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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190707T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190707T130000
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SUMMARY:Kitten Yoga #3 - Glowing Body
DESCRIPTION:Our third of five summer yoga sessions will be at The Glowing Body on Sunday\, July 7th at 12pm. There will be 2 more later this summer! \nJoin us for a one hour yoga class while several adoptable kittens wander around and stretch with you! Tickets will be $20 with 100% of proceeds benefitting our animal shelter! Participants will be able to fill out adoption applications on kittens if they are interested in adopting after the class. Space is limited\, so save your seat now! \nhttps://www.young-williams.org//kitten-yoga-3/
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kitten-yoga-3-glowing-body/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190707T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190707T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T230820Z
UID:15331-1562500800-1562504400@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kitten Yoga #3 - Glowing Body
DESCRIPTION:Our third of five summer yoga sessions will be at The Glowing Body on Sunday\, July 7th at 12pm. There will be 2 more later this summer! \nJoin us for a one hour yoga class while several adoptable kittens wander around and stretch with you! Tickets will be $20 with 100% of proceeds benefitting our animal shelter! Participants will be able to fill out adoption applications on kittens if they are interested in adopting after the class. Space is limited\, so save your seat now! \nhttps://www.young-williams.org//kitten-yoga-3/
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kitten-yoga-3-glowing-body-2/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190714T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20190531T231311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T231311Z
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SUMMARY:Kitten Yoga #4 - Blue Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Our fourth of five summer yoga sessions will be at Blue Ridge Yoga on Sunday\, July 14th at 11am. There will be just 1 more later this summer! \nJoin us for a one hour yoga class while several adoptable kittens wander around and stretch with you! Tickets will be $20 with 100% of proceeds benefitting our animal shelter! Participants will be able to fill out adoption applications on kittens if they are interested in adopting after the class. Space is limited\, so save your seat now!
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kitten-yoga-4-blue-ridge/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190714T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20190531T231311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T231311Z
UID:15332-1563102000-1563105600@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kitten Yoga #4 - Blue Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Our fourth of five summer yoga sessions will be at Blue Ridge Yoga on Sunday\, July 14th at 11am. There will be just 1 more later this summer! \nJoin us for a one hour yoga class while several adoptable kittens wander around and stretch with you! Tickets will be $20 with 100% of proceeds benefitting our animal shelter! Participants will be able to fill out adoption applications on kittens if they are interested in adopting after the class. Space is limited\, so save your seat now!
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kitten-yoga-4-blue-ridge-2/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190720T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20190531T231931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T231931Z
UID:11861-1563620400-1563624000@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kitten Yoga Finale!
DESCRIPTION:Our final summer yoga session will be at our own shelter! Join us in the community room at our Division Street location on Saturday\, July 20th at 11am. This is your last chance this year! \nThis one hour yoga class will heal your soul while several adoptable kittens wander around and stretch with you! Tickets will be $20 with 100% of proceeds benefitting our animal shelter! Participants will be able to fill out adoption applications on kittens if they are interested in adopting after the class. Space is limited\, so save your seat now! \nhttps://www.young-williams.org//kitten-yoga-5/
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kitten-yoga-finale-3/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190720T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190720T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20190531T231931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T231931Z
UID:15333-1563620400-1563624000@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kitten Yoga Finale!
DESCRIPTION:Our final summer yoga session will be at our own shelter! Join us in the community room at our Division Street location on Saturday\, July 20th at 11am. This is your last chance this year! \nThis one hour yoga class will heal your soul while several adoptable kittens wander around and stretch with you! Tickets will be $20 with 100% of proceeds benefitting our animal shelter! Participants will be able to fill out adoption applications on kittens if they are interested in adopting after the class. Space is limited\, so save your seat now! \nhttps://www.young-williams.org//kitten-yoga-5/
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kitten-yoga-finale-3-2/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191204
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20191125T214850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T214850Z
UID:12218-1575331200-1575417599@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday and the #BigGiveKnox
