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Move over, Cupid! In today’s high-tech society as mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives, mobile devices are doing more to boost romance around Valentine’s Day than even Cupid himself ever could!

Tom Catani has been named vice president of the national business channel for U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM). Catani previously served as vice president of the Chicago-based company’s East Region, which is headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform Dancing & Romancing for the Clayton Valentine’s Pops Concert, part of the Knoxville News Sentinel Pops Series. The concert features romantic, recognizable Broadway tunes and will take place on Saturday, February 8 at 8:00 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium. Tickets range from $35 – $89.

Young-Williams Animal Center is offering low-cost spay and neuter solutions at $65 per dog and $45 per cat for all community pet owners in order to continue its mission to decrease pet overpopulation in the region.

D.J. Jenkinson was recently named by Premier Surgical Associates as office manager of the group’s Parkwest location.

Stephen Wills recently joined Foothills Weight Loss Specialists in Maryville as office manager.

The South College Professional Brewing Science certificate program will sponsor the third annual Tennessee Winter Beer Fest at the Laurel Valley Country Club in Townsend. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the New Hope Blount County Children’s Advocacy Center.

Young-Williams Animal Center is reducing adoption fees this weekend, Jan. 24-26, in honor of the national “Change a Pet’s Life Day.”

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has announced the hiring of Sean Gilbert, who will start on February 17 as the senior vice president of housing.

The Knoxville Area Urban League is hosting an all-day Homeownership Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.