We welcome submissions to the community calendar. Items may be edited for size or content. Submissions should include the time and place, contact information and any additional details about the event. Submit items to news@news-herald.net for publication in the next available edition of The Connection.

Today

Fishing Club


• The Tellico Village Fishing Club meets 7-8:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month on the upper floor of the Yacht Club. For further information, contact club president Chip Young at 614-562-9310 or crtsyoung@gmail.com

Cruising Club

• The Tellico Cruising Club meets at 5 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Yacht Club. A social hour will take place at 5 p.m., and the club meeting begins at 6 p.m. All Tellico Lake boaters are welcome. For more information, call Bob Mazzola at 865-657-9306.

Farmers Market

• The Tellico Village Farmers Market will be held 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through October at the Yacht Club. For more information, call 865-458-4363.

Thursday

Chamber board

• The Loudon County Chamber of Commerce board of directors meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Loudon County Visitors Bureau on U.S. Highway 321 in Lenoir City.

Loudon Lions

• The Loudon Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Lions Club pavilion in Loudon.

American Legion

• American Legion and Auxiliary Post 70 meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the War Memorial Building on B Street in Lenoir City.

Rummikub Club

• The Rummikub Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday at Chota Recreation Center. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call Tom Conrad at 865-274-9549.

Chat with STAYinTV

• A talk with STAYinTV representatives will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Welcome Center in Tellico Village. For more information, call 865-458-5408.

Tellico Lake Rotary

• The Rotary Club of Tellico Lake meets at noon the second, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays of the month at First Baptist Church of Tellico Village. For more information, call John Everson at 423-884-3369.

AA for women

• An Alcoholics Anonymous group for women meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 917 Pond Road, Loudon. The church also holds open AA meetings at 7 p.m. Monday and Friday at the church. For more information, call 865-986-2390.

Men's fellowship breakfast

• A Christian men’s fellowship breakfast is held 8-9 a.m. Thursdays at the Tanasi Golf Course clubhouse. All are welcome. For more information, call Larry Denney at 865-408-9725 or Bob Ericson at 865-458-9877.

Weight Watchers

• Weight Watchers meets 3 p.m. Thursdays at Chota Recreation Center in Tellico Village. For more information, call Sandi Pitcher at 978-621-7315 or email wwsandi@gmail.com.

Democratic party

• The Loudon County Democratic Party holds a monthly meeting and open discussion at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Lenoir City Municipal Building, 530 U.S. Highway 321 North, Lenoir City. For more information, email loudondems@lcdptn.org or visit online at facebook.com/LoudonDems.

GriefShare

• GriefShare, a 13-week program designed to assist in the grieving process after the loss of a loved one, meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 260 Wade Road West, Loudon. The current session began April 6. For information, call Tom and Maryanne Whitlaw at 865-657-3300.

Friday

Dulcimer Club

• Mountain Echoes Dulcimer Club group meets 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 260 Wade Road West, Loudon. The club also meets 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Chota Recreation Center. For more information, call Ben D’Ooge at 865-408-1422 or Kathie Garzony at 865-458-6315.

Loudon AA

• An open Alcoholics Anonymous group for men and women meets at 7 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 917 Pond Road, Loudon. For more information, call 865-986-2390.

Saturday

Lenoir City DAR

• The General William Lenoir chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets at 10:30 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at Loudon County Visitors Bureau, 1075 U.S. Highway 321, Lenoir City. Women with ancestors who participated in the American Revolution are eligible to join the DAR. The group promotes historic preservation, education and patriotic service.

Martin Luther Lecture Series

• A series of lectures discussing Martin Luther will continue at 4 p.m. Saturday at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 143 Chota Center, Loudon. The first lecture was held May 20. Saturday's lecture will discuss "Luther the Theologian."

Genealogy and Lineage Workshop

• A genealogy and lineage workshop will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Loudon County Visitors Bureau. The workshop will detail how to research family history using online tools, allow those attending to speak with representatives from lineage societies and provide one-on-one help with applications. Cost is $10 and those interested should RSVP to Jan Gibson, gibsonj35@att.net, by June 14.