DESCRIPTION:On December 3\, 2019 millions of individuals and organizations from around the world will use their collective power for good and participate in Giving Tuesday. This online giving day raises money and awareness for the organization in your community\, organizations like the Young-Williams Animal Center. \nEach year\, Young-Williams Animal Center takes in more than 9\,000 of our communities most vulnerable animals – stray\, homeless\, neglected\, and abused pets in need of the love and companionship of humans who can care for them. \nThis Giving Tuesday\, you can make a difference in the lives of these animals. You can help animals like Rosco and our “Friends” dogs: Chandler\, Rachel\, Ross\, and Monica. To read these touching stories and make your donation\, visit www.biggiveknox.org/organizations/young-williams-animal-center \nDon’t wait to make your holiday gift. Give to YWAC on Giving Tuesday and be part of this global giving day. \n 
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/gt2019/
CATEGORIES:Charity Event,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191204
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20191125T214850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191125T214850Z
UID:15425-1575331200-1575417599@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday and the #BigGiveKnox
DESCRIPTION:On December 3\, 2019 millions of individuals and organizations from around the world will use their collective power for good and participate in Giving Tuesday. This online giving day raises money and awareness for the organization in your community\, organizations like the Young-Williams Animal Center. \nEach year\, Young-Williams Animal Center takes in more than 9\,000 of our communities most vulnerable animals – stray\, homeless\, neglected\, and abused pets in need of the love and companionship of humans who can care for them. \nThis Giving Tuesday\, you can make a difference in the lives of these animals. You can help animals like Rosco and our “Friends” dogs: Chandler\, Rachel\, Ross\, and Monica. To read these touching stories and make your donation\, visit www.biggiveknox.org/organizations/young-williams-animal-center \nDon’t wait to make your holiday gift. Give to YWAC on Giving Tuesday and be part of this global giving day. \n 
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/gt2019-2/
CATEGORIES:Charity Event,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200628T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20200611T002207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T002207Z
UID:12986-1593352800-1593356400@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kitten Pilates with Susie Que
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of Pilates with Susie Que and our most adorable residents: Our Kittens! To keep our participants\, instructors and volunteers safe we are taking additional health purr-cautions. If possible\, please bring your own yoga mat and wear a mask. Instructors will sanitize the studio between sessions and we are limiting the class size to 10 participants to ensure enough space in the studio to socially distance. \nSusie has more than 15 years experience with Pilates\, both as a participant and an instructor. Her journey began after a horseback riding accident injured her back. 15 years later\, her posture\, balance and body is in much better shape now than it ever has been. Plus\, when you sign up for Susie’s Kitten Pilates class\, you’re entered to win a door prize! \nTickets are $20 and 100% of proceeds benefiting the pets at Young-Williams Animal Center! \n 
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kitten-pilates1/
CATEGORIES:Charity Event,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200628T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200628T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20200611T002207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T002207Z
UID:15514-1593352800-1593356400@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kitten Pilates with Susie Que
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of Pilates with Susie Que and our most adorable residents: Our Kittens! To keep our participants\, instructors and volunteers safe we are taking additional health purr-cautions. If possible\, please bring your own yoga mat and wear a mask. Instructors will sanitize the studio between sessions and we are limiting the class size to 10 participants to ensure enough space in the studio to socially distance. \nSusie has more than 15 years experience with Pilates\, both as a participant and an instructor. Her journey began after a horseback riding accident injured her back. 15 years later\, her posture\, balance and body is in much better shape now than it ever has been. Plus\, when you sign up for Susie’s Kitten Pilates class\, you’re entered to win a door prize! \nTickets are $20 and 100% of proceeds benefiting the pets at Young-Williams Animal Center! \n 
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kitten-pilates1-2/
CATEGORIES:Charity Event,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200711T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20200623T175054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T175054Z
UID:13071-1594465200-1594468800@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kitten Yoga at Breezeway Yoga Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of yoga with Mary June and our most adorable residents: Our Kittens! To keep our participants\, instructors and volunteers safe we are taking additional health purr-cautions. If possible\, please bring your own yoga mat and wear a mask. Instructors will sanitize the studio between sessions and we are limiting the class size to 10 participants to ensure enough space in the studio to socially distance. \nMary June Thompson\, RYT 500\, is a dedicated long-time practitioner who believes in the ability of yoga to align body\, mind\, and spirit\, relieve stress\, and improve overall health and quality of life at any age. She loves teaching yoga to help others receive these benefits. Mary June has completed both 200-hour and a 300-hour Advanced yoga training\, as well as additional certifications in Yin\, Yoga for Cancer\, and Restorative Yoga. Off the mat\, she is also a self-taught chef\, herbalist\, avid gardener\, and holistic health expert who enjoys spending time with her husband and fur babies and soaking up the sun on a beach whenever possible.  \nTickets are $20 and 100% of proceeds benefiting the pets at Young-Williams Animal Center!
