If your non-profit group is having an event that is open to the public, send the information to us and we’ll get it posted on this web page free of charge. The information also goes to our on-air announcers for possible use on our stations.
Send your PSA (Public Service Announcement) information (event name, date(s) of event, location, times, contact number) to areaeventslist@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Haven of Rest Rescue Mission, 624 Anderson Street in Bristol, TN will open additional space for the homeless when air temperatures are below freezing (32 F, O C).
As a service to the community and means of communication to the homeless, a YELLOW
FLAG will be displayed when temperatures fall between 32-42 degrees Fahrenheit. When
temperatures drop below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit), a RED FLAG will be displayed
indicating that additional space is available.
Soups and *warm liquids will be prepared and available from 10am-2pm on the RED FLAG
days.
*warm liquids may consist of soups or broth, tea, coffee, and hot cocoa.
As long as temperatures remain below freezing, shelter spaces will remain open. Those utlilizing
the shelter will be expected to maintain personal hygiene and cooperative behavior.
http://www.havenofrestbristol.org
Sewer Extensions in Tri-Cities Crossing Area
The City of Kingsport will be performing sanitary sewer extensions in the Tri-Cities crossing area over the next several months. The focused area of this work will be on Snapps Ferry Road and Cox Hollow Road. The construction zones will be marked by signs and directed by flaggers – when required. Drivers are asked to use caution in the area during this time. For more information, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.
Local Flavors, Familiar Faces
Kingsport Farmers Market Applications for 2020 Vendors Now Open
Kingsport, TN – The Kingsport Farmers Market is now accepting online and paper applications for vendors for its 2020 season.
Every vendor must reapply for the market each new season. The application is available online by going to kingsportfarmersmarket.org and clicking on “Become a Vendor.” Anyone who prefers a paper application can visit Kingsport City Hall or the Kingsport Carousel to pick one up, or request one by phone at (423)392-8414.
Returning to this year’s season is the Evening at the Market series. On the 2020 application, vendors can indicate whether they are interested in participating in Evening at the Market.
Vendor acceptance, placement and dates granted are at the discretion of the Kingsport Farmers Market staff. All accepted vendors will be notified on or before April 1, 2020.
Thru March 22, 2020
February and March Events at Natural Tunnel State Park
Wild about Wildlife Home School Program
Natural Tunnel State Park has a variety of wildlife that can be seen and heard. During this four month long program, the importance of these animals will be covered. We will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month.
March 10 and 24: Bats
April 7 and 21: Snakes
Cost: $3 per person per program or $20 per person for the entire 2020 homeschool series.
Elementary-aged children are encouraged to come twice a month to discover the unique animals in our state park. To register, or for additional information contact Rachel Blevins at Rachel.Blevins@dcr.virginia.gov or 276-940-1643. Meet at the Cove Ridge Center.
Sunday, February 16
2 p.m. – The Night Sky of 1775. Join Bob VanGundy as he shares the night sky from the perspective of pioneers traveling westward on the Wilderness Road. This program will be held at the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center. Free
The Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center operates as a satellite park of Natural Tunnel State Park and is located at 371 Technology Trail Lane in Duffield, Virginia. For questions or additional information, call the interpretive center at 276-431-0104.
Saturday, February 22
3 p.m. – Winter Tree ID. Learn to identify some of our native trees during the dormant season. Participants will learn to use morphological traits such as branching pattern, bark color and texture to identify trees. This program will begin at the Cove Ridge Center followed by an easy walk to identify trees. Dress accordingly and wear footwear suitable for hiking. Free
Wednesday, March 4
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Natural Tunnel Job Fair. Natural Tunnel State Park is currently accepting applications for a variety of positions throughout the park. Learn more about the different opportunities, talk with park staff, and have the chance to turn in an application. Job Fair will be held at the Cove Ridge Center.
