http://blounttoday.com/news/community/?partner=RSSblounttoday.com Stories: Communityen-uscommunityhttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/dec/30/elegant-evening/?partner=RSSThe audience was “wowed.” From the first rise of the curtain to the last sip of punch, the Appalachian Ballet Company delivered a first-class production of their annual “Nutcracker” for a regional audience at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. On stage, the dancers were elegant, professional and studied, delivering performances that both pleased and impressed the guests. gardner@blounttoday.com (Sherri Gardner Howell)Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:17:00 -0000urn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-14940-733406community/newsSherri Gardner HowellLocalElegant eveningblounttoday.comelegant-eveningurn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-14940-733406Change0Usablehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/dec/30/behold-southern-star/?partner=RSSThe Dec. 21 evening service at Fairview United Methodist Church had a distinctively Appalachian flavor to it. The Appalachian Christmas program drew a large crowd to hear the bluegrass music and story telling as well as a very special Nativity scene, church business administrator Noah Allen said. “Everything went very, very well. We had tremendous attendance. The house was full. We had about 900 in the main sanctuary,” he said. “We’ve always had good attendance but this was probably the best. The program was basically remembering our heritage, where we live, and celebrating Christmas in the way East Tennessee does. That’s where we got the name Appalachian Christmas.” Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:57:00 -0000urn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-14938-733406community/newsLocalBehold! A Southern star...blounttoday.combehold-southern-starurn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-14938-733406Change0Usablehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/dec/30/chilhowee-club-features-international-tour-fashion/?partner=RSSChilhowee Club members got the chance to travel the world and see the latest fashions during a fashion show at their Dec. 2 meeting. Board member June Ackerman said the December meeting had a theme of “International Flair” and featured foods and information on countries around the world. In addition, a fashion show was presented by Boyd Thomas clothing. Marti Womack, owner of Boyd Thomas, did commentary on the clothing. The models were members of the Chilhowee Club. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:47:00 -0000urn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-14936-733406community/newsLocalChilhowee Club features ‘International’ tour, fashion showblounttoday.comchilhowee-club-features-international-tour-fashionurn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-14936-733406Change0Usablehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/dec/30/manna-heaven-raises-funds-gives-gifts/?partner=RSSThe past two months have been a busy time for the Manna From Heaven food ministry. On Nov. 9 there was a benefit motorcycle ride at Big Daddy’s Sports Bar on U.S. 411 South. In addition to the ride, entertainment was provided by the Robbie Ducey Band. Then, on Nov. 22, there was a benefit motorcycle ride and toy drive at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson Buell and the Dixie Werewolves performed. Admission was one toy and a bag of candy. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:37:00 -0000urn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-14935-733406community/newsLocalManna From Heaven raises funds, gives giftsblounttoday.commanna-heaven-raises-funds-gives-giftsurn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-14935-733406Change0Usablehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/dec/30/giving-hugs/?partner=RSSSome Blount County students recently joined with Hugs For Our Soldiers and helped brighten the Christmas season for some military personnel returning home from serving their country in the war on terror. Hugs For Our Soldiers is a nonprofit organization with its headquarters in Vonore and led by president Kathy Orcutt. colemanl@blounttoday.com (Lance Coleman)Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:27:00 -0000urn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-14933-733406community/newsLance ColemanLocalGiving ‘hugs’blounttoday.comgiving-hugsurn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-14933-733406Change0Usablehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/sep/11/birthday-celebrations-bring-friends-family/?partner=RSSGetting another year older can sometimes be fun. A trio of area residents found out that birthdays are, indeed, something to be celebrated, occasions made sweeter by the presence of friends, family and loved ones. Whether the planners offer a big party, elegant reception or intimate dinner with dear friends, there is always room for a happy heart at seeing another year of living added to our belts. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:41:00 -0000urn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-14348-733296community/celebrationsLocalBirthday celebrations bring friends, familyblounttoday.combirthday-celebrations-bring-friends-familyurn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-14348-733296Change0Usablehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/apr/23/rising-star-east-tennessee-nearing-finale/?partner=RSSThe Rising Star of East Tennessee contest is a step closer to crowning two new champions. The semi-finals in the adult and youth divisions of the talent show were held on April 18 and 19 at Monte Vista Baptist Church in Maryville. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:15:00 -0000urn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-13509-733155community/celebrationsLocalRising Star of East Tennessee nearing finaleblounttoday.comrising-star-east-tennessee-nearing-finaleurn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-13509-733155Change0Usablehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2007/nov/29/smoky-mountain-christmas-memories-event-includes-c/?partner=RSSSmoky Mountain Christmas Memories event at the Heritage Center in Townsend. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:23:00 -0000urn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-12643-733009community/celebrationsLocalSmoky Mountain Christmas Memories event includes crafts for kidsblounttoday.comsmoky-mountain-christmas-memories-event-includes-curn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-12643-733009Change0Usablehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2007/nov/29/blount-memorial-physician-receives-tennessee-hospi/?partner=RSS Retired Blount Memorial Hospital pediatrician Dr. Clay Crowder was awarded a Meritorious Service Award for the Medical Staff by the Tennessee Hospital Association during its 69th annual meeting in Nashville. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:12:00 -0000urn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-12636-733009community/celebrationsLocalBlount Memorial physician receives Tennessee Hospital Association awardblounttoday.comblount-memorial-physician-receives-tennessee-hospiurn:publicid:blounttoday.com:news-Story-12636-733009Change0Usable