http://blounttoday.com/news/community/?partner=RSSblounttoday.com Stories: Communityen-uscommunityhttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/oct/01/no-ticket-needed/?partner=RSSAnyone coming to the 2008 Foothills Fall Festival will find new vendors, new entertainment and some old favorite events and activities, all for free. The Arts and Crafts area of the festival is situated on Broadway Avenue as it dissects downtown Maryville from Cates Street near Tomato Head to Founders Park near College Street. colemanl@blounttoday.com (Lance Coleman)Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:57:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/oct/01/no-ticket-needed/?partner=RSScommunity/newshttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/oct/01/through-pain/?partner=RSSLinda L. McCaffrey died March 29 of this year after struggling with a disease for more than 35 years. The intricacy and beauty of the artwork she left behind, however, leave one speechless when they hear that disease was Rheumatoid arthritis. McCaffrey’s work featured at Last Friday Art Walk and is still on display at Professional Hair Design, Church Ave., in downtown Maryville. colemanl@blounttoday.com (Lance Coleman)Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:48:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/oct/01/through-pain/?partner=RSScommunity/newshttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/oct/01/skit-performing-arts-school-steps-broadway/?partner=RSSSKIT Productions’ Musical Theatre Performing Arts School will present a special musical, “On Broadway.” The first act will open with a “surprise” musical theater project, and the second act will continue with musical numbers spanning from Tin Pan Alley to state-of-the-art contemporary. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:46:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/oct/01/skit-performing-arts-school-steps-broadway/?partner=RSScommunity/newshttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/oct/01/sunset-music-series-boasts-new-roof-october-concer/?partner=RSSGreat Smoky Mountains Heritage Center’s Sunset Concert Series concludes the 2008 season with two Saturday evening concerts in October. The concerts are presented in the outdoor amphitheater of the Heritage Center, which has recently built a roof over the amphitheater, remodeled the stage, and added a concessions area behind the seats. Open on the sides, the amphitheater still provides a breathtaking view of the Smokies, and the roof allows concerts to take place rain or shine. Wild Blue Yonder will perform at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:45:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/oct/01/sunset-music-series-boasts-new-roof-october-concer/?partner=RSScommunity/newshttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/oct/01/alcoa-alumni-plan-homecoming-activities/?partner=RSSThe Foothills Fall Festival weekend has influenced the planning of local events to coincide with the same weekend. This will be the 6th year Alcoa Alumni have celebrated their homecoming in conjunction with the Festival. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:45:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/oct/01/alcoa-alumni-plan-homecoming-activities/?partner=RSScommunity/newshttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/sep/11/birthday-celebrations-bring-friends-family/?partner=RSSGetting another year older can sometimes be fun. A trio of area residents found out that birthdays are, indeed, something to be celebrated, occasions made sweeter by the presence of friends, family and loved ones. Whether the planners offer a big party, elegant reception or intimate dinner with dear friends, there is always room for a happy heart at seeing another year of living added to our belts. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:41:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/sep/11/birthday-celebrations-bring-friends-family/?partner=RSScommunity/celebrationshttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/apr/23/rising-star-east-tennessee-nearing-finale/?partner=RSSThe Rising Star of East Tennessee contest is a step closer to crowning two new champions. The semi-finals in the adult and youth divisions of the talent show were held on April 18 and 19 at Monte Vista Baptist Church in Maryville. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:15:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/apr/23/rising-star-east-tennessee-nearing-finale/?partner=RSScommunity/celebrationshttp://blounttoday.com/news/2007/nov/29/smoky-mountain-christmas-memories-event-includes-c/?partner=RSSSmoky Mountain Christmas Memories event at the Heritage Center in Townsend. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:23:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2007/nov/29/smoky-mountain-christmas-memories-event-includes-c/?partner=RSScommunity/celebrationshttp://blounttoday.com/news/2007/nov/29/blount-memorial-physician-receives-tennessee-hospi/?partner=RSS Retired Blount Memorial Hospital pediatrician Dr. Clay Crowder was awarded a Meritorious Service Award for the Medical Staff by the Tennessee Hospital Association during its 69th annual meeting in Nashville. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:12:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2007/nov/29/blount-memorial-physician-receives-tennessee-hospi/?partner=RSScommunity/celebrations