Our sale is Saturday, March 29, 2014.
The regular sale is 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Half price sale is 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm.
If you'd like to consign, please visit:
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE): Sunday, March 2nd: One Penny Admission for kids (up to 3 kids per adult paid admission)
Website: www.amse.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMSE.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMSE.org
Sunday, March 2, 1:00-5:00 PM
American Museum of Science and Energy: Penny4Arts... and Science Sunday
On the first Sunday of each month, the American Museum of Science and Energy will open its doors to Knox County students for $0.01*. Tour AMSE’s permanent exhibit galleries; The Story of Oak Ridge, Exploration Station, The World of the Atom,Y-12 and National Defense, Earth Energy Resources, and The Flattop, explore its temporary exhibits, experience the hair raising demonstration Atoms & Atom Smashers, and more. *All children ages 5-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult (age 18 and older) in a ratio not to exceed three children per one adult. Proof of Knox County residency (driver's license) will be required for each adult accompanying children ages 5-15.
Contact: Glenda Bingham, 865-576-3200, e-mail
300 S. Tulane Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 | www.amse.org Advance reservations required? NO Regular Museum Hours
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m.
The museum is open daily, except Christmas Eve, Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
Admission
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Sports: Soccer, Ice Skating, Hockey, Lacrosse, Football @ Cool Sports
Website: http://www.coolsportstn.com
CoolSports Phone = 865-218-4500
(Note: Son took beginner soccer class here when he was 4 with Coach Joanna waaaay back when. She was awesome and had them learning basic soccer skills while having fun. And on the plus side, it was an INDOOR soccer field so bad weather was never an issue.)
Cool Sports offers weekly public skating, hockey & soccer times in Knoxville’s most state of the art ice facility. Check our calendar and bring your family and friends out for a great time on the ice.
Available for Basic Ice Skating Lessons & Youth Recreational Soccer programs.
Try Hockey for FREESaturday March 1st!
Learn to Skate FREE Beginner Lesson (cost of admission to public open skate session is required, but the lesson is free): Cost of admission to public session is required to participate in the FREE beginner lessons. Call to register your skater(s). Only 10 spots available per class time…..
CoolSports Phone = 865-218-4500
(Note: Son took beginner soccer class here when he was 4 with Coach Joanna waaaay back when. She was awesome and had them learning basic soccer skills while having fun. And on the plus side, it was an INDOOR soccer field so bad weather was never an issue.)
Cool Sports offers weekly public skating, hockey & soccer times in Knoxville’s most state of the art ice facility. Check our calendar and bring your family and friends out for a great time on the ice.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Available for Basic Ice Skating Lessons & Youth Recreational Soccer programs.
Deadline for Spring 2014 classes is MARCH 1st!!
Visit the “Schedule / Registration” page to enroll
Try Hockey for FREESaturday March 1st!
Learn to Skate FREE Beginner Lesson (cost of admission to public open skate session is required, but the lesson is free): Cost of admission to public session is required to participate in the FREE beginner lessons. Call to register your skater(s). Only 10 spots available per class time…..
- Saturday March 1st: ages 3-5 @ 10am / ages 6 & older a@10:30am
- Sunday March 2nd: ages 3 – 5 @ 4pm / ages 6 & older @ 4:30pm
PUBLIC OPEN SKATING RATES
Calendar: http://www.coolsportstn.com/coolcal/
**Coupons not valid for $7 sessions or Family Skate**
ICE SKATING RATES | |
13 and older Admission | $9 |
12 and under Admission | $8 |
Tot Admission (ages 4 & under) includes skate rental | $4 |
Special day sessions **Check calendar** | $7 |
Skate Rental | $4 |
**Coupons not valid for $7 sessions or Family Skate**
**Schedules are subject to change due to tournaments and events, please check our calendar for more details**
Sports: 2014 Spring T-Ball/Baseball signups at Knox Youth Sports
(Ed. Note: Deadline to register is coming up fast, esp for kids older than 4 -- tball league might have a longer registration period, but call them to find out. My son played in this league and it was great! My daughter will be doing t-ball for the first time this season! Fun!!!)
Website: http://www.knoxyouthsports.com/index.html
Knox Youth Sports (KYS) baseball is a recreational baseball program created to develop the skills of boys and girls ages 3 to 14. Our program has mandatory playing time for all players. The emphasis at KYS is not winning but getting better at individual and team skills each and every practice and game. Most games are held at Lakeshore Park. Baseball is offered in both the spring and the fall. Middle school teams are welcome in the spring.
