Connie's Kitchen
Connie's Kitchen is located at 10231 Chapman Hwy. in Seymour, phone is (865) 577-1992.
Habitat for Humanity Building Blitz
About 20 volunteers are needed for each of the following shifts:
Saturday, April 14 (skilled or inexperienced volunteers welcome)
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - exterior walls
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - roof trusses
Sunday, April 15 (skilled volunteers only)
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. - shingles, doors and windows
Monday, April 16 (skilled or inexperienced volunteers welcome)
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - roof shingles
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. - roof shingles / siding
Friday, April 20 (skilled or inexperienced volunteers welcome)
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - cabinets and trim
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - seeding and straw
To volunteer, call volunteer coordinator Trinity Edgar at 865-523-3539 ext. 108 by this Wednesday at 5 p.m.
To learn more about Habitat for Humanity in Knoxville visit
www.knoxvillehabitatforhumanity.com/forms_and_downloads
Knoxville Zoo Animals in Action
The "Animals in Action" show is all new for 2012, featuring Einstein, Knoxville Zoo's world-famous African grey parrot and a whole host of her bird, mammal and reptile friends.
Knoxville Zoo is excited to announce that Kevin Bacon will be making his stage premiere and joining the cast of "Animals in Action"! (That's Kevin Bacon the pot-bellied pig, not the actor of Footloose fame.)
Show times are 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
The "Animals in Action" show is included as part of general admission to Knoxville Zoo. knoxville-zoo.org
Tennessee Smokies
Home opener is April 10 at Smokies Park. For more information visit the Smokies website.
Metropolitan Drug Commission 2Much/2Soon video contest
The Metropolitan Drug Commission is hosting a video contest for local students to promote the dangers of underage drinking.
Nine student teams -- three each from Grace Christian Academy, Fulton High School and Austin-East High School -- have created videos that highlight the dangers of underage drinking.
The teams are competing against each other to see who can deliver the most creative message.
The winner gets an iPad for their classroom, iTunes gift cards and their video will be placed on local television as a public service announcement.
To vote for your favorite, visit the Metropolitan Drug Commission's website.
Voting ends on Friday, April 13 at 5 p.m.
The winner will be announced on April 20.
"The Voice" Contest for Kids
Video of Sharon & Hope Justice singing appeared on "Today" With Kathie Lee & Hoda.