Saturday, March 7
5:30 p.m. – Frog Frenzy. Join park interpreters on a walk to listen to the sounds of spring, the call of the frogs. Discover the various frog species found at the park and learn about their specific frog call that is unique to each species. Wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Feel free to bring a flashlight, the park will have some on hand. Meet at the Stock Creek Recreation Area. Free
Monday, March 9
7 p.m. – Full Moon Hike. Enjoy a guided hike to the Gazebo and be a part of a unique experience here at Natural Tunnel. This 1.2 mile hike will take place along a semi-moderate trail. Sturdy hiking shoes and a flashlight are recommended. Dress for the weather. Meet at the Blockhouse Parking Lot. Free
Saturday, March 14
6:30 p.m. Salamander Meander. Find out what makes these amphibians so unique. Then join an interpreter as you go on an adventure to find salamanders. Wear shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Meet at the Stock Creek Recreation Area. Free
Saturday, March 21
9 a.m. – First Day of Spring Bird Walk. Join bird park interpreters and celebrate the beginning of spring with a bird walk throughout the park. Meet at the Blockhouse Parking Lot. Free
Sunday, March 22
2 p.m. – March 22: Declaring Independence on the Frontier: Backwoods Patriots and the Outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Settlers on the Appalachian frontier were caught up in the struggle against Britain, long before winning important victories in the Southern Campaign. During this presentation, Michael Lynch will examine backwoodsmen’s relationship with the American Revolution from the time of the Intolerable Acts to the outbreak of war with the Cherokees in 1776. Free
The Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center operates as a satellite park of Natural Tunnel State Park and is located at 371 Technology Trail Lane in Duffield, Virginia. For questions or additional information, call the interpretive center at 276-431-0104.
The award-winning Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities, or to make reservations in one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov
thru April 4, 2020
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant program offers free tax preparation to qualifying taxpayers in the greater Johnson City area. All of our volunteers are fully trained and certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
VITA was established in 2007 to provide tax services to those who are underserved in hard–to–reach areas, both urban and non-urban. VITA generally offers free tax preparation to people who make $64,000 or less and need help filing their own tax returns. Well trained, IRS certified volunteers have dedicated their time and effort resulting in incremental increases in federal return preparation each year and demonstrated efficient use of IRS funds.
In 2009, Milligan began participating in the VITA Program in order to fulfill the needs of the greater Johnson City area. In its first year, one volunteer performed 35 returns, and now the program has dozens of volunteers who prepare hundreds of returns each year.
Backed by Milligan’s business faculty, the college’s VITA Program prepares students, who are trained extensively and certified by the Internal Revenue Service, to prepare returns for citizens of Johnson City, Elizabethton, and the surrounding areas. The program is sponsored this year by Bank of Tennessee.
2020 Tax Preparation Site Schedule
Milligan College will file tax returns from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on three Saturdays during the 2020 filing season:
February 15
March 21
April 4
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED.
Or call 423.461.8700 to book an appointment.
thru February 14, 2020
We may not have a special formula for the science of relationships, but we do have the formula for some fun experiments to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. You won’t believe your eyes with our optical illusion heart, learn about solubility while creating a Sharpie tie dye valentine, and enjoy a show of dancing, bobbing conversation heart candies. The Eastman Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day. If you have any questions on these or other programs, please call (423) 434-4263.
The first ever model train show is happening in Kingsport – and we want you to be a part of it! Vendors are encouraged to apply via the application found on arts.kingsporttn.gov. The deadline to apply is February 14.
This will be the first of its kind – a 2-day model train show featuring the Kingsport Model Train’s Santa Train.
For more information, please visit arts.kingsporttn.gov.
The Appalachian Express Chorus, a non-profit organization supporting music education, will be delivering singing valentines on Valentine’s Day throughout the Tri-Cities. We sing barbershop-style harmony. For $50, your singing valentine includes a rose, a card, and a song for your sweetheart. Call 423-384-9992 to schedule a singing valentine. Additional information and online ordering at http://www.appalachianexpresschorus.org/
Thru February 29, 2020
In celebrating their ‘love of transit,’ Kingsport Area Transit Service (KATS) is offering free rides for the entire month of February. The promotion includes free rides all month long on fixed route transit buses, as well as a free ticket book given to Dial-a-Ride 65/ADA/Job Assist passengers who ride in the month of February (one 24-count ticket book per registered rider).
In a continued effort to highlight the many benefits of public transportation, KATS continues to offer various promotional events throughout the year in order to encourage people to try public transit. Free rides in February is the perfect opportunity to try the KATS public transportation system at no cost to you. Make sure you take advantage of these deals and tell your friends and family.
The KATS transit center is located at 900 East Main Street. To learn more about KATS and all the services offered, please visit www.kingsporttransit.org.
8th Annual Bristol Marathon Jam
For the past 7 years Jim Graybeal and CanJoe*John along with the Notorious Nomadz Band have organized a fundraiser to help support the Fisher House Foundation.
The Foundation builds comfortable homes where military & veteran’s families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.
These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world. They have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room and an inviting living room.
This year the event will be held at 423 SOCIAL, Saturday, February 29, 2020. This is a 12 hour event, running from noon until midnight
Thru April 17, 2020
Applications to attend the Washington County Department of Education Prekindergarten program for the 2020-2021 school year will be available at these participating schools as well as the Washington County Department of Education Central Office between March 9 – April 17. Children who will be 4 years old on or before August 15, 2020 are eligible. Simply complete the application and submit it to one of the three participating schools no later than April 17. Upon submission, you will be given an appointment to bring the child to the school for an educational screening in May.
