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WIVK/FOWLERS CHRISTMAS PARADE Annual Holiday Event – Includes a selection of high school bands, dancers, fl oats, animals, local celebrities and national entertainer’s marching down historic Gay Street. Watch live on MyVLT, FREE Event

FOUNTAIN CITY OPTIMIST CHRISTMAS PARADE Family Friendly Fun! Christmas Parade for Fountain City. Fountain City-North Broadway, FREE Event

HOME FEDERAL BANK PRESENTS “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” Tennessee Theatre, FREE Event

MIGHTY MUSICAL MONDAY WITH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Tennessee Theatre. FREE Concert. Bring your lunch or purchase one in the lobby for $5

COMCAST CHRISTMAS AT CHILHOWEE PARK A winter wonderland with Christmas carols, marshmallow roast and take a horse-drawn carriage ride on the park’s Christmas light tour. FREE to the public!

CHURCH STREET UNITED METHODIST’S 14TH ANNUAL WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM Experience the village of Bethlehem as it might have been the night Jesus was born. Visit shops, worship in the synagogue, talk with the villagers, see the animals and search for the special baby born that night! 865-521-0282 or www.churchstreetumc.org, FREE Event

NEWS SENTINEL EMPTY STOCKING FUND The fund provides food & gifts to those who are in need during the holidays. Help prepare food baskets and toys to be distributed to 3,600 families. Jacob Building, Chilhowee Park. To volunteer call 865-342-6850

CHRISTMAS EXPRESS TRAIN RIDESTHREE RIVERS RAMBLER AT VOLUNTEER LANDINGDec 17th - 19th Children of all ages will experience the magic of a holiday train ride through Knoxville! Passengers will be served Christmas cookies and refreshments. Everyone will enjoy “The Christmas Lantern” read by storytellers during the ride and get ready to see faces light up when Santa boards at the halfway point with gifts for everyone! Ticket info at 865-524-9411 or www.threeriversrambler.com

GATLINBURG WINTER MAGIC CHORUSListed as one of the winters “Top 20 Events” by Southeast Tourism Society. A holiday craft show, Christmas parade, LED lighting displays and attractions, FREE Event

THE 2010 LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE An East TN Christmas Tradition! 240 voice choir, 60 piece orchestra and drama cast of 300! Thompson Boling Arena. FREE Ticket Required! Print your own ticket at www.knoxtree.org

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Ten Facts about the Knoxville Nativity Pageant, Inc.

1. The Nativity Pageant of Knoxville, Inc. was formed in 1969 after a group of Knoxville citizens were inspired by a similar pageant in Marshall, NC.

2. The purpose is to present the historical Christmas story by way of a narrated pantomime drama, given publicly, without charge during the Christmas season.

3. The work of the Pageant is carried out by a twenty to thirty member volunteer Board of Directors.

4. The Pageant has ten professional directors – music, orchestra, technical, drama, and set design with several assistant directors.

5. Members of community clubs made the fi rst costumes for the pageant and more recently, members of the University of Tennessee Theatre Department have donated their time and talents for set and costume design and construction.

6. Volunteers from the community make up the hundred plus member cast as well as the nearly two hundred voice choir.

7. Local farms lend the live animals that are used in the pageant.8. Since this is a free event, the annual budget is met by

contributions from interested businesses, civic clubs, and individuals in and around the Knoxville area.

9. It is an hour-long presentation of the Christmas story.10. The average annual attendance has been 15,000.

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In-Home Care Lessens Holiday StressWith the busy holiday season in full swing, caring for a loved one may become overwhelming at some point. You may be busy planning the holiday meal and completing shopping lists not to mention your everyday life responsibilities. It is oft en hard to fi nd the time to slow down and actually enjoy the Christmas

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Knowing that your loved one is with someone who genuinely cares will help you have piece of mind when you have the need to leave them at home.

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and myrrh (3 wds.)11 Man who raised Christ12 Christ’s mother13 Symbol of Christ that was there

at His birth15 Messenger to the shepherds16 “Quiet” Christmas hymn (2 wds.)17 What baby Jesus was laid in18 Presents19 Gift for baby Jesus

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If you haven’t been to visit your local community senior center, then you are missing out! Grab a friend and head on

over and join your senior center today! You can fi nd that seniors are not just sitting around! Th ey are enjoying activities such as Computer Training, Ballroom Dance, Billards, Wii Bowling, Live Music, Aerobics, Basket Weaving, Painting ….the list goes on! Call or visit your local senior center to fi nd out what YOUR missing.

