Classes Calendar

CLASSES

A LIKELY YARN: Abingdon, Va., 213 Pecan St., Various classes. For 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 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.

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS: Jonesborough, Tenn., Senior Center, every Friday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. instructed by Wade Barnham, $5 per session. (423) 753-1083 or maricar@onesboroughtn.org.

BARTER THEATRE CLASSES: Mountain City, Tenn., 211 N. Church St., Heritage Hall, theatre satellite classes taught by Barter professionals. Registrations are now being accepted. Classes are for kindergarten-2^nd grade; 3^rd-6^th grade and 7^th-12^th grade. For more information, call Karen Sabo at (276) 619-33, education@bartertheatre.com or www.BarterTheatre.com and click on young audiences and then classes and workshops.

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.

BOATING SAFEY AND EDUCATION CLASS: Abingdon, Va., 15605 Porterfield Highway, Washington County Moose Family Center, Feb. 18, 9 a.m. Boating Safety and Education class through the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Open to the public and free of charge. Following the class, the participants will receive their boating license. Concession stand will be available for food purchases. (276) 628-2764.

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.

CART ART CLASSES: Richlands, Va., Southwest Virginia Community College, through April 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Minds Wide-Open Children and the Arts series. Classes are for 2^nd though 5^th grade levels. $20 per class for CART member; $30 per class for non-CART member; Buchanan Hall, introductory class of pottery, leather and mask making. March 10, 4^th and 5^th grade levels; April 14, 2^nd and 3^rd grade levels; April 28, 4^th and 5^th grade levels; All classes 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring bag lunch. CART member, $20 per class; non-CART members, $30 per class. For information and to register (276) 963-3385 or CART@roadrunner.com.

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER COURSE: Virginia Highlands Community College. Shape Up Your Career with this new program for the fall semester. Class size limited. Call for details. (276) 739-2430.

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; 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.

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.

COLLEGE FOR OLDER ADULTS: Abingdon, Va., Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, winter term for 50 or older students through Feb. 23. Classes are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning 10 a.m. with special classes nd field rips offered on Mondays and Fridays. For information (276) 619-4300 or www.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 CLASSES: Kingsport Ballet, Zumba: Tuesdays and Fridays, 10-11 a.m. $6 per class (childcare is available for $1 per child); Adult Ballet: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Pilates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. (423) 378-3967 or email info@kingsportballet.org.

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.

DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S: Meadowview, Va., 28421 Lee Highway, Unitarian Church of the Highlands, Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Free dance classes for folks with Parkinson’s Disease. (276) 944-3435 or (276) 944-5363. Family members and friends welcome.

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

EXTREME DANCE COMPANY: Abingdon, Va., Glade Spring, Va., Chilhowie, Va., recreational classes, competitive teams; ages 3 to 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.

GOLF CONDITIONING WITH PILATES: Abingdon, Va., 1060 W. Main St., 10-session Pilates for Golf Workshop meets Jan. 31, 6-7 p.m. and weekly until April 3. $149 online or $159 paid in person. (276) 623-0040Call (276) 623-0040 or register online at www.exceptionalbodypilates.com.

HEALING ARTS CENTER: Bristol, Va., 36 Moore St., classes in Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Holistic Nutrition for adults and children. (276) 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.

HEALTH RESOURCES CENTER: Johnson City, Tenn., The Mall, Annex Classroom, various classes and events, through December. (423) 915-5200.

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 Carmen Harton (276) 608-1698 or Connie Sharrett (276) 608-9553.

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, various classes. (276) 628-7721 or email holstonmtnarts@gmail.com.

JONESBOROUGH AREA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER: Various educational workshops and classes ranging from exercises, health, art, diabetes and trips. Classes are free, unless admission charge is noted. For information, contact Marcia Rountree, (423) 753-1083 or maricar@jonesboroughtn.org.

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.

LAYS HARDWARE CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Coeburn, Va., 409 Front St. E. 2^nd Floor Studio, Beginner’s Stained Glass Class, $60. To sign up for class or for more information contact Susan L. Powers, (276) 429-5380 or studio@layshardware.com.

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.

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.

PAL’S: Kingsport, Tenn., 1001 Konnarock Road, Pal’s Corporate Office Training Center, Jan. 24-25, Achieving World Class Results. $800 per person. Class is taught by David J. McClaskey. (423) 276-4901 or contact Clay Rolston at clay@palsweb.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.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE/DANCE CLASSES: Meadowview, Va., 28421 Lee Highway, Unitarian Universalist Church of the Highlands, Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Free dance classes for folks with Parkinson’s Disease. Dress comfortably. For information call (276) 944-5363, (276) 944-3435 or www.danceforpd.org.

SALSA DANCE CLASS: Bristol, Va., 36 Moore St., Healing Arts Center, Salsa classes Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. taught by professional dance instructor BJ Goliday. $10 per class/$40 a month. (276) 466-4183 or (276) 628-4233.

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.

SEWING CLASSES: Newbern, Va., 5240 Wilderness Road. Wilderness Road Regional Museum, sewing classes Monday-Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring own sewing machine. (540) 674-4835.

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

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC TECHNOLOGY TRAINING: Kingsport, 300 West Market St., Kingsport Center for Higher Education, Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day with lunch provided. The course includes PV history and market developments, Solar concepts and terminology, Onsite PV system configurations and components and PV safety. A pre-screening exam is required for all registrants. To schedule the career readiness exam contact: Tennessee Career Center at Kingsport, 1140 East Center St., Kingsport, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Monday-Friday, (423) 224-1812. To register for the course contact Patricia Wells, UT Center for Industrial Sevices, (615) 253-6371 or patricia.wells@tennessee.edu.

SQUARE DANCE CLASSES: Mountain City, Tenn., First Methodist Church, Mondays, 6:30 p.m. $4 per night, (423) 538-0540; Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman Lodge, Mondays, 6:30 p.m., $4 (423) 534-0415; Jonesborough, Tenn., Jonesborough Seniors’ Center, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. (423) 638-7784. In addition, round dance classes Tuesdays, at East Carters Valley, (423) 245-3547.

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.

VIRGINIA MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM: Abingdon, Va., Southwest Virginia Education Center, Feb. 16-May 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m. The Holston Rivers Chapter is enrolling students for the 2012 basic training class. The course offers diverse classes on all aspects of Southwest Virginia ecology. $100 tuition fee covers registration fees, field trips, books and other resources. For information and an application, contact: Monica Hoel – mhoel1985@gmail.com or (276) 944-3516 or Shauna Russell – srussel@bvp.org.

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.

WILLIAM KING MUSEUM: Abingdon, Va., 415 Academy Drive, William King Museum, variety of classes for adults and youth. 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.

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.

ZUMBA FITNESS: Abingdon, Nautilus Body Works & Fitness Center, Zumba Group Classes. 5:30-6:30 Monday-Wednesday; Chilhowie Library, Old C High School, Monday-Wednesday, 7:35-9 p.m.; Lebanon LMU Methodist Church, Tuesday, 7:15-9 p.m. Lebanon SVTDC, Technolgoy Center, Thursday, 7;15-9 p.m. First class is free. Classes $5 per class. (276) 623-1318.