Military veterans from Anderson County are invited to come together at 8:30 a.m. Saturday (Jan. 18) for this month’s Veterans Breakfast at the Clinton Community Center.
These breakfasts are hosted monthly by Anderson County citizens, and this month’s event is sponsored by U.S. Army veteran Jerry Kelley.
At the Community Center, 101 S. Hicks Street, Clinton, the chow line will open at 8:30, and there will be a brief program at 9 honoring veterans.
All of the veterans breakfasts are held to recognize and honor local veterans and their families for their service to the United States.
Anderson County residents and community volunteers are working together to make the breakfasts a free monthly event that will allow veterans of all ages and branches to come together.
Veterans are welcome to bring spouses, family, or friends with them.
The indoor Clinton Municipal Pool will be closed to swimmers from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through May 17 so the East Tennessee Whitewater Club can practice rolling in kayaks.
If you wish to participate in these roll practices, it’s $5 for adults and $3 for people under 18. However, participants must also be club members, which costs $20 per family.
Clinton Public Library events
A Tennessee history class for adults will be held at 10 a.m. Monday Jan. 27. The class moves county by county through Tennessee history.
Music and
Movement
The children’s Music and Movement activities will be on Tuesdays, Jan. 21 and 28.
Storytime
Children’s Storytime will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29. The events feature stories, songs and a craft activity.
Teenspace
Teenspace will meet at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, Jan. 22 and 29.
“Every Wednesday, teens can come hang out in our program room. Play games, make videos, and hang out with friends,” the library stated.
Community Rivalry for a Cause: Employees from the cities of Clinton and Oak Ridge will compete in a lighthearted yet spirited basketball game to raise awareness of and funds for Isaiah 117 House.
Family-Friendly Charity Event: The game, held at Clinton High School on Jan. 25, is free to attend, with donations encouraged to support children awaiting foster placement.
The American Museum of Science and Energy will hold a family game night on Friday, Jan. 17, from 5 until 7 p.m. The museum is at 115 Main St. E. in Oak Ridge.
“These games are designed to challenge your intellect, stimulate your competitiveness, test your mental fortitude, and embrace being a good sport,” an AMSE news release stated. “Moreover, it’s an evening of classic and new board games to be enjoyed and shared with new friends, family, and likeminded folks who enjoy a good time.”
Clinton and Oak Ridge speakers to be featured at Jan. 18 MLK brunch
A Martin Luther King Jr. prayer brunch will take place at Scarboro Community Center on Saturday Jan. 18, starting at 11:15 a.m.
Speakers and performers will include Phyllis Alexander; Rose Weaver of Weaver Consulting; David Allred of High Places Community Church in Oak Ridge; Adam Velk; director of the Green McAdoo Cultural Center; Brother David Mebane, chaplain, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Zeta Gamma Gamma Omega chapter and associate pastor of Greater Bushgrove Missionary Baptist Church in Knoxville; Dar’ Nell Price, NAACP youth president; the Community Choir, accompanied by Brandon Whitaker; Pastor Ernest Scruggs of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Clinton; Deacon Jack Booth of Oak Valley Baptist Church; Pastor Darris Waters of True Light Baptist Church; and Vanessa Spratling, NAACP president for Oak Ridge-Anderson County.
The Manhattan Project National Historic Park will present a photography exhibit on uranium enrichment this month.
Charlie’s Storytime will be Friday, Jan. 17, at 10:30 a.m.
“Join us for some read aloud fun in the Preschool Room plus music, movement, or a simple STEAM activity,” the museum stated describing these types of events, referring to the acronym Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. The book is “Whoever You Are” by Mem Fox. The program is for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Third Sunday will be on Sunday, Jan. 19, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Visit the Knoxville Area Model Railroader’s clubhouse, and enjoy special activities with the Oak Ridge Amateur Radio Club and the Knoxville Philatelic Society.
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