Briefs
Lifeguard training
The Clinton Community Center is holding a lifeguard training class March 18-20.
All candidates must schedule a time to complete a swim test prior to enrolling.
The last day to register and complete the swim test is March 13.
Interested parties should contact Jonathan Leninsky at jleninsky@clintontn.net or call 865-259-1164.
Tax assistance
AARP is at the Clinton Public Library every Monday through the month of March to help with tax preparation.
Call 865-229-4429, or visit volsintax.com to make an appointment.
The library is at 118 South Hicks St.
Its Monday hours are 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
For more on the library’s schedule and other programs, visit clintonpubliclibrary.org.
Butter-making event at Norris Dam State Park
Norris Dam State Park is leading a butter-making workshop at the Lenoir Museum/Rice Grist Mill and gift shop.
The event will be on Friday, March 20, at 2:30 p.m. at 2121 Norris Freeway in Norris.
Tickets are $15, and the park requests that people register online on the park’s main website, tnstateparks.com/parks/norris-dam.
“Have you been wanting to expand your traditional homestead practices?” an announcement from the park asked. “This class might be for you. In this class, we will be going over the history of butter making and its prevalence to Appalachian culture. We will also be making butter and buttermilk to take home.”
The class requires the participants to vigorously shake a mason jar for up to 30 minutes. As well, the group will be hand-washing the butter. Make sure to wear clothes that can get dirty.
This program is intended for ages 12 and up. Anyone under the age of 15 must have an adult present with them. To participate, all participants must preregister for this event.
