Calendar of Events in the region

NIGHTLIFE

ACOUSTIC COFFEEHOUSE: Johnson City, 415 W. Walnut St. Aug. 5, 6 p.m., The Mudbugs, Joey T and Major Canty; Aug. 6, 8 p.m., Wise Old River and Valley Young. (423) 434-9872.

THE BUSPIT: Kingsport, 240 E. Main St. Aug. 5, 8 p.m., 10K Unplugged – the Russ and Terry Show; Aug. 7, 8 p.m., Eddie Cox’s Motown Party, $5. www.thebuspit.com or (423) 578-2336.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. Aug. 6, 9 p.m., The Whigs; Aug. 7, 10:30 p.m., And She Did. www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. Aug. 6, 9 p.m., Malcolm Holcombe, $12; Aug. 7, 9 p.m., Sandy Ray and the Cold Shoulders with Bootleg Turn, $10. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.

FAST LANE: Bristol, 3122 Lee Hwy. Aug. 6, DJ Marquez. (276) 591-1712.

THE HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. Aug. 9, 7 p.m., Living Sacrifice, IROM, Advent, Fingers Crossed and Stand Your Ground; Aug. 11, 9 p.m., The Legendary Shack Shakers, Cutthroat Shamrock and Bootleg Turn. (423) 926-3896.

MACHIAVELLI’S: Bristol, 8 5th St. Aug. 6, 7 p.m., Spank. (423) 573-9955.

OLD MILL: Lebanon, 44 Mill Dr. Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., Balsam Ridge; Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m., Cody McCarver (formerly of Confederate Railroad). (276) 889-4310.

O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. Aug. 5, 10 p.m., Picture Me Free; Aug. 13, 10 p.m., Justin Conn & The Short Bus Mafia. www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.

STATE LINE BAR & GRILLE: Bristol, 423 State St. August 5, 9 p.m., Crazy Karaoke with Michael. (423) 652-0792.

CIVIC CENTERS

KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND COLISEUM: Knoxville. Sept. 30, 7 p.m., Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax, $12-$54. (865) 215-8999

NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m., Jay & The Americans, $10-$27.50; Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m., Rest in Peace (theater), $10-$20. (423) 638-1679.

ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Roanoke. Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m., Adam Lambert, $39.75. (540) 853-5483.

TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA: Charlotte. Aug. 8, 7 p.m., Justin Bieber, $31.50-$51.50; Sept. 18, 8 p.m., Lady Gaga, $51.50-$402. (704) 688-9000.

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE: Charlotte. Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m., KISS, $26.50-$131. (704) 549-5555.

CONCERTS

PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall, Aug. 5, Ronnie Williams and Lori Carter. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.

BORDER BASH: Bristol, State St., Aug. 6, children’s activities, crafters and concessions, 6 p.m.; Matrimony and Huge in Japan, 7 and 8:30 p.m. www.believeinbristol.org.

MOVIES/MUSIC IN THE SQUARE: Glade Spring Town Square, Aug. 6, movie, Beetlejuice, 9 p.m.; Aug. 13, Open Jam, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; musicinthesquare@hotmail.com.

ELVIS TRIBUTE: Belfast, Va., Hwy. 19 South, Super Stop Inc., Aug, 7, Elvis Tribute featuring Robert E. Lee Keeler with opening band, Sundance, 7 p.m. No alcohol allowed. Free admission. (276) 880-1119.

BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER: Galax, outdoor amphitheatre, Aug. 8, Tony Rice Unit/Rich In Tradition, 7 p.m. $20/children under 12 free. (276) 236-5309, Ext. 112 or www.blueridgemusiccenter.org.

LUNCH ON THE LAWN: Big Stone Gap, Southwest Virginia Museum, Aug. 6, Mountain Music Makers, 12-1 p.m. Bring lunch or purchase lunch, $5. Orders must be received by 9:30 a.m. day of the program. (276) 523-1322.

MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: Jonesborough, Courthouse Square, Aug. 6, Jeni and Billy, 7 p.m. (423) 753-1010 or www.musiconthesquare.com.

CONCERT: Bristol, Tenn., Steele Creek Park, Aug. 5, Nashville recording artist, Jerrod Niemann, free concert, 7 p.m.

