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June

Tue, Jun 18 Fruits of the Backyard Field Day The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s Fruits of the Backyard Field Day will be held from 8:30 a.m., to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, at Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Kevin Thompson, 931-486-2129.
Wed, Jun 19 Discussion of Jared Diamond’s “Collapse” Knoxville News Sentinel editor Jack McElroy will discuss Pulitzer Prize author Jared Diamond’s “Collapse” at noon, Wednesday, June 19, in the East Tennessee History Center auditorium. For more information, call Emily Ellis, 865-215-8700.
Thu, Jun 20 Independence Day Parade online registration Town of Farragut’s 26th annual Independence Day Parade online registration is available, at www.townoffarragut.org/ Parade is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 4. Deadline for registration is 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 20. For more information, visit www.townoffarragut.org/
Fri, Jun 21 St. John Newmann Catholic Church dinner dance St. John Newmann Catholic Church is sponsoring a dinner dance for the community at 6:30 p.m., Friday, June 21, followed by dancing to music of “The Chillbillies” from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per person with $10 per ticket supporting The Ulster Project of East Tennessee. For more information, call 865-966-4540.
Sat, Jun 22 KARM Dragon Boat Festival KARM Dragon Boat Festival discounted early registration is now open for this year’s Saturday, June 22 event. For more information, visit www.karm.org/dragonboats/
Sat, Jun 22 Helping Hands Ministry of First Baptist Concord fundraising event Helping Hands Ministry of First Baptist Concord will hold a fundraising event at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 22, in the gym at FBC. BBQ plates will be sold for $5. Tickets for speaker, NFL Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker Mike Singletary are $10 and will begin at 7 p.m. Proceeds to send Helping Hands members to Joni & Friends Camp. For more information, call 865-966-9791.
Sat, Jun 22 Wild West Roundup Ladies of Charity of Knoxville and making a reservation for the Wild West Roundup will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, June 22, at St. John Neumann School gym. Proceeds will go to help the Emergency Assistance Program of the Ladies of Charity. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, call Carolyn Susano, 865-584-1480.
Sun, Jun 23 Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club canoe float Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club will canoe float Sunday, June 23, in Clinch River. For more information, call Ron Shrieves at 865-922-3518.
Mon, Jun 24 Christ Covenant “Parenting in the Park” Christ Covenant “Parenting in the Park” will be held at 6 p.m., Mondays, June 10, 17, 24, at McFee Park. For more information, call 865-671-1885.
Sat, Jun 29 Biodiversity Tour Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club will take a hike, Biodiversity Tour, Saturday, June 29, at Old Settlers Trail. For more information, call Mac Post 865-806-0980.
Sun, Jun 30 Town of Farragut now is accepting applications Town of Farragut now is accepting applications from the community who wish to serve on one of Farragut’s advisory committees, councils and boards. For more information, call 865-966-7057.

July

Mon, Jul 1 Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Gallery Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Gallery is planning exhibitions for July 2013 through Aug. 2014. For more information, visit www.tvuuc.org
Sat, Jul 6 Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club backpack John Muir Trail Harvey Broome Group Chapter of Sierra Club will backpack John Muir Trail, Saturday-Sunday, July 6-7, in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. For more information, call Will Skelton, 865-523-2272.
Thu, Jul 11 Knox County Veterans Service Office will be at Frank R. Strang Senior Center Knox County Veterans Service Office will be at Frank R. Strang Senior Center from 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, July 11, to provide information and assistance to Veterans and family members concerning VA benefits. For more information, call 865-215-5645.
Fri, Jul 12 Knox County Schools summer transfer window Knox County Schools summer transfer window has began and will conclude at 4 p.m., Friday, July 12. The summer transfer window is an opportunity for parents and/or legal guardians of students that meet the criteria. For more information, call Melissa Ogden, 865-594-1905.
Mon, Jul 29 KidShine Performing Arts Day Camp Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church will host KidShine Performing Arts Day Camp from 9 a.m., to 3 p.m., with a performance at 7 p.m. Friday, July 29 through Aug. 2. KidShine is open to rising third- through sixth-graders. For more information, visit www. Kidshineonline.org/

September

Sun, Sep 1 Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Gallery exhibitions Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Gallery is planning exhibitions for Sept. 2013 through Aug. 2014. For more information, visit www.tvuuc.org

November

Fri, Nov 1 Master Woodworkers Show East Tennessee Woodworker’s Guild and Arts and Culture Alliance announce a call for entries for the seventeenth Master Woodworkers Show. The three day show will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1, 2, and 3, in Emporium Center. Entry fee is $65. Deadline for entries is Thursday, Aug. 1. For more information, call Scott DeWaard, 865-681-4798.
Sat, Nov 30 Marble Springs State Historic Site will host the third season of shopping Marble Springs State Historic Site will host the third season of shopping at the Marble Springs Farmer’s Market for South Knoxville community. The market will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursdays, now through Nov. For more information, e-mail marblesprings@gmail.com

Father’s Day activities everywhere

Father’s Day has countless different meanings to every family. Some dads choose golfing for the day and claim their role as king of the grill upon their return home. Some choose to go fishing, and some moms plan a special lunch either by making a reservation at his favorite restaurant or cooking his favorite meal. If a golfing father is in the house, take him to ...Read More...

A storm of rain barrel, compost interest is ‘Sale’ goal

Going green seems to be the trend of the century, especially to the people of Farragut and West Knox County. The Water Quality Forum will host its fifth annual Rain Barrel and Compost Sale this Saturday, June 15, in Chilhowee Park. Beginning at 9 a.m., Sale provides another “green” opportunity for Farragut residents. “Rain barrels are a great way for community Read More...

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Sports

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