Classes

CLASSES

A LIKELY YARN: Abingdon, 213 Pecan St., Various classes in September. Hours: Monday from noon to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and closed Sundays. For more information, call (276) 628-2143 or www.alikelyyarn.com.

ACRYLIC PAINTING: Chilhowie, The Art Place, Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. for six week period taught by Helen Evans. $60. Contact Evans at (276) 646-8235 or Edna Love at (276) 759-1800 to pre-register.

ACTING CLASSES: Bristol, Theatre Bristol, through Oct. 25. Classes available for students ages 9 to 18, with beginner class meeting Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m.; intermediate class meeting Mondays from 7:45-9:15 p.m. $75 per student. (423) 968-4977 or www.theatrebristol.org.

ADULT CLASSES: Tazewell, Va., Tazewell County Career and Technical Center, Auto Servicing Tech, Basic Computer Applications/Keyboarding, Carpentry, Welding. Register now at the center (276) 988-2529; additional classes offered at county high schools, Graham High, (276) 326-1235; Richlands High, (276) 964-4602; or Tazewell High, 988-6502.

ADULT EDUCATION: Abingdon, Virginia Highlands Community College campus - OTC Building, Room 1101, Mt. Rogers Regional Adult Education offices, Bristol and Galax and counties of Washington, Smyth, Wythe, Bland, Grayson; English as a second language, Washington and Galax, (800) 322-7748, (276) 739-2547.

ADULT WORKSHOPS: Big Stone Gap, Southwest Virginia Museum and Historical State Park, Various workshops; (276) 523-1322 or www.swvamuseum.org.

ALL: Academy for Lifelong Learners, University of Va’s. College at Wise, SWVA Tech Development Center offers professional development courses: Microsoft office classes, customized training and meeting and event space. For full courses offerings, (276) 889-8180 or www.svtdc.org.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: Johnson City, 2243 Eddie Wiliams Drive, the Victory Center, the communication Center forthe Deaf and hard of hearing will teach 6-week classes Level I and Level II will be held Tuesdays, through Oct. 18 from 6-8 p.m. $75 taught by Kelly Kerr and Kira Jones. For information or to register, call (423) 434-0447.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS: Blountville, Northeast State Community College, through Nov. 2, The Institute for Business and Industry Services will offer classes Tuesday’s, 6-9:30 p.m. $180 which incldues a textbook. Instructor is Shauna Walsworth, (423) 354-2570 or e-mail cmtauscher@NortheastState.edu.

ART CLASSES: Bristol, Tenn., 604 State St., One of a Kind Gallery, featuring watercolor painting, acrylic painting, basic drawing, wheel thrown pottery, drawing for youth, etc. (423) 652-2648.

ART CLASSES: Abingdon, 415 Academy Drive, William King Museum, Variety of classes for adults. for information, (276) 628-5005 or www.williamkingmuseum.org.

Museum hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5.

ART CLASSES: Abingdon, Arts Depot, Sept. 28-Oct. 26, Basic Drawing, for five consecutive Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon. $55. (276) 628-9091; Beginning Watercolor, Oct. 2-23 for four Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. $65. (276) 669-8609; Tapestry Weaving, five week class on Wednesdays, Sept. 30, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10 a.m. to noon. $55. (276) 628-9091.

ART LESSONS: Bristol, Tenn., Anderson Street Methodist Church; beginning drawing; 10 years and up, no deadline to begin; (423) 646-8151.

ART WORKSHOP: Kingsport, 1200 East Center St., the Renaissance Center, Sept. 24-25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 26, 1 to 4 p.m. Studio Workshop by Vera Tracy. Tracy will show you how to bust out of a rut, find a new direction, or get loose, $150. Call Barbara Jernigan at bjernigan1030@embarqmail. com for application.

AUTISM WORKSHOP: Gray, Tenn., Sept. 16, 23, Implementing ABA at Home sponsored by Kresge’s Krew Production and Appalalchian Behavior Support Services. The goal is to provide parents with an introduction to the training, materials and support necessary to conduct an assessment of their child’s current adaptive skills (language, play, self-help, etc.); determine which skills should be taught first; identify effective reinforcers that will help parents teach their children new skills; and learn some ABA teaching strategies that will help parents teach their children more quickly, with fewer mistakes and with more fun. Materials fee aplies. For information, contact Renee Van Guilder, (4230 676-1369 or renee@abesbehavior.com.

BALLROOM DANCE: Abingdon Senior Center, 300 Senior Drive, Room 48; Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m.; $30 for six lessons taught by Ashby Dickerson; register with Tammy at (276) 628-5859.