FESTIVAL

TAZEWELL COUNTY FAIR: Tazewell, 515 Fairground Road, Aug. 17-21 with pre shows Aug. 12-16. Entertainment, carnival exhibits, racing, water park, horse shows and more. (276) 988-7300.

FILM

SCREENING: Abingdon, Va., Abingdon Cinemall, Aug. 16-19, 7 p.m. “Brothers,” a short film by Abingdon-based writer and director Jerry Sword $5.

THEATER

WOHLFAHRT HAUS DINNER THEATRE: Wytheville, Va., 170 Malin Drive, through Sept. 5, The Rat Pack & Co. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, dinner 6 p.m./show, 8 p.m.; Sundays, dinner 1 p.m./show, 3 p.m., (888) 950-3382 or www.wohlfahrthaus.com.

ENCORE THEATRICAL COMPANY: Morristown, 500 S. Davy Crockett Parkway, Walters State Community College Campus, William H. Inman Humanities Theatre, Aug. 6-7, Chicago, 8 p.m. and Aug. 7-8, 2 p.m. (423) 318-8331 or www.etcplays.org.

JOHNSON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE: July 30-Aug. 15, Belles on Their Toes, Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees Aug. 8, 15, 2 p.m. $10 students, seniors (55 and up)/$12 adults. (423) 926-2542 or www.jct.us.

BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, through Aug. 15, Annie; through Aug. 7, The Blue-Sky Boys; Barter Stage II, through Aug. 7, Revolutions; through Aug. 29, Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays With Morrie; Aug. 20-Sept. 12, Shake, Rattle, & Roll, A Rockin’ Tribute to the King, (276) 628-3991 or www.bartertheatre.com.

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Bristol, Tenn., 518 State St., Aug. 7, J4 in concert, 7 p.m., adults, $12/kids $7, VIP seating $20; Aug. 13, Ivan Parker, 7 p.m. $15; Aug. 15, BCMA brings back Mountain Stage Radio Show, (423) 274-8920 or www.theparamountcenter.com.

LINCOLN THEATRE: Marion, Aug. 7, taping of the concert series, Song of the Mountains with Patsy and Donna Stoneman, Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice, The Ledbetters, Redhead Express and the Carolina Travelers, 7 p.m. $20. (276) 783-6093 or www.songofthemountains.org.

BLUE MOON DINNER THEATRE: Johnson City, 215 E. Main St., through Sept. 2, Steel Magnolias, $39.99 each (plus tax) dinner and performance. (423) 232-1350 or www.BlueMoonDinnerTheatre.com.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: Jonesborough, 125 1/2 West Main St., Aug. 5-15, Seascape, Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m. $12 general admission/$10 students and seniors. (423) 753-1010 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

OUTDOOR DRAM

TRAIL OF THE LONESOME PINE OUTDOOR DRAMA: Performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday through August. Ticket info, (276) 523-1235.

HORN IN THE WEST: Boone, N.C. Tuesday-Sunday through Aug. 14, nation’s oldest revolutionary war outdoor drama, 8 p.m. (828) 264-2120 or www.horninthewest.com.

STORYTELLING

STORYTELLING LIVE: Jonesborough, Tenn., International Storytelling Center, through Aug. 7, concert featuring Izzi Tooinsky, 10:30 a.m., $5; Aug. 10-14, Bobby Norfolk, 2 p.m., $10 adults/$9 seniors, students and children under 18; Aug. 12, In the Shadow of Lincoln, a special performance featuring Bobby Norfolk, 7:30 p.m. $12. Reservations recommended. (800) 952-8392 Ext. 222 or www.storytellingcenter.net.

MUSIC/DANCE

ALLISON GAP JAMBOREE: Saltville, Allison Gap Old School House, Friday nights, 6-10 p.m., bluegrass, gospel, mountain and country music. (276) 496-7490.

BLUEGRASS JAM AT THE KOA: Wytheville, Va., 231 KOA Road, Exit 77, (276) 228-2601.

BRISTOL VA.-TN. COUNTRY SHOW PALACE: 14364 Lee Highway (Campbell Building) every Thursday and Saturday, country music and dance, 7 p.m. $5. (276) 669-5978.

BUFFALO RURITAN CLUB: Bluff City, corner of Beaver Creek Road, Aug. 7, Country Tradition, 7:30-10:30 p.m. (423) 306-5770.

CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, Aug. 6-7, 36th Annual Carter Fold Memorial Festival. Tickets: $10 adults Friday; $20 adults Saturday or both days, $25/6-11 years $2; under age 6 free.Gates open 3 p.m Friday and noon Saturday. Music 6 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. (276) 645-0035, www.carterfamilyfold.org.

CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County, Aug. 6, Country Tradition, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (276) 686-6415.

COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Alt. Rt. 58, Aug. 7, Bluegrass Circle, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $5 adults/$1 children, 2 through 11, (276) 679-3541; Jam session each Tuesday 7 p.m.; Clogging classes each Wednesday, 6 p.m. for six-week session, $20; Country Line Dance each Monday, 6 p.m. $20 per person for six-week session; (276) 679-5559.

DAMASCUS GENERAL STORE: Damascus, 1004 S. Shady Ave., Aug. 7, Dry Fork, 7 p.m. $6, (276) 475-5259 or www.DamascusGeneralStore.com.

EASTMAN SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE CLUB: Kingsport, Eastman Lodge, Bays Mountain. Evening dances second, fourth Saturdays. (423) 229-3771.

ELKS CLUB: Elizabethton, 1000 N. Sycamore St., Aug. 13, Ramblin’ Rose. (423) 538-8568.

FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Hansonville, Aug. 7, Basic Grass, House Band, Dixie River Band, 7:30-11 p.m. Adults/$5, children under 12 free. (276) 794-9067.

HILL KARAOKE CLUB: Rose Hill, Va., Karaoke every Wednesday and Saturday, 6 p.m. $2 or donation.

HISTORIC JONESBOROUGH DANCE SOCIETY: Jonesborough Visitors Center, Aug. 7, Contra Dance, $5, 7:30-10 p.m.; class for beginners, 7 p.m. (423) 913-3246.

HOLSTON RIVER COON CLUB: Saltville, Lakeview Dr., Salty Dog Jam every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. (276) 496-7509.

IRON HORSE BOOT SCOOTIN’ BARN: Damascus, 30460 Blossom Road, Hwy. 58, Aug. 6, Earl Humphrey and Music Memories; Aug. 7, Luau Beach Music, covered dish, food served 6:30 p.m. Earl Humphrey and Music Memories, dress in your Hawaiian outfit, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Dance lessons Saturday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (276) 202-7413 or e-mail, hsalewsky@yahoo.com.

LAY’S HARDWARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coeburn, Va., 409 Front St., Aug. 6, South Mountain Boys, 7:30-10:30, $5/$1, 6-12/under 6 free; Thursday jam sessions, 6:30-10:30 p.m. (276) 395-5160, (276) 395-3323 or www.layshardware.com.

MS. GERTA’S: Wytheville, East Lee Highway off Exit 77 on I-81. Tuesdays, bluegrass jam, 6:30 p.m. Donations. (276) 617-1166.

MOUNTAIN EMPIRE SHAG SOCIETY: Johnson City, Holiday Inn Lounge, S. Roan St., Mondays, 7 p.m. Carolina Shag free basic lesson. (423) 878-5877 or (423) 239-5906.

OUTDOORSMEN BUILDING: Kingsport, 4535 Kingsport Hwy., 11-W, Southern Countrymen Band, every Friday, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5/$1. (423) 913-3205.

RASCALS: Kingsport, Aug. 13, Friends of the Kingsport Senior Center present a dance, 7-10 p.m. Band will be Kids Our Age. $5 per person at door. Bring finger food to share.

TACOMA COMMUNITY CENTER: Route 58 between Norton and Coeburn, Aug. 7, J.R. Gibson and Bluegrass Favorites, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children 5-11. (276) 679-1164.

TRISTATE SINGLES: Kingsport, former Lynn View High School, 257 Walker St., Aug. 14, Dance with Music Memories, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Light snacks and drinks provided. Bring a snack to share. (423) 384-1469 or (423) 357-4096.

VISIONS NIGHTCLUB: Johnson City, 1121 N. Roan St., regular Friday night dance, 7-10 p.m. Featured dances will be two-step, cha-cha-Schottische, east coast swing, west coast swing, rumba, hustle and waltz as well as all the line dances. (423) 929-0920.

