If you’re a fan of football or of just having a good time, The Scarecrow Foundation’s  theme of “Entertainment With Purpose” continues with the upcoming Football Countdown. 
 
Beginning May 24th, The Scarecrow Foundation tours local restaurants and bars with three purposes:
 
1.)    Help The Second Harvest Food For Kids Program become the #1 BackPack Program in America 
2.)    Raise awareness of hunger in America
3.)    Have a great time!
 
If you’d like to enjoy food and drink specials and win great prizes while helping end hunger in America,  come to the participating locations Thursday’s  May 24th – August 23rd.
 
Grand Prizes include a weekend getaway in Atlanta and 2 tickets to NC State vs. Tennessee. Weekly winners receive great prizes as well and are entered in the Grand Prize giveaways.
 
Sponsored by Sports Animal, Metro Pulse,  Pacifico, Simply Naked, Svedka, Panera Bread, Sea Ray of Knoxville, ALSCO, BOHFOH News, doubleyourdiscount.com and OrangeApple Branding.
 

 
Congratulations to our Superfecta Winners!
 
1ST Place - Cammie's Cate
2nd Place - Rip Creekmore
3rd Place - Terry Fair
4th Place - Andy Wofenberger
 
Honorable mention:
 
Brooke Buckner
 
Thue Ho
 
Stephanie Seay
 
Caitlin Zimmerman
 
Aulelia Gelnett
 
Bethany McCarthy
 
 
Winners received:
 
4 passes for a 2 hour guided tour at the original WAHOO Ziplines
 
2 front row seats for Vince Gill concert May 9th, at the Tennessee Theatre
 
4 Touchdown Suite Arena Football tickets for Knoxville Nighthawks vs. Columbus Lions on May 12th
 
OR
 
8 days-7nights of 1st class accommodations from www.doubleyourdiscount.com in Lexington, KY to enjoy Keeneland!

Celebrate the past, present, and future of the Tennessee Theatre as the legendary John Oates, the soul-stirring SteelDrivers, and mandolin virtuoso and songbird Sierra Hull grace the stage for Americana Night. Dr. Bill Snyder will be kicking the evening off with a performance on the Mighty Wurlitzer. This event will benefit the Historic Tennessee Theatre and is the signature event for Downtown Derby week. Americana Night is presented by The Scarecrow Foundation and produced by BLANK Newspaper and Attack Monkey Productions.
  
 
When: May 3, 7:30pm  
 
Tickets: Get your tickets online at tennesseetheatre.com  

Join us for Downtown Derby Week May 2nd - 5th, 2012.  Click Here For a Printable Schedule and To Learn More!

 
Prior to their performance March 15 at Knoxville's Civic Coliseum,  the American progressive metal band Trans-Siberian Orchestra made a generous donation to The Scarecrow Foundation.
 
Since Trans-Siberian Orchestra began touring, the band has donated over $10 million to a combination of local and national charities. At every tour stop, the group donates one dollar or more from each ticket sold to a local charity in the city they are performing in.
 
We would like to formally thank the Trans-Siberian Orchestra for their actions in helping us End Hunger In America!

 
 
It's Time For Scarecrow Madness!
 
Participate to win a trip to Las Vegas, Hilton Head or win VIP concert tickets with The Scarecrow Foundation's March Madness, sponsored by Bud Light, Orange Apple Branding and Double Your Discounts!
 
Fill out your free game bracket at one of four locations: Rooster's, Latitude 35, Ray's ESG and Lincoln's Sport Grille to participate and benefit four deserving hunger agencies!
 
The Scarecrow Foundation:  Entertainment With Purpose!

 
Scarecrow Bowl 2 - Week 17
 
Wow...what a contest it was in week 16. Defending Champ Bob Baskerville with Scripps
Networks had rattled off 32 consecutive weeks of winning and was one point from entering
his 2nd Scarecrow Bowl. A costly fumble by his tight end is the narrow margin of defeat.
Thanks for playing Bob and you have been a most worthy defending champion. Mike Murray
of the Knoxville Ice Bears had a great season too reaching the Fab 5, but in his words he wants
to stick with hockey. Thanks Mike for leading our hockey franchise and thanks for your ongoing
support of The Scarecrow. And the other talented sports personality with Scarecrow Ambassador
Josh Ward finished in the same semi-final round as did Josh last year. Yes, Will West with The
Sports Animal came close to also reaching the fantasy final, but the week 16 scores were high
and there is only room for two. The Sports Animal has been a constant support of our mission
to help End Hunger so we thank you again for all you and Josh do to help us.
 
All of the chips now move to the center of the table. It is now time for Scarecrow Bowl 2.
 
So which two participants lasted out the other 48 plank walkers?
 
Orange Apple Branding - Susie Norris
Farragut Press - Ken Lay
 
Girl Power is Susie's cheer competing all year with the big boys. She may be the most excited
yet she goes up against the sports beat writer Ken Lay. He came close a few week's
back to exiting, but it's all about survival. Great job you two for making it 16 straight weeks.
And now it's all about who is going to win the Grand Prize with bragging rights of course.
 
