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Free dental, vision, medical services in February

Posted at 3:15 pm January 24, 2023
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Remote Area Medical (RAM)—a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision, and medical care to those in need—will have a free, two-day clinic in Oak Ridge in February.

The clinic is scheduled February 18-19 at the Oak Ridge Civic Center at 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike. The clinic is in collaboration with the Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge.

All RAM services are free, and no identification is required, a press release said. Free dental, vision, and medical services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Health, Nonprofits Tagged With: dental, Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge, health care services, medical care, Oak Ridge Civic Center, RAM, RAM Clinic, Remote Area Medical, vision

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Tickets on sale for Flatwater Storytelling Festival

Posted at 3:00 pm January 23, 2023
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Rev. Robert B. Jones

The Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival in June will feature three nationally acclaimed storytellers: Lyn Ford, Bil Lepp, and Rev. Robert B. Jones.

“Well-known to audiences throughout the country for their wit and wisdom, these three performers are guaranteed to make audiences laugh, cry, and reminisce,” a press release said.

The annual festival is scheduled June 2-3 at the Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge.

The storytellers will perform different stories at each show. Two special workshops will be offered preceding the performances.

Tickets are now on sale at Eventbrite or in person at the Ferrell Shop in Oak Ridge (cash or check only). You can take advantage of the Early Bird Special and get a discount when you buy tickets for both the afternoon and evening shows on Saturday, the press release said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Storytelling, Top Stories Tagged With: Bil Lepp, Flatwater Tales Storytelling Festival, Grove Theater, Lyn Ford, Robert B. Jones, Rotary Club, storytelling

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Bird courtship to be discussed in UT Arboretum Society program

Posted at 11:00 am January 23, 2023
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Bird courtship will be discussed in a pre-recorded program of the University of Tennessee Arboretum Society in February.

“Bird courtship has begun!” a press release said. “Either from new partnerships being formed or existing pairs renewing their bonds, it is that time of year when birds are looking for a mate. Each species is slightly different with some feeding, some grooming and some snuggling. But can we call it love? Join us for this pre-recorded program to discuss bird courtship.”

Michelle Campanis, education coordinator at the University of Tennessee Arboretum, and naturalist Stephen Lyn Bales will discuss aspects of avian pair bonding in a pre-recorded program for February’s First Thursday Nature Supper Club, the press release said.

“This is one of our favorite and most requested programs!” the press release said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Science Tagged With: bird courtship, Michelle Campanis, Stephen Lyn Bales, University of Tennessee Arboretum Society, UT Arboretum, UTAS

Democratic Women’s Club to hear from AC Emergency Rescue Squad

Posted at 8:28 pm January 20, 2023
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

Representatives of the Anderson County Emergency Rescue Squad will be guest speakers when the Anderson County Democratic Women’s Club meets at 6 p.m. Monday, January 23, at Shoney’s Restaurant, 204 South Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge.

Chief Terry Allen and Paula Daniel from the Rescue Squad will speak about the nonprofit, volunteer-run emergency response organization that serves Anderson County, a press release said. The Rescue Squad responds to a wide variety of emergency situations, including missing children, traffic accidents, water rescues, and high school training events. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Community, Police and Fire Tagged With: Anderson County Democratic Women’s Club, Anderson County Emergency Rescue Squad, Paula Daniel, TDOT Yellow DOT Program, Terry Allen

Medicaid expansion forum is Tuesday

Posted at 12:44 pm January 16, 2023
By Carolyn Dilpboye Leave a Comment

The League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge and co-sponsors are hosting a forum on Medicaid expansion in Tennessee on Tuesday.

The forum is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, in the ORAU Pollard Auditorium at 210 Badger Avenue in Oak Ridge.

The forum will also be available by Zoom. You can access the Zoom meeting here: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Health Tagged With: League of Women Voters, Medicaid expansion

AMSE Foundation having art contest

Posted at 6:24 pm January 9, 2023
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The American Museum of Science and Energy Foundation is having its first art contest.

The competition is open to the public.

The foundation is asking those who enter the contest to make art that represents an element, elements, or the periodic table of elements.

“For example, an artist may draw a representation of the periodic table, sculpt a carbon molecule, paint a neon sign, or create a computer graphic of a blimp full of hydrogen,” the contest instructions said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Community, Entertainment, Museums Tagged With: American Museum of Science and Energy, American Museum of Science and Energy Foundation, art contest

Local volunteers place more than 1,000 wreaths

Posted at 3:49 pm January 7, 2023
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More than 300 volunteers placed 1,225 veterans’ wreaths at Oak Ridge Memorial Park on December 17 as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. (Submitted photo)

More than 300 volunteers placed 1,225 veterans’ wreaths at Oak Ridge Memorial Park on December 17 as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.

