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SARG donates $10K to Animal Shelter, has Gala Auction Friday

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SARG Donates to Oak Ridge Animal Shelter

At front left are Vada Oberlin and Secretary Shirley Auble of SARG presenting a check to Julie Armes of the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter. In back are President Jack Archer, Secretary Jan Baker, Police Chief James T. Akagi, Vice President Sara Moore, ORPD Capt. Mike Uher, Linda Gonda, and Lt. Robin Smith. (Submitted photo)

Shelter Animal Rescue Group recently presented a $10,000 check to the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter from an auction last year, and SARG is getting ready for this year’s auction. It’s scheduled for Friday.

The $10,000 check was from the 2012 Paws for Life Gala Auction. The funds are going to assist the shelter with updating and creating a clinic area to do exams, shots, microchipping, and other general exams. SARG will also use the funds to help some animal owners with surgical and medical needs for their pets, a press release said.

This year’s gala auction is at 6 p.m. Friday at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Ridge. The press release said the gala will benefit many programs that help hundreds of dogs and cats in Anderson County. [Read more…]

UT Arboretum Society hosts azalea workshop Tuesday

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The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will sponsor an azalea workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the UT Arboretum at 901 S. Illinois Ave. in Oak Ridge. Follow the signs in the parking lot to the event site.

“Longtime Oak Ridge resident Huey Sides, a true azalea aficionado, will share his lessons learned regarding the planting, care, and propagation of azaleas,” a press release said. “Huey’s knowledge on this topic has been mostly self-taught and demonstrated with over 40 years of both successes and failures in his New York Avenue backyard.” [Read more…]

Harvard psychologist to discuss dreams, innovation at Education Foundation program

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Deirdre Barrett

Deirdre Barrett, a psychologist on the Harvard Medical School faculty, will discuss dreams and innovation as the featured speaker during an April 26 program hosted by the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation that will honor teachers who have received the Foundation’s 2013 grant awards. (Submitted photo)

Deirdre Barrett, a psychologist on the Harvard Medical School faculty known for her research on dreams and hypnosis, will return to her hometown to speak on “Dreams and Innovation” on Friday, April 26, in Oak Ridge.

Barrett is the featured speaker at the “Dreams and Innovation” program hosted by the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation to honor teachers who have received the Foundation’s 2013 grant awards, beginning at 5 p.m. at New Hope Center.

The free event is open to the public, and no reservations are required.

Barrett is an Oak Ridge High School graduate, and she will describe how dreams contribute to innovation and problem solving, relating research from her book, “The Committee of Sleep.” The book is subtitled “How Artists, Scientists, and Athletes Use Dreams for Creative Problem-Solving—How You Can Too.” [Read more…]

‘VolsTeach Program’ at Lunch with League on Tuesday

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Peggy Bertrand

Peggy Bertrand

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“VolsTeach” will be the focus of a presentation by university faculty member Peggy Bertrand, the guest speaker at “Lunch with the League” at noon Tuesday in the Social Hall of the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church.

“VolsTeach” is a University of Tennessee program targeted to undergraduate math, science, or engineering majors who are interested in expanding their professional skills and exploring a career in secondary teaching. Without any additional credit hours, students can graduate in four years with a degree and obtain licensure as highly qualified teachers in their respective content areas. The program emphasizes early and ongoing field-based experiences. [Read more…]

Medicare changes after Affordable Care Act discussed Wednesday

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David Holden, a manager at the Knoxville–Knox County Office on Aging, will speak on “How Changes in Medicare Regulations Will Affect You” at noon Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church.

The Health Luncheon program in the church’s Activities Building, Room 102, is free and open to the community. The lunch costs $5. Call (865) 483-1318 to make reservations and indicate whether you wish to buy lunch. [Read more…]

Oak Ridge Community Band has last concert of season Sunday

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The Oak Ridge Community Band will be presenting its final subscription concert of the 2012-2013 season on Sunday afternoon, April 14, at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center.

The “Music by the Numbers” concert will focus on marches and challenging classical pieces, a press release said. It starts at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission at the door is $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens and students, and it includes free refreshments at the end of the program. [Read more…]

Farmer’s Market starts Saturday in Oak Ridge, opens new Knoxville location

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When the farmer’s market season begins this month, there will be another location for shoppers to find locally grown produce. The East Tennessee Association for Retail Marketing, or FARM, will operate two market locations in Knoxville this year, as well as continuing the Oak Ridge market.

FARM will launch this season on Friday, April 12, at 3 p.m. at the Laurel Church of Christ at 3457 Kingston Pike, across from Cherokee Boulevard. The Oak Ridge market will open Saturday, April 13, at 8 a.m., across from historic Jackson Square. On Tuesday, April 16, the new Knoxville location will open at 3 p.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church at 1001 Ebenezer Road. [Read more…]

Homelessness forum on Saturday

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First United Methodist Church and Trinity Out-Reach Center of Hope, or TORCH, are hosting a forum on homelessness from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

The free forum will be at First United Methodist Church in Oak Ridge. [Read more…]

Tickets for Soles4Souls concert on sale

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Tickets have gone on sale for the benefit concert for Soles4Souls, a shoe drive to collect shoes for the needy in our community and abroad. Tickets can be purchased at Razzleberry’s Ice Cream Lab, the Oak Ridge Universalist Church, and can also be purchased at the Youth Advisory Board’s “Battle of the Bands,” which will be held April 19.

The Soles4Souls concert will be Friday, April 26, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Robertsville Middle School. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for 18 and under. There is limited seating available. [Read more…]

Clothesline Project event Saturday raises abuse awareness, supports survivors

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Clothesline Project 2011

Clothesline Project 2011

With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Crisis Center has joined with Abuse Alternatives to present the 3rd annual “The Clothesline Project: Quilting Together Recovery” on Saturday, April 13, in Bristol, Tenn.

This event, which honors women who have been affected by sexual and domestic violence, runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and takes place at “Downtown Center” Farmer’s Market/Mural park on State Street in Downtown Bristol. Oak Ridger Mare Martell is one of the speakers. [Read more…]

Rick Springfield, The Dirty Guv’nahs to headline Secret City Festival

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Rick Springfield

Rick Springfield

Rick Springfield, the pop rock singer-songwriter and musician who won a 1981 Grammy for “Jessie’s Girl,” will headline the Saturday night concert at this year’s Secret City Festival, organizers said Thursday.

Springfield has sold 25 million albums worldwide, including 17 Top 40 hits, such as “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody,” and “Human Touch,” a press release said. “Jessie’s Girl” was a No. 1 hit, and the song earned Springfield a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal.

The Friday night concert at the June 21-22 Secret City Festival features Knoxville-native rock ‘n’ roll band The Dirty Guv’nahs. [Read more…]

Oak Ridge to fly flags at half-staff Friday, Saturday to remember fallen soldier

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Flags at the Oak Ridge Municipal Building and city facilities will be flown at half-staff from noon Friday until sunset Saturday in honor of a solider killed in Afghanistan last week, City Manager Mark Watson said.

Funeral services for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Michael Ward, 24, start at 10 a.m. Saturday at Weatherford Mortuary in Oak Ridge. Ward’s mother lives in Oak Ridge, and he attended Oak Ridge High School before enlisting in the Army at 17. [Read more…]