July
Tuesday, Jul 28th
Paralyzed Veterans of America launched its annual in-store checkout campaign
with long-time partner Food City. NASCAR legend Kyle Petty joined his dad, seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty, to support the campaign. This year’s in-store donation drive will run at all Food City locations from July 1 to 28. Customers can select $1, $3, or $5 donations, donate the amount of their choice, or round up their order total to the next dollar amount as they checkout. Customers who are shopping online can also donate. To learn more about the Food City/PVA partnership and this month’s activation, visit foodcity.com.
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/