AUDITIONS

THE LAST FIVE YEARS: Jonesborough, Tenn., 123 Boone St., Jonesborough Visitors Center, Aug. 9-10 auditions 7 p.m. (4230 791-4440 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

MUSICIANS, SINGERS NEEDED: Virginia’s College at Wise Division of Music or UVa-Wise Concert Band and UVa-Wise Chamber Choir; musicians, (276) 328-0235, rdy3y@uvawise.edu; singers, (276) 328-0271, dpv4a@uvawise.cu.

HILLS ARE ALIVE CHORUS: Of Sweet Adelines International, actively seeking new members Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Blountville, Factory Stores of America, 3564 Shadowtown Road, Suite 247, I-81 at Exit 66. (423) 646-2176 or (276) 628-8817.

FIFE AND DRUM CORPS: Elizabethton, 1651 W. Elk Ave., Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, each Saturday, 11 a.m. Experienced fife players and drummers and anyone musically inclined for ages 12 and up needed to revive Betsy Towne Fife & Drum Corps. (423) 543-5808.

EXHIBITS

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM: Big Stone Gap, For Love of Money displays coins and paper notes from around the world; Accepting submissions for the 2010 Appalachian Artists community art exhibit. Forms can be picked up in person at the museum or requested by e-mail swvamuseum@dcr.virginia.gov. Return forms by Aug. 23; deliver art to museum by Aug. 27. Exhibit through Sept. 1-30. www.swvamuseum.org. or (276) 523-1322.

WILDFLOUR BAKERY & RESTAURANT: Abingdon, Art of the Highlands Fine Arts Group will exhibit Endangered Species featuring examples of animal and environmental features currently in need of preservation.

THE CHARLES HARRIS LIBRARY GALLERY: Wise, 124 Library Road SW, through Sept. 25, Shenandoah: Views of Our National Park by Hullihen Williams Moore. (276) 328-1251 or www.charlesharrisgallery.org.

ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, 314 Depot Square, Members Showcase Gallery, through Aug. 28, Highlands Camera Club exhibition, juried art shows and more; through Sept. 25, Works by Debra Casey, Brianna Casey, Karen Foote and Amos Lamie; meet the artists reception, Aug. 15, 2-4 p.m. (276) 628-9091, Abingdonartsdepot@abingdon.com or www.abingdonartsdepot.org.

THE SETTLERS MUSEUM OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA: Smyth County, Va., off I-81, exit 54 (Groseclose), Saturdays July-August, Saturday School Series. Visitors can take a class in the 1894 one-room school house beginning 10 a.m. Topics range from soap making to an edible/medicinal plant walk. $5 per adult/12 and under free. (276) 686-4401 or www.settlersmuseum.com.

HANDS ON MUSEUM: Johnson City, 315 E. Main St., August Art Studio: Best Friend Cards; Inventor Art; Wind Tubes; Super Sleuth Workshop; Touch-A-Truck; Shaka Zulu Stilt Walker; Archaeology, Can You Dig It?; Creatures and Critters Workshop. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. (423) 434-HAND.

606 STATE STREET ART GALLERY: Bristol, art exhibitions including oil, watercolor, pastel, clay, mosaics, stained glass, basket weaving, jewelry, etc. on display by local artists.

WILDERNESS ROAD REGIONAL MUSEUM: Newbern, 5240 Wilderness Road. Classes Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring own sewing machine. (540) 674-4835.

STAR MUSEUM: Abingdon, 170 E. Main St., through Aug. 8, Diva: More Than A Woman, part of ‘Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts’. Wednesday-Friday, 1-6 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and Monday by appointment; closed on Tuesday. Displaying over 120 years of dazzling dames, including Baker, West, both Hepburns, Davis and Crawford, Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Lucy, Bette Midler and Mary J. Blige. $10 and $5. (276) 608-7452; e-mail star@eva.org; or visit Star Museum on Facebook.

1912 GALLERY: Emory, Va., Emory & Henry College. Gallery open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. (276) 944-6866.

MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS: Saltville Hall, Faith of our Fathers. Permanent exhibits in main hall - Geology, The Ice Age, Native Americans, Pioneer Settlement, Early Salt and Gypsum Industry, War-Between-the-States, Industrialization, Company Town Life and Wetlands. The Museum is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1-4 p.m. (276) 496-3633 or www.museum-mid-app.org.

