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June

Thursday, Jun 4th Good Vibrations Benefit Concert Cancer Support Community East Tennessee will host its annual Good Vibrations Benefit Concert, an evening of live music, food, drinks and fundraising to support free programs and services for those impacted by cancer. Guests will enjoy a performance by Smooth Sailor, a favorite local yacht rock band. The concert will be held at Yee-Haw Brewing Company, 745 N. Broadway, Knoxville, on Thursday, June 4, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday, Jun 5th “Stories from a Wildlife Veterinarian” UT Arboretum Society and co-sponsors will present “Stories from a Wildlife Veterinarian: From Oak Ridge to Peru and from Box Turtles to Penguins,” with Dr. Matt Allender, a wildlife veterinarian whose work has taken him from the forests of Oak Ridge to the coast of Peru. This will be a free, educational, in-person program at Roane State Oak Ridge in the City Room on Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m., 701 Briarcliff Ave, Oak Ridge. To register, go to https://utarboretumsociety.org/programs/. For questions or registration issues contact Michelle at mcampani@utk.edu.
Saturday, Jun 6th Tennessee Valley Fair Kickoff to Summer The 4th Annual Tennessee Valley Fair Kickoff to Summer is happening June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center, 3301 E. Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, 37914. Some of the free fun includes: inflatables, Touch-a-Truck experience, Little Ponderosa Zoo, crafts and hands-on activities and giveaways throughout the day. There will also be food and fun vendors on hand.
Sunday, Jun 7th Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians summer camps Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians offers summer camps designed to inspire confidence and connection. From “Pirates and Mermaids,” to “Ultimate Scout,” Girl Scouts’ Summer Camp programs offer a summer packed with themed adventure, empowerment and self-discovery. These camps are open to current members, and non-members with an additional fee. Alternatively, campers can join when registering. Sessions begin June 7 and run through July 25, with both day camp and overnight options available. Camps are available for every level from Daisies and rising first-graders through 10th grade, as well as Counselor-In-Training opportunities for high schoolers. Registration for all camps is now open at girlscoutcsa.org/summercamp. Camps fill up quickly and registration ends two weeks prior to the first day of each camp.
Wednesday, Jun 10th Free Legal Advice Clinic for veterans Knoxville Bar Association and Legal Aid of East Tennessee are offering an in-person Free Legal Advice Clinic at the Knox County Public Defender’s Community Law Office, 1101 Liberty Street, Knoxville, 37919. Any veteran seeking legal help is encouraged to attend the clinic on June 10 from 12 to 2 p.m. This is a general advice clinic with 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. This is an advice-only clinic. Clients can expect legal advice, but no wills are drafted at this clinic nor legal work performed. Veterans who are not able to attend the clinic in person are encouraged to continue to use the telephone clinic option. Preregistration is required for telephone clinic and veterans are asked to call Legal Aid of East Tennessee at 865-637-0484 to preregister.
Monday, Jun 15th Golf with Us Children ages 6-18 in the Knoxville-area are encouraged to enroll in a free, one-year membership to Youth on Course, courtesy of Bank of America. Enrollment for new members is open until June 15 at BofA.com/GolfwithUs. ‘Golf with Us’ includes access to Williams Creek Golf Course, Knoxville Municipal Golf Course and more for $5 or less per round. The full list is available at YouthOnCourse.org. Bank of America launched ‘Golf with Us’ in partnership with Youth on Course to expand affordable access to golf nationwide.
Friday, Jun 19th 45th Quilt Show & Competition Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee 45th Quilt Show & Competition will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 19, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway, Knoxville. About 200 quilts will be on display. On Friday, quilt historian Merikay Waldvogel, assisted by Cindy Stuart, will present an antique quilt turning at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Show attendees are invited to bring a favorite quilt and record a brief video story about it to be archived in the Quilt Alliance “Go Tell It!” project. Shop the vendors and a boutique of unique items handcrafted by guild members. Same-day scissor sharpening will be available as well as scavenger hunts for children. For quilt appraisals by appointment, contact certified appraiser Cindy Stuart at 865-386-0940. Free parking. For more information, email info@smokymtnquilters.com or visit www.smokymtnquilters.com
Friday, Jun 26th Friends of Wesley House Breakfast Wesley House Community Center invites community members to the Friends of Wesley House Breakfast on Thursday, June 26, at 7:30 a.m., hosted at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. This event will highlight the transformative work of Wesley House, which serves children, youth and families across Knoxville through programs focused on education, mentorship and community development. The breakfast is free to attend, but advance RSVP is required. To RSVP, host a table, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Wesley House at 865-524-5494 or email events@wesleyhouseknox.org

August

Saturday, Aug 8th Shoes for School event The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is seeking support from sponsors, vendors and volunteers for this year’s Shoes for School event. The event will be held Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at Covenant Health Park. Sponsors and volunteers can register now at givebutter.com/2026-shoes-for-school-oswjdl.
Saturday, Aug 15th Emory Valley Center Dragon Boat Race Registration is now open for the 2026 Emory Valley Center Dragon Boat Race on Saturday, August 15, at Melton Lake in Oak Ridge. Each team will race in authentic dragon boats with 10 paddlers and 1 drummer. No experience is necessary, and practice sessions will be available before race day. For more information, contact Aaron.Price@evcmail.org. Register at www.emoryvalleycenter.org/dragon-boat-race-2026/

Parents, children have a reason to smile

Youngsters needing dental care have a dentist of their own in Farragut. Dr. Drew Mallard, who opened Knox Tot Pediatric Dentistry Sunday, March 10, at 11201 W. Point Drive, Suite 100, in West End Center, celebrated with a Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce-sponsored ribbon cutting Wednesday afternoon, May 20, at the dentist’s office. So far, “it’s been learning all the processes of a new dental office and being part of this community,” the dentist said. “We see ages birth to about 16 or 17,” he said. “Being a pediatric dentist, we are equipped also to take care of friends who may have special needs as well. “We do some specialized training to be able to not only comfort them but also to be familiar with the things they are going through and enable them to get their dental appointments,” Mallard said. “Being a pediatric dentist, we’re specialized to take care of kiddos.” In addition to two to three years of additional specialized training, he learned being a pediatric dentist requires a lot of patience and a lot of “tell, show, do.”

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Alzheimer’s Tennessee recognizes Caring Hearts

Alzheimer’s Tennessee celebrated the commitment of “unsung heroes,” those who go above and beyond in caring for those facing dementia, with a Caring Hearts recognition ceremony in Rothschild Catering and Convention Center in Knoxville Thursday, May 21. Of the 100 “caring hearts,” seven are from Farragut and West Knoxville home health or senior care centers. “One of the most rewarding programs that we do is our Caring Hearts luncheon,” Alzheimer’s Tennessee CEO/president Janice Wade-Whitehead said. “It’s an annual event. Today, we will recognize 100 direct-care workers, our CNAs, our personal care assistants who may work in home health care, assisted living, nursing homes. “They really are professionals who, a lot of times they’re not well-compensated, do not get a lot of thank-yous for the work they do,” she said. “However, they’re critical in providing day-to-day care and defining quality of life for that individual with Alzheimer’s.” As part of the awards presentation, members of the Nursing Honor Guard presented roses to each recipient. One of the coveted awards of the luncheon, the Stan Boling Community Caring Hearts Award, went to Claudia Jewel, the “friendly nurse” at the O’Connor Senior Center for almost 22 years. “I’m excited,” she said about receiving the honor. “I was surprised when I was told I was receiving it … I love all the participants, the people.

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