Check their website for other sports offered (lacrosse, softball, basketball, football, etc.) at other times during the year.
Website: http://www.knoxyouthsports.com/index.html
Knox Youth Sports (KYS) baseball is a recreational baseball program created to develop the skills of boys and girls ages 3 to 14. Our program has mandatory playing time for all players. The emphasis at KYS is not winning but getting better at individual and team skills each and every practice and game. Most games are held at Lakeshore Park. Baseball is offered in both the spring and the fall. Middle school teams are welcome in the spring.
Check their website for other sports offered (lacrosse, softball, basketball, football, etc.) at other times during the year.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Consignment: Upcoming Sales!!
Cokesbury (March 7-8, 2014)
cclive.org/consign.htmlFri Mar 7 from 6pm-9pm
Sat Mar 8 from 8am-12pm
Half price sale 1pm-3pm
Cokesbury UMC
9919 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
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Picky Chick (March 6-8, 2014)
http://thepickychick.businesscatalyst.com/index.html
Thu, March 6 10am - 8pm
Fri, March 7 10am - 8pm
Sat, March 8 9am - 3pm - 1/2 Off Sale
KNOXVILLE EXPO CENTER
5441 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville 37912
11,000 sq ft of CLEAN, Climate Controlled Shopping! Plenty of Parking, No Steps, Easy Access to I-640!
The Spring 2nd Chance Sale is back!!! We will have gently used children, teen and maternity clothing, toys, linens, shoes, furniture and so much more for a fraction of retail costs.
All the information to consign, volunteer, donate and attend is online at www.fumcor.org/firststeps. Please feel free to forward this information along to anyone who might benefit from this awesome event!
1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Thu, March 6 10am - 8pm
Fri, March 7 10am - 8pm
Sat, March 8 9am - 3pm - 1/2 Off Sale
KNOXVILLE EXPO CENTER
5441 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville 37912
11,000 sq ft of CLEAN, Climate Controlled Shopping! Plenty of Parking, No Steps, Easy Access to I-640!
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First Steps 2nd Chance Sale (Oak Ridge Area): March 6-8, 2014
The Spring 2nd Chance Sale is back!!! We will have gently used children, teen and maternity clothing, toys, linens, shoes, furniture and so much more for a fraction of retail costs.
All the information to consign, volunteer, donate and attend is online at www.fumcor.org/firststeps. Please feel free to forward this information along to anyone who might benefit from this awesome event!
1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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Duck Duck Goose (April 2-5, 2014)
Mark your Calendars...the BEST time to SAVE on your kids stuff this season will be APRIL 2nd- 5th (Half-Price Saturday). Go online to dkdkgoose.com/knoxville and find out all the details about how to get involved in the most exciting children's consignment event in East Tennessee.Friday, February 21, 2014
Recurring: Knox County Library Storytimes
Head to one of our library locations to find a fun and educational storytime—there are nearly 40 of them every week!
(Note: Please check the Library Calendar to double check dates and times for story times to find the most updated information as things might change)
Still updating, work in progress (check Library calendar for dates/times in the meantime)
Fountain City
Halls
Howard Pinkston
Karns
Lawson McGhee
Murphy
North Knoxville
Norwood
Powell
Sequoyah
South Knoxville
Bearden Branch Library
Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, 11:15AM
For ages 2 to 3, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m
For children ages 4 to 5, must be accompanied by an adult.
Baby Bookworms: Fridays, 10:30 AM
For infant to age 2, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Burlington Branch Library
Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m
For children ages 3 to 5, must be accompanied by an adult.
Carter Branch Library
Baby Bookworms: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM
For infant to age 2, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m
For infants to age 4, must be accompanied by an adult.
Cedar Bluff Branch Library
Toddler Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30AM
For ages 2 to 3, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m
For children ages 3 to 5, must be accompanied by an adult.
Baby Bookworms (#1): Thursdays, 10:30 AM
Baby Bookworms is a perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the joys of books, rhymes and music. It's fun and interactive! Ages 0-2.
Baby Bookworms (#2): Thursdays, 11:15 AM
Baby Bookworms is a perfect way to introduce your littlest ones to the joys of books, rhymes and music. It's fun and interactive! Ages 0-2.
