Go Knoxville’s things-to-do calendar through June 11 – Knoxville News Sentinel

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PetSmart will host a cat and kitten adoption event on June 10 and 11.(Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

MUSIC

Woodpickers' Appalachian and Celtic music program:7 p.m. Friday, June 9,at the gazebo next to Seymour Library, 137 West Macon Lane, Seymour. Homemade desserts, beverages and used books will be on sale. Proceeds benefit Friends of Seymour Library's building fund. Bring your own chair or blanket. If there is bad weather, the program will be held inside the library. Info:573-0728.

THEATER

Sleeping Beauty & the Seven Sisters: Friday, June 9- Sunday, June 25 at Knoxville Children's Theatre,109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances7 p.m. Thursdays and Friday, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $12 a person or $10 each for adult and child coming to playtogether. Info: 865-208-3677 orhttp://knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com/

BOOKS/WRITERS

Blount County Friends of the Library Pre-Owned Book Sale:9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10, at the library, 508 N. Cusick St., Maryville. More than 40,000 organized-by-genrehardbacks and paperbacks, collectibles, intact puzzles, CDs, DVDs and more. Info: 865-982-0981.

Blount County Public Library'sFamily/Team LEGO Building Challenge:6:30 p.m. Monday, June 5, at the library, 508 N. Cusick St., Maryville.Open to teams and family members of all ages, participants will be challenged to build replicas of famous and important historical buildings.The LEGO Challenge will introduce this years Summer Reading Program theme, Build a Better World. Info: 865-982-0981.

Clinton Public Library Summer Reading Club'sRetirement By Design Program:6 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at the library,118 S. Hicks St.,Clinton. ByMichael Ousley from Edward Jones. Info:http://clintonpubliclibrary.org/.

LECTURES/DISCUSSIONS

Spirit and Truth Fellowship of Knoxville Solar-EclipseScience Cafe:5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, atIjams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. ByMark Littmann, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Tennessee.RSVP by sending an e-mail message to rsvp@knoxsciencecafe.org. Includehow many adults and children (with ages) are in your group. Children are welcome to attend any of the Science Caf meetings with their parents.For ages 5-12, aKid's Caf program is heldin a nearby area with a science lesson and activities. Info:http://www.spirit-and-truth.net/sciencecafe/.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Summer Pruning Gardening Workshop:10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10, atCedar Bluff Branch Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive. Join Master Gardener John Payne to learn when and how to properly prune those bushes, shrubs and small trees that are planted in your lawn and around your house.Free. Open to public. Info: 865-470-7033.

HEALTH

Concord Adult Day Enrichment Services Caregiver Support Group: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, June 6,Concord United Methodist Church, 11020 Roane Drive, Room E224 (front covered East 1 entrance. Dr. Noi Nuyen and nurse practitioner Jamie Nuyen, his wife, to discuss what to look for when considering residential care. Info: 865-675-2835.

Utilizing Integrative Medicine for Maximum Healing: 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Dr. Clayton Bell, University of Tennessee Medical Center Cancer Institute, to discuss how to maximize your treatment through building health and vitality with diet, exercise, stress reduction and energy medicines. Light meal provided. Free to those affected by cancer. Register: 865-546-4661.

Getting Your House in Order: End-of-life planning seminar, 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, Newport Medical Center, third-floor conference room, 435 Second St., Newport. Covers how to leave an organized estate, from practical matters to making ones final wishes known; includes House in Order workbook that provides guidance on items to consider gathering. Register by June 6: 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682); Tennova.com.

Prostate Cancer Networker: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10, Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Info: 865-546-4661.

MISC.

Art Guild at Fairfield Glade'sArt in the Park: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday, June 10, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at thePlateau Creative Arts Center,451 Lakeview Drive,Fairfield Glade. Free. Open to the public. With artists in booths offering paintings, photography, jewelry and creations in wood, pottery, and basket weaving. Info:http://artguildfairfieldglade.net/index.html.

Historic Rugby Classic Car Show and Street Fair:The car show will go from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 10, and the street fair will go from 9 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11, in Historic Rugby.Car owners can pre-register their vehicles for the show by calling 423-628-2441. Owners not already registered can do so for a $10 fee the morning of the show, space permitting. Spectators get in free. Info:http://www.historicrugby.org/.

Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, Lenoir City's Sweetie Pie Dance:5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at155 Morning Pointe Drive,Lenoir City. With dancing and desserts. Info: 865-271-9966.

Virginia College Bring a Friend Event:1-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at the college,5003 N. Broadway St. Free. Will feature refreshments, campus tours, program demonstrations, career planning sessions, a career development presentation, raffles anda meet-and-greet reception. Preregistration is required. Info and registration:865-745-4500.

Wears Valley Ranch Artisan Craft Sale:9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the ranch,3601 Lyon Springs Road. With food, vintage items, crafts, jewelry, live music, pottery and more. Free.Info:https://wvr.org/artisan-craft-sale/.

National Cancer Survivors Day Event with Jody Sims: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Sanctuary Vegan Cafe, 151 N Seven Oaks Drive. Free. Includes music by W. James Taylor and Sims' art exhibit "Compassion Makes Life Beautiful."

