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THROUGH FRIDAY, NOV. 22
SUNDAY, NOV. 10
‘Discovering the Civil War’
Getty benefit concert
“Discovering the Civil War,” an exhibit timed to honor the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Campbell Station, is at the Farragut Folklife Museum in the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, through Friday, Nov. 22. The exhibit features a variety of items related to the battle, which was fought Nov. 16, 1863, on the land surrounding the town hall, as well as an encampment scene on the vignette in the Doris Woods Owens Gallery. Featured items, many from personal collections of community members, include guns, newspapers and letters, and a stump containing a bullet from the battle. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free.
Award-winning Christian musicians and hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at First Baptist Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The stop on the Gettys’ “Hymns for the Christian Life Concert Tour” will be a benefit concert to help build the Restoration House’s Village, a new community for singlemother families. A local donor will match 1:1 the net proceeds raised by the concert, with all going to the Village. The Gettys sold out the Tennessee Theatre last December with their Christmas show. The Belfast-born couple, who now make their home in Nashville, released their first live album in September. Tickets are on sale at iTickets.com. VIP packages are $125 per person. General admission is $20. Groups of 10 may purchase general admission tickets for $15.
THURSDAY, NOV. 7 Artificial-turf field opening The town of Farragut will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, for the new artificial-turf field at Mayor Bob Leonard Park, 301 Watt Road. The multipurpose rectangular field is the first artificial-turf field available for public use in the greater Knoxville area and will allow for year-round play. Athletic groups interested in rental information should contact Parks and Athletic coordinator Jay Smelser at jay.smelser@townoffarragut.org or 865-966-7057.
FRIDAY, NOV. 8 Martini party Liz-Beth Gallery, 9211 Parkwest Blvd., will host a martini party from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8. Fine art and couture will be mixed, along with the drinks. Mixologist Terrance Pate of Cedar Bluff Wine and Spirits will create the martinis to be tasted. Hors d’oeuvres and wine also will be served. The event will feature the newest works from awardwinning painter Jeanne Leemon, a jewelry trunk show by designers Liz Anderson and Sarah Knox, and the hottest styles in formal wear from Prestige Formal Wear. There will be a silent auction and hourly drawings. For more info or to RSVP, call 865-691-8129 or email beth@liz-beth.com.
SATURDAY, NOV. 9 Farmers market The Dixie Lee Farmers Market is open 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 9, at Renaissance Farragut, 12740 Kingston Pike.
SATURDAY, NOV. 9 ‘Messiah,’ ‘Magnificat’ The Knoxville Choral Society will perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” and J.S. Bach’s “Magnificat” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Bijou Theater, 803 S. Gay St. Members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform with the choral society. Tickets are $20 adults and $10 students and are available through the Bijou box office, at the door or from a choral society member.
SUNDAY, NOV. 10 Women’s Choral Showcase A University of Tennessee Women’s Choral Showcase concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Farragut Presbyterian Church, 209 Jamestown Blvd.
SUNDAYS, NOV. 10 & 24 The Smoky Mountain Chapter of CISV will hold two “Fun Days” to share information about 2014 educational travel opportunities for youth. The events will take place 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 N. Broadway, and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Central United Methodist Church, 201 E. Third St. Children age 10 and up and their parents are invited. Educational programs will be available in Brazil, Canada, France, Norway and Sweden. CISV is a nonprofit, non-political, independent organization that fosters cross-cultural understanding in children, youth and adults. For more info, visit www. smokymtncisv.org or contact Missy Parker at smokymtnprograms@cisvusa.org.
MONDAY, NOV. 11 The Job Resources Group will meet from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive. The group provides assistance in preparing for interviews, revising resumes and finding employment.
MONDAY-TUESDAY, NOV. 11-12 AARP driver courses AARP Driver Safety Courses will be offered from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, and Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Loudon Senior Center, 301 Main St., Loudon. Anyone age 50 or over may attend. To be eligible for a discount (up to 10 percent) on auto insurance, participants must be 55 or older and complete eight hours of class time. Taught by trained AARP volunteers, the program covers such topics as age-related physical changes and declining perceptual skills and serves as a refresher course for the rules of the road, local driving problems and license-renewal requirements. To register, call Carolyn Rambo, 865-584-9964.
An AARP Driver Safety Course will be offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, and Friday, Nov. 15, at the Community Room at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Anyone age 50 or over may attend. To be eligible for a discount (up to 10 percent) on auto insurance, participants must be 55 or older and complete eight hours of class time. Taught by trained AARP volunteers, the program covers such topics as age-related physical changes and declining perceptual skills and serves as a refresher course for the rules of the road, local driving problems and license-renewal requirements. Cost is $14 ($12 for AARP members). Cash or check payment must be brought to the first class. Participants must bring an AARP card or number to receive the $2 discount; membership numbers may be obtained at 1-888-687-2277. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 12. To register, call 865-966-7057.
‘Kidz Night Out’ “Kidz Night Out” will allow parents to enjoy their own night out from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. After leaving their age 5-13 kids with Bricks 4 Kidz staffers at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, parents can feel confident their children are getting plenty of attention and fun. Kids will be given structured lesson time that reinforces S.T.E.M. principles, creative playtime and pizza. Cost is $30 for the first child, $25 for each additional child. Price includes a make-your-own Lego mini figure. Payment and registration deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 13. Cash, check and credit-card payments (in person or by phone at 865-966-7057) are accepted. For info, call 865-966-7057.
Holiday craft & bake sale The Crafters of the Community Church in Tellico Village will have their 23rd annual holiday craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon in the church’s Christian Life Center, corner of Tellico Parkway (Hwy. 444) and Chota Rad. Craft items will include fall and Christmas wreaths and arrangements, seasonal mailbox covers, handpainted ornaments, baby lovies, teething bibs and blankets, jewelry, cross-stitched, knitted and crocheted items, greeting cards, Christmas tags and gift-card holders, bridge tallies, Mah Jong purses, placemats, bikini aprons and scrubbies. Baked goods and “Jezebel” spread will be for sale. The sale generates about $20,000 each year, and the crafters distribute the money to groups such as the Child Advocacy Center, Good Samaritan & Good Shepherd Center, Habitat and scholarships.
SATURDAY AND TUESDAY, NOV. 16 & 19 Rain garden workshop
SATURDAY, NOV. 9
TUESDAYS, NOV. 12-26
Runaway Home
Pilates class at Town Hall
Runaway Home will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Palace Theater, 113 W. Broadway, Maryville. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door. Advance tickets are available at 865-983-3330 and Murlin’s Music World, 429 W. Broadway, Maryville.
A three-week Pilates class will be offered 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Nov. 12, at the Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. Pilates is a mind-body exercise that works the whole body. The focus is on correct use of core muscles, spinal
Tennessee Smart Yards will hold rain garden workshops from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, and Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Oak Ridge High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. Participants should wear work clothes as part of the day will be spent getting hands-on experience installing a rain garden. The workshops are free, but advance registration is required. Call Tennessee Smart Yards at 865-974-9124.
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AARP driver course
SATURDAY, NOV. 16
Job Resources Group
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THURSDAY-FRIDAY, NOV. 14-15
FRIDAY, NOV. 15
CISV ‘Fun Days’
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alignment and proper breathing. Pilates helps to reduce injury, recover from injury and promote muscular balance. This class has some yoga poses mixed in to enhance flexibility, strength and breathing. Simon Bradbury is the instructor. Cost is $30. Registration and payment deadline is Monday, Nov. 11. Cash, check and credit-card payments are accepted at the Town Hall or over the phone, 865-966-7057.
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