June
Friday, Jun 26th
Friends of Wesley House Breakfast
Wesley House Community Center invites community members to the Friends of Wesley House Breakfast on Thursday, June 26, at 7:30 a.m., hosted at Cokesbury United Methodist Church. This event will highlight the transformative work of Wesley House, which serves children, youth and families across Knoxville through programs focused on education, mentorship and community development. The breakfast is free to attend, but advance RSVP is required. To RSVP, host a table, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Wesley House at 865-524-5494 or email events@wesleyhouseknox.org
Sunday, Jun 28th
American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are needed to keep a strong supply of lifesaving blood products on hospital shelves into the summer. To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
As a thank-you for those who step up to give, all who come to give from now through Sunday, June 28, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,500 gift cards. See RedCrossBlood.org/June for details.
Tuesday, Jun 30th
MEDIC Celebrating Summer with Donor Incentives
Summer is a great time to give the gift of life with MEDIC Regional Blood Center. Save lives this summer and earn great rewards for your lifesaving blood product.
June Incentives include: • All Month = Special Edition Beach Towel • June 1 – 7 = Voucher for Knoxville Smokies Game • June 14 & 15 = World Blood Donor Day Backpack • June 29 – 30 = Ripley’s Aquarium Ticket • Various coupons • All Month = Platelet donors receive $50 e-gift card for their donation
Appointments can be made online at www.medicblood.org, via the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074. Walk-ins are welcome.
July
Wednesday, Jul 1st
‘Give $15, Get $15’
Salsarita’s is holding a ‘Give $15, Get $15’ campaign from now through Friday, July 31, benefitting Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital. Every $15 donation will receive a free Salsarita’s gift card for $15 in return. All donations during the Adopt-A-Family campaign will help fill the pantries and clothing closets for patient families at the hospital.
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/
