The first Power of the Purse Auction/Luncheon will be a benefit for Knoxville and Knox County's Mobile Meals program. Volunteers purchased purses at their expense and arranged donations from local businesses to fill the purses, such as cosmetics, jewelry, coupons/gift cards, car washes, dry cleaning, floral arrangements and summer camps for children. Attendees can purchase the purses, starting at $25, at “Purse Madness." A simultaneous silent auction will offer 10-15 designer purses containing prizes such as vacations, sporting events, golf…

The Annual Celebration and Fundraiser marks the beginning of the Mission of Hope's annual Christmas program for children and their families in the Appalachian area. Door opens at 4:30 p.m. with seated dinner at 6:30 p.m. The event includes shopping, live and silent auctions and music by InsideOut.

The Power of the Purse Auction/Luncheon is a benefit for Knoxville and Knox County’s Mobile Meals program. Volunteers purchased purses at their expense and arranged donations from local businesses to fill the purses, such as cosmetics, jewelry, coupons/gift cards, car washes, dry cleaning, floral arrangements and summer camps for children. Attendees can purchase the purses, starting at $25, at “Purse Madness.” A simultaneous silent auction will offer 10-15 designer purses containing prizes such as vacations, sporting events, golf packages and…

The Junior League of Knoxville will hold a ticketed party, "A Shopping Spree: Pop and Shop," in conjunction with its annual sale to benefit nonprofits, such as Helen Ross McNabb Center and Knox County Schools. Champagne/mimosas and light brunch snacks will be served. A $10 ticket includes two drink tickets, entry into six drawings (one every 10 minutes) and special discounts from merchants. The regular show hours for the three-day event, previously known as Tinsel & Treasure and now called A Shopping Spree, are: Friday, Oct. 7,  9…

The Annual Celebration and Fundraiser marks the beginning of the Mission of Hope’s annual Christmas program for children and their families in the Appalachian area. Door opens at 5 p.m. with seated dinner at 6:30 p.m. The event includes shopping, live and silent auctions and music by Highlander Bluegrass Band.

Wesley House Tablescapes is an annual event to create themed-table decorations, have lunch, bid at the silent auction and learn more about Wesley House. Doors open at 9 a.m. for decorating, and the silent auction begins at 10:30 a.m. for guests. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. The fundraiser provides funding for Wesley House STEP (Summer Time Enrichment Program). Individual tickets: $30 Table sponsorships: $125 (responsible for decorating a table and includes one ticket) and $335 (responsible for decorating a table and includes…

CAC Mobile Meals Power of the Purse Fundraiser, now in its third year, is a benefit for Knoxville and Knox County’s Mobile Meals program. Prior to the event, volunteers receive donated purses and auction items from the community and local businesses. Attendees can purchase the purses, starting at $10, at “Purse Madness.” A simultaneous silent auction will offer 15-18 groupings, all containing a high-end designer purse and the other donated items such as cosmetics, jewelry, coupons/gift cards, car washes, dry cleaning,…

The Annual Celebration and Fundraiser marks the beginning of the Mission of Hope’s annual Christmas program for children and their families in the Appalachian area. The event includes shopping, live and silent auctions and music. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a seated dinner at 6:30 p.m. Silent auction bidding ends at 6:15 p.m.

Harbours Gate will hold its fourth annual fundraising luncheon with keynote speaker Randy Boyd, a gubernatorial candidate in Tennessee. The luncheon is free to attend, and donations will be sought at the event. You can reserve tables of eight or individual seats at www.harboursgate.org or by calling 865-679-8610. Harbours Gate offers recovery and wellness programs to those in need and assists underprivileged youth, among other services.  

