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November
Thursday, Nov 27th
“Feed Hope. Share Love.”
The Salvation Army of Knoxville has launched an emergency food campaign titled “Feed Hope. Share Love.” in response to a dramatic rise in local food assistance requests. Donate online to the Knoxville Area Command at www.SalvationArmyKnoxville.org or mail a check to PO Box 669, Knoxville, TN 37901. Local residents who prefer to give grocery store gift cards may drop them off at any Salvation Army Corps office.
Saturday, Nov 29th
Countdown to Light the Park
10…9…8…kickoff the holiday season as the Town of Farragut spreads holiday cheer with more than 100,000 lights. This free event also features live entertainment, crafts for the kids and some fun family photo spots. Be there with your family and friends as Santa flips the switch on all the holiday fun.
5:30 to 7 p.m., Founder’s Park, 405 N Campbell Station Road
December
Monday, Dec 1st
Now through Dec. 1, guests at participating Pilot travel center
s can round up their purchase or donate $1, $3, or $5 to support the Call of Duty Endowment, which helps veterans transition into high-quality civilian careers.
Thursday, Dec 4th
Farragut High School invites the community
to FHS’s World Cultures Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4, in FHS’s Commons.
The free event will feature food and beverages from around the world, students’
art and crafts table, dances, singing and other musical
performances from the students, as well as culture tables to visit, where they can have a passport stamped as they visit each table.
Friday, Dec 5th
Cathedrals: An Advent Night of Worship
St. John Neumann Catholic Church will present Cathedrals: An Advent Night of Worship on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m at 633 St. John Court in Farragut. This concert event will feature acclaimed Christian artists Matt Maher and Sarah Kroger. Tickets are on sale now. General admission tickets are $30 and VIP tickets are $75. VIPs have access to special seating, heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks along with a meet & greet before the concert. Tickets can be purchased at www.itickets.com/events/484242.html.
Sunday, Dec 7th
First Farragut United Methodist Church is reaching out to the community
with a Community Christmas Day from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, at the church, 12733 Kingston Pike, Farragut.
The church will be giving away clothing, toys, food and more to the public.
“Each child gets a brand new toy, new socks and underwear,” church event organizer Lynn Kirchner said. “We have gently used clothing and coats. Each family gets a bag of groceries, which includes ham.”
Kirchner said anyone can call the church, 865-966-8430, and register to receive items.
“We’ll probably cut off at like 175 to 200 families, so it’s kind of first come, first served.”
Wednesday, Dec 10th
Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans
Any veteran seeking legal help is encouraged to attend the Legal Advice Clinic for Veterans on Dec. 10 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Knox County Public Defender’s Office, 1101 Liberty Street in Knoxville, TN 37919. Please note: 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.
Wednesday, Dec 31st
Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive
Food City has kicked off its 8th annual Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. Now through Dec. 31, specially marked bags containing non-perishable food items, as well as bags containing pet food products, will be available for purchase for only $15 (plus tax) at all area Food City locations. Customers wishing to purchase the bags may deposit them in the collection bins located at the front of the store. One hundred percent of the products collected will benefit local hunger relief organizations and animal shelters throughout the region.
Public Records Act explained
Questions regarding the Tennessee Public Records Act recently arose in several Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings. “The Tennessee Public Records Act gives people the right to see most records created by government offices in the state,” Town Communications manager Wendy Smith said. “This includes things like e-mails, reports and other documents made while doing official work.
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