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/ky71120/
CATEGORIES:Charity Event,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200711T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20200623T175054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T175054Z
UID:15517-1594465200-1594468800@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kitten Yoga at Breezeway Yoga Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of yoga with Mary June and our most adorable residents: Our Kittens! To keep our participants\, instructors and volunteers safe we are taking additional health purr-cautions. If possible\, please bring your own yoga mat and wear a mask. Instructors will sanitize the studio between sessions and we are limiting the class size to 10 participants to ensure enough space in the studio to socially distance. \nMary June Thompson\, RYT 500\, is a dedicated long-time practitioner who believes in the ability of yoga to align body\, mind\, and spirit\, relieve stress\, and improve overall health and quality of life at any age. She loves teaching yoga to help others receive these benefits. Mary June has completed both 200-hour and a 300-hour Advanced yoga training\, as well as additional certifications in Yin\, Yoga for Cancer\, and Restorative Yoga. Off the mat\, she is also a self-taught chef\, herbalist\, avid gardener\, and holistic health expert who enjoys spending time with her husband and fur babies and soaking up the sun on a beach whenever possible.  \nTickets are $20 and 100% of proceeds benefiting the pets at Young-Williams Animal Center!
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/ky71120-2/
CATEGORIES:Charity Event,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201202
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20201118T203340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T203340Z
UID:13980-1606780800-1606867199@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:The Big Give
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, Young-Williams is celebrating Giving Tuesday by participating in The Big Give hosted by the United Way of Greater Knoxville. You can participate in this global day of giving by making a donation on December 1\, starting at 12AM. Visit www.biggiveknox.org and make a donation to further the work of Young-Williams Animal Center. You will have 24 hours to make your donation\, as The Big Give comes to an end at 11:59PM on December 1. Learn more about how your gift will support homeless\, injured and lost animals at www.biggiveknox.org.  \n\nWe’re counting down the days to December 1 and The Big Give. We need your help to make our campaign a success\, and we’ve included a few easy ways that you can support us. \nShare and share alike. Online days of giving are successful because of our own networks. Help us grow our network by sharing this page with your network and ask your friends to do the same. \nBe socially (media) active. Use your social media networks: post on Facebook\, tweet about The Big Give\, and share your love for your particular passion. Ask others to do the same. \nBecome a fundraising champion. Everyone loves a champion\, including us! We really need fundraising champions to help drive people to our The Big Give profile on December 1. Contact us for more information on how to become a fundraising champion! \nThank you in advance for your support!
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/thebiggive/
CATEGORIES:Charity Event,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201202
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20201118T203340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T203340Z
UID:15613-1606780800-1606867199@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:The Big Give
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, Young-Williams is celebrating Giving Tuesday by participating in The Big Give hosted by the United Way of Greater Knoxville. You can participate in this global day of giving by making a donation on December 1\, starting at 12AM. Visit www.biggiveknox.org and make a donation to further the work of Young-Williams Animal Center. You will have 24 hours to make your donation\, as The Big Give comes to an end at 11:59PM on December 1. Learn more about how your gift will support homeless\, injured and lost animals at www.biggiveknox.org.  \n\nWe’re counting down the days to December 1 and The Big Give. We need your help to make our campaign a success\, and we’ve included a few easy ways that you can support us. \nShare and share alike. Online days of giving are successful because of our own networks. Help us grow our network by sharing this page with your network and ask your friends to do the same. \nBe socially (media) active. Use your social media networks: post on Facebook\, tweet about The Big Give\, and share your love for your particular passion. Ask others to do the same. \nBecome a fundraising champion. Everyone loves a champion\, including us! We really need fundraising champions to help drive people to our The Big Give profile on December 1. Contact us for more information on how to become a fundraising champion! \nThank you in advance for your support!
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/thebiggive-2/
CATEGORIES:Charity Event,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201211T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20201118T204056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T204056Z
UID:13988-1607698800-1607796000@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kendra Scott Gives Back
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!  \nCome shop in store at Kendra Scott Knoxville on December 11\, 2020 to give back to Young-Williams Animal Center. You can also shop online at Kendrascott.com using webcode GIVEBACK-OF9S at checkout to give back on December 11-12\, 2020. 20% of each supporters sale will go back to Young-Williams Animal Center. \nIn store Event Friday\, December 11 3:00 – 6:00 PM \nKendra Scott Knoxville\n5350 Kingstone Pike\, Knoxville\, TN 37919 \nTwo-day Virtual Event December 11 – 12\nkendrascott.com\nWebcode: GIVEBACK-OF9S \nOur CEO\, Janet Testerman\, created this custom bracelet with a stone representing “adopt a shelter pet” month and her fur-babies initials. You can show your support for rescue pets by purchasing this piece and adding your pets initials.
