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2011 Upcoming Events:  

February 12:  Make A Wish Chocolate Festival - Kingsport, TN
Panera Bread is a Silver sponsor for the first annual Chocolate Festival to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee.  There will be samples of chocolate goodies from some of East Tennessee's best restaurants, bakeries & businesses.  Event will be held at the Meadowview Convention Center from 9am-3pm.  For more information please visit www.wishetn.org.

March 29:  Taste of Home Cooking School - Asheville, NC
Taste of Home Magazine is the world's largest producer of locally sponsored cooking schools.  This event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Resort in Asheville from 4pm - 9pm.  Panera Bread will have a booth with samples of some of our popular menu items.  For more information visit  http://www.tasteofhome.com/Cooking-Schools/Find-a-Class/Show-Detail/NC/Asheville/4542.

April 8:  Make-A-Wish Radiothon - Knoxville
Panera Bread and B97.5 radio team up for the annual radiothon to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee.

April 16:  Waltz for Wishes - Knoxville, TN  Downtown Marriott
Panera Bread is a sponsor for this annual event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee.  Waltz for Wishes is to raise money to make wishes come true for kids with life-threatening medical conditions who live in Knoxville and the surrounding area.  For more information visit www.wishetn.org.

April 29:  Relay for Life - Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Panera Bread will be at this special event to hand out bagel samples to participants.  The event will begin at the Lakeview Fort Ogelthorpe High School.  For more information visit http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/.

April 30:  Run for Schools in Knoxville - Knoxville Zoo at 8am
Benefits the students and teachers of all schools (both public & private) in Knox County. 
Panera Bread is a sponsor for this event this year.  Includes a 5K run, 1 mile fun walk & 100 yard dash.  Visit www.runfortheschools.org for more information.

May 7:  Book Signing Event at Panera Bread, Mercedes Place location
Panera Bread is hosting a book signing for author Wayne Zurl at the Mercedes Place location in Knoxville on May 7 from 9 to 11 a.m.   He'll be signing his new book, A New Prospect.   For more information visit www.waynezurlbooks.net.

May 7:  Bill Gregory Healthcare Classic - Dalton at 7am
Supports the Northwest Georgia Healthcare Partenship in Dalton, Ga.  Panera will be giving away bagel samples to registered participants.  Visit  www.nwgahealthpartners.org/  for more information.

May 20:  Relay for Life - Dalton, GA
Panera will be present to hand out food samples to participants at this event.  The event will begin at the North Georgia Fairgrounds.  For more information visit http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/.

July 23:  Fun Fest Kid's Central - Kingsport
Panera will be on site providing product samples to the kids.  Visit  www.visitkingsport.com/funfest/ for more information.

August 20:  Feast with the Beasts - Knoxville Zoo
The Knoxville Zoo will host their annual Feast with the Beasts and Panera will be giving out samples during the event.  Visit  www.knoxville-zoo.org/feast.htm for more information.

September 9 & 10:  USGA Senior Women's Open - Ooltewah
Panera is a proud sponsor of the USGA Senior Women's Open to be played at The Honor's Course in Ooltewah, TN.  Visit www.usga.org for more information.

September 17:  Dragon Boat Race - Johnson City
A daylong event benefiting Niswonger Children's Hospital located on the campus of Johnson City Medical Center.  Panera Bread will be present with some of our delicious menu items.  Visit www2.tricities.com for more information.

September 22:  Taste of Blount County - Maryville
Panera Bread will be present with an assortment of menu items for sampling.  Visit www.blountchamber.com for more information.

September 25:  Race for the Cure Chattanooga
The annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure draws 6000+ walkers and runners to the McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, and Panera Bread will be present to give samples of the pink ribbon bagel to participants.  Visit www.chattanoogaraceforthecure.com for more information.

September 26: Becky Cooke Smith Memorial Golf Tournament - Cleveland
The annual Becky C. Smith Memorial Golf Tournament will be at the Cleveland Country Club in Cleveland, Tenn., to raise money for cancer research and patient support.  Panera Bread and Cooke's Food Stores will be hosting this tournament together for the fifth year. For more information or to register visit www.panera-easttennessee.com.   

October 1:  UTC vs. The Citadel - Chattanooga
Panera Bread will be tailgating before the 6pm football game.  Stop by and enjoy some of your favorite Panera goodies.

October 2:  Sunbelt Triathlon
Panera will be present during the Sunbelt Triathlon in Crandall, GA., to give away bagel samples to the 350+ runners.  The event is to benefit the Southern Adventist University.  Visit http://pe.southern.edu/triathlon for more information.

October 15:  UTC vs. Western Carolina
Panera will be tailgating before the 6pm Homecoming football game.

October 15, 16, 21-24 & 28-31:  Boo at the Zoo - Knoxville Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is a family event featuring music and games, favorite costumed characters throughout the zoo plus lots more.  Visit www.knoxville-zoo.org for more information.

October 22: Race for the Cure Knoxville
The annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure draws 6000+ walkers and runners to the Knoxville area, and Panera Bread will be present to give samples of the pink ribbon bagel to participants.  Visit www.komenknoxville.org for more information. 

October 23: Race for the Cure Tri-Cities
The annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will be attended by 2000+ participants and Panera Bread will be present to give samples of the pink ribbon bagel to participants.  Visit www.komentricities.org/home.aspx for more information.
 
November 5 & 6: Head of the Hooch
The annual Head of the Hooch comes to Chattanooga's downtown waterfront and brings high school and college-age students from across the southeast.  Panera Bread is a sponsor of the event and will also be present, selling breakfast and lunch. Visit www.headofthehooch.org for more information.  

November 12:  Tournament of Wishes - Knoxville
The fourth annual Tournament of Wishes will raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of East Tennessee and will be held at the Cedar Bluff Racquet Club. For more information or to register visit  www.panera-easttennessee.com.