April
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.
Sunday, Apr 26th
April Gift of the Month
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church, 110 Sugarwood Drive, collects needed items for a local nonprofit organization every month. The April Gift of the Month is for The Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC). VMC offers a comprehensive array of services for the homeless and for homeless prevention. Learn more at vmcinc.org. On Sunday, April 26, from 1 to 2 p.m., St. Elizabeth’s is offering a drive by to drop off service as we
collect the following items to be delivered to the VMC: sports bras and new underwear; bug spray; new or gently used T-shirts, jeans and sweatpants; and hats.
Wednesday, Apr 29th
Matching gift challenge
Now through April 29, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee has a matching gift challenge, made possible by friends of Second Harvest. Your gift will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $30,000. Food costs remain high, and many households are having to make difficult tradeoffs between groceries, housing, utilities and medical needs. When you give today, you help ensure East Tennessee families have access to nutritious food and a more stable week ahead. Visit secondharvestetn.org to donate.
May
Saturday, May 2nd
Old Timer’s Grand Reunion
All Old Timers, Farragut High School alums and friends are welcome to attend the Old Timer’s Grand Reunion on Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Virtue Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 725 Virtue Road. All who attended FHS any time prior to 1976 at the old school qualify as “Old Timers.” Cost is $5 at the door. There will be coffee, donuts, juice and door prizes.
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.
June
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.
