center Seminar – July 24 and 25

The Small Business Development Center offers free seminars to small businesses and those who are interested in starting a small business.  All are free but registration is required.  For more information or to register, visit http://orcc.org/tsbdc/seminar.html.

July 24, 11:30am – 1:00pm – Overhead G&A Costs Seminar

July 25, 11:30am – 1:00pm – Small Business Start-up Seminar

Scarboro Alumni Association Reunion – July 25-26

Following is the Schedule of Events:

Fashion Show and Dance – July 25

Location:  Pollard Auditorium – 210 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge.

Time:  Meet and Greet – 6pm; Fashion Show and Dance – 9:00pm.  Cost at Door:  $15.00

Parade – Scarboro Community – July 26

Location:  Departing from Grey Strang Baseball Field, Scarboro Community turning left on Benedict Avenue, right on Dillard, right on Wilberforce ending at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  Slots open for participants.  Time:  Begins at 9:00am.

Job/Health Fair – July 26

Location:  Scarboro Community Center – 148 Carver Avenue, Oak Ridge.   Time:  10:00am – 4:30pm

Admission – FREE!  There will be food, clothing, and educational vendors.

Reunion – Scarboro Community Center – July 26

Time:  7pm.   There is a $50 admission fee until mid July – No admission at the door.

Contact Rose Weaver, 865-924-2987 for additional information or for questions about any of the events listed above. 

Jazzercise – Wonderful Wednesday at the ChildrenÂ’s Museum of Oak Ridge – July 30

Location:  Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge – 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge.  Time:  11:00am

The Jazzercise session will be led by Michele Replogle.  Wonderful Wednesdays begin at 11AM and are FREE for summer campers and are included with Museum admission for the general public.  For more information, visit www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.com or call 865-482-1074.

Ribbon Cutting – David A. Vudragovich – HealthMarkets – July 31

Save the date for this upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony for David A. Vudragovich – HealthMarkets at 301-E Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.  The ribbon cutting will at 10:15am.

Ribbon Cutting – State Farm, Laura Lynn Riden – August 1

Save the date for this upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony for State Farm at 1143 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.  The ribbon cutting will at 11:45am.

Summer Daze – The Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – August 2

Ride Times:  11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm

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 atwww.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

Geocaching Workshop – Oak Ridge Arboretum – August 5

Location:  Oak Ridge Arboretum – 901 S. Illinois Avenue, Oak Ridge.  Time:  9:00am – 1:00pm

This is an introductory class on geocaching, the worldwide treasure hunting game.  We will learn the basics of using a GPS device, determining your location, inputting waypoints, following a short course, hiding a cache, and finding caches hidden by others.  UTAS Board Member Janet Bigelow will be teaching this workshop.  The workshop is open only to rising 5^th through 8^th graders.  For more information, visit www.utarboretumsociety.org .  Advance registration is required.  To register, call Janet Bigelow at 865-675-3822 or contact her at [email protected].

Interactive Singalong – Wonderful Wednesday at the ChildrenÂ’s Museum of Oak Ridge – August 6

Location:  Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge – 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge.  Time:  11:00am

The Interactive Singalong will be led by Greg Foertter.  Wonderful Wednesdays begin at 11AM and are FREE for summer campers and are included with Museum admission for the general public.  For more information, visit www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.com or call 865-482-1074.

“Einstein Simplified” Comedy Improv Show – Oak Ridge After Dark – August 8

Location:  A.K. Bissell Park Pavilion  – 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.  Time: 7:00

(In the event of rain, the show will be moved into the Civic Center Gymnasium.  Call the ORCVB at 865-482-7821 or look on the Oak Ridge Historic Facebook page for changes or questions.)

The Comedy Improv Show (Einstein Simplified) will begin at 7pm.  Come out and enjoy some laughs with your friends and neighbors!

The Temptations Revue – A Tribute Featuring Nate Evans – August 9

Location:  Oak Ridge High School Auditorium – 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.  Time:  7:30pm

This concert is presented by the Oak Ridge Quarterback Club with all proceeds going to the revitalization effort to restore the Jack Armstrong Stadium/Blankenship Field into a world class facility!  Tickets are available online atwww.temptationsrevueorhs.eventbrite.com.

Ribbon Cutting – Coulter & Justus Wealth Advisors – August 12

Save the date for this upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony for Coulter & Justus Wealth Advisors at 575 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.  The ribbon cutting will be at 9:45am.

 

How Smart Leaders Create Engaged Employees – Dale Carnegie Workshop Series – Begins August 14

Location:  Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce – 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge.  Time:  7:30am – 9:30am

This is a six-workshop series on Employee Engagement, with the first session being “How Smart Leaders Create Engaged Employees”. Join us and learn how you can increase productivity and reduce turnover by cultivating a workforce of engaged employees.  Cost for Chamber Members is $30 per session or $159 for all six sessions.  Cost for Non-Chamber Members is $50 per session or $259 for all six sessions.  Dates of sessions:  8/14; 10/30; 1/2015; 3/2015; 5/2015; 8/2015.  To register for the one or all of the sessions, click here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e9hzzs4w2366121b&oseq=&c=&ch= .  For more information, contact Lisa Hoyt at 865-483-1321 or email her at [email protected].

Summer Daze – The Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – August 15

Ride Times:  1:00pm, and 3:00pm

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 atwww.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

Summer Daze – The Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – August 16

Ride Times:  11:00, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm.  Dinner Train Ride begins at 6:00pm

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.  On the “dinner train ride”, a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Andras will be served.  Advance reservations are required as seating is limited. Call for ticket prices at 865-241-2140 and visit the website at www.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

IN THE AREA:

Anderson County Fair –thru July 19

For more information, visit www.andersoncountyfairtn.com.

 

Christmas in July – July 26

Location:  Historic Downtown Clinton.  Time:  10:00am – 5:00pm

The 6^th Annual Christmas in July will take place in downtown Clinton and will have town-wide sales, holiday décor, a visit with Summer Santa, holiday music, and festival treats.  For more information, call 865-463-8699.

 

BBQ Cook-Off – July 26

Location:  205 Strutt Street, Oliver Springs, TN.  Time:  Begins at 11:00am

All proceeds will go to the development of the Carmichael Park in Oliver Springs, TN.  To enter the contest, call Julia H. Daniel at 865-789-0846.  Application deadline is July 1.