Thursday, July 6

Carter Mansion Tour — 2 p.m. Built by Watauga settlement leaders, John and Landon Carter in 1775, a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame home is a must!  Adults – $5.00 (cash only please); 17 and under free.

Fort Tour — 3:30 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. Meet at the back doors of the Visitors Center for an informative stroll through Fort Watauga and discover how settlers in the 1770s defended their homes and changed the course of the American Revolution.

Friday, July 7

The Elizabethton Senior Center will host a Red, White, and Blue Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Center, 428 E. G St. Tickets are $5 and carryouts will be available. The menu will include plain, blueberry or pecan pancakes with a variety of toppings, sausage, juice and coffee. All proceeds go to support the Senior Center. For more information, call 543-4362.

Musket Firing Demonstration — 11:30 a.m. at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. Meet Stuart in the fort for a demonstration of the loading and firing of the Brown Bess musket.

Carter Mansion Tour — 2 p.m. Built by Watauga settlement leaders, John and Landon Carter in 1775, a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame home is a must!  Adults – $5.00 (cash only please); 17 and under free.

Cemetery Symbolism — 3:30 p.m. Ever wonder what the artwork on historic gravestones meant? Head out across the lawn after the Carter Mansion tour to translate the language of cemetery symbolism in the Carter, Thomas, and community plots.

Saturday, July 8

The William Grant and Eva Whitehead Roberson Family Reunion will be held at Roan Mountain State Park, Shed #1. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. All family members and friends are invited to attend. For more information, call Pat at 725-4461.

The James Montgomery Family Reunion will be held at Hampton Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Everyone will gather at noon. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish, dessert and drinks. For more information, call Helen Nave at 543-8105.

The Trusler-Large Family Reunion will be held at Meredith Valley Cabins, 341 Sycamore Shoals Drive, Elizabethton. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. sharp. Bring your favorite dishes to share and “Show-Off” for the family. On Sunday there will be a picnic at Watauga Lake. There will be grilling so bring any meats and sides you would like to add. There will also be swimming and games. Bring your sunscreen, lounge chairs, swimsuits and sodas. It will be a great time of relaxing. We hope to see everyone there. For more information, call Mary Webb at 910-840-6671, Chris Jacobs at 910-231-5716, Bernice Whitlock at 423-461-2660 or Larry and Tracey Trusler at 423-895-9500 (cell), 423-725-9980 (house).

Nar-Anon Support Group, a group for people dealing with someone else’s drug addiction, will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Watauga Point United Methodist Church, 409 Gap Creek Road. There is no cost, no obligation, no judgments. Come as you are. The Nar-Anon Support Group is a 12-step family group designed to share experiences, strength and hope. For more information, call (423) 823-8686 or visit the Facebook page of Naranon of Elizabethton or the website: www.nar-anon.org.

Monday, July 10

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.

Tuesday, July 11

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.

Saturday, July 15

Rocky Top Gun Permit School will offer a handgun carry permit class at 135 Keenburg Road, Elizabethton, starting at 8 a.m. Ken Potter, a veteran law enforcement officer, is the instructor for the class. Cost of the class is $55. You will need to bring your weapon and 50 rounds of ammo. Potter says for those who haven’t yet purchased a gun, loaner guns are available. You may call Ken at (423) 341-1709, (423) 543-6048 or email him at kpotter641@yahoo.com.

Nar-Anon Support Group, a group for people dealing with someone else’s drug addiction, will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Watauga Point United Methodist Church, 409 Gap Creek Road. There is no cost, no obligation, no judgments. Come as you are. The Nar-Anon Support Group is a 12-step family group designed to share experiences, strength and hope. For more information, call (423) 823-8686 or visit the Facebook page of Naranon of Elizabethton or the website: www.nar-anon.org.

Sunday, July 16

The Lyons-Arnett-Markland Family Reunion will be held at Roan Mountain State Park, Picnic Shed No. 2, beginning at 1 p.m. All family and friends are invited. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks. For more information, call Elsie Bare at 725-2805.

Monday, July 17

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, July 22

Nar-Anon Support Group, a group for people dealing with someone else’s drug addiction, will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Watauga Point United Methodist Church, 409 Gap Creek Road. There is no cost, no obligation, no judgments. Come as you are. The Nar-Anon Support Group is a 12-step family group designed to share experiences, strength and hope. For more information, call (423) 823-8686 or visit the Facebook page of Naranon of Elizabethton or the website: www.nar-anon.org.

Monday, July 24

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, July 29

Nar-Anon Support Group, a group for people dealing with someone else’s drug addiction, will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Watauga Point United Methodist Church, 409 Gap Creek Road. There is no cost, no obligation, no judgments. Come as you are. The Nar-Anon Support Group is a 12-step family group designed to share experiences, strength and hope. For more information, call (423) 823-8686 or visit the Facebook page of Naranon of Elizabethton or the website: www.nar-anon.org.

Monday, July 31

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.