Monday

NAMI meeting

• The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Loudon County meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month at 505 Mulberry St., in the house next to Loudon United Methodist Church.

Tellico Village AA

• Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays in the Christian Life Center of the Community Church at Tellico Village. For more information, call 865-458-1516.

Dulcimer Club

• Mountain Echoes Dulcimer Club group meets 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Chota Recreation Center. The club also meets 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 260 Wade Road West, Loudon. For more information, call Ben D’Ooge at 865-408-1422 or Kathie Garzony at 865-458-6315.

Loudon AA

• An open Alcoholics Anonymous group for men and women meets at 7 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 917 Pond Road, Loudon. For more information, call 865-986-2390.

Church Crafters

• The Tellico Village Community Church Crafters meet 9:30 a.m.-noon Mondays at the Community Church at Tellico Village, 130 Chota Center, Loudon.

Tuesday

Cross County Patriots

• The Cross County Patriots Tea Party meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at Calhoun’s, 4550 City Park Drive, Lenoir City. An optional dinner takes place at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.crosscountypatriots.webs.com, call Wayne Schnell at 865-816-3909 or email wayne_schnell@hotmail.com.

Village Lions Club

• Tellico Village Lions Club meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at First Baptist Church in Tellico Village. The club also meets at 9 a.m. the first Tuesday at FBC.

Village Kiwanis Club

• Kiwanis Club of Tellico Village meets at 11 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Yacht Club.

Breakfast with Marines

• Current and former U.S. Marines are invited to breakfast at 9 a.m. the third Tuesday of the month at Shoney's on U.S. Highway 321 in Lenoir City. No memberships or dues are required. For more information, call 865-414-3460 or email rhinemiller@gmail.com.

Cruise-in

• A series of cruise-ins have been scheduled for 6-9 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Welcome Center in Tellico Village. Bring a chair and refreshments and mingle with other collectors, motor heads, gearheads and powered-vehicle enthusiasts. For more information, call at 865-458-5408.

Retired Military Club

• The Retired Military Club will hold its annual picnic at 4 p.m. June 20 at the Tugaloo Pavilion. The club will provide burgers, brats and hotdogs. Please bring a dish to share and your own drinks. For reservations, call 865-458-0702.

Loudon Rotary

• The Loudon Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at First Baptist Church annex, 413 Wharf St., Loudon. For more information, call Tracie Littleton at 865-458-5862.

Chronic Pain Support Group

• Relax sympathetic dystrophy and chronic pain support group of Eastern Tennessee meets at 1 p.m. at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 260 Wade Road West, Loudon. Open to all afflicted, their family and friends, and medical professionals. For more information, call 865-657-9052 or 865-816-6200.

Wednesday, June 21

Tellico Village VFW

• Tellico Village Veterans of Foreign Post 12135 meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month on the upper floor of the Yacht Club. United States military veterans with qualifying foreign service are invited to attend one general meeting. VFW members from any post are always welcome.

Village POA

• The Tellico Village Property Owners Association meets at 1:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Yacht Club.

Loudon Housing Authority

• The Loudon Housing Authority meets at 9:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at 124 Pathkiller Trail, Loudon.

TASS meeting

• Tellico Area Service Systems meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the TASS water plant in Vonore.

Good Sam board

• The Good Samaritan board of directors meets at 9 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at 119 A St., Lenoir City.

Farmers Market

• The Tellico Village Farmers Market will be held 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through October at the Yacht Club. For more information, call 865-458-4363.

Bluegrass Jam

• A bluegrass jam is held 7-9 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at Chota Recreation Center. All levels of acoustic instruments are welcome. For more information, call 865-657-9465.

Amateur Radio Club

• The Tellico Lake Amateur Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Chota Rec Center. Plans will be finalized for the club’s participation in the American Radio Relay League’s Field Day June 24-25 in Philadelphia. For more information, contact Brad Berger at 865-657-3456.