Wesley House Tablescapes is an annual event to create themed-table decorations, have lunch, bid at the silent auction and learn more about Wesley House. Doors open at 9 a.m. for decorating, and the silent auction begins at 10:30 a.m. for guests. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. The fundraiser provides funding for Wesley House STEP (Summer Time Enrichment Program). Individual tickets: $30 Table sponsorships: $125 (responsible for decorating a table and includes one ticket) and $335 (responsible for decorating a table and includes…

CAC Mobile Meals Power of the Purse Fundraiser, now in its fourth year, is a benefit for Knoxville and Knox County’s Mobile Meals program. Prior to the event, volunteers receive donated purses and auction items from the community and local businesses. Attendees can purchase the purses at “Purse Madness.” A simultaneous silent auction will offer 15-18 groupings, all containing a high-end designer purse and the other donated items such as cosmetics, jewelry, coupons/gift cards, car washes, dry cleaning, floral arrangements, summer…

The annual leadership awards luncheon honors people who have made a difference in the community and includes a keynote speaker. The luncheon is part of the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville celebration, the largest consortium of MLK events in East Tennessee. The MLK Special Awards will be presented. Sponsorships are available. The Leadership Educational Symposium is held prior to the luncheon from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

CAC Mobile Meals Power of the Purse Fundraiser, now in its fifth year, is a benefit for Knoxville and Knox County’s Mobile Meals program. Purses and auction items are donated by the community and local businesses, and attendees can purchase the purses at “Purse Madness.” The event also includes light dinner fare, cocktails, silent and live auctions, VIP corner and jewelry corner. Attire is business/business casual. Tickets are available HERE. Doors open at 4:45 p.m.

The annual leadership awards luncheon honors people who have made a difference in the community and includes a keynote speaker. The luncheon is part of the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville celebration, the largest consortium of MLK events in East Tennessee. The MLK Special Awards will be presented. Sponsorships are available. The Leadership Educational Symposium is held prior to the luncheon from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

The Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee’s Office on Aging will hold the annual Snowflake Ball, now in its 12th year, which is a significant fundraiser to benefit the Senior Companion Program. The event features a catered dinner, dancing, silent auction, cash bar and live music by The Ensemble Swing Time band. A Snowflake Ball King & Queen also will be recognized.

The Emerald O’ccasion Annual Dinner, now in its 35th year, is a major fundraising event hosted by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to benefit the organization’s programs and offers fun and fellowship while supporting. The event will honor the Pope Francis Service to the Poor award winner for 2020 and also features dinner, silent and live auctions and dancing.

(As a proactive measure against COVID-19, this event has been canceled in 2020.) CAC Mobile Meals Power of the Purse Fundraiser, now in its sixth year, is a benefit for Knoxville and Knox County’s Mobile Meals program. Purses and auction items are donated by the community and local businesses, and attendees can choose from hundreds of bags at “Purse Madness” at bargain prices, along with silent and live auction packages anchored by a premium purse. The event includes light dinner…

(The annual luncheon has been postponed in 2021 due to COVID-19.) The annual leadership awards luncheon honors people who have made a difference in the community and includes a keynote speaker. The luncheon is part of the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville celebration, the largest consortium of MLK events in East Tennessee. The MLK Special Awards will be presented. Sponsorships are available. The Leadership Educational Symposium is held prior to the luncheon from 8:30-11:30…

The Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee’s Office on Aging will hold the annual Snowflake Ball, a significant fundraiser to benefit the Senior Companion Program. Tickets to the event include a catered dinner, drink token, photography and a complimentary pass to the 2023 Pancake Fest on April 1 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the John T. O’Connor Senior Center. The Snowflake Ball will include a live band, dancing, silent auction and crowning of the 2023 Snowflake Ball King and…

Power of the Purse is an evening fundraiser that includes a purse and jewelry sale, auction items and delicious food and drinks. All money raised will help provide nutritious meals and daily safety checks to homebound seniors across Knox County. Tickets will go on sale starting in July. Purses can be donated for this event until early summer at different locations across the city. Each ticket includes light dinner fare, one drink ticket and entrance into the Purse Madness Sale…

The Snowflake Ball is a fundraiser for the Senior Companion Program, a program of the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee’s Office on Aging. The event is an evening of entertainment with live music, dancing, networking, dinner, silent auction, and a King and Queen crowning. Proceeds benefit the Senior Companion program by providing a stipend, transportation and meals for Senior Companion volunteers.