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October
Wednesday, Oct 21st
CSCET Fall Luncheon & Silent Auction
Cancer Support Community East Tennessee (CSCET) will host its annual Fall Luncheon & Silent Auction, CSCET’s largest fundraising event of the year, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., at Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road. The event brings together community supporters to raise funds that help CSCET provide free professional support, education and connection for individuals and families impacted by cancer throughout East Tennessee. This year’s featured speaker is Karen Mills, comedian and cancer survivor. Known for her relatable, everyday-life humor, Mills will share how she used humor to navigate her cancer journey.
Wednesday, Oct 21st
The Farragut Museum’s History Hour,
The Farragut Museum’s speaker series, History Hour, continues on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. at Farragut Town Hall. The guest speaker will be Kate Brewster, a local writer, author, lecturer, historian and retired librarian, on East Tennessee ties to America’s Royalty, the Vanderbilts. The event is free, and the Farragut Museum is open for tours after the presentation. Light refreshments will be available.
Friday, Oct 23rd
6th Annual Unmasked
The Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking will host its 6th Annual Unmasked, presented by Pilot Company on Friday, Oct. 23, at The Mill & Mine. The spooky carnival celebration brings East Tennessee neighbors together to support survivors of human trafficking and their families. Guests will enjoy an evening of costumes, spooky craft cocktails, dinner, a lively silent auction featuring restaurant and entertainment packages, handcrafted jewelry and more — and the return of the crowd-favorite costume contest. Tickets, tables and online costume-contest voting are available at GrowFreeTN.org/Unmasked.
Friday, Oct 23rd
Mission Weekend fundraiser.
Ebenezer United Methodist Church’s women, men and youth groups will come together Friday and Saturday,
Oct. 23-24, for a church-wide Mission Weekend fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit missions. The weekend will begin Friday with the Ebenezer United Methodist Women’s Rummage Sale from 4 to 7 p.m. The sale will continue Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon. Also on Saturday, the Men’s Club and Youth Ministry will join the effort with pit-smoked barbecue and a bake sale. Ebenezer United Methodist Church is located at 1001 Ebenezer Road, Knoxville. For information or to order barbecue, call 865-691-8330 or visit eumcknox.org before Oct. 23.
Saturday, Oct 24th
MiniGolf Tournament & Food Drive
Rotary Club of Farragut is inviting the community to join its members in a fun Community MiniGolf Tournament & Food Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at Sir Goony’s, 10925 Kingston Pike. The event, a fundraiser for RCF, will offer family fun, food trucks and an opportunity to support local community efforts. Sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Joey Ruffalo at joey@financialcoaching.com
Saturday, Oct 24th
Faith and Justice Legal Advice Clinic
The Knoxville Bar Association announces a Faith and Justice Legal Advice Clinic will be held on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lake Forest Presbyterian Church, 714 Lake Forest Drive. The goal of the Faith and Justice Alliance is to build a coalition of faith leaders in the Knoxville area and to host legal advice clinics at places of worship to give people a less intimidating environment to talk to a lawyer. This is a general advice and referral clinic with volunteers prepared to advise on a wide variety of legal issues, including family law, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, criminal defense, consumer protection, contract disputes, child support and personal injury, among other issues.
Sunday, Oct 25th
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church collecting for Mobile Meals
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church collects needed items for a different local organization each month. For October, they are helping Mobile Meals with Christmas Gift bags. Needed items include: large- print puzzle books, socks with non-slip grip bottoms, nightlights, 8-ounce hand lotion, adhesive bandages, tissue. Drive by to drop off Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 2 p.m. at 110 Sugarwood Drive, Farragut.
Sunday, Oct 25th
Mast General Store fights against childhood hunger.
Mast General Store and Merrell’s Food for Kids campaign enters its 17th year in the fight against childhood hunger. From now through Sunday, Oct. 25, Merrell will donate $15 to a children’s fund at a local food security agency for each pair of its footwear purchased at Mast Store or Mast Store Online. Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee will receive Food for Kids donations from Merrell footwear purchased at the Knoxville Mast General Store. All other Mast guests also can support the same cause by choosing to round up any transaction to the nearest whole dollar.
Tuesday, Oct 27th
The Magic of Chemistry Show with Dr. Al Hazari
The Magic of Chemistry Show with Dr. Al Hazari will be held Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Buehler Hall, Room 555, on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus. Open to kids 2 to 102 years old. Free admission and no reservations needed. Contact ahazari@utk.edu for more information. Free parking is available in the UTK Parking Garage (White Avenue and 11th Street) from 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday, Oct 30th
Appalachian Ballet Company’s Dracula
Make Dracula part of your Halloween weekend with Appalachian Ballet Company’s return of this haunting production. Choreographed by artistic directors Amy Morton Vaughn and Kylie Morton Berry, alongside choreographers James and Laura La Russa, the production weaves a story through a blend of classical and contemporary movement, with lighting design by Ian Bailey transforming the intimate Haslam Family Flexible Theatre into a haunting world of its own. Only a limited number of seats remain for the two performances still available. For a memorable night out, join the Dracula-themed patron party on Friday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. Enjoy tasty bites catered by Foothills Milling Co., along with adult beverages and mocktails, before the performance begins at 7 p.m. General admission for the party and performance is $100. The evening is sponsored by David’s Abbey Carpet & Floors. Prefer a Halloween afternoon outing? The Saturday, Oct. 31, performance begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $35. For tickets and event information, visit Appalachian Ballet Company’s website at appalachianballet.org or contact the Clayton Center for the Arts.
