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• Local nonprofit League of Angels is partnering with the Town of Farragut to demonstrate how baseball can be enjoyed by people of all abilities.
The League of Angels Festival runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, at Mayor Bob Leonard Park, 301 Watt Road. The event will feature an exhibition game, along with food trucks, vendors and music. The community is invited to celebrate and support baseball for those with disabilities.
The goal of the festival is to showcase the work of the nonprofit. The organization was founded in 2023 by Tanner Kim, a 2021 Farragut High School graduate, who currently attends UT. The former University of Kentucky baseball player felt called to create the nonprofit to help young people with disabilities experience the joy of the game.
For more information, or if an athlete is interested in participating in League of Angels events, visit theleagueofangels.org.
• Farragut Parks & Recreation’s new art classes, designed for youth and families alike, begin with Family Art Night, from 6 to 8 p.m. each Thursday, Aug. 8, Sept. 19, Oct. 17 and Nov. 21. Cost is $8 per person. “Families and individual adults are invited to get crafty at this monthly art night,” a Town press release stated. Registration at townoffarragut.org/register is required and will close the Friday prior to each class.
• Afterschool Art runs from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Tuesdays, Aug. 13, and Tuesday, Nov. 26. Cost is $4 per child (ages 6 through 12). No experience is required. “This class allows students of all ages, skill levels and interests to explore art in a fun and ever-evolving environment,” a Town press release stated.
No registration is required.
To see all upcoming classes and events, visit farragutparksandrec.org/programsandevents. For more information, contact Recreation and Event manager Rachel Malone at rmalone@townoffarragut.org or call 865-218-3375.