ROANE COUNTYKINGSTON SENIOR CENTER201 Patton Ferry RoadKingston, TN 37763Phone: (865) 354-0450

ROCKWOOD SENIOR CENTER141 Odd Fellows Cemetery RdP. O. Box 43Rockwood, TN 37854Phone: (865) 354-0450

LOUDON COUNTYLOUDON COUNTY SR CTR901 Main StreetLoudon, TN 37774Phone: (865) 458-5445

JEFFERSON COUNTYSTRAWBERRY PLAINS SR CTR3311 Oak AvenueStrawberry Plains, TN 37871Phone: (865) 933-9255

JEFFERSON CITY SR CTR807 West Je� erson StreetJe� erson City, TN 37760Phone: (865) 475-4989

DANDRIDGE SENIOR CENTER917 Elliot Ferry RoadDandridge, TN 37725Phone: (865) 397-7605

WHITE PINE SENIOR CENTER1820 Maple StreetWhite Pine, TN 37890Phone: (865) 674-2827

SEVIER COUNTYSEVIER COUNTY SR CTR 1220 West Main Sevierville, TN 37864 Phone: (865) 453-8080

ANDERSON COUNTYOAK RIDGE SENIOR CENTER 728 Emory Valley RdOak Ridge, TN 37830Phone: (865) 425-3999

CLINTON SENIOR CENTER101 Hicks StreetClinton, TN 37716Phone: (865) 457-0642

BLOUNT COUNTYSENIOR CENTER AT EVERETT PARK702 Burch� eld StreetMaryville, TN 37804Phone: (865) 983-9422

GRAINGER COUNTYGRAINGER COUNTY SR CTR8659 Rutledge PikeRutledge TN 37861Phone: (865) 828-5397

UNION COUNTYUNION COUNTY SR CTR298 Main StreetMaynardville, TN 37807Phone: (865) 992-3292

KNOX COUNTY CARTER SENIOR CENTER 9040 Asheville HighwayKnoxville, Tennessee 37871Phone: (865) 932-2939

CORRYTON SENIOR CENTER 9331 Davis Lane Corryton, TN 37721Phone: (865) 688-5882

HALLS SENIOR CENTER4410 Crippen RoadKnoxville, TN 37918Phone: (865) 922-0416

JOHN T. O’CONNOR SR CTR611 Winona StreetKnoxville, TN 37917Phone: (865) 523-1135

FRANK R. STRANG SR CTR109 Lovell Heights RoadKnoxville, TN 37922Phone: (865) 670-6693

SOUTH KNOXVILLE SR CTR6729 Martel LaneKnoxville, TN 37920Phone: (865) 573-5843

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You are invited to join the Super Seniors of Corryton. Meetings are every 2nd Tuesday at 10:30am, feature a guest speaker from the community and lunch for only $5 per person. At November’s meeting, local veterans arrived in uniform and where recognized for their dedication and service to our wonderful country. December’s meeting is on the 14th, so give them a call and let them know you’ll be there!

Corryton Senior Center is also home to the Quilters Guild and House Mountain Quilters. If you enjoy hand-quilting, then this is the place to be! From fund raisers to challenges, you can be sure extra hands will always be welcomed!

Make plans to join CSS on December 14th at 10:30am. Make new friends, eat lunch and spend time with others that know how to enjoy life! With their welcoming spirit and hospitality, you are sure to feel right at home!

Corryton Senior CenterHours of Operation: Monday-Friday8am-4:30pm

From left to right: Gus Akin, Mastery Gunnery Sgt. Marines; Curtis Ellison, AF Master Sgt.; and Robert Harrison, Lt. Col. Marines were among the Veterans honored in November

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Visit the Spirit of Christmas Past Visit the Spirit of Christmas Past at these historic homes that open their doors to the public!

Marble Springs Historic Farmstead is the last remaining home of Tennessee’s First Governor John Sevier.

Candle Light Tours at Marble SpringsExperience this historical site through the soft glow of candle light. Th e buildings will be decorated with fresh greenery. Music, open hearth cooking, baked goods and warm drinks will set your heart aglow!

Ramsey House was built in 1797 by Th omas Hope for Francis Alexander Ramsey. Th e Ramsey family was one of the fi rst families to settle in the Knoxville area. Th e structure is signifi cant for original interior and exterior architectural features and its period decorative art collection.

Candle Light Tours at Ramsey HouseTouring this magnifi cent historic mansion in the ambience of candlelight is bound to boost your holiday spirit. You’ll also enjoy traditional holiday décor of all natural materials recalling Christmases of long ago. Seasonal music, hot drinks and baked goods will be available for guests.

An antebellum mansion of fi ft een spacious rooms and widehalls stands well back among lovely trees and elaborate landscaped grounds. Confederate Memorial Hall, originally named “Bleak House”, has a rich and interesting past.

Christmas Tours at Bleak HouseCome enjoy a Christmas tour through the Bleak House.

With tour guides in historical attire, step back in time while you are led through this amazing and beautiful

home and discover the story behind this house.

1220 West Governor Johns Sevier HwyKnoxville, TN 37920

Dec 4th 4p-8p $2 donation at the door.

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Information: 865-573-5508

2614 Th orngrove PikeKnoxville, TN 37914

Dec 5th 5p-7pTours are $5 per person.

Children age 11 and under free.Information at 865-546-0745

3148 Kingston PikeKnoxville, TN 37919

Dec 4th Noon-6p • Dec 5th 1p-5p Tours are $5 per person.

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