WILLIAM KING MUSEUM: CENTER FOR ART AND CULTURAL HERITAGE: Abingdon, 415 Academy Drive, Panoramic Gallery: Aug. 10, opening reception featuring artist Gairdt Edwards, 6-8 p.m.; exhibit on display through Sept. 5; Aug. 17, Artist lecture with Gabriel Shaffer; through Oct. 3, The Subject of Being: Mixed media works by Megan Van Deusen and Gabriel Shaffer, 7 p.m.; through Aug. 22, Cohabitants. In collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museums program free admission is extended to active military and their families through Labor Day. Shop the Looking Glass Museum Store; Tours at Two; free guided tour of exhibitions, second Sunday, 2 p.m.; Taking applications for Art Camp. Workshops, classes and family activities; Invitation to artists to submit a portfolio of recent work for solo and group exhibitions to be held monthly. For information call Curatorial Department or www.williamkingmuseum.org. Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Closed some holidays. (276) 628-5005 or www.wkrac.org.

NYUMBA YA TAUSI-PEACOCK MUSEUM: Bristol, Va., 412 Clinton Ave. Two permanent exhibits: African artifacts, handmade toys, musical instruments, jewelry, etc.; African American collectibles, black memorabilia, i.e., dolls, quilts, photos, etc. $5 adults/$3 for children under 12. Museum hours: 1-5 p.m. Saturday and weekdays by appointment. W. Banks, (276) 669-4596.

NETHERLAND INN HOUSE MUSEUM AND BOAT YARD COMPLEX: Kingsport, replica of an old-time stagecoach on-site in the barn. (423) 335-5552 or www.netherlandinn.com.

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER: Abingdon, Exit 14 of Interstate 81, Lobby, on permanent display, works by Kyle Buckland. Free admission. (276) 619-4300.

EDITH BOLLING WILSON BIRTHPLACE FOUNDATION AND MUSEUM: Wytheville, Va., through August, All In A Monogram: Needlework from The Collection of Edith Bolling Wilson. Free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families until Labor Day. (276) 223-3484, www.edithbollingwilson.org or twitter.com/thecybercanary.

FESTIVAL/FAIR

2010 COAL CELEBRATION VIRGINIA COAL HERITAGE TRAIL: Castlewood, Russell County Fairgrounds, Aug. 7, music, exhibits, food vendors, beauty pageant, car show, big rig show, motorcycle dice run, etc., 1-7 p.m. (276) 889-8041 or lindatate@bvunet.net.

HOMEGROWN TOMATO FEST: Kingsport, Center Street and Clinchfield Street, Kingsport Farmers, Market, Aug. 14, Celebration features tomato contests, free tomato tastings (including heirloom varieties), free tomato refreshments, tomato-growing advice, activities for kids, etc. Free admission, 9 a.m. to noon. (423) 348-6572 or e-mail jnjmoore@embarqmail.com.

ETC.

CAR CRUISE-IN: Bristol, Tri-Summit Bank parking lot on corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and State St., Antique Automobile Club of American Appalachian Region will celebrate Bristol Cruise-In every Friday evening, weather permitting, 6-9 p.m. with vintage cars. Trophies and prizes will be awarded (423) 989-3324.

CRUISE-IN: Bristol Tenn., Volunteer Parkway, Auto Zone, Early Ford V-8 Club. All model vehicles, every Friday, 6-9 p.m. through October. Phil Vinson, (423) 764-0894.

CRUSIN CLASSICS CAR CLUB: Abingdon, Exit 17 off I-81, ABC/Magic Mart parking lot, cruise-in every Saturday, 6-9 p.m. (276) 623-1768 or crusinclassicsabingdon@yahoo.com

COOPER’S GEM MINE: Blountville, 1136 Big Hollow Road, pan authentic mine ore for gem stones, take a ride in the barnyard train “Ole Blue”. Groups welcome. Reservations required. (423) 323-5680.

THE GALLERY @ BARR PHOTOGRAPHICS: Abingdon, 152 E. Main St. Call for artists for the 2010 exhibition schedule. Contact Dean at thegallery.barrphotographics@embarqmail.com or (276) 628-1486.

