Donations for Kylie Grace Overton Accepted at Volunteer Federal

Kylie Grace Overton is the 2-1/2 year old daughter of Nikki Cline and Sam Overton and the granddaughter of Mike and Teresa Cline. In the span of less than a week, Kylie and her family have been through a tremendous ordeal. Kylie had been diagnosed with a brain tumor, was airlifted to St. Jude Medical Center in Memphis and was scheduled to have surgery Monday, January 3rd. Her condition worsened and she was rushed into emergency surgery the night before. She has made it through surgery -- the tumor has been removed and she continues to have full use of her extremities. The battle is not over, however, as Kylie and her family are in need of prayer and support from a caring community. Volunteer Federal has been asked by the family to establish an account and begin accepting donations to help them with medical and travel expenses. Please make your donation at any Volunteer Federal branch today.

For more information on Kylie's story, see her Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prayers-for-Baby-Kylie-Overton/134504613276501.

Support Art Education and Financial Literacy at the Same Time -- Vote Today!

Volunteer Federal encourages everyone to teach our children how to be financially responsible -- especially the benefit and importance of becoming thrift-minded. Visit the drive-thru at our Sweetwater Highway 68 branch (from Dec. 3rd - 17th) or our Sweetwater-Vonore Road branch (from Dec. 17th - 31st) and vote for your favorite piggy bank crafted by the art students at Sweetwater Jr. High School. The winning student will receive a $100 savings account in his/her name!

"Life for Christmas" at Fairview Baptist Tabernacle

Saturday, December 11th at 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 12th at 10:30 a.m.

Fairview Baptist Tabernacle Church

112 Key Kile Road

Sweetwater, Tennessee
Come and experience the true meaning of Christmas with the Fairview Church Choir and worship band, Life Wide Open, at this can't miss event of the season! For more information, call 423-337-6208.

CASA Monroe -- 2010 Festival of Trees

"Through the Eyes of a Child"

Help support a great community organization by attending the events and activities of CASA Monroe's 2010 Festival of Trees. Beginning with the gala grand opening on Friday evening, November 19th, and lasting through Sunday, November 21st, attendees will not only have the opportunity to view (and purchase) some of the most beautifully decorated Christmas trees of the season but also involve their children in a special breakfast with the very busy Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Additional special events are planned throughout the weekend. All activities will take place at the Tellico West Conference Center in Vonore TN. Ticket prices and event admission vary. Call CASA Monroe for more information (423-442-2750).

Fall Concert at Tellico Village -- Pianafiddle

On November 5th at 7:30 p.m. Tellico Village Community Concerts, Inc. will present the eclectic duo of improvisational music, "Pianafiddle," featuring jazz and ragtime pianist, Randy Morris, and classically trained concert violinist and fiddler, Adam DeGraff. Admission is $20.00. The concert will be held at the Tellico Village Community Church with tickets available at Village Salon, United Community Bank, and Kahiti Grill. For more information, call 865-408-9166.

"Tennessee Colors" Quilt Show

The Village Quilters will be presenting their 2010 Quilt Show on Saturday, October 9th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 10th, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Chota Recreation Center located in Tellico Village (145 Awohili Drive, Loudon TN). Everyone is invited to experience a wonderful display of over 200 quilts crafted by artists from the local area, along with vendors, a silent auction, and various boutique items for sale. There is a $4 admission charge with parking and shuttle service from the Cooper Visitor Center. This will be a great event for the experienced and wanna-be quilters in your family!

Is There a Better Way to Enjoy the Fall Weather?

Join your community in celebrating Monroe County Rescue Squad's 50 years of selfless service. Come on out to Kefauver Park on October 16th for some great food and fun. All proceeds from BUZZ Fall Fest will be used to help the Monroe County Rescue Squad meet its equipment needs. For a listing of planned events and special promotions, visit the BUZZ's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/monroecountybuzz.

And, by all means, don't forget BUZZ Fall Fest is where and when the Turtle Tumble will take place. Show your support for the Boys and Girls Club of the Monroe Area by adopting a turtle for a chance to win some fabulous prizes. Stop by any Volunteer Federal "Turtle Adoption Site" today!