Grainger Today's Weekly Planner

Wednesday, May 7

Grainger Today is available for sale at locations in Grainger, Hamblen, Hawkins, Jefferson and Knox Counties.

Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority's Neighborhood Center will distribute free surplus commodity food to qualified Grainger County households May 7 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. based availability of food at 7812 Rutledge Pike in Rutledge. For more information call (865) 828-5228.

Thursday, May 8

The Ritter Farms Strawberry Weekend will be May 8 through 10 featuring a bluegrass concert Saturday. Performers include Shadow Ridge, S & S Express, The Powers Family, Lost Creek and Walk Softly. Also, a strawberry eating contest with whipped cream is scheduled for Saturday.

Financial planning workshops begin May 8 at the Mooresburg Community Center, 318 McNeil Circle. Classes will be Thursday evenings in May from 6 until 8 p.m. Mooresburg resident Marty Dobbins from Edward Jones will offer information seminars about investing for retirement or enrichment. For more information call the center (423) 293-0073 or call Marty at (423) 272-8985.

Friday, May 9

Rutledge High School will be having its All Sports Banquet with food service beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the program beginning at 7 p.m. Ticket price for the event is $10 for all non-athletes. For more information call Mark Briscoe at (865) 828-3505.

Coffey Chapel Church in Thorn Hill will have a spring festival May 9 and 10 beginning at 8 a.m. Food and refreshments will be sold.

Saturday, May 10

The Rutledge High School 6th Annual Golf Team Scramble will be May 10 with an 8 a.m. shotgun at Clinchview Golf Course. The four-man scramble cost, which includes a t-shirt and door prize ticket, is $60 for non-members and $40 for members. The first flight winner will receive $300 with second place winning $200 and third will win $100. The second flight winner will receive $100, flight to be determined after round. Red Tees and Mulligans will not be sold. For more information call Andy Wells at (865) 335-8062 or Clinchview at (865) 993-2892.

The Bishop Family and Friends Relay For Life team will have a bake sale May 10 at Cox & Wright in Rutledge beginning at 8 a.m. with homemade goodies. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

Grainger County rabies vaccination clinics are scheduled for May 10. There will be clinics from 1 until 2 p.m. at Washburn School and at the Grainger County Health Department. There also will be clinics from 3 until 4 p.m. at Blaine City Park and at Bean Station City Hall. The price is $6 for a one-year vaccination and $10 for a three-year vaccination that can be given to dogs and cats. Clinics are sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Health and will be held rain or shine.

There will be a benefit bake sale to help pay medical expenses for Cindy Munsey at Family Dollar in Rutledge beginning at 9 a.m. Call Brenda at (865) 250-9807 for special orders.

The Mooresburg Community Association will have a motorcycle rally to benefit the Mooresburg Meals on Wheels program May 10 at 11 a.m. The group will leave from the Mooresburg Elementary School parking lot at 11 a.m. and travel through scenic country roads. The trip will end at the school with a barbecue. The entry fee for the trip is $10 per rider. Gift certificates and merchandise will also be given away. For more information call 293-0073 or 923-1488.

Blue Springs Baptist Church will have an Open Car Show May 10 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Entry fee is $15 with proceeds going to the building fund. There will be door prizes for participants. Also, there will be concessions and a bake sale.

Promise Land Church will hold its regular monthly singing at 7 p.m. The Kyle Family and Head of Richland will be singing. Everyone is invited to attend.

Big Hill Baptist Church will have its second Saturday singing at 6:30 p.m. featuring Marvin Walker’s New Freedom Church. There will be no singing in June.

Sunday, May 11

Higher Calling Full Gospel Church on Main Street will have its regular Sunday night singing May 11 at 6 p.m. Featured singers will include The Bumgardners and others. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Monday, May 12

The Grainger County Parks and Recreation Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the justice center.

The Bean Station Board of Mayor and Aldermen will have its May workshop May 12 at 7 p.m. The board will begin work on the budget.

Tuesday, May 13

Medic Regional Blood Center will have a blood drive at Holt’s IGA in Bean Station on Main Street from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

The Lakeway Area Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Regency Retirement Village at 739 E. 2nd North Street in Morristown. Dr. Ivan Perez, a resident neurologist, will be the guest speaker. For more information call Jocelyn Wolfe at (423) 581-3049 or Janet Church at (423) 586-5001.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 15

The Grainger County Republican Women’s Club will meet May 15 at 6 p.m. in the meeting room at Hardee’s in Rutledge. Grainger County Sheriff James Harville will speak. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information call Elizabeth Fiorucci at (865) 933-6628.

The Bean Station Senior Citizens will have a covered dish pot luck dinner May 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the new community center located at 181 Dogwood Street in Bean Station. Anyone interested in joining the club or viewing the new building is welcome to attend. All members should bring a meat, vegetable, salad, dessert or bread to share. There will not be a general meeting Wednesday, May 14.

Saturday, May 17

The First Annual Bishop Family and Friends Cuts for the Cure will be May 17 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Jarnagin’s Motor Company featuring several area hairstylists and massage therapist. For a minimal donation of $10 you can receive: spray cut and dry or clipper cut or massage for 15 minutes. Local talents will entertain. Refreshments will be for sale. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. For more information call (865) 828-9436.

RHS class of 1958 will have a reunion May 17 at Rutledge Arts and Heritage Center. For more information call Judy Mitchell at (865) 933-5977 or Grainger Roberts at (865) 933-5385.

The youth of Mouth of Richland Baptist Church will have a car wash and bake sale at Blaine IGA May 17. The money raised will go to send the young people to “Centrifuge” this summer.

