Public Service Post
Karns Little League Baseball signups are Saturday, February 4th and Sunday, February 5th at the Karns Community Center. Signups are from 9 am - 3 pm on Saturday and 1 - 5 pm on Sunday. There will be additional signups on later dates at other locations, but spots in the league are limited so sign up fast. For more information, contact Jason Garrett at 693-2157.
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents ''Music Throughout the Day'', a storytime event for kids of all ages. The event is on February 1st at 10:30 am at the Burlington Branch Library.
Knox County Public Library presents Saturday Stories and Songs, this Saturday, February 4th. This week's featured storytellers are Linda Upton Hill and Miss Lyn. Linda will be at the Cedar Bluff Branch Library at 10:30 am and at the Burlington Branch at 2:30 pm and Miss Lyn will be at the Fountain City branch at 10:30 am and at Karns at 2:30 pm.
Tickets for the East Tennessee Chinese New Years Festival are now on sale. This celebration of Chinese Culture will be on Sunday, Feb. 5th, 2012, from 3:00 - 5:30 pm, in Cox Auditorium in the Alumni Memorial Building on UT campus. Contact Ying Wang at ywang19@utk.edu for more information.
This is the last week to see the exhibit After the Fall at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The exhibit features works by a new generation of artists from Eastern Europe's formerly communist countries. The museum is open from 10 am - 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 1 pm - 5 pm Sunday.
The Farragut Folklife Museum is having a grand reopening celebration on Thursday, February 2nd. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is at 6 pm, followed by local history talks at 6:30 pm. Museum tours and light refreshment will also be provided.
There will be a benefit for New Hope Blount County Children's Advocacy Center on February 4th at the Laurel Valley Country Club in Townsend. The Tennessee Winter Beer Fest features local craft brews and food. Tickets are limited and can be purchased at The Quarry at Marble City Brewing Company, Woodruff Brewing Company, The Chocolate Bar in Townsend, and The Market at Washington and High.
Check out the Winter Heritage Festival in the Smokies, February 2nd to 5th. The Festival is a celebration of East Tennessee history, Appalachian traditions, and the natural beauty of the area. There will be storytelling, music, exhibits, nature walks and tours. Visit www.smokymountains.org and click the ''Do'' button or call 448-6134 for more information.
Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church is reconvening Wednesday Night Dinners at 5:45 pm in the Family Life Center. Stay after for small group activities for children and adults! Reservations needed by the Monday prior to each Wednesday dinner. Call 690-1060 or go to www.beaverridgeumc.com for more information.
The Arts & Culture Alliance is pleased to present a new exhibition at the Emporium Center entitled ''Forward'' featuring the work of the Pellissippi State Community College studio art faculty. The works will be displayed from February 3rd to 24th. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at (865) 523-7543 or visit www.knoxalliance.com.
In recognition of Black History Month, the Museum of Appalachia presents the Fisk Jubilee Singers on February 3rd. The historic a cappella ensemble will give an evening concert at 7:00 pm at the Museum for general audiences. Beans and cornbread will be available to purchase prior to the concert. For more information, call 865-494-7680 or visit www.museumofappalachia.org.
For first time parents, there's a lot to learn. Child & Family Tennessee's Nurse-Family Partnership will help. Free to eligible women. Enroll by your 28th week of pregnancy. For more information visit www.child-family.org.
Remote Area Medical is seeking volunteers for their Knoxville expedition. The RAM provides treatment for those who could not otherwise afford it by relying on local volunteer medical professionals and other volunteers. Help is also needed for setting up the event, which will be February 4 and 5. For more information, visit www.ramusa.org.
The Joy of Music School is needing volunteers to be music teachers. The school gives music lessons to childern who might not otherwise get the opportunity. For more information, visit www.joyofmusicschool.org.
WDVX is a media sponsor for eat out to Feed the Need in support of Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties a non-profit community based United Way agency. This week participating restaurant and business across Anderson county will donate a portion of their sales to Feed the Need to learn more the website is www.adfac.org.
Shopping at the Farm is a new Farmers' Market available for those in South Knoxville. It is located at Marble Spring State Historic Site every Thursday from 3 to 6 pm. Applications are also being accepted for vendors. For more information about these, email marblesprings@gmail.com.
The Blount County Humane Society, Maryville, has adoptable puppies, kittens, dogs and cats looking for a happy home! For more information call Laura Sharp, 724-8207.
Circle Of Compassion Animal Ministry brings a free educational program to your adult or youth organization. For more information call 659-5383.
You can now recycle styrofoam in Knoxville. Call the Knoxville Recycling Coalition at 525.9694 to learn how.
The Friends of Smokies invite you to show your support for our much beloved Great Smoky Mountain National Park with a Friends of the Smokies license plate. To learn more go online to www.friendsofthesmokies.org or call (800) 845-5665.
Do Your Part With The Cart is the new curbside recycling program from the City of Knoxville. It makes recycling simple: large cart delivered to your home, no sorting - all recyclables in the cart together, picked up curbside every other week, no additional charge for City garbage customers - what a deal! Sign up today by calling 311.
