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.

 

Scholars Run Road Race & Fun Run/Walk

This event is a 5K (3.1-mile) road race and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk and is the second event of the Ruby Tuesday’s Triple Crown of Running.  The race begins and ends on the Maryville College campus. A portion of the proceeds from this race will fund two annual student scholarships sponsored by the Foothill Striders, Inc.  Individual and team competition will take place. Special awards will be given to the overall and masters winners, the top three finishers in each age division, and to the top three teams in the 5K. All Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a ribbon.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

HALLOWEEN FUN

Attention Parents!  Bring your children to the pre-Halloween celebration at the Everett Recreation Center and avoid the risks and worries of door-to-door Trick-or-Treating. This event will have loads of fun with carnival games and Halloween crafts. There will also be magic shows, a candy hunt, costume contests and much more. Lots of candy and door prizes will be given away. Children should bring a candy container and must be accompanied by an adult. Different activities will be scheduled throughout the evening, so plan to stay for the duration to maximize the fun. A grand prize drawing will be held.

 

 

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.

           

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.

           

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.

 

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.