CLUBS

Authors Guild of Tennessee Meeting:6 p.m. Thursday, June 8,at the Farragut Library,417 N. Campbell Station Road.The guest speaker is Stephen Lyn Bales, award-winning author, photographer and senior naturalist at Ijams Nature Center. Published authors are invited to attend. Info: authorsguildoftn.org.

"Decorating Our Lives With Changes" Luncheon with the Knoxville Christian Women's Connection:10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, atBuddy's Bearden Banquet Hall,5806 Kingston Pike. Cost:$15.KCWC's special programming will be decor ideas from Diane at Bliss Home, music by Justin Terryandinspirational speakerLinda Cowan who will share how her life left her challenged to be different.Reservations can be made by phone or text to the reservations line 865-315-8182 or email Knoxvillechristianwomen@gmail.com.

Knoxville Philatelic Society Monthly Meeting:7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6,at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike. Active postage stamp collectors and those wanting to learn about postage stamp collecting are invited to attend. Info: Jim Pettway, jim.stampmail62@yahoo.com or 865-470-9967.

Knoxville Porcelain Artists will host theEast District Meeting of TPA: 11 a.m.on Thursday, June 8,at Puleo's Grill, 260 N. Peters Road.Painter Cathy Teller will bethe demonstrator.Contact Ruth Widener for more information 865-693-0865. Time to pay dues for 2017-2019.

Longstreet-Zollicoffer Camp 87, Sons of Confederate Veterans Business Meeting: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, atthe East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay St.Prior to the meeting, Ron Jones will present a program on Robert E. Lee and the Battle of Gettysburg.Program is free and is open to the public.

Smoky Mountain Hiking Club Hikes:Brady Mountain/Grassy Cove of the Cumberland Trail Hike:Meet at Lowes, 1800 Roane St. Highway, Harriman, at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 7.Hike: 8 miles, rated moderate. Recommend wearing convertible or lightweight long pants due to brushy trail. Info:Leader: Diane Petrilla, petrillad@gmail.com. Sugar Run at Cumberland Gap Hike:Meet in the parking lot of Outback Steak House, 314 Merchants Drive, at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10.Hike: about 8.5 miles, rated moderate. Info:Leader: Lori Hill, LLH4@rocketmail.com.

Smoky Mountain Quilters Meeting:6:30 p.m. social time, 7 p.m. meeting Tuesday, June 6, atat Messiah Lutheran Church, Kingston Pike at Golf Club Road.Members will displaysmall quilts and other quilted items donated to be sold at the SMQ quilt show. Also, SMQ will discuss final preparations for the quilt show fromJune 16-17 at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway.Note that the July meeting will be on the second Tuesday, July 10, because of the July 4 holiday.

Tennessee Valley Exotic Bird Club Meeting:2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 4, in theUT School of Veterinary Medicine'sSequoyah Room 203. No birds are allowed. Attendees are asked to bring snacks.

Tennessee Valley Machine Knitters Club Meeting:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, in the Alcoa First United Methodist Church. Visitors are welcome.The program will be on knitting techniques. Info:Marie Hickson,865-4570960.

Welcome Wagon Meeting:11:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, atBearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike.Lunch will becatered byBuddy's Bar-B-Q. The program will be presented by Nancy Howard, VP of Patient services at Provision Center for proton therapy.Cost $13. Reservations and payment required by Monday, June 5.For reservations, call248-444-6560.

Wine Society of East Tennessee "Flag Day" Event:6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at Calhoun's on the River,400 Neyland Drive. Seating limited to 50 people. Cost: $65 for members, $65 for one guest, $70 for nonmembers and $70 for additional guests. RSVP by Saturday, June 10, athttp://www.ws4et.com/.

GARDEN CLUBS

Arissa Garden Club Meeting:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, at Ivan Racheff House and Gardens, 1943 Tennessee Ave. Joint meeting with Noweta Garden Club, "New Plants for Spring," by Lisa Stanley, member of Chapman Highway Garden Club and owner of Stanley's Greenhouse at 3029 Davenport Road. Info: Vicky Richards, 865-388-1671 or Cathy Waitinas, 865-435-4856.

Noweta Garden Club Meeting:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, at Ivan Racheff House & Gardens, 1943 Tennessee Ave. Marianne Wilson from Stanley's Greenhouse will be the featured speaker. Members should bring their own lunches and are encouraged toto visit the gardens to see additions and changes at the Headquarters of Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs.

West Hills 10 O'Clock Gardeners Meeting:9:30 a.m. social hour, 10 a.m. meeting Thursday, June 8, atChurch of the Nazarene, 583 Vanosdale Drive. Program: "Everything Mushrooms" by Candace Hess.

AARP DRIVERS SAFETY

Class:9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, atHarrogate Senior Center, 310 Londonberry Road, Harrogate. Info: Instructor Carolyn Rambo, 423-869-8080.

ANIMAL RESCUES

Cat and Kitten Pet Adoption Event:11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, June 10, and 12-5 p.m. Sunday, June 11, atPetSmart Turkey Creek, 11134 Parkside Drive.With cats and kittens that arespayed/neutered, combo tested-negative, vaccinated, microchipped, litter box trainedand more. Cost: $40. Adopt and take home same day. Bring a carrier. Info:Monroe County Animal Shelter, 423-442-1015.

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