Calendars

NIGHTLIFE
ACOUSTIC COFFEEHOUSE: Johnson City, 415 W. Walnut St. Feb. 19, 10 p.m., Marshall Ballew; Feb. 22, 8 p.m., Nano; Feb. 23, 8 p.m., Mal Cooper. (423) 434-9872.
CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. March 20, 8 p.m., 10 Years and Digital Summer. www.caponesjc.com or (423) 928-2295.
COUNTRY CLUB BAR AND GRILL: Bristol, 3080 W. State St. Feb. 26, 9 p.m., Wolf Creek. (423) 844-0400.
DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. Feb. 19, 9 p.m., Jill Andrews, $16. www.downhome.com or (423) 929-9822.
ELECTRIC COWBOY: Johnson City, 1805 N. Roan St. Feb. 17, 8 p.m., Tarnished Nation; Feb. 24, 8 p.m., Project: Cash. (423) 928-0022.
HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. Feb. 17, 8 p.m., A City Under Siege and Roman Riot; Feb. 19, 10 p.m., The Growth, Mannequin Hollowcaust, The Blue Velvet Cowboys and The Melungeons. (423) 926-3896.
MACHIAVELLI’S: Bristol, 8 5th St. Feb. 18, 9 p.m., 3 Peace Band; Feb. 19, 9 p.m., Tennessee Jed. (423) 573-9955.
OLD MILL: Lebanon, 44 Mill Dr. Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., Grasstyme; Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., Common Ground. (276) 889-4310.
O’MAINNIN’S: Bristol, 712 State St. Feb. 17, 10 p.m., Annie Robinette; Feb. 18, 10 p.m., Last Cal Live; Feb. 19, 10 p.m., Soulfinger; Feb. 21, 10 p.m., Open Jam; Feb. 22, 10 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic; Feb. 23, 10 p.m., Sons of the Southside. www.myspace.com/omainninspub or (423) 844-0049.
ONE12 DOWNTOWN: Johnson City, 112 Tipton St. Feb. 18, 11 p.m., DJ Amplified. (423) 631-0505.
ORANGE PEEL: Asheville, 101 Biltmore Ave. Feb. 20, 8 p.m., Punch Brothers, $17-$19; Feb. 24, 8 p.m., Old 97’s and Those Darlins, $18-$20. www.theorangepeel.net. (828) 225-5851.
THE SHACK: Kingsport, 4231 Fort Henry Dr. Feb. 24, 8:30 p.m., J.P. Parsons and Zak Saltz. (423) 726-2487.
STATE LINE BAR & GRILLE: Bristol, 423 State St. Feb. 18, 9 p.m., Crazy Karaoke with Michael. (423) 652-0792.
CIVIC CENTERS
ASHEVILLE CIVIC CENTER: Asheville. March 5, 8 p.m., Bright Eyes, $27.50. (828) 259-5544.
FREEDOM HALL: Johnson City. Feb. 25-27, Disney On Ice: Princess Classics, $17-$42; March 21, 7 p.m., Harlem Globetrotters, $22.75-$47.75. (423) 461-4884.
HARRAH’S: Cherokee. March 5, 7:30 p.m., Merle Haggard and Kris Kristofferson, $40-$75; March 11, 9 p.m., Michael Bolton, $35-$65. (828) 497-7777.
KNOXVILLE CIVIC AUDITORIUM AND COLISEUM: Knoxville. March 26, 7:30 p.m., Miranda Lambert, Justin Moore and Josh Kelley, $26-$48.75. (865) 215-8999.
NISWONGER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: Greeneville. Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., The Lettermen, $10-$35. (423) 638-1679.
CONCERTS
PICKIN’ PORCH: Bristol, Va., Bristol Mall. Feb. 17, Shadow Drifters. (276) 645-0035, www.pickinporch.org.
PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Bristol, Tenn., 518 State St. May 28, Branson on the Road, A Bristol Christmas, postponed from Dec. 14. Tickets will be honored. (423) 274-8920 or www.etix.com.
