OAK RIDGE SPONSORS SCENIC DRIVE ACTIVITIES

The town of Oak Ridge is sponsoring a number of activities in conjunction with this weekend's Mississippi River Valley Scenic Drive.

The theme of this year's activities, sponsored by the Lamplighters Extension Club, is "Salt of the Earth." A display of antique salt and pepper shakers will be set up in the village, along with living history demonstrations, an old-time home display focusing on the kitchen, sheet music performances and an antique car display will be held for the enjoyment of those taking part in the tour. Homemade chicken and dumplings will also be sold as will Daddy Albert's fresh cooked porkskins for $1 per bag. Pok frying demonstrations will be held throughout the weekend.

Girl Scout Troop 104 will hold a craft and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Personal Touch Gift Shoppe and Collectibles.

Penzel's Azalea Garden, known as Pinecrest, is located just west of Oak Ridge off Route B on County Road 472. It offers 49 acres of rolling hills, dogwoods and pines with walking paths and stone benches throughout.

There are no admission charges for any of the Oak Ridge area activities. The public is invited to attend.