COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Business Associations

Merchants of Oak Ridge www.merchantsofoakridge.com

Shane Beal, president shane@eurohaus.pro

Merchants of Oak Ridge

Along with promoting member businesses, the group has organized and sponsored several annual community events, including the Great Pumpkin Event, Run the Ridge and RidgeFest. Meetings are held the last Wednesday of each month, 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Oak Ridge Room (beside Bistro 150 in Oak Ridge Commons). For more info, call (336) 508-9573 or visit www.merchantsofoakridge.com.

(For more info on northwest-area business associations, see pages 12 and 39.)

CIVIC/SERVICE GROUPS

Kiwanis Club

Annette Joyce, president nwgkiwanis@gmail.com

Northwest Guilford Kiwanis

The Kiwanis Club of Northwest Guilford is a member of Kiwanis International, whose motto is “Serving the children of the world.” The club honors local students with its monthly Terrific Kids recognition program, supports local organizations such as Camp Carefree and is involved in many community activities, such as the Glenwood Free Tutoring Program for underprivileged children. Meetings are held at Bill’s Pizza Pub the first and third Tuesday of the month at noon; for more info, visit the club’s Facebook page.

Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club

Tiffany Hansen, president tiffanykhansen96@gmail.com (336) 404-8038

Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club

Northwest Guilford Woman’s Club is a nonprofit organization with members including women from all walks of life who share a commitment to community service. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month, 7 p.m.; check the group’s Facebook page or contact Tiffany Hansen, president, for more info.

Northwest Republican Women

Pam Foxx, president pnfoxx@gmail.com

Meets monthly on the second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Meeting locations vary.

Oak Ridge Garden Club oakridgencgardenclub@gmail.com

Gigi Williams, co-president

Trusted Brands Quality Service

Laura Reneer, co-president

Oak Ridge Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of the month (with some exceptions), generally at Union Grove Church in Oak Ridge. Social time, 6:30 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m.

Oak Ridge Lions Club

Frank Kelleher, frankxk95@gmail.com

Oak Ridge North Carolina Lions Club

Oak Ridge Lions Club meets every fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Room next to Bistro 150 in Oak Ridge Commons. Members enjoy the fellowship that comes with serving others, especially those who are sight- or hearing-impaired. The club is involved in several community projects and local events; its major fundraiser is an annual golf tournament. Brooms made by Industries for the Blind are sold yearround, and used eyeglasses are collected for recycling. The club is also part of the Adopt-a-Highway program.

Preservation Oak Ridge Mike Stone, president (336) 402-0144

Preservation Oak Ridge, a nonprofit organization that is committed to preserving the historic structures of Oak Ridge, meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the historic Ai Church on N.C. 68 at Alcorn Road in Oak Ridge. This historic church is available for weddings, reunions and meetings.

(For info on northwest-area civic/service groups, see pages 12, 20 and 39.)

Emergency Services

In case of emergency, dial 911

OAK RIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Ken Gibson, chief

Station 15 8325 Linville Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-3783

Station 51

5219 Northwest School Rd., Greensboro (336) 662-8900 www.oakridgencfire.com

Full-time paid and volunteer firefighters

Oak Ridge NC Fire

ISO Rating: 3 (Awarded by the Insurance Service Office, an ISO rating analyzes a department’s firefighting abilities and assigns a numerical rating from 1 to 10, with 1 being the best. These ratings are used by insurance companies to calculate fire insurance premiums. Without municipal water systems with hydrants, it is difficult for a department to achieve an ISO rating lower than a 6.)

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Oak Ridge Fire Department also has an auxiliary that provides support to firefighters during a fire or other emergency. For contact info, call the fire department.

SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

In case of emergency, dial 911 (For info on the Sheriff’s Department or other emergency services, see page 41.)

GIVE/GET ASSISTANCE

Goodwill Industries

2205-A Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-4549 www.triadgoodwill.org

Triad Goodwill (Oak Ridge, NC)

Goodwill Industries provides work opportunities for people with special employment needs. The organization accepts donations of clothing, housewares, furniture, books, computers and accessories, which it sells in its stores. Some locations also accept televisions, cell phones and appliances.

(For more info on organizations where you can give or get assistance, see pages 12, 21 and 45.)

HEALTH/FITNESS FACILITIES

CrossFit Oak Ridge

8309 Linville Road, Oak Ridge (336) 643-3444 www.crossfitoakridge.com crossfitoakridgenc@gmail.com

CrossFit Oak Ridge

The 12,000-square-foot facility provides CrossFit as well as many other fitness-based and community activities including Zumba, kids’ fitness programs/ sports camps and athletic fields.

Snap Fitness

1433-B (68 Place) N.C. 68 N, Oak Ridge (336) 643-5501 www.snapfitness.com/oakridgenc

Nicole Choiniere, manager oakridgenc@snapfitness.com

Snap Fitness (Oak Ridge, NC)

The gym is open 24/7 and offers a seven-day free trial. Contact for questions or current specials.

Miscellaneous

ABC Store

2207 Oak Ridge Road, Oak Ridge (located in the Oak Ridge Commons shopping center) (336) 788-7141

10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday

PARKS & RECREATION

ATHLETIC FIELDS/PARKS

Oak Ridge Town Park

6231 Lisa Drive

(336) 644-7009 www.oakridgenc.com

Terry Lannon, Parks and Recreation director tlannon@oakridgenc.com

Oak Ridge Town Park

This nearly 80-acre park includes two baseball/softball fields, two multipurpose fields, concession stand, restrooms, paved and unpaved walking trails, picnic shelters, playground, horseshoe pits, fishing pond, paved parking, a community events lawn, an off-leash dog park and four miles of mountain bike trails. Picnic shelters, athletic fields, 10’ x 10’ canopies and horseshoe sets are available for rental. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and individuals.

An amphitheater and additional restroom facilities were constructed in 2015 as part of the park’s Phase 2.

The park will soon be complemented by the 62-acre Heritage Farm Park. In addition to athletic fields, picnic areas and a playground, a new site to honor veterans will be constructed there.

(For more info on northwest-area parks & recreation, see pages 14, 24 and 48.)

DID YOU KNOW?

To date, Oak Ridge has invested about $500,000 in trails, which includes the 2.2-mile Headwaters Trail that was completed in the fall of 2022. The Headwaters Trail is part of the statewide Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

Post Office

Oak Ridge Post Office 8323 Linville Road ZIP Code 27310 (336) 644-7945

Polly Duncan, postmaster 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri 8-11:30 a.m. Saturday www.usps.com

SCHOOLS (PUBLIC)

(For info on northwest-area public schools, see page 56.)

Senior Programs

(For info on northwest-area senior programs, see page 58.)

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• Project Approvals – Preserving the unique character of Oak Ridge by providing required design reviews for new buildings and renovations within our Historic District.

• Historic Heritage Grants – Supporting property owners in maintaining and improving their historic properties. Watch for application information in 2023.

• Events and Hands-on Preservation Efforts –Promoting awareness of the importance of safeguarding our town’s historic structures, which in turn preserves our town’s character and strengthens property values.