June: S.T.A.G.E Club
Theme: Art Class!
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MLK March Parade and Juneteenth Celebration
Chilhowee Park 3300 East Magnolia Avenue, KnoxvilleThe Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Parade will step off at 10:00 am at Chilhowee Park and conclude at Dr. Walter E. Hardy Park for a special Beck Juneteenth Memorial Tribute service. Join our BBBS group as we march together.
BBBS Match & Family Skate Day
The Change Center 203 Harriet Tubman St, Knoxville, TN, United StatesJoin the BBBS family for pizza and skating at the Change Center! Bigs, Littles, and family members are invited, but there are limited spots so please RSVP.
Sierra Club: White Water Rafting
Nantahala Outdoor Center 3485 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN, United StatesRSVP BY JUNE 15. With nearly-continuous Class II-IV rapids like Lost Guide and Accelerator and views into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Upper Pigeon delivers. More info here: https://noc.com/trips/pigeon-river-rafting-upper-pigeon. The NOC requires youth to be at least 8 years old and weigh over 70 pounds. The Sierra Club will pay the rafting fee for the youth and all adults will pay their fee of $40. RSVP for more details.
KAMI Training: A History of Opioids and the Scope of the Issue in Knoxville
Joy of Music School 1209 Euclid Ave. NW, #1, Knoxville, Tennessee, United StatesAll Bigs are invited to join BBBS staff and other youth-serving organizations at this training. Please join us to learn more information on how to better serve our mentees who have been affected by the opioid crisis. The first half of the training will cover general information regarding the opioid epidemic. During the second half, the discussion will be centered on how the Knoxville Police Department sees the effects of opioids in our local area.
July: S.T.A.G.E Club
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee Knoxville Office 1100 Marion Street, Suite #100, Knoxville, TN, United StatesTheme: TBD!
Back to School Bash
City of Knoxville Safety City 165 S Concord St, Knoxville, TN, United StatesMore details to follow.
Shoes for School 2023
Caswell Park 570 Winona St., Knoxville, TN, United StatesRSVP to receive the shoe order form. Shoes for School is an annual event that provides new shoes and school supplies for area children. These back-to-school basics give students stability and boost their self-esteem so that they can successfully start a new year in the classroom. We work with other nonprofits to identify and register children ages 5-12 who need the most assistance. Thank you Knoxville Area Urban League!
Sierra Club: Canoe Trip at Seven Islands State Park
Seven Islands State Park 2809 Kelly Ln., Kodak, TN, United StatesThis 5-mile tandem canoeing trip on the scenic French Broad River to Cruze Landing will be a real treat! Interesting rock formations, wildlife, and lunch on an island will be enjoyed along the way. Participants must be 7+ years old.
Sierra Club: Canoes, Fishing and Picnic at Clark Center Park
Melton Hill Reservoir 2015 Grubb Rd, Lenoir City, TN, United StatesPicnic with swimming, canoeing, hiking, and fishing on the banks of Melton Hill Reservoir.
Sierra Club: Monarch Butterfly Tagging at Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National ParkSaturday, October 7th from 10 am to 2 pm. We’ll spend a relaxing afternoon in the open fields of Cades Cove, one of the most beautiful spots in the Smokies. On this outing join butterfly experts from the Great Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont, to learn about Monarch Butterfly migration and catch and tag butterflies that are migrating through the area.
October: S.T.A.G.E Club
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee Knoxville Office 1100 Marion Street, Suite #100, Knoxville, TN, United StatesTuesday, October 10th. Halloween Party! Join us from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Matches can join us for a Halloween Party featuring pumpkin carving/painting, Halloween games, and Halloween cookie decorating! Be sure to dress up in your favorite costumes: Best costume wins a prize!