Chili Cookoff: Community newcomers and anyone looking for a church fellowship are invited to a Chili Cookoff at noon Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Powell Lions Club building, 7145 Old Clinton Pike. “Come hang out. Bring a dish to share. Bring a friend.” Drinks will be provided. Info: Teanna@PowellChurch.com
Missions team: Attend Lunch and Learn Sunday, Oct 23, at noon. For over a decade, Powell Church has taken a team to Guatemala. Team members provide food, clean water and a medical clinic and assist in light repairs. In partnership with Haitian Christian Ministries, the team helps provide a church and school in Haiti. Come have lunch, meet team members and hear first-hand stories. Info: Susie at missions@powellchurch.com
Powell Church, a United Methodist community, is seeking volunteers and vendors for Trunk or Treat 2022, to be held Sunday, Oct. 30, from 4-6 p.m. in the church parking lot at 323 W. Emory Road. Info: info@powellchurch.com or 865-938-2741.
Barefoot Powell’s Kids’ Makers Market Friday, Oct. 14, 4-6 p.m. at Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Road. Bring nonperishable food donations for an awesome deal on some really nice crafts and art. Get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Info: 865-938-8311.
Knoxville Chamber was at Grand Buffet to celebrate the opening on Sept. 12. Offering authentic Asian cuisine, the restaurant is located at 6612 Clinton Highway in Knoxville.
Expoquip will host the Sports Animal live on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. until noon at 6636 Central Avenue Pike. Drop by for snacks and good fun.
Callie Worthington Dawson, owner of Roots Salon and Boutique, posted a call for local pet vendors. She also is looking for pet groomers and pet-lover employees for Roots Paws Pet Boutique, opening Nov. 1 in Powell. Info: here.
Kiwanis Club of Northside Knoxville meets every Wednesday noon-1 p.m. at The Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Park Drive. Info: here.
PBPA will meet at noon Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Jubilee Banquet Facility. Rural Metro Fire has the program, and Aaron Yarnell of the Sheriff’s Office cyber security bureau is the business spotlight speaker. Cost is $16 which includes lunch. Info: https://powelltn.org/
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