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TODAY

Cruising Club


• The Tellico Cruising Club will gather starting with a social hour at 5 p.m. and a meeting at 6 p.m. at the Yacht Club. All Tellico Lake boaters are welcome. For more information, call commander Bob Mazzola 865-657-9306.

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.

TOPS

• The Tellico Village Take Off Pounds Sensibly group meets at 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Chota Recreation Center. All are invited. For more information, call Peggy Bastien at 865-458-9135.

THURSDAY

STAYinTV Q&A

• The Tellico Village STAYinTV committee will hold a question and answer session 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Welcome Center on Chota Road. For more information, visit http://stayintv.org.

Art Guild

• The Art Guild of Tellico Village will meet at 9:30 a.m. on the upper floor of the Yacht Club for refreshments followed by a business meeting at 10 a.m. The guest artist will be Paul deMarrais, who is a pastel artist and creator of oil sticks and pastels. Members may renew memberships at the meeting. Guests are welcome.

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.

Tellico Lake Rotary

• The Rotary Club of Tellico Lake meets at noon the second, third, fourth and fifth Thursday of the month at the Rarity Bay clubhouse. For more information, call John Everson at 423-884-3369.

GriefShare

• GriefShare, a 13-week program designed to assist in the grieving process after the loss of a loved one, meets 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 260 Wade Road West, Loudon. For more information, call the church at 865-458-9407 or trained facilitators Mary and Joseph Whitlaw at 865-657-3300.

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, 865-986-2390.

FRIDAY

Free PSA test

• Provision Center for Proton Therapy will offer free prostate-specific antigen checks 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday at Walmart in Lenoir City. For more information, visit http://eddiecheck.org.

Rotary dinner, auction

• Tellico Lake Rotary Club will hold its second annual charity dinner and silent auction at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Tellico Village. Guest speaker will be Freeman Owle, a Cherokee historian, author and storyteller. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance at the church. All proceeds benefit numerous local charities and international Rotary projects. For more information, call 865-408-0110.

Democratic Party picnic

• The Loudon County Democratic Party will hold its annual picnic at 5:30 p.m. at Lenoir City Park. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Bring a dish to share. For more information about the party, visit http://www.facebook.com/loudondems.

Good Sam board

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

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, 865-986-2390.

SATURDAY

Food distribution

• Compassion Ministries will hold a community food distribution at 10 a.m. at Philadelphia Elementary School. Food will include nonperishables, freezer food and baked goods. Volunteers should arrive at 9 a.m. All are invited. For more information, call Robin Rolland at 865-755-9512.

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 on U.S. Highway 321 in Lenoir City. Women with ancestors who participated in the American Revolution are eligible to join. The group promotes historic preservation, education and patriotic service.

Public appraisal

• Joe Rossen, nationally recognized antiques appraiser, will be on hand 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Vonore Baptist Church Family Life Center, 714 Church St., to provide a public appraisal service. Cost is $5, and the event is free for members of the Friends of the Vonore Public Library.

Concert, family night

• Sevierville-based Tedd Graves and the All Star Band will perform 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday at Highland Park Elementary School, 4404 Highway 11 East, Lenoir City. Dancing and concessions will be available. Cost is $6, which goes to support the band. All are welcome.

MONDAY

Chili cookoff

• The New Villagers group in Tellico Village will hold a chili cookoff 5-7 p.m. at the Tugaloo beach pavilion off Highway 444. A judge's award will be given, along with two people's choice awards. Cost is $5 to be a taster. Tasting includes a sample of chili, a hot dog and brownie. For more information, call Pat Burgoyne at 423-240-0226.

Women for Hillary

• The Loudon County Democratic Party will hold a Women for Hillary potluck luncheon and fundraiser noon-2 p.m. at the party headquarters, 507 East Broadway St., Lenoir City. Members will have the opportunity to donate to the Clinton campaign and get an update on the campaign at the state and national levels. The event is free. Bring a salad or dessert to share.

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.

GriefShare

• A GriefShare support group will meet 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays Sept. 12-Nov. 12 at Two Rivers Church, 275 Harrison Lane, Lenoir City. For more information, call Elaine McCrotty at 865-271-8196.

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, 865-986-2390.

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. For more information, call Ben D’Ooge at 865-408-1422 or Kathie Garzony at 865-458-6315.

TUESDAY

Boating safety class

• A boating safety class will be held 1-5 p.m. at the Yacht Club. Cost is $45 per person and includes all course materials, a final exam and certificate. Couples and families may share course materials for an additional $10 per person. For more information, call Mike Colacone at 352-804-8257 or email Mc195@aol.com.

Cross County Patriots

• The Cross County Patriots Tea Party meets 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 First Baptist Church.

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 who live within driving distance of Rarity Bay and Loudon County are invited to breakfast at 9 a.m. the third Tuesday of the month in the Rarity Bay dining room. No memberships or dues are required. Tell the guard at the gate that you are a Marine and directions to the dining room will be provided. 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 on Chota Road. Bring a chair and refreshments and mingle with other collectors, motor heads, gearheads and powered-vehicle enthusiasts. For more information, call Patty Robicaud at 865-458-5408, ext. 4115.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21

Ford Club

• The Tellico Village Ford Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Tanasi Golf Course restaurant for lunch and to hear a presentation from guest speaker Cleve Tedford, who will talk about Citico Creek Wilderness. Past Ford employees and retirees are invited to attend or join the club. For more information, call club president Ron Clayton at 865-458-2342.

Christian Women's Connection

• Christian Women's Connection will hold a "Men of Honor" luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Central United Methodist Church, 301 Hickory Creek Road, Lenoir City. The guest speaker will be retired U.S. Air Force Col. Don Edmands Jr. Men are invited. Cost is $10 inclusive. For reservations, call Patricia Pillarelli at 706-339-4102 or email cwcloudon@yahoo.com by 5 p.m. Sept. 18.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

Women's Club meet, greet

• The Tellico Village Women's Club will hold a meet and greet at 1 p.m. on the upper floor of the Yacht Club. Those who may be interested in joining the club in its volunteer efforts are invited to attend.

Library fundraiser

• Friends of the Tellico Village Library will present a fundraiser, "A Night Under the Stars," at 7 p.m. at The Public Library at Tellico Village courtyard. The event will include wine, cheese, chocolate tastings and music by the Tellico Top Notes. Tickets are $50 and are available at the library. For more information, call 865-458-5199.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 27

Voter Registration Day

• A National Voter Registration Day signup will be held 8-12:30 p.m. at 507 East Broadway St., Lenoir City.