Calendars

REUNIONS

GLADE SPRING REUNION: Glade Baptist Family Center. June 4, bring a covered dish. Everyone will meet June 3, 6 p.m. at Harbor House, Abingdon. For info call Frances Thomas (276) 429-5771 or George Owens (276) 944-5709.

MCCRAY FAMILY: Hayter’s Gap Community Center, June 4. Bring a covered dish for lunch at noon. For info: Doris McCray O’Quinn, (276) 944-3961 or numerounomommy@hotmail.com.

GRAYBEAL REUNION: Bristol, Va., Sugar Hollow Park, Shelter A. June 5, noon-6 p.m. Bring a covered dish.

MASON 7 DIXON ANNUAL PICNIC REUNION: Kingsport, Tenn., Warriors Path Park Recreation Building, June 11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all former employees. For information, (423) 735-7133 or (276) 646-3708.

BARR REUNION: Washington County, Va., Washington County Park, shelters no. 2 and 3. June 25, dawn to dusk, Matt and May Barr family and descendants of Matthew and Ellen Henderson Barr. Bring covered dish and item for raffle. Mary Grindstaff (423) 574-1223 or May Barr (276) 628-6010.

EDWARD AND BITTY KELLY 2^nd ANNUAL FAMILY REUNION: Lebanon, Va., Russell County Convention Center, June 11, 10 a.m., $20. Lunch at noon with visit to Edward Kelly Cemetery in the afternoon. Otis Kelly (931) 801-8005 or odie1112003@yahoo.com.

 WEAVER-BURNETTE: Bristol, Tenn., Steele Creek Park, The Civitan Shelter, July 9, Bring a covered dish (if able) and a chair. For more info call Dru Fleenor at (423) 878-7121 or email halfpintDE@aol.com. (subject Family Reunion).

VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1991: 20^TH class reunion this summer. To update your information contact Diane Stewart Parks (423) 797-0701 or email from classes’ facebook webpage.

THS CLASS OF ’81, 30^TH REUNION: Bristol Tennessee High School Class of 1981 is searching for classmates for reunion to be held during Bristol’s Rhythm and Roots Reunion Sept. 16-18. If you have not been contacted, or if you know the whereabouts of someone from the class of 1981 contact Gail English Oliver at gailoliverhomes@yahoo.com or (423) 914-5575 or Tracey Godsey Harmon at tgodseyh@aol.com.

THS CLASS OF ’71, 40^TH REUNION: Bristol Tennessee High School Class of 1971 seeking classmates for reunion, www.thsclassof1971.org.  

FUNDRAISER

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT: Bristol, Tenn., 6045 Old Jonesboro Road, Bristol Country Club, May 24, All proceeds will benefit Girls Incorporated of Bristol. Morning registration 7:30 a.m., shot gun start, 8:30 a.m.; afternoon registration 12:30 p.m. shot gun start 1:30 p.m. For info contact Kelly Robinson (423) 989-4720 or (423) 534-2044.

BLUE FOR PINK: Blountville, Tenn., 999 Cross Community Road, Blountville Little League, May 26, 6-10 p.m. Blue for Pink (TN District 5 Umpire Association & District 5 Little League) Umpires wear Pink. Activities include bake sale, face painting and more. Free admission to the games. Proceeds go toward Susan G. Komen For The Cure.

BELIEVERS MOTORCYCLE RIDE: June 4, Registration 9 a.m. at Mt. Olive Church with a free breakfast. Ride begins 10 a.m. at Mt. Olive Church in Wise, Va., and goes to Splashdam Baptist Church in Haysi, Va. Free lunch will be served at end of the ride. Free door prizes will be given out. All proceeds go to American Cancer Society, Relay fo Life. Donations will be made in the name of Eli Sutherland. Raffle drawing for a new 2010 XL 883N Iron Harley Davison at conclusion of the ride. Tickets $10 each or 6 or $50. For information contact Yvonna o’Quinna at yvonnaa_98@yahoo.com.

BEAULAH LAND BAPTIST CHURCH: Bristol, Va., 14370 Old Jonesboro Road, June 4, Ladies Circle is having a fund raiser which includes household items, knick knacks, clothes, plants and baked goods. There will be drinks, hotdogs and trimmings and live music. 100 percent of proceeds go back into the community. (423) 878-1758 or (424) 416-8234.

MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER: Cleveland Community Center, June 4, 2 p.m. Remembering Hubert Haworth. Music from 2-5 p.m. by Bill McCall, Green Spring Men and Central Baptist Church Singers. Barbeque dinner 5 p.m. cake, auctions, door prizes and more.

SOUTH HOLSTON RURITAN CLUB: Bristol, Tenn., 425 Meadow Creek Road, June 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. annual rummage sale fundraiser. All proceeds go to the South Holston Ruritan Scholarship Fund. All volunteer help and any items you can donate will be greatly appreciated. (423) 878-3222 or www.southholstonruritan.org.

 COOKBOOK SALE: Ann Carter Lee United Daughters of the Confederacy has for sale the cookbook “Dixie Delight”, which contains authentic war recipes and present day recipes. Money raised will go toward restoring our confederate soldier in Bristol, $12. (add $3 for mailing). Contact Joyce Kistner, (276) 669-2448 to order.

HIGHLANDS EDUCATIONAL LITERACY PROGRAM: Meadowview, Va., 13168 Meadowview Square. Lucinda pins and a variety of gift baskets are available to benefit the literacy program. (276) 944-5144.

TURKEY SHOOT: Bristol Goodson Lions Club, Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; proceeds help those in need within the community; Mick Arnold, (276) 669-3417.

WAYS TO HELP

ABUSE ALTERNATIVES INC.: In need of volunteers to aid in helping those who are victims of domestic violence. This organization provides domestic violence intervention services to residents of the City of Bristol Tenn., City of Bristol, Va., Sullivan County, Tenn., Washington County, Va., and Bluff City, Tenn. For information or to apply (423) 652-9093.

SULLIVAN COUNTY IMAGINATION LIBRARY: Give a gift to the library and provide books for an entire year to children. The library is a local affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and in conjunction with the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation provides one age-appropriate, quality book each month, delivered to the homes of children ages 0-5 who are registered for the program. Visit www.scimaginationlibrary.org to find out how to contribute.

FOOD PROGRAM: Dawn of Hope Development Center will sponsor the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be provided at no charge to eligible mentally challenged adults served at Dawn of Hope Stratton, 500 East Oakland Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601.

FAMILIES NEEDED: International Student Exchange is looking for volunteer families to host high school students from around the world, for school year 2011-2012. Visit www.iseusa.com to learn more, contact Louise, Regional Director or at (540) 286-2529 or by email at LouiseNVA@cox.net.

SMALL MIRACLES THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING CENTER: Kingsport, Tenn. Looking for businesses to discount or donate equine-related services or products, plumbing, electrical, hardware, legal, accounting, etc. Email smiracles@chartertn.net.

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER: Blountville, Tenn. Needs donations of items to distribute to children who receive services at the center including cookies, crackers, cakes, raisins, juice boxes. Must be individually packaged, commercially produced. Homemade items not accepted. Also journals and pens for their therapy program and gift cards in $10 increments from Wal-Mart, Target for children’s birthday gift. (423) 279-1222.

GRAYSON HIGHLANDS STATRE PARK: Mouth of Wilson, Va. Volunteers needed for 10^th Annual Haunted Hayride, Oct. 9. Special effects, characters, set-up prior to event and serving refreshments volunteers are needed. Email Kevin Kelly at kevin.kelley@dcr.virginia.gov or call (276) 579-7092.

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE: Change a life, be a mentor. For information on volunteer opportunities or to request an application, (423) 247-3240 or www.bigbrothersbigsistersetn.org.

HOPE HOUSE OF SCOTT COUNTY: Gate City, Va. Volunteers needed. Training provided for hotline calls, direct services to clients, clerical assistance and shelter coverage, etc. (276) 386-1313. Volunteers at Dan Paul Closet Thrift Store for general operational duties must be 18 years of age and able to lift 25 lbs. (276) 386-7143.

HIGHER FAITH MINISTRIES’ CLOTHES CLOSET: Bristol, Tenn., 807 Edgemont Avenue, beside Vance Middle School. Open first and third Tuesday, 5 to 8 p.m. Accepting donations of clothing for all ages, toys, household items and more to distribute to those in need. Financial donations welcome for rent, utilities, etc. Charlie and Becky Hale, (423) 764-7904.