Who are you cheering for to win Scarecrow Bowl 2?
 
Remember, a survivor can't pick a previously selected QB, RB, WR, or TE so it gets tougher
each week to determine the 4-player roster. This has been a very competitive group and all
strategized to reach Scarecrow Bowl 2 which features a private Super Bowl Party at Latitude 35
with a $1,000 food and bar tab along with a suite at Crowne Plaza with breakfast for two after an
exciting Super Bowl celebration. It's winner take all time!
 
We wish both Susie and Ken all the best and thank all 50 participants for playing.
 
Why should anyone in America be hungry?
 
The Scarecrow Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization is helping to End Hunger in America.
We don't duplicate services; moreover, we do not deliver food or build pantries. We already
have dozens of outstanding of organizations and thousands of volunteers supporting our
community. The Scarecrow simply builds awareness and helps raise funds thus motivating
us to donate time and money to help those in need.
 
If you wish to join our efforts, please email or call us, so you too can help End Hunger.
 
Jimmy Buckner
Executive Director, Scarecrow Foundation
jimmy@scarecrowfoundation.org
(865) 250-3313
www.scarecrowfoundation.org
"Entertainment with Purpose"

 
 
Need a break from the holiday stress?  Want to laugh yourself silly?  Join The Scarecrow Foundation, WUTK 90.3 and Emcee Erin Donovan for a night of hilarity! Thursday, December 1st at the Bijou Theatre,  all-star comics will rock the stage and tickle your funny bone. 
 
Spanky Brown:  Spanky is a 12 year veteran of the comedy stage. He tours nationally on a consistent basis. He is one of the most requested return comedians in comedy clubs around the United States. The small screen loves Spanky. He is seen regularly on B.E.T’s Comic View and Comedy Central. Spanky has been featured on The Speed Network ,  he is the former host of “Barbershop Critics ” on The Black Family Channel.
 
Valarie Storm:  This Florida girl got her first laugh on stage at 5 years old in the Little Miss Fort Myers Beauty Pageant, after an interviewer asked if she liked going to school.  She answered, "Hell no, I'd rather stay home and watch cartoons."  When the audience exploded, she had found her calling.  After completely crushing her mother's hopes for a future Miss America in one single moment, she went on to become a full time stand-up comic in 1997.  She has performed in some of the best comedy clubs around the world and made her film debut in 2009's Pose Down.
 
Jarrod Harris: Atlanta native Jarrod Harris has been seen on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham. Finalist in the 34th annual San Francisco Comedy Competition and was named Campus Activities Magazine (Hot comics to watch for 2010) and is seen on TBS' Lopez Tonight.
 
Big John Richardson:  With the slogan “Clean Comedy for Dirty Minds” Big John has appeared on the FOX Network, WB television and will be seen soon on the Sprint Comedy Network.  Big John recently made his debut on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom radio show Best described as “ Cosbyesque”, Big John does not believe that comedy needs to be bleeped.  His huge stage presence and unique ability to befriend audiences are making him a favorite wherever he performs.
 
Tickets are on sale NOW for the tour finale: click here now to get the best seats...   $10 Students $20 Adults $75 VIP (includes VIP Reception)
 
All prceeds benefit The Scarecrow Foundation and WUTK The ROCK.
 
 

 
 
 
Join us Tuesday, November 22  night at The Crown & Goose for the last stop before the big finale of the Comedy, Football & Hockey Tour. Meet comedians, football and hockey players, coaches and fans while enjoying food and drink specials to benefit The Scarecrow Foundation. 
 
Remember, tickets are on sale NOW for the tour finale: Spanky Brown & Friends! This hysterical wrap up takes place Thursday, Dec. 1st at Bijou Theatre...click here now to get the best seats...
 
$10 Students $20 Adults $75 VIP (includes VIP Reception)
 
The Knoxville Journal is a committed media partner to helping us End Hunger.  Be sure to read our weekly column featuring Scarecrow Fantasy Football.  Check out : http://www.theknoxvillejournal.com/ for more information.
 
The Scarecrow Foundation leads the way with "Entertainment with Purpose", a mission and fun theme that targets those who would like to make a big difference in their community and around America.

 
Come one, come all, Wednesday night to Buffalo Wild Wings on Cumberland Avenue for the next stop on the Comedy, Football & Hockey Tour. Meet comedians, football and hockey players, coaches and fans while enjoying food and drink specials to benefit The Scarecrow Foundation. 
 
Remember, tickets are on sale NOW for the tour finale: Spanky Brown & Friends! This hysterical wrap up takes place Thursday, Dec. 1st at Bijou Theatre...click here now to get the best seats...
 
$10 Students $20 Adults $75 VIP (includes VIP Reception)
 
The Knoxville Journal is a committed media partner to helping us End Hunger.  Be sure to read our weekly column featuring Scarecrow Fantasy Football.  Check out : http://www.theknoxvillejournal.com/ for more information.
 
The Scarecrow Foundation leads the way with "Entertainment with Purpose", a mission and fun theme that targets those who would like to make a big difference in their community and around America.