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

ABA AT HOME FOR AUTISTIC CHILD WORKSHOP: Gray, Tenn., July 6, 13, 20, 5:30-9 p.m., sponsored by Kresge’s Krew Foundation and Applachian Behavior Support Services. The goal is to provide parents with an introduction to the training, materials and support necessary to conduct an assessment of their child’s current adaptive skills (language, play, self-help, etc.), determine which skills should be taught first, identify effective reinforcers that will help parents teach their children new skills and learn some ABA teaching strategies that will help parents teach their children more quickly with fewer mistakes, and with more fun. Materials fee applies. Call Renee at (423) 676-1369 or renee@abssbehavior.com.

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

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

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

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

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

ART CLASSES: Abingdon, 415 Academy Drive, William King Museum, Variety of classes for adults. for information, (276) 628-5005 or www.williamkingmuseum.org.
Museum hours: Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5.

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

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

BALLROOM DANCING: Marion, 107 E. Main St., General Francis Marion Hotel, new session of ballroom, swing and latin dance classes. Dances that may be taught are swing, rumba, cha cha, tango, waltz, foxtrot, salsa, samba, shag, 7:30-8:30 p.m. No experience needed. 4 week sessions, $40 per person. (276) 783-5349 or (276) 759-4870.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

DANCE: Kingsport, Stardust Dance Centre, 323 E. Sullivan St.; Zumba, Salsa, Belly Dance, Hip-Hop Raggaeton, Swing, Mondays, 6 p.m.; Tribal Belly Dance, beginner and intermediate, Thursdays, 8 p.m.; Beginners Swing, Lindy Hop, Charleston Beginner Ballroom, Thursdays 7 p.m.; Waltz, Rumba, Tango, Cha-Cha, Foxtrot and Swing, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required on some classes. No partner necessary. (423) 429-8443.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: Wise, Va., Clisso Photography and Introduction to digital photography, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; July 17, Printing your images, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $75 per person. Limited space, reserve your spot now. (276) 328-5200.

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

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

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

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

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

GLOBAL EXECUTIVE MBA PROGRAM: Abingdon, Old Dominion University is launching a program tailored to distance learning students. First class begins Jan. 2011. Students must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited intitution. July 15 is early deadline for admission. For info: http://bpa.odu.edu/gemba or call ODU Distance Learning, (276) 619-4318 or e-mail Donnie Estep esep@odu.edu.
HEALING ARTS CENTER: Bristol, Va., 36 Moore St. Group Meditation, ongoing on monthly basis, all levels; nutritional consulation summer special; reservations at (276) 466-4183 or alternatives@bristolhealingarts.com; Aug. 15, Riki Crystals Class. Hands-on course on how to use crystals for Reiki healing, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $80 with $20 discount offered to those who attended prior crystal course by harmony Crossings. Limited class, registration required. orders@harmonycrossings.com or call Jenn (423) 646-4620.

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

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

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

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

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION: Johnson City, Tenn., July 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wish Granter training session for volunters that go out and meet the wish child and their family, work with famiily on making wish come true. Wendy Belanger 94230 989-9474 or wendy.belanger@wishetnorg.

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 BEI TRAINING: Kingsport, Pal’s training facility, July 19-20, Accelerating Improvement; July 21, building lasting Relationships, $450 per person. (423) 276-4901 or www.palsbei.com.

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

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

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

PILATES 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; through Aug. 12, 18 classes Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. $80. Pilates pump Mondays (Pam Kramer); basic/intermediate pilates Thursdays (Joann Melgar); Equipment session time slots for eight weeks, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. 8 classes, $176; 16 classes, $320. Work on reformer and chair. (276) 623-0040.

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

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

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.

THE SETTLERS MUSEUM OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA: Smyth County, Va., off I-81, exit 54 (Groseclose), Saturdays June-August, Saturday School Series. Visitors can take a class in the 1894 one-room school house beginning 10 a.m. Topics range from soap making to an edible/medicinal plant walk. $5 per adult/12 and under free. (276) 686-4401 or www.settlersmuseum.com.

UVA-WISE ONLINE: The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is offering online courses beginning July 2 and July 6-Aug 7. For information about course offerings, tuition, fees and registration contact the Registrar’s Office, (276) 328-0116 or www.uvawise.edu/summer. For new students interested in online courses, contact the Admissions Office, (276) 328-0102.

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.

WINDOWS 7 WORKSHOP: Bristol, Va., Bristol Public Library, July 12, Leinbach Services will present free workshop from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. There will be free catered lunch for first 15 pepole that sign up and for purchase by others. www.july12inbristol.eventbrite.com.

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

YOUTH CONSERVATORIES: Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood, through July 2. (423) 753-1010, (423) 791-4440 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: Abingdon, Arts Depot, July 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will be done Plein-Air at a local scenic site. $40 payable with registration. (276) 628-9091.

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.