The Emerald Youth Foundation holds its annual dinner, now in its 11th year, to honor a community leader who is making a difference in the lives of city children. The reception begins at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. James A. Haslam II, founder of Pilot and chairman of the board for Pilot Flying J, will be the 2019 honoree. Emerald Youth helps at-risk boys and girls through a Christian ministry of faith, education and sports programs, conducted in partnership with neighborhood churches and organizations.