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kendra-scott-gives-back-2/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201211T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20201118T204056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T204056Z
UID:15614-1607698800-1607796000@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kendra Scott Gives Back
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!  \nCome shop in store at Kendra Scott Knoxville on December 11\, 2020 to give back to Young-Williams Animal Center. You can also shop online at Kendrascott.com using webcode GIVEBACK-OF9S at checkout to give back on December 11-12\, 2020. 20% of each supporters sale will go back to Young-Williams Animal Center. \nIn store Event Friday\, December 11 3:00 – 6:00 PM \nKendra Scott Knoxville\n5350 Kingstone Pike\, Knoxville\, TN 37919 \nTwo-day Virtual Event December 11 – 12\nkendrascott.com\nWebcode: GIVEBACK-OF9S \nOur CEO\, Janet Testerman\, created this custom bracelet with a stone representing “adopt a shelter pet” month and her fur-babies initials. You can show your support for rescue pets by purchasing this piece and adding your pets initials.
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kendra-scott-gives-back-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210209
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210120T203820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T203820Z
UID:14204-1611100800-1612828799@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Cookies for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:In our opinion\, few things are better than Ham’n Goodys Lemon Cookies. Except for maybe a Ham’n Goodys Cookie Fundraiser! We’re  hosting Cookies for a Cause from January 20 – February 8. When you order through Young-Williams\, 50% of proceeds are donated back to help care for lost\, stray\, injured and scared pets. Choose between their famous Lemon Cookie\, Chocolate Chip (Gluten Free available)\, Sugar Cookie\, Snicker Doodle or Peanut Butter cookies. Each box of one-dozen cookies is $15. You can help us reach our goal of selling 1\,000 boxes which will raise $7\,500 – that’s the average cost of care for 21 pets!  \nHow it Works:\n\nDownload the order form..\nAsk your friends\, family\, coworkers and neighbors if they would like to support YWAC by purchasing a box (or two…or three. We don’t judge!). Indicate their orders along with your own on your form.\nSubmit your completed order form and payment by 5:00 PM on Monday\, February 8. (Orders must be paid in full by this deadline or they will be voided!)\nPick up cookies at 3201 Division Street on Thursday\, February 18.*\n\n*More details about Cookie Pickup coming soon! \nSubmit your order form to Madison Williams at mwilliams@young-williams.org. If your friends\, family or coworkers purchase cookies through you\, you will need to collect their payment. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Madison directly. She can be reached at mwilliams@young-williams.org \n \n 
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/cookies-for-a-cause/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Charity Event,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210209
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210120T203820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T203820Z
UID:15652-1611100800-1612828799@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Cookies for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:In our opinion\, few things are better than Ham’n Goodys Lemon Cookies. Except for maybe a Ham’n Goodys Cookie Fundraiser! We’re  hosting Cookies for a Cause from January 20 – February 8. When you order through Young-Williams\, 50% of proceeds are donated back to help care for lost\, stray\, injured and scared pets. Choose between their famous Lemon Cookie\, Chocolate Chip (Gluten Free available)\, Sugar Cookie\, Snicker Doodle or Peanut Butter cookies. Each box of one-dozen cookies is $15. You can help us reach our goal of selling 1\,000 boxes which will raise $7\,500 – that’s the average cost of care for 21 pets!  \nHow it Works:\n\nDownload the order form..\nAsk your friends\, family\, coworkers and neighbors if they would like to support YWAC by purchasing a box (or two…or three. We don’t judge!). Indicate their orders along with your own on your form.\nSubmit your completed order form and payment by 5:00 PM on Monday\, February 8. (Orders must be paid in full by this deadline or they will be voided!)\nPick up cookies at 3201 Division Street on Thursday\, February 18.*\n\n*More details about Cookie Pickup coming soon! \nSubmit your order form to Madison Williams at mwilliams@young-williams.org. If your friends\, family or coworkers purchase cookies through you\, you will need to collect their payment. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Madison directly. She can be reached at mwilliams@young-williams.org \n \n 
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/cookies-for-a-cause-2/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Charity Event,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210309
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210113T213902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T213902Z
UID:14188-1613952000-1615247999@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Barkitecture - Call for Builders!
DESCRIPTION:We’ve teamed up with AIA East Tennessee to help shelter\, rehabilitate and find permanent homes for dogs and cats in Knox County. Barkitecture is a custom pet house design contest and silent auction that raises funds to care for the pets at Young-Williams Animal Center. \n  \nOur builds are complete and the auction is beginning on March 1\, 2020. To see the builds and bid in the auction\, visit: www.knoxbydesign.org/bark2021 \nHow it works:\n\nPull together a team of designers\, builders\, animal lovers\, and other interested individuals.\nDesign and build a custom doghouse or a cat tree.\nYour team will be paired with a local business\, where your one-of-a-kind creation will be displayed.\nSit back and let the bidding begin! Builds will be auctioned off online between February 22 – March 8.\nCompete for awards\, including Best in CATegory (Big Dog\, Little Dog\, Cat Tree)\, Most Sustainable Design and a People’s Choice Award.\n\nSign up to complete a build now! Your team can be composed of architects\, allied professions\, makers\, and friends!  Winners will be announced at Mardi Growl on March 6th\, so time to get building! Categories include Big Dog\, Little Dog and Cat Tree. Watch the short\, 9-minute video\, see the key dates\, and register your team here. For more information\, contact Sarah Peacock! \n \nStay tuned for information about the upcoming silent auction and how you can take one of these custom pieces home! Auction opens February 22 and closes March 8.