The East Tennessee Technology Access Center requests donations of clean equipment in good working condition for people with disabilities who cannot afford to purchase the items they need. Drop off at 4918 N. Broadway. For more information, call 219-0130.
Knox County Public Library offers free computer classes, open to the public. Classes include Introducing the Computer; Internet & Email Basics; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. For more information call 215-8700.
Visit the Market Square Farmers' Market Wednesdays from 11a.m. to 2p.m. and Saturdays from 9a.m. to 2p.m., through November 19th on historic Market Square. Everything for sale is grown or made by the vendor in the East Tennessee region.
The Knox Area Water Quality Forum invites you to participate in the Adopt-A-Stream program. For more information, contact John Shubzda at 215-4134.
Two support groups for women who have experienced domestic violence meet Tuesdays at the downtown YWCA. Free childcare is available if you call ahead. Call 523-6126 for more information.
Circle Of Compassion Animal Ministry brings a free educational program to your adult or youth organization. For more information call 659-5383.
Help ‘Life Worth Living' open a pregnancy shelter in East Tennessee. Vote for ‘Life Worth Living' to be the recipient of a $50,000 Pepsi Refresh grant at refresheverything.com/pregnancyshelter.
Marble Springs State Historic Site presents ‘Shopping at the Farm' a new weekly farmers market Thursdays 3-6pm. For more information, call 573-5508 or visit www.marblesprings.net.
Knox County Public Library challenges all teens to read five books (any five books) this summer and earn a great coupon book that includes a totally free pizza. Register online or at any library location. Call 215-8700 for more information.
Be a CASA-a Court Appointed Special Advocate -- and be a voice of hope for an abused or neglected child. For more information, visit us online at www.TNCASA.org.
Knox County Public Library offers free computer classes to the public. Classes include Introducing the Computer; Internet & Email Basics; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. For more information call 215-8700.
CAC's Office on Aging is seeking volunteer drivers for their Volunteer Assisted Transportation program to accompany seniors and people with disabilities to appointments, shopping, and other errands. For more information, contact Nancy, Mack, or Warren at 524-2786, or visit www.knoxseniors.org
The Interfaith Health Clinic seeks donations of used CPAPS and BIPAP machines, masks and supplies for use by those in need. For more information, call Cindy at 546-7330.
The Metropolitan Drug Commission would like to encourage parents and other influential adults to talk with teens about the negative consequences of drugs and alcohol. For more information on how to begin a conversation, visit the *What You Can Do* tab at www.metrodrug.org.
Circle Of Compassion Animal Ministry brings a free educational program to your adult or youth organization. Circle of Compassion is a ministry of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, working for the humane treatment of animals. For more information call 659-5383.
Get help with your job search at the Tennessee Career Center, 1610 University Avenue. Call 594-5330.
Pacific Intercultural Exchange invites you to share your culture and values with a student from a foreign country by hosting or volunteering. For more information call toll-free 1-888-PIE-USA-1 (1-888-743-8721).
YWCA Club W in downtown Knoxville has added a Hula Hooping class to their community exercise schedule. The class is scheduled for Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm and Saturdays from 10:30am-11:30am.
Get help with your job search at the Tennessee Career Center, 1610 University Avenue. For more information, call 594-5330.
Knox County Public Library offers free computer classes, open to the public. Classes include Introducing the Computer; Internet & Email Basics; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. For more information call 215-8700.
The newly established Arts & Heritage Fund raises money to support a wide range of arts organizations, historical sites, and cultural organizations throughout the Greater Knoxville area. The Fund is managed by the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville For more information, visit www.ahfund.org or call 523-7543.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) provides free help to low and moderate income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. For more information and to locate other VITA sites, go to IRS. gov and search for "VITA" or call 1-800-906-9887.
Get help with your job search at the Tennessee Career Center, 1610 University Avenue. Call 594-5330.
Second Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers. Groups can volunteer to help in our warehouse. Individuals can help ‘'Food for Kids'' staff make deliveries and pick up products destined for area schools. For more information contact Greg at 521-0000 or email greg@secondharvestknox.org.
The Metropolitan Drug Commission would like to encourage parents and other influential adults to talk with teens about the negative consequences of drugs and alcohol. For more information on how to begin a conversation, visit the *What You Can Do* tab at www.metrodrug.org.
Discover Life in America has a variety of volunteer opportunities. DLIA is the non-profit organization coordinating the Biodiversity Inventory of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For more information call 430-4757 or visit www.dlia.org.
K-Town Youth Empowerment Network provides a listening ear, a helping hand and an open door to youth ages 14 to 21. For more information call 523-0701, text 202-4468, or visit www.ktownyouthempowerment.org.
National Runaway Switchboard encourages runaway children to call their 24-hour crisis line for help. It's anonymous, confidential and free. Call 1-800-RUNAWAY or 1-800-786-2929.
Knox County Public Library offers free computer classes. For details, call 215-8700 or visit www.knoxlib.org.
More than 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters in the United States every year. Stopping pet overpopulation starts with you. Have your pet spayed or neutered. For information, including low cost options, visit www.knoxpets.org/whyspay.asp or call Young Williams Animal Center at 215-6599.
