Friday, August 4

Summer Concert Series: Sound Traveler — 7:30-8:30 PM at the Amphitheater at Roan Mountain State Park. This eclectic-acoustic duo utilizes a wide array of instruments and vocal harmonies to create feel-good music, including classic and contemporary favorites. Concerts will be relocated to Picnic Shelter 3 in the Campground in case of bad weather. Free admission, donations accepted.

Saturday, August 5

The 34th Annual Smith-White-Price Reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hampton Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m., and those attending are asked to bring covered dishes of food as well as family photos and memorabilia to share. The church is located at 810 Deerfield Lane behind Hampton High School. For more information call Peggy Lewis or Julie Blue at 725-2543 or Liz Street at 725-3011.

14th Annual Elizabethton Butterfly Count – Meet naturalist Don Holt at Sycamore Shoals at 9 am for this day-long winged adventure across town. Come for all or part of the day. Sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association & Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. (Rain Date to be announced).

The Elizabethton Back-2-School Bash will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Elizabethton High School’s Citizens Bank Stadium. The event is free and open to all. 1,000 backpacks full of school supplies will be given away, and there will be 25+ health and education partners on site. There will also be 10 inflatables, two obstacle courses, lunch and other activities on site. The event is planned by Elizabethton City Schools, East River Park Christian Church, Elizabethton Police Department and Carter County Health Department and is brought to you by nearly 50 community sponsors including East River Park Christian Church, Calvary Baptist Church and Academy Sports & Outdoors.

Fall Gardening with Ben Hunter — From 9 am until Noon at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. This event is free and registration is not required. It’s not too early to be planning & building your spring garden. Gardener extraordinaire, Ben Hunter, will be joining us to share his experiences & techniques for growing the garden of your dreams!  Sponsored by the Northeast Tennessee Master Gardeners.

The descendants of Emmert Doc and Wilda Deloach will have their annual reunion at the home of Ray and Brenda Loveless. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, call Gaye Loveless at 542-8129.

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 6

Newell Hendershot Exhibit – Wall show opening reception from 1:30-4 p.m. at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. Fun exhibit of miniature masterpieces, size 6” by 6” or smaller.

Monday, August 7

Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 F&AM will meet at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call John Colbaugh, 423-895-2349.

Elizabethton Shrine Club will meet at Dashiell Masonic Lodge F&AM at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call George Lopota, 432-725-4123, or John Colbaugh, 423-895-2349.

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, August 8

Learn to Play the Pennywhistle — Join instructor Martha Egan on Saturday, Aug 12 from 1:30 pm – 3 pm at Sycamore Shoals State Park. Cost: $25(includes Clarke or Walton  pennywhistle in Key of D, book, and CD); $15 if you bring your own instrument. Popular in the British Isles in the 1800’s, this class includes the fundamentals of holding and sounding your pennywhistle, learning the first notes, and playing a song—or come and advance the skills you already possess. Music and other supplemental materials provided.

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

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 —

Sunday, August 13 from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm at Sycamore Shoals State Park. Everyone is welcome to join the Watauga Valley Art League for their monthly meetings that feature a guest speakers and fellowship with area artists. WVAL meets the 2nd 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: $25.00. 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 & 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 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 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!

Basketry – Candy Jar Basket — Join instructor Candy Alexander from 9 am – 4 pm at Sycamore Shoals State Park. Cost:  $25. Learn how to weave over a jar, making a beautiful and functional piece! It has a wood base and a wood lid.  Choice of colors offered.  Dimensions: approx. 4”w x 6”h. .  Bring garden or kitchen shears, an old hand towel, pencil,  small measuring tape, small spray bottle of water, and strong clothespins.

Sunday, August 27

Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang. From 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm 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 and instrument? Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes!

20th Annual Fort Watauga Knap-In — from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 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!