WHITE’S MILL & MERCANTILE: Abingdon, Va., White’s Mill Road, Wednesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Currently accepting submissions for cookbook. Mail recipe to: White’s Mill Mercantile, 13101 Lindell Road, Meadowview, Va., 24361. Free tour of a 1790’s grist mill. Shop the mercantile for handmade items and primitive decor, local books and CD’s, quilts, canned goods, local handmade furniture and more.

CAR SHOW: Abingdon, Exit 17 off I-81, ABC/Magic Mart parking lot, Crusin Classics Car Club, Aug 7, 2nd annual car show, 2-6 p.m. Registration $10-$15, 4 p.m. Aug. 7. Door prizes, raffles, gift bags, concessions available. (276) 623-1768 or crusinclassicsabingdon@yahoo.com.

INVITATION TO LOCAL ARTISANS: Clintwood, Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center invites artisans to submit their work for sales consideration in the museum gift shop. Committee will evaluate submissions, provide response within two weeks based on available space and specific needs of the shop; Aaron Davis or Pam Morris, (276) 926-8550.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Art Place of Chilhowie offering space for studios, gallery shop, classroom for artists, craft people in Smyth County, neighboring communities. (276) 496-3734.

COMMUNITY

25TH ANNUAL A DAY IN THE PARK: Bristol, Va., Breedlove Charles Park, Aug. 7, noon to 8 p.m. Free school supplies, free food, music, games, prizes, tournaments, face painting and free haircuts. Donate back to school items and any monetary gifts payable to Bristol Va. Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 16523, Attn: Pat Malone, Bristol, Va,. 24209 or to a Day In The Park, 504 Piedmont Ave., Bristol, Va., 24201. For info (276) 466-8558 or www.dayintheparkbristol.com.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION BENEFIT: Jonesborough, Boone Street Square, Aug. 7, garage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations accepted Aug 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Home Instead Senior Care Office, 132 Boone St., Suite 2. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

SINGLEVISION: Kingsport, Eastman Road, PetSmart parking area, near Greenbelt sign, Aug. 9, walk for exercise, 6:30 p.m.; McAllister’s Deli, 7:30-7:45 p.m. for dinner. Reservations (423) 224-1502 by noon Aug. 9. In case of rain, dinner only at McAllister’s Deli, 6:30 p.m.

SINGLEVISION; Kingsport, East Stone Drive, Putt-Putt Course, Aug. 12, game of Putt-Putt, 6:30 p.m. Stay for a hand or two of the card game, Hand and Foot.

BABY TO FAMILY EXPO-HEALTHY BEGINNINGS: YWCA, Aug. 14, in conjunction with World Breastfeeding week. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To exhibit services and products and to participate with a table, goody bag item, or silent auction item, contact Melinda Wilcox or Tammy Henkel, (423) 968-9444.

GOSPEL SINGING: Meadowview, Va., Fire Hall, Aug. 21, music with Larry Barrett, the Joyful Noise Trio, the Sonshine Gospel Singers and Joel & the Empires, 5:30 p.m. Admission is by donation to the Meadowview Volunteer Fire Department. Food and drinks will be available from Lifeline Ministries.

VENDORS/ENTERTAINERS: Mendota, Va., Sept. 11, Heritage Festival needs vendors and entertainers. For information (276) 466-9533 and leave message.

VENDORS SOUGHT: Bristol, Tenn., Edgemont Ave., The Tennessee High School Mighty Viking Band Boosters is seeking vendors for its marching band competition, Music in the Castle, Oct. 2. 50th annual event is chance for band members, directors and participants of any past MITC to reconnect. Vendor registration Sept. 3. Call Jennifer Hicks (423) 341-9403.

SUMMER

MARGARET H. ST. JOHN SWIMMING POOL: Bristol, Va., Virginia High School, Public swimming hours: through Aug. 8, 1-5 p.m.; (276) 821-5889.

PAGEANTS

MISS BACK TO SCHOOL BEAUTY-NATURAL-CASUAL WEAR PAGEANT: Honaker, Va., Honaker Elementary School, Aug 14, for nine age groups, $40. For information, (276) 7880-7004, (276) 525-2143 or e-mail ab.pageants@yahoo.com.

