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A LIKELY YARN: Abingdon, 213 Pecan St., various classes during December. For information call (276) 628-2143.

ACTING CLASSES: Jonesborough, Tenn., 125 1/2 West Main St., Jonesborough Repertory Theatre, Transformative Theatre, through Dec. 7, 4-5:30 p.m.; Improvisation “Improv”/Scene Study Intensive, through Dec. 7, 5:30-7 p.m.; Acting for the Young Professional, through Dec. 8, 4-5:30 p.m.; Acting II, through Dec. 9, 4-5 p.m.; Jack and the Beanstalk: A Physical Approach to Theatre, through Dec. 9, 5-6:30; Beginners Drama; through Dec. 10; Acting I, through Dec. 10. For information call (423) 791-4440 or e-mail JRT at .

ADULT CLASSES: Tazewell, Va., Tazewell County Career and Technical Center, Tuesdays, Thursdays; auto servicing, basic computer, carpentry, masonry, small engines/ATV, welding, machine piecing and quilting; register now at the center (276) 988-2529; 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 http://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 http://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.

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 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 UTILITIES: Internet class, free to the public, “Using the Internet Safely and Efficiently. Class will be at the Bristol Public library, Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m. For information (276) 669-4112.

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 .

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 http://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.; free dance workshops, dance cruise seminar, Dec. 5, 2-5 p.m., giveways, door prizes and more. Free dance workshops, Dec. 12, 11-11:45 a.m., children’s Irish Step; 12-12:45, children’s Ballroom; 1-1:45, children’s Hip Hop; 2-2:45, adult Hip Hop; 3-3:45, Belly Dance; 4-4:45, Hula; 5-5:45 West Coast Swing; 6-6:45, Bachata; 7-8:45, Salsa; dance until 10 p.m. 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.

DANCE: Marion, Va., General Francis Marion Hotel, 107 E. Main St.; Tuesdays,  beginners, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; ballrom, swing, Latin, no experience needed, no partner required; $40 per person for four-week session; register at (276) 783-5349 or 783-4800.

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, ; http://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 .

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 .
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.

INTERNET CLASS: Bristol Public Library, Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m., Bristol Virginia Utilities is offering free class, “Using the Internet Safely and Efficiently”.  (276) 669-4112.

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 http://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 http://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, every Thursday 6 p.m., (276) 395-6103; Pottery/Ceramics, every Wednesday, 5 p.m., (276) 395-2163; Quilting, every Monday, (276) 395-2163; Jewelry making - classes now forming, (276) 395-3323.

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 .

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 .

LINE DANCE: Chilhowie Old High School, Monday’s in November and December, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn dances like the Cupid. Shuffle, Cha Cha Slide, Macarena, the Electric Slide and more. $5 per person. Call Kelly Spencer-Hill, (276)  646-3232.

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 .

PAL’S BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CLASS: Kingsport, Pal’s training facility, Dec. 3-4. This class offers a total perspective on how the various managmeent systems of Pal’s Sudden Service are integrated to produce world-class results. $800 per person for 2 day class.

PAL’S BUSINESS EXCELLENCE INSTITUTE TRAINING: Kingsport, Pal’s training facility, Dec. 16-17, for managers and executives who want to improve the profitability and efficiency of their operations by identifying and removing the non-value added activity in their business or department. Classes also include Q&A session with senior management. $800-per person for 2 day class. (423) 276-4901, http://www.palsbei.com, or contact Clay Rolston at .

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. - 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, 12 noon. Fees: 4 classes for $40; lunch class, $7 per session. (276) 623-0040.

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

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

RENTER EDUCATION WORKSHOP: Radford, 644 West Main St., Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m. Learn about rental agreements, fair housing, the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the role of credit and savings plans, and more. Workshop presented by New River Community Action. (540) 633-5133, ext. 461.

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.

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 http://www.swcenter.edu/wall or (276) 619-4300.

WILLIAM KING REGIONAL ARTS CENTER: Abingdon, 415 Academy Dr.; 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: ; or fax: (276) 669-3696. For more information, Monday-Friday, call (276) 669-2181.