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Renowned author Dr. Bass to speak in Oak Ridge

Posted at 11:55 pm August 20, 2016
By Devrin Kuipers Leave a Comment

Dr. Bill Bass

Dr. Bill Bass, a world-renowned forensic anthropologist, founded the University of Tennessee’s Anthropology Research Facility—the Body Farm—a quarter-century ago. He is the author or coauthor of more than 200 scientific publications, as well as a critically acclaimed memoir about his career, “Death’s Acre.” Dr. Bass is also a dedicated teacher, honored as National Professor of the Year by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. (Submitted photo)

 

The community is invited to hear forensic anthropologist, bestselling author, and creator of “The Body Farm,” Dr. William M. Bass III at the New Hope Center in Oak Ridge on Monday, August 29, at 6 p.m.

Respectfully referred to as “Dr. Bass,” he is being sponsored by the Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Health, Nonprofits, Top Stories, Writing Tagged With: Bill Bass, Dr. Bass, New Hope Center, Oak Ridge, PolioPlus fund, Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset, Rotary Foundation, The Body Farm, William Bass, William M. Bass III

Artists, arts supporters to be recognized during Tribute to the Arts on Tuesday

Posted at 1:41 pm March 26, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

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Arts agencies will showcase their talents during a Tribute to the Arts in Oak Ridge on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, and local artists and arts supporters will be recognized. (Submitted image)

 

Arts agencies will showcase their talents during a Tribute to the Arts in Oak Ridge on Tuesday, and local artists and arts supporters will be recognized.

This is the second time that the Arts Council of Oak Ridge has offered this unique gala giving members of the community a chance to recognize local artists and arts supporters for their wonderful work promoting the arts in Anderson County, a press release said.

Tribute to the Arts is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the Saint Mary’s Family Life Center in Oak Ridge.

“Each of the arts agencies will be showcasing their talents, so it’s the perfect time to sample an appetizer of arts in our community,” the press release said.

The event is being co-promoted by Arts Council of Oak Ridge and the Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset, with proceeds from ticket sales and a silent auction benefiting both organizations and their philanthropies. Tickets may be purchased by contacting the Arts Council of Oak office at (865) 482-4432 or contacting any representative from the eight member organizations. Those groups are Oak Ridge Art Center, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Tennessee Mountain Writers, Oak Ridge Playhouse, Oak Ridge Community Orchestra, Oak Ridge Community Band, and the Music Arts School. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Community, Dancing, Entertainment, Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Music, Nonprofits, Theater, Top Stories, Writing Tagged With: artists, Arts Council of Oak Ridge, arts supporters, Audrey Stelson, Bill Capshaw, Chuck Coutant, Cyndi Jeffers, Ed Westcott, Gene Spejewski, George Kidd, Greg Foertter, Hayden Evans, Ilia Steinschneider, Jean Box, Jenny Collins, Jim Dodson, Judy Kidd, Music Arts School, Nancy Coutant, Oak Ridge Art Center, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Oak Ridge Civic Music Association, Oak Ridge Community Band, Oak Ridge Community Orchestra, Oak Ridge Playhouse, Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset, Saint Mary's Family Life Center, Sheryl Lawrence Howard, Tennessee Mountain Writers, Tribute to the Arts

Clinch Valley Science Fair to be held at New Hope Center

Posted at 10:01 pm February 7, 2013
By Y-12 National Security Complex Leave a Comment

The Fourth Annual Clinch Valley Science Fair, organized by the Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset and sponsored by B&W Y-12 and several other businesses, will be held at Y-12’s New Hope Center on Feb. 23 and 24.

Students in third, fourth, and fifth grades in public, private, and home schools in Oak Ridge, Anderson County, and Roane County may participate.

Cash prizes of $100, $75 and $50 will be awarded to the top three winners in each grade in each of three categories: life, earth and physical sciences. Teachers of winning students will receive School Box gift certificates in the same denominations.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Clubs, Community, Education, K-12, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: B&W Y-12, Clinch Valley Science Fair, New Hope Center, Rotary Club of Oak Ridge Sunset, U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp

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