• Halls Republican Club will hear from Randy Smith, Knox County Commission chair, and Trustee Ed Shouse, both candidates for re-election. Meeting is from 7-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at the Boys & Girls Club, 1819 Dry Gap Pike, across from Brickey-McCloud School. A silent auction and fellowship will be from 6-7 p.m.
  • Tim Burchett’s campaign for Congress will get a boost from an event at Home Choice Windows Doors and Flooring, 8719 Kingston Pike, from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. RSVP to bryndvs@aol.com.
  • Bearden area officials will meet the public Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 5:30-7 p.m. at West Hills Flats & Taps, 7403 Kingston Pike. All city council members have been invited to attend. Hosts are District 4 Commissioner Hugh Nystrom, school board member Lynne Fugate and District 2 council member Andrew Roberto.