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS: Kingsport, 121 E. Sullivan St., Stardust Dance Centre, Every Friday night, swing, rumba, foxtrot, cha-cha, waltz, salsa and more. 6:30 p.m. intermediate class; 7:30 beginner lesson; 8:30 p.m. dance party; Wedding dance lessons, 6-week class, Thursdays, 8 p.m. Pre-registration required; 8-week class Mondays 6 p.m. with zumba - dance aerobics, salsa, belly dance, merengue, hip-hop and more. (423) 292-9512.

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: Norton Community Center, Sept. 23, 6:45-7:45 p.m. for six week session $10 single each week and $15 couple each week. Dances learned will be Viennese Waltz, various two-steps, Schottische, some country line, Latin Cha Cha, Jitterbug, Shag and many others. Minimum of five couples required for class. (276) 679-0754 or (276) 679-2096.

BARTER THEATRE CLASSES: Abingdon, 160 Cummings St., Barter’s Education Building. Accepting enrollment for upcoming, fall workshops and classes through the end of October. Classes taught by Barter professionals will be offered varying from writing a first play, to beginning acting, to training those seriously dedicated to their craft. For information and to enroll, contact Evalyn Baron at outreach@bartertheatre.com or call (276) 619-3314.

BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY: Abingdon, Washington County Public Library, Oak Hill St., Thursday evenings, 5-8 p.m.; free sessions for workforce skills and personal self-development; register at (276) 944-5144.

BASIC DRAWING TECHNIQUES: Chilhowie, The Art Place, 131 E. Main St., Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; register with Edna Love, (276) 646-4244 or (276) 759-1800.

BASIC PAINTING CLASSES: Abingdon, 415 Academy Drive, William King Museum: Center for Art and Cultural Heritage, ongoing classes Tuesday nights from 6-9 p.m. with Kyle Buckland. $20 per person per class; workshop series begins in September. (276) 608-9904 or kyle.buckland@gmail.com.

BRISTOL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: Info on child development, family management issues, parenting, up-to-date list of resources including classes, health care, housing, etc.; Susan N. Murray, (276) 645-3765.

BRISTOL VIRGINIA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Spring classes include pottery, calligraphy, fusing jewelry, stained glass, mosaic art, karate, cake decorating, photography and camera, financial workshop, fitness, yoga, etc. For information, (276) 645-7375 or e-mail dhill@bristolva.org.

BUSINESS COUNSELING: Duffield Industrial Park, Center for Workforce Development, free; second Tuesday; walk-in basis through MECC Small Business Development Center; Dr. Marolyn Parson, (800) 468-1195, Ext. 4858, or Tim Blankenbeckler, (276) 523-6529.

CALL CENTER: Grundy, Va., Booth Center, offered by Southwest Va. Community College this summer, includes Keyboarding for Computer, Introduction to Call Center Services, Help Desk Support Skills, User Support Help Desk Principles; register at (276) 964-7245 or 964-7278.

CHAIR AEROBICS, LINE DANCING: Bristol, Tenn., Avoca Christian Church, 2417 Volunteer Pkwy., Mondays, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon; taught by Anna Horne; free, everyone invited; Pam Cole, (423) 967-7469.

CHEERLEADING/TUMBLE: Abingdon, Va., East Coast Cheer and Dance Academy, 25218B Lee Hwy., off Exit 19; join all-star cheerleading squads for 2009, youth junior, senior ages 5-18; tumble classes daily, 5:30 p.m., beginners, intermediate, advance; jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, clogging, ballet, Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.; (276) 623-1122 or e-mail eastcoastcheer@hotmail.com.

CHILDREN’S DRAWING CLASSES: Abingdon, William King Museum, Sept. 21, 28, from 5:30-7 p.m. basic drawing skills using methods from the book, Drawing with Children by Mona Brookes for ages 5-12; Part 2 will be Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon for students who have participated in the beginning drawing course. $95 for each session includes supplies. (276) 706-0455 or e -mail pamelahagy@gmail.com.

CLASSIC SCRAPBOOKS:  Bristol, Tenn., 1765 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; various classes; (423) 764-0391.

CLASSICAL GUITAR: Offered to Richlands, Tazewell, Graham High School students; guitars checked out for the year, books and supplies provided free; first come, first served basis; to register, contact principal’s offices or call Jonathan Romeo at (276) 964-7742.

CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION: Abingdon, Southwest Virginia  Higher Education Center through Virginia Commonwealth University’s Patient Counseling Department. Applications now being accepted. Classes began Sept. 7. Contact Link Elmore, (276) 492-7814 or jlelmore@vcu.edu.

CLOGGING CLASSES: Norton Community Center (formerly old YMCA) Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. each week. $10 per student each week and 1/2 price for an immediate relative of a student. Class textbook and CD package will be available for $15. (276) 679-2096 or (276) 679-0754.

COMPUTER CLASSES: Abingdon, Highlands Educational Literary Program offering one-on-one computer training for adult residents of Washington County, Va., Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register or for information, call Sallie Garrett or Judy Hurd at (276) 944-5144. Spaces are available.

COMPUTER CLASSES: Chilhowie Library, Free computer class teaching basic computer skills with self-paced curriculum and a trained teacher. Classes meet every Wednesday, 7 p.m. through Christmas. Call Smyth County Adult Literacy Enrichment Office at (276) 783-7950 for information and to sign up for classes.

COOKING CLASSES: Abingdon, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Monday evenings, 6-9 p.m. “Cooking Along the Crooked Road”. To register online or to review list of spring and summer classes along with their course descriptions, visit www.swcenter.edu or contact Joyce Brooks at (276) 619-4349 or jbrooks@swcenter.edu.

CROCHET AND KNIT: Bristol, Tenn., Skeins & Things, 311 Lark St.; knitting, daily, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., 6-8 p.m., individual or group; stop by to register or call (423) 764-2144.

DANCE CLASSES: Bristol, Tenn., 3225 Avoca Road, Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, every Monday, 7-8 p.m. Dodie Bartee, instructor, $5 per person.

DANCE: Kingsport, Stardust Dance Centre, 323 E. Sullivan St.; Zumba, Belly Dance, Swing, Waltz, Rumba, Fox-Trot, Tango, Cha-Cha, Irish Step, Tuesdays, 6 p.m. and Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Dance following lesson Fridays. $10 per person. Private lessons available. (423) 292-9512.

DANCE CLASSES: Norton Community Center, Beginning Clogging (3rd class underway) for ten weeks; Sept. 23, Ballroom Dance, 6:45-7:45 p.m. for six weeks. Call (276) 679-2096 or (276) 679-0754.

DOUGLASS SENIOR CENTER: Bristol, Va., 711 Oakview Ave., Suite 130; various classes, activities, trips and more; (276) 645-7370.

FREE ADOPTION SEMINARS: Kingsport, Higher Ground Baptist Church, 1625 Lynn Garden Dr., second Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon; learn about legal process, children available, time involved, costs, financial assistance, countries, travel requirements, more; limited seating, child care not available; hosted by Christian World Adoption; Anita Hood, (423) 288-3166, anitatn@cwa.org; www.cwa.org.

FREE DANCE LESSONS: Johnson City, Electric Cowboy, 1805 N. Roan St.; Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., line dance; Thursdays, 7:30-9 p.m., popular couple, partner dances; open to all, no experience needed; (423) 929-0022.

FREE MATH TUTORING: Grundy Plaza, SVCC; Monday-Thursday; college math, other subjects as needed; Carolyn Colley, (276) 935-7024.

GED CLASSES: Free; locations in Duffield (also night classes), Weber City, Pennington Gap, Rose Hill, Jonesville, Coeburn, Norton, St. Paul, Pound, Wise, Big Stone Gap, online for some counties, (800) 422-3433 or (276) 386-2433; also Sullivan East High School, 4180 Weaver Pike, Bluff City, Tenn., Mondays, Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., (423) 378-4301 or lbiller@k12k.com.

GED CLASSES: Free; locations in Wythe and Bland counties. Mount Rogers Regional Adult Education Program, (800) 322-7748.

GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM: Abingdon, Old Dominion University is launching a program tailored to distance learning students. First class begins Jan. 2011. Students must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited intitution. For info: http://bpa.odu.edu/gemba or call ODU Distance Learning, (276) 619-4318 or e-mail Donnie Estep esep@odu.edu.

HEALING ARTS CENTER: Bristol, Va., 36 Moore St. Classes, seminars and workshops in Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, traditional and Chinese massage and holistic nutritional consultation; Sept. 25, Holistic Nutritional Seminar: Making Good Choices, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $40 - includes a healthy lunch. (276) 466-4183 or www.bristolhealingarts.com. Space also available for special functions, such as parties, office functions, etc.

