BEGINNER TAI CHI: Classes now take place at Clear’s Silat, Street Kung Fu & Tai Chi, 113 E. Broadway in downtown Maryville. For more information, call 865-379-9997 or visit www.maryvilletaichi.com.

BLOUNT COUNTY ARTS AND CRAFT GUILD: Will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 1 at Bird and the Book, 1509 E. Broadway, Maryville. Terri Bronchik will present the information and layout for the upcoming Santa Mouse show. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 865-382-6545.

CORN HOLE CLUB: Meets at 9 a.m. on Mondays at Everett Senior Center, 702 Burchfield St., Maryville. Beginners are welcome.

BLOUNT COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION: Meet at 11 a.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the Green Meadow Country Club in Alcoa. All local retired teachers are welcome to attend.

MODEL CAR CLUB: Meets 10 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of the month at the Maryville Hobby Lobby, located next to the Foothills Mall. No membership fee or fees. For more information, call Kurt at 865-932-1166.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 5154: Meet at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the VFW Post on Hobbs Road, Louisville. All veterans of foreign wars are welcome. For more information, call La Poste at 865-380-0590.

MARYVILLE FREE NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL: Meet on Wednesdays from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Cedar Point Church, 1225 William Blount Drive, Maryville. Learn networking tips and strategies to grow your business and build relationships. RSVP to [email protected]

KIWANIS TOWNSEND FOOTHILLS CLUB: Meet at noon on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Highland Manor Inn Conference Center. For more information, call 865-216-1899.

MARYVILLE MODEL RAILWAY CLUB: Meets at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month at the Alnwick Community Center, 2146 Big Springs Road, Maryville. Visit the group on Facebook or send an email to [email protected]

WW (WEIGHT OBSERVERS): Meetings are at 8 a.m. on Saturdays and the weigh-in is at 7:30 a.m. at Maryville Church of Christ, 611 Sherwood Drive, Maryville.

COUNTRY DANCE FRIDAY NIGHT: will be held November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Everett Senior Center, 702 Burchfield St., Maryville. The cost is $ 7 at the door. Music provided by Tedd Graves and the All Star Band.

BORDERLINE BAND IN ALNWICK: The band plays country music every Friday night at the Alnwick Community Center, 2146 Big Springs Road, Maryville. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music goes from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost is $ 5 per person. Snack bar available.

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FUN AND GAMES AT THE SENIOR EVERETT CENTER: Quizzes, Scattergories and many other games are offered from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Friday at the center, located at 702 Burchfield Street, Maryville. All activities will practice social distancing. There is no charge to participate. Call 865-983-9422 to register.

MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP: Will be presented at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 1 at Rio Advance Church, 610 Hunt Road, Alcoa. There is no cost to attend. Call or text 865-719-4926 to register.

LITTLE RIVER RAILROAD AND LUMBER COMPANY: Will host Children’s Day on Saturday, October 30, 10 a.m. to noon, 7747 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend. The event is free. The outdoor miniature railroad will operate in addition to games, exhibits, treats and the hobo railroad costume contest, at 11:30 am Children must be accompanied by an adult.