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Updated: 09/02/10 • 9:00 am
     
General Items of Interest
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is now accepting applications for the position of State Trooper. Anyone interested must complete an online job application at tennessee.gov/safety. Applications will only be accepted through September 17.
The Homespun Storytelling Guild of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area in Elizabethton is collecting ghost stories based on local legends, mysteries or events. The must be authentic stories, not fictional. Stories accepted through September 15 at 1651 West Elk Avenue. Call 543.5808 for more information. One of the stories will be featured in the October 28 "Scary Stories at the Carter Mansion" and credit will be given to the contributor.
The Third Annual Twin City Photo Club Rhythm & Roots photo contest will feature cash prizes and a display at 811 State Street, across from the Downtown Center during the September 17-19 festival. An open house of the exhibition will be Thursday, September 16th at 6:00 pm for contest participants and invited guests, when the winners will be announced. Detailed rules and regulations, and entry forms are available on-line at twincityphotoclub.com
Applications are now being taken for arts and crafts booths for the fall celebration of Folkfest on September 25 at LampLight Theatre in Fall Branch. For information, call 348.7610 or go to lamplighttheatre.com.
Tri-Cities Christian Schools 3rd Annual Golf Tournament, September 30, Graysburg Golf Course. 4 person scramble. $100/person. To register, go here.
The Unicoi County High School Class of '75 holds its 35th Reunion October 2 at 6:30 pm at the Elks Club in Erwin. For information, call 926.6929 or email fdlewis@gmail.com
The Christmas Connection, sponsored by the Cultural Arts Division of Kingsport's Parks and Recreation, is seeking vendors for its 31st Annual Arts and Crafts Show November 5 - 7. If you're interested in participating, please go to kingsportparksandrecreation.org for an application or call 392.8416.
The Town of Jonesborough is accepting vendor applications for the 28th Annual Holiday Craft Show and Sale November 26 and 27 at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center and at the International Storytelling Center. For information, call 753.1013 or go to jonesboroughtn.org to download an application.
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre will be offering a variety of acting, dance and writing classes for students K-12 beginning with registration on Friday, August 27. For information, go to jonesboroughtheatre.com or call 791.4440.
Journey's End No Kill Animal Society has invited Prevent A Litter Mobile Spay and Neuter Unit to Johnson City on September 2. The community is encouraged to have their unaltered pets spayed, neutered and vaccinated. All cats $40, all dogs, $50. For information, call 579.2244.
Thursday, September 02
Blood Drive
9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Emory & Henry College, Van Dyke Building, Emory VA
Friday, September 03
6:00 pm
Final Border Bash in downtown Bristol. Tonight's music from Hoots & Hellmouth, The Joshua Panda Band. Free.
7:00 pm
Music on the Square, downtown Jonesborough. Tonight: Michael Reno Harrell Band. Free.
7:30 pm
LampLight Theatre presents "Rest in Peace" at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville. $20/adults, $10/under 12. For information, go to greenevillenpac.com
Saturday, September 04
3:00 pm
Appalachia Rising benefit concert, Acoustic Coffeehouse Next Door, 415 West Walnut Street, Johnson City. 10 bands playing throughout the day, face painting, crafts, games. Silent auction. $5/person.
7:00 - 9:00 pm
First Saturday Community Coffeehouse, Southwest Virginia Museum, Big Stone Gap. Program is hosted by Buddy Delp. Free. Refreshments available. For information, call 523.1322.
Monday, September 06
10:30 am
King College presents Marilyn Chandler McEntyre, author, for the opening convocation of the 2010-2011 Buechner Lecture Series "The Consolidation of the Imagination". Free. For information, call 423.652.4156.
Tuesday, September 07
Blood Drive
10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Rural Retreat High School, Rural Retreat VA
Teller in Residence
This week's Teller at the International Storytelling Center is Sparky and Rhonda Rucker.
9:00 am - noon
The Johnson City Public Library holds a registration drive for the Washington County Imagination Library. All children under age 5 living in Washington County are eligible for enrollment. For information, call 434.4362.
5:30 - 9:30 pm
Doggie Swim, Haynesfield Pool, Sleepy Hollow Road, Bristol. $4/dog (any size). All dogs must have a current rabies vaccination. For information, call 423.764.4023.
6:30 pm
The Watauga Association of Genealogists meets at the Johnson City Public Library. The speaker will be a representative from the Heritage Alliance of Jonesborough. Open to the public. For information, call 283.0318.
Wednesday, September 08
Blood Drive
10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax VA
11:00 am
On this International Literacy Day, Domino's Pizza will provide food to the Bristol Public Library's Patricia Freedman Literacy Academy. Current and previous students and anyone interested in finding out more about the academy are welcome to attend. For information, call 276.645.8780.
Thursday, September 09
Blood Drive
9:00 am - 1:30 pm: Bristol Public Library. Call 276.645.2520 to schedule an appointment.
Noon - 4:00 pm: Food City Distribution Center, Abingdon.
9:00 am - noon
"So You Want to Start a Business", a free class covering the way the Tennessee Small Business Development Center at ETSU can help you. For information, call 439.8505 or email blairt@mail.tsbdc.org
5:30 - 9:30 pm
Doggie Swim, Haynesfield Pool, Sleepy Hollow Road, Bristol. $4/dog (any size). All dogs must have a current rabies vaccination. For information, call 423.764.4023.
The 10th annual Sycamore Shoals Celtic Festival, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, Elizabethton, September 10 - 12. For information, go to shoalsceltfest.com
Invitational Bonsai Exhibit, ETSU and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum and Visitor Center, Gray Fossil Site September 11 & 12. Hours are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm each day. Demonstrations and an auction. For information, go to grayfossilmuseum.com.
Saturday, September 11
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Lord's Acre Sale, Edgefield United Methodist Church, 745 Pickens Bridge Road, Piney flats. Breakfast from 7:00 - 9:00 am for $5/person. Lunch from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm for $6/person. Baked goods, canned good, flea market auctions and more.
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
2nd annual Historic Blountville Flea Market and Yard Sale, downtown Blountville. Vendors, food, inflatables for the kids, music from the Nomadz and Tommy Rose.
9:00 am
Mountain States Dragon Boat Festival, Winged Deer Park, Johnson City.
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
5th annual Autumn Days Fine Arts and Music Fest, Johnson City Seniors' Center. Exhibits, performances, food. $1/person, children 10 and under admitted free. For information, call 434.6235.
3:00 - 6:00 pm
Doggie Swim, Haynesfield Pool, Sleepy Hollow Road, Bristol. $4/dog (any size). All dogs must have a current rabies vaccination. For information, call 423.764.4023.
5:00 - 10:00 pm
TriState Singles fabulous annual Pig Roast and dance, Allandale Mansion Pavilion, West Stone Drive, Kingsport. Bring a covered dish. Music from The Mailmen. $7/members plus covered dish, $10/guests plus covered dish. For information, go to tristatesinglesinc.com
6:30 & 9:00 pm
Comedian Tim Hawkins performs at the Paramount Center in downtown Bristol. For information, call 423.274.8920 or go to theparamountcenter.com
Sunday, September 12
6:00 pm
The Johnson City Symphony kicks off its 41st season with a "Stars, Stripes and The Symphony" concert at Winged Deer Park in Johnson City. Free.
Washington County Fair, Abingdon VA, September 13-18. For information, go to washcofair.com
   

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