SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM free for anyone under age 18 or under at Benton, South Polk, and Copper Basin elementary schools. Breakfast at 8 a.m., lunch at 11.

ATHENS AREA COUCIL FOR THE ARTS presents, “Visual Arts Students of the Arts Center, 2007-2008,” an exhibit of artwork by students of the Arts Center to be on display June 5-Aug. 29 at the Arts Center 320 N. White St. in Athens. Call 423-745-8781.

FREE CHILDREN’S DAY CAMP Grades 1-6 every Thurs. beginning June 26 through July 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Each camper is to bring a sack lunch and drink.

COPPER BASIN HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD to meet June 26, at 7 p.m. at the community center in Ducktown.

POLK COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION to meet June 26, 3 p.m. at the election commission office to appoint workers.

FREE TO SENIOR ADULTS 9 a.m.-1 p.m. blood sugar meters at First Baptist Church in Benton June 20.

ANNUAL QUILT SHOW at the McMinn Co. Living Heritage Museum through June 28. call 423-745-0329 for more info.

ANNUAL “DANCE ON THE SQUARE” in Tellico Plains will be on June 28 at 6 p.m. in Old Downtown Tellico Plains with vendor set up time at 4 p.m. As a vendor you can sell food, drinks, arts, crafts or games, pony rides, etc. Items for sale do not need to be homemade. Booths are assigned on a first come first serve basis. You may call 253-3183 days, or 295-2506 evenings.

33RD ANNUAL JURIED competition and art exhibit will be June 9-30 in the Goldie Mayfield Gallery at the EG Fisher Library in Athens TN. Artists within a 75 mile radius of Athens are eligible. Artwork done as a class or workshop is not eligible. For more info call 423-336-5800.

ANTIQUE TRACTOR & ENGINE SHOW IN ENGLEWOOD with Pancake Breakfast June 28 breakfast at 7 a.m. and show at 8 a.m. in downtown Englewood with entertainment featuring Hiwassee Ridge, Reliance, Joe Guy & Co., “Bo” Ladner, Just Us, Jason Hitt and street dance at 7 p.m. featuring High Strung. Call 423/887-5455 for more info.

TELLICO PLAINS ANNUAL DANCE ON THE OLD TOWN SQUARE to be held June 28 with booths open at 5 p.m. and live music from 6-10 p.m. free admission, bring your lawn chairs, no alcohol, rain or shine call 423-295-2506 for more info.

TRINITY TRIO will be ministering in music at Center Point Baptist Church June 29, at 11 a.m. in Charleston, TN with fellowship lunch to follow at 12:30.

FUTURE ALZHEIMER’S FAMILIES public forum seeks to find out what the needs are June 30 from 4-6 p.m. at the Jewish Community Federation on 5641 North Terrace Rd. Cleveland.

SETHRA will take apps. For the low income energy assistance program for the fiscal year beginning July 1-June 30, 2009 You must meet specific criteria to qualify for the program. You can pick up your application at the SETHRA office.

SETHRA will open the waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly Section 8 Housing on  July 1 Pre-applications can be obtained and returned to the SETHRA office. Everyone may apply but qualified applicants will be low income, with preference given to disaster victims, elderly, disabled, and those working 32 hrs. wk. Or more.

VEC TO CLOSE OFFICES JULY 4 all nine of its customer service centers and Corporate Offices on July 4 for the Independence Day holiday, crews will be on hand to answer phone calls and to respond to emergencies as needed.

EPWORTH 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION starts with a pancake breakfast at the Epworth Campus from 8-10 a.m. then down to the park for family fun. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the noon patriotic program rain or shine.

FEATURED ARTIST D. MORGAN for Ne’Qwa Art July 5, noon-2 p.m. at Christmas Is Here! 111 Ocoee St. Copperhill call 423/496-1166.

BASEBALL CAMP PCHS The 2008 Wildcat Baseball Camp will be taking place July 7-10 at the Sue Bettis Baseball Complex at PCHS. The camp will be conducted by Coach Bill Triplett and assisted by current PCHS collegiate players and former PCHS players. The $35.00 registration fee includes awards and tee-shirts. To register call Coach Triplet at 423/338-2704 or 423/650-1550.

PCHS GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP July 7-11 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with the gym opening at 8 a.m. cost is $60.

WOODBURNER Orchid Davis will be teaching an intensive 4-day class in ‘Woodburning for Color’. Students will learn different types of surfaces that can be burned, and much more July 7, 8, 9, 10 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. For more info. Call The Art Center at 706-632-2144.

AMERICAN RED CROSS HIWASSEE CHAPTER will conduct the following classes: July 9, Adult CPR/AED 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., July 26 Babysitting Training 9 a.m.-5 p.m., July 28, Nursing Assistant Day course, July 28, Nursing Assistant Night Course. You must pre-register for all courses. Questions/info. 423/472-1595.

SUMMER GATEWAY REVIEW AND TESTING PCHS will be conducting summer sessions for those students that need to retake failed Gateway exams. Session will be held July 11, 14, 15, 17, and 18. Please call for times or additional info. At 338-5063 or 559-0504.

SOCCER CAMP offered at Young Harris College July 11, 12, 13, call Kathy Brown at 706-379-5189 for more info.

2008 NFL PUNT, PASS AND KICK July 12 with registration at 9 a.m. and competition at 10 a.m. at Englewood Footbal field. Event is free! Call Joe Guy at 462-1230 for more info.

CHILDREN’S ART PROGRAM Jazz July 14-18, during the week of July 28-Aug. 1 artist Linda Dennison will offer a class in mosaics for students 12 and older from 10:00-12 noon on Monday, Wed. and Fri. Call 706-632-2144.

PCHS CHEERLEADING CAMP July 21-25 8:00 a.m.-12 noon ages 4 yrs. Thru 8th grade with the cost being $35 per girl. Each girl will receive a trophy and a t-shirt. Cheers, chants and a dance will be taught. Call Tina Davenport at 338-4300 or 716-1372 for more information.

HUNTERS SAFETY COURSE July 21-25 6 p.m.-9 p.m. age 9 and up at Benton Sporting Clays, free, sign-up at Benton Shooter’s Supply, class is limited to 20.

PCHS CLASS OF 1988 is excited to announce their upcoming reunion July 26 from 6-10 p.m. for more info. Or to make reservations contact Kendra Howard Johnson at 423/263-5910 or 423/368-6310 or Jada Ledford Daves at 423/894-1269.

VOLLEYBALL CAMP AT PCHS scheduled for July 28-31 is rapidly filling up. If you are interested and want to ‘speed register’ call Coach Ginger Harness at 423-284-7460. The fee is $45 for the camp and you can by-pass the registration fee by calling Coach Harness direct.

FLAG COMPUTER CLASSES call 706/492-4499.

TEN STAR ALL STAR Basketball Camp is now registering call 704-373-0873.

RELATIVE CAREGIVER PROGRAM  support services for families who have in other family members children call 1-866-735-8752.

TRINITY HOSPICE VOLUNTEER to be one call 892-3737.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE NOW Become a state health ins. Assistance program volunteer and get your chance to help seniors call Nicole Robinson at 423-424-4287.

POLK COUNTY SOIL SURVEYS are available at the Polk Co. Soil and Water Conservation District Office at 6042 Hwy 411 Benton or call 338-4555.

TENNESSEE ELDER LAW HOTLINE Free legal help for Tennessee Seniors age 60 administered by  SE Tennessee Legal Services. 1-800-836-0128.