| 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. |
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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 |
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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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