A screening process of applicants will follow in May and a lottery drawing will determine if your child is accepted into the program. An income eligibility application must be completed with verification being a 2019 tax return. Also, verification of home address MUST be provided (i.e. monthly utility bill). Pre-K hours will be 8:15 am – 2:00 pm, Monday – Friday and parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from school.
For more information, feel free to contact (423) 434-4923 or email teachercenter@wcde.org
Thru April 30, 2020
Applications to attend the tuition-based Boones Creek Elementary Pre-kindergarten program for the 2020-2021 school year will be available beginning March 9, 2020 at the office of Boones Creek Elementary School, the Washington County Department of Education Central Office, 405 West College Street, Jonesborough, Tennessee or download from the website at www.wcde.org. A completed “hard copy” of the application must be returned to the Central Office in Jonesborough (405 West College Street) by April 30th, 2020.
- Children must be 4 years old on or before August 15, 2020
- Documents required: Child’s official birth certificate Child’s Social Security card
Tennessee Immunization Certificate/physical form
Proof of address (e.g, utility bill)
- Pre-K hours will be 8:00 am – 1:30 pm with extended child care available until 6:00 pm for an additional cost
- Pre-K will follow the Washington County school calendar
- Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from school daily
- Pre-K classroom capacity: 20 Number of classrooms: 1
- Students will be selected based on order of applications received
- Cost: $125 per week
- All applicants will be notified of their status once applications have been verified and processed. A screening date will then be scheduled in May.
For more information contact Hannah Duncan (423) 753-1100 or email duncanh@wcde.org.
February 21, 2020
Wild about Wildlife Home School Program
Natural Tunnel State Park has a variety of wildlife that can be seen and heard. During this four month long program, the importance of these animals will be covered. We will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month.
February 21: Frogs & Toads
March 10 and 24: Bats
April 7 and 21: Snakes
Cost: $3 per person per program or $20 per person for the entire 2020 homeschool series.
Elementary-aged children are encouraged to come twice a month to discover the unique animals in our state park. To register, or for additional information contact Cheyenne Mullins at Cheyenne.Mullins@dcr.virginia.gov or 276-940-1643. Meet at the Cove Ridge Center.
February 12, 2020
Kindergarten Registration for Washington County, TN Schools
WHO: Children who will be 5 years old on or before August 15, 2020
WHAT: Kindergarten registration for children entering Washington County, TN
Schools in the Fall of 2020
WHEN: February 12 or March 3 between the hours of 4:00-7:00 pm
WHERE: All Washington County, TN elementary schools (These schools include
Boones Creek, Fall Branch, Grandview, Gray, Jonesborough Elem., Lamar, Ridgeview, South Central, Sulphur Springs, West View)
BRING: Child’s official birth certificate, Social Security card, Tennessee Immunization
Certificate/Physical form, proof of residence address
For more information call (423) 434-4923 or email teachercenter@wcde.org
February 13, 2020
The Kingsport Aquatic Center is hosting two conference swim meets this February: the Mid-South College Conference Meet and the AAC Conference Meet. To help you plan your visit to the pools, the KAC would like to advise the public of changes to its regular operating schedule.
Mid-South College Conference Meet (Feb. 6 – 8)
Feb. 5: HMG Competition Pool closed noon to 5 p.m. for swim meet practice
Feb. 6 – 7: Pools open to public 5:30 – 7 a.m.
Feb. 6 – 8: Entire facility closed
AAC Conference Meet (Feb. 13 – 15)
Feb. 12: HMG Competition Pool closed 5 to 8 p.m. for swim meet practice
Feb. 13 – 14: Pools open to public 5:30 – 7 a.m.
Feb. 13 – 15: Entire facility closed
If you are attending either meet to spectate or compete, please be mindful and park in designated event parking areas. The KAC’s neighbor, the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA, will still be open and operating.
For more information on the AAC or Mid-South meets, visit aacsports.com or mid-southconference.org. For more information about the Kingsport Aquatic Center, visit swimkingsport.com or call 423-343-9758.
March 28, 2020
The Tri-Cities Toy and Hobby Show to benefit Rolling Thunder and Supplies for Soldiers is 9-3 on March 28th at the Farm and Home Building at the Appalachian Fairgrounds. Admission is $5 with children 12 and under admitted free. All proceeds will benefit both charities. There will be over 150 tables of various types of merchandise for sale including: comics, trading cards, record albums, vintage toys, action figures, Legos, miniatures, Hot Wheels and much more.
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