RUBY
TUESDAY’S TRIPLE CROWN OF RUNNING
This tenth annual event includes three road races held in the Blount County
area: the Spring Sprint (April 12), Scholars Run (August 16), and Reindeer Run
(December 7). To be eligible for Triple Crown cash awards and mementos,
participants must compete in all three races. The top three finishers in the
Male/Female Overall and Masters Divisions win cash awards. All Triple Crown participants are eligible
for Triple Crown door prizes. Persons
who compete only in the Reindeer Run and one other Triple Crown race will be
eligible for Triple Crown door prizes worth a minimum of $100 each. For complete information, contact the Parks
& Rec. Office at 983-9244.
Reindeer Run
This run, which is the third leg of the Ruby Tuesday’s Triple Crown of
Running, is a 5K (3.1 miles) and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the Empty Pantry
Fund. Awards will be given to the overall and masters
winners and the top three finishers in each age division. Prizes will also be
given to the best Christmas costumes.
All Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a ribbon. The Triple Crown of Running award ceremony
will take place at this event.
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Date:
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Sunday,
December 7
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Location:
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Maryville Municipal Parking Garage
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Time:
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Check-in 12:45-1:30 PM
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5K Race
2:00 PM
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1-Mile Fun
Run/Walk 2:30 PM
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Registration:
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Pre-register
through the Parks & Rec. Office or
On-line
registration available at www.parksrec.com for an additional fee.
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Cost:
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$15.00
pre-registration
On-line pre-registration closes at 2:00
PM December 4.
Office pre-registration closes at 3:00
PM December 4.
Forms mailed
must be postmarked by November 25.
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$18.00 day of
race
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Cost includes
a long-sleeve T-shirt and great giveaways.
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AREA 15 SPECIAL OLYMPICS
The Area 15 Special Olympics
Program is open to Blount
County citizens
age 8 years & older. The ultimate goal of Special Olympics is to help
persons with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected
members of society at large, by offering them fair opportunities to develop and
demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition,
and by increasing public awareness of their capabilities and needs.
Schools and centers throughout Blount County
participate in these events. However, any person whose school or center does
not participate OR any adult who does not attend a school or center is eligible
to compete as an independent athlete. Call Cookie
Crowson at 983-9244 for more information. Parks & Rec. conducts seven athletic
competitions throughout the year.
Fall-Winter events include:
Bowling – September
Roller Skating –
November
Alpine Skiing –
February
Basketball –
February
Powerlifting – February
Special
Olympics Volunteers
Volunteers are always needed to
provide many types of assistance during Special Olympic events. Potential
volunteers should keep in mind that all competitions are held during regular
school hours. If you would like more
information regarding confirmed event dates or ways you can contribute your
time or financial resources, please contact Cookie
Crowson at 983-9244.
HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS
EVENTS
Illumination of the Greenbelt
Enjoy
the City of Maryville Tree Lighting
ceremony at the pedestrian bridge at Pistol Creek Station leading to the
Library. The program will feature music,
refreshments, a candy hunt for Ages 2-12, visits with
Santa Claus and more. Event is free.
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Date:
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December 8 Rain Date: Dec. 9
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Time:
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6:30 PM
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Festival of Trees
The
lawn of the Blount County Courthouse will be illuminated with a display of live
Christmas trees of all sizes, colors, and decorative themes. This unique
month-long event allows the community to enjoy the festival either by driving
by or walking through for a closer look.
The official opening of the Festival will take place on the Courthouse
lawn and will include music, refreshments, visits with Santa Claus, and train
rides for the children. For information
on entering a tree in the festival, please contact Cookie
Crowson at the Parks & Rec. Office at 983-9244. Event
is free.
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Date:
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December 4
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Time:
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Lighting ceremony 6:30 PM
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Location:
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Blount County Courthouse
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Springbrook Splendor
Celebrate
the lighting of the City of Alcoa Christmas Tree
in the Upper Fields area of Springbrook
Park where the trails
will be lit with luminaria. Following the ceremony,
there will be special music, refreshments, visits with Santa Claus, and train
rides for the children. Event is free.
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Date:
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December 1 Rain Date: Dec. 2
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Time:
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6:15 PM
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Santa Calls
Children
in Blount County can enjoy a very special
telephone call from Santa Claus free of
charge thanks to the continued support of volunteers from the
Maryville-Alcoa Civitan Club who provide special
phone lines from the North Pole.
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Dates:
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3-5 year olds – December 9
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6-7 year olds – December 11
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Time:
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All calls are made between
the hours of 5-9 PM
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Registration:
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Call Parks & Rec. to
obtain a form after November 3.
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The deadline to register is
December 1.
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