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/barkitecture/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Fundraiser,Mardi Growl
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210309
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210113T213902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T213902Z
UID:15651-1613952000-1615247999@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Barkitecture - Call for Builders!
DESCRIPTION:We’ve teamed up with AIA East Tennessee to help shelter\, rehabilitate and find permanent homes for dogs and cats in Knox County. Barkitecture is a custom pet house design contest and silent auction that raises funds to care for the pets at Young-Williams Animal Center. \n  \nOur builds are complete and the auction is beginning on March 1\, 2020. To see the builds and bid in the auction\, visit: www.knoxbydesign.org/bark2021 \nHow it works:\n\nPull together a team of designers\, builders\, animal lovers\, and other interested individuals.\nDesign and build a custom doghouse or a cat tree.\nYour team will be paired with a local business\, where your one-of-a-kind creation will be displayed.\nSit back and let the bidding begin! Builds will be auctioned off online between February 22 – March 8.\nCompete for awards\, including Best in CATegory (Big Dog\, Little Dog\, Cat Tree)\, Most Sustainable Design and a People’s Choice Award.\n\nSign up to complete a build now! Your team can be composed of architects\, allied professions\, makers\, and friends!  Winners will be announced at Mardi Growl on March 6th\, so time to get building! Categories include Big Dog\, Little Dog and Cat Tree. Watch the short\, 9-minute video\, see the key dates\, and register your team here. For more information\, contact Sarah Peacock! \n \nStay tuned for information about the upcoming silent auction and how you can take one of these custom pieces home! Auction opens February 22 and closes March 8.
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/barkitecture-2/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Fundraiser,Mardi Growl
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210515T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210429T230218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T230218Z
UID:14692-1621036800-1627761600@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:2022 Calendar Contest
DESCRIPTION:Contest ends July 31\, 2021 at 8:00 PM! Enter your pet at www.gogophotocontest.com/young-williams\n  \nBack by pup-ular demand is our annual pet calendar contest! The Young-Williams Animal Center calendar contest helps provide care for the nearly 10\,000 homeless\, stray\, and unwanted pets we take in every year. Enter your pet for a chance to be featured in their very own month of the official Young-Williams Animal Center 2022 Wall Calendar\, sponsored by Mortgage Investors Group. \n Here’s what you need to know:\n\nEnter your pet for $25. One pet per entry\, please!\nInvite friends and family to vote for your pet. Votes are $1 each (minimum of $5/5 votes per purchase.)\nVoting ends on July 31\, 2021 at 8:00 PM.\nTop 12 pets with the most votes will be featured in the 2022 Young-Williams Animal Center Calendar. (Did someone say themed photoshoot?!)\nAll proceeds support the mission of Young-Williams Animal Center to lead the community to end pet homelessness\, promote animal welfare\, and enhance the human-animal bond.\n\nWe are excited to bring back fun features to this year’s contest\, including the ability to pre-order your calendar and honor a special pet or person by reserving a day just for them. One pet or person can be honored each month and will receive a photo or special note added to the specified day in the 2022 calendar. Month selections are first-come\, first-served so reserve your date today! \nFundraisers like our 2022 Pet Calendar Contest are so important to our mission and helps animals in our care right now. Animals like Vash the Stampede. Vash arrived with a broken paw\, and thanks to the Animal Compassion Fund\, he received surgery to reset the broken bones. This little kitty is a trooper\, and doesn’t mind taking it easy in his foster home. The best news is\, as soon as he’s healed\, he already has an adopter waiting to take him to his forever home! Your entries and votes help provide for Vash the Stampede and hundreds of pets just like him. \n\nSPONSORED BY
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/14692-2/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210515T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210429T230218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T230218Z
UID:14792-1621036800-1627761600@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:2022 Calendar Contest
DESCRIPTION:Contest ends July 31\, 2021 at 8:00 PM! Enter your pet at www.gogophotocontest.com/young-williams\n  \nBack by pup-ular demand is our annual pet calendar contest! The Young-Williams Animal Center calendar contest helps provide care for the nearly 10\,000 homeless\, stray\, and unwanted pets we take in every year. Enter your pet for a chance to be featured in their very own month of the official Young-Williams Animal Center 2022 Wall Calendar\, sponsored by Mortgage Investors Group. \n Here’s what you need to know:\n\nEnter your pet for $25. One pet per entry\, please!\nInvite friends and family to vote for your pet. Votes are $1 each (minimum of $5/5 votes per purchase.)\nVoting ends on July 31\, 2021 at 8:00 PM.\nTop 12 pets with the most votes will be featured in the 2022 Young-Williams Animal Center Calendar. (Did someone say themed photoshoot?!)\nAll proceeds support the mission of Young-Williams Animal Center to lead the community to end pet homelessness\, promote animal welfare\, and enhance the human-animal bond.\n\nWe are excited to bring back fun features to this year’s contest\, including the ability to pre-order your calendar and honor a special pet or person by reserving a day just for them. One pet or person can be honored each month and will receive a photo or special note added to the specified day in the 2022 calendar. Month selections are first-come\, first-served so reserve your date today! \nFundraisers like our 2022 Pet Calendar Contest are so important to our mission and helps animals in our care right now. Animals like Vash the Stampede. Vash arrived with a broken paw\, and thanks to the Animal Compassion Fund\, he received surgery to reset the broken bones. This little kitty is a trooper\, and doesn’t mind taking it easy in his foster home. The best news is\, as soon as he’s healed\, he already has an adopter waiting to take him to his forever home! Your entries and votes help provide for Vash the Stampede and hundreds of pets just like him. \n\nSPONSORED BY