CONCERTS: Big Stone Gap, Va., Mountain Empire Community College’s Goodloe Center of Phillips-Taylor Hall, Feb. 17, 12:15 p.m.; University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Cantrell Banquet Hall, 7:30 p.m., Cantrell Banquet Hall, Plunky and Oneness in honor of black history month. (276) 376-4520 or www.pro-art-va.org.
THE JETTIE BAKER CENTER: Clintwood, Va., 348 Main St., Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Ron Short & The Possum Playboys, $8. (276) 926-8694.
BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TIME JAMBOREE: Wytheville, Va., George Wythe High School Audi-torium, Feb. 19, 7-8 p.m. Blue Ridge Cut-Ups (Bluegrass); 8-9 p.m., New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters (old-time). Donations accepted. Doors open 6 p.m.
JONESBOROUGH BLUEGRASS SERIES: Jonesborough, Tenn., Jonesborough Visitors Center, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. J.D. Crowe, The New South, Southern Strings, Bobby and Blueridge Tradition. $20, on sale at the visitor center or at www.jonesboroughtn.org.
THEATRE
PARAMOUNT THEATRE: Bristol, Tenn., Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. Horizon, Legends of Motown and more! Reserved, $35 adults/$30 senior/student; Feb. 20, 2:30 p.m. Mountain Mission School in concert. Dona-tions accepted; Feb. 26, 7 p.m. Leon Kiser Memorial Tribute Show which benefits the Benny Sims Scholarship Fund at ETSU, to aid students in the ETSU Bluegrass Music Program. $12 reserved; Feb. 27, 3 p.m. Paramount Chamber Players with guest pianist Chih-Long Hu will present Winter Romance, a program of romantic period repertoire. Adults, $12/senior-student, $10 reserved. (423) 274-8920 or www.etix.com.
BARTER THEATRE: Abingdon, Va., Barter Theater, through April 16, Xanadu; Feb. 18-April 16, Treasure Island; Barter Stage II, through April 16, Civil War Voices. (276) 628-3991 or www.bartertheatre.com.
JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: Jonesborough, Tenn., through Feb. 27, Romeo & Juliet. Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m. and Sundays 2 p.m. $12 general admission/$10 students and seniors. (423) 753-1010 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.
KINGSPORT THEATRE GUILD: Kingsport, Tenn., through Feb. 20, Don’t Dress for Dinner, adults $14/seniors $12. (423) 392-8427 or www.kingsporttheatre.org.
JOHNSON CITY COMMUNITY THEATRE: Johnson City, Tenn., Feb. 18-19, 8 p.m. and Feb. 20, 2 p.m. Rumors, $20 students and seniors (55 and up) and $12 for adults. (423) 926-242.
THEATRE-AT-TUSCULUM: Greeneville, Tenn., Behan Arena Theatre in the Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Building at Tusculum College, Feb. 18-19 and 25-26, 7 p.m., Feb. 20, 27, matinees, 2 p.m. Musical revue, “A…My Name Is Still Alice”. $12 adults/$10 seniors 60 and over. (423) 798-1620 or e-mail jhollowell@tusculum.edu.
EMORY & HENRY THEATRE DEPARTMENT: Emory, Va., E&H campus, Studio Theatre, Feb. 24-26, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 27, 3 p.m., Agnes of God, $8 advance and $10 at door; students from other colleges and schools, $3. For reservations, (276) 944-6846.
BLUE MOON DINNER THEATRE: Johnson City, Tenn., 215 E. Main St., through Feb. 26, Barefoot in the Park. Dinner begins 6:30 p.m. $39.99 plus tax. (423) 232-1350 or www.BlueMoonDinnerTheatre.com.
PERFORMING ARTS
CONVOCATION SERIES: Bristol, Va., Virginia Intermont College, Harrison-Jones Memorial Hall, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. Elegba Folklore Society, a troupe of dancers, drummers and singers will focus attention on African-American History Month; Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Robert Jospé Trio, instrumental jazz.
ARTS ARRAY SERIES: Abingdon, Va., Abingdon Cinemall, Feb. 21-22, 4 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. each day. French documentary, Oceans, which allows viewers to have extraordinary glimpses at life under the sea. Faculty, staffs and students free/all others, $7.50. (276) 739-2447 or bjennings@vhcc.edu.
