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March
Friday, Mar 27th
The Little Mermaid"
Join Appalachian Ballet Company for a performance of “The Little Mermaid” at the Clayton Center for the Arts on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 28, at 3 p.m. After the Saturday matinee, audience members will have the unique opportunity to meet and greet the cast. Tickets are available now at appalachianballet.org or at the Clayton Center for the Arts box office. For group ticket sales, email appalachianballet@gmail.com.
Saturday, Mar 28th
Sunshine Open
Sunshine Services invites golfers, businesses and community partners to participate in and sponsor the Sunshine Open: $1,000,000 Hole-in-One Challenge & Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 28, at Avalon Golf & Country Club. This inaugural event raises funds to support Sunshine Services’ mission of providing person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Team and corporate sponsorship packages are available. Visit www.sunshineservicesknox.org for registration and sponsorship details.
Saturday, Mar 28th
"Breakfast with the Easter Bunny"
Families across Knoxville are invited to celebrate the Easter season with a fun-filled morning at Morning Pointe of Knoxville Assisted Living and Memory Care, which will host "Breakfast with the Easter Bunny" on Saturday, March 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. at 9649 Westland Dr. The community event will feature a hot breakfast, photos with the Easter Bunny, egg decorating, crafts, games, and a classic cake walk. The morning will conclude with a festive Easter egg hunt for children. For more information about the event, call 865-531-2475.
Sunday, Mar 29th
Gift of the Month collection for Compassion Closet
Each month St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church has a Gift of the Month collection for local social service programs. In March, the Gift of the Month is dedicated to Compassion Closet, a volunteer run program collects new and gently used items needed by foster families. To help Compassion Closet, St. Elizabeth’s is collecting the following items: new kids’ underwear, all sizes; new children’s pajamas, all sizes; new kids’ toiletries (shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.); and baby wipes. Items may be dropped off at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sugarwood Drive, on Sunday, March 29, between 1 and 2 p.m. or at the church during regular business hours.
April
Wednesday, Apr 1st
“Farragut Focus: A Creative Community”
The Farragut Museum has opened a new temporary exhibit on Farragut artists titled “Farragut Focus: A Creative Community.” The exhibit features local artists including visual, performing, musical, etc., and will be open through April. The Farragut Museum is open Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 2 pm, and admission is free.
Friday, Apr 3rd
Easter Egg Hunt and Petting Zoo
Morning Pointe Senior Living will host a free community Easter Egg Hunt and Petting Zoo on Friday, April 3, at 11 a.m. at its Hardin Valley campus at 2449 Reagan Rd. Families are invited to enjoy a festive morning featuring an egg hunt, petting zoo animals including Highland cows and bunnies, and a chance to connect with residents and team members while welcoming the spring season. The Easter Egg Hunt and Petting Zoo is free and open to the public, and local families are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 865-343-0409.
Wednesday, Apr 8th
Legal Advice Clinic
Any veteran seeking legal help is encouraged to attend the Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans on Wednesday, April 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty St. This is a general advice clinic with a wide variety of legal issues. For more information, contact LAET at 865-637-0484.
Saturday, Apr 11th
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon volunteers needed
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon organizers need volunteers during the two-day event on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12. Visit runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TN/Knoxville/KnoxvilleMarathon to register and choose the day, time and task that best suits individual or group preferences.
Saturday, Apr 11th
Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walks
Alzheimer’s Tennessee invites families, friends and neighbors from across East Tennessee to join together at three community Walks to honor loved ones, celebrate “Tennessee Originals,” and raise vital support for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The Knoxville Walk will be held Saturday, April 11, at Knoxville Catholic High School in Knoxville; the 5 County Walk takes place Saturday, April 18, at Lakefront Park in Clinton; and the Foothills Walk is set for Saturday, April 25, at Alcoa High School in Alcoa. To start a team, register or learn more, visit www.alzTennessee.org/Walk.
Thursday, Apr 23rd
Monte Carlo Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser
Monte Carlo Casino Night Scholarship Fundraiser, hosted by the Professional Women in Building Council of Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville, will be held Thursday, April 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 5200 Holston Hills Road. Tickets are $125 per guest. Visit https://www.hbaknoxville.com or email cbowen@hbaknoxville.com to learn more.
Sunday, Apr 26th
Race for a Reason
Race for a Reason, a family-friendly 5K run, will begin and end at Mountain High Outfitters in Pinnacle Turkey Creek on Sunday, April 26. Proceeds from this year’s race will directly benefit the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley, helping fund lifesaving programs, medical care and adoption services for animals across the region. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/pinnacleturkeycreek for more information and to register.
May
Saturday, May 2nd
Walk for Water
Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, will host its fourth annual Walk for Water in Knoxville on May 2. The Knoxville community will come together to raise awareness of the global water crisis and support Water Mission's efforts to implement safe water solutions worldwide. Walkers will gather at Zoo Knoxville. Activities will begin at 8 a.m., with the Walk starting at 9 a.m. Registration is available online at walkforwater.com/Knoxville. Participants can join an existing Walk team or start their own. Registration is free, and participants receive free Zoo admission for the day.
Friday, May 15th
Sporting Clays Tournament
Mission of Hope announces its 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Tournament, scheduled for Friday, May 15, at Iron Mountain Sporting Clays in Kodak, Tennessee. This event welcomes shooters of all skill levels for a day of friendly competition while supporting Mission of Hope’s work to bring help, hope and joy to families in need across rural Appalachia. Proceeds from the tournament will support Mission of Hope’s core outreach programs, which make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families each year. Individuals, teams, and sponsors are invited to register by visiting missionofhope.org/clay-tournament or by calling 865-584-7571. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals eager to make a meaningful impact in the community.
Farragut talent on display
Artists hailing from Farragut come in many forms — actors, singers/songwriters, muralists, graphic designers, designers and sculptors. Thus, Farragut Museum, located in Farragut Town Hall, is featuring them in a new temporary exhibit, “Farragut Focus: A Creative Community.” “We just really wanted to showcase some of the artists who have come from Farragut,” said Kristi Vining, Historic Resources coordinator. “We are really proud of all we accomplished and the contributions that we’ve made to the art world. “These former Farragut residents — and some are still Farragut residents — have a lot to be proud of, so we wanted to share their stories,” she said. The exhibit runs now through the end of April in the museum, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, and focuses on Farragut artist: performing, visual, literary and musical. Admission is free. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. “We have docents there [at the museum] who’ll give a tour and answer questions,” Vining said.
Read MoreDads, daughters invited to Shamrock Ball
Daddies and their daughters once again will have a chance to dance together as Town of Farragut presents its annual Shamrock Ball Saturday, March 21, in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. “It’s our favorite event of the year,” Town Parks & Recreation director Ron Oestreich exclaimed. “Dads and daughters all dressed up — it’s so fun to see all the dresses and how excited the little girls are to be with their dads and to dance with their friends and just have a great time here.” There will be two time sessions from which to choose: from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. “They’re both equally popular,” he said of the sessions. However, Oestreich observed the younger girls usually come from 3 to 5 p.m. then the older girls attend the 6 to 8 p.m. session. Cost for the event is $30 per couple. They can register at the front desk of Farragut Community Center or visit online at townoffarragut.org “If there’re multiple children, then it’s $5 for each additional child,” he said. Oestreich anticipates 100 couples will attend each session.
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