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/14692/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210612T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210525T053434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T053434Z
UID:14796-1623502800-1623506400@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kitten Yoga with Mary June
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of Yoga with Mary June  from Breezeway Yoga Studio and our most adorable residents: Our Kittens! To keep our participants\, instructors and volunteers safe we are taking additional health purr-cautions and masks are encouraged and you’re welcome to bring your own mat or use one of the studios.  Our Event space will be sanitized between sessions and we are limiting the class size to 20 participants to ensure enough space in the studio to socially distance. \nTickets are $25 and 100% of proceeds benefit the pets at Young-Williams Animal Center. Learn more about how your registration fee helps our kittens at www.young-williams.org/kittens \n\n \nMeet Mary June Thompson\, RYT 500\n \nMary June is a dedicated long-time practitioner who believes in the ability of yoga to align body\, mind\, and spirit; relieve stress; and improve overall health and quality of life at any age. She loves teaching yoga to help others receive these benefits. Mary June has completed both 200-hour and 300-hour Advanced yoga trainings\, as well as additional certifications in multiple yoga disciplines. Off the mat\, she is also a chef\, herbalist\, avid gardener\, and holistic health expert who enjoys spending time with her husband and fur babies and soaking up the sun on a beach whenever possible. \nMary June currently leads Mindful Noon Flow classes at Breezeway:\nMindful Noon Flow – Noon on Monday and Wednesday — This class uses the linkage of movement with breath to create a mindful full body yoga experience. Each class centers on a specific theme to help practitioners find that mind-body connection and cultivate focus during the practice. Examples of themes explored in class include more mentally challenging practices\, such as balance; to more physical practices such as working with poses for maintaining a healthy back or building upper body strength; to energetics\, such as working with chakras. There is lots of variety in this class and something for everyone as we focus on cultivating and maintaining the health of our minds\, bodies\, and spirits. Some yoga experience is helpful but not required. Learn more here. 
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kitten-yoga-with-mary-june/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Charity Event,Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210612T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210612T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210525T053434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T053434Z
UID:15711-1623502800-1623506400@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kitten Yoga with Mary June
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an hour of Yoga with Mary June  from Breezeway Yoga Studio and our most adorable residents: Our Kittens! To keep our participants\, instructors and volunteers safe we are taking additional health purr-cautions and masks are encouraged and you’re welcome to bring your own mat or use one of the studios.  Our Event space will be sanitized between sessions and we are limiting the class size to 20 participants to ensure enough space in the studio to socially distance. \nTickets are $25 and 100% of proceeds benefit the pets at Young-Williams Animal Center. Learn more about how your registration fee helps our kittens at www.young-williams.org/kittens \n\n \nMeet Mary June Thompson\, RYT 500\n \nMary June is a dedicated long-time practitioner who believes in the ability of yoga to align body\, mind\, and spirit; relieve stress; and improve overall health and quality of life at any age. She loves teaching yoga to help others receive these benefits. Mary June has completed both 200-hour and 300-hour Advanced yoga trainings\, as well as additional certifications in multiple yoga disciplines. Off the mat\, she is also a chef\, herbalist\, avid gardener\, and holistic health expert who enjoys spending time with her husband and fur babies and soaking up the sun on a beach whenever possible. \nMary June currently leads Mindful Noon Flow classes at Breezeway:\nMindful Noon Flow – Noon on Monday and Wednesday — This class uses the linkage of movement with breath to create a mindful full body yoga experience. Each class centers on a specific theme to help practitioners find that mind-body connection and cultivate focus during the practice. Examples of themes explored in class include more mentally challenging practices\, such as balance; to more physical practices such as working with poses for maintaining a healthy back or building upper body strength; to energetics\, such as working with chakras. There is lots of variety in this class and something for everyone as we focus on cultivating and maintaining the health of our minds\, bodies\, and spirits. Some yoga experience is helpful but not required. Learn more here. 
