As we kick off the new year, this is a reminder that our Monthly Meeting will be held on January 20. The months ahead are already shaping up to be busy, with training opportunities and public service events coming up fast.

On our team calendar, you can find more information about the following upcoming events. Highlighted items are special events or public service activities outside of our regular monthly meetings:

- ⭐ 2026 Winter Field Day ⭐ – January 24
- ⭐ 2026 Strawberry Plains Half Marathon & 10K ⭐ – February 14
- Blount County ECS Monthly Meeting – February 17
- ⭐ Dalton Hamfest ⭐ – February 28
- Blount County ECS Monthly Meeting – March 17
- ⭐ 2026 Knoxville Covenant Marathon ⭐ – April 12
- Blount County ECS Monthly Meeting – April 21

In addition to these events, remember that we have our weekly net every Thursday at 9:00 PM using 146.625 MHz, tone 118.8 Hz, offset -0.600 MHz as the primary frequency. These nets are an important way to stay connected, practice operating skills, and maintain readiness.

Your participation in meetings, nets, training, and public service events is what keeps Blount County ARES strong and ready to serve our community.