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ADULT CLASSES: Tazewell, Va., Tazewell County Career and Technical Center, Auto Servicing Tech, Basic Computer Applications/Keyboarding, Carpentry, Welding, classes begin Jan. 12; 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, Mt. Rogers Regional Adult Education offices, 625 W. Main St.; Bristol and counties of Washington, Smyth, Wythe, Bland, Grayson; GED, English as a second language; (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; basic personal computer use, e-mail basics, digital photography, social networking; spring, fall sessions planned at Lebanon center; $10 each class or $35 for all four; (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.

ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, Depot Square downtown; variety of fall classes; portrait painting, basic drawing, Plein Air painting, terra cotta clay Easter bunnies, ink and watercolor, basic digital photography, watercolor for children, tapestry weaving and more; register at least three days before class. (276) 628-9091.

ASIST SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING: Big Stone Gap, Developmental Services, Jan. 25, 26, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; free; emphasizes suicide first aid, helping a person at risk stay safe, how to seek further help; registration limited to 20, pre-register with Hannah holbrook at (276) 523-4357.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

COLLEGE FOR OLDER ADULTS: Abingdon, Southwest Va. Higher Education Center; for ages 50 and older; various classes meet once a week during daylight hours; membership fee entitles you to take one or more courses; (276) 619-4300 or www.swcenter.edu.

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.

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.; Beginner Salsa, Merngue, Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Latin dance aerobics, Mondays, 6 p.m., join anytime, $10 per dancer, no partner required; beginning belly dance, Mondays, $7 p.m., dress in costumes; summer hip-hop, Tuesdays, 5 p.m., free for high school students only; lady’s Latin line dance, Thursdays, 8 p.m; lyrical for children, adults, Thursdays; toddler dance, Saturdays; pre-register at (423) 292-9512.

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

ENTREPRENEUR EXPRESS WORKSHOPS: Bristol, Tenn., King College Student Center Complex, Feb. 23, 9 a.m.-noon, free, pre-register at (423) 989-4850 or www.vastartup.org; also Lebanon, Va., Russell County Conference Center, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-noon, free, pre-register at (276) 889-8041 or www.vastartup.org.

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 TRANSITION CLASSES: Abingdon, Mt. Rogers Regional Adult Education, 160 Opportunity Lane; improve skills in reading, writing, math; pass COMPASS test, enroll at VHCC in college credit classes; babysitting, help with transportation provided; Monday, Wednesday nights, 6-9 p.m.; (276) 739-2547 or (800) 322-7748.

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.

HEALING ARTS CENTER: Bristol, Va., 36 Moore St.; Group Meditation, ongoing on monthly basis, all levels; nutritional consulation summer special; reservations at (276) 466-4183 or alternatives@bristolhealingarts.com.

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 spring classes and workshops include Puppetry and Mask, Impprovisation/Scene Study, Acting for the Young Professional, Acting I, Beginners Drama I and II; various times, space limited; register at (423) 791-4440 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.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..; Chix with Stix, Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., $5; Block-A-Month Club, second Tuesday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon and third Tuesday, 3-5 p.m.; Drop and Spin, first Saturday; various other ongoing projects; free, reservations required; register at (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, 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, DoubleTree 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, Old High School, Monday’s and Wednesday’s, 6-8:30 p.m. under instruction of Master Jason Gullion Sr. Classes sponsored by Shanaki Martial Arts and the Chilhowie Wellness and Parks Department. (276) 685-8430.

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.

PAL’S BUSINESS EXCELLENCE INSTITUTE: Kingsport Pal’s training facility, Jan. 13-14; principles, practices you can integrate into your organization; for executives, managers at all levels, quality control professionals; $800/person; register at (423) 276-4901, clay@palsweb.com 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 PUMP: Abingdon, 1060 W. Main St., Exceptional Body Pilates, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. for 55 minutes. The benefits of pilates plus cardio! taught by Pam Kramer; Pilates for lunch, short, intense, well-rounded workout in 30 minutes taught by Joann Melgar, Monday and Wednesday, noon; four classes $40; lunch class, $7 per session. (276) 623-0040.

QUILTING/FELTING/CROCHET CLASSES: Kingsport, Dancing Threads Studio, various classes through January. Cindi Huss, (423) 245-5408, www.cindihuss.com or cindi@cindihuss.com.

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

ROCKY TOP GUN PERMIT SCHOOL: Elizabethton, Old Bristol Highway B&K Community Center, Jan. 16, Tennessee handgun permit training class, 8:30 p.m. Instructor will be Ken Potter. $50. (423) 543-6048 or (423) 542-8064.

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, 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.

TAX WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS: Bristol, Va., Bristol Public Library, 701 Goode St., J. Henry Kegley meeting room, Jan. 16, 1-2 p.m.; offered by Birthplace of Country Music Alliance; artist development workshop on tax issues; free; (276) 591-4667.

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.

WILLIAM KING MUSEUM: Abingdon, 415 Academy Dr.; adult art classes include Portrait in Clay, Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Feb. 16, 1-3:30 p.m., register at 628-6778; Jewelry, Feb. 2, 9. 16, 23, 6-8 p.m., register at 628-9950; Experience in Pastel Painting, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10 a.m.-noon, register at 628-9006; also art studio, Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., ages 5-12; Saturday Art Partners, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 5 and older, must be accompanied by adult; register now for fall adult art classes in painting, clay, knitting, simple origami, meditative suminigashi, wearable fantasies and more; fees; pre-register at (276) 628-5005.

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.