What’s happening in Oak Ridge from Oct. 17-22

Here is a summary of events happening in Oak Ridge from Friday, October 17, and continuing through October 22.

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

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

Oak Ridge High School Football – October 17

Oak Ridge Wildcats vs. Powell Panthers

Location:  Home Game – Blankenship Field.  Time:  7:30pm

 

Karen’s Jewelers Hosts Estate Jewelry Show – October 17

Location:  Karen’s Jewelers –1120 Oak Ridge Turnpike.  Time:   3:00-7:30pm

Among the jewelry are a ballerina pin presented to the actress Betty Hutton, Jewelry worn by Elizabeth Taylor, John Wayne, Bette Midler, and a necklace owned by actress Farrah Fawcett.  For more information, call 865-483-6717 or visit www.karensjewelers.com.

 

Open Painting Studio – October 17

Oak Ridge Art Center – 201 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge

Time:  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 17

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 18

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.

 

Oak Ridge Animal Shelter’s half-price adoptions – October 18

Location:  Pet Supplies Plus – Oak Ridge.  Time:  12:00pm – 4:00pm

For more information about the Oak Ridge Animal ShelterÂ’s celebration, visit [email protected] or call 865-425-3423.

 

Fall Colors – Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – October 18

Location:  Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – 2010 Highway 58, Oak Ridge.

Ride Dates /Times:  11am, 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.

 

Karen’s Jewelers Hosts Estate Jewelry Show – October 18

Location:  Karen’s Jewelers –1120 Oak Ridge Turnpike.  Time:  10:00am-4:00pm.

Among the jewelry are a ballerina pin presented to the actress Betty Hutton, Jewelry worn by Elizabeth Taylor, John Wayne, Bette Midler, and a necklace owned by actress Farrah Fawcett.  For more information, call 865-483-6717 or visit www.karensjewelers.com.

 

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 Rangan Sukumar at 865-474-0519.

 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

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.

 

Fall Colors – Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – October 19

Location:  Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – 2010 Highway 58, Oak Ridge.

Ride Dates /Times:  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.

 

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20                        

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, visitwww.mmcoakridge.com/acorn or call the Methodist Medical Center Foundation at 865-835-5261.

 

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 21

Now enrolling for Fall Swimming Lessons – Last Day to Enroll

Location:  Civic Center

This session will be Tuesdays each week through December 9.  The classes include the Preschool Aquatics and additional levels of 1-4 and adult.  For further information, please call the Recreation and Parks Department at 865-425-3450.  Fee:  $65 with a $10 non-resident fee for children who reside outside Oak Ridge.

 

Print Making Studio – October 21

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.

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

Oak Ridge Farmers Market – Every Wednesday

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

 

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.

 

“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/.

 

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.

 

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 $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.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

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.

 

Oak Ridge Animal Shelter’s “Adopt a Dog” Event – October 25

Location:   Tractor Supply in Oak Ridge.  Time:  9:00am – 6:00pm

 

UT Arboretum Society Meet and Greet for Visitors – October 25

Location:  UT Arboretum – 901 Illinois Avenue.  Time:  9:00am – 11:00am

UTAS members and FRREC Director Kevin Hoyt will be greeting visitors with coffee and information about the Arboretum’s gardens and 250 acres of trails.  For more information, visit www.utarboretumsociety.org or call 865-483-3571.

 

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:  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.

 

Coffee Concert – Oak Ridge Civic Music Association – October 26

Location:  First Presbyterian Church, Oak Ridge.  Time:  7:30 – 8:30pm

Judy DiGregorio, mezzo-soprano, and Vera Maya, pianist, will present a program of all Hispanic music.  A reception with light refreshments will follow.

 

Open House and Community Food Drive – October 28

Location:  Information International Associates, Inc. – 104 Union Valley Road.  Time:  5:00-7:00pm

Hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.  Please bring non-perishable food donations with you.  All donations will go to the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee!

 

Dale Carnegie Employee Engagement Workshop – October 30

Location:  Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.  Time:  8:00-10:00am

Session Topic:  How the Best Senior Leaders Pave the Way to Engagement.  Breakfast will be provided.  Cost for Chamber members is $30, Non-members is $50.  To register for this session, visit https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e9pvowar248d984f&oseq=&c=&ch=.

 

Small Business Start-Up Seminar – Small Business Development Center – October 31

Location:  Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.  Time:  11:30am – 1:30pm

To register for this seminar, visit http://orcc.org/tsbdc/seminar.html.

 

Animal Costume Party at Oak Ridge Animal Shelter – November 1

Please bring your vaccinated pets to the shelter and photos of your pets will be posted to our Facebook page.   Time:  11:00am – 6:00pm.

 

Fall Colors – Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – November 1 and 2

Location:  Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – 2010 Highway 58, Oak Ridge.

Ride Dates/Times:  11/1 at 11am, 1pm and 3pm; 11/2 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.

 

Thanksgiving Train Ride – Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – November 28 and 29

Location:  Secret City Scenic Excursion Train – 2010 Highway 58, Oak Ridge.

Ride Dates/Times:  11am, 1pm and 3pm

During your train ride, passengers will hear the story of the Manhattan Project, which was one of the most remarkable industrial achievements ever accomplished.  For more information, call 865-241-2140 or visit www.southernappalachia.railway.museum.

 

Secret City Half Marathon and 5k Race  – November 29 and 30

November 29:  5k race to start/finish near the Oak Ridge Civic Center.  It is a USATF certified course.  Packet pick-up and registration starts at 6:00am at the Health and Fitness Expo at the Oak Ridge Civic Center.  Race will begin at 7:30am.  To register online, visit http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventOverview.aspx?fEID=14997 .

November 30:  Half Marathon (13.1 mile) to start/finish at the National Fitness Center at 750 Briarcliff Road, Oak Ridge.  It will run along city streets and greenways. To register for the Half Marathon, visit https://runsignup.com/Register/?raceId=11256.

For more information about either of these events, visit http://secretcityhalfmarathon.com/.

 

IN THE AREA:

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.

 

October Sky Festival and Car Show – October 18

Location:  Arrowhead Park, Oliver Springs.  Time:  9:00am – 4:00pm

Activities include music all day, artist and author signings, 100-plus vendors, walking/driving tour of historic homes and sites, and a kid zone!  Check out the following website for vendor information, activities, and links to the artist and authors:  www.octoberskyfestivaltn.org.

 

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 visit www.norrisdamstatepark.org.