OPERA
PARIS OPERA BALLET: Johnson City, Tenn., Carmike Cinema 14 Theatres, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. Encore broadcast of Caligula (choreography by Patrice Bart, music by Gluck). $25. (423) 929-7155.
METROPOLITAN OPERA: Bristol’s Tinseltown, Feb. 26, 1 p.m. Live performance of Gluck’s Iphigenie en Tauride, $15 to $22. (276) 669-2091.
FUNDRAISER
BIRTHDAY DINNER/FUNDRAISER: Kingsport, Tenn., Meadowview Convention Center, March 26, 6 p.m. Celebrate Dr. Ralph Stanley’s 84th birthday with Dr. Stanley himself. Buffet-style dinner will be served. $100 per place. All proceeds will be used to support the Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center’s operation and programming needs. (276) 926-8550.
MUSIC/DANCE
ALLISON GAP JAMBOREE: Saltville, Va., Allison Gap Old School House. Friday nights, 6-10 p.m., bluegrass, gospel, mountain and country music. (276) 496-7490.
BALLROOM AND LATIN DANCE CLASSES: Marion, Va., 2011 Francis Marion Hotel, Mondays, 7-8 p.m. for 4 week session. No experience needed. No partner required. (276) 759-4879.
BRISTOL VA.-TN. COUNTRY SHOW PALACE: Bristol, Va., 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, Feb. 19, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Rambling Rose. Horace Cressell. (423) 967-1651.
CARTER FOLD: Hiltons, Va., Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., Town Branch Bluegrass Band, $7/$1 for children 6-11, under 6 free. (276) 386-6054, www.carterfamilyfold.org.
CHILHOWIE LIONS CLUB: Smyth County. Feb. 18, 7-10 p.m., Jr. Royal, $5. (276) 686-6415.
COUNTRY CABIN II: Norton, Va., Alt. Rt. 58, Feb. 19, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Appalachian Strings, $5 adults/$1 ages 2-11; Country Line Dance classes, beginners, 6 p.m., intermediate, 7 p.m. each Monday for six weeks. $20 per person. Jam session each Tuesday, 7 p.m. (276) 679-3541.
CROOKED ROAD GENERAL STORE: Bristol, Va., 6292 Gate City Hwy. Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., supper 5:30 p.m. for Monday music jam and first Saturday of each month. March 5, 7 p.m. Outta The Blue. Jams taped for Mountain Music Showcase TV show. (276) 644-9958.
DAMASCUS GENERAL STORE: Damascus, Va., 1004 S. Shady Avenue. Feb. 19, 7 p.m. Narrow Way. (276) 475-5259 or www.DamascusGeneralStore.com.
EASTMAN SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE CLUB: Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman Lodge, Bays Mountain. Evening dances second, fourth Saturdays. (423) 229-3771.
ELKS CLUB: Elizabethton, Tenn., 1000 N. Sycamore St. Feb. 25, 7-10 p.m., Ramblin Rose. (423) 538-8568.
FAMILY BLUEGRASS: Lebanon, Va., 1718 US Highway 19, Feb. 19, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Southern Breeze, adults/$5, under 12 free; Sweetheart dance, $7. Concession opens 5:30 p.m. (276) 794-9067.
HILL KARAOKE CLUB: Rose Hill, Va. Karaoke every Wednesday and Saturday, 6 p.m. $2 or dona-tion.
HISTORIC JONESBOROUGH DANCE SOCIETY: Jonesborough, Tenn., Visitors Center, 117 Boone St., Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m. Contra dance with music by Connecticut based “Wry Bred”. Class 7 p.m., no partner necessary. Admission, $7/$5 for members and full time students. (423) 913-3246 or www.historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org.
HOLSTON RIVER COON CLUB: Saltville, Va., Lakeview Drive. Salty Dog Jam every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. (276) 496-7509.
IRON HORSE BOOT SCOOTIN’ BARN: Damascus, Va., 30460 Blossom Road, Hwy. 58. Feb. 18, Earl Humphrey and Music Memories; Feb. 19, Lawrence Ealey and Borderline, both days, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Dance lessons Saturdays’ 5:30 p.m. (276) 202-7413 or e-mail, hsalewsky@yahoo.com.
