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Start off 2015 with ‘Dine and Donate,’ help ADFAC

Posted at 8:10 pm January 11, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Dine and Donate at Dean's

Oak Ridge High School students Keegan Yearwood and Camille Mauk-Olson know the best way to beat the winter chill: Dine and Donate! By dining out at Dean’s Restaurant and Bakery on Monday, January 12, the pair get to choose from a variety of hot home-cooked favorites including savory beef pot roast, pulled park barbecue, and turkey and dressing. Dean’s is located in Jackson Square. (Photo courtesy ADFAC)

 

On Monday, January 12, several local restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC. As the first ‘Dine and Donate’ of the new year, this special event gives local residents the opportunity to start off 2015 by supporting local eateries as well as raising funds to help the needy in our community.

Restaurants participating on Monday, January 12 are:

  • Dean’s in Oak Ridge,
  • Hoskins in Clinton,
  • Mediterranean Delight in Oak Ridge,
  • Papa Murphy’s in Oak Ridge,
  • Razzleberry’s in Oak Ridge,
  • Riverview Grill in Clinton, and
  • Salsarita’s in Oak Ridge.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Clinton, Community, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge, Sponsored Posts, Top Stories Tagged With: ADFAC, Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, Cande Seay, Clinton, Dean's, Dine and Donate, Hoskins, Mediterranean Delight, Oak Ridge, Papa Murphy's, raising funds, Razzleberry’s, restaurants, Riverview Grill, Salsarita's

ADFAC: Make the holidays happier with ‘Dine and Donate’

Posted at 6:12 pm December 7, 2014
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Mediterranean Delight

Open for lunch and dinner, and with a large catering menu, Mediterranean Delight offers savory and sweet treats ranging from hummus and shawarma to baklava. Mediterranean Delight is located on Bus Terminal Road behind Methodist Therapy Services.

 

Submitted

With the hustle and bustle of holidays all around, it’s a great time to treat yourself and your loved ones to a special meal. Fortunately, with ADFAC’s “Dine and Donate” event, there is a way to do that and support the less fortunate in our community.

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

Restaurants participating on Monday, December 8, are: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Clinton, Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge Tagged With: ADFAC, Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, Cande Seay, Dine and Donate, Gondolier, Hoskins, Mediterranean Delight, Outback Steakhouse, Papa Murphy's, Razzleberry’s, Salsarita's

Dine and Donate, an ADFAC fundraiser, returns Monday

Posted at 3:18 pm October 12, 2014
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ADFAC Dine and Donate at Salsarita's

Will and Leo Mauk-Olson help deliver supplies to Salsarita’s in Oak Ridge. Salsarita’s is a first-time Dine and Donate participant and one of five local restaurants participating year-round. (Submitted photo)

Dine and Donate, a fundraiser for ADFAC, begins its second year of food and fellowship on Monday, October 13.

On Dine and Donate Mondays (the second Monday of each month), seven to eight local restaurants donate a significant portion of their daily sales to ADFAC (Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties).

“Dine and Donate is a great way for local residents to try new restaurants or visit their favorites,” said ADFAC Board Member Cande Seay, who also chairs the Dine and Donate committee. “Last year, hundreds of local families and over a dozen restaurants came together to raise thousands of dollars to support ADFAC’s mission.”

Restaurants participating on Monday, October 13, are Hoskins and Riverview Grill in Clinton, and Mediterranean Delight, The Other One, Papa Murphy’s, Razzleberry’s, and Salsarita’s in Oak Ridge. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business, Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits Tagged With: ADFAC, Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, Cande Seay, Dine and Donate, fundraiser, Hoskins, Mediterranean Delight, Papa Murphy's, Razzleberry’s, Riverview Grill, Salsarita's, The Other One

Letter: Wells would bring conservative values, ethics to school board

Posted at 1:19 pm September 25, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Letters Leave a Comment

To the Editor:

Aaron Wells is holding a fundraiser this Thursday night, September 25, between 6 and 8 p.m. at Razzleberry’s in Jackson Square. He is running for a non-partisan seat on the Oak Ridge Board of Education. Congressman Fleischmann and Lawrence Hahn will be attending the event, and Anne and I would love to see you there.

Aaron values the importance of inspiring, high quality teachers in education. He wants to help Oak Ridge schools maintain their superb reputation in the future, especially since his own child will be going through this school system. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Letters, Opinion Tagged With: Aaron Wells, Anne McBride, conservative, education, fundraiser, Martin McBride, Oak Ridge Board of Education, Razzleberry’s, teachers

Letter: Urges voters to meet Callison, a ‘proven strong leader’

Posted at 12:46 pm September 23, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Letters 1 Comment

To the Editor:

I want to personally invite you to come to Razzleberry’s Ice Cream Lab and Kitchen in Jackson Square on Wednesday, September 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. to meet and support Kelly Callison, who is running for Oak Ridge City Council in the upcoming election.

