Gate follows the local school calendar. Typically the program is open from the first week in August
through the last week in May. School breaks are duplicated. This normally includes one week in fall, one
week in spring, and two weeks in December. The daily hours of operation are from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
They participate as a group in three local Special Olympics events: Basketball, Bowling and Track and Field.
Some participants are involved with Power Lifting and Skiing Special Olympics.
Upcoming Events at the Gate
WHEN :
April 22, 2023
Music from:
Pistol Creek Catch of the Day
The GateCrashers
Alcoa High School
12:00 - 2:00pm
WHERE :
Desserts • Entertainment • Silent Auction
TIME :
Please join in and become a supporting partner of the next annual fundraising event for The Gateway to Independence. All proceeds from this event fund The Gate's day program for adults with disabilities in Blount County.
Your support through sponsorship or a donation to our Silent Auction supports adult participants at The Gate.
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to DessertFest?
Select from Options Below.
Become a Sponsor :
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Donate Desserts or Auction Items :
Make A General Donation :
Submit a General Donation
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2022 Football Season
Get in the Game!! Show your support for the Gate! Join us to Cheer on the University of Tennessee Volunteers on the big screen. Relax and enjoy a hometown TailGate party with us.
Tailgate for the Gate will include:
• Corn-Hole
• Ladder-Ball
• Food
• Drinks (Beer, Wine, & Tea)
• UT Vols Streaming LIVE!
WHEN :
11/19/22 UT Vols vs South Carolina GameCocks
•exact time of event announced approximately two weeks prior
Doors open 1 hour prior to kickoff.
WHERE :
Green Meadow Country Club
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our Facebook Event
Alcoa Kiwani's Antique & Appraisal Fair
In conjunction with the ETPIC Political Memorabilia Show
and Blount County Friends of the Library Pop-Up Book Sale
WHEN :
TBA
•exact time of event announced approximately two weeks prior
Doors open 1 hour prior to kickoff.
WHERE :
INFORMATION :
Maryville First Baptist Church Family Life Center
202 West Lamar Alexander Parkway
Featuring Noted Appraisers • Case Antiques • CaseAntiques.com
Focus on Coins, Guns & Military, Books & Documents
All proceeds support "The Gate"
$5 Admission includes one appraisal. Additional appraisals : $5 Each
Lunches available through Alcoa Kiwanis Club for $5 each
Point of contact : David Duggan • kduggan789@aol.com • 984-6551
SPONSORS :