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.

Open House Mother's Day Out (Church Event)
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Ridgedale Baptist Church

Ridgedale Mother’s Day Out is holding an open house on Thursday, November 5 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Children will have the opportunity to bounce on several air bounces, make a craft, and snack while you, the parent, have an opportunity to tour the facility and meet your child’s teacher. No need to register, just come as you are.

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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

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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RALLY AT THE STRIP - MOTORCYCLE EVENT (MOTORCYCLE EVENT)
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 AM
Location: NEWPORT, TN @ ENGLISH MOUNTAIN DRAGSTRIP

English Mountain Drag StripNewport, Tennessee865-322-2449 or www.rallyatthestrip.comMyspace URL: myspace.com/rallyatthestrip ADMISSION - $35 (economic stimulus package) for the 3 ½ days of fun filled excitement. Day passes will be $20 a day!! FREE parking!!! ORDER TICKETS ONLINE & SECURE YOUR CAMPING SPOT. SEE WEBSITE!Gates open 10:00 am for vendors and 3:00 pm for participants on Thursday November 5th! Gates will be open 24 hours a day! SAFE, FUN & ECONOMICAL!!

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Wine Tasting, Dinner and Auction (Fundraiser/Charity)
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Bearden Banquet Hall

Farragut Lions Club to Hold 4th Annual Wine TastingThe Farragut Lions Club has scheduled its 4th Annual Wine Tasting, Dinner and Auction for Thursday, Nov. 5.A wine and cheese reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at Bearden Banquet Hall. This year’s auction will include pieces of art, trips to New York and Chicago and a golfing excursion to Orlando to play at Bay Hill, the home course of Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods. Tickets for the event are $50 and proceeds will go to benefit the Lions Club’s vision assistance program. In fiscal year 2009, the club spent more than $13,000 on eye exams and eyeglasses for the needy in the Knoxville area, and the club expects to see requests for assistance continue to climb.To purchase tickets, call Susan Robertson at 257-4553 or Homberg Chiropractic at 679-2225.