Elementary teacher recognized for chalk art

Jay FitzOur Town Youth

Congratulations to Hardin Valley Elementary art teacher Deirdre Kopp-Pokrzywa, whose piece was named Best in Show for this year’s Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk!
Here’s a list of all the winners:
Kindergarten: Valentino …

Zoo Knoxville says get your APP in gear

Tina RolenOur Town Youth

Zoo Knoxville and the Tennessee Butterfly Monitoring Network (TBMN) will once again host the City Nature Challenge in Knox County. Plus, in 2021, the challenge has expanded to the area …

Ijams to host preschool preview

Jay FitzOur Town Youth

Ijams Nature Center will host in-person open houses for families interested in learning more about the full-time Ijams Nature Preschool and the new part-time Ijams Nature Play Club.
In-person open houses …

Assembly returns to Tennessee Wesleyan

Jay FitzOur Town Youth

Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens is again hosting Junior and Senior High Assembly, a week-long camp for rising 7th graders to graduated seniors in high school. Some refer to Assembly …

KCS offers summer learning programs

Josh FloryOur Town Youth

Knox County Schools will offer in-person summer learning opportunities for eligible students beginning on June 1.
The Elementary Summer Learning Camp is a 6-week program that will begin on June 1 and …

April is Make-A-Wish month

Jay FitzOur Town Youth

April is World Wish Month and April 29 is World Wish Day. Right now kids in East Tennessee are fighting a critical illness and counting the days until their wishes …