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kitten-yoga-with-mary-june-2/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Charity Event,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210626T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210527T010940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T010940Z
UID:14766-1624701600-1624719600@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:14th Annual Mardi Growl
DESCRIPTION:Get your Krewe together now\, Mardi Growl is June 26!\n \nYoung-Williams Animal Center invites you to join us at our 14th Annual Mardi Growl presented by Merchants of Beer on June 26th on the performance lawn at World’s Fair Park. While we continue to monitor the pandemic guidelines\, we’re excited to celebrate one of our favorite traditions with you this summer. \nThis year\, we’re mixing things up! Instead of our regular pet parade\, we’re hosting the first ever pet show to raise awareness for the life-saving efforts of Young-Williams Animal Center and support for Knoxville’s pet-friendly communities! \nOur pet show will have all the fun of our parade while keeping participants and festival goers safe. Registration is $15 per pet and we’ll have seven fun categories to compete in. During the festival\, guests can visit with more than 80 vendors\, enjoy a bite from local food trucks\, grab a drink\, enjoy live music and more. \nOur vision is to find a home for every pet\, and whether you’re a sponsor\, vendor\, or participant of Mardi Growl\,  you will help continue much-needed services for nearly 10\,000 animals. \nVoted the 2017 “Best Non-Profit Fundraiser” by the readers of Knox News\, Mardi Growl is Young-Williams Animal Center’s largest fundraiser of the year. \nRegister and learn more about this year’s event at MardiGrowl.org! \nInterested in being a sponsor or vendor? Email Grace at gbennett@young-williams.org for more info and opportunities to support Mardi Growl. \nLaissez Les Bons Temps Rouler
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/14th-annual-mardi-growl-2/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Charity Event,Fundraiser,Mardi Growl
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210626T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210527T010940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T010940Z
UID:14802-1624701600-1624719600@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:14th Annual Mardi Growl
DESCRIPTION:Get your Krewe together now\, Mardi Growl is June 26!\n \nYoung-Williams Animal Center invites you to join us at our 14th Annual Mardi Growl presented by Merchants of Beer on June 26th on the performance lawn at World’s Fair Park. While we continue to monitor the pandemic guidelines\, we’re excited to celebrate one of our favorite traditions with you this summer. \nThis year\, we’re mixing things up! Instead of our regular pet parade\, we’re hosting the first ever pet show to raise awareness for the life-saving efforts of Young-Williams Animal Center and support for Knoxville’s pet-friendly communities! \nOur pet show will have all the fun of our parade while keeping participants and festival goers safe. Registration is $15 per pet and we’ll have seven fun categories to compete in. During the festival\, guests can visit with more than 80 vendors\, enjoy a bite from local food trucks\, grab a drink\, enjoy live music and more. \nOur vision is to find a home for every pet\, and whether you’re a sponsor\, vendor\, or participant of Mardi Growl\,  you will help continue much-needed services for nearly 10\,000 animals. \nVoted the 2017 “Best Non-Profit Fundraiser” by the readers of Knox News\, Mardi Growl is Young-Williams Animal Center’s largest fundraiser of the year. \nRegister and learn more about this year’s event at MardiGrowl.org! \nInterested in being a sponsor or vendor? Email Grace at gbennett@young-williams.org for more info and opportunities to support Mardi Growl. \nLaissez Les Bons Temps Rouler
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/14th-annual-mardi-growl/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Charity Event,Fundraiser,Mardi Growl
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210710T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210710T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210630T195014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T195014Z
UID:14828-1625913000-1625916600@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Kitten Yoga with Down Dog Knox
DESCRIPTION:Get your summer flow going during our next Kitten Yoga class with Jennifer from Down Dog Knox on July 10 at our Division Street Location. This 60-minute workout is sure to get you loosened up and walking away with the kind of warm fuzzy feeling you don’t mind in the summer. Plus\, your $25 donation to register helps provide much needed supplies as our kitten intake remains high during kitten season. \nTo keep our participants\, instructors and volunteers safe we are taking additional health purr-cautions. If possible\, please bring your own yoga mat. Masks are encouraged but not required if you are fully vaccinated per CDC guidelines and class size is limited to 15 participants. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/kitten-yoga-with-down-dog-knox/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210808T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210808T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210726T183347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210726T183347Z
UID:14941-1628427600-1628431200@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Final Kitten Yoga at Blue Ridge Yoga Studio!
