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October

Thursday, Oct 31st Sock Drive Some local seniors with dementia are trying to make a difference one pair of socks at a time. In response to the devastating hurricane Helene, seniors at Concord Place, an Anthem Memory Care community, are hosting a sock drive through Thursday, Oct. 31. Individuals are encouraged to drop off new socks of any color and size by 11 a.m., Oct. 31, at Concord Place, 901 Concord Road. Seniors will gather at 11 a.m. to make the final tally of the number of donated socks and will deliver the items to the East Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross in Knoxville.  “Having dementia doesn’t diminish the desire to help others both near and far.” said Lorie Warren, life engagement director for Concord Place.

November

Sunday, Nov 3rd A Benefit for Communities Affected by Hurricane Helene Jubilee Community Arts at Laurel Theater, 1538 Laurel Ave., presents A Benefit for Communities Affected by Hurricane Helene in Laurel Theater, starting at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3. This fundraising benefit supports East Tennessee Foundation’s Neighbor to Neighbor fund in its work to help communities recover from the effects of Hurricane Helene. Entry is $15 at the door and additional donations encouraged. Donations of instruments also accepted for distribution through Woodsongs to musicians and students in flood affected regions.
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.
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.

Town’s Annual Friday Fright Nite Oct. 25

Town of Farragut presents its 28th Annual Freaky Friday Fright Nite from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday. Oct. 25, in Mayor Bob Leonard Park, 301 Watt Road. In this a free event, open to the public, children ages 12 and younger are invited to collect treats on the walking trail from local businesses, community groups and Town of Farragut volunteers. “Thirty-five businesses have booths this year,” said Rachel Malone, Recreation and Event Program manager, who added she expects “thousands.” Games with prizes are also part of this evening of family fun. “Participants are asked to bring items to benefit the local Ronald McDonald House,” Malone said. To help families staying at RMH, they could use: brownie mixes; small containers of non-flavored coffee creamer; bottled water; to-go boxes; individually wrapped snacks; small bags of various chips, such as Fritos or Lays potato chips; granola bars; Pop-Tarts; Little Debbie-type snacks; kitchen-size trash bags; bathroom-size trash bags; 8.5-by-11-inch copy paper; postage stamps; small jars of mayonnaise; and gift cards to Amazon, Home Depot, ACE and Target.

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Concord to host FWKCC breakfast series

Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce is serving up a visit to historic Concord when it presents its next Breakfast Speaker Series, A Walk Through Time: Impacts of Historic Concord. The event taking place Thursday, Nov. 7, in historic Concord Presbyterian Church, established in 1798, at 11000 Second Drive, starting at 7:30 a.m. The speaker program begins at 8 a.m. with a tour of the community to follow at 9 a.m., weather permitting (umbrellas and ponchos are advised). “I’m so excited,” FWKCC president/CEO Julie Blaylock said. “I don’t know if it’s well-known, but I’m a history nerd, and I love looking back at places and buildings and people and getting into the intricacies of how things were back then. “I think you better understand the community you live in when you understand everything that came before,” she added. “I hope everyone is as excited as I am.” Sponsored by Wallace Real Estate, Slamdot, Knox County and Town of Farragut, tickets are $25 for individuals, whether member or not, who are buying one ticket and are on sale online at farragutchamber.com. However, Chamber members get a discount opportunity— two tickets for $40, — and there are a few sponsorships still available.

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News

11,000 ft of new Town lines: FUD’s 18-month P-1  Read More

‘Incredible school; one of the best in state:’ Boyd at FHS  Read More

Differences arise concerning hotel’s future Outlet Drive plans  Read More

Town crosswalks soon for Turkey Creek Road, McFee, Grigsby Chapel  Read More

Town’s Annual Friday Fright Nite Oct. 25  Read More

KCSO reports  Read More

Opinion

letter to editor  Read More

Business

Parkside 15th celebrated: TSB  Read More

Concord to host FWKCC breakfast series  Read More

business briefs  Read More

Community

‘GO Deck’ is dad promoting daughter in urban tourism  Read More

Four more FHS Pink Out senior shave guys speak  Read More

35 North Bar & Grill’s 2nd Annual Farragut Fall Festival  Read More

FHS Sparkle Squad  Read More

Sports

Among state’s top 8, Lady Ads volleyball message heading to Murfreesboro is, ‘I like my chances’ to win it all: Alves  Read More

Double crown  Read More

‘Geoff County’ blues for Pats; Ads make it three straight W’s  Read More

Pouring it on the ’Cats, Dawgs sharpening playoff claws  Read More

Blue has record; 4-peat is BHS goal  Read More

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