MISS TOWN OF HAYSI BEAUTY PAGEANT: Haysi, Va., Breaks Interstate Park Theatre, Aug. 14, for infant to 70 and up. Registration, 11 a.m., pageant will begin at noon. (276) 494-3170, (276) 466-2295 or e-mail americasheavenlybeauties@yahoo.com.

MISS SOUTHEAST REGION BEAUTY PAGEANT: Kingsport, Renaissance Center, Aug. 21 for ages infant to 70 and up. Registration 9 a.m., pageant will begin 10;30 a.m. (276) 494-3170, (276) 466-2295 or e-mail americasheavelybeauties@yahoo.com.

ONGOING

ABINGDON UNITED CHILDREN CENTER: Abingdon, Hwy. 58 off Exit 19 of I-81. Daycare still has openings for children. Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds go to Abingdon United Pentecostal Church. (276) 628-6379.

SEEKING SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN: Sullivan County Schools are attempting to locate and identify county children with significant delays and special needs. The children must live in the Sullivan County Schools district and be 3 to 21 years old, homeschooled or attending a private school. Screenings will be conducted for Autism, deafness, developmentally delayed, emotially disturbed, functionally delayed, health impaired, hearing impaired, intellectual disability, intellectually gifted, multiple disabilites, physically/orthopedic impaired, learning disability, speech/language impairment, traumatic brain injury and visually impaired, For more information, call Sullivan County Schools Child Find coordinator Debbie Hamilton, (423) 354-1593.

HEAD START PROGRAM: Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency looking for children ages 3-4 including those with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements of federal income guidelines, local Policy Council standards; free to the family, some transportation provided; slots limited, apply now; Melissa Roark, (423) 764-7365.

HEAD START PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: People Incorporated of Virginia accepting applications for 2009/2010 enrollment for ages 3-4; educational, medical, dental services and daily meals without cost; parent involvement and family services for the family; services to children with disabilities are a vital part of the program; transportation provided for all program activities; (276) 889-0999 or (276) 623-9000.

GIRL SCOUT TEA: Abingdon, Camella’s Remember When, 165 E. Main St., to commemorate 97th birthday of Girl Scouts; program on history of Juliette G. Lowe and origin of scouts followed by tea, dessert; $20, ongoing daytime and evening reservations; call Wednesday-Sunday at (276) 676-0089.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, VA.: Abingdon, 306 Depot Square, old N&W Railway Passenger Station. Large collection of documents and images for genealogy research. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (276) 623-8337 or www.hswcv.org.

LIBRARY TALKS: Bristol, Va., Bristol Public Library, 701 Goode St., Saturdays, 2-3 p.m.; Dr. Dempsey Morgan, Bristol Va., resident and fighter pilot in World War II; (276) 645-8780.

COMMEMORATIVE ORNAMENTS: Bristol Kiwanis Club has Bristol landmark ornaments. $10 per ornament. Available at Victor Hardy Jewelers, Jean Burnette Boxwood, Curves, Rhythm and Roots downtown office, Oakley Funeral Home, Akard Funeral Home, Blevins Funeral Home and Buntings. Anna Horne (423) 878-5946, Tommy Curtain Jr., (423) 652-1892, or any Kiwanis Club member.

COUNSELING CLINIC: Johnson City, The Community Counseling Clinic at East Tennessee State University offers free services, covering a wide range of issues, to individuals, couples and families. Evening hours can be arranged in addition to daytime appointments. (423) 439-7679.

ABINGDON SENIOR CENTER: Abingdon, 300 Senior Dr., free senior Tuesday breakfast, first, second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. at senior center; Stained glass and mosaic art lessons; Texas Hold’em poker, Mondays, 1 p.m.; Pot luck birthday social every third Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. followed by bingo at 1 p.m.; Every Thursday music jam at the senior center, 7 p.m. Light dinner $5 per person. (276) 628-5859.

WE CARE DINNERS: Abingdon, St. Thomas Episcopal Parish Hall, 124 E. Main St., usually last Thursday of each month, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; transportation via public transit from Food City parking lot, Senior Citizens Center, Highland Center and Abingdon Cinemall or (276) 676-0700 to schedule a ride; free for with no, low or on fixed income; (276) 628-3606.