Farragut Branch Library
Older Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays, 10:30AM
For ages 4 to 6, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Baby Bookworms: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m
For children ages 0 to 2, must be accompanied by an adult.
Preschool Storytime: Thursdays, 10:30 AM
For ages 2-3. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Preschool Storytime: Friday, 10:30 AM
For ages 3-5. Must be accompanied by an adult.
Still updating, work in progress (check Library calendar for dates/times in the meantime)
Fountain City
Halls
Howard Pinkston
Karns
Lawson McGhee
Murphy
North Knoxville
Norwood
Powell
Sequoyah
South Knoxville
Classes: Children's Museum of Oak Ridge: Spring 2014
Sign up the kids for Spring Classes at the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge.
Pottery
Pottery
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
865.482.1074
Come play in some clay! Go on a scavenger hunt to find pottery in the museum and how the pieces were used. Learn two clay building techniques, then hand-build vase/pot and a sculpture. After you have your pieces completed, paint some glaze on them. Brownies can earn your pottery badge in a day by choosing a date from the list below.
Age: 2nd-3rd graders
Dates:
March 29, 2014, Registration Deadline March 15th
April 26, 2014, Registration Deadline April 12th
May 17, 2014, Registration Deadline May 3rd
Time: 1-3:30pm
Fee $14.00
Limit 15, maximum 20
Home School Pottery
This class provides an experience to work with clay and be creative. Practice sculptural hand -building animals for the garden, hanging water bowl for birds, or a totem with fantasy creatures learn the basics of wheel- throwing while learning about the history of pottery. Gain a solid foundation of throwing techniques while creating bowls, pots, vases and more. Sculpture techniques, glazing and texturing will also be covered. Personal expression is encouraged.
More specific programing can also be arranged as well as different dates and times.
Age: 8 & up
Dates: Wednesdays, March 12, 19, & 26, 2014
Deadline to register: February 26, 2014
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Fee: Members $55, Non-Members $60 Materials Fee: Clay, glazing and firing $10
Limit: maximum 15, minimum 9
Hand Building and Wheel Throwing for Adults
Participants are exposed to a wide variety of methods for creating both functional as well as sculptural clay pieces. All levels are welcome. Intermediate and more advanced students will learn new techniques and improve skills through the use of the potter's wheel, extruder, and various hand building methods. Surface decoration and glazing techniques will also be explored.
Age: 18 & up
Date: Fridays, March 14, 21 & 28, 2014
Deadline to register: February 28, 2014
Time: 10am-noon
Fee: Members $55, Non-Members $60 Materials Fee: Clay,glazing & firing: $10
Limit: Must have 5 signed up for the class
Spring break 2014
Celebrate Spring!
Hand-build insects: bee, dragonfly, ladybug, with clay and paint your creations with glaze using spring colors. Make a wall hanging with your insects or put in the garden.
Age: 6-12
Time: 1-4pm
Date: March 18-21, 2014
Deadline to register: March 4, 2014
Fee: Members $92, Non-Members: $97, Materials Fee: Clay, glazing & firing $10
Limit: maximum:12, minimum 9
Supermud Tiny Potters
In this one-hour class, preschoolers will explore the possibilities of clay by pushing, pinching, rolling, squishing and playing with clay. Children build skills as well as clay works of art in this unique sensory experience. Every session is loads of messy fun.
Age: 3,4,5, with parent/guardian
Time: 10:30-11am
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Deadline to register: March 11, 2014
Fee: Members $10, Non-Members $15 (materials included)
Limit: maximum 9 pairs, minimum 5 pairs
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge
461 West Outer DriveOak Ridge, TN 37830
865.482.1074
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Save the Date: All Saints Catholic Church Knoxville VBS (June 23-27, 2014)
All Saints Catholic Church Knoxville VBS will be held June 23-27, 2014.
Check back for more information closer to the date.
Website: http://www.allsaintsknoxville.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsknox
Website: http://www.allsaintsknoxville.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsknox
Recurring: Jump Jam Trampoline Park
Website: http://www.jumpjam.us
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/JumpJam/409743129084760
Lots of fun for the whole family. They have set aside times specifically for the younger crowd so they won't get run over by the older kids and adults. They also have Birthday Party packages available. Recommended to get online and make reservations to save your spot.