November
Tuesday, Nov 3rd
Bazillion Blooms orders
Through its annual Bazillion Blooms program, Dogwood Arts sells disease-resistant, April-blooming dogwood trees. Bare-root trees (2–4 ft tall) are available for $25 each or $20 each when purchasing five or more in your choice of white or pink blooms. Orders placed by Tuesday, Nov. 3, can be picked up at the Dogwood Arts warehouse, 2200 Nadine St., Knoxville, on Thursday, Nov. 19, and Friday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. Order at dogwoodarts.com/bazillionblooms or call 865-637-4561.
Tuesday, Nov 10th
Carry the Torch fundraising luncheon
Volunteer Ministry Center will host its 18th Annual Carry the Torch fundraising luncheon at the Knoxville Convention Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10, featuring Jeannette Walls as the keynote speaker with WATE Anchor, Lori Tucker, as Honorary Chair. This signature annual event boasts 700-800 attendees and raises funds towards preventing and ending homelessness in Knoxville. Funds are raised to support the mission of VMC through sponsorships, ticket purchases and donations. Attendees will enjoy a program, lunch and book signing from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a Mission Fair to highlight other community organizations and their services beginning at 10 a.m. Get involved and learn more at www.vmcinc.org/carry-the-torch.
Friday, Nov 13th
We Love Dolly
Knoxville Jazz Orchestra and Bijou Theatre will present We Love Dolly, a benefit concert featuring the music of Dolly Parton, on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Bijou Theatre. Tickets are on sale now and all net proceeds will benefit the Imagination Library of Knox County. Visit www.knoxjazz.org for tickets and more information.
Friday, Nov 20th
Knoxville Fire Fighters Association benefit concert
The Knoxville Fire Fighters Association represents the professional fire fighters of Knoxville and has been proudly serving our community since 1918. In order to raise funds for educational and safety programs, they are hosting a benefit concert featuring the Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute with songs like “Friends in Low Places,” “The Dance,” and “The Thunder Rolls.” The concert will be held Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. The purchase of tickets to the show helps to support programs in Knoxville, Knox County and East Tennessee. Visit www.knoxvillefirefighters.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
April
Friday, Apr 23rd
Homestead Event
The Homestead Event will be April 23-24, 2027, at Deep Well Farm in Lenoir City. The “start where you are” focus brings families and beginning homesteaders together for practical education, hands-on workshops, demonstrations and a vendor market. Find more information at www.thehomesteadevent.org.
Play a round; feed the hungry
Rotary Club of Farragut invites the community to a play some mini golf and help feed the hungry with its Community Mini Golf & Food Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, at Sir Goony’s, 10925 Kingston Pike. “Our idea is simple,” said Joey Ruffalo, RCF fundraising chairman. “Bring a can; play a round; make a difference. “The mini golf will be free to the community with the donation of one nonperishable food item per person, per round,” Ruffalo said. “We’ll also have food vendors, family fun and an opportunity for people to learn more about Rotary and the work we do in our community.” To make the event possible and raise funds for future Rotary service projects, “we’re inviting local businesses and community partners to become sponsors,” he said. “Sponsorship opportunities currently include: Presenting Sponsor ($1,000), Community Sponsors ($500), Food Drive Sponsor ($500), Standard Hole Sponsors ($150) and Premium Hole Sponsors ($200).
Read MoreFarragut community mourns loss of Ralph Skinner
The Farragut community has lost a man whose voice was synonymous with the Admirals’ baseball program. Ralph Skinner, the longtime public address announcer for Farragut baseball, died this past weekend at the age of 71. He served the Admirals in the P.A. role for 25 years, stretching from 2001 to 2026. “Ralph was a really classy guy,” Farragut athletic director Donald Dodgen said of Skinner. “He gave so much dedication and loyalty to the Farragut High School baseball program. He was one of a kind. Always there when we needed some help, and he was more than a P.A. person. He’d make sure the press box was clean, making sure things were working. Just a jack of all trades.” Skinner’s years behind the microphone saw three different head coaches take the helm, as Tommy Pharr’s tenure gave way to that of Matt Buckner before Garrett Copeland took the reins. “Just a lot of the things people have said,” Pharr noted of Skinner. “He was our booster club president when his oldest son Mark was a sophomore or junior, and he was the P.A. guy and has been throughout the years. He was a classy and kind person, helping other people. He loved Farragut baseball and was a big part of the program for more than 20 years.” Pharr reiterated the importance of Skinner’s impact as a husband to his beloved wife, Susie, and a father to sons Mark and Andrew, both of whom played for Farragut. “I got to see him raise his sons, what a good, godly man he was, the husband he was,” Pharr said. “He was a good friend to me. It’s a tough deal.”
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