I’ve worked personally with Kelly on the Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission and on several boards in Oak Ridge. Kelly is a proven strong leader who understands the problems facing Oak Ridge. He is results-focused and has shown his ability to work with and lead teams of leaders to solve problems. Kelly is chief operating officer for Information International Associates here in Oak Ridge.

I’m convinced that Kelly will be a great asset for the City of Oak Ridge as a Council member. I urge you to come spend some time with Kelly on September 24, and I think you too will find him to be just the kind of Council member Oak Ridge needs.

I look forward to seeing you on September 24!

Austin Lance

Oak Ridge

Filed Under: Letters, Opinion Tagged With: Austin Lance, election, Information International Associates, Kelly Callison, Oak Ridge City Council, Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission, Razzleberry’s

ADFAC: Celebrate a year of ‘Dine and Donate’ by eating out Monday

Posted at 11:52 pm September 7, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Gallo Loco

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Nearly a year ago, Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC, launched the “Dine and Donate” fundraiser. A successor of the agency’s longtime “Feed the Need” campaign, Dine and Donate allows the entire community to eat out at participating restaurants on the second Monday of each month. The restaurants, in turn, provide a portion of their sales to support ADFAC’s many charitable programs.

The first year of Dine and Donate wraps up Monday, September 8, with the following participating restaurants: Burchfield’s in Oak Ridge, Gallo Loco in Oak Ridge, Hoskins in Clinton, Mediterranean Delight in Oak Ridge, and Razzleberry’s in Oak Ridge.

“It’s hard to believe a year has already passed!” said Cande Seay, ADFAC board member and Dine and Donate chair. “Dine and Donate has been a success beyond our expectations, with thousands of dollar already raised to bring hope and stability to our less fortunate neighbors.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Clinton, Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge Tagged With: ADFAC, Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, Burchfield's, Cande Seay, Dine and Donate, Feed the Need, fundraiser, Gallo Loco, Hoskins, Mediterranean Delight, Razzleberry’s

Supreme Court justices campaign to stay on bench

Posted at 2:29 am August 6, 2014
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Tom Beehan and Gary Wade

Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Gary Wade, right, talks to reporters during a campaign stop at Razzleberry’s Ice Cream Lab and Kitchen on Thursday. Also pictured is Oak Ridge Mayor Tom Beehan.

 

In most elections, voters don’t pay much attention to the retention elections for judges.

This year, though, the decision on whether to keep three of the five Tennessee Supreme Court justices on the bench is one of the most closely watched races in the state. More than $1 million has already been spent.

The three judges facing retention elections this Thursday—Chief Justice Gary Wade and Justices Sharon Lee and Cornelia Clark—were in Oak Ridge last Thursday trying to convince local voters to let them keep their jobs for another eight years.

Appointed by former Governor Phil Bredesen, the justices said they’re fighting out-of-state money and inaccurate portrayals of their work. They’re battling back against what they consider an attempt to introduce partisan politics into the courtroom.

“Partisan politics has no role in courts of law,” Wade said.

“We want to preserve fair and impartial courts,” Lee said. “When you put politics in the courtroom, you push the Constitution out.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2014 Election, Government, Slider, State, Tennessee, Top Stories Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, AFP, Americans for Prosperity, Beth Harwell, Bob Cooper, campaign, Charles Koch, chief justice, Constitution, Cornelia Clark, courtroom, David Koch, fair and impartial, Gary Wade, judges, Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, justices, Obamacare, partisan politics, Penny White, Razzleberry’s, retention election, Riley Anderson, Ron Ramsey, Sharon Lee, Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Forum, Tennessee Supreme Court

Beat the heat with cool summer eats, help ADFAC

Posted at 11:09 am July 14, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

ADFAC Dine and Donate at Riverview Grill

With an expansive view of the Clinch River, Riverview Grill features a variety of family-friendly menu items such as barbeque, burgers, seafood, and much more, a press release said. (Submitted photo)

 

Submitted

With daily temperatures averaging around 90, we could all use some relief from the heat. Why not treat yourself to a feel-good meal?

On Monday, July 14, five local restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC.

