The Soccer Club of Oak Ridge is offering a soccer academy in March for boys and girls between 5 and 8 years old.
The academy includes eight weeks of training that starts March 19 at Katie Hunter Field in Oak Ridge.
Father-daughter hike at UT Arboretum on Saturday
Jeff Holt, pictured above in the green jacket and baseball cap, will lead a Saturday morning hike for fathers and daughters at the University of Tennessee Arboretum in Oak Ridge. (Submitted photo)
The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will have its 2013 Father-Daughter Hike on Saturday at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge.
The hike starts at 9 a.m. Saturday in the UT Arboretum parking lot at 901 S. Illinois Ave.
To learn more about the Arboretum Society, go to www.utarboretumsociety.org.
First Oak Ridge nature walk Saturday
The Oak Ridge Environmental Research Park’s first spring nature walk of 2013 will focus on studies of the American woodcock and winter astronomy on Saturday, Feb. 23.
The walk from 5:30-9 p.m. will include opportunities to view demonstrations of the American woodcock’s elaborate flight displays. Also, a trained falconer from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will have two different hawks on hand for participants to learn about.
Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch has 5K race, food, fun to raise funds
Oak Ridge Community Resource Officer Daniel McFee is pictured above during a presentation on bicycle and motorcycle officers during a Citizens Police Academy.
The Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch Program will host a 5K race and community event on April 20 to raise funds for the program.
The race will begin and end on Badger Avenue behind the American Museum of Science and Energy. It will start at 8:30 a.m. and the fun, food, and games will begin at 10 a.m., immediately after the race awards ceremony, a city press release said.
The Oak Ridge Neighborhood Watch Program began in 2005 with Sgt. Shannah Newman partnered with a handful of citizens, the release said. The program has since grown to about 1,000 members, 180 blocks, 21 districts, and an executive board of citizen volunteers.
Three found after unexpected camping trip
Information from WYSH Radio
Rescue crews located three people reported missing after not returning from an ATV ride uninjured Saturday morning.
Crews from the Anderson and Morgan County rescue squads as well as crews from the Marlow and Briceville volunteer fire departments and others assisted in the search for a grandfather, father, and son who went riding Friday on Windrock Mountain, got lost, and had to camp out in the elements overnight. The trio was located Saturday morning and, aside from one mild case of hypothermia, was safe and sound.
Windrock Park to host 2013 UTV Rally Raid Series, starts Saturday
Information from WYSH Radio
Windrock Park, which has a trailhead north of Oliver Springs, has been selected as the venue for the 2013 Rally Raid Series (UTVRR) by Quantum Racing Inc. Kick-off to the series begins this Saturday, Feb. 16.
Quantum Racing is based in Acworth, Ga. Its mission is to provide “world-class race services” to the off-road community, a press release said.
Atomic Rowing offers free rowing lessons this weekend
Atomic Rowing (Submitted photo)
The Atomic Rowing team is looking for East Tennessee student athletes (13-18) interested in trying the sport of rowing.
The team will hold two free youth learn-to-row lessons, followed by a no obligation eight-day trial period, for all prospective spring walk-ons. It is recommended that athletes interested in making the crew attend the lessons, but it is not required.
During tryout periods, prospective rowers will be taught equipment handling, basics of rowing technique, and safety. Students will be evaluated on overall athletic potential, character, team-first attitude, and ability to be coached.
Norris Lake cleanup scheduled
Information from WYSH Radio
Volunteers from Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, and Union Counties are needed for a Norris Lake cleanup on Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
During past cleanups, volunteers have collected and properly disposed of typical household trash, tires, couches, televisions, kitchen appliances, and construction materials including siding and shingles. All of these items would have been in Norris Lake if not for these volunteers.
Organizational meeting on Feb. 21 for Oak Ridge summer softball
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will have an organizational meeting this month for teams interested in playing in the city-sponsored summer softball leagues.
The meeting will be held in the Oak Ridge Civic Center Club Room at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb 21.
Oak Ridge athletic facility request forms now available
Request forms are now available for those interested in using Oak Ridge athletic facilities between March 1 and July 31.
The forms are available through the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department at the Civic Center front desk or online at www.orrecparks.org.
Civic Center locker rooms closed through Christmas, starting Monday
The Oak Ridge Civic Center locker rooms will be closed for maintenance starting Dec. 17 and ending Christmas, Dec. 25.
The indoor pool will be open regular hours Dec. 17 and 18 but with no access to the locker rooms. On Dec. 19, the pool will close at 1 p.m. and remain closed until Dec. 26, a press release said.
Recreation and Parks Department selling gift certificates for swimming
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department is selling gift certificates for 2013 swimming programs. Summer season passes, books of tickets, and swim lessons gift certificates are available at the 2012 rate until Jan. 1.
Certificates may be purchased at the Oak Ridge Civic Center front desk. The Recreation and Parks Department fee schedule will change Jan. 1, a press release said. For complete information on the new fee structure, visit www.orrecparks.org.
For more information, contact the Recreation and Parks Department at (865) 425-3450 or visit the city’s website at www.oakridgetn.gov.