Get help with your job search at the Tennessee Career Center, 1610 University Avenue. For more information call 594-5330.
The Knoxville Contra Dancers invite you to their weekly dance Monday nights at 8 o'clock. For more information visit www.Knoxvillecontradance.org
The Equipment ReUse program gives or loans a wide range of devices to people with disabilities who cannot afford to purchase the items they need. Donations of clean equipment in good working condition can be dropped off at East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 4918 N. Broadway. For more information, call 219-0130.
Mobile Meals delivers nutritious noon meals to frail and homebound seniors in Knox County at a cost of $3.00 a day. If you'd like to volunteer or want to see if your loved one qualifies, call 524-2786.
FISH of Knox County helps those in emergency and distress situations in an unselfish, non-judgmental and giving way. To volunteer, call 691-9174.
Senior Care Awareness Network, or "SCAN", provides supportive home visits to elderly citizens across the county. If you are interested in volunteering with SCAN, or you know someone who could benefit from their visits, contact Julie Bond with the Knox County Sheriff's Office at 215-5627.
The Arts and Culture Alliance invites applications for the Betsy Worden Memorial Artist Residency. For more information, please contact the Arts & Culture Alliance at 523-7543 or email sc@knoxalliance.com.
Dogwood Arts invites artist submissions for ten different exhibits for the 2011 Festival. For details visit www.dogwoodarts.com.
Volunteer Travelers Square Dance Club is offering beginning lessons beginning Wednesday, October 13. Call 272-3077 for information.
The Joy of Music School is seeking volunteer music teachers in all instruments, and musical style. Since 1998, the Joy of Music School has provided free music lessons to thousands of disadvantaged and at risk youth. Share your joy of music with a deserving child on our waiting list. For more information, or to volunteer, please call
525-6806 or visit www.joyofmusicschool.org.
Knoxville Fire Department is offering a free class that teaches adult residents how to use a fire extinguisher to kill a real fire. To learn more, or to schedule a class for your organization, call the KFD Public Education Unit at 595-4673.
Reformers Unanimous International, a spiritual-based addictions program new to Knoxille, meets every Friday at 7 P.M. in the auditorium of Grove City Baptist Church, 802 Virginia Avenue. For more information visit www.KnoxvilleRU.com or attend a meeting.
Knox County Public Library has free summer programs for children including music, magic and story telling. For more information, call 215-8725 or visit www.knoxlib.org.
The Ijams Recycles team of Ijams Nature Center is offering free environmental education and consultations to any business, organization or school group in Knox County. All services provided are completely free of charge and can be tailored to suit your specific needs. To schedule programming or a consultation, call 577-4717 extension 27 or email ijamsrecycles@gmail.com.
Get help with your job search at the Tennessee Career Center, 1610 University Avenue. Call 594-5330.
Second Harvest Food Bank can use your help. Volunteers are needed in several areas including operations, salvage-sorting, administration and special events. Our volunteer program is flexible. Individuals and groups are welcome. For more information, contact John at www.secondharvestknox.org or call 521-0000.
Durable medical equipment you don't need could help someone else. The Equipment ReUse program gives or loans devices to people with disabilities who cannot afford to purchase the items they need. Items such as walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, strollers, and walkers. Equipment should be clean and in good working condition. Please drop it off at the East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 4918 N. Broadway. For more information, call 219-0130.
One number, one call is what the City of Knoxville 311 customer service center is all about. City residents can dial 3-1-1 to access information about services provided by the City including codes enforcement, brush or leaf pick-up , parks and recreation, recycling, city events and more.
Knox County Public Library invites you to join other Scrabble enthusiasts and pit your wits against fellow word lovers. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Fountain City Branch.
Mobile Meals delivers nutritious noon meals to frail and homebound seniors in Knox
County at a cost of $3.00 a day. If you'd like to volunteer or want to see if your loved one qualifies, call 524-2786.
The Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee with over 360 agencies to distribute food to needy families, needs your help. You can help families in need by making donations of food or money to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. More information is available by phone @ 865-521-0000 or online @ www.secondharvestknox.org.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee is looking for volunteers to be a friend to disadvantaged children in Knoxville. Right now, there are more than 130 who are waiting for a Big Brother or Big Sister. You can share your favorite activities with a child as a mentor through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program...For more information call Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee at 523-2179...or visit
www.bigbrothersbigsistersetn.org.
Support your local Farmers' Market - Eat Fresh, Eat Local.For more information, visit the website at www.maryvillefarmersmarket.org or call 865-696-5107.
CASA of the Tennessee Heartland provides trained volunteer advocates who serve as the voice of abused and neglected children in juvenile court. If you are interested in volunteering contact http://www.casatnh.org/.
The Office of Neighborhoods is offering a new page on the City of Knoxville's website where it will provide basic information about the many neighborhood organizations, including crime watch groups, in Knoxville. Go to http://www.cityofknoxville.org/ for the link.
Donate your old computer to the East Tennessee Technology Access Center. They'll be adapted for use by people with disabilities. For information on acceptable computers call 219-0130.
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