Old Fashion Church on Mill Street in Rutledge will have its regular monthly singing at 7 p.m. Featured singers include Northside Trio, Kindred of Faith, Bill Samples, Hazel and Joe Bower, Sounds of Salvation and others. Everyone is welcome.

The Friends of the Library will be having a book sale May 17 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Morristown-Hamblen Library. For more information call (423) 586-6410.

Monday, May 19

Congressman Zach Wamp’s field representative Angie Jarnagin will hold a meeting at the Grainger County Justice Center May 19. To make an appointment call toll free 1-800-883-2369. For more information visit www.house.gov/wamp.

Wednesday, May 21

An information meeting about the US 25E National Scenic Byway designation will be at 7 p.m. at Bean Station City Hall.

Thursday, May 22

Foster parent classes will begin May 22. Call Cynthia Ball at Youth Villages for more information at (423) 522-2171.

Friday, May 23

Bean Station Senior Citizens will have a rook tournament at the senior center, 181 Dogwood Lane, beginning May 23 at 6 p.m. with championship rounds May 24 at 10 a.m. Cost for the double elimination tournament is $10 per player. Proceeds will go to the Bean Station Senior Citizens. Refreshments will be sold. Call Fay Clonce at 993-3526 or Betty Ilic at (865) 935-0021 before May 19 to register teams.

Saturday, May 24

The Grainger County Humane Society and Morristown AMVETS Riders Chapter 7 will hold the fourth annual Paws & Claws Motorcycle Ride and War Dog Tribute May 24. Preregister online or by phone to ensure a free official ride t-shirt. All proceeds go to Grainger County Humane Society and War Dogs and their handlers serving their county. Donations will purchase items such as coolly packs and Kevlar vests for these war dogs, doggie treats and items for their handlers. Donations will also go to help open an all county low cost spay and neuter clinic in the area. For more information visit www.graingercountyhumanesociety.org or call (865) 567-0050.

There will be an annual decoration day at the Neal Cemetery May 24 at 10:30 a.m. There will be special music and a covered dish luncheon. All family and friends of those buried there are encouraged to attend. The cemetery is located off Hwy. 131 at the east end of Zackery Road in Powder Springs. For more information call Lois Dunn at (865) 828-4096.

Tuesday, May 27

Grainger County Humane Society will hold a spay and neuter clinic and rummage sale in Bean Station next to Holt’s IGA. There will also be a spay and neuter clinic May 28 in Sneedville. Clinics are for pre-registered appointments only. To make an appointment call (865) 497-3066 for Bean Station and (423) 733-8927 for Sneedville.

Thursday, May 29

Health Department educator Sharon Phipps will lead a discussion on skin cancer May 29 at 11 a.m. at the Mooresburg Community Center

Friday, May 30

The Jimmy Martin Memorial Bluegrass Festival in Sneedville will be May 30 and 31 and booth space is still available for food and non-food vendors. Call (423) 272-2426 for information or visit www.overhomesneedville.com.

Saturday, May 31

The Mouth of Richland Baptist Church youth will sponsor a barbecue dinner sale May 31. The take-out dinner will cost $7 each and will consist of barbecue, slaw and baked beans. It can be picked up at the church from 5 until 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased beginning May 7 from the youth. To order tickets call John DeVault at (423) 534-0199 or the church at (865) 933-6483 or email Devault at JdevauL2@utk.edu. The money raised will go to send the youth to “Centrifuge” this summer.

Saturday, June 7

The Washburn FCE Club will have a large yard sale four miles off Hwy. 131 toward Washburn June 7 from 8 a.m. until l2 p.m. There will be more than 10 families and lots of items. Cancel if rain.

Saturday, June 14

Noeton Baptist Church will kick off Bible School for the community June 14, weather permitting. The event will be for all ages from 3 until 7 p.m. with free food, air rides, gospel singing, face painting, a fish pond and duck pond, and more.

The 2008 Wolfenbarger and Allied Families Reunion will be June 14 at the Washburn Elementary School in Washburn on Hwy. 131. The school doors open at 9 a.m., with everyone meeting in the cafeteria. Everyone should bring covered dishes, drinks and table service. Also, bring nay any old photos an family history to share. There will be a protable scanner on hand to make copies. If time permits, there will be tours of cemeteries where ancestors rest and tours of ancestors’ farms and home places. For more information call Mike Wolfenbarger at (865) 705-3171.

Saturday, September 13

The Rutledge High School Class of 1988 is making plans for its 20th year class reunion. The date is tentatively set for September 13. RHS Class of 1988 members are asked to contact one of the following to update your information: Gina (Coffey) Hipsher at (865) 828-4165, (865) 567-2120 or GHipsherJES@yahoo.com; Terry Winstead at (423) 580-8007 or Winstead99@bellsouth.net; or Darlene (McCann) Coffey at (865) 712-5542 or coffey21@charter.net.

Community Happenings

The City of Bean Station is now accepting 2008 applications for park pavilion reservations.

Grainger County Little League is currently hiring umpires for the Blaine, Rutledge and Washburn communities. A general knowledge of baseball or softball rules is a must. Anyone interested in umpiring this summer should call (865) 828-8622 or (865) 828-3442.

Grainger County 4-H and FFA Livestock Pavilions are now taking monetary donations and contributions of service to build a livestock pavilion behind Rutledge Middle School. The pavilion will be used for 4-H livestock shows, agriculture field days, FFA farm animal management training and other agriculture educational events. Direct any donations to the UT Extension Office (865) 828-3411.