Tuesday, August 8

The Johnson City United Auto Workers Retirees will hold their monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at Maple Grove Restaurant in Unicoi. Directions: Follow I-26 East toward Asheville. Take Exit 32, and turn left at the end of the ramp. The restaurant is two-tenths of a mile on the right. All UAW retirees are invited to attend, bring their spouses or friends and join the group for this meeting. For local information, call 727-7393, 772-4777 or 743-8778.

Jericho Shrine Temple will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Airport Exit. For more information or needing a ride, call George Lopota, 423-725-4123 or 423-943-7440.

Friday, August 11

The Elizabethton Senior Dance Club will hold a dance at the Elizabethton Elks Lodge, No. 1847, 1000 N. Sycamore St., from 7 to 10 p.m. The Rambling Rose Band will provide music. Those attending the dances are asked to bring finger foods to share. There is a $6 door charge. The club holds dances the second and fourth Friday nights of each month. All seniors are welcome.

Saturday, August 12

The Shell Reunion will be held at the Roan Mountain State Park Shelter #2, Roan Mountain, beginning at noon. Those attending are asked to bring photos and a covered dish and plan to stay and visit. For more information, call Gene and Ruby at (423) 772-4285 or Marsha at (423) 794-7992.

Watauga Valley Fife and Drums from 10 a.m. until noon. The Fife & Drum Corps performs at historical events, dedications, and parades. This group is open to anyone ages 13 & up. Musical experience is welcome but not necessary; just come with a willingness to learn. Meet at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!

Sunday, August 13

The descendants of James Madison and Ann Bailey Byrd and Jefferson and Emmaline Edwards Bailey will have their annual reunion beginning at 1 p.m. at Lower Brummitt’s Creek Brethren Church near Relief in Mitchell County, N.C. Each family is asked to bring a picnic lunch. A decoration will follow at the family cemetery where the ancestors are buried.

Watauga Valley Art League Meeting and Program from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals State Park. Everyone is welcome to join the Watauga Valley Art League for their monthly meetings that feature a guest speaker and fellowship with area artists. WVAL meets the second Sunday of each month, except October.

Monday, August 14

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton. Weigh-in begins at 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, call Joan Jarrett at 268-2100 or 914-1954 or Peggy Nave at 957-1114 or go to our website at www.tops.org (800-932-8677).

Nicotine Anonymous, a 12-Step Recovery Program of Mutual Support for those who want to stop smoking or live free of nicotine in any form, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Carter County Drug Prevention Coalition Youth Opportunity Center, 546 East Elk Ave., Elizabethton. There are no dues or fees. You only need to bring a desire to stop using nicotine. Contact Thad at 423-306-3866 for more information.

Saturday, August 19

Watauga Valley Fife and Drums from 10 a.m. until noon. The Fife & Drum Corps performs at historical events, dedications, and parades. This group is open to anyone ages 13 & up. Musical experience is welcome but not necessary; just come with a willingness to learn. Meet at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!

Sunday, August 20

Know Your Sewing Machine — Join instructor Donna Horowitz from 1 to 4 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals State Park for this basic class. Cost: $25. Have a sewing machine but don’t know how to use it? This class will teach you basic machine operations (Embroidery machines and sergers are not included). Please bring  sewing machine, sewing machine manual and accessories, small scissors. Instructor brings fabric and thread.

Monday, August 21

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton. Weigh-in begins at 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, call Joan Jarrett at 268-2100 or 914-1954 or Peggy Nave at 957-1114 or go to our website at www.tops.org (800-932-8677).

Nicotine Anonymous, a 12-Step Recovery Program of Mutual Support for those who want to stop smoking or live free of nicotine in any form, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Carter County Drug Prevention Coalition Youth Opportunity Center, 546 East Elk Ave., Elizabethton. There are no dues or fees. You only need to bring a desire to stop using nicotine. Contact Thad at 423-306-3866 for more information.

Saturday, August 26

20th Annual Fort Watauga Knap-In — from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals State Park. Knapping — with a “K” — has nothing to do with sleep! Knapping is the art of making stone tools, and the Knap-In at Fort Watauga is our celebration of Tennessee Archaeology Week. Watch primitive skills craftsmen make arrowheads, spear points and other survival tools. There will be demonstrations of primitive tools such as the bow, arrow and atlatl throughout the day.

Watauga Valley Fife and Drums from 10 a.m. until noon. The Fife & Drum Corps performs at historical events, dedications, and parades. This group is open to anyone ages 13 & up. Musical experience is welcome but not necessary; just come with a willingness to learn. Meet at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!

Sunday, August 27

Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang. From 1:30-4 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals State Park. Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes!

20th Annual Fort Watauga Knap-In — from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals State Park. Knapping — with a “K” — has nothing to do with sleep! Knapping is the art of making stone tools, and the Knap-In at Fort Watauga is our celebration of Tennessee Archaeology Week. Watch primitive skills craftsmen make arrowheads, spear points and other survival tools. There will be demonstrations of primitive tools such as the bow, arrow and atlatl throughout the day.

Monday, August 28

Johnson County Shrine Club will meet at MP-Taylorsville Masonic Lodge in Mountain City at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Doug McFadden at 423-360-1486 or George Lopota at 432-725-4123, if needing a ride.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at First Baptist Church, 212 East F St., Elizabethton. Weigh-in begins at 5:30-6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 6:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information, call Joan Jarrett at 268-2100 or 914-1954 or Peggy Nave at 957-1114 or go to our website at www.tops.org (800-932-8677).

Nicotine Anonymous, a 12-Step Recovery Program of Mutual Support for those who want to stop smoking or live free of nicotine in any form, will meet at 7 p.m. at the Carter County Drug Prevention Coalition Youth Opportunity Center, 546 East Elk Ave., Elizabethton. There are no dues or fees. You only need to bring a desire to stop using nicotine. Contact Thad at 423-306-3866 for more information.

Saturday, September 2

Watauga Valley Fife and Drums from 10 a.m. until noon. The Fife & Drum Corps performs at historical events, dedications, and parades. This group is open to anyone ages 13 & up. Musical experience is welcome but not necessary; just come with a willingness to learn. Meet at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!