World Hunger Year with Hard Rock Cafe (Charity Fundraiser)
Location: Hard Rock Cafe Gatlinburg

Hard Rock Cafe in Gatlinburg is actively supporting World Hunger Year throughout the month of November through the sale of $1 wristbands. Every $1 provides an impoverished child with 3 meals. The wristbands can be purchased in the cafe.

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Performance Training, Inc. All Sports Camp (Youth)
Time: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center

Experience the fitness and fun of All Sports Camp, where campers explore a variety of sports and fitness opportunities that will keep them active and building healthy habits to last a lifetime. Instruction is taught at all skill levels while promoting self-confidence, balance, coordination, and teamwork.All Sports Camp is located at Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center (FSHFC). Members of FSHFC will pay $130 for the week. Non-members will pay $160 for the week. Discounts are available for families with more than one child enrolled. Camp is held Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (see dates below for registration). Camp is for kids ages six through 13-years-old.For more information or to register for All Sports Camp, call the Performance Training, Inc. office at (865) 531-5453.

ETTAC takes used computers (Free Community Service)
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: East Tennessee Technology Access Center

If you bought a new computer system during Tennessee’s tax free holiday and want to know where to drop off your old computer, the East Tennessee Technology Access Center will accept Pentium IV computers or better. All computers must be in good working condition. ETTAC is a regional nonprofit agency that helps people with disabilities. The staff adapts computers with specialized software and hardware that are then loaned to clients to enable them to learn, work and to become more productive. All donations are tax deductible. Computers can be dropped off at their Knoxville office located at 4918 North Broadway. You may also call (865) 219-0130 to possibly arrange to have it picked up, but we cannot guarantee in all cases that we can do this.

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Holiday of Hope pageant (Fundraiser/Charity)
Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Tennessee Shindig, Pigeon Forge

The Mountain Press is holding its first Holiday of Hope pageant benefiting Sevier County Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society. There are 12 age divisions, including a special division for cancer survivors 25 years old and up. There are six extra categories (photogenic, prettiest eyes, etc.,) that can be entered for $5 each.Early registration is under way through Aug. 31 for $20. Normal registration from Sept. 1-Nov. 6 is $25. Late registration after Nov. 6 and day of event is $30.The Ambassador of Hope title will be awarded to the contestant who wins the sponsorship contest and will have their photo on the front of the pageant program.Forms can be picked up at The Mountain Press, Sevier County branches of Citizens National Bank, Tennessee Shindig, Thomas Photography and Colour Bar and Spa. For more information, call Gail Crutchfield at 428-0748 ext. 215 or e-mail to gcrutchfield@themountainpress.com

Dine on a Dime (Fundraiser/Charity)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Pavilion at Hunter Valley Farm

Dine On a Dime is an event to raise funds and awareness for Consumer Credit Counseling Services, Inc. of East Tennessee. Our mission is to create a FUN event that promotes healthy financial choices, provides tools that our guests can use for their own financial benefit, and demonstrates that cutting back on dining expenses doesn't exclude great dishes or dining out.Featuring Chef Bruce Bogartz, owner of RouXbarb restaurant. In addition to a meal demonstration, he will show how to affordably and efficiently stock your pantries.WBIT's Beth Haynes is the evening's emcee. Many items and "packages" will be available to bid on during the Silent Auction.Tickets are $40 per person when purchased in advance through the website or $45 per person if purchased at the door.

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