MAY 12
The Clinton American Legion Post #172 will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 12th at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the post home at 436 Spring Street in Clinton. All members and interested veterans are encouraged to attend. Any questions, please contact the Post Commander at 865-556-0997.
Clinton Library Adult Book Club
On Monday, May 12, the Library will hold its bi-monthly Adult Book Club at 5:30 p.m. Adults are invited to join a lively discussion of the newest novel by Jennifer McMahon, The Winter People. New members are always welcome! No registration is required.
MAY 13
Clinton Library Lunch & Learn
A Lunch & Learn event presented by UT Extension will be offered on Tuesday, May 13, at 12:00 noon. Learn about nutrition by discovering how to “grow your own salad bowl.” Limited seating is available. To reserve your seat, call the Library at (865) 457-0519.
The Roane Chamber of Commerce is providing a special half-day seminar, “Stay out of court: Human Resource Legal Matters Update” on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, from 10 am to 3:00 pm at Roane State Community College. This is the third year the Chamber has teamed with the attorneys at the Wimberly-Lawson law firm to provide this critical human resource learning opportunity for Roane County area businesses. The seminar will include lunch and provide 4.0 Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) credits to qualified attendees towards PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification. The seminar will also earn Continuing Education Units (CEU) from Roane State Community College. CEUs are important to many individuals to keep their membership or certification current within their profession. Additionally, for someone wanting to earn a degree or certificate, a review of their CEU’s can be evaluated by Roane State Community College to determine if the CEU’s meet the criteria for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). More information about the seminar is at http://www.roanealliance.org/HRLegalSeminar. To reserve a seat, contact Allen Lutz at (865) 376-2093 or email alutz@RoaneAlliance.org. The deadline to sign-up is 12
MAY 14
On Wednesday, May 14 the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce will host free and confidential business counseling sessions from 9–11:00a.m.. Jutta Bangs, Sr. Business Specialist with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) will advise and assist future entrepreneurs and existing business owners. To make an appointment for May or future scheduled sessions, please call 865-457-2559 or email accc@andersoncountychamber.org. To learn more about the TSBDC visit http://www.tsbdc.org/.
MAY 15
The Anderson County Budget Committee has scheduled two workshops for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget. The first will be held at 5 pm on Thursday, May 15th and the second one will take place at 9 am on Friday, May 16th. The workshops will be held in Room 312 at the Anderson County Courthouse, and they are open to the public.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department will join law enforcement agencies across the nation in celebrating National Police Week, May 11 through May 17th. May 15th is National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week containing that day has been National Police Week, since President John F. Kennedy signed it into law on October 1st, 1962. It was not until May 15, 1982, however, that the first National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day service was held. Activities during National Police Week now include an annual Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial in Washington, DC. The National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Service on May 15 draws thousands from across the nation. A memorial service sponsored by Chief James Akagi and the Oak Ridge Police Department will be held at 1:30pm on Thursday, May 15, on the plaza in front of the Oak Ridge Municipal Building. Local, state, and federal agencies from the Anderson County area will be represented and the public is welcome to come out and show their support for the brave men and women of law enforcement and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives protecting and serving the community.
For more information please contact Director of Library Services Steve Jacks at 865-376-9905.
Senator Ken Yager, highlight Thursday Night at the Library program, Bill Hall to exhibit art collection
May will be a busy month at the Kingston Public Library. Senator Ken Yager will be the Library’s featured speaker at its monthly Thursday Night at the Library program on May 15. Senator Yager will be speaking on what it’s like to be a state senator. The program starts at 6 pm and is free to one an all. Also in May, local photographer and artist Bill Hall will be exhibiting over thirty pieces of his art work. The exhibit will open May 15 and run through May 18. If you have any questions concerning any of these programs give us a call at the Library or email us at directorkpl@comcast.net. remember, all library programs are free.
Leadership Anderson County, sponsored by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, has a limited number of openings for the 2015 class, scheduled May 2014 through March 2015. The Leadership Anderson County Board of Directors has designed a course curriculum to develop emerging leaders, while simultaneously promoting the importance and strengths of our community. Your return on your investment from this program comes from exposing class members to leadership skills development driven by professionals, networking with other leaders, and future community service opportunities. The program is designed for business leaders, public officials, community volunteers, or anyone who is interested in self-growth as it enhances our community. An Application may be downloaded at http://andersoncountychamber.org. To reserve your place in the Program, please return your application and payment to the Chamber by May 15. Please contact Chamber President Jackie Nichols, at 865-457-2559 for additional information.
MAY 16
Medic Regional Blood Center is the sole provider of blood for 22 counties and 28 area hospitals. The large geographic area means a constant need for all blood types and yet the area blood center struggles daily to meet the demands of our local hospitals. ‘It’s the blood on the shelf that saves a life in the event of an emergency,” explains Christi Fightmaster, Director of Public Relations. The community blood source must work diligently to keep stores of all blood types on hand since a catastrophic event could happen at any time. However, the day-to-day emergencies like car wrecks and other accidents chip away at small reserve built by the blood center. Donors are encouraged to visit a blood drive as soon as possible. Medic has two donor centers: 1601 Ailor Avenue just outside of downtown Knoxville and 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut behind Pittsburgh Paints. Community drives also take place for added donor convenience. Here are the upcoming community drives:
May 16, Walmart/Rockwood, 11am – 6pm, Bloodmobile.
Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh 110 pounds or more (16 year-olds weighing 120 pounds can donate but must have parental consent) and all donor must have positive identification. All donors will receive a free t-shirt and a coupon for a free appetizer from Texas Roadhouse.
Medic Regional Blood Center is the sole provider of blood for 22 counties and 28 area hospitals. The large geographic area means a constant need for all blood types and yet the area blood center struggles daily to meet the demands of our local hospitals. ‘It’s the blood on the shelf that saves a life in the event of an emergency,” explains Christi Fightmaster, Director of Public Relations. The community blood source must work diligently to keep stores of all blood types on hand since a catastrophic event could happen at any time. However, the day-to-day emergencies like car wrecks and other accidents chip away at small reserve built by the blood center. Donors are encouraged to visit a blood drive as soon as possible. Medic has two donor centers: 1601 Ailor Avenue just outside of downtown Knoxville and 11000 Kingston Pike in Farragut behind Pittsburgh Paints. Community drives also take place for added donor convenience. Here are the upcoming community drives:
May 16, Food City/Oak Ridge, 1199 Oak Ridge Turnpike, 12pm – 6pm, Bloodmobile.
Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh 110 pounds or more (16 year-olds weighing 120 pounds can donate but must have parental consent) and all donor must have positive identification. All donors will receive a free t-shirt and a coupon for a free appetizer from Texas Roadhouse.
MAY 17
Southern Appalachian Railway Museum is offering 1-hour excursions with narration on 17th. Departure times will be 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. During the ride, passengers will hear the story of the Manhattan Project, which was one of the most remarkable industrial achievements ever accomplished. There will also be a dinner train at 6pm. Diners will be treated to a delicious entrée prepared by Chef Andras. For more information, call 865-241-2140 or visit http://www.southernappalachia.railway.museum/.
The Windrock Coal Miners Memorial dedication ceremony has been scheduled for Saturday, May 17. The celebration begins at 2 pm with refreshments being served in the Union Valley Baptist Church fellowship hall. The Union Valley Baptist Church is located at the end of Windrock Road in Oliver Springs, TN. Descendants of Windrock coal miners, retired miners, and numerous others have worked together raising money to build this beautiful red brick and granite wall. The names of over 1000 Windrock coal miners have been engraved into the granite. Everyone is invited to attend the dedication celebration.