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The annual luncheon raises funds for the YWCA’s Keys of Hope Women’s Housing Program. The event begins at 11:30 a.m.; doors open at 11 a.m. The Keys of Hope Women's Housing Program offers a 58-bed facility and counseling for women to empower them to become self-sufficient by providing safe, affordable housing for up to two years.

The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) will hold its annual membership meeting to recognize the organization’s board, corporate sponsors and volunteers and celebrate its 50th anniversary. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program and lunch. Bill Johnson, CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority, will be the keynote speaker.

The Spirit Award Dinner will honor Sharon Miller Pryse, the 2018 award recipient. Cocktails and silent auction begin at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. The Spirit Award Dinner began in 2004 to recognize individuals who have supported the efforts of the Helen Ross McNabb Center. For additional information, contact Amanda McPhetridge at 865-254-6334 or email amanda.mcphetridge@mcnabb.org.

Leadership Knoxville will hold its Mayors’ Leadership Luncheon, now in its ninth year, with Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and other area leaders. The 2018 speakers will be James and Deborah Fallows, authors of "Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America." Table sponsorships are available, as well as individual tickets. For more information, call Leadership Knoxville at 865-523-9137 or visit www.leadershipknoxville.com.

Girl Talk Inc.’s annual Fashion Show Gala, now in its sixth year, is held every summer to create awareness of the organization’s mission and involve the community in a fun-filled evening benefit. The event includes a cocktail reception, dinner, program and fashion show. Attire: Black tie, black tie optional or cocktail.

Young Life Knoxville will hold its annual banquet. Young Life is a faith-based multicultural ministry that offers programs for children through adolescence.

The Equal Opportunity Awards Gala is the Knoxville Area Urban League’s most significant fundraising event of the year, and a celebration of the Volunteer of the Year, Minority Business, Corporate Leadership and Whitney M. Young Jr. Lifetime Achievement award winners. The evening is a celebration with food, fellowship and top-flight music. The 2018 event also will be a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Knoxville Area Urban League.