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Continuing a tradition that began in 1912, the mission of the News Sentinel Empty Stocking Fund is to provide food and toys to disadvantaged East Tennesseans. With the holidays quickly approaching, the program is accepting donations and registering volunteers in anticipation of assembling and distributing 3,600 food baskets.

Thanks to the sponsors and volunteers of Free Flu Shot Saturday, 5,102 East Tennesseans received free flu vaccinations today, and $23,411.73 was raised for the Knoxville News Sentinel’s Empty Stocking Fund.

The Knoxville News Sentinel Readers’ Choice contest returns Sept. 8-22, 2013, with print ballots available each day in the News Sentinel. Readers may cast their vote for their favorite businesses throughout East Tennessee in 150 categories ranging from Romantic Dining to Mortgage Company.

The 19th Annual Free Flu Shot Saturday will make free flu vaccinations available to the public this fall. Free flu shots will be given on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon (while supplies last) at six area schools: Austin-East Magnet High School, Farragut High School, Halls High School, West High School, South-Doyle Middle School and Carter High School.

The News Sentinel will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Town Mall in Knoxville, Tenn. This one-day event allows job seekers to connect face-to-face with East Tennessee businesses to help them find a dynamic new career.

The News Sentinel will be holding a Job Fair on Tuesday, June 11, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Smith Life Event Center in Maryville, Tenn. This one-day event allows job seekers to connect face-to-face with East Tennessee businesses to help them find a dynamic new career.

The 19th annual Knoxville News Sentinel Women Today expo returns to the Knoxville Convention Center on March 1-3, 2013.

Car enthusiasts can enjoy new vendors and the latest models in cars, trucks and SUVs when the 25th annual Knoxville News Sentinel Auto Show, presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union, returns to the Knoxville Convention Center February 22-24, 2013.