Boy Scouts of America Popcorn Sales (Fundraiser/Charity)
Location: Knoxville and surrounding citys

Every year the Boy Scouts sell popcorn to help raise money for the local camp, the troop or pack, and most important the boys. We will be at your local store selling and door to door starting Sept. 21 thur Nov. 2.For every dollar you spend 70% of it stays here to help the boys. So come out and help support the boys. You can also order online at www.orderpopcorn.com with free shiping. Make sure to click on the great smoky mountain council order key. Thank you for your support

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World Hunger Year with Hard Rock Cafe (Charity Fundraiser)
Location: Hard Rock Cafe Gatlinburg

Hard Rock Cafe in Gatlinburg is actively supporting World Hunger Year throughout the month of November through the sale of $1 wristbands. Every $1 provides an impoverished child with 3 meals. The wristbands can be purchased in the cafe.

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Performance Training, Inc. All Sports Camp (Youth)
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center

Experience the fitness and fun of All Sports Camp, where campers explore a variety of sports and fitness opportunities that will keep them active and building healthy habits to last a lifetime. Instruction is taught at all skill levels while promoting self-confidence, balance, coordination, and teamwork.All Sports Camp is located at Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center (FSHFC). Members of FSHFC will pay $130 for the week. Non-members will pay $160 for the week. Discounts are available for families with more than one child enrolled. Camp is held Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (see dates below for registration). Camp is for kids ages six through 13-years-old.For more information or to register for All Sports Camp, call the Performance Training, Inc. office at (865) 531-5453.

ETTAC takes used computers (Free Community Service)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: East Tennessee Technology Access Center

If you bought a new computer system during Tennessee’s tax free holiday and want to know where to drop off your old computer, the East Tennessee Technology Access Center will accept Pentium IV computers or better. All computers must be in good working condition. ETTAC is a regional nonprofit agency that helps people with disabilities. The staff adapts computers with specialized software and hardware that are then loaned to clients to enable them to learn, work and to become more productive. All donations are tax deductible. Computers can be dropped off at their Knoxville office located at 4918 North Broadway. You may also call (865) 219-0130 to possibly arrange to have it picked up, but we cannot guarantee in all cases that we can do this.

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Holiday of Hope pageant (Fundraiser/Charity)
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Tennessee Shindig, Pigeon Forge

The Mountain Press is holding its first Holiday of Hope pageant benefiting Sevier County Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society. There are 12 age divisions, including a special division for cancer survivors 25 years old and up. There are six extra categories (photogenic, prettiest eyes, etc.,) that can be entered for $5 each.Early registration is under way through Aug. 31 for $20. Normal registration from Sept. 1-Nov. 6 is $25. Late registration after Nov. 6 and day of event is $30.The Ambassador of Hope title will be awarded to the contestant who wins the sponsorship contest and will have their photo on the front of the pageant program.Forms can be picked up at The Mountain Press, Sevier County branches of Citizens National Bank, Tennessee Shindig, Thomas Photography and Colour Bar and Spa. For more information, call Gail Crutchfield at 428-0748 ext. 215 or e-mail to gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com

Dale Carnegie - "Human Relations/Effective Communications Course (Community Event)
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: 9040 Executive Park Dr, Suite 204, Knoxville TN, 37923

Lessons learned through Dale Carnegie help us keep a more harmonious and productive atmosphere between our employees and clients. As a result, the bottom-line is affected."–Managing Partner, Lenders & Financial CompanyLook around you at successful business people, world leaders, professional athletes and entertainers. You'll find a disproportionately high number of Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communications and Human Relations graduates.This course will help you master the capabilities demanded in today's tough business environment. You'll learn to strengthen interpersonal relationships, manage stress and handle fast-changing workplace conditions. You'll be better equipped to perform as a persuasive communicator, problem-solver and focused leader. And you'll develop a take-charge attitude initiated with confidence and enthusiasm.

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World-Renowned Miniaturists to be at Blount County Public Library (Art)
Time: 7:00 PMLocation: Blount County Public Library

Miniature art has been in existence for centuries and today there are Societies dedicated both to the genre’s preservation and promotion. Wes Siegrist, author and historian for the Miniature Artists of America, will present a lecture on this enchanting art form for the public at the Blount County Public Library at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 2. As dedicated, world-renowned ambassadors for this art form, Wes and Rachelle Siegrist, Townsend residents, are perhaps the only husband-wife team to ever successfully support themselves profitably as miniaturists.Also on November 2, the Siegrists will demonstrate this unique art from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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