Community Happenings

Posted by SMMP on Sep 3rd, 2010 | Comments Off

SEPT. 3

4 p.m. DIVERSITY FESTIVAL DEADLINE — Nonprofit organizations and vendors who wish to participate in the Sept. 23 “Morristown: A Celebration of Cultures” at Fred Miller Park must have an application turned in to the Morristown Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call Jennifer Gentry at 423-586-0620.

5-8 p.m. SPAGHETTI SUPPER FUNDRAISER, hosted by the White Pine Volunteer Fire Department, will be held in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church at 1729 Main St. Tickets are $8 at the door for adults; $5 for children ages 10 and under, and include spaghetti, bread and drink. Carry-outs are available. Save $2 per ticket by ordering in advance at 865-674-6568.

SEPT. 4

9 a.m. PANTHER CREEK STATE PARK will host a Volunteer Stream Clean-Up, beginning at the Ranger Station. A reptile program will be held a noon at the station, followed by “Backpacking Basics” at 1 p.m. For more information, call the Visitor’s Center at 423-587-7046.

SEPT. 6

10 a.m. PANTHER CREEK STATE PARK will hold a Kids Nature Hike beginning at the Creek Observation Deck for children of all ages. For more information, call the Visitor’s Center at 423-587-7046.

SEPT. 7

10 a.m. PANTHER CREEK STATE PARK will host “Predator & Prey,” an informational session and game on animals’ natural instinct to hide and seek. For more information, call the Visitor’s Center at 423-587-7046.

6:30 p.m. HAMBLEN COUNTY GIRL SCOUTS will hold a sign-up at First Presbyterian Church, 600 W. Main St. in Morristown. Girl Scouting is open to girls ages 5-17. The membership fee is $12. For more information, call 1-800-474-1912.

SEPT. 9

6:30 p.m. HAMBLEN COUNTY GIRL SCOUTS will hold a sign-up at Panther Springs United Methodist Church, 4555 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy. in Morristown. Girl Scouting is open to girls ages 5-17. The membership fee is $12. For more information, call 1-800-474-1912.

6:30 p.m. PANTHER CREEK STATE PARK will host its “Music in the Park” series at Spoone Shelter, sponsored by The West Hamblen Fire Department at Friends of Panther Creek State Park.

SEPT. 10

9:30 a.m. SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER in Morristown will begin a three-part Quilt Class, with instruction on making a table runner. Follow-up classes will be held Sept. 17 and 24. Cost is $20. For more information, call 423-581-5166.

9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 23RD ANNUAL DOLL & BEAR SHOW AND SALE will be held at West Hamblen County Volunteer Fire Dept., 6301 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy. in Talbott. Admission is $2. Door prizes will be given. Doll appraiser and refreshments will be avail-able. For more information, call Judy Royston at 423-586-0744.

SEPT. 11

6-11 a.m. GRAINGER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY will hold a Breakfast Fundraiser at the Agricultural Pavilion on Bryan Road in Rutledge (behind Rutledge Middle School). Homemade baked goods will be available. For more information, call 865-828-8976.

11 a.m.-3 p.m. REGENCY RETIREMENT VILLAGE will host a Dementia and Alzheimer Virtual Tour for family and professional caregivers at the facility, 739 E. 2nd North St. in Morristown. The 15-minute tour is free. To make an appointment, call 423-581-7075.

SEPT. 13

6 p.m. OPEN HOUSE at West Elementary School will be held. Parents and students are invited to attend, and all activities will be held in the gym.

SEPT. 14

6:30 p.m. MOORESBURG-BEAN STATION LITTLE LEAGUE will meet at the Bean Station City Hall. New officers and board members will be elected. Anyone wishing to participate should attend this meeting. Several positions are available and need to be filled a.s.a.p., including a new league president.

SEPT. 16

9 a.m.-3 p.m. DANDRIDGE AREA SENIOR CENTER will hold a Fall Rummage and Bake Sale, featuring home-baked goods, hot dogs, desserts, chips, and drinks. The center is located behind the First Peoples Bank at 917 Elliott Ferry Rd. in Dandridge. For more in-formation, call 865-397-7605.

