Smoky Mountain Lions Charities Archives

A little rain, a lot of love for Lions Vision Van benefit

Sandra ClarkJune 21, 2019Fountain City

The Smoky Mountain Lions Charities sponsored a car show and reverse raffle on June 15 at Fountain City Park. It was a benefit for the Lions’ Vision Van. Read more …

Lions Club vol Jim McFarland wants all to see clearly

Tracy Haun OwensJune 5, 2019Fountain City, Get Up & Go, West Knox

Fountain City resident and West Knox Lions Club member Jim McFarland would be the first to tell you that it takes a village of caring people to provide the eye …

Those who owed money to the IRS on April 15 got a COVID-19 reprieve. Until today, July 15. So, pay today or pay later (with interest and penalties).
School reopening: Superintendent Bob Thomas is scheduled to present his plan for reopening Knox County Schools at today’s school board meeting, 5 p.m. on Comcast Channel 10.
All libraries to reopen: On July 17, all locations of the Knox County Public Library will open on their regular schedules. This move expands library service from its current schedule with eight open locations. There are 19 facilities in the library system, which includes the East Tennessee History Center. The remaining 67 employees who have been furloughed will be brought back to work.
Hope Springs Adult Day Care Center will host a fundraising event Saturday, July 18, at Bearden Banquet Hall with comedian and Knoxville native Henry Cho. Tickets for dinner and the show are $75. Measures are in place to encourage social distancing; masks will be available and screenings of staff and attendees will be performed. The number of tickets available has been reduced. Funds raised help the center purchase items and pay for outside services that enhance the participants’ experience at Hope Springs, as well as provide education for the staff. Info or tickets here.