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Youth Summit: Empowering Teens for Civic Engagement and Leadership
Issue #094
In this Knoxville Insider Issue…
🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Sunny with a High of 61
🗳️ Spring Election Voter Registration Deadline is TODAY
📰 Youth Summit: Empowering Teens for Civic Engagement and Leadership
📰 Knoxville Native Seeks Love in the Countryside on 'Farmer Wants a Wife'
❤️ A Singing Valentine Makes a Unique Gift for Your Loved One
🗓️ Event Showcase: Galentine’s Day Ladies Night & Pop-Up Shop at Admiral Pub
📅 Upcoming Events
🗓️ Know of Some Local Events not Listed? Send us the Details!
📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here
✅ Advertising Opportunities
Today’s issue is Sponsored by Zoom Room Dog Training!
Youth Summit: Empowering Teens for Civic Engagement and Leadership
Area teenagers are extended an invitation to attend the Empower Knox Youth Summit, a gathering designed to foster civic education and engagement among the city's youth. Scheduled for Saturday, February 10th, at the Change Center located at 203 Harriet Tubman St., the event promises an afternoon filled with insights from city leaders, elected officials, and young change-makers within the community.
Attendees will have the opportunity to acquire valuable tools and skills essential for embarking on a path to leadership and making impactful changes in Knoxville.
The Civic Action Summit is set to run from 2pm to 6pm, after which participants will be treated to an evening of pizza and skating from 6pm to 9pm.
Admission to the summit is free. Interested individuals are encouraged to secure their spots by registering in advance.
Knoxville Native Seeks Love in the Countryside on 'Farmer Wants a Wife'
Mitchell Kolinsky, a 27-year-old from Knoxville, is featured in the second season of the reality TV show "Farmer Wants a Wife.". Alongside three other farmers with diverse agricultural backgrounds, Kolinsky, a first-generation farmer who diverged from his family's white-collar professions, seeks a romantic partner.
He owns a farm with a cabin, lives with three dogs, and aspires to be a horse and cattle rancher. The show follows these farmers as they introduce five women to their rural lifestyles, discussing relationship goals before choosing a partner.
A Singing Valentine Makes a Unique Gift for Your Loved One
Melt the heart of your loved one with a live quartet delivering a love song in four-part harmony along with chocolate and a card with a personal message from you!
The most celebrated fundraiser by K-Town Sound Show Chorus is back, more popular than ever, at 2018 prices!
Send someone the gift of harmony this Valentines Day! Their Singers are prepared to visit the home, work, school, restaurant, or community of someone important to you and deliver a few songs from K-Town Sound Show Chorus quartets in and around the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
There are a variety of timeslots and prices available February 14th between 10am and 8pm.
Other dates and times may be available upon request using contact info below.
Deluxe - $50: Two love songs sung in 4-part harmony, chocolate, rose or balloon, a greeting card with a personalized message from you
Chocolate - $45: Two love songs sung in 4-part harmony, chocolate, a greeting card with a personalized message from you
Basic - $35: Two love songs sung in 4-part harmony, a greeting card with a personalized message from you
eValentine - $25: Song can be delivered via your choice of Video Call or Email
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Spring Election Voter Registration Deadline is Monday, February 5th
Don't miss the chance to make your voice heard in the Presidential Preference Primary & Knox County Primary Election, scheduled for March 5th. The deadline to register as a voter is rapidly approaching - you have until Monday, February 5th, to ensure you're on the voter list.
Here's how you can register:
Online Registration: Quick and easy, you can register online by visiting Tennessee Online Voter Registration.
In-Person Registration: Prefer a personal touch? Head over to any Election Commission office in Knox County. They're open on weekdays from 8am to 4:30pm to assist you.
Mail-In Registration: If you'd rather register by mail, simply download the voter registration form from Knox County Voter Registration Form. Make sure your form is postmarked by February 5th.
As of January 28th, Knox County proudly has more than 299,000 registered voters. Join this growing number and ensure that your voice is counted in this important election.
Galentine’s Event at the Painted Perch
It’s time to grab your gal pals for a fun day of shopping 🛍️, sales, give aways, door prizes, treats, Champaign 🥂and more! You don’t want to miss this one! Saturday, February 10th from 10am-6pm, at the Painted Perch, 9715 Kingston Pike.
Here is what to expect for the day…
Sales Throughout The Shop
FREE Gift For The First 15 Purchases
Door Prizes, Including A Beautiful Gift Basket 🧺 W/ Gifts From Our Vendors
Champaign 🥂 from 12-3!
Light Refreshments Will Be Provided
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February Events
Looking for events happening this week?
Business Networking:
Expansion Connection Mondays: Business networking on Mondays, 9am at The Burgers restaurant in Powell, February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th.
Incredible Business Networking LIVE (in person) Lunchtime Events, 11:30am-1pm:
Community:
Stay Home and Read a Book Ball: On Saturday, February 17th, have a ball reading at home and help raise funds for the Children’s Festival of Reading by donating what you would have spent on a night out, More Info
Used Book Sale: Knox County Public Library, South Knox on February 24th from 10am - 5pm. More Info
Wilma Dykeman Stokely Memorial Lecture (with Carolyn Finney): on Thursday, February 29th, at 7pm at the East Tennessee History Center, More Info
Gardening:
ABC's of Pruning - Ask Before Cutting: Join Knox County Master Gardener Marsha Lehman on Friday, February 16th from 10:30am - 11:30am at UT Extension - Eastern Region Office, 1801 Downtown West Blvd for a discussion of the ABC's of pruning, event is free; no reservation required. More Info
Music:
Jordan Rainer with Robinella: at The Open Chord on Friday, February 9th at 8pm, More Info
Fat Friday Mardi Gras: featuring Roux Du Bayou on Friday, February 9th at The Concourse, More Info
Music of the Moody Blues: Symphony Orchestra at the Civic Auditorium on February 10th at 8pm. More Info
Webb Wilder with Jennifer Daniels: at The Open Chord on Saturday, February 10th, 8pm, More Info
Young Pianist Series Concert: on Sunday, February 11th at 2:30pm at the Natalie Haslam Music Center. Tickets are $25 at the door.
"Friday Night Live!" presents Soulful Sounds Revue: featuring Lee Wills with special guests Larry Blair & Marki Lukyniuk on Friday, Feburary 16th at 6:30pm, More Info
The Ladies of Soul Tribute, Vol II: on Friday, February 23rd at The Concourse, More Info
Seasonal:
Galentine’s Drip & Sip: Indulge in Pampering with IV Beauty or Detox Drip, Brow Wax /Tint, Spray Tan, and Botox Services!! Sip on Prosecco, Infused Water, delight in hors d'oeuvre, and relish decadent desserts! Plus, enjoy Giveaways and Swag Bags! Saturday, February 10th from 4pm-7pm, More Info
Valentine’s Afternoon Tea with Live Music: Experience a romantic afternoon tea at the Spice and Tea Exchange of Knoxville at 4pm on February 11th & 18th, Cost: $55/person. More Info
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