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Brain Teasers 2, the popular national traveling exhibit, opened this week at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend, providing visitors the opportunity to gain new appreciation for the brain and what it can do. The exhibit contains 21 challenges for puzzle enthusiasts of all ages and is designed to sharpen problem-solving skills and provide plenty of fun. It is included in the Center’s admission price – $6 for adults, $4 for students and children under 17 (free for GSMHC members and children under 6 years.)

Discover the Parks & Rec Jan. Newsletter

Maryville, Tenn. – Microtherm, Inc., a subsidiary of the Etex Group headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, announced today that it is moving into the Blount Partnership spec building located at 1731 Fred Lawson Drive in Partnership Park South in Maryville, Tenn.

Employers are invited to participate in a Feb. 27 job fair for Roane State Community College students who are pursuing careers in healthcare and plan to graduate this year.

Glenn Shepard Seminars, one of our Chamber members, is providing you an opportunity to take part in a special seminar offered to members of Blount County Chamber of Commerce. We are pleased that a company of this magnitude has chosen Maryville to host this event.

The Foothills Community Players is proud to announce the addition of Dana Harbison Wham to their 2013 Board of Directors. Her new role as Artistic Director will be guiding the artistic development and play choices for the group each season. Her vast experience in theatre adds a new level of excitement and infusion of new energy to the 2013 season.

While basketry is a craft that dates back to the beginning of man-kind, today, it is an art that not many know how to do. This February and April, Karen Kenst will share this time-honored skill in a series of basket-making classes at the Visitors Center in Townsend.

Maryville College is again inviting prospective student families to discover the four-year liberal arts college without ever leaving home.

That’s right. Families can join a Maryville College event from the comfort of their home computers, grab a warm beverage and participate in the third annual “Financial Aid Virtual Town Hall.”

Experience the thrill and excitement of the #1 rated zip line canopy tour in TN by TripAdvisor. Located across from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Enjoy the views as your feet never touch the ground for 2 ½ hours, while you zip through or above the trees!

Order your tickets today for the Athena Awards Reception held at the Clayton Center for the Arts on Jan. 31, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.