LAY’S HARDWARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coeburn, Va., 409 Front St., Feb. 18, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Bluegrass Circle and the Center Stage Cloggers. Doors open 6 p.m. $5 adults/$1 children 6-12; soup Bean Dinner 5-7 p.m. $5. (276) 395-5360, (276) 395-3323 or www.laysharedware.com.
MS. GERTA’S: Wytheville, Va., 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, Tenn., Holiday Inn Lounge, S. Roan St. Mondays, 7 p.m. Carolina Shag free basic lesson. (423) 878-5877 or (423) 239-5906.
OUTDOORSMEN CLUB: Kingsport, Tenn., 4535 Kingsport Hwy. 11-W, Outdoorsmen building, Feb. 18, Southern Countryman Band; Feb. 19, Earl Humphreys and Music Memories, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. (423) 943-5600 or jdaryl@comcast.net.
SINGLEVISION: Kingsport, Tenn., Broad Street United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m., Dinner with inspirational Valentine’s program by Senior Pastor, Mickey Rainwater. Bring dessert for dessert contest. Reservations required by noon Feb. 18, (423) 224-1502. For information (423) 246-1727; Memorial Blvd. Warpath Lanes, Feb. 18, 9-11 p.m. Bowling night. $10. (423) 246-1727.
TRISTATE SINGLES, INC.: Kingsport, Tenn., 1200 E. Center St., Renaissance Center cafeteria, Feb. 18, 6:30-10:30 p.m. DJ Neil and T Mack & JFK will be playing a variety of music, 7-10 p.m.
VISIONS NIGHTCLUB: Johnson City, Tenn., 1121 N. Roan St. Regular Friday night dance, 7-10 p.m. Two-step, cha-cha-Schottische, East and West coast swing, rumba, hustle, waltz and line dances. (423) 929-0920.
AUDITIONS
ME AND MY GIRL: Bristol, Va., Trayer Theatre, Anne R. Worrell Fine Arts Center on VI College campus, Feb. 17, 6 p.m. Anyone 16 years of age or older eligible. (276) 466-7973 or e-mail bonnygable@vic.edu.
OUR TOWN: Jonesborough, Tenn., 125 ½ W. Main St., Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, Feb. 19, 2 p.m. and Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Auditions for all ages. (423) 791-4440 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.
FUSION SHOWCASE: Johnson City, Tenn., East Tennessee State University, seeking cultural talent/entertainment. Anyone who sings, dances, does storytelling, music, etc to sign up ASAP. Reply to MCSTAFFTS@mail.etsu.edu or come by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. (423) 439-6171.
VIDEO AUDITIONS: 2011 Abingdon’s Got Talent accepting video auditions. Make a three minute audition video that consists of singing, dancing, comedy, juggling, magic, acrobatics, bands, etc. Sponsors needed for this event. (865) 385-2068.
MUSICIANS, SINGERS NEEDED: Wise, Va., 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: Blountville, Tenn., Factory Stores of America, 3564 Shadowtown Road, Suite 247, I-81 at Exit 66. Of Sweet Adelines International, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Seeking new members. (423) 646-2176 or (276) 628-8817.
FIFE AND DRUM CORPS: Elizabethton, Tenn., 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area. Each Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. Experienced fife players and drummers and anyone musically inclined from age 12 and up. (423) 543-5808.
EXHIBITS
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA MUSEUM: Big Stone Gap, Va., For Love of Money displays coins and paper notes from around the world. www.swvamuseum.org. or (276) 523-1322.
MILLIGAN COLLEGE ART GALLERY: Milligan College, Tenn., Derthick Hall, Feb. 17-20, Milligan senior, Danielle Carmen Metz’s exhibit, Pieces of Me takes visitors on a photographic journey from downtown Elizabethton, Tenn., to the slums of Nairobi, Africa. www.milligan.edu/arts.
VIRGINIA INTERMONT PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY: Bristol, Va., Anne R. Worrell Fine Arts Center, through Feb. 18, Vietnam: A Way of Life by Ngoc Thai, an internationally acclaimed photog-rapher. (276) 669-6101 or www.vic.edu and www.photomajor.com.
