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Register today: Roane State teaching symposium set for Feb. 25

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Roane State’s Symposium on Powerful Teaching, set for Saturday, February 25, will feature Nancy Surrett Gregg, a member of King University’s School of Education.

The annual event, now nearly a decade old, will be held in the O’Brien Theatre on the college’s main campus in Harriman.

Online registration is available through February 17 at www.roanestate.edu/symposium.

Same-day registration and check-in begins at 8:15 a.m. February 25 in the lobby. All area K-12 educators are invited, and many typically attend the symposium. [Read more…]

Register today: Love and Logic parenting class at First United Methodist on Feb. 26

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Would you like to learn how to never argue with your kids again? Then join us at First United Methodist Church, 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike, from 3:30-5:30 pm on Sunday, February 26, for our Love and Logic parenting class.

This class will be led by Holly Roe, a certified love and logic instructor. Roe is a well-known children’s ministries director, and she has a passion for helping parents and families.

The cost for materials is $20 per person. [Read more…]

Wildcat track pancake breakfast is Saturday, Feb. 18

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Members of the Oak Ridge Wildcat track team are pictured above. (Submitted photo)

Members of the Oak Ridge Wildcat track team are pictured above. (Submitted photo)

 

The Oak Ridge Wildcats track team has a pancake breakfast on Saturday, February 18. The pancake breakfast is scheduled from 8 to 10 a.m. February 18 at First United Methodist Church, which is near Oak Ridge High School.

Tickets are $5 and now available from any team member or at the door the day of the breakfast.

“So join us and have a short stack for a tall cause and thank you for supporting the Wildcat track team!” a press release said.

Book sale at Roane State Coffey Library in Oak Ridge on Feb. 28, March 1

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The Coffey Library at Roane State Community College in Oak Ridge is pictured above. (Photo by RSCC)

 

The Coffey Library at Roane State Community College’s Oak Ridge campus will host its annual “Love Your Library” book sale Tuesday, February 28, and Wednesday, March 1, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. each day.

The sale will include fiction, non-fiction, hardback books, paperbacks, textbooks, cookbooks, foreign language, children’s books, craft books, and more. Only cash and checks will be accepted. Checks need to be payable to the Roane State Foundation. Prices range from $1-3.

The campus is located at 701 Briarcliff Avenue. For more information, contact Christi Moss at (865) 354-3000, ext. 4739, or mosscl@roanestate.edu.

Spring maintenance planned for Big Turtle Dog Park

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Photo by City of Oak Ridge

Photo by City of Oak Ridge

 

The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will be conducting turf maintenance at Big Turtle Dog Park in west Oak Ridge starting in early March. The dog park will remain open to the public during the project.

Big Turtle Dog Park is at 2525 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

During the maintenance project, areas of turf being renovated will be closed off with orange construction fencing, a press release said. The fence will be removed once the new grass has become established. [Read more…]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Dine & Donate on Monday

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Surrounded by friends Jane Palmer, Cande Seay, and Nancy Gray, Becky Rushton celebrated her birthday at Dean’s Restaurant & Bakery last month. Even Dean’s employee Duncan joined in the festivities! Dean’s has been a loyal Dine & Donate restaurant for many years, and we’re so glad they are part of “A Year of Dine & Donate!” (Photo submitted by ADFAC)

Surrounded by friends Jane Palmer, Cande Seay, and Nancy Gray, Becky Rushton celebrated her birthday at Dean’s Restaurant & Bakery last month. Even Dean’s employee Duncan joined in the festivities! Dean’s has been a loyal Dine & Donate restaurant for many years, and we’re so glad they are part of “A Year of Dine & Donate!” (Photo submitted by ADFAC)

 

On Monday, February 13, eleven local restaurants will “share the love” by donating a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC. ADFAC’s February Dine & Donate event provides an early opportunity to treat loved ones to a special meal, all while supporting ADFAC’s charitable work and community restaurants, a press release said.

The participating restaurants are: [Read more…]

Eight Teachers of the Year announced by Oak Ridge Schools

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Teachers of the Year were announced Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, by Oak Ridge Schools. From left top row, they are Amy Brewer, Ashley Branson, Emily Haverkamp, and Julie Kinder-McMillan; and from left bottom row, they are Kristi Boruff, Lars Handoff, Tom Froning, and Glenda Bergener. (Photos by Oak Ridge Schools/Composite by Oak Ridge Today)

Teachers of the Year were announced Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, by Oak Ridge Schools. From left top row, they are Amy Brewer, Ashley Branson, Emily Haverkamp, and Julie Kinder-McMillan; and from left bottom row, they are Kristi Boruff, Lars Hondorf, Tom Froning, and Glenda Bergener. (Photos by Oak Ridge Schools)

 

Eight Teachers of the Year were announced Friday by Oak Ridge Schools.

