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Dine and Donate to help ADFAC on Monday

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Flashback: The five participating Subway restaurants have supported ADFAC for more than a decade, starting with the first “Feed the Need” event in 2007. This photo is from 2013, taken at the Clinton Subway at 1108 N. Charles G. Seivers Boulevard. (Submitted photo)

 

On Monday, March 9, you can help local families simply by eating out! On that day, participating restaurants will donate a portion of sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC).

March’s featured Dine & Donate supporters are five Anderson County Subway restaurants: two locations in Clinton, one in Oak Ridge at 1968 Oak Ridge Turnpike, and one each in Oliver Springs and Rocky Top. Known for sandwiches topped with your choice of fresh ingredients, Subway also offers daily soups, pizza, salads, and fresh-baked cookies, a press release said. [Read more…]

ADFAC’s Dine & Donate is Monday

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Joey and Steve Sherman at the Mediterranean Delight (Submitted photo)

Joey and Steve Sherman at the Mediterranean Delight (Submitted photo)

 

On Monday, April 8, several area restaurants are donating a portion of their sales to Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC).

“Enjoy a fantastic lunch or dinner out, and help a valuable organization at the same time,” a press release said. “It’s a win-win!”

The featured partner restaurant for April is Mediterranean Delight, located at 160 Bus Terminal Rd, #A, in Oak Ridge.

“This little restaurant is one of the Secret City’s best kept secrets!” the press release said. “Fresh treats that you just can’t get anywhere else in town!” [Read more…]

Dog Moon Books has author meet and greet on Saturday

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JC Morrows (Submitted photo)

JC Morrows (Submitted photo)

Dog Moon Books in Oliver Springs has an author meet and greet on Saturday.

The meet and greet is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 16.

“Come meet local best-selling young adult, sci-fi/fantasy author JC Morrows,” a press release said. [Read more…]

Dog Moon Books has grand opening on Saturday

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Dog Moon Books in Oliver Springs has a grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019.

Dog Moon Books in Oliver Springs has a grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019.

 

Dog Moon Books has a grand opening celebration in Oliver Springs on Saturday.

The grand opening is scheduled from noon until 8 p.m. Saturday, January 26. It will include a door prize, book drawings, and refreshments, according to an event flyer.

Local science fiction author Thomas A. Farmer will be there for a meet-and-greet from 2 to 4 p.m., the flyer said. [Read more…]

Today: Dine and Donate helps ADFAC

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Homemade baklava is just one of many treats you can find at Mediterranean Delight in Oak Ridge. The restaurant offers holiday gift packages of baked goods, as well as catering services. (Submitted photo)

Homemade baklava is just one of many treats you can find at Mediterranean Delight in Oak Ridge. The restaurant offers holiday gift packages of baked goods, as well as catering services. (Submitted photo)

 

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A fantastic dining experience, right here at home? And you can help others at the same time? What else can you ask for!

On Monday, December 10, Mediterranean Delight, located at 160 Bus Terminal Road, will be featured as one of several local restaurants donating a portion of their sales to Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC). This cozy dining spot is perfect for take-out and offers a small dining area as well. Stop by to grab some of your favorite Mediterranean dishes on your way home from work or some quick early-week holiday shopping. [Read more…]

Dine & Donate: Enjoy fantastic food, support amazing organization

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The featured restaurant for Dine and Donate in May, which benefits ADFAC, is Hoskins restaurant at 111 N. Main St. in Clinton. (Submitted photo)

The featured restaurant for Dine and Donate in May, which benefits ADFAC, is Hoskins restaurant at 111 N. Main St. in Clinton. (Submitted photo)

 

Thirteen local restaurants are donating a portion of their sales to Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties on Monday.

“The weather is finally warming up, so come enjoy any of the restaurants’ outdoor seating, or maybe even get a meal to go for a picnic,” a press release said.

The featured restaurant for May is Hoskins restaurant at 111 North Main Street in Clinton.

“This staple of the Clinton community has long been a supporter of worthwhile causes in our area, and ADFAC is thrilled they have chosen to work with them as well!” the press release said. [Read more…]

Monday, March 12: Eat out for ADFAC!

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Pictured above is Cesar Ortiz, owner of Gallo Loco, who invites you to celebrate Dine & Donate by eating out on Monday, March 12, 2018. (Submitted photo)

Pictured above is Cesar Ortiz, owner of Gallo Loco, who invites you to celebrate Dine & Donate by eating out on Monday, March 12, 2018. (Submitted photo)

 

Did you know you can support a fantastic organization in our community just by eating? Does it sound too good to be true? The second Monday of each month marks the Dine and Donate promotion for Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC. Several area restaurants have pledged to donate a portion of their sales for the day to support ADFAC’s important programs to promote self-sustainability for families in our area, a press release said.