STAR MUSEUM: Abingdon, Va. 170 E. Main St. Through July, A Summers for All Seasons, tribute to Andrew Rowan Summers, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. or by appointment. (276) 608-7452, star@eva.org or Star Museum’s Facebook page.
ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, Va. Member’s Showcase Gallery, through Feb. 19, works by Jane Eller, Jason Jackson, Evelyn June Shipley and Clara Thomas on display Spotlight Gallery: through Feb. 19, Don Josif, Coal Country-Appalachia; Spotlight Gallery, Feb. 24-April 9, Ken Simmelink of Elizabethton, Tenn., exhibit, Beauty in Beasts; Feb. 27, 2-4 p.m. meet artist reception. (276) 628-9091 or www.abingdonartsdepot.org.
1912 GALLERY: Emory, Va., Emory & Henry College, Feb. 26-April 2, Blend: Emory & Henry Art Faculty Biennial 2011 includes works created by the E&H studio faculty. (276) 944-6866 or mhower@ehc.edu.
HANDS ON MUSEUM: Johnson City, Tenn., 315 E. Main St., through Feb. 27, Say Cheese; Feb. 21, President’s Day. (423) 434-HAND.
606 STATE STREET ART GALLERY: Bristol, Tenn., Art exhibitions including oil, watercolor, pastel, clay, mosaics, stained glass, basket weaving, jewelry, etc. by local artists; through Feb. 28, works by Karen A. Foote.
WILDERNESS ROAD REGIONAL MUSEUM: Newbern, Va., 5240 Wilderness Road. Sewing classes Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring own sewing machine. (540) 674-4835.
MUSEUM OF THE MIDDLE APPALACHIANS: Saltville, Va. 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; Photo exhibit of passenger depots on the Norfolk and Western Railroad between Roanoke and Abingdon, Va., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday 10-4 p.m. (276) 496-3633 or www.museum-mid-app.org.
WILLIAM KING MUSEUM: Abingdon, Va., 415 Academy Drive, Through June 19, Price-Strongwell Galleries: Mischief-Making: Contemporary Craftsman Jake Cress; through March 20, Thinking Postmodern: Selections from the Radford University Art Museum; through Feb. 27, works by Derek Smith; artist reception 6-8 p.m. Tours at Two: free guided tour of exhibitions, second Sunday, 2 p.m. Taking applications for art camp. Curatorial Department or www.williamkingmuseum.org. (276) 628-5005 or www.wkrac.org.
NYUMBA YA TAUSI-PEACOCK MUSEUM: Bristol, Va., 412 Clinton Ave. Two permanent ex-hibits: 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, Tenn., rep-lica of an old-time stagecoach on-site in the barn. (423) 335-5552 or www.netherlandinn.com.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER: Abingdon, Va., Exit 14 of Interstate 81, 2nd floor Art Wall, through March, paintings by Washington County native Minnie Ma Scyphers (1898-1990); Lobby: On permanent display works by Kyle Buckland. (276) 619-4300.
EDITH BOLLING WILSON BIRTHPLACE FOUNDATION AND MUSEUM: Wytheville, Va., The Electric Past and the Future Come Together, Edith Bolling Wilson’s Electric Car. (276) 223-3484, www.edithbollingwilson.org.
KINGSPORT ARTISTS: Kingsport, Tenn., Main Arts Center and Downtown Kingsport Association seeking artists interested in showing work. (423) 246-6550.
LITERATURE
NOVELTEA BOOK CLUB: Abingdon, Va., 165 East Main St., Camella’s Remember When. New book club organizing now. The club will explore the Laura Child’s Tea Mystery Series as well as Lee Smith and various other novelists. (276) 676-0089 or camellasrememberwhen@hotmail.com.
LECTURE
HOMEGROWN SERIES: Bristol, Va., Public Library, J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room, Feb. 20, 3 p.m. Mr. David St. John, water plant superintendent for the City of Bristol, Tenn., will hold a presentation about Homegrown Water, blending education with entertainment. (276) 645-8780 or www.bristol-library.org.
ETC.
