Thursday, November 9

The Elizabethton Senior Center, 428 East G St., will host a Veterans’ Breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m. The menu will include biscuits/gravy, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee served by the Center staff. This is a day to honor and say thank you to all veterans for their service. Charge for guests that are not veterans is $5. For more information, call the Center at 423-543-4362.

Friday, November 10

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.

A Holiday Craft & Bake Sale will be held at Carter Christian Church, 1765 Highway 91, Elizabethton, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Sponsored by the Carter Christian Church Ladies Aide Ministry, the sale will feature beautiful handmade crafts, holiday gift ideas and delicious homemade goodies.

Elizabethton Woman’s Club Annual Arts & Crafts Show — Join us from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Parks & Recreation Center, 300 W. Mill Street, for the annual arts and crafts show featuring a variety of crafters and artisans.

Saturday, November 11

A Holiday Craft & Bake Sale will be held at Carter Christian Church, 1765 Highway 91, Elizabethton, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Sponsored by the Carter Christian Church Ladies Aide Ministry, the sale will feature beautiful handmade crafts, holiday gift ideas and delicious homemade goodies.

Hampton Lodge No. 750, 509 First Ave., Hampton, will have their annual Thanksgiving Dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. The menu will include turkey and ham with two vegetables, roll, dessert and drink. Cost is a donation of $7 for adults and $4 for children. Carryouts will be available.

The Hampton High School Class of 1967 will hold its 50-year reunion from 2 until 4:30 p.m. at the Ole Barn Restaurant on Okolona Road, Johnson City. The cost is $16 per person. For more information, call David Horton at 423-426-4448 or email Horto2d@yahoo.com.

Colonial Harvest Celebration at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. While visiting the Military Timeline, join the festivities at Fort Watauga as the Washington County Militia gather to celebrate recent victories in the War for Independence and give thanks for a bountiful harvest. Enjoy demonstrations of 18th century life and living history presentations.

Fall Fibers Show at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fall is the time we plan our winter projects and our handmade holiday gifts!  Spend a day visiting our regions’ finest fiber producers and artists! The day will include workshops, vendors with handmade items for sale, raw fibers, and demonstrations of spinning, weaving, and more!

Elizabethton Woman’s Club Annual Arts & Crafts Show — Join us from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Parks & Recreation Center at 300 W. Mill Street for the annual arts and crafts show featuring a variety of crafters and artisans.

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, November 12

Colonial Harvest Celebration at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. While visiting the Military Timeline, join the festivities at Fort Watauga as the Washington County Militia gather to celebrate recent victories in the War for Independence and give thanks for a bountiful harvest. Enjoy demonstrations of 18th century life and living history presentations.

Fall Fibers Show at Syamore Shoals State Historic Park from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Fall is the time we plan our winter projects and our handmade holiday gifts!  Spend a day visiting our regions’ finest fiber producers and artists! The day will include workshops, vendors with handmade items for sale, raw fibers, and demonstrations of spinning, weaving, and more!

Monday, November 13

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, November 14

The Johnson City United Auto Workers Retirees will meet at the Pipefitters Training Center, 386 Highway 91 (Stoney Creek Road), across from the Elizabethton Airport, at 10 a.m. All UAW retirees are invited to attend, bring their spouses or friends and join the group for this meeting. For more information, call 423-727-7393 or 423-772-4111.

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.

Tetrick Funeral Home, Silver Angels Home Care Specialists and Hathaway-Percy Funeral & Cremation Services’ November Dutch Treat Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Primo’s Italian Restaurant, 151 Hudson Drive, Elizabethton. You provide for your lunch from the menu and Silver Angels Home Care Specialists will treat you to a dessert. If you have lost a spouse, please join us. To make a reservation, call Terry Cole at Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home at 423-543-5544 by Friday, Nov. 10. If you have any questions, please call Laura Graham at 423-610-7171 at Tetrick Funeral Services in Johnson City.

The Liberty Spinners will meet at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Visitor’s Center. This gathering of spinners and fiber artists is open to anyone interested in the art of spinning. Join us at 9:30 a.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (April to November).

Saturday, November 18

The next Sew Crazy meeting will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The group will be meeting at a different location for this meeting, The Rock Fellowship, 3120 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City. They will be starting a new project making relief supply kits, draw-cord backpacks filled with personal hygiene items, for UMCOR – United Methodist Committee on Relief. There is no cost to attend this meeting; sewing materials and notions are provided. For more information, please contact Donna Horowitz at 423-434-0424 or info@sew-crazy.org .

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!

Monday, November 20

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.

Friday, November 24

Walking in Frontier Footsteps After Thanksgiving Day Hike. Join Ranger Jason Davis at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park at 4 p.m. for a special guided interpretive walk through the grounds of the park and along portions of the walking path. Discover the historical events that took place surrounding Sycamore Shoals and their significance to the formation of our State and Country. Dress appropriately for the weather as we will be taking a casual stroll on the walking path and through the park grounds. Meet in the picnic area beside the Visitor Center at 4 p.m. Please no pets. Hike is by reservation only and subject to cancellation due to significantly inclement weather. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 3:30 p.m. EST.

Saturday, November 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 at the Sycamore Shoals Visitors Center. Lessons are free of charge, just call and let us know you’re coming!

Sunday, November 26

Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang at Sycamore Shoals State Park from 1:30 – 4 p.m. 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!