Officially launched last October, “Dine and Donate” is a year-long event, with different restaurants participating on the second Monday of each month. Monday’s participating restaurants are:

  • Hoskins in Clinton,
  • Papa Murphy’s in Oak Ridge (please use the register marked for ADFAC),
  • Razzleberry’s in Oak Ridge,
  • Riverview Grill in Clinton, and
  • Subway in Clinton (both), Lake City, Oak Ridge (Four Oaks Center), and Oliver Springs.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Clinton, Community, Front Page News, Lake City, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge, Oliver Springs Tagged With: ADFAC, Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, Cande Seay, Dine and Donate, Hoskins, Papa Murphy's, Razzleberry’s, Riverview Grill, Subway

‘Dine and Donate’ returns June 9, benefits ADFAC

Posted at 11:25 pm June 6, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Outback Restaurant

Take a trip down under on Monday, June 9, where Outback Steakhouse in Oak Ridge will be serving up its signature steaks, seafood, sides, and more—with a portion of all sales going to support ADFAC’s work in the community. (Submitted photo)

Submitted

School is out, and Father’s Day is around the corner: These are just two of many reasons to celebrate with a Dine and Donate meal!

On Monday, June 9, five local restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC. Officially launched last October, “Dine and Donate” is a yearlong event, with different restaurants participating on the second Monday of each month.

“Whether celebrating the fathers in our lives or simply beating the heat, dining out at least one of Monday’s Dine and Donate restaurants is a fantastic way to enjoy the season,” said ADFAC Board Member Cande Seay, who also chairs the Dine and Donate committee. “Plus, for kids of all ages who enjoy the outdoor pool in Oak Ridge, The Other One even offers poolside delivery!” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge Tagged With: ADFAC, Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, Cande Seay, Dine and Donate, Hoskins, Outback Steakhouse, Pizza Inn, Razzleberry’s, restaurants, The Other One

‘Dine and Donate,’ an ADFAC fundraiser, returns on Monday

Posted at 12:14 pm April 13, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Subway

Five area Subway locations will be participating in the April Dine and Donate event. It’s easy to “eat fresh” and support ADFAC at both Clinton locations, along with the stores in Lake City, Oliver Springs, and one Oak Ridge store (at Four Oaks Center on the west end of town). (Submitted photo)

Five local restaurants will donate a portion of their sales on Monday to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC.

Officially launched this past October, “Dine and Donate” is a year-long event, with different restaurants participating on the second Monday of each month.

“We have truly enjoyed watching Dine and Donate grow over the last seven months,” said ADFAC Board Member Cande Seay, who also chairs the Dine and Donate committee. “It has been wonderful to see so many families and individuals enjoying meals to support ADFAC’s work in the community!”

Restaurants participating on Monday, April 14 are: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits Tagged With: ADFAC, Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, Cande Seay, Dine and Donate, fundraiser, Hoskins, Razzleberry’s, Riverview Grill, Soup Kitchen, Subway

Altrusa has International Day lunch on Wednesday

Posted at 3:09 pm March 9, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge Altrusa has its annual International Day luncheon on Wednesday at the Double Tree Hotel in Oak Ridge.

The featured speaker will be Waldek Kaczocha. His presentation topic is “Living in Communist Poland and Coming to America.”

Kaczocha is well-known in the Oak Ridge community as one of the proprietors (together with his wife, Ilona) of Razzleberry’s Restaurant in Jackson Square. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News Tagged With: Altrusa, America, communist, ice cream, International Day, international deli, Oak Ridge Altrusa, Poland, Razzleberry’s, restaurant, Waldek Kaczocha

‘Dine and Donate’ on Monday helps ADFAC

Posted at 10:35 pm March 8, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The Other One Jimmy Long and Amanda Caldwell

The Other One, located in Oak Ridge’s Grove Center, features an extensive menu with dozens of types of sandwiches, burgers, salads, side items, beer, and much more. On Monday, The Other One will be open from 10:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., with indoor and outdoor seating available.

Five local restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC, on Monday.

It’s part of “Dine and Donate,” which officially launched last October. “Dine and Donate” is a yearlong event, with different restaurants participating on the second Monday of each month.

“We have truly enjoyed watching Dine and Donate grow over the last six months,” said ADFAC Board Member Cande Seay, who also chairs the Dine and Donate committee. “It has been wonderful to see so many families and individuals enjoying meals to support ADFAC’s work in the community!”

Restaurants participating on Monday are: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business, Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits Tagged With: ADFAC, Aid to Distressed Families of Anderson County, Cande Seay, Dine and Donate, Hoskins, Nature's Marketplace, Papa Murphy's, Razzleberry’s, restaurants, The Other One

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