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A LIKELY YARN: Abingdon, 213 Pecan St., Various classes in May. 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.

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, 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 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.

ARTS DEPOT: Abingdon, Depot Square downtown, May 17-19, watercolor workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. led by Maine and Florida artist Harry Thompson. $185, $90 payable with registration, balance due first day of workshop. (276) 628-9091 or www.abingdonartsdepot.org.

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.

BIBLE CLASSES: Glade Spring, Lebanon Baptist Association building, 29491 Lee Highway, Mondays, through May 10, 6-8:50 p.m. Preaching and Communication taught by Chad Johnson, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Meadowview. Thursdays, through May 13, 6-8:50 p.m., Church History by Jack Garland, pastor of Riverside Baptist Church, Chilhowie. For more information, contact Gary Chapman, (866) 223-9344 or email gary.chapman@vbmb.org.

BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION: Lebanon, Va., Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center, May 15, The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will provide a class, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration required. $5 site fee. (276) 889-8180 or www.svtdc.

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.

BUSINESS SEMINARS: Lebanon, Southwest Virginia Technology Development Center, May 13, business writing course, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; May 20, business etiquette course, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., $50 per class and pre-registration required three days before start of each class. Lunch, refreshments and course materials are included in prices. (276) 889-8180 or www.svtdc.org/reg. For information contact Elana Todt, (276) 889-8183.

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; Spring term, through May 13, $35; 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.

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.

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 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.

INNOVATIVE BIBLICAL STORYTELLING: Milligan, Tenn., Milligan College, Milligan’s Hardin Hall, May 10-28, by bestselling author and storyteller, Steven James. Available to current college students and high school students seeking dual enrollment credit. Meets Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (800) 262-8337 or e-mail admissions@milligan.edu.

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.

LEAN SIX SIGMA OVERVIEW WORKSHOP: Wytheville, New River Community College, Edwards Hall, May 25, 9:30 a.m. The event will present the principles and applications of Lean Manufacturing and the process improvement tools of Six Sima with a combinatoin of lecture and hands-on simulation. Contact Linda Newman at (276) 223-4709.

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.

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, May 11, Will Improve Now (WIN) Winter Session. $450 per person; June 7, Making Your Employees the Competitive Advantage, $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; Pilates for Golf(tm), 10-sessions, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 29, $119, taught by Joann Melgar. (276) 623-0040.

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, May 15, Tennessee handgun permit training class, beginning 8:30 a.m. $50. For more information and to enroll, call (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.

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., Jewelry Class. For information or to register, (276) 628-9950 or e-mail Patricia Mighell at jewelry_class@me.com.; 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.

YOUTH CONSERVATORIES: Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, Godspell Jr. Class is June 13-18. The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood is open to kindergarten through 12th grade with registration May 10 at 7 p.m. Class will run June 21-July 2. (423) 753-1010, (423) 791-4440 or www.jonesboroughtheatre.com.

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.