Jump around on one of the largest jumping fields in America. Over 10,000 square feet of connected, world-class trampolines in a 20,000sft facility. Our trampoline field features over 50 trampolines, including the famous angled wall trampolines, launching decks and a few surprises up in the ceiling to test your vertical. Warning: Open jump time slots on Friday and Saturday book up fast!...so buy your tickets early..! (Remember: pre-purchase tickets online to reserve your space) You must be 13 years old or older in order to be dropped off without an adult.
KidJump
Every day of the week (Monday-Saturday), including holidays and summer break, we reserve the 9:00am to 10:00am time slot for children 6 and younger. We provide a special discount of $8.00 per child and one accompanying adult jumps free (one parent per paid child for that same hour, this excludes the 2 and under jump for free).
Family Night
Every Monday night from 6pm to 9pm is Family Night at JumpJam. Bring your entire immediate family for only $35/hr. No other discounts apply.
Family Night not available during school breaks and holidays.
11201 Threadstone Lane
Knoxville, TN 37932
865.240.0633
info@jumpjam.us
Event: KSO Very Young People's Concerts (Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014 @ 9:30AM)
The Very Young People’s Concerts are created specifically for preschool, kindergarten, first and second grade students. The program Shall We Dance explores all types of dance music with the help of Maestro Lucas Richman and the KSO’s animated friend, Picardy Penguin. Picardy will guide the students in the basics of dancing a waltz in Richard Rodgers’ “Shall We Dance” from The King and I. Maestro Richman’s own Variations at the Barre will accompany different ballet techniques performed on stage and will introduce Tchaikovsky’s beloved Swan Lake. The Maestro will lead us on a trip to South America for some Argentinean Tango with Astor Piazolla and then to Bohemia for Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances. The program will also feature a tap routine and even the familiar Hokey-Pokey. Join us for this fun exploration of music & dance!
A special group price is available for this program. Admission for the concert is $8.00 per student and one adult for every ten students will be admitted free of charge. Upon receipt of your reservation, a teacher's guide and CD will be sent to you to help prepare your students for the concert.
Tuesday, 25 Feb 2014 at 9:30 AM
Doors Open at 9AM
Free Concert: Knox Youth Orchestra (Sunday, Feb 23, 2014)
Website: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
This concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
The concert will feature the Youth Orchestra and the winners of the 2013-14 Concerto Competition and will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre on Sunday, February 23, 2014. (Doors open at 1:30)
This concert is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
The concert will feature the Youth Orchestra and the winners of the 2013-14 Concerto Competition and will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre on Sunday, February 23, 2014. (Doors open at 1:30)
Congratulations to the winners of the 2013-14 Concerto Competition:
Daniel Choo, violin - Wieniawski Violin Concerto No. 2, Movement 1
Benjamin Parton, violin -Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1, Movement 4
PERFORMANCES
Daniel Choo, violin - Wieniawski Violin Concerto No. 2, Movement 1
Benjamin Parton, violin -Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1, Movement 4
PERFORMANCES
Sunday, February 23rd, 2:30pm
Please call 865-291-3310
Please call 865-291-3310
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Recurring: Tataru's Gym Open Play
Website:http://www.tatarusgym.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tatarus-Gymnastics-Tumbling-and-Cheerleading/111619368904250
Description: 30,000 square feet of fun. Five inground trampolines, foam block pits, swinging rings, tumble tracks, swinging ropes, tumbling strips, preschool and olympic size equipment and much much more. We teach from 15 mos. to adults. We offer birthday parties, field trips, open gym.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tatarus-Gymnastics-Tumbling-and-Cheerleading/111619368904250
Description: 30,000 square feet of fun. Five inground trampolines, foam block pits, swinging rings, tumble tracks, swinging ropes, tumbling strips, preschool and olympic size equipment and much much more. We teach from 15 mos. to adults. We offer birthday parties, field trips, open gym.
Open Play: 9AM-4PM
Monday to Friday
11207 Outlet Drive
$5 per child, per hour
Also offer a "Parent's Night Out" on Fridays from 7-10PM (more suitable for the older kids, IMHO)
Also offer a "Parent's Night Out" on Fridays from 7-10PM (more suitable for the older kids, IMHO)
11207 Outlet Drive
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 675-5988
Check Tataru's Facebook Page for additional information, announcements and extra open play gym times.
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