April
Monday, Apr 14th
MEDIC blood donors
MEDIC blood donors will receive an umbrella for their donation during the first half of April. From April 14 through May 10, donors will receive a ticket to Soaky Mountain Waterpark. Donations in March were lower than expected, and donors are encouraged to donate to help stabilize the blood product inventory.
Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome, including the 11000 Kingston Pike Farragut location.
Wednesday, Apr 16th
Knoxville Newcomers Club
Ladies who are new to the area, or who just want to make friends, are invited to Knoxville Newcomers Club for lunch and a program starting at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, in Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike.
Speaker will be Appalachian Bear Rescue. We also will have a bake and craft sale to benefit the Club. Make reservations by calling 865-250-4154 by April 9.
Thursday, Apr 17th
The Big Game Show, RCF fundraiser, April 17
The Rotary Club of Farragut Foundation invites everyone to The Big Game Show from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 17, in Fox Den Country Club, 12284 North Fox Den Drive. “The Big Game Show is a series of games similar to the kinds you see on television that are led by a professional host and involve contestants and the entire audience,” an RCF press release stated. “It is a lively, fun, high-tempo game show that involves everyone. ...”
Table sponsorships ($1,750) “include a buffet dinner for eight, silent auction, cash bar and a variety of entertaining ... games,” the release stated. “Single tickets ($100) are limited. Proceeds go towards worthy service projects in East Tennessee.” For tickets or more information, visit farragutrotary.my.canva.site.
Saturday, Apr 19th
Farragut Lions Club Cruise-In Car Show
Farragut Lions Club Cruise-In Car Show, in Dickie’s Barbecue Pit parking lot at 11483 Parkside Drive — had to be postponed until 6 p.m., Saturday, April 19 — was previously set for April 5 before weather issues.
Cars and trucks of all styles, makes and models are welcome at the Cruise-In without charge. There also is no charge simply to drop by.
For added entertainment “beginning at dusk,” FLC member Ashley Lynch is providing a roughly 18-by-30-foot screen and a movie, the 1970s classic “American Graffitti,” for all to enjoy.
Cash donations will be used “to go back into the communities of Farragut and West Knoxville,” FLC president Tyler Hunsaker said. “We’re trying to raise funds to do more vision screenings for children, and also bringing forward diabetes awareness to the community.”
Based on his Mayor’s Choice judging selections, Farragut Mayor Ron Williams will award cash prizes to the top three vehicular participants near the end of the show.
Dickie’s will be providing both food and drinks with a visit to their restaurant.
Saturday, Apr 19th
Farragut Lions Club vision screening
Farragut Lions Club wants to spread the word about getting every child screened who might have a vision problem.
“Vision problems affect one in 20 preschoolers and one in four school-age children,” a Tennessee Lions Club press pamphlet stated. “Untreated eye problems can worsen and lead to other serious problems, as well as affect learning ability, personality and adjustment in school. … When a child goes blind, it’s often a lifetime sentence.
“Perhaps more unsettling, nearly 50 percent of childhood blindness is avoidable,” the pamphlet further stated.
To get your child screened, call Tennessee Lions headquarters, 615-690-8644.
Farragut Lions also ask that Farragut and area citizens bring old glasses to the car show Saturday evening, April 19 (see previous planner item in this section for details) or to a bin at Visionworks Doctors of Optometry, 10930 Parkside Drive.
“And Northshore (Jefferson) YMCA has been taking donations for us as well,” FLC president Tyler Hunsaker said. “And we’re going to be putting a (used eye glass) box at Island Fin Poke,” 11615 Parkside Drive in Farragut.
Wednesday, Apr 30th
City of Oak Ridge Internship Program
City of Oak Ridge Internship Program is a paid, seasonal internship for those looking to complete an internship to gain professional experience in the field they’re studying. Applications for the Summer 2025 are due by April 30. Program begins June 16.
Interns can expect to complete between 20 and 30 hours each week. Pay rate will be determined by departmental placement. The weekly schedule for interns is generally between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Intern schedules can be set to accommodate class schedule.
To apply and to find more information, visit OakRidgeTN.gov/Internships. A fall internship program will begin accepting applications in June. The schedule for high school interns will be based on the Oak Ridge Schools Summer Schedule. A detailed schedule will be posted closer to June.
May
Saturday, May 3rd
4th Annual “All Heart Prom”
The All Heart Gunner Foundation invites the Knoxville community to support the 4th Annual “All Heart Prom” beginning at 7 p.m., May 3, at Bridgewater Place. This charity event will take place beginning at 7 p.m. and aims to raise funds to provide direct financial relief to families battling pediatric brain cancer.
Tickets for the All Heart Prom are available at $150 per couple or $85 per individual online at allheartgunner.com VIP tickets, which include a bar pass for the host bar, are $160 per individual or $300 per couple.
The All Heart Prom brings together local professionals and community members for a memorable evening of fun and philanthropy. Ticket sales, a silent auction and the highly anticipated Prom King/Queen competition all contribute to raising funds for families with children fighting brain cancer.
The charity gives these families a check for $3,300 to use at their discretion — whether for essential needs or something special to create lasting memories during a difficult time.
Founded in honor of Gunner Smith, a local child who passed away from brain cancer in 2021, the All Heart Gunner Foundation has helped 33 families so far and has distributed more than $100,000.
The event will feature a deejay, lighthearted speeches and a chance to mingle with community leaders who are dedicated to the cause.