THE GALLERY @ BARR PHOTOGRAPHICS: Abingdon, Va., 152 E. Main St. Call for artists. Dean at thegallery.barrphotographics@embarqmail.com or (276) 628-1486.
WHITE’S MILL & MERCANTILE: Abingdon, Va., White’s Mill Road. Accepting submissions for cookbook. Mail recipe to: White’s Mill Mercantile, 13101 Lindell Road, Meadowview, Va., 24361.
INVITATION TO LOCAL ARTISANS: Clintwood, Va. Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Mountain Music Center accepting work to 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: Chilhowie, Va., 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
SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN: Kingsport, Tenn., Feb. 19, noon, meet at Picca-dilly.
TAX RETURNS: Abingdon, Va., 174 East Main St., Suite B, The Washington County Commissioner of the Revenue’s office will prepare and file your Virginia State Income Tax Returns free of charge. Bring completed federal tax return, copies of any W-2 or 1099 and any other tax information. Completed forms will be checked as well. Office open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (276) 676-6270.
VENDOR APPLICATIONS: Abingdon, Va., Abingdon Farmers Market applications available at www.abingdonfarmersmarket.net or Appalachian Sustainable Deveiopment office: 310 W. Valley St. Deadline, March 1. Any questions, (276) 698-1434.
FIRST CHURCH DELI: Richlands, Va., 402 Suffolk Ave., First United Methodist Church, March 7-11, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Homemade soups, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Proceeds go to church projects and community agencies. Take-out orders may be phoned in or e-mailed from 9-11:30 a.m. to (276) 964-4311 or rfumc@verizon.ent.
POETRY/ART CONTEST: Abingdon, Va., Washington County Public Library through March 11, 4 p.m. Middle, high school and college students invited to create original poems and art inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Winners announced March 23 at Student Big Read party. Questions and submissions should be sent to leslie Tabor at the library. (276) 676-6391 or ltabor@wcpl.net.
SCHOLARSHIP: Abingdon, Va., 136 E. Main St., Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church is offering $1000 to a graduating high school senior. Applicants must be an active member of a church, having been accepted by an accredited college, university or vocational college and have a 3.0 grade point average. They must write a 500-word essay on “What my church means to me” and must be nominated by his/her pastor, youth leader, or education director. Deadline, April 1. Information and application at www.sinkingspring.org under Musser Scholarship. Questions, call (276) 356-2595.
READ ACROSS AMERICA: Bristol, Tenn., Volunteer Parkway, Pizza Hut, March 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Read-In and celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday with party complete with decorations, cake, book give aways, coloring contests, reading and pizza. Kids eat free from the buffet with adult purchase.
ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED: Bristol Tennessee Fire Department accepting applications for its Inaugural Citizens Fire Academy set to begin April 21. Enrollment through March 28, for 18 years and older. Class begins April 21, 6 p.m. for six consecutive Thursdays. (423) 989-5701 or www.bristoltn.org.
FAMILY HISTORY INSTITUTE: Wytheville, Va., Meeting Center, April 9, Registration for the 16th Family History Institute of Southwest Virginia. Purpose of the institute is to hear guest speakers on a variety of genealogical and historical subjects. Registration form available at WCGHA, P.O. Box 1601, Wytheville, Va. 24382, call (276) 228-3420 or (276) 228-2445. Electronic copy available at wythevogha@gmail.com.
CANDY CONTEST: Bristol, Va., Bristol Public Library J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. Entry forms available at the library and should be returned on or before 10:30 a.m. the day of the event. Prizes and certificates will be awarded to participants. For questions, call (276) 821-6148 or e-mail Kathryn@bristol-library.org.
WINE/CHEESE TASTING: Marion, Va., Main Street, Tricia’s Framing Unlimited, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. Wine and cheese tasting and silent auction to benefit the Crossroads Regional Homeless Shelter. $25 in advance or 2 for $45/$30 at door. (276) 759-3895.
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.
CRUSIN’ CLASSICS CAR CLUB: Abingdon, Va., 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
HEALTH
COMMUNITY COUNSELING CLINIC: Johnson City Tenn., East Tennessee State University offers free services, covering wide range of issues, to individuals, couples and families. Anyone living in the area is eligible for services. Evening hours can be arranged in addition to daytime appointments. The clinic has several private counseling rooms in Warf-Pickel Hall on the campus of ETSU. For more information or appointments, call (423) 439-7679.
