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Purchasing a home in ever-changing financial markets can be quite a challenge – and especially so for first-time buyers. Fortunately, the Knoxville Area Urban League can help. On the first Saturday of each month, the Knoxville Area Urban League’s housing program offers education and counseling services that support individuals and families looking to purchase a home. The next homebuyer education class is Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Home Federal Bank continues its tradition of community support as the presenting sponsor of “Knoxville Opera Goes to Church … A Celebration of Talent,” which is expanding to two concerts this year.

Students from the South College School of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2016 presented a donation today of $2,200 to Susannah’s House from money raised through their annual golf tournament.

Score a victory for the home team when you adopt a new pet at Young-Williams Animal Center during the Tennessee Tailgate adoption special, which starts Friday, Sept. 4, and runs through Labor Day.

As individuals and families plan long-term care for loved ones, the process can spark a number of questions. Certified elder law attorney Monica Franklin has answers in the newly released second edition of her free book, “Saving Momma’s Home.”

In just three weeks, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 80th season with American Masters: Gershwin & Bernstein. KSO Resident Conductor James Fellenbaum conducts the Orchestra, joined by guest pianist Sean Chen for a spectacular season opener. The concert will take place on Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre. These performances are sponsored by Twin City Dealerships.

Seals Ambulance reached the milestone in 2015 of providing excellent medical transport in Central Indiana communities for 50 years. The company recently held a celebration for its employees and partners to mark the occasion. “Seals Ambulance was a pioneer in

Priority Ambulance, a national company headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, announced today that it has acquired Atlanta-based Central Emergency Medical Services, Inc. and Central Air Ambulance, one of the largest privately owned EMS companies in the South.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, Asbury Place’s’ Kingsport campus will sponsor free admission to the Kingsport Aquatic Center for seniors ages 55 and over and half-price admission for other guests on the holiday.

Dr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Gilbert has joined Gastrointestinal Associates (GIA), one of the Southeast’s leading GI practices.