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June

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/
Thu, Jun 20 30th Annual Landscape Beautification Awards Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Farragut Beautification Committee presented 30th Annual Landscape Beautification Awards at BOMA meeting Thursday, June 13, 2013. Commercial-Office Building: Jefferson Federal Bank; Commercial/Retail Building: Ingles Market; Hotel/Motel: Hampton Inn; Multi-Family Residential Complex: Clarity Pointe; Religious Institution: First Baptist Concord; Residential Entrance: Fox Den, and Retail Commercial Complex: Parkside Plaza.
Thu, Jun 20 2013 PCFSN Community Leadership Award Missy Kane, Covenant Health fitness advocate, has been selected by President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition to receive a 2013 PCFSN Community Leadership Award. The award is given annually to individuals or organizations who improve the lives of others within their communities by providing or enhancing opportunities to engage in sports, physical activities, fitness or nutrition-related programs.
Thu, Jun 20 Tennessee Golf Association Junior Tour event Tyler Johnson of Farragut finished first in Boys 13-15 Masters during a Tennessee Golf Association Junior Tour event at Bear Trace at Harrison Bay, Harrison, June 13-14. Johnson shot 2-under par (142) for 36 holes on the 6,545-yard course par 72 course.
Thu, Jun 20 Marshall University Kelsey Elam, a 2013 Hardin Valley Academy graduate and Lady Hawks swimmer, will become a student/athlete at Marshall University (West Virginia) this fall and swim for the Thundering Herd.
Thu, Jun 20 The Virginian Kayland Boiling of Farragut finished second during The Virginian, a Tennessee Golf Association Junior Tour event in Bristol, Va., June 10. Boling shot 10-over par (82) for 18 holes in Girls 16-18 Masters.
Thu, Jun 20 $2,000 scholarship Savannah Lucas, a Farragut High School student, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship by AXA Equitable, as part of its AXA Achievement program.
Thu, Jun 20 Knox County Health Department reminds parents Knox County Health Department reminds parents it is a state requirement to immunize their child entering seventh grade with Tdap vaccine and two doses of varicella vaccine. Parents must provide their school with an immunization certificate, providing their child has received the required vaccinations, before the first day of school. For more information, call Katharine Killen 865-215-5534.
Thu, Jun 20 Town of Farragut is seeking community volunteers Town of Farragut is seeking community volunteers to adopt one or more of the 16 garden beds along Montgomery Trail, which connects Rockwell Farm and Fort West subdivisions off Old Stage Road. For more information, call 865-966-7057.
Thu, Jun 20 CAC is looking for volunteer drivers for the Volunteer Assisted Transportation program CAC is looking for volunteer drivers for the Volunteer Assisted Transportation program for Knox County seniors and persons with disabilities who require aid and assistance to travel. Volunteers will drive agency-owned, Hybrid sedans and receive training to include First Aid and CPR certification, and AAA Membership discounts. For more information, call Nancy Welch, 865-524-2786.
Thu, Jun 20 Medic Regional Blood Center blood drives Medic Regional Blood Center blood drives in Farragut area include 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, June 20, Cellular Sales, 311 Directors Drive, Bloodmobile; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, June 24, East Tennessee Human Resource, 9111 Cross Park Drive, inside conference room; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 24, TIS Insurance, 1900 N. Winston Road, Bloodmobile; Friday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Walmart/Turkey Creek, Bloodmobile. Donors must be at least age 17, weigh 110 pounds or more and have positive identification. Sixteen year-old donors weighing 120 pounds or more can donate but must have parental consent.
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.
Sat, Jun 22 Captain W.Y.C. Hannum Chapter 1881, United Daughters of the Confederacy meeting Captain W.Y.C. Hannum Chapter 1881, United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 22, at Green Meadow Country Club. For more information, call Charlotte Miller 865-448-6716.
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.
Wed, Jun 26 Concord United Methodist Church grief support group Concord United Methodist Church will offer a grief support group for anyone who is experiencing grief from a recent or not-so-recent death of a loved one, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, now through Aug. 7. For more information, call 865-966-6728.
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
Mon, Jul 1 Town of Farragut is offering three fitness classes Town of Farragut is offering three fitness classes in Town Hall this summer: Pilates, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, July 9-30; Registration and payment deadline Monday, July 8. Mother-daughter Hoop Dance, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Wednesdays, July 10-Aug. 7; deadline: Monday, July 8. Zumba, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mondays, July 22-Aug. 26; deadline Thursday, July 18. For more information or to register, call 865-966-7057.
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/

August

Sat, Aug 17 Family Promise pasta "Cook-Off" Family Promise will hold a pasta "Cook-Off" and will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug 17, at Sacred Heart Cathedral School. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 with $30 maxium household. Pasta, desserts and a live and silent auction will take place. For more information, call 865-584-2822 or www.familypromiseknoxville.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
Sat, Sep 21 Neon Vibe 5K Atomic City of Oak Ridge will hold Neon Vibe 5K event on Saturday, Sept 21, at AK Bissell Park. For more information, visit www.theneonvibe.webconnex.com/oakridge/

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...

News

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School

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Business

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Community

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Sports

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