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.
HEALTH WORKSHOPS: Jonesborough, Tenn., Area Senior Citizens Center, Feb. 22, 12:30 p.m., workshop for women featuring “Women Heart Champion” spokesperson, Danita Corby. Corby is endorsed and trained by the Mayo Clinic and will share the signs, symptoms, causes and prevention techniques of heart disease for women. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact program director Marcia Rountree at (423)753-1083 or maricar@jonesboroughtn.org.
BOOK SIGNINGS
THE REAL DEAL BEHIND KID ROCK: Marion, Va., Marion Life-time Wellness, Feb. 21, 24, 4-7 p.m. The Real Deal behind Kid Rock is here by Lil Jess Rock Diva (Jessica Sutphin); March 1, 6-8 p.m. Bristol Public Library.
HOLIDAY
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Kingsport, Tenn., Renaissance Center, Feb. 19, 12-3 p.m. HOPE (Help Our Potential Evolve) workshops, recommended for elementary and middle schoolers. Activities include, cooking class, drumming workshop, face panting, Wii competition, etc. (423) 343-7505.
CHILDREN
ABINGDON UNITED CHILDREN’S CENTER: Abingdon, Va., Hwy. 58 off Exit 19 of I-81. Day-care 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, home schooled or attending a private school. Screenings will be conducted for Autism, deafness, developmentally delayed, emotionally disturbed, functionally delayed, health impaired, hearing impaired, intellectual disability, intellectually gifted, multiple disabilities, 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.
CONFERENCE
ALM LADIES CONFERENCE: Milligan College, Tenn., McGlothlin-Street Theatre in Milligan’s Gregory Center for the Liberal Arts. Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eleanore L. Campbell Ladies Conference, “Same Life, New Song”, with speaker and author, Jan Silvious and worship leader, Gina Sayler. The purpose of Associated Ladies for Milligan is to raise scholarship dollars, be an outreach to the campus community and to enrich women’s ministry in the local community. Tickets: $35, includes a box lunch. (423) 461-8710 or www.milligan.edu/ALM.
ONGOING
BINGO: Belfast-Rosedale Volunteer Fire Department, every Thursday, 7 p.m. Doors open 5 p.m. $1,000 jackpot every week.
BINGO: Damascus, Va., Volunteer Fire Dept., 919 S. Shady Ave., Saturdays, (276) 475-3811; Saltville Rescue Squad, 126 Battleground Ave., Mondays, (276) 496-4531; Saltville, Va., Ruritan Club, beside fire department, Wednesdays, Fridays, 4:30 p.m., (276) 496-3716 or 496-3900; Wytheville, Va., Old Recreation Center, Fourth Street, Wednesdays, sponsored by American Legion Post 9.
COMMEMORATIVE ORNAMENTS: Bristol Kiwanis Club has Bristol landmark ornaments. $10 per ornament. Available at Victor Hardy Jewelers, Jean Burnette Boxwood, Akard Funeral Home and Buntings. Anna Horne (423) 878-5946 or Virginia Rutherford (423) 764-5972.
ABINGDON SENIOR CENTER: Abingdon, Va., 300 Senior Dr., free senior Tuesday breakfast, first, second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 8:45 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, 6:30 p.m. Light dinner, 5:45 p.m., $6 per person. (276) 628-5859; Nutrition education, third Tuesday, 10 a.m. (276) 676-6309.
WE CARE DINNERS: Abingdon, Va., 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.
PARKS
NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK: Duffield, Va., Cove Ridge Center, Feb. 27, 2-4 p.m., Candle-light Series with JB and the Honey Beans. $7 at door.
SYCAMORE SHOALS STATE HISTORIC AREA: Elizabethton, Tenn., 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.
WILDERNESS ROAD STATE PARK: Ewing, Va.; daily activities include docu-drama, interpretive programs (276) 445-3065, wildernessroad@dcr.virginia.gov or www.martinsstation.com.