Oak Ridge Rotary Club helps hometown, the world
The Rotary Club of Oak Ridge is helping its hometown and communities in the world. The club contributed $2,500, which was matched by a Rotary District 6780 grant, yielding $5,000 that financed the...
View ArticleStreet Painting Festival on Oct. 3 at Roane State in Oak Ridge
Artists of all ages and abilities, it’s time to “talk the talk, then chalk the walk.” And you folks who wish to help people in their 20s who otherwise cannot afford to go to college without a...
View ArticleArtists ‘chalk the walks’ Saturday for scholarships for Roane State students
The 16th annual Oak Ridge Street Painting Festival is drawing near—it will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 3 (rain day on Sunday), at the Oak Ridge Campus, Roane State Community...
View Article‘Blue Christmas’ gathering at First Presbyterian on Tuesday
The holiday season can be difficult for many folks. It can be marked by sadness and disappointment. The color of Christmas for some is blue, not “merry and bright,” red and green. Recognizing this...
View ArticleClass on Islam starts Sunday at First Presbyterian
Phillip Sherman, associate professor of religion at Maryville College, will present a free course on Islam for five Sundays at 1 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, which is at the intersection of Oak...
View ArticleJohnny Majors, standout halfback, winning UT coach, to teach ORICL course
Register by Aug. 17 for fall term Want to feel more relaxed, less fearful, and flexible during this election season? Consider taking courses presented by the Oak Ridge Institute for Continued...
View ArticleFree Medical Clinic’s fundraiser: Carolina Beach Bash on Saturday
A fundraiser for Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge on Saturday features auctions, music, dancing, and dinner A brand new grandfather clock. An elegant condo surrounded by dozens of golf courses near...
View ArticleSocial media the topic of ORICL fall kickoff at Roane State in Oak Ridge
An expert on legal issues associated with social media will kick off a lecture series sponsored by Roane State Community College and the Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning, or ORICL. Joe...
View ArticleGolf tourney on Sept. 23 to support Scarboro community garden
The Rotary Club of Oak Ridge is hosting a Golf Classic tournament on Friday, September 23, to raise money to build a community garden in the Scarboro community in Oak Ridge. The Rotary Golf Classic...
View ArticleStreet Painting Festival on Oct. 1 seeks artists, sponsors
Do you enjoy drawing upon your artistic skills as you sketch a face, animal, or colorful scene? Then you might like “painting” pictures in chalk on a sidewalk. You are invited to sign up as an artist...
View ArticleOak Ridger wins Paul Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award
On Saturday, September 10, Jack Bailey of Oak Ridge and Demeco Ryans of Bessemer, Alabama, received the University of Alabama’s Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award during halftime of the Crimson...
View ArticleCome watch artists chalk the walks Saturday
The 16th annual Oak Ridge Street Painting Festival is drawing near—it will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (rain day on Sunday) at the Oak Ridge Campus of Roane State Community College. Dozens...
View ArticleLearn about this summer’s total solar eclipse at ORICL
Would you like to know more about the August 21 total solar eclipse, investing to make your retirement secure, famous Tennessee ladies, Emily Dickinson’s nimble mind, and the inventions of Knoxville’s...
View ArticleFlatwater Festival is Friday at Melton Lake Park
The three Rotary clubs of Oak Ridge will hold a fundraiser on Friday, June 2, at five that’s full of fun. It’s called the Flatwater Festival, and it is open from 5 to 11 p.m. You can watch teams of two...
View ArticleTotal solar eclipse Aug. 21 in Oak Ridge area path
By Carolyn Krause Note: This story was updated at 12 p.m. July 30. On Monday, August 21, a total solar eclipse will blot out the sun starting at 2:31 p.m. for viewers in areas within an hour’s drive...
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