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Tuesday, Nov 12th Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent Fourth Annual Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent variety show, in partnership with Morning Pointe Senior Living, is introducing some big changes this year, including a lowered age of competition and additional prize money. The 2024 Knoxville show will take place beginning at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, in The Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. in downtown Knoxville. Ten local senior acts will compete. This year, the Foundation has lowered the minimum age of contestants from 62 to 60, opening the doors to a wider variety of talent in the Greater Knoxville community. “Seniors Got Talent is open to any talented seniors (not just Morning Pointe campus residents),” a MP press release stated. “Acts have included singers, musicians, dancers, poets, comedians and more.” More changes for this year’s Seniors Got Talent show include an increase in prize winnings. The grand-prize winner will receive $1,000, with $500 going to the second-place winner and $250 awarded to the third-place winner. Online auditions are open now at morningpointefoundation.com/events/seniors-got-talent/, and in-person auditions will take place from Sept. 24 through Oct. 6 at local Morning Pointe Senior Living campuses. Tickets will be $10 and will go on sale in October.
Tuesday, Nov 12th Farragut Primary School’s PTO’s Book Fair Frenzy Farragut Primary School’s PTO’s Book Fair Frenzy is from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov 12, at FPS, 509 N. Campbell Station Road. The event is free and open to the public. In addition to Book Fair, FPS PTO will provide opportunities for: — Photos with Finley, the school’s mascot — Spiritwear for purchase — All kids to receive a Dolphin-themed Bookmark courtesy of FPS PTO — Sponsors and food trucks (Penne For Your Thoughts and Kooky Cookies) “We are also so excited that this year’s ’Frenzy’ activities for kids will have a focus on acts of service,” an FPS PTO press release stated. “FPS is a school with a Volunteer Spirit and we have a PTO Board and many parent volunteers with servant Hearts.” Also, Joey & Nancy from the WIVK Morning Show will be on site with a station set up for kids to make Cards for the Troops; FPS PTO will sponsor three 3-foot trees at Fantasy of Trees “and kiddos will get to make ornaments for this effort,” the release stated. Project Giving Tree will be present with info and will have encouraging coloring sheets that will be given to families in need of encouragement throughout Knoxville Farragut High Student Government Association will be on site taking canned good donations for their Can Food Drive benefiting The Love Kitchen.
Friday, Nov 15th Craft Fair and Angel Tree West Knox Senior Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd., is gearing up for the holidays with a Craft Fair and Angel Tree. The Craft Fair will take place from noon to 3:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, at the center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. “Several of our seniors that come here do a lot of crafting,” Senior Center coordinator Darrell Gooding said. “So, this is an opportunity for them to meet with the public, and the public to see what they do and even purchase their items if they want.” The event is free to attend and open to the public. “Also, Friday, Nov. 1, we’re kicking off the Senior Angel Tree,” Gooding said. Offered by the Office on Aging, the items collected go to seniors who are served through the Office on Aging, he said. “We always have a drop-off box here at the Senior Center, and I’ve heard the Office on Aging say so many times that the people of this center go above and beyond what’s required,” Gooding said. “We’ll have a list of items that we can make available to individuals, and they can go out and purchase items on that list, bring them in and drop them off,” he added. Those giving are asked not to wrap items. “(Recipients of the items) must meet certain income guidelines, so these are individuals who are in need,” Gooding said.
Sunday, Nov 17th Conversation about loss and the holidays First Farragut United Methodist Church, 12733 Kingston Pike, will host a conversation about loss and the holidays from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17. Samantha Pitkin will facilitate (LCSW, Pitkin Counseling LLC). This event is designed for youth and adults. First Farragut United Methodist Church is a Certified Recovery Congregation through the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Faith-Based Initiative. Hope Rises is a community series that discusses and works to break the stigma of mental health and addiction. “Loss is hard, especially around the holidays, but there is hope in what feels like a hopeless process,” an event press release stated. — What is considered loss? — What does healthy grieving look like? What does it look like when grief gets “stuck?” — When is it time to consider working with a therapist? — What are some common coping skills grievers use to manage hard seasons? — The importance of community and connection for grievers. For more information or to register, visit online at https://ffumc.org/event/hope-rises-loss-and-the-holidays/ or call the church office at 865-966-8430. 
Thursday, Nov 21st Family Arts Night Town of Farragut continues to offer artsty activities with its new Family Arts Night. With a Family Arts Night in August and September, it will host another Family Arts Night from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. . For the Nov. event, Design Your Own Puzzle, registration ends Friday, Nov. 15. Cost is $8 per family member. Admission is pre-registration only.
Tuesday, Nov 26th Afterschool Art Afterschool Art runs from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26. Cost is $4 per child (ages 6 through 12). No experience is required. “This class allows students of all ages, skill levels and interests to explore art in a fun and ever-evolving environment,” a Town press release stated. No registration is required. To see all upcoming classes and events, visit farragutparksandrec.org/programsandevents. For more information, contact Recreation and Event manager Rachel Malone at rmalone@townoffarragut.org or call 865-218-3375.

Prepare for deals with Shop Farragut for the Holidays

Get ready for holiday deals and other perks at dozens of Town businesses. Shop Farragut for the Holidays, which runs from Friday, Nov. 22, though Wednesday, Jan. 1, “concentrates efforts of the Farragut Business Alliance to promote our local businesses with increased media buys and discounted ads, public service announcements and social media efforts keeping the general public aware of the shopping opportunities and in-store special events available during the holidays,” an FBA release stated. “Shop Farragut will put out some branding signs at gateways into Town by Costco, Renaissance, Campbell Station, etc. as a gentle reminder to ‘Shop Farragut for the Holidays,’” Stephen Krempasky, SF/FBA executive director, said. Free of charge to participating business, “The only investment a business may have is the cost of producing a temporary sign and their time in letting us know what their plans are,” Krempasky said. As for expected participation, “We expect three dozen or more,” he said. Importance of signs As for importance, “Temporary signs are a special issue in Farragut, as many of our businesses are located back and away from the major thoroughfares and in plazas or strip shopping centers,” the release stated. “Visitors are driving by quickly and often times miss these businesses coming through Town.

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‘Pure Imagination Jr.’

Hardin Valley Academy’s musical theater students, as well as faculty and alumni, are kicking up their heels to get ready for HVA’s upcoming musical, “Pure Imagination Jr.” “This is our Fourth Annual Musical Theatre revue,” said John McMeen, music director and HVA choir director. The show involves 50 cast members, 37 of whom are in the musical theater class. “In this revue, we have solos, duets, ensemble songs,” he said. “We have a faculty member from (the musical) ‘Annie,’ and we also have alumni coming back for this production.” The performances, which are open to the public, will take place starting at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16, and at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, in HVA auditorium, 11345 Hardin Valley Road. Tickets, which are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and younger, are being sold online only at https://cur8.com/19814/project/126282 #HVHawkNation #MusicalHawks “This is a very kid-friendly show with songs from popular musicals, including ‘Winnie the Pooh,’ ‘Matilda,’ ‘Shrek,’ ‘Elf’ and more,” McMeen said. “Bring your family for a fun night out. “Vocalists will include current musical theatre students, alumni and faculty,” he added. “Science teacher Brandi Kinkead will be performing as little orphan Annie, so you definitely need to see that. And yes, there will be dancing, too.”

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News

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Opinion

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School

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Business

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Community

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Sports

Dominant in the top spots, Farragut boys, HVA girls Region 2-AAA No. 1  Read More

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