2 p.m. MORRISTOWN HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES 1940-1950 will meet for a reunion luncheon at the Little Dutch restaurant in Morristown. For more information or to confirm your attendance, call Don Cowan at 423-587-9851.

3-6 p.m. HAMBLEN COUNTY GIRL SCOUTS will hold a drop by sign-up at Whitesburg School, 4859 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy. Girl Scouting is open to girls ages 5-17. The membership fee is $12. For more information, call 1-800-474-1912.

SEPT. 17

9 a.m.-3 p.m. DANDRIDGE AREA SENIOR CENTER will continue its Fall Rummage and Bake Sale, featuring home-baked goods, hot dogs, desserts, chips, and drinks. The center is located behind the First Peoples Bank, 917 Elliott Ferry Rd. in Dandridge. For more information, call 865-397-7605.

SEPT. 18

10 a.m.-4 p.m. ARTS IN THE PARK, an Art in the Heart of Hamblen County event, will be held at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Morristown, featuring an art show and sale, art demonstrations, music and entertainment, an art walk, children’s activities, door prizes and food. The park is located at 360 W. 9th North St. (follow the signs from W. 7th North St.).

SEPT. 21

7:30 p.m. ASQ Section 1105 will hold its monthly meeting at Rothchild’s Catering, 8807 Kingston Pike (10 Mile Center) in Knoxville, with guest speaker Steve Prevette, Fluor Government Group statistician, who will discuss the Red Bead Experiment. The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. For dinner reservations ($20), call Sherman Meade at 865-453-7177.

SEPT. 23

5-9 p.m. MORRISTOWN: A CELEBRATION OF CULTURES will be held at Fred Miller Park, featuring music and dance, foods and other activities for the family. The event is a project of the Mayor’s Task Force on Diversity and Morristown Parks and Recreation.

SEPT. 25

9:30 a.m. 6TH ANNUAL RIDE FOR PAW & CLAWS, a motorcycle fun run, will benefit the Grainger County Humane Society. The fund-raiser will include an 80-mile scenic ride through Grainger County, live music and more. For more information, call 865-567-0050.

7 p.m. ANNUAL SENIOR PROM will be hosted by the Senior Citizens Center in Morristown with the theme, “Back to School Sock Hop.” The evening will include food, fellowship, music and an old fashion cake walk. Pictures will be taken at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 and are available at the center, 841 Lincoln Ave. For more information, call 423-581-5166.

SEPT. 30

6 p.m. CITIZENS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY will host Tennessee State Senate and Representative debates at VFW Post 5266 in Morristown. Candidates for state representative, Don Miller (R) and Larry Mullins (D), will participate in the 6 p.m. debate; Sen. Steve Southerland (R) and challenger Jack West (D) will participate in the second debate, scheduled for 7:15 p.m. The VFW is located at 2503 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy.

OCT. 2

8:30 a.m. 12-MILE YARD SALE will be held on Clinch Valley Road, 8 miles north of Rogersville. The 11th annual sale is accessible via Route 31, Route 70 or Route 66 and will include clothing, furniture, crafts, antiques, household items, toys and more. Concessions will be available at several booth locations.

OCT. 23

7 a.m.-? BENEFIT YARD SALE hosted by West Hamblen Volunteer Fire Dept. Proceeds will go to Sgt. Chad Mullins to help with medical bills. Donations are welcome. Call David Cribley at 423-273-1297 or Devin Cribley at 423-273-1295 for more information or for assistance transporting donations.

9 a.m. – 2 p.m., FALL SWAP MEET, hosted by the Hamblen County Car Club, will be held at Colbach Harley-Davidson on 25E in Morristown. Spectators admitted free. New, unwrapped toys will be collected. Proceeds will benefit Morristown-Hamblen Central Services “Holiday Hope Fund Angel Tree”. For vendor information, call 423-277-9882.

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