Wed
Apr 6 2011
06:05:am
By: bizgrrl  shortURL
When: Wed. December 31, 1969 6:00 PM
Blount County Parks and Recreation has joined in on the celebration of parks on Friday, April 8, 2011.
Friday, April 8 is declared by TRPA [and NRPA] as "Visit a Park Day". Staff will be on hand at Sandy Springs and Springbrook Parks from 3 pm to 6 pm giving away goodies (limited supply). Join us for a fun-filled day!
Discussing
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- Blount Memorial at record high for COVID-19 hospitalizations (1 reply)
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- Blount County coronavirus pandemic numbers (2 replies)
- The City of Alcoa's uncontrolled and costly development (2 replies)
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