For the kiddos who love ANIMALS! -- UT Vet School Open House: Sat April 12, 9-4 PM

Website: http://www.vet.utk.edu/openhouse/faqs.php

Every spring, the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine students organize an Open House for the community. This year's event will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We have worked to answer many of the Frequently Asked Questions and provide a general tour map which may be downloaded or printed. We encourage you to bookmark our site and continue to check back for updated information about this year’s events!

Some of the special activities this year include:

• Teddy Bear Clinic (bring your stuffed animal for a check-up)
• Canine Parade of Breeds (Dogs in all shapes and sizes)
• Behavior Training
• DOG BITE Prevention video (important information for parents) with RUFUS
• Equine Parade of Breeds (Did you say you like horses?)
• Farm Animal Breeds
• NEW Farm Animal Hospital facilities
• Information about Wildlife and Exotic Animals
• Learn about Physical Rehabilitation for Animals (Large & Small)
• Community Organizations and much more...

Farragut Book Fest: Saturday April 12, 10-2PM

Website: http://www.townoffarragut.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=428

Get lost in a good book! Presented by the Farragut Arts Council and the Knox County Library Farragut Branch, the seventh annual “Farragut Book Fest for Children” will be Saturday, April 12, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Founders Park at Campbell Station located next to the Farragut Branch Library on Campbell Station Road. Farragut Shopper-News is the event media sponsor.

This educational and entertaining event will offer an array of activities throughout the day, from storytelling to book signings to music. Additional happenings will include art activities, face painting, cookie decorating and the Ruff Reading Program. Children are encouraged to dress up as their favorite storybook character; a character parade throughout the park will be held at 11:30. Magician Michael Messing will be the featured entertainer; musicians Samantha Hatmaker and Conny Ottway will also provide entertainment. The first 400 children will receive free book stickers and a pencil; free hot dogs, popcorn and lemonade will be available beginning at 11 a.m. while supplies last.

Rossini Festival this Saturday

Website: http://www.knoxvilleopera.com/rossini/

The 13th Annual event takes place Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 11:00 am – 9:00 pm downtown Gay Street and Market Square.  The Rossini Festival is dedicated to celebrating the arts with a spectacular feast of dance, music and opera from the Region’s best talent. The Festival drew over 100,000 people from Knox County and the surrounding region in 2012 to showcase our wealth of culture, live entertainment and education with areas for children, culinary offerings, artisan exhibits and much more. The Rossini Festival International Street Fair is offered FREE to the community each year and is almost entirely dependent upon sponsor support for its survival and growth.

The Y is partnering with the 13th Annual Rossini Festival and turning Market Square into a "FUN ZONE!" $5 for a bracelet gets your kids unlimited play on a trampoline spider jump, merry go round, inflatable obstacle courses, corn hole, basketball, giant building blocks, and more! See you this Saturday at Knoxville's best street festival!