The Emerald Youth Foundation holds its annual dinner, now in its eighth year, to honor a community leader who is making a difference in the lives of city children. The 2016 honoree is Renda Burkhart, founder and president of Burkhart & Company, P.C. The reception begins at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. The foundation, which is celebrating 25 years, helps at-risk boys and girls through a Christian ministry of faith, education and sports programs, conducted in partnership with neighborhood churches.