Here is the Teacher of the Year at each Oak Ridge school:

  • Glenwood Elementary School—Kristi Boruff
  • Linden Elementary School—Glenda Bergener
  • Willow Brook Elementary School—Ashley Branson
  • Woodland Elementary School—Amy Brewer
  • Jefferson Middle School—Emily Haverkamp
  • Robertsville Middle School—Julie Kinder-MacMillan
  • Oak Ridge High School—Tom Froning
  • Secret City Academy—Lars Hondorf

[Read more…]

Senior Center offers free guitar lessons

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Guitar Intermediate Class

Free guitar lessons for senior citizens will begin with an orientation class on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at 9 a.m. at the Oak Ridge Senior Center, which was recently relocated to the Oak Ridge Civic Center at 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike. This is a picture of last year’s intermediate guitar class. (Photo by City of Oak Ridge)

 

Free guitar lessons for senior citizens will begin with an orientation class on Friday, February 24, at 9 a.m. at the Oak Ridge Senior Center, which was recently relocated to the Oak Ridge Civic Center at 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

Regular classes will begin the following Friday, March 3, and are open to area seniors ages 50 and older. All levels of guitar players are welcome. Beginner’s lessons start at 9 a.m., with intermediate lessons following. Bass guitar lessons are also included. [Read more…]

Altrusa to award scholarships for women who are non-traditional students

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Altrusa International of Oak Ridge is offering scholarships starting at $1,000 to deserving women to support their pursuit of education and/or training, a press release said.

The Sarah Ketron Scholarship is intended for women who are non-traditional students and have interrupted their studies for work or family obligations and are returning to school to complete their education. It is named in honor of the late Sarah Ketron, Altrusa president in 1973-74. She was for many years a school counselor in Oak Ridge as well as a community leader and volunteer, the press release said.

The Altrusa Scholarship is available for women who are continuing their education, post-high school, at an institution of higher learning, such as a university, community college, or technical college. [Read more…]

Roane State students will collect donations for Central American countries at Feb. 10 Princess Theatre movie night

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Sixteen Roane State Community College students are traveling to the most impoverished areas of two Central American countries to deliver greatly needed items, and they are seeking the community’s help.

The Service Learning in World Cultures class is seeking contributions of all types of school supplies and clothing. Students will be at the entrance of the historic Princess Theatre in downtown Harriman beginning at 6:30 p.m. Friday, February 10, to receive donations.

The college’s Arts and Lectures Committee is holding a free viewing of the film “Do the Right Thing” at 7 p.m. that night at the theater, located at 421 North Roane Street.

That award-winning comedy-drama, directed by Spike Lee, is often listed as among the greatest films of all time. The public is invited to view Friday’s screening. [Read more…]

Oak Ridge teen wins youth of year honor from Boys & Girls Clubs of Clinch Valley

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Jordan Hannah

Jordan Hannah

 

Oak Ridge High School senior Jordan Hannah has been named the Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Clinch Valley. Hannah was selected from among a group of four outstanding youth, a press release said.

He will now compete for the Tennessee Youth of the Year title and a $5,000 college scholarship from Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to live a healthy lifestyle, the press release said. Now in its 70th year, the Youth of the Year program honors the nation’s most awe-inspiring young people on their path to great futures and encourages all kids to lead, succeed, and inspire.

“Jordan is a terrific young man and will represent his club and community well at the state competition,” said Adam Wilson, chief operating officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Clinch Valley. [Read more…]

Y-12, Pantex donate $1.2 million to local United Way campaigns

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United Way contributions at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge and Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, totaled roughly $1.2 million, Consolidated Nuclear Security, the managing and operating contractor, announced Thursday. Contributions from employees, retirees, and the corporation were gathered during the sites’ recent campaigns, a press release said.

The campaigns also added more than 500 Leadership Givers, who have pledged to donate $1,000 or more. Corporate gifts of some $155,000 also added to the total. Funds also were raised through special events, such as silent auctions, and the sales of jewelry, books, and food items, the press release said. [Read more…]