Knox County Schools launched its 37th annual Coupon Book Campaign, the district’s largest fundraiser, Thursday, Sept. 4. This year’s book includes many returning favorites, as well as nearly 50 new vendors. “As in recent years, purchasers will receive both a printed coupon book and access to a mobile app,” a KCS press release stated. “Each printed book includes a unique code that unlocks many of the same coupons on a phone or mobile device. “In most cases, this means double the savings: one coupon from the book and one electronic,” the release stated.
Read MoreThe Olde Concord community, once again, will come to life with activities and music when Choto Masonic Lodge hosts the Olde Concord Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at the historic lodge, 11019 Second Drive, in Concord. A family-friendly event, a portion of which benefits LIFT East Tennessee, the festival is free and open to the public. There will be live local music from Laney & Bishop (or LAB) and more than 25 vendors, which include juried crafters and food and beverage trucks. Additionally, Knox County Sheriff’s officers will be on hand to help with parking and traffic. “We’re very excited,” Choco Masonic Lodge trustee/member Brad Redmond said. Previously “we had never had any local philanthropy (charity) as a lodge in over 150 years that we knew of,” he said. “It’s more like a homecoming of friends, family and neighbors.”
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