PEOPLE PLACE: 400 Shelby St., No. 100, Bristol, TN 37620. Arc of Sullivan County seeking funds to continue various programs serving people with developmental disabilities. Contributions welcome.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED: American Cultural Exchange Service needs host families for foreign exchange students. Local coordinator, Della Taylor, (423) 928-6831 or national office at (800) 661-2237.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED: ASSE International Student Exchange accepting applications from host families. Students are pre-screened, insured, speak English and have own spending money. They arrive shortly before school begins and return at end of school year. (800) 677-2773 or www.asse.com.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED: North West Peace International Student Program looking for families to host students ages 15-18 from various countries. All are pre-screened, speak English, have medical insurance, own expense money and are locally supervised. (423) 764-3957 or (866) 846-3977.

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM: World Heritage is seeking local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries around the world. Contact WH Head Office at (800) 888-9040 or info@world-heritage.org.

CAMELOT CARE CENTERS: Kingsport, Tenn., 2991 Ft. Henry Drive, Provides therapeutic foster care, adoption for area children, 24-hour support for families, reimbursement for caring for these children. Free training in Tri-Cities. Kelly Whitaker, (877) 607-7749.

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER: Kingsport, Tenn., and surrounding area for ages 16 and up. Provide comfort to hospice patients through regular visits at local facilities. Support patients and families through companionship or providing breaks for the caregivers. Companion hospice families who have lost a loved one through becoming a hospice bereavement volunteer. Weekly phone calls to families to provide emotional and/or spiritual support takes about 2-4 hours per week. Free training and certification. Volunteer coordinator, (423) 288-9777.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Bristol, Va. Girls Incorporated of Bristol is teaming up with Mickey and Minnie offering free one-day Disney pass to any volunteer who spends at least six hours at Girls Inc. Pre-register at www.disneyparks.com to be eligible. (276) 669-8686 or Heather Johnson at heather_girlsinc@charter.net.

ETSU’S MARTIN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: Johnson City, The Mary B. Martin School of the Arts needs volunteers as ushers, in the box office helping with administrative and marketing tasks. Training sessions available. Individuals 16 and older may call (423) 439-8587 or email ehleah@etsu.edu.

 CLASSES

A LIKELY YARN: Abingdon, Va., 213 Pecan St., Various classes. Regular 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., closed Sundays. For more information, (276) 628-2143 or www.alikelyyarn.com.

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

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

ADULT EDUCATION: Abingdon, Va., 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 READING/WRITING CLASSES: Highlands Educational Literacy Program. Improve your reading and writing with free one-on-one tutoring. To register (276) 944-5144.

ADULT WORKSHOPS: Big Stone Gap, Va., 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 course offerings, (276) 889-8180 or www.svtdc.org.

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

BALLROOM DANCE: Abingdon, Va., 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, Tenn., 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.

BASIC DRAWING TECHNIQUES: Chilhowie, Va., 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, Va., 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. (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: 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 email 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 email eastcoastcheer@hotmail.com.

CHILD ABUSE TRAINING: Blountville, Tenn., 154 Blountville Bypass, Sullivan County Education Health Department Building, June 9, 6-8 p.m. Class on identifying and reporting child abuse. Register by calling (423) 279-1222.

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

CLASSICAL GUITAR: Offered to Richlands, Va., Tazewell, Va., 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, (276) 964-7742.

CLOGGING CLASSES: Norton, Va. 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, Va., 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 available.

COOKING CLASSES: Abingdon, Va., 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 (276) 619-4300.

COOKING ALONG THE CROOKED ROAD: Abingdon, Va., One Partnership Circle, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, May 16, 6-9 p.m. Eating Healthy & Local with the Flaccaventos, $30; May 20, 6-9 p.m. Friday Evening by The Fire with Aaron Hicks, $40; May 23, 6-9 p.m. Delicious Nutritious Summer Salads. Register online at www.swcenter.edu or call (276) 619-4300.

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, Tenn., 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.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Abingdon, Va., Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, May 25, 8:30-4:30 p.m. Training sponsored by a grant from the Va. Department of Health’s Division of Prevention & Health Promotion. (276) 5254-1574 or fax, (276) 623-5218.

