City Of Oak Ridge

Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smartphones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars. If not used correctly, or if damaged, these batteries can catch on fire or explode. Whenever you come in contact or use a lithium-ion battery, use with caution.

?? The inaugural meeting of the newly created Arts, Culture, and History Alliance Advisory Board was held last week at the Oak Ridge Public Library! Officers elected were Greta Ownby, Chair; Beth Shea, Vice-Chair; and Tristy Berryhill, Secretary. The Staff Liaison for the Board is Library Director Julie Forkner, and the Board will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month starting in April at 5 pm. We hope you'll join us! As a reminder, City Council meets tonight at 7 pm in the Central Services Complex.

Oak Ridge Fire Chief Travis Solomon has issued a temporary burn ban effective immediately. Due to the current weather, including a wind advisory and extended dry conditions in our region, no burn permits will be issued until further notice. Outdoor burning without a permit is banned by city ordinance. Please call ORFD with any further questions at (865) 425-3520.

Celebrate Earth Day with the Oak Ridge Healthy Waters Program! Join them on April 21st and 22nd for a Free Clothing and Book Swap at Jackson Square! Come by between 7am-7pm and bring some clean, gently used clothes or books to swap them out for something else. All extra donations will be given to local thrift stores.

Every second counts in a home fire, practice your escape plan. Sit down as a family, inspect the house, and see all available escape routes. Together we can all be safe from fires.

CHECK THIS OUT! You can now reserve a meeting room, register for library programs, reserve a display case, or make a reference appointment all online. Oak Ridge Public Library is launching LibCal, an online reservation system that allows our patrons greater use of library facilities either on a mobile device or desktop. LibCal will also allow patrons to reserve time in our new SLAM space. The SLAM (Share Learn and Make) Space offers digitization equipment to preserve personal memories and copyright-free material. Make digital copies of old photos, film, VHS, cassette tapes, and more! Patrons wishing to use this space must attend a training session before their first reservation. Explore LibCal and all we have to offer today: https://orpl.libcal.com/

SAVE THE DATE! City of Oak Ridge officials will join the Oak Ridge Environmental Quality Advisory Board (EQAB) at Oak Ridge’s 40th Annual Arbor Day Observance on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Woodland Elementary School, located at 168 Manhattan Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN. The ceremony also marks the 37th year the City of Oak Ridge has been recognized as a Tree City USA.? At the ceremony, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Representative will present the Tree City USA and Tree Line USA awards to Oak Ridge Mayor Warren Gooch. Tree City USA, a National Arbor Day Foundation program, recognizes U.S. towns and cities that develop comprehensive urban forestry programs.? To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet four standards: a legally constituted tree board; a community tree ordinance; a comprehensive community forestry program supported by a minimum of $2 per capita; and an Arbor Day proclamation and public tree planting ceremony. Communities must reapply for the Tree City USA designation annually.? The Arbor Day ceremony will include the planting of a Basswood tree, Tilia americana, donated by the City of Oak Ridge. Woodland Elementary School staff and fourth-grade students will participate in the program.? Previous Arbor Day observances have been held at numerous locations throughout the city, including the Oak Ridge Civic Center, the Senior Citizens Center, the U.T. Arboretum, Cedar Hill Park, and at St. Mary’s, Glenwood, Willow Brook, and Linden Schools.? For more information, contact Recreation and Parks Director Jon Hetrick at (865) 425-3446 or visit?oakridgetn.gov. LINK: https://lnkd.in/gwK44JGH

In need of a smoke alarm? The City of Oak Ridge Fire Department has a smoke alarm program that replaces the battery or installs a new smoke alarm for free.?Please call 865-316-8775 to schedule the free appointment or?visit oakridgetn.gov/fire.

PLANNING JOB YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS! From the start, Oak Ridge has been a place where bright young minds did fascinating work that changed the world. Could you step into those shoes? The City of Oak Ridge is seeking a community-minded planner to help chart what’s next. ? Oak Ridge boasts: ? more than half of its land?area covered in forest, open space, bike and hiking trails, and waterways; ? top-rated schools ? a world-class rowing venue; and ? mind-blowing, cutting-edge scientific exploration happening every day thanks to researchers from around the globe! Add in the new Manhattan Project National Park, the American Museum of Science & Energy, a high-quality arts scene, and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: it’s where you can enjoy the benefits of ‘small city living’ with the attractions of a nearby metropolitan center and major research university. The Senior Planner position would be expected to perform with greater independence and proficiency than a Planner level. If you think you are the one to help our planning staff chart this dynamic future, want to enjoy a competitive salary, excellent employment benefits, and the amazing East Tennessee environment – follow this link to connect with the Secret City! Apply today: Oakridgetn.gov/apply

Team registration for the City of Oak Ridge Department of Recreation & Parks’ 2025 Spring Softball league is now open. A Men’s League will be offered on Monday evenings with the possibility of Thursday makeup games. A recreational and competitive Co-Ed league will be offered on Tuesday evenings with the possibility of Thursday makeup games.? Teams must complete registration paperwork and pay the applicable registration fee by Saturday, March 29. Games are scheduled to begin the week of April 7.? For more information or to obtain the registration paperwork, teams may contact Matt Reece at (865) 425-3440 or players may inquire at the front desk of the Oak Ridge Civic Center. Registration materials are due by the registration deadlines. https://lnkd.in/gxWZBdVV