5 Days of Five

1. In the 19th century, there were no primaries. Parties began holding conventions in the early 19th century and presidential primaries in the early 20th century. 2. The convention remained the main way of selecting candidates until…
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1. Ijams Nature Center has days of activities to join. The hummingbird celebration has been extended over several days. See what's going on here. 2. Watch the birds get banded. Experts will be banding all birds, including…
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1. Let's make a mask-erpiece! Dogwood Arts, with support from Prestige Cleaners, is launching a Face Mask Design Competition  2. The deadline is Aug. 23. Winners in both Adult and Youth categories will be announced on Aug. 26.…
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I know. You pick and pick and think 'how many BLTs can I eat!! If you're not a canner, here are five great ways to use those excess 'maters. 1. Roasted marinara sauce My daughter shared this recipe with me from thewoodenskillet.com,…
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1. The 30th season of Shakespeare on the Square was cancelled. The good news? Tennessee Stage Company, Ijams Nature Center, 70/30 Creatives, and the Knox County Health Department put their heads together to present Shakespeare OFF the…
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1. The Perseids peak on the night of Aug. 11-12.  Tonight, astronomers say, up to 75 meteors per hour will flash across the sky. Though the forecast includes showers, we'll hope for some clear night skies. 2. Best viewing time: 11…
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The Perseids meteor shower peaks this week, but there's never a bad time to spread out a blanket and gaze into the starry heavens. Dr. Paul Lewis of UT's astronomy department identified five great places to stargaze. 1. Pickett State…
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Volunteer Assisted Transportation is a volunteer driver program of the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee. And it needs your help! 1. Drivers assist area seniors and people with disabilities. This is one-on-one…
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1. The U.S. is one of the few countries to select candidates through popular vote in a primary election system. Most countries rely on party leaders or registered party members to select candidates. 2. Iowa and New Hampshire get lots…
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August 5 is National Underwear Day! Let's celebrate with five frivolous facts about unmentionables. 1. Undies got their start in Egypt. According to lovetoknow.com, the concept of having a second layer of clothing between the skin…
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