"Wine to the Rescue" serves as a benefit for Smoky Mountains Bulldog Club and includes dinner with five wine and food pairings, from appetizer to dessert; silent auction; and blind wine sale, along with rescue bulldogs in attendance. Special guests: Moira Kaye of WBIR-TV Channel 10 and Rob Petrone of B & T Distributing. Discounts available for tables of eight. Contact Debbie Murmylo at [email protected] for more information. Must be 21 or older to attend.

The annual benefit for The Butterfly Fund of East Tennessee Foundation features dinner, dancing, silent auction and a guest speaker. The ticket price includes complimentary beer and wine and signature cocktail. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for cocktails and appetizers, with dinner following at 7 p.m.

The Stanford Eisenberg Knoxville Jewish Day School will hold its Diamond Ball to honor Harold Markman, the successful businessman behind Markman's Diamonds and a longtime supporter of the school. The event features reception and dinner, followed by entertainer Richard Fabozzi with a tribute to the "Rat Pack."

The Duncan Award for Senior Advocacy, named in memory of U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Sr., honors those who uphold the same support and advocacy of seniors and programs for seniors as the late congressman did in the 2nd District. This marks the 14th anniversary of an event that benefits the Office on Aging’s Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service (SCIRS). Attendance is open to the public, and donations will be accepted at the door. For additional information, call 865-546-6262. The 2015 honorees are:…

This event is a fundraiser for St. George Greek Orthodox Church and its congregation after the church was severely damaged by fire last April. The event includes a "Greek Lamb Cook-off" with Knoxville’s finest chefs serving as judges, live music by the Kostas Kastanis Greek Band and a performance by the Meraki Greek Dancers.

Leadership Knoxville will hold its annual homecoming event, which is by invitation only. Enjoy festive fall fare, libations and live bluegrass music by the Early Morning String Dusters.

The fourth annual Blind Wine dinner, organized by the Young Leaders' Society of the United Way of Greater Knoxville, is timed for Halloween in 2015. The event includes heavy appetizers, wine tasting, DJ music and silent auction. Wear a Halloween costume and enter contests for most creative, epic couples and group-themed. Bring two identical bottles of wine ($12 and under) - one to be sampled and reviewed and the other part of the winners' haul. The owners of the winning bottles in two categories…

The John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy, named in memory of U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Sr., honors those who uphold the same support and advocacy of seniors and programs for seniors as the late congressman did in the 2nd District. This marks the 15th anniversary of an event that benefits the Office on Aging’s Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service (SCIRS). Attendance is open to the public, and donations will be accepted at the door. For additional information, call SCIRS at…

Ignite a Force is the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking’s largest annual fundraising event. Cocktails and music begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by program and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The event will highlight the reality of human trafficking in the community and detail CCAHT’s strategic work to combat these crimes. RSVP is needed. For more information or to RSVP, email Katie Little, operations coordinator, at [email protected].

The John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy, named in memory of U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Sr., honors those who uphold the same support and advocacy of seniors and programs for seniors as the late congressman did in the 2nd District. This event, which marks the 16th anniversary of an event that benefits the Office on Aging’s Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service (SCIRS), includes food, beverages and a silent auction. The 2017 honorees are: Dr. Bonnie Callen, retired, community health nursing…

The annual luncheon is a cornerstone event for The Restoration House and leads to building new relationships and ensuring sustainable funding for the organization to impact single mothers and their children throughout Knoxville and beyond. The event is open to the public with reservations requested. Guests will both see and hear about – as well as have the chance to support the work of The Restoration House – but no guest is required or pressured to give. Registration is available HERE.

The John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy, named in memory of U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Sr., honors those who uphold the same support and advocacy of seniors and programs for seniors as the late congressman did in the 2nd District. This event, which marks the 17th anniversary of an event that benefits the Office on Aging’s Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service (SCIRS), includes food, beverages, wine pull and a silent auction. The 2018 honorees are: Susie Stiles, LCSW, of…

The Knoxville Bar Association will hold a "Golden Gala" to recognize attorneys who have been licensed to practice 50 years or more. The event includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and desserts by Holly's Eventful Dining, along with complimentary beer, wine and a signature cocktail.

The fourth annual STEM Scouts Leadership Award Dinner of the Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America will honor Mintha Roach, the 2019 recipient of the award and retired president and CEO of Knoxville Utilities Board. Roach has been a longtime supporter of early STEM education and promoting STEM-related careers. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to make a contribution to STEM Scouts. For additional…

The John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy, named in memory of U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Sr., honors those who uphold the same support and advocacy of seniors and programs for seniors as the late congressman did in the 2nd District. This event, which marks the 18th anniversary of an event that benefits the Office on Aging’s Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service (SCIRS), includes food, beverages and silent auction. The 2019 honorees are: Janice White, volunteer director of the Powell Community…

The John J. Duncan Sr. Award for Senior Advocacy, named in memory of U.S. Rep. John J. Duncan Sr., honors those who uphold the same support and advocacy of seniors and programs for seniors as the late congressman did in the 2nd District. The 2022 honorees, in the 20th year of the event, are Gabrielle Blake, LCSW, professional recipient and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Franklin & Kyle Elder Law where she has worked since 2010; and Cynthia Finch,…

The Harmony Family Center's 25th Anniversary Gala will include a silent auction, live music and dinner by Holly's Eventful Dining. The gala will celebrate Harmony's work in the community, and attendees also can learn more about the organization's continuing commitment to serve children, adults and families.