Public Service Post
Knox County Public Library will hold two workshops using ''Reverence USA,'' a tool for expanding your job search and for researching information about companies Thursday, September 16th at the Bearden Branch. ''ReferenceUSA'' workshop is 2:00 to 3 PM. ''ReferenceUSA as a Reference and Research Tool'' is 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Both are free to the public. To register call 215-8722.
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.
The Knoxville Contra Dancers invite you to enjoy a day of dancing with contra, swing and waltz at the Maryville College Chilhowee Club at Cates Street and Clarion Avenue in Maryville on Saturday September 4 from Noon to 10:00 pm. Music is by the Contrarians from West Virginia. Go to www.knoxvillecontradance.org for more information.
Registration is underway for the Kids Count 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk set for Saturday, September 25 at 8:30 am on the Oak Ridge campus of Roane State Community College. A special stroller section will be featured. You can also participate virtually through the internet. All proceeds will benefit the Child Advocacy Center of Anderson County Tennessee whose mission is to combat physical and sexual abuse of children. For a registration form go to: www.childadvocacycenter.net. For more information call 463-2740.
Register today for the Knoxville Free to Breathe® 5K Run/1 Mile Walk to be held Saturday, October 16th, in the Village Green Subdivision. All proceeds help support the National Lung Cancer Partnership's vital research, education and awareness programs. For more information or to register, donate, sponsor or volunteer, please visit www.FreeToBreathe.org.
Registration is underway for the Dr. Tom Kim Charity Golf Tournament and Celebration Banquet to benefit the Free Medical Clinic of America. The event is Wednesday, September 22nd at 7 a.m. Centennial Golf Course in Oak Ridge. Register for the tournament and the celebration dinner to be held the next day by Tuesday, Aug. 31st. For information or to register, visit freemedicalclinic dot net or call Wade Saye at 777-1490.
The Mabry-Hazen House invites you to their Boomsday, Bluegrass, and Barbeque Celebration Sunday, September 5th. Tours of the historic home will begin at 6pm, and dinner will be served at 7:30. Only 200 adult tickets will be sold. Advance tickets are available at mabryhazen dot com or call 522-8661 for more information.
Registration is underway for the YWCA Cornhole Tournament to be held on September 14th at the YWCA in downtown Knoxville. Games will begin at 5:30 PM. Teams of 2 are asked to register by September 6th. The winning team will be awarded a custom pair of cornhole boards. All proceeds will benefit the YWCA Club W. For a registration form, visit www.ywcaknox.com or call 523-6126.
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.
The East Tennessee Technology Access Center is moving to a new building at 116 Childress Street on August 9, 2010. For more information call them at 219-0130.
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.
Registration is now open for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk to be held on Thursday evening, October 21st at UT's Circle Park. All funds raised will be used for blood cancer research and patient support services. Adults and children are encouraged to participate. To learn more about registering and joining a team, visit www.lightthenight.org.
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.
Get help with your job search at the Tennessee Career Center, 1610 University Avenue. Call 594-5330.
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.
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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