February
Saturday, Feb 22nd
Farragut High School’s Education Foundation has a new fundraiser organizers plan to become an annual event.
The non-profit is hosting an inaugural Gala and Silent Auction from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, in Fox Den Country Club.
Tickets are $100 each, with a goal of raising $45,000 to specifically fund new learning centers located in the school’s portable buildings.
“Many of the desks we are looking to replace are original to the school building,” FHSEF president Toni Scott said. “They are vital to the learning environment and are much needed.”
The evening will include dinner, dancing and the opportunity to bid on silent auction items from more than 30 area vendors, including Aubrey’s, Patricia Nash Handbags, Val’s Boutique, Winston Eye Group, Dollywood, Brickhouse Collectibles, West Bicycles, Hurricane Bikes, Buff City Soaps, Ricky’s Pet Depot, Snooty Patootie, Sparrow Wine Bar, Jessica Elam Aesthetics and the Boyd Harvey House.
There also will be opportunities to purchase individual desks outright at the Gala for $250 each, using an on-site QR code.
Scott, who was elected president of the Education Foundation last July, said she believes the event is a needed one.
“A lot of area organizations supporting our schools host annual Galas, and we thought it would be a good idea for our group to host one, as well,” she said, noting similar fundraising efforts have been put forth by the academically supporting non-profits at Hardin Valley Academy and Bearden High School, among others.
The organization’s Gala committee, consisting of FHSEF members Ashley Alexander, Ashely Swor, Wendy Stiles and Scott, has been working on the tandem events for several months. As of mid-February, $12,500 has been raised toward the effort.
Local businesses as volunteer sponsoris include: American Boat Center, Seigler Building & Development, farragutpress, WFIV-West 105.3 FM, Anchor 934 Apartments, Epic Orthodontics, Phil Cobble, Smart Roof Solutions, Mansour Hasan State Farm Insurance and Matt Craft/Realty Executives.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/FHSEducationFoundation or e-mail fhsedfnd@gmail.com.
Friday, Feb 28th
American Red Cross
American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month.
People of all blood types – especially those with type O negative blood – are encouraged to make and keep their donation appointments so hospitals can continue to ensure critical care for patients this winter.
Since the beginning of the year, hundreds of blood drives have been canceled and more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected due to severe winter weather and wildfires.
As February continues, so does the potential for additional weather systems to disrupt blood drives. Flu and other seasonal illnesses are spreading, which also could force more people to cancel scheduled donation appointments, compounding the impact to collecting lifesaving blood products.
To book a time to give blood or platelets, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
As a thank-you, all who come to give through Friday, Feb. 28, will get a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry for details.
March
Saturday, Mar 1st
Shamrock Ball
Shamrock Ball again features two sessions: from 3 to 5 p.m., and from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 1, in Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestowne Blvd. Cost is $30 per couple and $5 per additional family member.
This annual father/daughter dance is sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Greater West Knox and benefits two local nonprofits.
The evening includes dancing, snacks, crafts and photos. All family members are welcome to attend.
Registration begins Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Saturday, Mar 8th
Debt Relief Legal Advice Clinic
Knoxville Bar Association, in partnership with Legal Aid of East Tennessee, will host a Debt Relief Legal Advice Clinic for pre-screened individuals beginning at 8:45 a.m., Saturday, March 8, in the Public Defender’s Community Law Office (1101 Liberty St. in Knoxville).
Qualified individuals must live in Knox, Blount, Loudon or Sevier County.
Attorneys will volunteer to conduct initial meetings with the clients to discuss situations/options.
Qualification will be income-based, with pre-screening by LAET. The client served through the clinic may also be eligible for free bankruptcy services.
