A look back at Spring fundraisers

  • From left are Kerri Daniel, Todd Daniel, Rick Terry, Debbie Nichols and Paul Nichols - Photos by Alan Sloan

  • Janet Pfeifer signs up for a silent auction item - Photos by Alan Sloan

  • Cassie Zanolli pets “Spirit” - Photos by Alan Sloan

  • From left, Doni Sulfridge, Jimi Flynt and Charlie Holbrook - Photos by Alan Sloan

  • Matthew and Keiya Clark with “Blue” - Photos by Alan Sloan

  • Patty Terry, left, and Kodi Rogers - Photos by Alan Sloan

  • Action figures entertaining the children. including Allison Jordan, 4, featured, from left, “Moana” (Storm Agosto); “Anna” (Kady Brazil); “Kristoff” Daniel Rickman; and “Wonder Woman” (Morgan Voyles) - Photos by Alan Sloan

  • Taking her turn with hockey shots is Reagan Whitworth, 8 - Photos by Alan Sloan

  • Jamie Lange takes aim in ball toss - Photos by Alan Sloan

STAR’s 2025 Bridles & Blue Jeans ‘Leave Your Legacy’

Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding held its annual Bridles & Blue Jeans 2025 “Leave Your Legacy” fundraiser earlier this spring at its 11800 U.S. Highway 11 location between Farragut and Lenoir City.

In addition to lots of interaction among those who support STAR and its mission came both a silent and live auction.

Lots of tasty food awaited after a handful of attendees made friends with some of STAR’s horses.

The evening’s highlight was paying tribute to STAR founder Lynn Klimas Petr.

Family Friendzy 2025

Family Friendzy 2025, held at Cool Sports Home of the Icearium in Farragut earlier this Spring, featured various sports-related event competitions to crown Knoxville Village Champs and a silent auction to benefit Widowed Parent Relief Project.

The mission of WPRP “is to help build an enduring support system and alleviate everyday stressors for widowed parents so they can spend more time on their family’s mental health and healing,” an event press release stated.

The event began with an Opening Ceremony and featured a special Kids Zone, a designated hour of ice skating and plenty of refreshments.