Saturday, Feb. 11
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 our volunteer coordinator John Large at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!
Beginning Sewing workshop from 1 until 4 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. Instructor: Donna Horowitz. This is a four-part workshop series meeting on Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 25 and March 4. Cost: $80 for all 4 classes, plus supplies. Learn to sew an easy starter project! Class is designed for true beginners. Topics covered: pattern layout, importance of grain line / seam allowances, pattern terminology and many much more. Student will sew a bathrobe as their project. Please bring: sewing machine and manual, basic sewing supplies, fabric and pattern. Instructor will provide a supply list at the first class.
Mixed Media Valentines — Join instructor Barbara Jernigan for this painting workshop from 9 a.m. until noon at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. The cost for the workshop is $20 and all supplies will be furnished. Learn some interesting ways to begin paintings and introduce texture using fluid acrylics, inks, and other water-soluble media while creating valentines using mixed media techniques.
Monday, Feb. 13
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.
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).
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Tetrick Funeral Home, Silver Angels Home Care Specialists and Hathaway-Percy Funeral & Cremation Services are sponsoring a monthly Widow/Widower’s Dutch Treat Lunch Get Together on the second Tuesday of each month. The next lunch and get together will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Sugar Love Bakery & Cafe (located in the Bonnie Kate Building). If you have lost a spouse, please join us because we would like for the pathway to healing be a little easier for you. To make a reservation, call Terry Cole at Hathaway-Percy Funeral & Cremation Services at 423-543-5544. For more information call Laura Graham at Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services at 423-610-7171.
Saturday, Feb. 18
The Carter County Republican Party will have a reorganization meeting at 10 a.m. at the Carter County Courthouse, Second Floor Courtroom. All interested parties are invited to attend.
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 our volunteer coordinator John Large at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!
Monday, Feb. 20
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.
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).

Saturday, Feb. 25
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 our volunteer coordinator John Large at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!
Beginning Sewing workshop from 1 until 4 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. Instructor: Donna Horowitz. This is a four-part workshop series meeting on Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 25 and March 4. Cost: $80 for all 4 classes, plus supplies. Learn to sew an easy starter project! Class is designed for true beginners. Topics covered: pattern layout, importance of grain line / seam allowances, pattern terminology and many much more. Student will sew a bathrobe as their project. Please bring: sewing machine and manual, basic sewing supplies, fabric and pattern. Instructor will provide a supply list at the first class.
Sunday, Feb. 26
Old Time Music Jam led by Art Lang from 1:30 until 4 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals State Historic 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!
Monday, Feb. 27
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.
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).
Saturday, March 4
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 our volunteer coordinator John Large at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!
Beginning Sewing workshop from 1 until 4 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. Instructor: Donna Horowitz. This is a four-part workshop series meeting on Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, and March 4. Cost: $80 for all 4 classes, plus supplies. Learn to sew an easy starter project! Class is designed for true beginners. Topics covered: pattern layout, importance of grain line / seam allowances, pattern terminology and many much more. Student will sew a bathrobe as their project. Please bring: sewing machine and manual, basic sewing supplies, fabric and pattern. Instructor will provide a supply list at the first class.