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Individuals, organizations to be honored by YWCA at breakfast
Special to The Oak Ridger
YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley, in commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 18-24, is hosting a Community Appreciation Breakfast to raise awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights and introduce the community to the important resources and services available, specifically for victims of domestic violence in Oak Ridge and Anderson County.
YWCA Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley will commemorate the advancement of victims’ rights and highlight issues surrounding victimization by holding a National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Community Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday, April 20, at 8:30 a.m. at the YWCA Oak Ridge location at 1660 Oak Ridge Turnpike. The in-person gathering is invitation only due to COVID-19 precautions, but community members are invited to tune into the YWCA’s Facebook page (@YWCAknoxville) to watch live.
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Lunch 4 Literacy turns 30; goes virtual because of the pandemic
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One of the most enjoyable and highly successful annual events in Oak Ridge celebrates its 30th anniversary with its Tuesday, March 23, 2021, virtual event at 11:30 a.m. It is the Lunch 4 Literacy event co-sponsored by Altrusa International of Oak Ridge and the Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club.
Our speaker this year, Ruta Sepetys, is a Lithuanian-American writer of historical fiction, a No.1 New York Times bestselling author, an international bestselling author, and winner of the Carnegie Medal. She is expected to delight the audience with her stories and is renowned for giving voice to underrepresented history and those who experienced it. See her website: https://rutasepetys.com/.
COVID-19 updates on city facilities
Special to The Oak Ridger
With the public health situation rapidly changing, here are the latest updates affecting city facilities in Oak Ridge.
City officials strongly urge citizens to conduct their business over the phone and by mail whenever possible, a city news release from City Manager Mark Watson stated.
The city of Oak Ridge is supporting the “Tennessee Pledge” efforts by the state government. Refer to State of Tennessee websites for updates and advice on precautions to be taken by particular businesses.
City facilities will continue to be operated as below. The release said the precautions allow for the safety of employees and “social distancing” for customers. Visitors may receive a temperature scan and inquiry about their current health. Call the city manager’s office or department offices on the city’s website for further information.