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ADFAC Dine and Donate, plus Photo Contest, on Monday

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Enjoy fantastic food, support an important nonprofit organization, and qualify for a $25 gift card—all at the same time—on Monday, August 12.

Several area restaurants are donating a portion of their sales to Aid To Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC. Participating restaurants are Dean’s, Gallo Loco, Hoskins, Burchfield’s, Mediterranean Delight, Razzleberry’s, The Soup Kitchen, and Subway locations in Clinton, Oak Ridge (1968 Oak Ridge Turnpike), Oliver Springs, and Rocky Top, a press release said.

This month, in addition to enjoying a great meal and helping ADFAC at the same time, there’s an added bonus of a Photo Contest. ADFAC needs fresh, new photos to publicize its monthly Dine & Donate event, the press release said.

“You can help—and maybe even win!” the press release said.

Here’s how: [Read more…]

Dog Days of Summer in Jackson Square on Saturday, Aug. 27; enter photos by Sunday, Aug. 21

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Dog Days of Summer Pet Photo Contest August 2016

Photo contest deadline is 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21

Join us on Saturday, August 27, from 9-1 p.m. in Jackson Square for our “Dog Days of Summer.”

Crafters, artisans, antique dealers will be out selling their wares as usual. Stop by and chat with local animal groups or engage in an art activity.

Our art project for you is to enter our photography contest of your pet enjoying the “Dog Days of Summer”! Visit our website at jacksonsquareoakridge.org or Facebook page to enter your photo. Prizes will be awarded to pet/owner. Categories are elementary, middle school, high school, and adult. Vote for People’s Choice Award by visiting our events page and clicking on link. Vendors may register by visiting our webpage listed above. [Read more…]