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss your final chance to get your summer flow going with some of our youngest residents\, our Kittens! Our next\, and final\, Kitten Yoga class of the year is on August 8 at 1:00 PM at Blue Ridge Yoga Studio. This 60-minute workout is sure to get you loosened up and walking away with the kind of warm fuzzy feeling you don’t mind in the summer. Plus\, your $20 donation to register helps provide much needed supplies as our kitten intake remains high during kitten season. \nTo keep our participants\, instructors and volunteers safe we are taking additional health purr-cautions. If you are feeling unwell\, please stay home. Masks are encouraged but not required if you are fully vaccinated per CDC guidelines and class size is limited. \nRegister to attend her\, https://bit.ly/3i4IhGX\, or call 865-288-3562 to reserve your space. \nIf you’d like to make an additional donation\, the following Kitten Care items are needed: \n\n\ncanned wet food \n\n\nlitter \n\n\nmicrowaveable heating discs \n\n\ndigital kitchen scales \n\n\npowdered kitten formula
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/final-kitten-yoga-at-blue-ridge-yoga-studio/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Charity Event,Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211021T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210604T213703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T213703Z
UID:14819-1634841000-1634851800@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Cause for Paws 2021
DESCRIPTION:Dear Friends of Young-Williams Animal Center\, \nWe are so excited to celebrate our 7th Annual Cause for Paws on Thursday\, October 21. This signature event raises awareness and dollars to support Young-Williams’ vision of A Home for Every Pet. \nAs the municipal shelter of the City of Knoxville and Knox County\, we take in more than 8\,000 lost\, unwanted\, abandoned and neglected animals each year and depend on animal lovers like you to provide the best quality of life while these pets are in our care. In 2018\, for the first time in the history of our organization\, we achieved a 90%+ save rate\, earning our designation as a no-kill shelter and saving 8\,311 animals. We have maintained that status ever since\, with a 94.8% save-rate currently. \nWe could not do our important work without your help and hope you’ll join us for this fun evening of fabulous food\, great music and the chance to make an impact in the lives of thousands of pets looking for a second chance and a true “tail” of love. \nLearn more\, become a sponsor and purchase tickets at: www.young-williams.org/c4p
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/cause-for-paws-2021/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Charity Event,Fundraiser
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211021T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211021T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T091226
CREATED:20210604T213703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T213703Z
UID:15730-1634841000-1634851800@www.young-williams.org
SUMMARY:Cause for Paws 2021 - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:  \nUpdate from our CEO Janet Testerman:  \nIt is with great disappointment I inform you that due to the forecast of rain\, wind and thunderstorms\, we must postpone our Cause for Paws event this evening to ensure the safety of our guests\, pets\, staff and vendors. This was a difficult decision\, and we explored all other scenarios before determining not to continue with the event tonight. We will reach out again as soon as we select a new date. Our staff and volunteers have worked extremely hard to prepare for an exciting night of saving lives\, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you in the near future. All table sponsorships and tickets purchased will be honored for the rescheduled date. If you have any questions or concerns\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. \n  \nDear Friends of Young-Williams Animal Center\, \nWe are so excited to celebrate our 7th Annual Cause for Paws on Thursday\, October 21. This signature event raises awareness and dollars to support Young-Williams’ vision of A Home for Every Pet. \nAs the municipal shelter of the City of Knoxville and Knox County\, we take in more than 8\,000 lost\, unwanted\, abandoned and neglected animals each year and depend on animal lovers like you to provide the best quality of life while these pets are in our care. In 2018\, for the first time in the history of our organization\, we achieved a 90%+ save rate\, earning our designation as a no-kill shelter and saving 8\,311 animals. We have maintained that status ever since\, with a 94.8% save-rate currently. \nWe could not do our important work without your help and hope you’ll join us for this fun evening of fabulous food\, great music and the chance to make an impact in the lives of thousands of pets looking for a second chance and a true “tail” of love. \nLearn more\, become a sponsor and purchase tickets at: www.young-williams.org/c4p \nThank you to our generous event sponsors for their support: \nWhitfield and Brittany Bailey\nCreative Mortgage Solutions\nAllison and Fred Smith\nBill Pittman and Tina Roland
URL:https://www.young-williams.org/event/cause-for-paws-2021-2/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Charity Event,Fundraiser
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