The featured restaurant for March is Gallo Loco Mexican restaurant at 80 East Tennessee Avenue in Oak Ridge. The press release said this cozy Mexican restaurant is regularly mentioned as a favorite by locals, and their friendly atmosphere can’t be beat! Stop by on Monday, March 12, and find out for yourself why this spot will become one of your favorites, too!

Other restaurants supporting ADFAC on Monday, and each month, are Burchfield’s, Dean’s, Hoskins, Mediterranean Delight, Outback Steakhouse, Razzleberry’s, Soup Kitchen, Subway locations in Clinton (both), west Oak Ridge (1968 Oak Ridge Turnpike), Oliver Springs, and Rocky Top. So many tasty opportunities to support a valued organization in our community! [Read more…]

Help ADFAC through Dine & Donate today

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On Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, thirteen restaurant locations throughout Anderson County will donate a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC). The event, Dine & Donate, happens on the second Monday of each month. (Submitted photo)

On Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, thirteen restaurant locations throughout Anderson County will donate a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC). The event, Dine & Donate, happens on the second Monday of each month. (Submitted photo)

 

On Monday, December 11, thirteen restaurant locations throughout Anderson County will donate a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC). The event, Dine & Donate, happens on the second Monday of each month.

Monday, December 11, is an opportunity to sample fresh subs from Subway’s five locations in Anderson County, a press release said. The restaurant is featuring Reuben’s at this time, either corned beef or turkey, the release said.

“It’s all fresh at Subway,” the press release said. “Rolls for subs are baked fresh each day, as are the cookies. In addition, the vegetables are washed and freshly sliced every morning.” [Read more…]

Dine & Donate: Treat mom early on Monday, May 8

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Operating since 1930, Hoskins is an institution in downtown Clinton. The restaurant is well known for its 1940s-style soda fountain and daily lunch specials, and it is a great place to start your day with time-honored breakfast items. (Submitted photo)

 

On Monday, May 8, eleven local restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC).

Dine & Donate Mondays are always an easy way to treat loved ones to a special meal that also gives back to the community, a press release said.

“With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, Dine & Donate is a fantastic way to celebrate early with the mom(s) in your life!” the press release said.

Participating restaurants are: [Read more…]

Starting Monday, 12 local restaurants to participate in ADFAC’s Dine & Donate

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ADFAC volunteer Carol Smallridge, left, and Burchfield’s Food and Beverage Manager Walter Duebler are pictured above. Burchfield’s, located at the DoubleTree in Oak Ridge, has been a loyal supporter of ADFAC for many years, and ADFAC says it’s proud Burchfield’s is participating in “A Year of Dine & Donate!” (Photo courtesy ADFAC)

 

Starting on Monday, 12 local restaurants will participate in ADFAC’s “A Year of Dine & Donate.”

On Dine & Donate Mondays (the second Monday of each month), the restaurants listed below will donate a significant portion of their daily sales to ADFAC.

In Clinton:

  • Gondolier
  • Hoskins
  • Riverview Grill

In Oak Ridge:

  • Burchfield’s
  • Dean’s
  • Gallo Loco
  • Mediterranean Delight
  • Outback
  • Popeyes
  • Razzleberry’s
  • Soup Kitchen

Both Subways in Clinton will participate and so will the Subway at 1968 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge, and the Subways in Oliver Springs and Rocky Top. [Read more…]

Six AC businesses sell beer to minor in sting

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Anderson County Sheriff Patch

During the last two weeks, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, in cooperation with the Rocky Top Police Department, the Oliver Springs Police Department, and Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention of Anderson County, or ASAP, conducted compliance checks of local businesses who sell beer.

Investigators with the Sheriff’s Special Operations Unit and officers from the Rocky Top and Oliver Springs Police Departments visited 36 businesses to try to buy beer, a press release said. Six sold beer to the underage person. Four of the six checked for identification but still sold beer to the underage purchaser. Two businesses were closed.

The following businesses sold beer to the underage person:

Al’s Market New River Highway Briceville
Hitching Post Clinton Highway Clinton
Marathon (Fast Track) Lake City Highway Rocky Top
Smokes and Things Clinton Highway Powell
V Night Club North Main Street Rocky Top
Weigel’s Clinton Highway Powell

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Dollar General to celebrate grand opening of new store in Oliver Springs

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Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 105 Jackson Lane in Oliver Springs this Saturday, May 9, at 8 a.m. with free prizes and special deals, a press release said.

Also, the first 50 adult shoppers at the store will receive a $10 Dollar General gift card, and the first 200 shoppers will receive a Dollar General tote bag, among other giveaways.

In the press release, Dollar General said it intends to offer Oliver Springs residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. [Read more…]