WHO: East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists
WHAT: "Covering Tragedy: A Town Hall Meeting"
WHEN: Oct. 23, 2008 at 7PM
WHERE: East Tennessee Historical Center on Gay Street

PURPOSE: "To generate a dialogue between the media, those involved in tragic situations, and the public. ETSPJ hopes to raise an awareness of the journalistic process, the needs of those directly dealing with a tragic situation, and the expectations of the members of the community."

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WHO: Scenic Knoxville
WHAT: Inaugural Membership Event
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 30, 7PM (reception at 5:30PM)
WHERE: East Tennessee History Center

Scenic Knoxville, a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to preserving the scenic resources in the Knoxville area, is hosting a community event on Thursday, October 30, at the East Tennessee History Center. The reception and membership drive will feature a presentation by Kevin Fry, president of Scenic America in Washington, DC, entitled "Change is Inevitable: Ugliness is Not."

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The Foothills Craft Guild proudly presents

A Fine Craft Fair
November 14-16, 2008

at the historic Jacob Building
Chilhowee Park, Knoxville

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The Foothills Craft Guild proudly presents

A Fine Craft Fair
November 14-16, 2008

at the historic Jacob Building
Chilhowee Park, Knoxville

Help raise money and awareness for children and adults in the area who need orthotics but have no insurance funding or can not afford the co-pay.

WHAT: Run/Walk Benefit in Knoxville, TN (3 mile fun run/1 mile walk)
WHERE: Tyson Park
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2008 9AM

About this Event: Coordinated and presented by Allard USA and Crockett Prosthetics and Orthotics to bring public awareness of new innovative products for disabilities to improve lifestyles. The ToeOFF Trot encourages a healthy, happy, active lifestyle and physical fitness for everyone including people with disabilities. Wheelchair users are encouraged to attend. Money raised will be used to purchase orthotics for Tennessee patients in financial need.

More details and contact info:

• About the event

• Registration form (or register online)

• Sponsorship opportunities

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The Foothills Craft Guild proudly presents

A Fine Craft Fair
November 14-16, 2008

at the historic Jacob Building
Chilhowee Park, Knoxville

The East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists is having a workshop on freelancing, Thursday, November 20th at 7PM at the Knoxville News Sentinel in the Knox Room. Cost is $5 for non-members, members and students free. More details in the press release after the jump...