HEALING MEDITATION: Abingdon, Highlands Center, Charwood Drive; flexible times; learn to reclaim balance, harmony within yourself and environment; guided meditation for groups, spiritual based film shown before meditation; Nina Musick, MS, (276) 274-6076.

HEART OF HIGHLANDS KNITTING GUILD: Instructional meetings are first Tuesday of the month; sit and knit meetings are third Tuesday of the month at A Likely Yarn Shop in Abingdon 6-8 p.m. Call Marci Burnett (276) 646-2269 for information.

HIGHLANDS EDUCATIONAL LITERACY PROGRAM: (HELP) Meadowview, Health Clinic and Community Center, 13168 Meadowview Square; free computer training, one-on-one tutoring in writing, English skills, basic computer, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., for adult residents and those working in Washington County, Va.; also classes at Washington County Public Library in Abingdon, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; register at (276) 944-5144.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: Jonesborough, Tenn., various fall classes and workshops include Beginners Drama I and II, Beginning Advanced Dance for Musical Theatre, Advanced Acting, Playwriting, etc.; various times, space limited. (423) 791-4440 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

KICKBOXING CLASSES: Chilhowie, Old High School, Wednesdays and Fridays, 5:30 p.m., $3 per class. Contact Kelly Spencer-Hill, (276) 646-3232.

KIDS DRAWING CLASSES: Abingdon, 415 Academy Drive, William King Museum, for ages 5 to 12. Classes taught by Pam Hagy, will be held Sept. 21, 28 from 5:30-7 p.m.; Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 10:30-noon for students who participated in the beginning drawing course. $95 which includes supplies. call Pam (276) 706-0455 or e-mail pamelahagy@gmail.com

KINGSPORT ART GUILD: Various classes in oil painting, pastels, acrylic, children’s and adult mixed media class, collage, monotype, sculpture, etc. (423) 246-1227 or www.kingsportartguild.com.

KNITTING: Bristol, Tenn., 311 Lark St., various classes, flexible times; individual or groups; (423) 764-2144.

KNITTING, CROCHETING: Abingdon, A Likely Yarn, 213 Pecan St..; Block of the Month; Chix with Sticks; New Thrummed Mittens; New Quincy Hat; Knit Along; Charity Knits with Helen; Drop In and Spin; UFO’s; Crocket Hooked Tog; Beginning Knitting; Beginning Crochet; Fair Isle Beret; Beaded Necklace; Feather and Fan Scarf; Create your own class. (276) 628-2143 or visit www.alikelyyarn.com.

KOHIKI POTTERY CLASS: Abingdon, 415 Academy Drive, William King Museum: Center for Art and Cultural Heritage, through Sept. 28, with Cecelia Pippin, 6-8:30 p.m. focusing on slab construction and Kohiki slip techniques for decoratiang the surface. $125, which includes supplies. Demonstrations will include making tea bowls, vases and wall hangings. Register at cdpippin@va.net or call (276) 628-6778.

LAYS HARDWARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coeburn, Va., 409 Front St.; Bob Ross painting classes now forming, (423) 612-7027; Stained Glass, Thursdays 6 p.m., (276) 395-6103; Pottery/Ceramics, Wednesdays, 5 p.m., (276) 395-2163; Quilting, Mondays, (276) 395-2163; Jewelry making classes now forming, (276) 395-3323.

LINE DANCE: Chilhowie, Old School House, Mondays, 6-7 p.m. $5 per person per class. Special discounts given to groups and also students of Smyth and Washington County Schools. Call Michelle, (276) 646-8061.

LINE DANCE: Johnson City, Holiday Inn; Wednesdays, beginners, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; intermediate, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; country, pop, cha-cha, waltz, tango, hip-hop; no partner or experience needed; $5 per lesson; (423) 282-1848 or tnlinedancer@hotmail.com.

LINE DANCE: Johnson City, Double Tree Hotel, Fanatics Sports Club, 211 Mockingbird Lane, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. beginners, 7:30 p.m. intermediate; no experience needed, no partner required; (423) 282-1848 or tnlinedancer@hotmail.com.

LINE DANCING: First Broad Street United Methodist Church, room L44, lower level, Wesley Wing. Dancing led by Bob Smith. Dinner of country style steak with sides will be served 6:30 p.m. No reservations required for line dancing only. (423) 224-1502.

MARTIAL ARTS: Chilhowie, Old High School, Mondays and Wednesdays. Children and adult classes available. For information, Kelly Spencer-Hill, (276) 646-3232.