The day was commemorated at about 3,700 locations across the country, a press release said.

“Our heroes were remembered and honored as volunteers safely placing a total of 2.7 million veterans’ wreaths on headstones nationwide, while saying each name out loud,” the press release said. “Wreaths Across America would like to thank the community, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, essential truck drivers, area officials, and members of the media for coming together in unity and supporting those who have protected our freedom. Each person has played an important part in the mission to remember the fallen, honor those that serve and their families, and teach the next generation the value of freedom.”

Oak Ridge High School Navy JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps) helped arrange and conduct the opening ceremonies of National Wreaths Across America Day under the guidance of Eddie Lindsey, Local Wreaths Across America organizer, and Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens. (Submitted photo)

Oak Ridge Mayor Warren Gooch represented the city at its third annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Holidays Tagged With: Eddie Lindsey, Oak Ridge High School Navy JROTC, Oak Ridge Memorial Park, veterans wreaths, Warren Gooch, Wreaths Across America

ASAP, TN Highway Safety Office help reduce teen crashes

Posted at 12:51 pm January 6, 2023
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ASAP of Anderson partnered with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to effectively reduce teen crashes and fatalities in 2022, a press release said.

According to Tennessee’s Integrated Traffic Analysis Network, teenagers saw a greater reduction in speed-related crashes than other drivers from 2021 to 2022, the press release said.

“ASAP of Anderson is proud of our work to make the roads in Tennessee safer” said ASAP’s Prevention Coordinator Chantel Harris. “Our efforts like hanging up signs to not drive drowsy at every high school in Anderson County and encouraging our Youth Ambassador Coalition teenagers to post safe driving messages at their school have certainly helped.”

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Education, Front Page News, Health, Police and Fire Tagged With: ASAP of Anderson, Chantel Harris, teen crashes, Tennessee Highway Saftey Office

Medicaid forum in Oak Ridge on Jan. 17

Posted at 9:05 pm January 3, 2023
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

There will be a Medicaid forum in Oak Ridge on Tuesday, January 17. It will feature a family physician, health care campaign director, pastor, and health care economics professor.

The forum will be presented by the League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge.

The forum will be moderated by Zack Buck, associate professor of law at the University of Tennessee who specializes in health law, bioethics, and tort law.

Other guests will include:

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Health Tagged With: Derrick Hammond, Judy Roitman, League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge, Matthew Harris, Medicaid, Medicaid forum, William Culbert, Zack Buck

ETEC announces Muddy Boot, Young Professional winners

Posted at 2:45 pm January 3, 2023
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Image by East Tennessee Economic Council

The East Tennessee Economic Council in December announced two winners of its Muddy Boot Award: Chris Whaley, president of Roane State Community College, and Jim Rushton, who is retired from Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Katherine Roberts, deputy director of Y-12 Production Operations for Consolidated Nuclear Security, was named the 25th recipient of the Postma Young Professional Medal.

The Muddy Boot Award pays tribute to people who make East Tennessee better through their work and community activities.

The Postma Young Professional Medal recognizes a young professional making a difference in their workplace and the community.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, College, Community, Education, Front Page News, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: Chris Whaley, East Tennessee Economic Council, ETEC, Jim Rushton, Katherine Roberts, Muddy Boot Award, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Postma Young Professional Medal, Roane State Community College, Tracy Boatner, Y-12 National Security Complex

Closures announced due to weather

Posted at 9:31 am December 27, 2022
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Government offices and other organizations have announced they will be closed or opening late Tuesday due to the weather.

The Anderson County Family Justice Center is closed, and Anderson County government offices are closed.

The Seventh Judicial District Attorney General’s Office is closed.

City of Oak Ridge offices are opening three hours late, at 11 a.m.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Government, Weather Tagged With: closures, weather

Learn about secrecy, spies on Dec. 17

Posted at 11:53 am December 3, 2022
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The Oak Ridge Turnpike Gatehouse is pictured above on the west end of town. (Submitted photo)

You can learn about secrecy, security, and spies during the Manhattan Project in World War II in Oak Ridge on Saturday, December 17.

This National Park Service program is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. December 17 at the Oak Ridge Turnpike gatehouse on the west end of town.

“The program is accessible to all visitors and will give insight to what life was like in Oak Ridge during the Manhattan Project with heightened security, need for secrecy, and worry of spies,” the NPS said in a newsletter.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Education, Federal, Front Page News, Government, History, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: Manhattan Project, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, National Park Service, Oak Ridge, secrecy, spies, World War II

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