The Emerald Youth Foundation holds its annual dinner, now in its ninth year, to honor a community leader who is making a difference in the lives of city children. The 2017 honoree is local businessman Doug Kennedy. The reception begins at 6 p.m. with dinner and program to follow at 6:30 p.m. The foundation helps at-risk boys and girls through a Christian ministry of faith, education and sports programs, conducted in partnership with neighborhood churches.