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

ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIST PROGRAM: Johnson City, Tenn., East Tennessee State University, May 26. $3,600 includes workbooks, online course access and a certificate of completion. Call (800) 201-1141 for registration. For further information, ETSU office of Professional Development at (800) 222-3878.

EXCEPTIONAL BODY PILATES: Abingdon, Va., Stone Mill Village Shopping Center, Summer Tune-Up, $109, 4 Pilates Pump classes (Cardio!), 4 Pilates mat classes (Strength and flexibility!), 2 private apparatus sessions (upper and lower body challenges) (value: $156). (276) 823-0040. Register online at www.exceptionalbodypilates.com.

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

FREE ADOPTION SEMINARS: Kingsport, Tenn., 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, Tenn., 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: 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: Locations in Wythe and Bland counties. Mount Rogers Regional Adult Education Program, (800) 322-7748.

GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM: Abingdon, Va., Old Dominion University is launching a program tailored to distance learning students. Students must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. For info: http://bpa.odu.edu/gemba or call ODU Distance Learning, (276) 619-4318 or email Donnie Estep estep@odu.edu.

HEALING ARTS CENTER: Bristol, Va., 36 Moore St., classes  in Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Holistic Nutrition for adults and children. 9276) 466-4183 or alternatives@bristolhealingarts.com. Your first class is free. Additional classes are $37 month for one class a week or $55 for two classes a week per month and unlimited classes $65 a month.

HEALING MEDITATION: Abingdon, Va., 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, Va., 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. Registration, (276) 944-5144.

HOLSTON MOUNTAIN ARTISANS (formerly The Cave House): Abingdon, Va., 214 Park St., Artisans’ Annex, Fourth Saturday of each month, basket weaving classes, 9 a.m., $10 plus cost of materials. No pre-registration. (276) 619-4658, (276) 944-6100 or holstonmtartsa@gmail.com.

JONESBOROUGH REPERTORY THEATRE: Jonesborough, Tenn., various 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, Va., Old High School, Wednesdays and Fridays, 5:30 p.m., $3 per class. Contact Kelly Spencer-Hill, (276) 646-3232.

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, Va., 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.

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, Va., 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, Tenn., 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, Tenn., 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.

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

MASTER ONLINE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE: Abingdon, Va., Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, May 25, 5-7 p.m. nightly. The class is designed to assist educators develop strategies and best practices in teaching online courses. $240. For information, contact Penny McCallum, (276) 619-4311, pmccal5@vt.edu or Susan Wilson, (276) 619-4310 or jackson@vt.edu.

MODELING AND SIMULATION: Abingdon, Va., 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 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE INSTITUTE TRAINING: Kingsport, Tenn., 1001 Konnarock Road, Pal’s Training Facility, June 8-9, Seven Habits of Highly Effective Managers. To register by May 20 go to PalsBEI.com. 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, Va., 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, Va., 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.

SCHOOL LIBRARIAN: Abingdon, Va., Of I-81, exit 14, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, on campus of Virginia Highlands Community College, May 24, 6 p.m. Information session  for online school librarian program this fall from Old Dominion University Distance learning. To be eligible for consideration you should be: licensed as a teacher in the Commonwealth of Virginia, desire endorsement as school librarian, teaching/residing in Virginia Superintendent’s counties of Washington, Smyth, Russell, Buchanan, Wise, Lee, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Wythe, Dickenson, Grayson, Pulaski, Tazewell, Scott or cities of Bristol, Norton, Galax, and Radford. For information contact Connie Estep, Site Director, (276) 619-4318 or cestep@odu.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.

SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING: Abingdon, Va., 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, Tenn., 1651 W. Elk Ave.; various traditional arts workshops, other events, held throughout the year; call (423) 543-5808.

THE HEALTH RESOURCES CENTER: Johnson City, Tenn., Medical Center’s outreach facility in The Mall at Johnson City, various classes. To register or for information, call The Health Professionals at (423) 952-3700 or (800) 888-5551, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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, Va., 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.

ZUMBA: Chilhowie, Va., old high school, Mondays, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Fridays, 5:30 p.m.; Fridays class will add some Core/Abs work – a little Pilates – a little Yoga – a little strength training with small weights, resistance bands, Pilates – Magic Circle for a full body workout.  Kelly Spencer-Hill, (276) 646-3232.