Community Calendar

RAM Clinics are a lifeline for underserved communities, offering free healthcare services that include general medical exams, women’s health exams, dental cleanings, extractions, eye exams, prescription glasses made on-site, and more. By bringing healthcare directly to those in need, RAM’s free clinics remove the barriers of cost and distance that often prevent people from seeking care.

No insurance or ID are required; this upcoming clinic in Knoxville is open to anyone in need. RAM encourages anyone who could benefit from these services to attend and receive the care they deserve. The parking lot will open no later than 11:59 p.m. (Midnight) on Thursday night, February 5 and remain open for the duration of the clinic. Once in the parking lot, additional information regarding clinic-opening processes and next steps will be provided. Clinic doors open at 6 a.m., services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Sunday’s clinic operations will be an abbreviated day; patients are advised to arrive as early as possible. Due to time constraints, patients should be prepared to choose between DENTAL and VISION services.

For more information on the upcoming RAM Clinic, including how to volunteer or donate, please visit
www.ramusa.org or call 865-579-1530.

Philip Donihe, President, Innovekt, Inc., is a distinguished leadership strategist, innovation architect and systems expert. He will lead an interactive session in exploring practical, proven approaches and technology for creating sustainable value by aligning leadership’s purpose with high-performance innovation ecosystems. PDH available.

Participants will discover how systematic innovation management can transform intent into outcomes, leveraging ISO 56001 — the first international requirements standard for Innovation Management Systems, published in September 2024.

A timely and authoritative panel discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) will be presented on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 in Oak Ridge. The program, entitled “Railroads, Radio, and Artificial Intelligence,” will address the question, “What can we learn from our past experience with new disruptive technologies to help us prepare for Artificial Intelligence?”

Members of the panel will be Stephen Streiffer, the Director of Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Lynne Parker, Associate Vice Chancellor Emerita at University of Tennessee, Knoxville; William Lyons, Professor Emeritus at the University of Tennessee; and Mark Buckner, Founder and Director of the iSchool and Wildcat Manufacturing at Oak Ridge High School.

The panel moderator will be Alan Lowe, Executive Director of the American Museum of Science and Energy and the Atomic History Campus at K-25.

The program is free to the public. It will be presented on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Pollard Auditorium, ORAU, 210 Badger Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN. Light refreshments will be offered at 5 pm with the program beginning at 6 pm.

This conversation on AI will be the first presentation in the fourth season of the “Our American Roots” program in Oak Ridge. Our American Roots is produced by the Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club together with the Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning.

New Food Pantry now available to neighborhood and surrounding areas twice a month. Every 2nd Thursday of each month we will be giving away non-perishable goods and personal care items. On the 4th Thursday of each month we will be serving a hot meal.

Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with a free, family-friendly experience at West Town Mall! Join us on Friday, February 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for Valentine’s Bingo. Find us at the ampitheater by JCPenney, pick up a bingo card, visit participating stores to complete fun activities, and return your completed card for a chance to win prizes.

Whether it’s a family outing, a night with friends, or a casual Valentine’s celebration, this free event is a fun way to shop, play, and make memories together.

*No purchase necessary. While supplies last. One bingo card per participant.

Giveaways available while quantities last. Grand prize subject to retailer participation. Event, giveaway & prize details are subject to change.

Internationally acclaimed pianist Danae Dörken performs folk-inspired works from Poland, Greece, Hungary, Austria, Norway, and Spain.

Date: Friday, February 14, 2026

Tickets: www.orcma.org/concerts-and-events/dorken---chamber-concert
Student 18 and Under FREE

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, Heartland-WIFT (Women in Film & Television) will host a Valentine’s Day Regency Ball, a fundraising gala at the historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. EST.

This event is open to the public and will feature an enchanting evening of music, Regency-style ballroom dancing, light refreshments, and entertainment.

Couples are encouraged to attend, but partners are not required. As seen in Bridgerton, Regency dance is a form of social dance where the assembled group enjoys a variety of dances and continuously switches partners.

Suzanne Ford will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies of the Regency Ball and will also serve as the dance instructor, leading the assembled group in this delightful and elegant social dance.

Felicia Andes, President of HEARTLAND-WIFT, comments, “We have created this Regency-inspired Valentine’s Day Ball to provide a romantic night out filled with music, dancing, and community. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Bridgerton-style attire or fancy dress and black tie to compliment the festive atmosphere. We also recommend that people bring a separate pair of soft-soled shoes for dancing, if possible.”

Advance tickets are available at $25 per person or $40 per couple. At the event, tickets will be $35 per person and $50 per couple at the door. Tickets are required and can be obtained by visiting https://heartland-wift.org/events-calendar/.

The Oak Ridge Community Band will present its Winter Showcase concert on Sunday afternoon, February 15, 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 1101 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge. This event showcases band members and area musicians as small ensembles or soloists performing a variety of musical selections including jazz, swing, classical, novelty, contemporary, blues, and Broadway tunes. This is a FREE performance and always attracts large crowds, so come early and bring family and friends to enjoy this outstanding entertainment.

New Food Pantry now available to neighborhood and surrounding areas twice a month. Every 2nd Thursday of each month we will be giving away non-perishable goods and personal care items. On the 4th Thursday of each month we will be serving a hot meal.