PLANT SWAP: Johnson City, meetings at Mize Farm & Garden Supply, 929 West Watauga Ave., on first Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. (July moved to second Saturday). Plants, seeds, cuttings, bulbs you have too many of, for something you don’t have. Call Sarita (423) 434-1800 or Vaughn at boybudgie@charter.net.

STATE STREET FARMERS MARKET: Bristol, Tenn., 810 State St., at the Country Music Mural, Saturdays, 7-11 a.m., Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m. May through September.

BLOUNTVILLE FARMER’S MARKET: Blountville, 3258 Highway 126, Sullivan County Offices parking lot, Thursdays 3 p.m. (423) 279-2723.

ABINGDON FARMERS MARKET: Abingdon, Va., Saturdays, 7 a.m.-noon and Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m.; seniors coupons now matched; market has produce, meat, starter garden plants, art, crafts, baked and canned items; gift certificates available; Tomato Fest, 9 a.m. to noon with kids activities, tomato ice cream, live music, etc.; visit www.abingdonfarmersmarket.net.

GLADE SPRING FARMERS MARKET: Town Square, Saturdays 8 to noon. Accepting senior farmers market nutrition coupons and Snap EBT cards. The market features produce, baked goods, starter garden vegetable and flower plants and more. Visit www.gladespringfarmersmarket.com.

CHILHOWIE FARMER’S MARKET: Warrior Park below the old high school, 4-7 p.m. Thursday’s through Oct. 7. (276) 646-3232.

MARION FARMERS MARKET: Town Square Parking Lot, Saturdays through October, 8 a.m. to noon. Local produce, fruits, meats, flowers, handmade crafts and more.

FREE MEDICAL CLINIC: Abingdon, Va., Wesley Free Medical Clinic, 18370 Lee Hwy. (across from airport), Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; an outreach ministry of Pleasant View United Methodist Church for uninsured in our area; Barbara Farmer, (276) 628-6323.

NUTRITION EDUCATION: Abingdon Senior Center, third Tuesday, 10 a.m.; free; (276) 676-6309.

BINGO: Damascus Volunteer Fire Dept., 919 S. Shady Ave., Saturdays, (276) 475-3811; Saltville Rescue Squad, 126 Battleground Ave., Mondays, (276) 496-4531; Saltville Ruritan Club, beside fire department, Wednesdays, Fridays, 4:30 p.m., (276) 496-3716 or 496-3900; Wytheville, Old Recreation Center, Fourth Street, Wednesdays, sponsored by American Legion Post 9.

PARKS

HUNGRY MOTHER STATE PARK: Marion, Va.; weekly activities for kids and adults including canoeing, kayaking, hikes, music, nature programs and more; (276) 781-7413, 781-7400.

NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK: Duffield, Va.; various activities: Canoe the Clinch, Snorkel the Clinch Stock Creek Passage, Night Hike, Pickin’ in the Park, Lighting of the Tunnel, children’s activities, demonstrations, etc. (276) 940-1643 or www.dcr.virginia.gov.

SYCAMORE SHOALS STATE HISTORIC AREA: Elizabethton; Traditional arts workshops, storytelling, concerts, Sunday jam at Carter Mansion, tours, exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and more; Shape Note Singing meets third Sunday, 3-5 p.m.; autoharp and dulcimer, fourth Sunday, 1-4 p.m., any level, learn basics, 2-4 p.m., open jam; 18th Century Cafe open 7-9 p.m. free to all visitors. (423) 543-5808.

WALKER MOUNTAIN: Wytheville, Va., Various events including herb expert, demonstrations, guided photo shoots, apple butter making, etc. (276) 663-4016.

WILDERNESS ROAD STATE PARK: Ewing, Va.; daily activities include docu-drama, interpretive programs, horseshoe pitching, picnicking, walking, hiking, horseback riding, biking; (276) 445-3065, wildernessroad@dcr.virginia.gov <mailto:wildernessroad@dcr.virginia.gov> .

Calendar is a public service of the Bristol Herald Courier. Submission deadline is Monday at noon for the items scheduled during the upcoming week. Notices may be addressed to Bristol Herald Courier Calendar, P.O. Box 609, Bristol, VA 24203; faxed to (276) 669-3696 or e-mailed to features@bristolnews.com.

New Calendar for Aug. 5, 2010