MODELING AND SIMULATION: Abingdon, The Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University announces its Master’s Degree Program available online. For more information, (276) 619-4318 or email ttnsvhec@odu.edu.

ONE OF A KIND GALLERY: Bristol, Tenn., 604 State St., various classes in watercolor, pottery, drawing, kids classes, etc. Call for information, (423) 652-2648.

PAL’S BEI TRAINING: Kingsport, 1001 Konnarock Road, Pal’s Training Facility, Sept. 20-21 Achieving World Class Results, $800 per person; Sept. 22-23, the Lean, Mean, Profit Machine, $800 per person. Clay Rolston at clay@palsweb.com, (423) 276-4901 or www.palsbei.com.

PARENT EDUCATION SESSIONS: Bristol, Family Resource Center, Tuesday mornings; for parents of preschoolers; registration required; Susan Murray, (276) 645-3765.

PARENTING: Big Stone Gap, Developmental Services, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon; free for parents, guardians of children ages 5-under in Lee, Scott, Wise counties, city of Norton; siblings welcome to attend; register at (276) 523-8376.

PARENTS WHO CARE: Duffield, Addington Hall, Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m.; free for parents of teenagers in Lee, Scott, Wise counties and city of Norton; register at (888) 443-1804.

PILATES CLASSES: Abingdon, 1060 W. Main St., Exceptional Body Pilates, Introductory Pilates, Mondays 9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate Mat, Mondays, 8:15 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4;30 p.m.;  Basic/Intermediate Pilates and Intermediate/Advanced Pilates, Mondays 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays 5:30 p.m. (call for other available times). Pilates Pump - the benefits of pilates plus cardio - Tuesdays, 8:15 a.m., Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. Four classes/month - $40. Eight classes/month - $56. Pilates equipment sessions available by appointment Monday through Friday - call for rates and packages. Summer equipment special - Wednesday mornings

only - $35/hour solo or $20/pp/hour duet.  Call (276) 623-0040.

RENAISSANCING, RAPPELLING: Richlands, Southwest Va. Community College; Mike Brown, (276) 964-7703, 964-7229 or e-mail mike.brown@sw.edu.

SCRAPBOOKING: Chilhowie, Va., Town Hall Community Room, third Thursday, 4-9 p.m., beginner sessions available at 5:30 p.m.; learn traditional techniques or try digital photo books; (276) 646-3232.

SCRAPPER’S DELIGHT: Big Stone Gap, Southwest Virginia Museum through end of the year, 6-8 p.m. Bring your scrapping supplies, photos and other mementos. Veteran scrapbookers on hand to answer questions and share techniques and special equipment. (276) 523-1322.

SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING: Abingdon, Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, 851 French Moore Jr. Blvd., Suite 110, free, make an appointment with Sandy Ratliff, (276) 676-3768.

SOCIAL MEDIA COUNSELING: Abingdon, Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator, 851 French Moore Jr. Blvd., Suite 110, free counseling on use of Web 2.0 (Facebook, Twitter), provided by Virginia Dept. of Business Assistance; schedule appointment at (276) 676-3768

STAINED GLASS, MOSIAC ART FOR SENIORS: Abingdon, Va., Abingdon Senior Center, 300 Senior Drive; (276) 628-5859.

SYCAMORE SHOALS HISTORIC AREA: Elizabethton, 1651 W. Elk Ave.; various traditional arts workshops, other events, held throughout the year; call (423) 543-5808.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE: Bristol, Va., 36 Moore St., Appalachian Institute of Healing Arts meets every Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information (276) 698-3160 or www.appalachianinstitute.massagetherapy.com. For information about yoga classes, nutrition counseling or other workshops or activities at the Healing Arts Center, (276) 466-4183 or www.bristolhealingarts.com.

WALL: Abingdon, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; enrichment classes for adults 18 and over; schedules and registration info for semester’s offerings at www.swcenter.edu/wall or (276) 619-4300.

XTREME DANCE COMPANY: Abingdon, Glade Spring, Chilhowie; recreational classes, competitive teams; ages 3-adult; Kim or Sherry, (276) 628-8300.

ZUMBA: Chilhowie, Va., old high school, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; unique Latin moves, rhythms; $5 per class; Kelly Spencer-Hill, (276) 646-3232.

HOW TO SUBMIT INFORMATION

Submission deadline is Monday noon for events scheduled during the upcoming week. To submit calendar entries, e-mail: features@bristolnews.com; or fax: (276) 669-3696. For more information, Monday-Friday, call (276) 669-2181.